Reasons to the Great Bridal Expo Show:

• It’s huge, so attendees get to meet the most bridal vendors, try the most samples & walk away with the most ideas
• They have the BEST bridal fashion show in the business…complete with collections right off of the runways in New York
• Prizes galore! Enter to win complete dining sets, gowns and honeymoons

Our newlywed blog readers can score free tickets to the Great Bridal Expo show this Sunday! Simply go to greatbridalexpo.com – enter MNMBEX in the space provided, and you will be able to print your FREE tickets for 2! What better way to celebrate your engagement and wedding, than to spend time with a few close friends exploring the options available to make your wedding day truly amazing?!

Are you planning to go to the show?  Who’s going with you?  Your mom, fiance or bridesmaids?  We’d love to hear what you’re hoping to see or find when you’re there…so leave a comment!

Short Answer: No, we are not a name change kit.

Long Answer: We are an online name change service.

What’s the difference? When you order a name change kit you spend precious newlywed time waiting for it to come in the mail, sorting through the multitude of forms you receive, writing in your information eight million times and then figuring out where/when/how to file each form from the paragraphs of legal mumbo jumbo instructions.  Not sounding too “convenient” is it?

The MissNowMrs.com service allows you to purchase an online name change account and immediately begin answering questions that will auto-complete the name change forms you specifically need to file in your state and situation.  You enter your maiden name and new married name ONCE and those names appear in the appropriate places on all of your name change forms. Say goodbye to writer’s cramp and white out!  Our service also provides easy filing instructions for each form, including a bullet pointed list of what needs to be filed with the form and insider tips on how to file by mail or miss the long office lines.  We’ve simplified the 13 hour hassle of married name change into 30 minutes!

Hopefully that clears up the difference between name change kits and name change services!  Please let us know if you have more questions in a comment.

Actions Speak Louder than Words

When your relationship is feeling rocky, the first thing most women want to do is speak up about it, but that is not always the best thing to do. When tempers are already on a short leash because of earlier arguments, tension is high because of outside stresses, or communication has simply run dry, talking about it might add fuel to the fire.  Consider instead the ways that you can say what you feel without opening your mouth (it helps to envision how to communicate with a cave man).  Are you tired of fighting and just want your partner to know that you are willing to hold on? Then, perhaps the best way to say so is with an impromptu hug. Slow dancing, hand holding, rubbing shoulders, and other similar gestures have universal meaning and will very likely let  him know what you’re feeling.

Offer a Helping Hand

Perhaps one of the reasons that your spouse has been in a bad mood recently has more to do with outside pressures that it has to do with you. Perhaps he or she just needs a helping hand. Marriage is about team work, so show that you understand by helping with a small task, chore, or just offering some insightful advice when he or she is talking about problems at work. Taking the trash out might seem like a small thing…but it may mean a great deal to your stressed out spouse!  Knowing someone is in your corner can make any situation more bearable.

Create Love Tokens

Another great way to demonstrate your feelings without words is through small tokens. Handmade cards left in a place that he or she is sure to find them, lunch delivered to the office during the day, or even a message scribbled on the fogged over bathroom mirror are great wordless ways to show love and affection. Taking the time to make another person know that you are thinking about him or her is the best way to show how much you care. However, these ‘gifts’ tend to lose their meaning when only given after a fight. These are the things that should be done now and then and consistently throughout a relationship. They don’t have to be frequent and might occasionally be used to say sorry after an argument, but let them maintain their intended meaning. If you’re looking for a more tangible love token, we love these love stones at Red Envelope. They can be put in a coat pocket, desk drawer or even passed back and forth between you two.

Talk to us newlyweds.  What things have you done to boost your relationship during stressful times?  Did your spouse get the unspoken message you were trying to convey?  We’d love to hear from you in a comment!

Here Are a Few Reasons to Attend this Amazing Show:

• It’s huge, so attendees get to meet the most bridal vendors, try the most samples & walk away with the most ideas
• They have the BEST bridal fashion show in the business…complete with collections right off of the runways in New York
• Prizes galore! Enter to win complete dining sets, gowns and honeymoons

We would love to give our newlywed blog readers free tickets to the Great Bridal Expo show this Sunday! Simply go to greatbridalexpo.com – enter MNMBEX in the space provided, and you will be able to print your FREE tickets for 2! What better way to celebrate your engagement and wedding, than to spend time with a few close friends exploring the options available to make your wedding day truly amazing?!

