14 Geeky Gifts to Give Your Bridesmaids


Updated 05/11/12 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Bridesmaids Gifts

Being a bridesmaid is quite the commitment, so get creative when you give thanks by picking out unique gifts that your geeky pals will love. No matter their nerd variety — literary, gaming, tech — we've found a wide range of options to suit all kinds of geeky personalities. From Photoshop classes to Transformers-inspired beers, here are 14 fun options to shop for your bridesmaids. Read more

Eco-Friendly Gifts For Your Bridesmaids


Updated 04/23/12 11:15 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Eco-Friendly Bridesmaids Gifts

In honor of Earth Day, we've rounded up a wide range of creative, eco-friendly gifts for your bridesmaids. Whether you're looking for an affordable, smaller pick — like candles — or something a bit more extravagant, there's a smart, recycled option for everyone. Hoping to go green with your bridesmaids' gifts? From monogrammed stacking rings to charming mason jar tumblers, here are 24 Read more

Fab Gift Guide: Wedding Gifts for The Bridesmaids


Updated 01/04/08 11:19 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Welcome back to FabSugar's Special Wedding Gift Guide! Here's one for your favorite gal pals. These ladies are the women who have been there through the good, the bad and the ugly! Here's your chance to thank them for the showers and parties they have thrown for you, the errands they've helped you run and for happily obliging to wear the bridesmaids dresses of your choice that they have not Read more

Not Your Average Bridesmaid's Gift


Updated 04/10/08 5:22 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Not Your Average Bridesmaid's Gift

Bridesmaids gifts can be predictable to say the least. Raise your hand if you'd be happy to never get another pair of sterling-silver earrings or a random necklace to match your baby-pink bridesmaid's dress. And don't even get me started on the monogrammed beach bags. Since it's so rare that we treat ourselves to new make-up brushes, why not get your gals a beautiful sterling silver blush brush Read more

7 Ways to Make Wedding Details More Budget-Friendly For Your Bridesmaids


Updated 05/09/12 1:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Minimize Costs For Bridesmaids

From attire to travel to gifts and favors, your wedding can be a major investment for your bridesmaids. Standing up as part of the bridal party means tons of extra expenses, so it's smart to step back and see how you can keep costs low for your friends. Hoping to help them out by minimizing expenses? Here are 7 simple, thoughtful ways to make your wedding festivities more budget-friendly for your Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: My Fiancé Doesn't Want Me to Register!


Updated 05/01/12 3:10 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 11 comments

Fiance Does Not Want to Register

Starting a life as husband and wife is an exhilarating time — the celebrating, the planning, and of course the gifts! But what if you and your fiancé are on different pages? Check out the answer in this special wedding season Ask Savvy question, which will be answered by SavvySugar and a very savvy bride. Submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, I am newly engaged and Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: I Can't Afford the Bridesmaid Dress


Updated 04/29/12 3:10 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 22 comments

I Can't Afford the Bridesmaid Dress She Chose!

Have you ever been asked to pay for an expensive bridesmaid dress that you just couldn't afford? If so, offer up your advice to Becky who's stuck in the same predicament. And if you have any questions of your own, ask them in the Ask Savvy group! Dear Savvy, I'm a bridesmaid in a dear friend's wedding this Summer and I'm honored and thrilled that she asked me to stand up for her on her special Read more

Mila Kunis Joins the No-Makeup Crew


Updated 04/20/12 9:40 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For April 20, 2012

See Mila Kunis sans makeup — HuffPost Style Liya Kebede dons red hair for Harper's Bazaar España — Styleite Jennifer Morrison is trying her hand at being a redhead — InStyle Take a hint from these gorgeous bridesmaid looks — The Cut Beat allergies and rainstorms with beauty tips tailored for Spring — Refinery 29 Take a dip: this makeup is made for a poolside party — The Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: Do I Have to Bring a Gift to Every Event?


Updated 04/17/12 3:25 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 16 comments

Do I Have to Bring a Gift to Every Prewedding Event?

Attending a wedding and all the festivities that lead up to the big day can stir up many etiquette questions. Check out this question below, answered by a very savvy bride, and weigh in with your two cents. You can also submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, I'm a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding this Summer. Her engagement party was last month (where I brought a nice gift Read more

A Guide to Wedding Festivities


Updated 04/12/12 10:22 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Plan Wedding Parties

When a couple decides to get married, they aren't just signing up to host a wedding, they are also committing themselves to a lot of parties that happen along the way. An engagement party, shower, and bachelorette are all commonly associated with weddings. But with so many parties, it's hard to keep them all straight! That's why I've created this handy guide that explains everything you need to Read more