I received an article entitled “Surviving The First Year of Marriage” that I would like to share with you. It’s kind of long for me to type out all at once so I’ll share it in three parts as there are three skills that the article highlights. By no means is this an exhaustive list though. I’m [...]

Planning a bachelorette bash for the culinary-inclined bride?  I’ve got you covered! While Washington DC might not be known as the gourmet capital of the nation, it can certainly hold its own when it comes to a weekend of foodie activities.  I’ve mentioned the fabulous kitchen boutique Hill’s Kitchen on this blog before, but it [...]

July 30- August 5 Semi Annual Bridal Sample Sale at Chevy Chase Bridal Mazza Gallerie Floor 2, 5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. 202.363.9301. info@chevychasebridal.com. Aug 1, 2010 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Baltimore Bridal Show at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Baltimore’s largest bridal show has more fashions, more new ideas and more choices than [...]

Neil Lane for Kay Jewelers- 1 1/5 carats total diamond weight set in 14K gold with milgrain finishes-$4,999. For years, Neil Lane has been dazzling us with his vintage inspired jewelry adorning some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He has now made his designs affordable to the masses with his bridal line for Kay Jewelers. Ranging [...]

Meet Michelle Nguyen, the one-woman show behind Hey Love Designs! Whether her clients are dreaming up lovely invitations or craving mini vegan cupcakes, this talented baker/print designer/party planner brings her spunky style to events across the district. We asked Michelle to serve as the guest judge for our Craftiest Reader Award precisely because of her [...]

I’ve been on facebook all day it seems like! For the first time in who knows how long, I visited the profiles of friends who I graduated from high school with ten years ago and guess what?! A great number of us have gotten married within the last two years! Isn’t that crazy? Well, maybe not. [...]

We’re feeling quite inspired after our call for local DIY mavens brought these ten fabulous creations to our attention. So,take a look, dear readers, and let us know which handmade wedding creations are giving you the itch to get crafty (or, whose work you’d love to commission for your wedding)!  Stay tuned for feedback from [...]

Set in the heart of Baltimore, MD, the famed 1840′s Ballroom has a reputation for being a fabulous and classic venue.  But this gorgeous wedding, photographed by DC photographer Shelby Leigh, takes the charm to a whole new level. I was fortunate enough to catch up with Shelby and get some insider feedback on what she’s now calling [...]

Here we go, part three of my bachelorette party series! What’s a maid of honor to do when her bride’s the kinda gal who thinks winetasting and spa treatments are all a big snooze?  Today we’ll be talking about ideas for the adventurous bride! The adventurous bride couldn’t be more in luck.  Although Washington DC [...]

Inspired by fellow District Bride Guide contributer, Casie (you can catch her every Thursday), today I’m going to rave about the “Convertible Dress” as a great option for your bridal party! This simple design lets you customize the bust of the dress to create over 8 different styles. So that your bridesmaids can have fun [...]