LEGO minifig place cards? Everything is awesome.
Kristen and Bryan‘s New Year’s Eve wedding had a whole lotta fun, geeky details, but we are loving the LEGO minifig place cards. They’re easy to make, easy to grab and take, and totally a fun way to seat your guests, nerd-style.
Essential unplugged wedding tips from real couples who went device-free
Have you been down with the unplugged wedding concept yet? If you’ve ever wanted to avoid a thousand iPhones hovering in front of your highly paid pro photographer, you’ve likely considered it. The biggest reason, in our eyes, of asking guests to be nice and turn off the device is to make sure they’re actually present. It’s super easy to get tugged into tagging photos or liking others while you’re trying to convey your love and commitment. We decided to follow up with some readers who chose to go unplugged to see how it all went. They shared unplugged wedding tips including some logistics, some successes, and one or two tiny regrets.
You’ll dig this bacon, beards, and brews wedding styled shoot
The Striped Pig Distillery in Charleston, SC was the eclectic backdrop for this killer styled shoot. We’re talking an industrial feel with fauna-themed decor, gold accents, rustic wood, huge stills, and cozy nooks. The florals and fashion are giving us happy feels all over the place. The theme was bacon, beards, and brews, which is basically my perfect day come to life. Let’s peek at the bride’s gorgeous lacy dress, flower crown, and the groom’s retro-inspired vest suit. Don’t miss the many forms of SO.MUCH.BACON.
Bring your feline wedding party with you via painted cat shoes
We’ve got the most intimate and tearful Washington D.C. elopement coming up later this week, but I wanted to highlight one little detail that swept me off my feet. Courtney and Marisa wanted to bring their two kitties to the ceremony, but understandably, kitties aren’t down for travel. They prefer sitting pretty on the couch… to which I can relate! But to honor their presence, Courtney rocked hand-painted shoes with portraits of the two cats on them.
Mama maids: Ridiculously affordable maternity bridesmaid dresses to rock your baby bump
Here are some non-frumpy maternity bridesmaid dresses to peruse. I chose as many dresses that I could find to accommodate your growing tummy, with regular, plus, and custom sizing options in totally affordable price ranges. These maternity bridesmaid dresses should help you stay comfortable while standing, sitting, and dancing. Let’s take a peek at what we found and also a few tips for tailoring said dress if these aren’t an option.
Watch 100 years of vintage ring styles in one short video
Mode’s most recent 100 Years of Fashion video highlighting 100 years of vintage ring styles was pretty illuminating for those of us who are so used to seeing vintage rings that it’s actually hard to remember from which era they originated. It might also make you realize how susceptible you might be to trends (I know I am!) AND why that’s totally okay. Let’s watch the vid and see what vintage ring styles are still popular today.