How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows
Plus a free sample script!
Saley + John Hurley's 4-Month Engagement + Christ-Centered Wedding
Y’all, this summer will mark lucky number S-E-V-E-N years of marriage for Taylor and I, and I still get butterflies when I come across a good short engagement story! Hearing the unique ways the Lord works to bring two people together never ceases to amaze me. Saley contacted me through our website with the sweetest message a while ago, and as soon as I read a teaser of her story, I knew we had to share it on the blog.
The Best (Cheapest!) Wedding Decor on Amazon! | Quick and Easy Wedding Decorations
Your wedding is around the corner, you’re knee-deep in Pinterest boards dedicated to every aspect of matrimony, and yet you honestly have no idea w...
Books to Read Before You Say “I do”
Getting married is a big deal. The wedding is wonderful, but when the honeymoon ends and you come home to begin real life as lawfully-wedded spouse...
Self-Care for the Bride-to-Be: How to Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Soul
"Self-care" is definitely a buzzword right now, but it really is important. Preparing for your wedding should be a truly memorable and joy-filled time, and taking care of your body, mind, and spirit will help contribute to that!
The Latest Trends in Bridal Beauty | Hair and Makeup Ideas for Your Wedding Day!
Kaleigh, owner of The Styling Stewardess, shares her top predictions for 2020 bridal hair and makeup trends. Grab wedding hair and makeup ideas and learn how to create a bridal look that's relevant now AND in the years to come!
Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Your Bridesmaids
Celebrating with your best friends is such a special part of getting married. It is so sweet to have the love and support of your closest gal pals when you say “I do!” Giving each bridesmaid a small gift to show your appreciation, either when you ask them to be a part of your bridal party or on the day of the wedding, is a customary gesture.
If you are planning your wedding on a short engagement timeline, chances are that in addition to needing to source things quickly, you are likely trying to stick to a budget! With that in mind, we have rounded up a few budget-friendly bridesmaid gifts that can be on your doorstep in just two days with Amazon Prime!
Summer Bridal Hairstyles: Easy Braids for Your Wedding Day!
Summer weddings are magical. The sun is warm and bright, the flowers are in bloom, and there’s just an air of fun! But for brides on a short timeline who are opting for an outdoor ceremony or reception in the upcoming months, heat and humidity can make bridal hair a bit tricky. We have rounded up a few styles that are as functional as they are beautiful to ensure that hair issues don’t cause any stress or distraction on your big day.
Acne, Fungal Acne, or Dermatitis? How I Cured the Worst Skin of my Life
This is a story about a girl named Lucky. Kidding. Actually, it's about the complete opposite: how I accidentally gave myself the worst acne of my life, and what I did to get my skin back under control after figuring out the problem.
Do you need to hire a wedding planner if you’re having a short engagement?
While you might be tempted to think that planning a wedding quickly gives you a pass to forgo hiring a wedding planner, I personally think that a shorter engagement makes a wedding planner all the more essential. Here are a few of the many reasons why!
Why I think Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Will Have a Short Engagement + Wedding Predictions
Tim Tebow is recently engaged, and with everything I've got, I'm betting that he and Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters are going to say "I do" to a short engagement! He's been waiting to find the right woman to date for a long time—much less marry—and now that he's found her, I have NO doubt that these two will make things officially-official as soon as possible.
2019 Wedding Ideas + Month-Of Checklist (and a free phone wallpaper!)
2019 is HERE, which means that January + winter weddings are coming in HOT despite the super cold temps! With that in mind, here's a short list of ...
This Bride Has Worn Her Wedding Gown 7 Times...and Counting! | Best Wedding Anniversary Tradition
Paper. Cotton. Wood. Whatever! Throw out everything you think you know about wedding anniversary traditions (and the gifts that go with them), and take a few pointers from Emily and Michael Rand's method of annual love-and-marriage celebration!
Meet & Greet
Hi, I'm Karley—former speedy bride, current happy wife, and author of How to Plan Your Wedding in Six Months or Less. My husband and I planned our wedding in just 4.5 months, and we love helping other couples navigate through the speedy wedding planning process. We believe in short engagements and forever marriages, and credit our love story to 1 John 4:19. Happy planning!
Saley + John Hurley's 4-Month Engagement + Christ-Centered Wedding
The Best (Cheapest!) Wedding Decor on Amazon! | Quick and Easy Wedding Decorations
Books to Read Before You Say “I do”