October means different things to different people. For those in the Northeast, Autumn brings the nostalgic smell of bonfires and gorgeous fall foliage. For West Coasters, it's some of the warmest weather of the year, and early October brings Indian summer and wine country harvest
Over the past few years, destination weddings have skyrocketed in popularity. More intimate gatherings, scenic backdrops, plus a built-in honeymoon
Airbnb’s and VRBO's are quickly becoming the go-to option for traveling abroad because they offer such a local and unique experience, as well as seclusion and privacy. Kenny and I have fallen in love with staying in villas versus hotels so much that we are
Bachelorette parties are one of the most fun parts of wedding planning. Once a low-key dinner held the day before the wedding, the bachelorette has blossomed over the years into a full-blown destination vacation weekend - complete with matching swimsuits (obviously), a custom hashtag (duh!) and
The Maldives is home to some of the world's best, most luxurious seven-star resorts, located on private islands - or atolls - surrounded by sparkling-aqua-blue waters and thriving underwater wildlife. With so much unworldly beauty to offer, it is a is a dream honeymoon destination
The secret is out!!! Did you guys see our feature in Travel & Leisure today? I'm freaking out. Over the past few months, it has broken my heart to hear from so many of you that, like Kenny and I, have had your dream wedding and
When it comes to deciding where to honeymoon, chances are you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Something not all your friends have done, and something that you and your fiance will remember forever. And if laying on the beach of an all-inclusive resort drinking tropical
When it came to planning my wedding, designing our invitations was hands down my favorite part! But, it was also one of the most stressful in the beginning, when I had no idea where to get wedding invitations made, or how to go about custom designing
If you're like me and chose to have a destination wedding, chances are at some point, probably late in the middle of the night, the thought crossed into your head
What do you wear under your wedding dress?! The answer is usually either some chic, beautiful bridal lingerie, or simply a sticky bra (check out these gorgeous ones with lace from Flyrt!), or you can have your seamstress sew in cups so you don't have
Bora Bora is an ideal honeymoon destination. With white sand, overwater bungalows, endless palm trees and infinite shades of blue sea, this stunning island is easily one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, and one of my personal favorites. Bora Bora is where dreamy
In the age of COVID-19, planning a wedding, let alone planning a honeymoon, may seem like an uphill battle. But I'm here to say that you don't have to let this terrible pandemic get in the way of your life's amazing celebrations - you just
When it comes to getting ready on your wedding day, you want a GORGEOUS white bridal robe to start your morning in. But where do you even buy a bridal robe? And who makes the best ones? I've rounded up the absolute best white bridal
Planning your bachelor party (or your best man's bachelor party) and don't know where to start with deciding where to go for a bachelor party? I've got you. Here are the absolute best bachelor party destinations in the USA, Mexico and Caribbean so that you
What should you wear for a backyard wedding ceremony or a city hall elopement as the bride? Whatever your dress vibe is (fancy, elegant, or casual and chic) I've got you covered with these beautiful long white dresses that will be perfect for the more intimate
When it comes to dreamy bachelorette party destinations that are easy, chic, and fun for all your girls, Napa Valley and California wine country top the list. Rent a villa in wine country, wine taste your days away in a private limo, get spa treatments,
When I got engaged in Bali last spring, one of the first steps in my wedding planning process was to get engagement photos taken. If you're not sure whether or not you want a professional engagement shoot done, I am here to say it is
What your bridesmaids should wear on the wedding day is a super important part of wedding day planning - after all - these are going to be the adorable photos you have FOREVER of you and your girls getting ready for your big day -
If you're a bride to be, chances are you're almost constantly on the hunt for white dresses, jewelry, purses, accessories, bride to be swimwear and all things WHITE. In the time between getting engaged and your wedding, you're going to need a white dress for
Since I'm getting married later this year, I've thought long and hard about what to gift my bridesmaids on the wedding day. I want them to wake up on the big day as excited as I am - and knowing how special they are to
Finding an Airbnb for a group or a bachelorette party in Napa, Sonoma or Calistoga can be tough! You'll often find more homey wine country cottages than sprawling bachelorette party pads, but that's why I've scoured Airbnb and my own bachelorette party experiences in wine
If your groom is lost on what to gift the groomsmen at the wedding, and even asked you, "wait I'm supposed to get them a gift?" you're not alone! Let's be honest, guys are pretty hopeless when it comes to these wedding planning intricacies, LOL. But
Charleston is ideal for a bachelorette party or any girls' weekend! With its beautiful beaches, charming downtown, and endless shopping, food, drink, and nightlife, it's hard to top this Southern gem for a bachelorette party destination. [caption id="attachment_6177" align="alignnone" width="1000"] image via Shop Stag and Hen[/caption] Where
Hawaii for a honeymoon is easily one of the best honeymoon destinations within the USA, and the world. Between luxe Maui, adventurous Kauai, remote Lanai, hoppin' Honolulu, and the volcanic Big Island, you'll have no shortage of amazing honeymoon locales to choose from in Hawaii
Dealing with having to postpone a wedding because of coronavirus, and then on top of it postpone a bachelorette party that you were looking forward to with all your girls, is the absolute worst. But there are some very fun ways to make a postponed
