So you’re the lucky maid of honor, in charge of planning a bachelorette for the lucky bride. Or, perhaps it’s you that’s getting hitched, and you’re after some quality time with your besties before you say “I do”. There’s always a great excuse to book your flights, pack up your weekend bags, and head to […]
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LIFESTYLE | TRAVEL THURSDAY | NYC Bachelorette Weekend
Y’all know I love hanging with my girls, so when I found this gem in NYC, I knew I had to share it as a perfect option for a fabulous bachelorette weekend before your big wedding day. The Omni Berkshire Place is in one of my favorite locations, Manhattan, the heart of it all. From all […]
Engagement | Romantic Era Meets NYC at The Cloisters Museum | Ade and Gina
Our engagement session today is so sweet! We are ushering in the week with a lovely couple, Jason and Jade, who met at a pizzeria in Old Town. Their first date was to see Chinese acrobats at George Mason University. You’ll have to read on for more on this lovely couple! From the Photographer: Jason and […]
{Real Curvy Engagement} Battery Park Engagement in NYC | Resonance Vision
I love opening my inbox and getting a submission from a couple that is truly and utterly in love and then have their images be AMAZING, is definitely the icing on top. That was definitely the case with today’s lovely featured couple. I just love their story, how well they look together and the love […]
{Fashion Friday} Top Trends for Plus Size Brides from NYC Bridal Week
Check out my picks HERE A few weeks ago I was able to be at one of the biggest bridal events that happens twice a year, Bridal Fashion Week in NYC. It is the one time a year that all designers come out and show off their newest designs. And I did […]
{Engagement Session} Biology Classmate’s Love Blossoms in NYC South Bronx | Danfredo Photography
First off I am a Biology major so y’all know that I was dying when I read the story of these two lovebirds meeting in their college Biology class. So of course I was loving it from start to finish. Danfredo Photography did a great job capturing them in the most beautiful places of South […]
The Bridal Brunch NYC by Black Bride
We’re so excited to share this fabulous event with you because unlike any other bridal shows you’ve been to this is a themed bridal bunch. So you can expect an amazing Harlem Renaissance experience with a limited number of attendees so you will actually get to meet and mingle with vendors, which is HUGE. And […]
Weight Loss and Weddings…..Let’s be Realistic?
*Originally posted on 2/6/14 So of course this whole Biggest Loser uproar has been abuzz online and caused many of us to really contemplate….How much is too much weight to lose and what’s realistic? Image via Celebrity Yahoo Let’s be honest, I don’t fault Rachel Fredrickson for wanting to lose the weight, heck we all […]
STYLED SHOOT | 45 and Fabulous | Whatnot Shop Photography
Today we are sharing an amazing styled shoot. It’s a shoot from someone out of our own wedding industry community… I just love that. Check out what Kimberly of Love, Laughter and Elegance: Wedding and Event Planning. “This is a styled shoot, celebrating the woman that I am at this point in my life. I […]
REAL WEDDING | Glitzy Glam + Starry Night in Illinois | Candace Sims Photography
Saydie and David met back in 2005 right before they left for college to the University of Iowa. David was seeing hearts when he first laid eyes on her. Saydie on the other hand didn’t seem to notice. Time and time again they’d catch themselves at the same place at the same time. Coincidence? Maybe, […]
REAL WEDDING | Elegant and Romantic Old World Italian Wedding in New York | Resonance Vision
Today’s wedding is a mix of elegance and the romance of old world Italy. I love this couple’s story because we have really seen it blossom from their engagement session to their amazing wedding. I love how they incorporated a significant number “718” throughout their wedding, couple’s alway get me when they incorporate that personal […]
REAL WEDDING | Rustic and Vintage New York Wedding | Jay Zhang Photography
Today we have a fabulous mix of vintage and rustic wedding. I just love how Grace and Tim bring both of these two very popular trends together and allow them to really complement each other. And can we talk about the different purple colors, love it! Check out more below. Congrats you two! Grace & […]
REAL WEDDING | Romantic and Intimate Parisian Wedding | I Heart Paris
JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. These two love birds got married during a gorgeous wedding in Paris and it was amazing! Including a food tour, a rehearsal dinner on a cruise and sharing a champagne toast after the ceremony with their mothers, a French tradition. Check out […]
REAL WEDDING | Blush, Burgundy and Yellow New York Bookstore Wedding | John Keon Photo
Today’s wedding is a literary enthusiasts dream come true. We are featuring a New York wedding that takes place in an actual bookstore. I love it!! It’s perfect for these two love birds who have a love for writing. They are both writers and wanted to have a wedding among friends, in the warmth and […]
