21 Bridal Braids

Braids can be bold and boho and classic and elegant, a fun added tough to a bridal do. Whether you dream of an classic up-do or soft and down, a braid is a good addition. These 21 bridal braids are just a few of the many ways you can accessorize your hair for the big day.

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Ocean House: A Venue Dream Come True

Ocean House is one of the most beautifully situated resorts in Rhode Island. Like something out of a movie (oh wait, it already stared in American Aristocracy) from the first moment guests walk across the property they are met cool breezes, warm smiles, and an overwhelming sense of calm. With five-star and five-diamond ratings, this beautiful estate is sure to please. Ocean House first opened its doors in 1868. This symbol of Victorian luxury continues to thrill guests with graceful elegance and sweeping ocean views.

Couples have their choices of using the luxurious Seaside Ballroom (180 pp), Private Beach, East Lawn, or South Lawn, or the intimate Drawing Room (60 pp). The Watch Hill Chapel is available for ceremony use, and the croquet lawn, beach front fire pit, and putting green are available for guest fun. The Bridal party and guests can relax before the big day at the 5-start Oh! spa or enjoy a meal at the 5-star Seasons restaurant.

Ocean House is like a dream; a dream come true for couples looking for a luxurious happily every after by the sea.

15 Summer Cocktails

Summer cocktails are all about the fresh fruity flavors. Cocktail hour is all about the drinks. Seems like we have a match!

These 15 drinks have our favorite fruity flavors of the summer. Whether you like pink or pineapple, we have a drink for you. Take your pick!

Pear and Ginger Sage by Dishing Up the Dirt

Malibu Sunset by Averie Cooks

Lemon Drop Fizz by Crazy for Crust

Peach Lemonade Martini by Fresh Family Cooking

Kiwi Bluberry Mojito from Laylita.

Blushing Whiskey Sour Recipe from Kleinworth & Co.

Strawberry Vodka Lemonade by Heather Christo

Cantaloupe Cocktail from Probably This.

Cranberry and Star Anise Champagne by Dishing Up the Dirt

Lemongrass Gin and Tonic by Salt & Wind

Watermelon Prosecco Mint by 17 Apart.

Limoncello Thyme Gin by Your Southern Peach

Strawberry Pomegranate Sangria by Sally’s Baking Addiction

Frozen Pineapple Margarita by Sweet and Savory by Shinee

Blackberry Basil Shrub by Taste Love and Nouris

The Perfect Bathroom Basket

Like Mary Poppin’s bag, the perfect bathroom basket list handy, helpful, subtle, and all inclusive. With just a bit of everything a guest could need, this basket is a guests saving grace. When a bustle breaks, when the wine spills, when the mini cheese burger o’dourves catch up with you, the bathroom basket is there to save the day. Here are a few of our favorite things.

Ladies Room

  • Tampons
  • Pantyliners/Pads
  • First Aid Kit
  • Brush/Comb
  • Nail Clippers
  • Hair Elastics
  • Bobby Pins
  • Sewing Kit
  • Safety Pins in assorted sizes
  • Deodorant Spray
  • Shoe polish
  • Hair spray
  • Body Spray
  • Wipes
  • Q-tips
  • Advil
  • Tylenol
  • Mints
  • Gum
  • Dental Floss
  • Alka Seltzer
  • Antacids
  • Contact Solution
  • Blotting Sheets
  • Clear Nail Polish
  • Lint Roller
  • Static Guard
  • Individual Tissue Packs
  • Cough Drops
  • Sore Throat Spray
  • Day-Quil
  • Band Aids

Gentlemen’s Room

  • Mints
  • Aspirin
  • Floss picks
  • Spray-on deodorant
  • Antacids
  • Gum
  • Antibacterial gel
  • Individual Tissue Packets
  • Band aids
  • Bug spray (for outdoor weddings)
  • Cough drops
  • Sore Throat Spray
  • Day-Quil
  • Lint roller
  • Stain-removal stick
  • Eye drops/contact solution
  • Q-Tips
  • Safety Pins
  • Double Sided Tape
  • Static Guard
  • Hand Lotion

It’s The Little Things

Couples can spend years planning the best day of their life. They focus on every detail down to the smallest things. These are our 10 favorite little things couples have done to make a guests experience enjoyable.

