How To Avoid Family Drama At Your Wedding

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Welcome to The Bride Link podcast, your home for expert wedding planning advice! Today we're talking all about how to have a drama-free wedding! If you're lucky and everybody on both sides of your family gets along there is little chance of family drama on your wedding day! Families are complicated, and if you're dealing with any family drama concerning divorced parents, individuals outside of your immediate family that might cause a little bit of strain then join us for some easy tips to help avoid complications. Use these four tips to help control wedding day drama before it event begins. You can also grab your FREE copy of our Ceremony Cheat Sheet to plan and separate family members if needed!

As a wedding planner, at one of our planning meetings for a specific wedding last year, a groom let me know that he did not like his stepmother. Unfortunately, his father had already planned for her to be at the wedding and for her to walk in the precessional. He...

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French Braid Twist

French Braid Twist 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tips Before Beginning

1. It is important to realize before starting this hairstyle, that it is named for the way it looks, not the way it is created. Deanna from MOPS shows that by crisscrossing and twisting pieces of hair and pinning them with bobby pins, you can create a twisted, french-braid look without actually braiding the hair.

2. This hairstyle relies heavily on using the correct size and type of bobby pins. Have the sizes and types of bobby pins seen in the below photo on hand before starting this hairstyle.

Step 1

It is always easiest to create a wedding hairstyle after first fully curling the hair.

Step 2

Gently run your fingers through the curls to loosen them. Next, create a halo section of hair in the back, twist it, and pin it with a bobby pin. This twist is going to be the center point for the rest of the hairstyle.

Step 3

Collect hair from each...

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Winter Wedding Color Ideas

Winter Wedding Color Ideas

Winter weddings are some of our absolute favorites around the offices of The Bride Link.  Let's check out my favorite winter wedding color palettes! Whether you like lots of color or you want a palette that is soft and classic, I’m sure you’ll find something you love in today’s feature. Enjoy, and comment with which color combination best fit your wedding day style!

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Taupe & Ice Blue Wedding Color Ideas

Winter Wedding Color Ideas

Find similar items from the color palette above in some of our favorite ETSY shops! Here

Credits

Bride: Photo by Carla Ten Eyck Photography via Style Me Pretty | Stationary: Stationery and Calligraphy – Ashley Buzzy McHugh Photography by Vue Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs | Shoes:...
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How To Avoid Family Drama At Your Wedding

 

How To Avoid Family Drama At Your Wedding

Welcome to The Bride Link podcast, your home for expert wedding planning advice! Today we're talking all about how to have a drama free wedding! If you're lucky and everybody on both sides of your family gets along there is little chance of family drama on your wedding day! Families are complicated, and if you're dealing with any family drama concerning divorced parents, individuals outside of your immediate family that might cause a little bit of strain then join us for some easy tips to help avoid complications. Use these four tips to help control wedding day drama before it event begins. You can also grab your FREE copy of our Ceremony Cheat Sheet to plan and separate family members if needed!

As a wedding planner, at one of our planning meetings for a specific wedding last year, a groom let me know that he did not like his stepmother. Unfortunately, his father had already planned for her to be at the wedding and...

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Ways to Stay Warm for Fall and Winter Weddings

Fall and Winter Wedding Coverup Ideas


Today’s feature is for all the fall and winter brides that are concerned about how to stay warm when the sun sets and they need a bit of a cover up. Below are a few of my all time favorite ways to not only look stylish but to keep your teeth from rattling against the cold weather on a day you should look and feel your most beautiful!

The Cardigan

Adding a cardigan over your wedding dress is not only a great way to stay warm for a fall or winter wedding, but it can be used as a beautiful pop of color that complements your color palette. I love how the cardigans seen below match the brides’ bouquets!

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Button-Up Shirt


Whether you choose flannel or denim, a button-up shirt can be a fun way to flaunt a little southern style while staying warm in the cold weather!

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Knitted Sweaters and Scarves


Nothing says cozy and warm like a knitted sweater or scarf! Below are a few of my favorite ways to wear them. Around the neck or off the...

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Fall Wedding in the Smoky Mountains

 

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Marylynne and Jeremy were the sweetest couple. After sharing a wonderful relationship, they decided to plan a fall Tennessee wedding day in the mountains. The Magnolia Venue served at the perfect location for their special day. With a breathtaking mountain view and versatile ceremony and reception space, they knew it was meant to be. Marylynne adored burgundy for the season and decided to make the color the inspiration for the day. Complementing blue and gold along with neutral colors completed the design. Natural details such as wood cut outs for each guest name at their table and farm house style seating elevated the couple’s reception. Every last detail was accounted for with the invitations made from hand torn paper and hand brushed 24k gold by Custom Love Gifts.

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For her wedding day style, Marylynne wore a sweetheart neckline dress with beading and sparkly gold heels. Her hair was naturally curled with a diamond piece pinned in the back. She...

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Winter Wedding Flower Ideas

The winter season can be harsh weather for people, animals, and especially plants. Flowers may not fully bloom during this season, which may discourage you and your partner from having a winter wedding. Don’t allow this cold weather to ruin your plans, for there are several blooms that are continuously blooming throughout the year or flourish during the winter season that is still great for bridal bouquets and ceremony arrangements, centerpieces at receptions, or boutonnieres. Here are some winter wedding flower ideas that you may consider for your wedding day.
 

Amaryllis
Amaryllis is popularly known as holiday flowers, which are available in shades of white and red. There are plenty more colors available, with some of them having bright color shade, great for a bouquet.
 

 

Ranunculus
Blooming abundantly during the winter season, Ranunculus can add tons of character to your bouquet. If you are looking for soft florals similar to peonies, you can opt...

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Fall Wedding Color Ideas

 

Enjoy all of the color boards below to be inspired for your own fall wedding, and make sure to comment with which one is your favorite!

 

 
 
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How Much Should You Spend On Groomsmen Gifts?

Wedding ceremonies continue to change in more meaningful ways over the years. There is a wide array of themes, venues, and gift-giving ideas that you can choose from. The list of essentials for every wedding is continuously growing and becoming increasingly more attractive. 

But the basic foundation of having a wedding will remain the same. When two people wish to spend the rest of their lives together, the way to eternalize that commitment is by exchanging “I dos” in front of a marriage officiant. It is a truth universally acknowledged by social and religious conventions across the world. When it comes to wedding ceremonies, there are tons of directions couples can take it even more unforgettable.

 

A combination of sales insights from Groovy Groomsmen Gifts and data from the Wedding Report maps out details on every state’s wedding profile. The report is presented with a visually engaging map. It showcases what you need to know in terms of...

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How To Find The Perfect Men's Wedding Ring

How To Find The Perfect Men’s Ring

 

Deciding on what ring to get your significant other can be tricky especially if they aren’t used to wearing some kind of jewelry. With tons of different designs, metals, and colors it can all be overwhelming. Your ring search can be made easy with shopping on Men’s Rings Online. Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect ring online!

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1. Know his vision. Make sure you are both on the same page on what he wants in his ring. With all of the beautiful designs, you have a hundred designs to choose from. You need to consider his personality and lifestyle to help you choose his perfect ring. If you not worried about it being a surprise, ask him! He could very well give you insight you have no idead he even considered.

2. Know your budget. On the site, you can go through and filter your budget into what you are looking at.  The most awful thing is when you’re online shopping and you...

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