Whether your wedding was postponed because of coronavirus (like mine was), or you're just looking for a safe honeymoon destination where you won't have to worry about COVID-19 getting in the way of your plans, or you just don't want to hop on a long
When it came to deciding how to celebrate Kenny and my would-be wedding weekend in Maui, I got all kinds of sad. We should be celebrating with friends poolside, mai tais in our hand, but instead we're quarantined, working 12-hour days from home and and
If you're planning a honeymoon in December, January, or February and wondering where the best honeymoon destinations are during this time and where to find the warmest weather December through March, you came to the right place. Here are some incredible honeymoon destinations that are
With COVID getting in the way of all of our fun bachelorette party planning dreams of exotic faraway lands for our girls trips, I thought it would be useful for you guys if I listed all my favorite bachelorette party destinations you can drive to,
When it comes to what jewelry to wear on your wedding day, it all depends on the dress you're wearing, your neckline, your style, and what style earrings suit you best. And while I'm not going to give anything away about my wedding dress quite
Planning a bachelorette party in the fall or winter this year? Whether you were always planning a fall or winter bachelorette, or you, like many of us, are dealing with postponed weddings and bachelorettes, and looking for fun options to replace a summer bachelorette with
Nearly 800,000 weddings were slated to happen this March, April, May and June in the United States alone. We are just one of them. My fiancé Kenny and I have always been eternal optimists. Nobody can flex with a changing situation better than we can, and
If your ideal California honeymoon or minimoon is filled with picturesque vineyards rolling over the golden hills of California, five-star farm-to-table restaurants with wine lists bigger than their entire menus, and luxe, understated resorts with dreamy spas and heavenly hot tubs, then look no further
If you have a wedding coming up, you just need one white wedding dress, right? Ha! Good one. Every bride-to-be knows that a huge part of the fun of being engaged is all of the events leading up to the wedding, like engagement parties, bridal
As you guys know, I've been living out of a suitcase for the last 3 years, which means when it comes to basic household necessities I have NOTHING! (and even though Kenny and I will be traveling just as much as ever, we do want
The US News & World Report just released their expert rankings of the Top Honeymoon Destinations for 2020 and it is giving me ALL the wanderlust. From fantasy-worthy overwater bungalows and luxurious private islands, to bustling European cities and quiet, secluded beach towns, this list
Okay seriously who wants to get married in stilettos? Not me. I found it SO difficult to find good white wedding wedges and chunky heels when I was looking, so I wanted to make it a little easier for y'all with this round up of
When it comes to finding the best gifts for a bride for a bridal shower, engagement party, wedding weekend, or honeymoon, you can go the tried and true route of checking out her wedding registry, but if you're close to the bride, getting her a
Finding the perfect bridesmaids dresses is one of the most difficult parts of wedding planning. You want a bridesmaids dress that will look good on everyone, and a unique-yet-chic color that will look amazing in pictures. You want a style that will complement your wedding
Whether you're a bride-to-be or a maid of honor, planning your bachelorette party (or your best friend's) and coming up with fun bachelorette party ideas is one of the most exciting and fun parts of the wedding planning process. It's important to remember that not
After getting engaged in Bali last Spring, there was one question I was already getting from everyone in my life, and it wasn't "When's the wedding?!" - it was: "Where in the world will you honeymoon!?" As a luxury travel blogger, you guys know I've been
Etsy is a treasure trove of unique, personalized wedding decor, handmade by artists all over the world. From custom wedding guest gift bags, to neon signs, to calligraphy name tags, to custom favors, signature cocktail signs, and everything in-between, these Etsy products are a godsend
When it comes to choosing a honeymoon destination, there are a few important things to consider. 1) How much time can you take off for your honeymoon? 2) How much of that time do you want to spend in transit? While a jaunt to Southeast
Planning a honeymoon is one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning. After months and months of wedding planning stress, vendor and travel logistics, absolute constant exhaustion, finally you get to relax in PARADISE with your best friend. Only one problem
What should you pack for honeymoon? It depends where you're headed, but whether you're jetting off somewhere beachy and tropical like Bali, chic and warm like Santorini or the Amalfi Coast, or off-the-map like Bora Bora or The Maldives, here are all the things you
I've been getting a ton of questions comparing The Maldives and Bali lately from couples planning their honeymoons so I figured I'd write this post to help answer some questions about two of my very favorite honeymoon destinations! These two absolute dream honeymoon destinations are both
If you're shopping for a designer wedding dress in San Francisco and wondering where to shop for bridal gowns in the bay area, this list is for you! I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and it's still where I spend a lot
Planning a bachelorette party is hard work!!! You have to pick the bachelorette party destination, organize a BUNCH of girls, and plan a vacation that will blow the bride's mind. No pressure or anything! But it's also a ton of fun to plan a bachelorette party!! Especially
One of the most fun parts of wedding planning (besides planning the honeymoon) is finding your dream wedding dress and shoes!! Whether you are getting married on the beach and need a white shoe that doesn't sink into the sand, or your destination wedding venue
When it comes to planning your honeymoon - the biggest trip you've ever been on with your favorite person in the world - it's hard not to feel the pressure to make it absolutely perfect! But it's important to remember that while almost everything related
