Wedding Tips

Tip of the Day: Put in a vacation request for your honeymoon to your employer well in advance before the wedding, especially if it will take place during a holiday weekend or popular travel month, like August. If you can't take off of work for as many days as you'd like, consider having a mini moon and vacationing somewhere close to home for a weekend. Once your work schedule calms down or you have more annual vacation days, you can plan that eight-day dream getaway. The upside: You'll have time to decompress and settle in as newlyweds at home, making leisure time all the more relaxing! No matter what your travel plans are, give yourselves a buffer day or two upon your return, so you can wind down before dashing back to the office.

Wedding Tips

Tip of the Day: Is someone in your groom's family giving you a hard time with the wedding preparations? When you marry someone, you marry their family, too, so you have a diplomatic challenge on your hands. If your groom says that his Mom, Dad, sister, or brother has "always been that way," then he's probably numb to their drama and would rather that you just ignore their tirades. Don't let their uncooperativeness come between the two of you. Treat them like a difficult coworker—be cordial, work around them, and let them be sour on their own time. Instead of trying to change them, focus on the friends and family members who are thrilled for you and happy to hear about your wedding plans.

Wedding Tips

Tip of the Day: Load up your registry with spectacular gift items in a wide range of price points, from low ($10-$25) to high ($300+). That way, guests have plenty of options to choose from, whether they want to purchase a present individually or as a group. It's a great time to score dinnerware, flatware, kitchen gadgets, and other household appliances for less—check out last-minute holiday sales. Also, check back in early January to score holiday-related items at incredibly low prices.

Transform wedding gowns

Transformer" wedding gowns are a huge trend. Two-for-one styles allow you to showcase different looks for the ceremony and reception without having to purchase a second dress. Search for a gown with a detachable long skirt or chic lace overlay. We spotted transformer gowns at NYC bridal runway shows this fall, including Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang, Reem Acra, and more.

Wedding Tips for Leftover wedding items

Repurpose any leftover wedding items into fun holiday décor! Give apothecary jars, mason jars, wreaths, vases and table runners a second life by displaying them in your home and reliving the memories from your big day. Example: cork screws, wine bottles, wedding pedals, etc.

Wedding Tips

Tip of the Day: Recently engaged? Congratulations! Once you've celebrated and are ready to dive into the planning, talk with your fiancé about what type of wedding you both envision. Will it be formal? Or do you prefer something a bit more casual? Do you want a sit-down dinner or would you consider having a brunch or cocktails-only celebration? What time of year would you like to marry? Do you have any favorite places in mind for the reception? Once you're both on the same page, you can write a priority list with the elements that are most important to you, and take it from there.