These days it’s not just popping the question that takes thought. Now couples are showing off their creativity...
Choosing the Perfect Wedding Band to Go With an Engagement Ring
Once you’ve gotten engaged and the wedding planning has begun, you need to add “shopping for...
The Difference Between Champagne and Sparkling Wine
If you have ever wondered the difference between champagne and sparkling wine, it comes down to...
Bruce Vassar- A Take on Fall 2020 Bridal Collections
The two eagerly awaited months of the year in the bridal industry are April and October. Designers, press,...
Designer Feature: Morilee by Madeline Gardner
Dream a little dream and get lost with fashion designer, Madeline Gardner, in a swirl of sparkles and lush...
2020 Pantone Color of the Year: Classic Blue
Colors change with each season, requiring our focus to shift to relevant trend-forward palettes each year....
5 Best Tips for Grooms They’ll Want to Know
Marya Juliann Photography No matter how much the groom wants to be involved in wedding planning, he can...
Great Gifts to Give Your Partner
Whether your fiancé likes to travel the world or stay home, imbibe, or is a teetotaler, there’s a great gift...
Just Ask Bruce: Seasons of Love – Weather you like it or not!
Wedding professionals in the industry look at the peak wedding season timeframe in Minnesota starting late in...
Festive Balloons for Wedding Decor
Sure, flowers are a thing at weddings, but so are balloons! Check out these stunning ways to decorate your...
When temps drop, food gets heavier, or does it? We’ve rounded up new fall food trends and menu ideas from...
Flowers are often the central décor element in weddings, and lucky for us, florists are brimming with...
Great Tips on How to Get Along with In-laws Over the Holidays
We know that with the holidays approaching, family get-togethers can be fun, but they can also be...
15+ Beautiful Wedding Gowns for Plus Size Brides
The latest bridal fashion collections showed us more than just lace and sleeves and pants. We also noticed...
Just Ask Bruce: Wedding Etiquette — The Order of Things
Sometimes etiquette rules for weddings can be a bit difficult to adhere to in today’s social situations. In...
2019 Bridal Fashion Trends You Might Not Have Seen
As you know, we recently came back from the 2019 Bridal Fashion Week in NYC. We saw so many gorgeous gowns...
DESTINATION: Why You Should Get Married in Aruba
Why should you get married in Aruba? The Caribbean has many islands that compete for your attention, but Aruba...
The Best New Colors For Your Fall Wedding
Getting married in the Fall doesn’t have to limit you to Halloween hues of orange and black. Consider...
Since childhood Julie Vino has been creative and artsy. While growing up and discovering fashion, she realized...
9 Creative Ways to Pop the Question
We’ve all heard about the well-intentioned person who hides the ring in dessert at a fancy restaurant,...
We’ve got an exclusive sneak peek of the ground-breaking special season of “Say Yes to the...
Local Jewelry Designer and Expert Jewelry by Johan
Leanne Kolodziej with her husband. Photo by Heidi Soll Photography For a ring as unique as you are,...