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Double Dress to Look Your Best?

by Lauren Boardman on May 11th, 2011 | {HOT or NOT} | No Comments »


Want that “knock your socks” off look for your big day? If so, there are limitless possibilities to find your perfect dress… but what if the occasion called for two? What would you do? (more…)

Rock the Santa Suit for Your Holiday Wedding?

by Lauren Boardman on December 23rd, 2010 | {HOT or NOT} | No Comments »

outrageous holiday red wedding dresses

Getting married around the Holidays is a great way to save on some areas of your wedding. Most reception halls and churches decorate… so you save on décor. Just remember brides to put the extra loot towards smart decisions or upgrades in areas you might not have originally been able to afford. Not to mortify your friends, family, and husband with some of these hideous ensembles! This year, these brides have been naughty… not nice! (more…)

Appetizer Wedding or Appeteasers?

by Lauren Boardman on September 22nd, 2010 | {HOT or NOT} | 2 Comments »

Outdoor wedding serving appetizers

Everyone is looking to stretch their wedding day budget to the max… but at what point do your guests actually suffer? The newest craze in budget shaving is the appetizer wedding. A small cocktail hour that is extended, replacing the sit down meal. (more…)

Hot or Not: Bridezilla… Will you be the next Beast?

by Lauren Boardman on August 4th, 2010 | {HOT or NOT} | No Comments »

Dont be a bridal nightmare by turning into a control freak. Relax and stay calm.

You can’t deny it so don’t even try. Bridezillas has taken the airwaves by storm for the past 3 years! Even the most timid of us take a peak at this outrageous show every now and then. I know when I was planning my wedding I forced my fiance to watch it with me every Sunday night! His reply; “this better not even be you, so don’t take any pointers from these nuts!” (more…)

eRSVP: Traditions of invitation etiquette

by Lauren Boardman on May 28th, 2010 | {HOT or NOT} | 5 Comments »

traditions of invitation etiquette? Well, some are suggesting we are anyway. The newest hit...the eRSVP!

Okay you tech-savvy brides, this new trend is right up your alley! Move over traditional wedding invitation etiquette and hello technology. For 2010, the new trend trying to push its’ way through is the eRSVP! No longer will you have to burden with your guests sending in small cards announcing whether or not they will be present at your nuptials. Now, all you have to do is create an account at a wedding website and allow your guests to respond online. (more…)

Let Them Eat Cake, NOT Out of Cups!?

by Lauren Boardman on April 19th, 2010 | {HOT or NOT} | 1 Comment »

Is the wedding industry saying goodbye to the ever popular cupcake wedding alternative?

So, I have already blogged about the ever popular last season trend of using cupcakes to replace to the traditional wedding cake. Well, in researching our wedding trends for 2010, the experts have denied cupcakes admission to the reception! Security has been notified and they are to be removed if found on the premises. ; ) (more…)