Are you and your fiance or mom planning to go to the show? We’d love to hear what you’re hoping to see or find when you’re there…so leave a comment!

While it’s easy to make huge promises for 2012 (like working out 7 days a week or climbing Mount Everest), I find  making one or two small resolutions much more easy to implement throughout the entire year. Stumped on what resolutions to make for you and/or your marriage this year?  Here are a few ideas to get you started…

Resolutions for Your Marriage:

Say one nice thing about your spouse every day.

Schedule a bi-weekly date night.

Surprise your hubby once a month (be it a home made dinner or naughty lingerie).

Try a new hobby out together.

Be the wife you always thought you be (patient, kind, giving, fun, etc.).

Say something positive before you say something negative about his work/family/friends.

Resolutions for You:

Reserve 30 minutes for “you” every day.

Try a new gym class or fitness craze (it’s a great way to meet new friends & zap holiday pounds).

Make a monthly girls night schedule with your friends.

Smile at people you don’t know.

Be nice to yourself (it sounds crazy, but not being so hard on yourself relieves tons of stress).

Save up, and buy yourself the fabulous shoes you’ve been coveting!

Hopefully these ideas will act as springboards for your own 2012 resolutions.  Did you make any newlywed resolutions you’d like to share with us? Leave a comment!

Find Out What They Like The first step to finding the right gift this holiday season is to determine what things are most likely to be well-received.  In order to do this, you might have to a little covert investigation.  Carry a small notebook with you next time you are with your in-laws.  Take note of things said or noticed around the house. Is there something missing in the kitchen that one of them would surely love to have?  Did someone mention something seen in a catalog, online, or in a store?  You might even be able to start a conversation that leads down this path.  Mention a cool commercial you’ve seen recently or talk about your own shopping adventures.

Set a Budget Once you have some ideas in mind, it is time to sit down with your spouse and talk about the financial end of the holiday affairs.  How much can your household afford to spare?  This number, whatever it happens to be, needs to be split between all gift-receiving individuals.  To avoid hard feelings, it is often best to spend the same amount on each parent. Some couples decide to pay for their own parents gifts, respectively.

Shop Smart & Be Creative If you, like many Americans, are feeling the financial pinch this holiday season, don’t worry.  Everyone is aware of the economic status and the vast majority of people will understand if you have to cut holiday spending down this season.  Even those with little or nothing to spend can afford to create fantastic gifts.  Consider baking cookies or biscotti. If you have an artistic talent, use it to make something personal for your in laws.  Small, inexpensive tokens are often better received and more meaningful than impersonal ones that cost a small fortune.

What are you buying your in-laws this year?  Do you have a tried and true system that works? We’d love for you to share in a comment!

Who Should You Be Buying For? This is often the first question asked in new marriages.  While it might be obvious what gifts need to be purchased on your side of the family, because you are very familiar with the traditions, it can be far more difficult deciding which relatives of your spouse will expect a present. One of the easiest ways to figure this out is to inquire about the annual holiday events.  Is there a big get-together with the extended family?  Who attends it?  Are gifts exchanged and how?  In many families, especially large families, it is nearly impossible to get a gift for every member, so names will be drawn from a hat so each person buys just one gift.  Others may choose to have a gift swap for which each person brings one or two wrapped gifts and names are drawn deciding the order in which participants choose from the table of presents.  Knowing what happens at your spouse’s holiday gatherings can often save you a great deal of worry.  If you are still unsure of the situation, consider stockpiling a few small items wrapped and on hand for unexpected circumstances. Consider small ornaments, kitchen gadgets, scarfs, candles  or other items that anyone might enjoy and if someone gives you a gift who you haven’t shopped for, use one of these standbys to prevent an uncomfortable situation.

How Much Should You Spend? This question should not have a universal answer.  Each family faces a different set of financial circumstances.  Staying on budget with your holiday shopping should be the primary goal, rather than worrying about what others are going to shell out for gifts.  Create a budget for what you can afford, who you need to buy for, and divide the total among them.  That way, there will be no question as to whether or not you have spent enough – you have spent what you can afford. As a final note, in some families, there will be a price limit set for gifts.  If that is the case, abide by the guideline, even if you feel that it is really too little.  This avoids embarrassing those who can’t afford to spend more.

