Your send-off is like a launch-pad, rocketing you and your partner out into the world as a couple. You can do your send-off after the ceremony, or after the reception. Many brides worry that if they save their send-off for the end of the reception, there won't be enough guests left. However, the ... continue reading...
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Should I Have A Boho Wedding? Checklist For The Perfect Boho Bride
Not sure if a boho wedding is right for you? As you consider your wedding style, think about your authentic self. Your wedding can be an expression of who you and your partner are, and what your relationship stands for. What do you value? What do you appreciate? What inspires your relationship? This ... continue reading...
8 Outdoor Activities to Keep Kids Entertained at Your Wedding
For parents with kids, events like a wedding can sometimes become a nightmare. The great outdoors plus fancy wedding clothes can equal disaster quickly. Help your guests out by providing productive activities for the kids to entertain themselves with while their parents enjoy the event. They will ... continue reading...
5 Ways to Display Your Wedding Schedule to Guests
Although several of your guests may be more of the "go with the flow" type, most people appreciate having a wedding reception schedule so they have a better idea of when dinner ends and the dancing music begins. If you decide that you want to provide your guests with a timeline for the evening, your ... continue reading...
Boho Chic Stylized Shoot
There are some days when we enjoy looking at grand weddings with over-the-top styling and mind-blowing details. But there are other days, when we enjoy looking at intimate weddings with simpler décor with a modern approach on the bohemian design. (Don’t get me wrong through, both kinds are ... continue reading...
8 Ways to Use Recycled Pallets in Your Wedding
Why are more and more couples using pallets in their wedding? Because it is an inexpensive, eco-friendly, durable material that adds a gorgeous rustic touch to any wedding. Here are 8 ways to use recycled pallets in your wedding. Signs Whether you need to instruct your guests where to sit, display ... continue reading...
16 Braids to Inspire Your Bridal Hairstyle
Braids certainly have their advantages when it comes to bridal hairstyles – they provide lots of little areas to tuck pretty combs or flowers into, keep your hair out of your eyes, and evoke a bit of that fairytale princess vibe. But you don’t have to have long hair to create a beautiful bridal ... continue reading...
Wedding Planning Advice from Real Brides: Part 2
As promised here is part 2 of our roundup of advice from real brides we’ve featured on the blog! If you missed part 1 check it out [here]. In this post we’ve gathered wedding planning advice from outdoor brides on the subjects of time management and budget. It’s not always easy staying organized, ... continue reading...
Wedding Planning Advice from Real Brides: Part 1
We’ve featured hundreds of real weddings here on Sweet Violet Bride in the past five years. That is a lot of bride’s and more than a few had some tips for those in the planning process. In fact they’ve shared so much great advice we decided to split this post into two parts (keep an eye out for part ... continue reading...
Romantic Spring Road Trip Styles from ModCloth
*FTC This post contains affiliate links and if you click on them I may receive a small percentage of the sale. Springtime is right around the corner (or has perhaps arrived if you don’t live in the frigid Northeast) and that means getting out and seeing some new sights! Many of you will have ... continue reading...
Picnic Bridal Shower Party Inspiration + Ideas
It's picnic season! If you're in charge of planning a summer bridal shower then this is a theme you should definitely consider (especially if the bride is outdoorsy). A picnic party allows for a relaxed and casual atmosphere where the bride and her friends can take a break from the stresses of ... continue reading...
Sweet Violet Bride’s Best of the Year
Hello, Violets! I hope you've all been having a lovely holiday season. Hard to believe it is the last day of the year...and what a busy one it's been! In 2014 we gave you the first two issues of our namesake magazine, published 238 posts on the blog, and received close to half a million views. Here ... continue reading...
