Photo by Caroline Logan Photography From puppies to parasols, these ideas are wayyyy more unique Posted to Brides.com on January 1, 2017 by Jillian Kramer When photos of Sarah Mallouk Crain’s wedding hit social media, brides everywhere went crazy for her puppy-carrying bridesmaids. She bucked tradition and made our hearts melt all in one. “While […]

Photo by Whitney Johnson Posted to Brides.com on November 14, 2016 by Jillian Kramer You spent a lot of time creating the perfect, catchy hashtag to describe your happy union. And you’ll be very disappointed if no one uses it. “Couples opt for a wedding hashtag so they can easily see all of their guests’ […]

Prepare for the barrage of questions that will inevitably come and annoy you Posted to Brides.com by Jillian Kramer on July 13, 2016 As soon as he slips that ring on your finger, you expect a crash of commentary in the form of well-wishes. But you don’t necessarily prepare for the barrage of questions that […]

Posted to Brides.com on August 14, 2016 by Jillian Kramer You spent a lot of time planning your wedding day. So it’s only reasonable that you want to actually enjoy it — especially in the moment. But stress and worry can take precedence over enjoying the fruits of your labor, warns Jaclyn Fisher, owner of […]

Photo by by Amy and Stuart Photography Posted to Brides.com on August 26, 2015 by Jillian Kramer You love your Aunt Jen, but you could do without your Uncle Bob. And while your cousin Kelly is totally cool, you have no desire to see your second-cousin pull out his spastic dance moves on your reception […]

Photo by Scott Clark Photo Posted to Brides.com on August 10, 2016 by Jillian Kramer Of course we want you to have fun at your own wedding. But as Amy Nichols, owner of Amy Nichols Special Events and co-founder of The Poppy Group, points out, making your wedding a fun experience for guests is a […]

Photo by Ryan Phillips Photography Posted to Brides.com on May 3, 2016 by Jillian Kramer We’ve all been to that wedding: The one where the processional seemingly lasted longer than the ceremony itself because the bridal party was just so darn big. But if your list of close friends tops into the teens, you may […]

Photo by Treebird Photography Stuck on a stellar name for your signature drink? Get the ideas flowing with these tips! Posted to Brides.com on May 7, 2018 by Jillian Kramer Coming up with signature wedding drink names is a fun way to liven up your cocktail hour. However, if you put too much pressure on […]

Posted to Brides.com on September 15, 2016 by Jillian Kramer Wedding toast givers, we get it: There’s a lot of pressure to spin the perfect speech. But as you select your words, remember this: “With a captive audience of the bride and groom’s family and friends, what you leave out of the toast is just […]

Floral arrangements in between wrapping presents? Yes, you can! Posted to Brides.com on November 24, 2017 by Jillian Kramer The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but with holiday parties and family gatherings filling up your calendar, they’re also crazy busy. If you’re planning a wedding as the season approaches, you might […]