Are you anxious about holiday shopping for your in-laws this year?  Stay tuned for our Top 10 In-Law gifts post later this week!

Step One: What Do You Have to Spend? The first step in budgeting for anything is to look closely at what you can afford.  What are you bringing in each month and what is being sent back out the door for bills, utilities, mortgage, loans, etc?  Once you have a clear picture of what is left over and what you might already have stocked away, you can move on to step two.

Step Two: How Far Does it Have to Go? The money that you have accounted for will likely have to cover all holiday spending.  This is something that many people overlook, and therefore, those people end up spending more than they planned by the time the first of the new year rolls around.  Stop to make a list of everything that you will need to buy for the holiday season – wrapping paper, ingredients for dishes to pass, decorations, etc. This list should also include the names of everyone you need to have presents for (don’t forget his side of the family).  When your list is complete, move on to step three.

Step Three: Allotting For Each Category With your list in hand, you can begin to break down the money that you have budgeted, dividing it up by categories – food, gifts, accessories – and then within each category.  At the end of this step you should know approximately how much you can spend on a gift for each person on the list.  Keep in mind that you will generally spend more money of gifts for a spouse than you would on a gift for a friend.  Those distinctions really matter and will allow your budget to be stretched more efficiently.  Create a chart with the names of each person and the budgeting allowance for the gift.  Label a third column as ‘money actually spent’ so you can keep close track of how you are doing during the shopping process.

Do you have a holiday budget or wish that you did?  We’d love to hear your solutions for shopping smartly this season!

To change your middle name to your maiden name based on marriage, you will need to file your name-change forms in a specific order. File your Social Security form and your U.S. Passport forms first. Next, wait to receive both of those new documents back in your new name. Then you can go to the New York DMV and file for your new driver’s license. Your Social Security card and U.S. Passport with your new name will serve as the required 6 points of identification…AND since they show your maiden names as your middle name, you won’t have any issues getting your new license to match.

Don’t forget that our easy online name-change service helps you complete all of your name-change forms in ~30 minutes…so you can go from Miss to Mrs. in a matter of minutes and focus on the fun of the holidays as a newlywed!

We’ve scouted a few sites and come up with a few of our favorite card templates that allow you to add your own photo and a custom message to family and friends. On the family and friends note…be sure to order enough cards for your family and friends AND his!

For the Romantic

Was your wedding a dream come true with all of the details coming together to make a magical event? Share the love with one of these enchanting cards.

• Merry Kissmas

• Ornate Charm

• Holiday Sweethearts

Classic
Do trees, holly, snowflakes and some Bing Crosby sum up your perfect holiday? Give the gift of good cheer with one of these cards.

• Classy Wishes

• Holiday Cheer

Modern
Is your style simple and sleek? So are these great cards that showcase your love with minimal fuss.

• Simple Celebration

• Happy Hanukkah

For the Procrastinator:
Know you’re too busy to get a card out in time for Hanukkah or Christmas? Why not send out a New Years card wishing everyone a wonderful 2012?

• Banner of Dreams

• New Year Bubbly

Are you sending out cards this year or did we inspire you to? We’d love to hear what your cards are like in a comment!

For the sale price of $14.95, MissNowMrs.com will help you auto-complete & file your Social Security, U.S. Passport, IRS 8822, USPS, state driver’s license, vehicle title & registration, and voter registration forms! We’ll also help you notify of all of your banks, credit cards, insurances, mortgages, medical providers, investment companies and professional license boards of your new married name.

Yet another perk of our service: access to our name-change experts. They can help you understand your state’s name-change laws, assist you with complicated questions and generally make your entire name change a million times easier than trying to sort through an enormous stack of government forms on your own!

So what are you waiting for? Take advantage of this amazing sale and save money, time & stress on your name change! We can’t wait to help you go from Miss to Mrs.! Already a Mrs., but have a few friends who are getting married in 2012? Use this sale to stock up on gift cards at half price!

Here a few recipes to help you make a great impression (and pie) this Thanksgiving:

For the Traditionalist: If you and Martha Steward are BFFs make a classic dessert to add to the feast. Here are a few great recipes for pumpkin pie, apple pie and berry cobbler. Your new family is certainly in for a treat!

