Think “holding up” as an alternative to “giving away” the bride

For those who’d like to include the traditional walk down the aisle with a deeply loved parental figure but choke a bit on the whole concept of “giving away,” maybe all that’s required is some alternative thinking. This person has supported you and loved you, whomever they may be — how lovely to let them “hold you up” as you walk toward your partner.

We’ve got your picnic wedding menu AND the cute blankets to go with it

Thinking about a picnic-themed wedding? You’re probably gonna want a picnic wedding menu to go with it.

You’ve seen our menus for afternoon wedding teas and the wedding menu for (just about) every diet, right? Well, here’s one fit to share on an adorable blanket on a green summer lawn somewhere… complete with a suggestion or two for picnic blankets and baskets at the end!

Wedding party gifts for the teary-eyed: embroidered hankies!

When we showed you Aubrey and Nate’s wedding, I’ll admit, I was more blown away by Aubrey’s jaw-dropping crop-top wedding dress than anything else. But I didn’t want you to miss out on one other awesome detail hidden in those photos: Nate’s wedding party gifts for his groomsmen were embroidered hankies.

Apples to Apples: your cocktail hour, wedding icebreaker

This card game is super-quick to learn, pretty inoffensive, and an inexpensive wedding icebreaker that involves a lot of people. What’s not to love?