[Source] My fiance and I are deep in wedding-invitation mode right now (and when I say “my fiance and I,” I really just mean “I,” since he’s 6,000 miles away).  A friend of mine who has graphic design experience is designing them in Adobe Illustrator, which leaves me free to find a way to print [...]

My best friend’s sister-in-law introduced me to Beegee Bags last summer when she ordered a custom bag for her wedding. Beegee bags specialize in clutches perfect for accessorizing brides and bridesmaids. With their wide variety of pattern options and customizable designs, they make it very easy for a bride to find the perfect bag to [...]

July 30- August 5 Semi Annual Bridal Sample Sale at Chevy Chase Bridal Mazza Gallerie, Floor Two, 5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015. 202.363.9301. info@chevychasebridal.com. July 30 8AM-9PM Running of the Brides at Filene’s Basement Filene’s Basement is known for its bargains on everything from fashions to home goods, but perhaps the store is [...]

Usually falling on the eve before The Big Day, rehearsal dinners have become a fixture on the wedding agenda – and yet another budgeting challenge. While the ever-expanding array of trendy Washington establishments may tempt you to splurge on your inner circle, I encourage you to think more along the lines of Diners, Drive-Ins & [...]

What to say…What to say… Well, I’m not going to say much on this one except for the following. I’m keeping it short and sweet this week. I hope that the conversation about exes was had waaaaaaaaaay before wedding planning time came as in the waaaaaaaaaay early stages of your dating process. But in case the [...]

While we all love a sweet treat now and then, brides-to-be tend to indulge a little less in the months leading up to their wedding. Except for when, of course, they log on to Facebook to see that the secret cupcake of the day at Georgetown Cupcake is their favorite flavorful concoction. Leave it to [...]

[Source] Those who know me know very well that I love both cooking and puns.  So, it is with GREAT pleasure that I bring you a DC gem of a kitchen shop: Hill’s Kitchen, located on Capitol Hill at the Eastern Market metro station. Hill’s Kitchen is a relatively small space that’s practically bursting at [...]

If you are as obsessed with Bravo TV as I am, you probably saw Bethenny Frankel hunt for wedding dresses at Amsale with her mother in law last Thursday on Bethenny Getting Married. She ended up picking out the Amsale’s “Romantic” style from her Kenneth Pool Fall 2010 Collection. As if finding a wedding dress [...]

June 25-27 Bridal Show/Savvi Formalwear Grand Reopening There will be Tuxedo Rental specials for the groom and his attendants. They also will have bridal dresses on sale for unbelievable prices! There will be giveaways that you don’t want to miss out on! Also there will be several vendors such as Charles Funk Photography! The Limo [...]

I don’t know about you lovely brides, but I have noticed a lot of awkward comments from people since Andrew and I announced our engagment. I mean, people bring out the awkward turtles in themselves at weddings and funerals. What is it with some folks! Here are some awkward scenarios and/sentences I’ve heard. 1. Assumption [...]