What We Found: Sashes by a.b. Ellie
The wedding industry, it seems, can’t get enough of handmade products.
The Twin Cities is full of small business owners who make their own
items and sell them on Etsy.com or in local boutiques at a great price.
And who doesn’t love receiving something that’s made locally
and customized just for them?
A few years ago, Ashley Brooke Adamson—now…
Bridal Beat: Sales + Events Dec. 16-31
FASHION
The Wedding Connection is hosting its annual Holiday Sale, through Dec. 23. Don’t miss the discounted prices on wedding gown samples, veils, tiaras, accessories, MOB dresses, and bridal shoes! Order a wedding gown and receive 10 percent off the full-service price. Bridal parties who order four or more maid’s dresses from the same designer also can take 10 percent off. The…
Tough as Nails
Most brides pause for a relaxing manicure the day before the Big Day. Then, they spend the following hours stressed that they’ll smudge, chip, or break a nail as they haul boxes of place cards, pack a honeymoon suitcase, or hug loved ones. We’ve been searching for a manicure that’s more robust and can handle all that wedding activity—and perhaps keep us looking polished through…
Top Ten Lessons Learned by a Rookie Groomsman
Here’s the latest by our Mpls.St.Paul Weddings guest blogger and contributor, Eric Johnson:
After 23 years on the bench, I finally got the call to “monkey suit up” as a groomsman in my friend’s wedding this month. What transpired was a coming-of-age tale of a young . . . okay, no, not…
A Plus-Sized Fairytale
Here’s the latest by our Mpls.St.Paul Weddings guest blogger and contributor, Kolina Cicero:
Shopping
for a wedding gown can be a tough task, with a plethora of gowns from
which to choose. When you’re a plus-sized bride-to-be, however,
difficult doesn’t even begin to explain the search. Thankfully, the Twin
Wedding Invites Make it Easy Being Green
Here’s the latest by our Mpls.St.Paul Weddings contributor and guest blogger, Nicolle Westlund:
Receiving a wedding invitation via e-card is almost as tacky as having the groomsmen wear screen-printed tuxedo t-shirts . . . and I’ve experienced both. I commend the e-card-wielding couple for saving trees since I, too, have hopped on…
Checking In, Part 2: Catering to You
The Twin Cities offer myriad wedding hotel choices, from the new and trendy—W Minneapolis-The Foshay, Graves 601, and Hotel Ivy in downtown Minneapolis—to the grand dames—Saint Paul Hotel, Grand Hotel in Minneapolis, and St. James Hotel in Red Wing. One of the newest venues, and well worth a tour, is the Westin Edina Galleria. We’re checking it out for a photo shoot this month,…
Checking In, Part 1: To Hotel or Not to Hotel?
If you’re considering a hotel reception, consider this: It may be one of the costliest—and smartest—moves of your wedding experience. I say costly in order to be realistic, not to scare you off. This is the Big Ticket Item, ladies. However, if you and your betrothed are expecting a big crowd and want to ensure a smooth celebration, regardless of Minnesota weather and tipsy guests,…
Brides: Get Organized
There’s more to being the bride than looking gorgeous as you glide down the aisle. Whether you’re meeting with florists, photographers and caterers, or finding that perfect dress and tracking RSVPs, we’ve found a couple of great tools to help you stay organized along the way.
As your “I Do’s” approach, store those precious RSVP cards in a beautiful, alphabetized Wedding Response Card Organizer box…
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