I’m excited about my meeting later today with Long Island-based TheCoolestGiveaways.com.    I’m going to learn more about them, but as  I understand it, they can create custom products (and monograms) that are perfect for your wedding and wedding-related events.    So for example, if you are having a beach-themed wedding soon, they will brainstorm giveaway ideas [...]

As everyone in the bridal industry predicted, the royal wedding has inspired a few new trends.   According to  The New York Times, couples are asking for trumpeters, deep red aisle runners and trees to line the ceremony aisle.   And can you imagine — a morning wedding, a la the royals?   I’m wondering if anyone wants [...]

Brides are always asking me about registries — so here’s a list of seven unique registry ideas, all available online! 1. Honeymoon Registry Prince William and Duchess Katherine postponed their honeymoon, perhaps because they spent all that money on the wedding, but you shouldn’t have to. HoneyFund.com allows you to ask for money without really [...]

We’re going to be seeing lots of royal-inspired trends after today’s wedding, so here’s a great idea — have an English tea party for your bridal shower!   All your guests need to wear their finest and of course, a hat (have a prize for best one!).   Then serve finger-foods and an assortment of teas in [...]

Don’t you love browsing around Bed, Bath & Beyond?  I sure do.  One reason for that is because there’s always a new selection of merchandise to look at.   And when it comes to bridal registries, Bed, Bath & Beyond offers a huge line of products every newlywed couple needs.   Here are just a [...]

Looking for a one-of-a-kind thank you gift for your BFFs?   I found some for you!  Your bridal party participants will love these unique, hand-made cake stands — a lovely and useful keepsake.  E.Isabella Designs creates them using vintage and up-cycled materials.  Prices range from $16-45.   Best of all — you can probably find a  charming [...]

No ordinary armadillo — this is an edible one.  Yep, it’s a groom’s cake.   Yesterday’s New York Times Style feature, Don’t Just Throw Him Crumbs, was all about groom’s cakes:  How did this popular trend start and what’s the point of it? Are you getting a groom’s cake for your guy?  Let us know [...]

Hey, girls — I’m so excited to share this totally original wedding reception idea with you!   At the New York Magazine Wedding Event, I learned about The Three Waiters, an interactive, funny and musical entertainment experience that will blow away your guests.   Imagine you’re in the middle of your reception.  Waiters are walking around, serving [...]

The New York Magazine Wedding Event yesterday was quite a happening.  I’m so glad I went — the room was stocked with gorgeous wedding products, including cakes from Ron Ben-Israel and Cake Alchemy.   You may have seen Cake Alchemy owner, Lauri Ditunno on WE tv’s “Amazing Wedding Cakes” show.   Her cakes are really amazing!   I [...]

Here’s an entirely new concept in wedding registries, and one that has nothing to do with sheets and towels:  New to New York, Foodie Registry (www.foodieregistry.com) is an innovative wedding registry for upscale restaurant gift certificates. The premise behind Foodie Registry is that the modern wedding couple has much less of a need for houseware-type [...]