Pronovias Atelier 2015 Collection

Pronovias Atelier 2015 collection has something for every bride. Sexy, Modern or Glamorous, these dresses are show stoppers. I tried very hard not to put all of the dresses in this one post. Check out the rest of dresses and the other collections at the link below.

http://www.pronovias.us/wedding-dresses-2015/2015-atelier

Final Countdown: 2 Months

Your wedding is 2 months away! You are checking of your final tasks and anticipating the final countdown. Hopefully you enlisted an event coordinator to take on the stress and ensure all of those little details, that you can skip over due to stress, is checked off!

1-2 Months Away

• Develop system for organizing RSVPs
• Apply for marriage license (research requirements for your state)
• Finalize wedding day timeline (ceremony and reception coordination)
• Finalize seating
• Finalize playlists with DJ
• Finalize fittings and attire
• Book appointments at spas and salons
• Book transportation
• Final dress fitting
• Confirm honeymoon reservations
• Pack for honeymoon
• Write Thank You notes as gifts are received
• Order Wedding Programs
• Follow up with guests who haven't RSVP's
• Give final count to caterer
• Break in wedding shoes
• Purchase wedding accessories
• Decide and purchase wedding party gifts
• Finalize Bridal Shower plans

Bridal Shower Brunch

The traditional bachelorette party is fun and exciting: A night on the town with your favorite girls, good food, and most likely drinks. Although fun, that kind of party can really limit who you would like to invite. A great idea that is appropriate for all ages is a bridal shower brunch. Brunch allows for you to share your special moment as a bride with all of the females that are important to you. This doesn't mean that you can't have fun! Have the brunch and then allow the males to come at the end for dessert and an Afternoon dance party. Let your creativity take over and have a themed brunch. It may sound childish at first, but a Tuscan affair with a Persecco bar is perfect for brunch or a dinner party or an ode to the classic movie, Pretty in Pink. Here are some great examples of bridal shower brunch done right!

The First Dance: Choosing a Song

Photography by Kevin Weinstein

By: Amber Cooper (@TheHoneyLife)

For many couples the first dance is where they can finally decompress and take in their newlywed status, if only for a few minutes. After much socializing and picture-taking, to be in the arms of your beloved as your guests quietly look on can be a true "Cinderella"-moment.

Here are 15 of my favorite songs (in no particular order) for The First Dance:

1. "Like a Star" - Corinne Bailey Rae
2. "The Look of Love" - Diana Krall
3. "Spend My Life With You" - Eric Benet
4. "All of Me" - John Legend
5. "The Only Reason" - JP Cooper
6. "Whenever Wherever Whatever" - Maxwell
7. "Our Love is Easy" - Melody Gardot
8. "Unforgettable"-  Nat King Cole
9. "Collide"-  Nayanna Holley
10."Baby It's U"-  Brian McKnight
11."Imposible Vivir Sin Ti" - Buena Vista Social Club
12."If I Never Get To Heaven" - Javier
13."Lovers Rock" - Sade
14."That's Where It's At" - Sam Cooke
15. "So Amazing" - Luther Vandross

As you can see I'm a bit of a classic R&B/jazz-head. If you're more of the country or classic rock-type check out these posts from The Knot!

Wedding Songs: 35 Country-Flavored First Dance Songs
Wedding Songs: 33 Rockin' First Dance Songs

Guest Post: For the Bride on a Budget!

Inspired by this photoset from The Tiny Closet. Natalie, the bride, is wearing a vintage reconstructed Max Mara dress

Calling all soon-to-be-betrothed beauties of the world!

Are you on a tight budget?

Does the trial-by-entourage process of choosing a wedding gown give you ulcers?

Is your wedding months away and you haven’t found “the one”?

Are you looking for a style change?

Is saying “I do” more important than a high price tag?

If you’ve answered “YES” to any of those questions then this post is for you! Read on for dresses and gowns under < $150!!

Valentine's day is approaching and the search for the perfect engagement ring is on the mind of some future grooms. I always say that every bride and groom are different and the engagement ring is a reflection of that. A tip to the groom: trust your instinct! Searching for the perfect ring can be overwhelming, but you know your future bride better than anyone else. There are so many ring choices available that each bride has the perfect ring out there for them! Here are some different rings that show a range of cuts, settings and styles.

Zales - 14K White gold with a round stone surrounded with smaller stones

Blue Nile- Three stone platinum setting with the opportunity to customize

Kay Jewelers- 14K Princess-cut with a white gold band

Tacori - Emerald-cut available with a white gold or platinum band. Both traditional and unique.

Tiffany & Co.- Round Brilliant with Tapered Baguettes

Tiffany & Co.- Schlumberger Rope Ring