Hey Brides, Wanna Be on TV?

Hey Brides, Wanna Be on TV?

Hey Peeps, A friend of mine is casting a new bridal-themed show, and asked me to pass on this info. Joy is a total sweetheart, and although I can’t vouch for the show, I can totally vouch for Joy being an upstanding lady. Here’s the deets, and if you’re into it, contact them directly. I’m … Continue reading »

The Day My Engagement Ring Broke

The Day My Engagement Ring Broke

Also known as…Sunday. What follows is a very true story. This past weekend, Bob the Builder and I had grand ideas of going to Downtown Los Angeles and shopping for some wedding bands. Mostly, we were going to window shop, as B the B had never tried on wedding bands before, and didn’t know what … Continue reading »

Bouquet Holding 101

Bouquet Holding 101

In my last post, I touched on the idea that there is a right way and a wrong way to hold a bouquet. Normally, life is not so black and white, but in the case of bouquet holding? It is, I tell ya. It is. I mean, think about it – unless you are a … Continue reading »

Dressing Team Bridal

Dressing Team Bridal

This weekend, we managed a victory over a herculean feat: We have chosen all four Team Bridal dresses! Can I get a “hell yeah!”? Since the beginning of my wedding planning journey, I’ve had strong opinions on Team Bridal attire. I’ve been a bridesmaid a LOT of times, and well…I’ve never actually liked any of … Continue reading »

200 DAYS?!?!?!

200 DAYS?!?!?!

I was driving around at work today (my job involves a LOT of driving), and at a red light I glanced down at my iPhone. (I know, I know. I really try not to use the phone in the car. It remains a work-in-progress.) I opened up my The Knot app, since I hadn’t looked … Continue reading »

All the Pretty Colors

All the Pretty Colors

Remember when I told you that our venue, The Down Town Club, was bought out by a different company? And that company (Cescaphe) was going to renovate the space? Did I mention up until a few days ago, we really had no idea what the renovated space would look like? Yeah. It’s been…stressful. The grand … Continue reading »

It’s Wedding Week over on My Honest Answer!

It’s Wedding Week over on My Honest Answer!

Hey Peeps, Check out what’s happening over on My Honest Answer this week – it’s ALL ABOUT WEDDINGS! Yay! (Or judging by some of the questions…yay?) In a totally zeitgeist-y way, todays questions asks, “I need some excuses for not going to a destination wedding?” Because apparently the Bride NEEDS an answer. Sigh… Yeah, peeps. … Continue reading »

Your Wedding is Not All About You

Your Wedding is Not All About You

I’ve been wanting to write this post for a long while, but was afraid it would come off as a bit of a rant. Maybe it will. Trust me, these things need to be said. In the eleven months I’ve been planning my wedding, I have come across countless articles like,  ”It’s your day! Make … Continue reading »