I've seen escort cards dangling from branches and trees, wedged in bits of cork or bright limes, and placed in trays of sand or beans. And I still love the classic "pinned to a board" with a charm or tag attached,…
Wedding Bouquet Trends–Cascades Are Back!
Fair warning: you will feel like the 80s have returned when I tell you that cascade wedding bouquets are back! The good news is that giant shoulders have not returned to wedding dresses, so you won't look totally retro if you…
Need a Gift Idea? Try Custom Hand Stamped Jewelry
I'm always on the lookout for interesting gift ideas, especially if they're "different". I saw some photos of customized jewelry from the vintage pearl and really fell in love with it (plus their website is one of the cutest. ever)….
Personalized Panties for an Extra-Special Wedding Night
If you made me say what I think the biggest trend is weddings is right now, I'd have to say it's personalization. It's not just about a pretty invite; it's an invite that expresses your interests (or tells your love…
How to Save Time & Money When Planning Your Wedding–Free Info Session
Last fall when I was planning my wedding I often wished there were two or three of me to help with research, site visits, etc. And that was for a small wedding in a small town. Since I've been in…
Ann Plays Favorites: Allure 8722
Most of our Strut brides know that I have favorite dresses (often what's new in the store… but since I hand-pick dresses, they're kinda all my faves, like little children…). I just got in this Allure wedding dress two weeks…
