The first step in planning your wedding is deciding on a budget, and the most important part of budgeting is setting your priorities. Whether you’re dreaming of a five-course meal or a designer dress, most brides I know all had one splurge in common: the photographer. Wedding photos are the most lasting part of your big day (aside from the memories, of course!), so it’s important to do them Read more

Today's Valentine's Day, and the love-filled holiday is sure to inspire a plethora of marriage proposals. But whether you're just starting your wedding planning or you've been engaged for months, some of the first big to dos on your wedding checklist include taking your engagement photos and sending out save-the-dates. So why not combine the two? There are endless possibilities when it comes to Read more

QVC helped kick off the Fashion Week festivities with a runway show featuring the work of their celebrity designers, including Camila Alves, Isaac Mizrahi, Cynthia Vincent, and Geren Ford, in NYC last night. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen sat front row next to Isaac at the event while Camila, Kelly Bensimon, Olivia Palermo, in Tibi pants, and Maria Menounos also took prime seats. Camila wore her Read more

Gorgeous and romantic photos of Valentine-themed weddings convinced us that Feb. 14, doesn't always have to be the cheesiest day of the year. But now I have a much-too-sweet treat for those of you who like to hate on the Hallmark holiday — bad vintage Valentines! The fact that children were intended to exchange most of these does not make them any better. Warning: lots of bad puns ahead! Read more

This week's episode of Gossip Girl picks up right after last week's wedding and Blair's subsequent escape. Dan is assisting Blair with her post-reception plan, but everyone else is left wondering where the bride has run off to, and what it means to the royal family. Meanwhile, Georgina continues her scheming under the guise of Gossip Girl, so let's talk about that and all the other OMG moments Read more

The latest from the Upper East Side set is Blair's most glamorous since the royal Vera Wang wedding gown. We spotted Blair hitting the Gossip Girl set (and locking lips with Lonely Boy — gasp!) in a dreamy pink-princess confection from Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2012. Since half the fun of the Upper East Side drama is what everyone is wearing, we're delving into season five's best looks. Some, Read more

I first became a fan of Ikea's Ung Drill Frame when I was searching for a photo prop for my wedding last August. Ornate, affordable, and very lightweight, I decided to paint the frame a pale peach and convert it into a chalkboard sign for guests to write messages on and hold in the photo booth. Since then, I swapped the peach for a charcoal gray and hung it in my kitchen. I noticed that other Read more

My November wedding was all about the love, and we really took that theme to heart when it came to the decor. We had heart balloons, pillows, favor tags, and more incorporated in the big day, and whatever I couldn't find I made. So for our table seating assignments I made little red heart magnets that would not only display the table assignments on a magnetic board, the guests could take them as Read more

In this week's episode — the 100th of the series — it's time for Blair's royal wedding, Georgina's reappearance, and the return of Gossip Girl. Chuck vows not to interfere with the wedding, but when an unexpected guest arrives at his penthouse begging him to break up the ceremony, he takes it as a sign. From a couple of love confessionals to the ultimate Gossip Girl blast, let's go over this Read more

Ready or not here comes the bride! Tonight marks Gossip Girl's 100th episode, and Blair and Louis will finally make it to the altar for their royal wedding. Blair looks gorgeous in her Vera Wang gown, while her bridesmaids (including Serena, of course) are decked out in pastry-pink dresses and fascinators. Meanwhile, Chuck and Georgina are lurking in the wings, which means they're likely hatching Read more