B/maidS

BECAUSE BRIDESMAIDS ARE PEOPLE TOO.

If you don’t have a bachelorette party playlist, are you even having a bachelorette party? Immediately opens Spotify … add to favorites. While you’re at it, but sure to add our getting ready playlist. We all have those songs that we hear a few seconds of and immediately can’t help, but move our body. Whether […]

If You Don’t Have a Bachelorette Party Playlist, Are You Even Having One?

Enjoy some of our favorite ready to wear dresses and sustainable clothing brands that are not from Amazon. We compiled this list for inspiration regarding color and prints. Most, if not all these gorgeous dresses double as Wedding Guest attire or Wedding Rehearsal Dresses. Keep scrolling for our picks on what to wear to a […]

What to Wear to a Bridal Shower

Hello, lovely Bridesmaids! Buckle up because we’re about to embark on an epic journey as the backbone of our friend’s wedding day. Welcome to the ultimate guide on How to Master Bridesmaid Duties – a detailed playbook crafted by Kay the owner and lead planner of Hayden & Co. Events – serving romantic couples that desire […]

6 Tips to Mastering Bridesmaid Duties From Hayden & Co. Events

Wedding planner, Michelle Norwood, is getting real with how she feels about some bridesmaid behavior. Now, before you go getting your feelings hurt, we’re talking extreme behavior that’s NOT the norm at Michelle’s weddings. Honestly, most wedding planners are afraid to say this but we think it needs to be said LOUDLY. We just can […]

Michelle Norwood Unfiltered: What Most Planners Are Afraid To Tell Bridesmaids

We have all seen MAJOR bachelorette parties highlighted with a supreme guest list, all the peni decor you can think of and cocktails up the wazoo. Sometimes a larger guest list can create a bit of anxiety for the Bride or planner – setting expectations that not everyone can always meet.  A delight to plan […]

How To Have A Micro Bachelorette Party In San Diego

We’re keeping it simple with a tight list of wedding pros we love. From planners to photographers and florists to fun getaways, these are just some of our highly coveted industry personal friends who are nice and do amazing work. We’re just getting started and we’ll update this list as time goes on so be […]

Wedding Pros We Know and Love

You know when sometimes you just feel like you’ve hit the wall of life? I know the feeling all too well. You can see where I’m headed, right? I needed a mental break so I wanted to book a little R&R. When you live in Southern California, Palm Springs THE go-to for a mental escape. […]

An Honest Review of Drift Hotel Palm Springs

Michelle Norwood is a destination wedding planner based in New Orleans. Named World’s Top Wedding Planner by Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and BRIDES, Michelle Norwood services the globe as a luxury destination wedding planner. You might recognize the NOLA wedding above that went absolutely viral a few years ago and if you happen to be White […]

Wedding Planner Michelle Norwood: All Time Favorite Bridesmaid Looks

Dessy is having a huge Valentine’s Day bridesmaid dress sale. Like big. Don’t sleep on this sale, save BIG on the prettiest bridesmaid dresses. It’s no secret being a bridesmaid is pretty expensive. The average bridesmaid spends about 2k on dresses, showers, gifts, travel … etc. Unless money is no object (not the case for […]

Dessy Is Having A Huge Valentine’s Day Bridesmaid Dress Sale

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We asked Destination Wedding Designer Kelsey Angelotti for some advice from the perspective of someone who designs a wedding. When Kelsey designs a wedding, she has a mental picture unlike anyone else involved. She’s looking at every last detail. Every. Last. Detail. Then when the photos come back, she’s looking again. Take a look at […]

Bridesmaids, Please Sit Down

Julie Sabatino, founder of The Stylish Bride and author of Dressed, Styled, and Down the Aisle is sharing her style forecast for 2024. For almost two decades, Julie and her team have been helping couples express their personal style through fashion at their wedding. Julie’s got her finger on the pulse, so read on to hear what bridesmaid […]

Julie Sabatino is Sharing Her Bridesmaid Style Forecast For 2024

Why Would You EVER Hire a Bridesmaid?

Get real, why would you EVER hire a bridesmaid? What does that even mean, hiring a bridesmaid? Would you do it? A lot of opinions are swirling about this after Bridesmaid For Hire went viral last week. Don’t worry, we have our OWN opinions. But We Hire Everyone Else Before we get there, let’s talk […]

Why Would You EVER Hire a Bridesmaid?

Jeannie Savage of Details Details is well known for her meticulous planning and passion for perfection. After all, she started one of the most successful planning and design houses in Orange County, CA and has been creating beautiful and extravagant weddings for over twenty years. She’s a wealth of knowledge (to say the least), a […]

Bridesmaid Dos and Don’ts from Jeannie Savage of Details Details

Addi was recently married (we’re so wowed by her style) it was amazing. Check out a tiny sneak of her wedding here. You’re going to want to take a note from her stylebook for sure – but – we’re really here for the bridesmaids. Addi’s dishing out all she did and all they did for […]

This Real Bride Spills it All About Her Bridesmaids and Bachelorette Party

When Should I Order My Bridesmaid Dress?

When should I order my bridesmaid dress? The short answer is that you need to order your bridesmaid dress about 6 months before the wedding. Just do it, save yourself a huge headache of being that girl. Made to Order Most custom made bridesmaid dresses will take anywhere from 6-12 weeks. Order in advance and […]

When Should I Order My Bridesmaid Dress?