Weddings can be long, and hot, and tiring, Help guests cool off with custom labeled water bottles. If you include a coozie, guests can take home another reminder of the big day!

Have a painter on site at your ceremony to capture the events on canvas. Not only will guest love to look at the piece during the reception, but you have a one-of-a-kind art piece for your home!

Create a “Wall of Fame” celebrating your two families. Guests will love to see you both as children and your journey to each other.

Help guests feel comfortable by making a “His” and Hers” basket in the bathrooms with just a bit of everything.

If each table has a champaign or wine bottle, why not make the ice cubes something to marvel at with frozen flowers?

Small children can get bored at a wedding. With a coloring book (bride and groom pictures of course) and crayons, they are sure to be quiet and content!

Custom gold foil printed napkins make cocktail hour a glamourous affair.

Encourage guests to tag their wedding pics with your custom hashtag. (Many wedding websites have features where you can automatically bring in any picture from Instagram that has a specific hashtag.)

Dancing can really wear you out! These cute (and easy to make) paper fans will bring guest some relief when their breaking it down on the dance floor.

Speaking of dancing, guests will love these flip flops for their tired feet. Easy to buy cheep in bulk, it can be a fun favor, or just an extra!


16 Awesome Non-floral Boutineers

Not ever bride needs flowers. Maybe feathers, maps, antique keys, or comics are more your things. Confused? See if these 16 non-floral boutonnieres give you any ideas.

The 13 Best Bridal Flats

Who says brides have to wear heels? After months of planning and anticipation, why not kick off the heels and go comfy? No blisters, no tripping, just pure fashion.  #Winning. Our 13 favorite bridal flats. Take your pick.

1. Glitter sandals (J.Crew) cause when is glitter ever not the best choice.

2. Bow toe flats (unknown) Bows are the best.

3. Rockstud flats (Valentino) Cause… does Valentino need explaining?

4. Pearl flats (unknown) Pearls are classy and timeless.

5. Sparkly pointed toe (Louboutin) Sparkles, pointed toe, Louboutin, does it need more explaining?

6. White low top sneaks with tulle laces (Converse) cause a bad ass bride needs some bad ass bridal sneaks.

7. (True) Ballet flats (unknown) pink with cross over ankle straps. Feminine and pink.

8. Cap pointed toe (Betsy Johnson Blue) Just a bit of sparkle, but not too much.

9. Embroidered with a touch of blue (Badgley Mischka) Vintage and timeless.

10. Gold loafers (unknown) Loafers are comfy and stylish and classic and gold!

11. Embellished sandals (unknow) When it’s hot outside, sandals are the way to go!

12. Metallic Canvas Toms. No bridal flats list would be complete without Toms. They help your feet and kids who need shoes!

13. Cinderella Flat (Louboutin) A bit of sparkle, a bit of Cinderella esq. charm, a bit of flat shoe comfort.

Friday Fav: Turn your bouquet into jewelry

It’s the morning after your wedding. You’re running off to the airport and you see the bouquet laying on the table. Is it worth keeping? What does anyone even do with their bouquet after the big day…

There are a few options. If you’ve got patience and a steady hand you can make a great shadow box with the dried stems. But, that’s a lot of work and time and effort. Or… You could have your blooms turned into beads. Yes, beads.

There are a few companies that can do the magic. My favorites are Bella Beads, Timeless Moments, and Memorial Beads. For each company, you send away a bouquet or a single bloom, and they can make anything from a single bead for a Pandora style bracelet, a whole necklace, a bracelet, earrings, rings, a charm, etc. What a fun way to re-use your special (expensive) wedding day flowers!

  

Red White and Blue Wedding

Is there anything better than the perfect 4th of July party? There’s great food, bright colors, sparkly decorations, and fireworks! Sounds like it would make a great wedding…

Why not have a 4th of July wedding! Friends and family often already have a 3 day weekend, everything is already decorated, there’s fireworks… if you love red white and blue, this is the weekend for you!

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15 Ways to Use Flowers in Your Bridal Hair

Flowers aren’t just for flower girls, the bride needs some fresh blooms too! Whether you have a graceful down do, or a elegant up-do, fresh flowers can be your friend