Wedding Planning Timeline: One Year Mark pt. 2.

Hi Everyone!!

When you're a year out from your wedding, in addition to determining budget, guest list and the overall feel of your wedding, there are a few other things you need to start thinking about.

Deciding on your bridal party is something that should be done as soon as possible.  Like your fiancé and yourself, your bridal party is going to need time to prepare and save money as well.  Asking someone to be in your wedding is a big commitment.  They may need to travel from out of town, so giving them time to make arrangements is best.

via: the knot.

Something else to do a year out from your wedding is hire your wedding planner. Weather you're having someone to help with every aspect of your wedding or just a day of coordinator, finding them at the beginning of the planning process is a good idea.

Having an engagement party is also something that happens right after the engagement. Not everyone has one, but it's a good way to celebrate your recent engagement.

This is also a good time to start trying on wedding dresses.  You need around eight months to have your dress ordered, so having extra time to try on dresses will be great. This will give you time to figure out what you like and what looks good on you before you decide on the right dress.

Jim Hjelm. Picture via: the knot.

You should also start looking at photographers and videographers.  Try to decide what style you prefer, and ask friends and family for recommendations. 

Trying to get most of the big details of your wedding out of the way in the beginning is a great idea, but not necessary.  If things kind of fall into place a year out from your wedding you're very lucky.  Don't think you have to have everything done right away, though. Really think about what you want, and enjoy the planning of your wedding! 

I hope this helped! 
XO. Val

Wednesday Wow's. [2.12.14]

Hi Everyone!

I'm starting a new installment on my blog called 'Wednesday Wow's'. Every Wednesday I'm going to share with you something I am loving in the wedding world this week.  

This week's 'Wednesday Wow' is this AMAZING dress by Hayley Paige! 

This dress is absolutely stunning! It's from the Hayley Paige Spring 2014 Collection. It's a real piece of art.  It's unlike anything I've ever seen before.  It will turn some heads when you walk down the isle in this dress.

I'll be back next week with another installment of 'Wednesday Wow's'.

XO, Val

wedding dress trend of 2014

Hi everyone! hope you're having an awesome day!

When it comes to what wedding dresses are in trend, I feel like it changes every day.  with bridal fashion week behind us, I saw something that stuck out from the others and that is sleeves, but not just sleeves; beaded sleeves.  I know sleeves are nothing new AT ALL, but some of these dresses are unlike anything I have seen before.  While some dresses look good at the moment- but you know they will soon be out of style. I feel like these particular dresses will stand the test of time. They are so classic and elegant looking. I cant get enough!  

Here are a few of my favorite dresses:

These dresses by Anne Barge are just stunning!! I particularly love the second one because I think it is the dress Robin on 'How I Met Your Mother' wears for her wedding!! OBSESSED.

These dresses by Hayley Paige are to die for!! totally in love with the top detail (which i think is detachable) PERFECTION.

I feel like this one from Marchesa is so etherial. So perfect for an outdoor wedding.

These two from Monique Lhuillier are amazing.  Not surprising.  Monique Lhullier knows wedding dresses! 

This dress from rivini is absolutely STUNNING. wow. you can wear this dress and show off your amazing shoes! PERFECT. 

So those were just a few of the dressing I am currently drooling over. Hope you enjoyed.

XO, Val