When it comes to using social media around your wedding day, so many options exist that it’s worth noting when and how you should limit or target what you’re sharing! From Facebook to Instagram and everything in between, each social media site has its own set of communities, expectations, and privacy controls to document your wedding in a classy, safe way. Read on for my top tips when celebrating the biggest event of your life socially! I know, I know. Unless you use Facebook for business purposes, or you’re an avid Facebook user, you don’t pay attention to things like
So many Tennessee wedding venues exist that it can be hard for a bride to pick and choose. In reality, so much goes into the choice – from your overall theme to your guest count. Once chosen, a wedding venue can really dictate your wedding thanks to size restrictions or other guidelines, and that is exactly why it is such an important choice for Tennessee brides. With this in mind, I chatted with Patti Corn, Private Events Director of Nashville wedding venue, Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club. She detailed three great ways to research your wedding venue of choice to
Wedding dress shopping. For some brides it’s one of the best parts of the wedding-planning process, and for others it’s an experience they’re completely dreading. With all of the dozens of styles and trends out there, how do you know which dress is right for you? Is there anything you can do to keep your stress level at a minimum while browsing for a gown for your Tennessee wedding? I talked with Rita, the assistant store manager at Tri-Cities bridal salon Princess Diaries, to get five helpful tips for choosing the perfect bridal gown. It’s a woman’s prerogative to change
As young girls, we start thinking of our wedding day and what our perfect wedding dress will look like. These are reoccurring thoughts that pop in and out of our minds as we grow up. Now, it’s the time you have always waited for…finding a dress! What bride isn’t excited about looking like a princess on her wedding day? First time brides have never had the experience of wearing a wedding dress, much less shopping for one. Finding the perfect dress can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! To make this process a little less stressful, plan ahead
If you have a crazy situation come up surrounding your Tennessee wedding that has you rushing to the Internet for advice (or backup for your feelings) in hopes that another bride has experienced your same predicament, let me assure you: you’re not alone! I’m not quite sure what it is about weddings that brings out the crazy in people. Blame it on the heat (or lack thereof) of the month, the high emotions, the competition for attention, or something else entirely – one way or the other, weddings are an emotional business. Brides are often left to wonder whether or
While I’m a native Michigander that’s used to snow, I’ve definitely become spoiled by the warmer weather down here in the South. So, maybe due to the little bit of snow we’ve seen lately, (in March for goodness’ sake), I’m thinking even more about the beach than usual. I may be slipping on my boots and digging in the closet for my warm gloves, but in my mind, I’m sitting on a sunny beach – feet in the sand and reading a fantastic book. If you and your groom are planning on a exciting, romantic beach wedding, this colder weather
The Beatles’ tunes cover a variety of topics, but one of the most prevalent subjects is love. Because of the band’s songwriting talent and superb musical ability, they’ve given brides and grooms a ton of options to use as a first dance song for a wedding. Read on for five love songs by The Beatles to consider for that first dance as a married couple! This tune was the only one written by lead guitarist George Harrison to top the US charts while he was in the band. Paul McCartney praised it as one of the best songs Harrison had
The fun and frenzy of bridal show day is over, and now, you are sitting on your couch with a bag full of information. Once you get home from the show, you will probably be exhausted and possibly a little overwhelmed by all of the resources and vendor information you now have. Because we want you to get the most out of your Pink Bridal Show experience, here are a few tips to help you get organized and know exactly what to do in the weeks following the show. The first step to making the most of your bridal show experience
Since my favorite color is red, it’s easy to think I would own a ruby ring. That’s not what I fell in love with when my husband surprised me with a trip to the resort jewelry store while honeymooning in Jamaica, though. The ring I simply couldn’t pull myself away from was a blue sapphire and diamond band that I still adore wearing on my right hand to this day – and for good reason! Read on for a little bit of history, superstition, and symbolism behind the fabulous stone known as the sapphire. Of course, like most other gemstones
All at the same moment on your wedding day… Bridesmaid Mary just texted, saying she is lost while driving to the church…with your something blue.Aunt Sue is rearranging your veil for the eighth time.Mom is asking you where your honeymoon suitcase is for the second time (no one’s seen it since yesterday!).Maid of Honor Jane is buckling your bridal shoe while you balance on the other foot.Flower Girl Beth is twirling around dangerously close to the open drink across the room.Dad is asking you to practice your dance with him once more before the ceremony begins.Your bridesmaids are carrying on