For the Foodie: Are you the gracious gourmet? Flaunt your skills and great taste with a Pear Tarte Tatin or, if the oven is in over-drive, why not make a festive frozen treat? You’ll have more than a few family fans after making a Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie for dessert.

For the Frazzled: Want to bring something to add to dinner, but are short on time? Here are two great ideas that take an hour or less: whip up a Blackberry Pear Pie or try this Pecan Caramel Tart Recipe. These recipes may be short on prep time but they sure aren’t lacking in flavor or presentation. No one needs to know that you made them in a matter of minutes!

For the Innovator: Are you the edgy interesting person that loves a new flavor combination? Show off your taste for adventure with Pear Soup with Pancetta & Blue Cheese. I know it’s not pie…but it’s too amazing not to mention!  You could also make a Banana Rum Cream Pie that will have your in-laws drooling!

For the Health Conscious: Challenged by the invitation to bring something “sweet but healthy” to dinner?  Instantly ingratiate yourself with any children in the family by bringing Caramel Apples or Cranberry Pineapple Minis!

Do you have a signature pie recipe that you plan to make this Thanksgiving? Please share it with us!

If you’re recently engaged in the City of Angels (or have a friend who is), now is the perfect time to attend a bridal show.

Walking down the aisle in style in L.A.? Great news…The Great Bridal Expo is in town this weekend! Why do we adore this show?

• It’s huge, so attendees get to meet the most bridal vendors, try the most samples & walk away with the most ideas
• They have the BEST bridal fashion show in the business…complete with collections right off of the runways in New York
• Prizes galore! Enter to win complete dining sets, gowns and honeymoons

We would love to give our newlywed blog readers free tickets to the Great Bridal Expo show this Sunday! Simply go to GreatBridalExpo.com – enter MNMBEX in the space provided, and you will be able to print your FREE tickets for 2! What better way to celebrate your engagement and wedding, than to spend time with a few close friends exploring the options available to make your wedding day truly amazing?!

Are you and your fiance or mom planning to go to the show? We’d love to hear what you’re hoping to see or find when you’re there…so leave a comment!

Are you almost engaged, engaged or in a friend’s up-coming wedding?

Planning a wedding in or around Anaheim? Great news…The Great Bridal Expo is in town on Saturday! Here’s a few great things about this show:

• It’s gigantic, so brides get to meet the most bridal vendors, try the most samples & walk away with the most ideas
• They have the BEST bridal fashion show in the business…complete with collections right off of the runways in New York
• Prizes galore! Enter to win complete dining sets, gowns and honeymoons

We would love to give our newlywed blog readers free tickets to the Great Bridal Expo show this Sunday in Anaheim, CO! Simply go to GreatBridalExpo.com – enter MNMBEX in the space provided, and you will be able to print your FREE tickets for 2!

Are you and/or a friend planning to go to the show? We’d love to hear what your experience was! Did you book a vendor (of find one for an engaged friend), see your bridal gown during the fashion show or learn about a new trend that is SO you? Leave a comment…

Deciding Who to Invite - One of the most difficult moments in every new marriage comes with deciding what should happen at the holidays.  Whose family should be visited and when?  How will the time be divided and who will be dined with?  Having a dinner in your own home can help to avoid some of those uncomfortable moments, but you will still need to formulate a guest list that will likely be based on the amount of space you have for entertaining, the existing plans of loved ones, and the distance between you and them.  Work together to draw up the best possible list as far in advance as you can, so you can give friends and family members ample time to re-arrange schedules.  Have a fussy family or a few “difficult family members”? Consider a seating chart…so draw upon who sat by whom at your wedding and got along and arrange your table accordingly.

Planning a Menu – The great part about Thanksgiving is that most of the meal is dependent on tradition.  Unfortunately, while  is the common denominator, many families will vary substantially in the rest of their menus.  But, with some work, you can make a meal that pulls a little something special from each family’s traditions and makes everyone feel comfortable, welcome, and ultimately, full. Also, think about asking each family invited to bring a favorite side or dessert.  This potluck concept lowers your workload and allows family members to feel included in the meal.

Shopping and Cooking - There is good reason that the Thanksgiving meal is consumed only once per year.  It often requires a huge number of ingredients, a lot of space for preparation, and a great deal of time to make it happen.  Fortunately, there are two of you and that means that tasks can be divided among you to make the whole event much more manageable.  Enjoy the shopping time together, getting excited about the impending meal and work together to divvy up the cooking.  When it comes time to create, turn on some music that you both enjoy.  Sing along, laugh together, and enjoy the special memories that are being made on your very first Thanksgiving. While one boils and mashes potatoes, another can be basting the turkey and chopping veggies for other dishes.  With two sets of hands, what might be a very chaotic experience can be very enjoyable.

