Category Archives: Wedding Planning

A Bridal Soiree: February 28th

Danielle Nicole Barr

A bridal soiree: February 28th

Brides-to-be, grab your guys (or girlfriends!) for A Bridal Soiree at Elegance Salon & Spa, this Friday, February 28 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Budgeting For Your Wedding

Danielle Nicole Barr

Budgeting for your wedding

It's true - weddings are expensive! I was married last November, and you better believe my final budget was nowhere close to the budget I had in my head when my husband popped the question. Still, my wedding was perfect, and I wouldn't change a thing - including the budget. These tips can help when ...

Wedding Day Kisses

Danielle Nicole Barr

Wedding day kisses

In honor of Valentine's Day, we've compiled some of the most precious wedding day kisses we've come across. From at-the-alter smooches to sweet forehead pecks, each of these couples is as beautiful as the next.

The Groom's Face: Must Have Shots

Danielle Nicole Barr

The groom’s face: must have shots

The key to capturing must-have wedding memories is first knowing which ones you won’t want to miss out on. To help guide you, check out our list of the top five shots you’ll treasure for eternity.

Milwaukee Wedding Showcase: Iron Horse Hotel

Danielle Nicole Barr

Milwaukee wedding showcase: Iron Horse Hotel

Looking for an intimate wedding venue? The Iron Horse Hotel is hosting a wedding showcase on February 8. There, couples will be able to tour the hotel's unique event spaces (both indoor and outdoor), meet vendors and sample select hors d'oeuvres and champagnes.

Milwaukee Wedding Show: Weddings In The Ward 2014

Danielle Nicole Barr

Milwaukee wedding show: Weddings in the Ward 2014

Want a chance to win $1,200 toward custom wedding bands and other jewelry from A-Trio Jewelers? This is the largest prize ever awarded at Weddings in the Ward, and you can have the chance to win it Saturday, February 8, 2014. Weddings in the Ward features venues, photographers, salons, entertainment...

Wedding Trunk Show: Third Coast Style

Danielle Nicole Barr

Wedding Trunk Show: Third Coast Style

Looking for unique accessories for your wedding day? Third Coast Style, 514 N. Water Street, is hosting a Wedding Trunk Show from February 12 - March 2 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Milwaukee Bridal Shower Venue: The Ruby Tap

Danielle Nicole Barr

Milwaukee bridal shower venue: The Ruby Tap

Brides-to-be, if The Ruby Tap doesn't ring a bell - listen up. The Ruby Tap is a cozy, casual spot featuring wines on tap, self-service wine machines, and local Wisconsin beers, cheeses, meats, and desserts; perfect for a bridal shower or bachelorette party.

Wedding DIY: Mr & Mrs Sign

Danielle Nicole Barr

Wedding DIY: Mr & Mrs Sign

Over months of planning, I knew I wanted a silver sequin tablecloth for our head table. Well, combine the fact that they are difficult to find + expensive to make + pricey to rent, I had to improvise. Instead, I chose to add sparkle in another way - by creating this DIY Mr & Mrs sign for our hea...

Bridal Show: Wonderful World Of Weddings

Danielle Nicole Barr

Bridal show: Wonderful World of Weddings

Plans this weekend? If not, be sure to check out the 46th Annual Wonderful World of Weddings at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Park, on January 4 & 5 from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ten Things Not To Do On Your Wedding Day

Danielle Nicole Barr

Ten things not to do on your wedding day

For all the joys of getting married, there’s no denying that, in terms of both time and money, it’s not exactly a cheap endeavour. Throw in the once in a lifetime day and you have an event that most people are desperate to get right.

Top 7 Bridal Accessories

Danielle Nicole Barr

Top 7 bridal accessories

While every girl dreams of the day they'll say yes to the dress, their wedding dreams can't come true until each accessory is put into place. We chatted with Lisa Carro of A Saavy Bride to get her take on the must-have wedding accessories for every bride.

Enter To Win A Dream Wedding Giveaway

Danielle Nicole Barr

Enter to win a dream wedding giveaway

For the second year in a row, Zilli Hospitality Group will make dreams come true for one engaged couple. Zilli is a Milwaukee-based event planning, catering and entertainment services company and has planned thousands of weddings in the area. The prize package includes: $5,000 for catering with the ...

Brides On A Budget: Wedding Specials With Marcus Hotels

Danielle Nicole Barr

Brides on a budget: Wedding specials with Marcus Hotels

If you're a bride on a budget, take a look at the newly designed Marcus Hotels wedding website. The site showcases the company's three exclusive Milwaukee properties: The Pfister Hotel, InterContinental Milwaukee and Hilton Milwaukee City Center, and offers discounts for non-traditional wedding days...

Milwaukee Wedding Nails: Polished Nail Bar

Danielle Nicole Barr

Milwaukee wedding nails: Polished Nail Bar

One step in your wedding day beauty regimen: nails. Oftentimes, brides will make getting their nails done into a girls day - adding brunch, wine or laughs into the mix.

Boutique Brookfield Rental Company: Plates Etc.

Danielle Nicole Barr

Boutique Brookfield rental company: Plates etc.

Brides looking to add an eclectic touch to their special day can start at Plates etc. Owners Barbara and Louise officially opened the business in August 2013. As a locally-owned boutique company, they specialize in renting mis-matched china as if they had belonged together all along.

Planning A Milwaukee Wedding: Start To Finish

Amanda Shallow

Planning a Milwaukee wedding: Start to finish

Within the next year I am going to take you with me on my adventures in planning a wedding in Milwaukee, from my engagement to the honeymoon and getting back to reality.

DIY Bachelor Party Hangover Kits

Danielle Nicole Barr

DIY bachelor party hangover kits

Create easy and useful DIY hangover kits for your fiance and friends on their bachelor party. Whether they're headed to Vegas or somewhere local, these kits can be tailored to their event.

Milwaukee Wedding Catering: Tall Guy And A Grill

Danielle Nicole Barr

Milwaukee Wedding Catering: Tall Guy and a Grill

If you're a bride looking for a new catering option, check out Tall Guy and a Grill, 7227 W. North Ave. What started as a tailgate business in 2009 quickly turned into more, opening their first store in East Wauwatosa on July 13, 2013.

Local Milwaukee Wedding Favors: Treat Bake Shop

Danielle Nicole Barr

Local Milwaukee wedding favors: Treat Bake Shop

Looking for a unique wedding favor? How about something delicious and local to add to your in-room welcome bags for out-of-town guests? Treat Bake Shop offers just that with their spiced pecans.