Last week, I spoke about how marriage changes friendships, but I think it’s safe to say that marriage changes EVERYTHING. Don’t you agree? One of the major changes that stands out, however, is my relationship with my sister. I always knew the change was coming though. I remember back to 1997 when I started dating my first boyfriend. My [...]

Can you believe it’s already mid December? Well in the bridal world that means it’s bridal show season  ( cue drum roll ) ! Mark you calender for the following events; Trunk Shows- Maggie Sottero Trunk Show  ( love those corsetted backs) January 28, 29, 30 2011 P Lawrence Bridals and Formals 336 Main St. [...]

Do you think it’s important to have married friends as a married couple? Can married men have female friends? Should a married person have a close friend of the opposite sex? After you marry, does your relationship with your best friend of the opposite sex change? Can married men and women just be friends with people of [...]

Since day 1 my fiance and I have made food and music are priorities for our big day. We knew we wanted good music so our friends and family could dance the night away with us! We met dancing, and it’s something we just love to do (even in our living room) so we knew [...]

Sarah Fletcher Photography This Sunday we get to meet the wonderful and very talented Sarah Fletcher of Sarah Fletcher.  She is located in Bethesda, Maryland  and she strives to take the highest quality image that captures the heart and soul of the subject and day. Katie-What drew you to photography? Sarah-I first fell in love [...]

Hey all! How was your holiday?! Well I hope. I’m sorry I missed you guys last week. I totally intended on blogging, but when my family arrived from out of town, blogging was the last thing on my mind. Please forgive me! Well, this week, I’m back with a thought. Or an observation rather….Do any [...]

If you’re planning a wedding full of DIY fun, you’ve probably become besties with the employees at your local Michaels and/or AC Moore. But, there’s a local savvy “source” that you may not have tapped into yet: The Paper Source. They have 3 convenient locations in the DC area and the employees are all craft [...]

On Saturday morning my Mom and sister (my MOH) were still in town for the holiday weekend so we headed over to Bella Bridesmaid in Bethesda for an appointment to view dresses. I really didn’t know what to expect from the experience as a two time bridesmaid i’d never been to a boutique as the [...]

With all the stress of the holidays and wedding planning it’s important to relax and unwind. Spend time not money with the girls/ your honey / have some alone time by watching a wedding movie .  I have compiled a list of my 10 favorite wedding movies and have color coded them for a night [...]

Happy Thanksgiving District Bride Guide Readers! I absolutely love this time of year, the family, traditional holiday meals (I’m Italian–and we enjoy our holiday specialties) and decorations make me so happy. This Holiday season is even more special than any other for me because it is my one and only holiday season as a fiance! [...]