A number of companies offer beautiful dresses available to rent for a few days at a fraction of retail price – it’s incredibly tempting to rent these for your wedding, for a rehearsal dinner, engagement shoot, or as a bridesmaid’s dress. There are several issues you could run into when renting a special occasion dress…
It’s wedding weekend!
Steph here: it’s Kim & S’s wedding weekend! You would think after a 2 1/2 year engagment, it wouldn’t feel like it snuck up, but it sure does feel that way. I am so excited to see my big sister marry her best friend and am excited to share the festivities with you all. We…
Giving thanks and giving back: Let us answer your wedding questions!
This Thanksgiving, Steph and I are thankful for (nearly) six months of Smartly Wed, and for all of you who’ve joined us thus far! In the spirit of giving, we’re excited to promote our newly-expanded “Ask S&K” feature, and to introduce “Things We Love” – think of us as your complementary virtual wedding consultants. Wishing…
Inspiration board: Fall wedding with shades of brown
Brides and grooms getting married around Thanksgiving may not even consider a seasonal brown color scheme, thinking it’ll skew rustic or look dull. Brown definitely can convey these looks, but can also be an incredibly rich and gorgeous color for fall weddings. Today’s inspiration board is to get you started for your elegant fall wedding…
How to choose your wedding location
When thinking about where to get married, for many people, this immediately calls to mind venues: gardens, hotel ballrooms, beaches, and so on. This, however, skips a crucial step – where, geographically, will you have your wedding? You and your fiancé could get married absolutely anywhere in the world – and the sheer volume of…
Inspiration board: An elegant Halloween wedding
Did you know October is now the most popular month for weddings? October is also, of course, associated with Halloween – while witches’ hats and a black and orange color scheme may be fitting for a themed party, they don’t exactly scream “wedding.” Today, we’re showing you how to incorporate the season into your October…
Wedding insurance: What it covers, what it costs, and why you need it
This is the ultimate guide to wedding insurance – a decidedly non-glamourous (but absolutely essential!) part of your wedding day. We’ve covered how to find it and when to buy it, what types of things will be covered, and how the three major event insurance companies stack up in terms of price and coverage. Weddings…
Smartly Wed reviews: Yosi Samra bridal flats
If you’re searching for a wedding day flat that goes beyond the basics, the Yosi Samra bridal line may be perfect for you (or your bridesmaids, or your flower girl)! With soft metallics, glitter, and feathers, Yosi Samra has you covered. After three years and half a dozen pairs, we have all the details you’ll…
Wedding inspiration for Philly sports fans
The Flyers season is almost here, the Eagles may have found a franchise quarterback, and the Phillies have given us reasons to be excited about the next few years. There’s palpable excitement in Philadelphia, so Steph and I wanted to help our fellow sports lovers figure out how to pay tribute to their favorite team…
How to create your wedding guest list
If you’ve followed our strategy for setting your wedding priorities, you should have a rough idea of how large or small your wedding will be, so now it’s time to get specific with your guest list. This doesn’t have to be overwhelming – we have eight tips to help you cross “guest list” off your…