Here’s to you and your first Thanksgiving as a newlywed!  Stay tuned to our newlywed blog for recipes and ideas to make your Thanksgiving AMAZING!

Live in the Phoenix area? Great news…The Great Bridal Expo is in town this weekend! Why do we like this show so much?

• It’s huge, so attendees get to meet the most bridal vendors, try the most samples & walk away with the most ideas
• They have the BEST bridal fashion show in the business…complete with collections right off of the runways in New York
• Prizes galore! Enter to win complete dining sets, gowns and honeymoons

We would love to give our newlywed blog readers free tickets to the Great Bridal Expo show this Sunday! Simply go to GreatBridalExpo.com – enter MNMBEX in the space provided, and you will be able to print your FREE tickets for 2!

Are you and/or a friend planning to go to the show? We’d love to hear what you’re hoping to see or find when you’re there…so leave a comment!

Scheduling - Time as a newlywed, must be split between the marriage, old friends, new friends, and family.  Often the best way to maintain friendships with hurting your marriage is to schedule visits in advance.  Whether the activities will be done as couples or just you will be attending, it is important to discuss them with your spouse to prevent calendar conflicts such as you planning to attend a girls’ happy hour on Friday but he promised that you’d both be at his mother’s dinner party.  Newlyweds need to realize that there’s more than one person making plans!

Understanding How To Handle Change - As we grow up and get married, life changes happen.  Some of those changes in direction will be pre-planned decisions and others might be unexpected.  However, all can affect relationships, including those between you and your friends.  The choice to start a family, to move, or even to change jobs can have major impact on the time you have available to spend with friends and also how your perspective aligns with theirs’. Being aware that changes will happen can make it easier to address them and even prevent them from causing issues within your friendships.

The Need for Boundaries - Though friendships are undeniably important, when you say your vows, you promise to think of your spouse first.  Defining special times, places, and events that should be reserved for just the two of you is a good way to prevent hard feelings and big fights in the future.  These boundaries will actually make it easier to maintain the friendship and balance it with the new life you have started with your spouse.

How do you maintain your friendships as a newlywed?  Have you instituted a girls night in or Skype chats to stay connected? We’d love to hear your solutions and thoughts in a comment!

In other situations, the concerns regarding your decision to wait or to not have children at all can stem from the desire to relive their own parenthood or worries over your fertility as you get older.  Many parents look back at their child-rearing years as the best time of their lives.  When those children have left the home, it is the hope and anticipation for grandbabies that provides them the most joy.

Whether it is for one of these reasons or something else altogether, it is obvious that your family love you and wants you to be happy.  So next time they ask about you starting a family, remember that the feelings tied to the questions likely run deep.  For that reason, be considerate and assure the person that you understand and appreciate the concern, but also be firm.

The best way to answer the “When are you having kids?” question eloquently is to understand  your own reasons for making your decision. Does the decision tie to financial reasoning?  Is genetic illness playing a role in the decision?  Are you simply tied to a profession that wouldn’t provide enough time to properly care for children?  While you may not want to express them all, you will feel much more certain of yourself if you’ve identified your core reasons for waiting or not having children.   Whatever your reasons are, be sure to point out that despite the questions, comments, and concerns voiced by others, the decision is one to be made as a couple and that is exactly how you intend to make it.

Have you been hounded by family about having babies?  How have you handled the questions and kept your relationship healthy?  We’d love to hear in a comment!

Forgotten Fun – Many board games across this nation have been stashes away in closets, attics, or on book shelves to collect dust while occupants of the home turn to digital devices for entertainment.  However, for the couple trying to find some fun to be had around the house, few things can beat a challenging board game.  Whether it’s a lighthearted round of checkers or a competitively driven game of Scrabble, the activities can exercise the mind while improving your relationship.  Looking to add some sizzle to game night? Simply play a body conscious game like twister after a glass or two of wine!

Digital Date Night – Ok, so you said goodbye to board games long ago and aren’t ready to head back to the store for more.  That doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a game with your spouse.  Pick up the Wii remote or other video game controller and challenge him or her to play.  Work together to destroy a common enemy or win an Olympic game and then celebrate your victory!

