Category Archives: After the Wedding

Dress-Up Band-Aids by Cynthia Rowley

If you are as clumsy as I am, then you’re probably familiar with the Band-Aid aisle at your local pharmacy – and you know that as an adult, your Band-Aid selection is somewhat limited. Introducing Dress-Up Band-Aids by Cynthia Rowley. The designer teamed up with Band-Aid Brand to create these ultra-glam bandages that are perfect for all kinds of fashion emergencies. Continue reading

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Honeyfund: Honeymoon Registry

Honeyfund is a free registry allows you to register for things like couples massages, romantic dinners, outdoor activities or airfare. You can even add non-honeymoon items like putting a down payment on a house. Continue reading

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Real Life Wedding: Hilary & Jeff

Hilary and Jeff were married on May 28th at Veritas Vineyard in Afton, Virginia – a beautiful little family-run vineyard and winery at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  The entire day was practically flawless … except for the … Continue reading

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Changing Your Name When You Get Married

Taking the last name of your hubby is a personal choice every girl has to make on her own.  You can go old-fashioned and take his name, be independent and keep your name, go with the ever-diplomatic hyphenated last name … Continue reading

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How Much to Tip Your Wedding Vendors

Gratuities for wedding vendors often get overlooked and can add up if you are not prepared. A good wedding coordinator will include them in your overall budget up front, but if you are flying solo, the rules for who to tip and how much are probably a little fuzzy. Continue reading

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Trash the Dress Photography Phenomenon: What to do with the Wedding Gown After the Wedding

Rather that packing them up, brides are now sporting their gowns after the wedding for “trash the dress” photo shoots that often have recent bride’s looking like they’ve danced right off the pages of Vogue. Continue reading

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