A Knitted Wedding!?! Cake and All.
Friday January 30, 2009
Adding a homemade touch like handknit scarves for the bridesmaids is a great way to add personality and comfort to a wedding. But one wedding couple took that step ... Read More
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Your Groom
Wednesday January 28, 2009
I always find it baffling to figure out what men want for Valentine's Day. And it seems like there's even greater pressure to find the perfect gift when you're engaged. ... Read More
DIY Matchbook Notepads: A Wedding Craft by Design*Sponge
Tuesday January 27, 2009
In my cupboard sits a dusty pile of matchbooks collected from weddings; it seems like in certain circles, personalized matchbooks are a de rigueur wedding favor. Each of them has ... Read More
Good Reader Questions: No Gifts for a Peace Corps Couple?
Sunday January 25, 2009
Reader Liezl writes:
As one of my sister's bridesmaid, I have been assigned to send out the invitations for her April bridal shower. My sister and her fiance will be joining ... Read More
Cheap Wedding Fridays Tip #17: Shop in the Bridesmaid Section (Or Off the Rack!)
Friday January 23, 2009
When you're looking for a designer wedding dress without a designer price tag, you'll need to slowly step away from the luxury wedding salon. Instead, look for a long bridesmaid ... Read More
Pairing Champagne and Chocolate: A Good Match?
Thursday January 22, 2009
When it comes to celebrations of love, like a wedding day or Valentine's Day, there's sure to be lots of champagne. Little bubbles and fast road to being tipsy sure ... Read More
Michelle Obama's Inaugural Gown Could Be Your Wedding Dress!
Wednesday January 21, 2009
Tonight, I was stunned to see Michelle and Barack Obama at the first inaugural ball, looking incredibly like a loving couple on their wedding day. She wore a stunning one-shoulder ... Read More
Michelle Obama's Inaugural Outfit: A Wedding Outfit for You?
Tuesday January 20, 2009
It seems superficial to be talking about Michelle Obama's fashion when her husband was historically taking the oath of office. But after the cheering and the tears of joy were ... Read More
Karina and Maksim: Maksim's Marriage Proposal Was "Completely a Disaster!"
Friday January 16, 2009
When Dancing with the Stars stars Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy got engaged on New Year's Eve, Maksim's proposal was at once the most perfect proposal ever, and also, completely ... Read More
Cheap Wedding Fridays #16 - Take a Chance and Scale Back
Friday January 16, 2009
Yes, I'm telling you it's okay to take a chance and scale back on the number of wedding cake servings. You may be thinking, "But everyone wants wedding cake!" ... Read More
Wedding Cake Artist: Shinmin Li's Edible Masterpieces
Tuesday January 13, 2009
Forget the standard three-tiered white wedding cake with plastic columns and a smiling bride and groom. Baker Shinmin Li, owner of San Francisco's I Dream of Cake, has a background ... Read More
Cheap Wedding Friday Tip #15: The Food
Friday January 9, 2009
Whenever I tell friends I've been to a wedding recently, they want to know about two things: the bride's dress, and the food. Amazing wedding food can make your event, ... Read More
New Kenzie Kate Invitations: Metropolis
Friday January 9, 2009
When I was planning my wedding, I knew I wanted a wedding invitation that reflected our Brooklyn city wedding in a sophisticated, yet fun and punchy way. The invitations ... Read More
Running Away to City Hall to Get Hitched: Now in a Glamorous New Facility
Wednesday January 7, 2009
When I first heard that New York was changing the location of where civil wedding ceremonies would be performed, I was upset. After all, there's nothing like City Hall for ... Read More
2009 Color of the Year - Mimosa
Friday January 2, 2009
I've been telling you that yellow is a great wedding color for several years, but 2009 might just be the best year for yellow ever. Pantone, one of the ... Read More
Cheap Wedding Fridays: Wedding Photography
Friday January 2, 2009
I've already given you one cheap wedding tip on how to save money on your wedding photography. But here's one I like even more. If you've got a wedding photographer ... Read More
What Are Your New Year's Resolutions?
Thursday January 1, 2009
Every year, people resolve to lose 50 pounds, save lots of money, quit smoking, and other well-meaning but rarely completed promises. While I'd love for everyone to get healthy both ... Read More

