http://www.amysguide.com To All Things Bride Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:07:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en December is the most popular month for engagements… and January of course brings a new year and lots of planning for future brides. Brides-to-be will love Sarah Pinto’s new weekly planners. I especially love this blue one with a horseshoe on the cover that reads, “this is my lucky year”. ... http://www.amysguide.com/?p=155 Chances are, after you tie the knot, a move might be involved. I received a moving announcement from a friend and couldn’t believe how cute it was. I of course had to know right away who created it — thankfully the imprint on the back lead me Robyn ... http://www.amysguide.com/?p=154 Things to do on your honeymoon: Sunbathe? Yes. Candlelit dinners? Check. Adventures with your new hubby - yessiree. Write 100 thank you notes? No thanks. Unless you’re uber-organized, chances are by the time your wedding day rolls around, you’ll have a pile of notes to write. Not sure how you’ll ever catch ... http://www.amysguide.com/?p=153 Bridal sales and events everywhere! Check out some fabulous upcoming events that you shouldn’t miss. SAN FRANCISCO Sale at Glamour Closet! New arrivals include Monique Lhuillier, Reem Acra, Carolina Herrera, Richard Glasgow, Lazaro & MORE! Gown styles include MANY sheath & destination gowns as well as ballgowns, modified A-line trumpet & ... http://www.amysguide.com/?p=152 While I’ve been remiss in writing Amy’s Guide lately, I haven’t been out of the wedding loop. I’m officially addicted to my new favorite bridal blog, www.WeddingBee.com. While technically a site for New York Brides, the site has PLENTY of excellent advice and ideas for non-NYC brides. ... http://www.amysguide.com/?p=151 From our friends at New York Magazine: The Brides Against Breast Cancer sale features new and used wedding gowns from Carolina Herrera, Paula Varsalona, and Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier at a reduced price; dresses that were normally up to $15,000 are now from $250. A $20 donation helps terminally ill breast-cancer ... http://www.amysguide.com/?p=149 Couples often face the dilemma of what to serve at their wedding. Beer and wine only? Full bar? Specialty drinks? Here is some advice to guide you through the process. 1. Check with your venue first. If you’re getting married at a winery, chances are the venue has already ... http://www.amysguide.com/?p=148 New Yorkers are sure to be the envy of brides everywhere with these fantastic sales and events. Bergdorf Goodman’s wedding dresses from Carolina Herrera, Badgley Mischka, and Melissa Sweet are reduced by 50 to 85 percent ($700 to $2,500). When: Through 7/15 (Mon.-Fri. 10-8; Sat. 10-7; Sun. noon-6) Where: 754 Fifth Ave., nr. ... http://www.amysguide.com/?p=147 They were the people who got you through the process. The ones who spent hours with you explaining the difference between fondant and buttercream. They gave you a break on peonies when you HAD to have them in your bouquet, even though they weren’t in your budget. And now it ... http://www.amysguide.com/?p=143 Have to be a bridesmaid (again)? At least you can have more fun with dresses now. Get those creative juices flowing by convincing your pal the bride to choose one of the new lines of DIY—that’s “do it yourself”— bridal party dresses. The gals can choose all the elements, ... http://www.amysguide.com/?p=98