For a couple looking to bring their love of books into their wedding day, but who doesn’t see themselves as wanting a rustic or vintage look, the task can seem daunting. Steph came up with the idea for today’s post – a take on a literary-inspired wedding that feels classic and elegant. Read on for…
Smartly Wed reviews: Tieks
If you’re looking for a pair of flats for your wedding, today’s post is perfect for you! We’re talking all about Tieks – our thoughts on the pairs we’ve had for ages, plus the new ones I’ve purchased to wear at my wedding reception. Be sure to check out our review of Yosi Samra bridal…
Bridal fitness: The smart, simple strategy
It’s hard to avoid seeing wedding workout plans and “sweating for the wedding” tank tops splashed all over your social media feeds while wedding planning. If you’re a bride-to-be who does want to lose weight before getting married, it can feel overwhelming. I’m using my upcoming wedding as motivation to be a bit healthier, and…
Establishing your wedding spending priorities
Today is part two of our wedding budget how-tos – setting your priorities as a couple and starting to think about how you’ll actually spend your overall budget. First things first – if you haven’t yet established your budget, meaning a dollar amount you’re willing and able to spend, don’t make any decisions until you…
How to have a beach ceremony at the shore
The Smartly Wed team is at the shore this week, so, naturally, we decided today would be dedicated to beach weddings – specifically, how you can get married not just at the beach, but on the beach, from Atlantic City to Cape May Point.
Inspiration board: Mixed metallics for the Olympics
Tomorrow night, Steph and I will have our Opening Ceremony watch party for the Summer Olympics (in practice, this means the two of us plus our significant others plus take out). I am obsessed with the Olympics – in the pre-internet era, I used to write down medal winners and scores/times in a notebook –…
Nine dates you may want to avoid for your Philadelphia wedding
Inspired by the Democratic National Convention – perhaps you’ve heard that it’s in town this week? – we’ve compiled a list of nine recurring events to consider (and potentially avoid) when planning a Philadelphia wedding. Major events often mean limited hotel availability and inflated rates, road closures, traffic jams, and the like.
Keeping your wedding guests cool when the weather is hot
Summer weddings are incredibly popular, but the accompanying temperatures often leave much to be desired. The heat and humidity in the Philadelphia area during these months means brides and grooms need to be strategic with their wedding choices. Today, Steph’s sharing seven tips for keeping your guests cool when the weather heats up, having planned…
Smartly Wed reviews: Kate Spade sleepwear
In my continuing quest to find something to wear while getting ready on the morning of my wedding, I was intrigued by the new Kate Spade sleepwear line. The brand’s well known aesthetic (polka dots, stripes, cheeky sayings) has been translated into pajamas and robes, including some bridal-specific items. I ordered a ton of options…
How to set your wedding budget
Before you set a guest list, before you find your dream venue, before you plan a single thing, you absolutely must set your wedding budget. It’s far from the most exciting part of wedding planning – indeed, may be in the running for most stressful – but it’s absolutely necessary. Today, we’re starting with the…
