by Janice Wallace, Editor of The Bridal Wishlist One of my newest obsessions is finding beautiful salvaged jewelry, especially multi-strand necklaces with big baubles. So I was in awe of Loyale Clothing’s gorgeous Emily necklace made from 100% reclaimed gold chain + vintage chandelier crystals. Yes, I did say “vintage chandelier crystals.” Brilliant, right? A [...]

by Janice Wallace, Editor of The Bridal Wishlist I recently had the pleasure of attending “A Chic Affair” last Sunday at the Longview Gallery in D.C. It truly was a chic affair. One of the most memorable vendors was Treet Bakery. I sampled the most delish mini cupcakes, as well as, one of their delightful [...]

Your daughter isn’t exactly what your friends used to call ‘granola’ but she’s really gotten into trying to do better for the environment.  She has a friend that just got married and used ‘something different’ for invitations and she wants to do the same thing.  You are thinking,  “Oh no, what now.  Why couldn’t she [...]

What if the ‘in-laws’ are insufferable? Remember your Miss Manners! Oh boy.  It’s time to meet the groom’s parents…your daughter has mentioned a few little skirmishes but you have been brushing them aside in hopes she just has a ‘case of the nerves’ whenever she’s around one or both of the groom’s parents. Even though [...]

by guest blogger chris easter of themanregistry.com The days of grooms being stereotyped as bumbling idiots are long gone. Today’s grooms are well-informed and involved when it comes to wedding planning.  Whether it’s coordinating wedding day attire, planning a groom-friendly wedding shower, or designing invitations for the rehearsal dinner, the modern groom is a far [...]