Get Creative - Have you always wanted to learn how to paint?  Did you once have a knack for pottery?  Or, have you been dying to try a new cooking technique?  Rather than trying it by yourself, invite your spouse to join you.  You may have to bribe him, but joint discovery of new talents is a great way to stay excited about your relationship. Learning more about each other and doing something new together is a fantastic way to stay excited about your relationship.

Honey Do’s - Take a quick look around your home…see room for improvement?  Maybe there is an outdated light fixture, a fraying carpet, or a kitchen in desperate need of new paint.  However small the project may be, when done together it can create a source for bonding.  You can have a lot of fun looking for the perfect shade of paint or carpet and then installing it.  Aside from improving your home, you’re also improving your relationship.

What do you do to play together?  Do you have a standing card night, play a sport together or spend time in the kitchen getting creative? We’d love to hear about your togetherness activities in a comment!

Vera Wang VW351011 wedding dress Being sold on SmartBride Boutique

If you do decide to sell your wedding dress, wedding accessories and wedding décor items online, you can:
• Recover about 50% of the cost of your items
• Clear up space to make room for shared closets
• Love the Earth! Recycling a wedding gown reduces carbon emissions from shipping
• Get karma points by helping another bride saveon her wedding

Sounds great, but wondering how to get started? Here are 7 tips to help you sell your wedding dress:

1. There’s no time like the present!
Post your dress for sale as soon after your wedding as possible. You’re not going to wear it again, so why leave it hanging in your closet? Used dresses continue to hold their resale value for roughly 2 – 3 years after they’re purchased and worn (depending on the style) but generally sell for the most money within the first year when they are most current.

2. Price it Right
Many recently married brides wonder what exactly to sell their dress for. Here’s our recommended pricing guideline:
• 50 – 70% of the original value for a NEW designer gown that’s still in stores
• 50% of original value for a USED designer gown from the last two years
• 30% to 40% of original value for a USED custom-made gown
• Reduce the price further if your dress has not been cleaned, is stained/damaged or is more than two years old

3. Use a Fabulous Photo
Buyers will want to see your dress looking its best, so be sure to use photos that show it off! After all, it could be someone else’s dream wedding dress!

When selling your dress online it’s best to include:

A full length picture of the front & back of your dress (preferably on a person or mannequin)
• A close-up picture of any detailing, beading or embellishments on your dress
• A close-up picture of any damage or stains on the dress (if applicable)
• A picture from the manufacturer

Posting less than stellar photos (i.e. on a hanger, a badly lit photo etc.) or no photo at all, will make it more difficult for the bride-to-be to visualize the dress and could hurt your chances of selling.

4. Be Specific
• Brides will be scanning many listings in their search for a wedding dress, so providing more information will likely sell your dress more quickly
• Be specific about color, brand and model number. Often, brides-to-be will try the dress on in a store before they search online for a budget-friendly version, so the more information you can provide, the better.

5. List any Alterations
It’s important to be up-front about the condition of your dress. Describe any alterations that were made and specify whether or not they’re reversible.

For example, the original dress might have been a size 10, but if it was altered to fit a size 6, buyers need to know. Letbrides-to-beknow of any damage to the dress such as stains, tears or runs. Be honest and you won’t waste your time or their time.

6. Get it Cleaned
It’s important to clean your dress right away. A clean dress shows that you have cared for and loved your dress, and helps it present better.

7. Be Prepared to Sell!
Once your dress is posted with great pictures and all the details, ensure both you and your home are ready to show the dress to potential buyers.

3 easy steps to prepare for the sale:
• Make time to meet interested brides-to-be. Try to be available on evenings and weekends if possible.
• Create a place for brides-to-be to try on the dress, preferably a private space with a full length mirror.
• Be ready to negotiate the price and know your limits so you can make decisions on-the-spot.

About Smart Bride Boutique:
SmartBrideBoutique.com is a premium wedding classifieds website where brides can buy, sell and save on everything wedding, from new and used wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses to wedding décor and accessories. Create the wedding day of your dreams on a realistic budget without sacrificing designer names, fabulous style or the environment.

Have you ever considered selling your dress?  What would you do with the money you made back from its sale….pay down wedding debt or purchase something for your new home?