
I spotted these
Wine Cork Placecard Holders ($23.95) at Bright and Bold, which are actually made of resin, and thought they'd make a fabulous and simple
DIY for a bridal shower brunch (or any other event). It's kind of a sad fact that these are being mass produced, but we won't get into that. I'm sure most guests would get a kick out of them, especially my girlfriends who are staunch wine fans.

It's
wedding season and we all know what that means — let the
bachelorette parties begin! Whether you're off to Vegas, Mexico, or are partying in town, I asked you to find an outfit that makes you look and feel hot, hot, hot.
I started you off with this
Natori Animal-Print Thong ($36) because it's important to feel sassy underneath it all.

I must preface this post by saying, "Yes, this invite is rather kitschy." But, Vegas is kitschy too, so I whole-heartedly embrace it! Despite the rhinestones, the
Beyond Design Custom Vegas Bachelorette Party Invitation ($4.75) is actually well-designed, affordable, and seems to be good quality.

This week PartySugar's busy planning a spectacular
Bridal Shower. There's a fantastic
menu and beautifully-made
printable invites. However if you're the one headed to the shower, not planning it, I found this adorable kitchen "cake" for you to bring.

You may not be a
DIY bride but you probably enjoy being involved in most of the details of your wedding day. There are some engaged gals, though, that leave it all (invites, floral arrangements, color scheme, tablecloths, etc.) up to a wedding planner (or their moms). Take this poll and let me know where you fall in the bunch.

I love this set of
bridal shower invitations ($14.50 for a set of 12), in part because it reminds me a little of my
recent trend alert. The design is simple, classical, and absolutely beautiful. Just send in the details of your bridal shower, and within a few days you'll have your invitation sent to you.

Landon Pigg's "Coffee Shop" is a song I'll probably always associate with engagement proposals and diamond rings. The song first wiggled its way into my subconscious over the holiday season as the backdrop for those
"a diamond is forever" ads with the couple kissing in the car in a snowy city. When I finally heard the full version of the song several weeks back, it seemed like I'd already been listening to it for years — and in a good way.

Isn't it fabulous how many parties are associated with a
wedding? For my girlfriend Elena, I've already planned an
engagement party and the
reception. This week I'm planning her bridal shower.

It's
wedding season and we all know what that means — let the
bachelorette parties begin! Whether you're off to Vegas, Mexico, or are partying in town, you want to find an outfit that makes you look and feel hot, hot, hot. It's your chance to wear whatever you want without being called a hoochie.

Bachelor and bachelorette parties are so odd to me. Some of them seem to undermine the symbolism of the romantic gesture of getting married. Like, how does having a stripper grind on you during a lap dance signify that you're ready to walk down the aisle with your sweetie?