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Simply Wed: Play That Funky Music
By Casey Nilsson At first, we swore off all typical sources for reception music: no Chicken-Dance-leading DJ, no cheesy wedding band, just our favorite tunes on shuffle on my iPod. …
Send Him A Little Message
If your future hubby is having trouble channeling his whimsical side, help him out a little.
Alternative Bouquets
By Lauren Hom If you’re all for originality, creating an unique bouquet is a great way to add personality to your wedding day without coming off as too eccentric. Mix …
Simply Wed: Putting the “We” Back in Wedding
By Casey Nilsson Planning a backyard wedding is tough stuff. Every detail, from the restroom trailer to the wine pairings to the entrees to the diameter of paper lanterns, must …
Pretty Practical
By Jennifer Steffy Swanson When it comes to weddings, there is room to be whimsical, romantic and slightly over-the-top, but that place is outside of your registry. Here, practicality should …
Simply Wed: Making a List, Checking it Twice
By Casey Nilsson The big guy in the red suit sure has it easy: A person’s either naughty or nice. That’s it, black and white. It could be because he …
Simply Wed: Industry Chicks I Could Hang With
By Casey Nilsson Earlier this year, I was bagged and dragged (that’s offensively dramatic; I’m sorry) to a wedding expo. Aside from the lovely, lovely ladies at Rhode Island Monthly’s …
In Color
By Lauren Hom It’s a new year, and according to Pantone — the color authority — tangerine is out. Pantone’s “it” color for 2013 is emerald, and what better to celebrate …
Simply Wed: Anybody Have an Extra $47K I Can Borrow?
By Casey Nilsson According to the annual Real Weddings Survey by the Knot and the Wedding Channel, Rhode Island ranks fifth in the country for wedding costs, coming in at …
Simply Wed: Romantic Hair
By Casey Nilsson The hairpiece is a big deal. Some ladies like a touch of glitz, others go for sweeping veils or silk adornments. Me, I’ve always wanted to glide …
DIY? Absolutely!
By Lauren Hom Admit it: You’ve been eyeing — almost stalking — the wedding tab on Pinterest, and the DIYs look pretty good. You can almost taste those self-made s’mores …
Simply Wed: On Finding “The One”
By Casey Nilsson I’m not talking about the man. I’m talking about the dress. I found it. Within my budget. In less than thirty minutes. At a retail chain. And …