Customize Your Flower Girl's Dress Using This Virtual Dressing Room

Finding a dress for your flower girl has now become a lot more fun and creative thanks to the "Pegeen Dress Dreamer!" This virtual dressing room from the Pegeen Flower Girl Dress Company allows you and your flower girl to "dress up" an online model with a range of different bodices, skirts, sashes and details.

It reminds me of how much I loved playing with paper dolls growing up! Just choose your size and start selecting styles in each category to place onto the onsceen model. See how a tank-style bodice looks, or maybe one with short sleeves. Try a sash with pleats or ruffles. Layer the skirt in tulle or organza and add a rose or two. 

pegeen dress dreamer

You can select from a multitude of different colors to find a shade that matches your wedding colors. Or you can mix and match the bodice, skirt and sash in a variety of hues. The result: an adorable, affordable customized style that you and your flower girl "designed" together. 

Go to pegeen.com/icloset and enjoy creating a dress that you and your littlest attendant will love. 

And for inspiration here are some awww-some flower girls wearing gorgeous Pegeen dresses: 

August 14th

Photo Credit: Mostaza Seed Graphics on Etsy

Tip of the Day: "I've seen time and time again where brides and grooms completely forget to send out thank-you notes after their wedding. I know that the entire marriage process can be very overwhelming and draining, but it's SO important to thank your friends and family for attending your event, and in a timely manner (two months after, tops)," says Tiffany Siladke of A Splendid Occasion.

As you open each gift, grab a pen and paper and jot down who it was from and what it includes. The same goes for bridal showers and other pre-wedding parties as well. Having this information handy will make writing thank-you notes easier because you'll be able to personalize them by elaborating on each gift and how much you loved it.

Plus, check out 10 Dos and Don'ts for Writing Thank-You Notes.

7 Little Wedding Details You Can't Forget

I have a confession to make: I am a chronic list maker. I keep running lists for to-dos, restaurants that I want to try with my fiancé Justin and birthday/Christmas/Mother's Day/Father's Day gift ideas so that when special occasions roll around, I am prepared. I even painted a chalkboard wall in our apartment so that I have a giant, colorful space for my many lists. (Don't judge me!)

Naturally, when Justin and I started planning our wedding, I immediately created lists for our guest count, wedding party, budget, wishes, preferred vendors, etc. I am just trying to find the best way to make our Hackettstown, New Jersey nuptials on September 26th not just fun and personal but also seamless. 

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But even with all of my meticulous planning, I still get asked about things that I totally forgot to account for in my checklist. Whether you're celebrating your big day with five guests or 500 guests, there is a lot going on and making all of those decisions can be totally overwhelming!

In an effort to assist my fellow brides, I'm sharing a few "How could I forget this?" moments that I've been experiencing recently:

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Photo Credit: Lisa Agiewich

4 Tips to Make the Garter Toss Less Awkward

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The removal of the garter is one of those wedding traditions that you either love or hate. Many brides are opting out of the garter toss these days, while others think it's funny. If you're on the fence about the garter tradition, here are four ways to make it a little less awkward.

1. Tone it way down.
Opt for a simple garter that isn't overtly sexy, place it much lower on your leg, and pick a fun (innocent!) love song. You don't have to flash a ton of skin if you don't want to.

Not Even a Hurricane Could Put a Damper On This Couple's Wedding

Worried about the chance of rain on your big day? British newlyweds Katy Lomas and Richard Owen not only went through with their wedding despite a series of horrific weather setbacks but they also did it with their enthusiasm intact.

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As the wedding party made their way down the aisle of the conservatory at Wentworth Castle, it began to downpour. The couple's vows were inaudible over the sound of torrential rain as the storm raged outside. The glass roof cracked and water began pouring in — soaking the 100 guests in attendance. "We just stood laughing about the rain and then we saw the roof was leaking. Soon, our guests were drenched. We could not believe it," the groom told the Daily Mail.

Once the ceremony ended, the newlyweds discovered that their outdoor teepee reception was completely flooded. Miraculously, the staff — along with the help of friends and family — worked together to move the entire party back into the conservatory so that the event could go on as planned.

When Katy's father went up to the makeshift bar to grab the first pint of beer, everyone cheered. Just when it seemed like the rest of the wedding would run smoothly, the power went out, cutting off the DJ. Instead of letting this ruin the party, Katy, Richard and their photographer, Jon Dennis of S6 Photography, decided to take some more shots in the rain.

This Coca-Cola Proposal is Too Cute for Words

Hopeful grooms-to-be, if public proposals aren't your thing, take heart: Getting engaged somewhere private (even at home!) can be just as special and romantic. Take it from Donnie McGilvray, who popped the question to his beautiful girlfriend Eloise last week using just their refrigerator, personalized Coca-Cola bottles and a bouquet of roses.

He posted the photo to the beverage titan's Facebook account, writing that "I asked my girlfriend, Eloise to put the milk away in the fridge and this is what she saw. The "ice" was in the glass. Thanks Coca-Cola for all the help...she said yes!!!"

coca cola proposal

Eloise wasn't the only one who was incredibly touched — as of publication, the pic has over 1.1 million "likes" and it's been shared over 50,000 times! A day later, Coke issued a special congratulatory message for the couple:

coke congrats

August 12th

Photo Credit: Melani Lust Photography

Tip of the Day: "Allow enough time for photography. We work fast, but we can only do so much," says photographer Melani Lust of Melani Lust Photography.

She recommends allocating at least 15 minutes up to an hour for your formal portraits, depending on how many groupings you need. "Remember, it's not just a snapshot, rather it is the synthesis of composition, lighting and that magic connection at the time the shutter clicks...this takes time," Lust says. You may also want to delegate a friend or family member to round up all of your loved ones for pics, which would help speed up the process.

Follow our Complete Wedding-Day Timeline for more scheduling tips!

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