Activity for southerngirl

In case some new brides haven't found the search bar (it's kind of hidden over on the top right side now in the blue topic box), don't be afraid to pop some key words in there and see what comes up. Having been on this site for a few months I've read...

Our wedding is in December & since the weather will be unpredictable I don't want to do anything that requires us to be outside. Our reception is on the entire second floor of a restaurant which means a flight of stairs to get up there with no real...

I am already doing my own hair (with a hairstylist friend) so I'm just going to stick with doing my own makeup. Based on previous advice here I tried out false eyelashes for my engagement photos and loved them! I've seen many recommendations about...

Instead of a bouquet/garter toss we are going to do an 'anniversary dance' to give away my bouquet to the longest married couple. I need song suggestions.

Since the church & reception site will already be fully decked out for Christmas I really only need bridal party bouquets & boutonnieres. I made a practice bouquet & boutonniere with pretty good success last month so I'm planning on ordering flowers...

Hey Vendors (and Brides)! I had a great time doing my engagement photos last weekend (they turned out great!) but before we took our photos I had a short list of 'must have' poses to try out. He covered all but one without me asking but the one I...

Hey Vendors! Ever feel like you've got REALLY good advice for a bride but she's a newbie who decided to restrict vendor participation? Why don't you post it here and we brides who know how valuable your comments are will copy and past that...

Because both my FH and I are pretty handy on the computer and with photography we're planning on saving a bit of money by designing our own wedding album with the help of my sister who is a pro photog. Since she doesn't typically do weddings and...

So I took my engagement photos yesterday and part of the way through the photographer suggested I take off my watch. Well, I have an awful tan line from my watch since I wear the same one all the time. I was able to touch it up fairly well with...

So my church has marble floors which means an aisle runner is not allowed (too slippery). I also would have to get someone to clean up any rose petals before we leave for the reception which could be time consuming so that's probably out as well....

A good friend of mine bought her dress on www.storeofdress.com which is a clothing manufacturer in China. I never would have thought of doing this but her dress turned out very nice for just a fraction of the costs for dresses here in the States....

It is funny how all the etiquette has changed over the past decade or so. We all have been caught in the trap of having someone tell us we are doing something "wrong." That's almost impossible in the current trend of "It's Your Wedding Do What You...

There was an interesting article today about flattering colors that brides might like when they are trying to think about bridemaid/groomsmen clothing colors. The four are red, eggplant purple, indian teal, and mellow rose. I decided on red for my...

A good friend of mine bought her dress on www.storeofdress.com which is a clothing manufacturer in China. I never would have thought of doing this but her dress turned out very nice for just a fraction of the costs for dresses here in the States....

I know it's a little silly but I was so excited to get my return address printed on my wedding invitation envelopes tonight. It's one of the first tangible things I've gotten done (besides writing checks for deposits). I only messed up four of them...

I'm getting married at the end of December in the DC area which could be nice weather or freezing cold. I've been thinking about getting a wrap, shawl, coat, or something to wear if it's cold that day and have been drawn to the little faux fur wraps...