Today on the Bridal Boutique: Sassy Sash

We are loving Sassy Sash! These sashes are completely customizable for any occasion whether it's a bridal shower, a bachelorette party, or even a baby shower in the near future! Sassy Sashes have been featured in Teen Vogue, The Today Show, and even on Perez Hilton. And not only do they make sashes, but they have a line of party accessories which are fun for the whole group!

Head on over to their site to customize your own sash today! And don't forget to subscribe to our blog so you don't miss out on next week's featured item :)

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After the Wedding: How to Change Your Last Name

Changing your last name is one of the most exciting parts of the wedding...at least it was for me! I changed my last name on Facebook the night of the wedding I was so excited!

But regardless of whether or not you're THAT excited, it's something that must be done. And believe me, it is a LONG PROCESS that must be done in a very particular order in order to work!

To make it a little easier on you, I've made a chart of the steps to changing your name on all of your important documents. Between each step, is a waiting game. You have to first wait for your marriage license to come, then your social security card with your new last name, and finally your new driver's license in order to complete the checklist.

So follow these steps carefully and make sure you have all of the necessary documents to prevent frustration and time wasted.

BIG HINT

Make appointments BEFORE heading over to complete each of the steps. It will save hours of your life! Believe me, I learned the hard way :/

Now we want to hear what your new last name is going to be! Comment below :)

Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration

A wedding is all about celebrating love, family, and friends, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be as Eco-friendly as possible. There are numerous sustainable alternatives to traditional wedding choices and they are just as fabulous! The following are a few ways you can have an amazing wedding and feel extra good about it at the same time:

Invitations

Invites signify the beginning of your wedding fun to all of your beloved guests! But, have you thought about how much paper is wasted once they are thrown away? An option to reduce the use of paper is to have one-paged invites with detachable response cards. Another great idea comes from Forever Fiances, a company that creates plant-able invites. Once your guests are ready, they can actually plant the invites!

ForeverFiances

 

Aisle Runner

Aisle runners guide the way for you to your loved one, but are usually a one-time use. Renting a reusable aisle runner ensures that you’ll be minimizing your waste.

Details Details Weddings & Events

 

Food

The food is one of the best (and yummiest) parts of a wedding and there is no reason to sacrifice the taste! You can be Eco-friendly and enjoy delicious foods on your wedding day by hiring a caterer that supplies organic and locally grown food. 

Barr Mansion

 

Favors

Favors are a great way to thank your guests for spending an entire day with you and your new husband to celebrate the love you have with one another, but they don’t have to be wasteful. Eco-friendly favors can be anything reusable or even a seedling to plant!

Green World Project