Plus Size Bridal Collection of the Week | Curve Collection by Chosen by One Day
I am absolutely in love with this new Curve Collection by Chosen by One Day. I saw it on a bride and shared it on my instagram, check it out below and everyone feel in love with it. How I’m feeling today going into the weekend! What’s everyone’s plans for the weekend? // Image via […]
FASHION FRIDAY | Mix and Match Bridesmaids with Embroidered Dresses from Kennedy Blue
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FASHION FRIDAY | New Collection Just for Indie Curvy Brides Arrives at Lovely Bride
As we all know it can be hard to find stylist wedding gowns as a plus size bride, and it becomes even harder when you are looking for a certain style. So when I found out that there was a new spot that all my Indie curvy brides NEED to visit; y’all know I had […]
REAL WEDDING | CLASSIC OCEANSIDE WEDDING | MR DREW PHOTOGRAPHY
Amy and Matt married in a classic oceanside wedding with plenty of personal touches. The Salisbury, Massachusetts Blue Ocean Event Center is literally right on the water—the huge windows overlook the electric blue ocean. Cute additions included their love of Legos (adorable) and gorgeous floral arrangements. Thank you for sharing your special day with us, […]
ENGAGEMENT | New York Park Engagement | Kate Famiglietti
I love New York, the hustle the bustle, the amazing food and even the vibe of the people. But the one thing that I do truly enjoy about NYC are the amazing parks and outdoor spaces that have been created. Today’s couple did their engagement session at a park in New York and I just […]
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PLANNING | It’s All About The Guys! Choosing Right For The Man In Your Life
When it comes to planning a wedding, most of the focus and attention goes straight to the bride. What will she wear? What colour dress will she pick for her bridesmaids? Is she going to arrive on time or be fashionably late and keep her new beau waiting? It can all be totally overwhelming, let’s […]
REAL WEDDING | NAUTICAL KATE SPADE WEDDING IN BROOKLYN | Levana Melamed
A “nautical Kate Spade” inspired theme brought this October Brooklyn wedding together. Tania and Israel married at the Hudson River Golf Club while 80 guests looked on. It was a very intimate and special wedding. The two so deserved this happily ever after—they met at a young widow support group after both losing their significant […]
STYLED SHOOT | Colorful Whimsy | Aisle Society Experience
A few months again I was in NYC for Bridal Week and I got to hang out with some of my fellow Aisle Society bloggers creating a fabulous event The Aisle Society Experience. The concept behind the event for genius, it was a collaboration of all our different styles and aesthetics, it was amazing! The amazing […]
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TRAVEL | Be Wowed by A WeddingMoon at Sandals
My mind lately has been thinking of warmer places, especially with school starting for my littles, it makes me think about warming spots even more. And one of my favorite places that I visited last year for our Aisle Society retreat was the amazing Sandals at Royal Bohemian resort. You should check out my Instagram (you […]
HOME SUNDAY |Anniversary Photo Shoot Advice & Inspiration
You’ve spent a year in wedded bliss with your new hubby, basking in the glow of being newlyweds. To commemorate this special one-year anniversary occasion, many couples opt to take special photos. We consulted some photographers whose work we featured over the past few months to give us some advice on how to create the […]
{Fashion Friday| Casablanca Hits the Runway at New York Fashion Bridal Week
I had such a great time when I was in NYC for New York Fashion Bridal Week (NYFBW). I saw so many different things and it was amazing. One of my high points of the week were getting to see these gorgeous curvy models showcase stunning plus size bridal gowns. And of course I was […]
{Best Of} Best Plus Size Engagements of 2015
For all those lovely plus size brides to be that got engaged over the holidays, first off congrats! Getting engaged is one of the most amazing things that can happen to you. We definitely want you to finish out your holiday before you get started on your planning but if you are looking for […]
{Fashion Friday} 4 Major Undergarment “No, No’s” for Plus Size Brides
You are in the process of picking out your plus size wedding dress for the big day, and someone tells you that you need to look for your undergarments too. WHAT!? Most people don’t realize that what you’re wearing underneath is just as important as your dress. In fact, it’s your base layer that pulls […]
{Real Plus Size Wedding} Budget Brooklyn Wedding | Rav Carlotti
It is always amazing when we get weddings submitted that really are unique and today’s wedding is just that. Today’s couple created this wonder wedding with a budget of $5,000. Yes, it took them 2 years to research and plan it but they did it. She is even sharing with us how she was able […]