My husband and I didn’t have a big bridal party. In fact, my husband’s brother was the best man, my best girl friend was my maid of honor, and our niece was the flower girl. Originally we planned on having a destination wedding in either Ireland or Napa Valley. Of course, there is no guarantee that […]
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Do you want to buy a new pair of shoes for your big day? Consider wearing the ever-so-stylish and versatile nude shoe. They look fab on everyone and make your legs look lean and long. You can wear them for any season, which is perfect if your plans include a fall or winter wedding. Nude […]
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Your wedding day is the busiest (and happiest) day of your life, and the last thing you want to think about is disaster striking. Still, if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we can’t predict what might happen and that’s where wedding event insurance comes in! We know, we know – insurance is utterly […]
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I want to show you a great DIY wedding project that you can accomplish in a few hours. As some of you know, my wedding theme was a 1920’s glam look with lots of gold, champagne, balloons and glitter. Using good ol’ Pinterest in my hunt for 1920’s wedding decor ideas, I was constantly coming across decor […]
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Have you ever thought of making your own DIY wedding menu? Or how about your own DIY place card setting? I did both! After partnering up with Xyron and Anna Griffin, L&L was put to the challenge of making our own fabulous DIY menu and table place setting card! The trick to making these DIYs […]
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One of the most important things after you are engaged is to set a realistic wedding budget. Deciding on what your wedding will look like naturally flows from this crucial first step. In this article I discuss some of the best ways to cut wedding costs! When my fiance and I reviewed our initial wedding budget there were items that […]
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A butterflies and bowties styled shoot got me thinking about the different neckwear options grooms have besides solid color neckties. Let’s face it, skinny ties have definitely taken a back seat for groom-wear. How about a neck warmer? Not unless you are planning to get married in Antarctica. However, bow ties are still making a […]
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When it comes to wedding stationery, sometimes it is easier to buy than DIY. If you have been to the printables section of Love and Lavender, you may have noticed that slogan below a custom display from Minted.com. First, I want to explain why that slogan is there. Then, let’s take an in-depth look and […]
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There’s a version of mix and match bridesmaids that looks effortless and pulled together, and a version that looks like everyone grabbed something from their own closet. The difference almost never comes down to the dresses themselves. It comes down to one anchor decision made early: same color, same silhouette, or same fabric. Pick one […]
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