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10 Amazingly Fun Save The Date Designs

Save the dates are the first hint of your wedding your guests will get, so don’t be afraid to have fun...
Ideas + Planning
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10 Colorful (And Amazing) Wedding Cakes

We’ve featured some other amazing cake inspiration in the past, including glorious all-white cakes and crazy creative cakes, but today...
Creative Wedding Cakes
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10 Creative Wedding Cakes To Inspire

What an amazing cake! That’s what your wedding guests will say if you choose a cake as unique and styled...
10 Pretty Ways to Line Your Wedding Aisle | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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10 Wedding Aisles That Wow

You only make your entrance to your wedding once, so why not do it in style? One of the simplest...
Elegant Invites | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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11 Wedding Invites You Won’t Want To Miss

Wedding invites are a gorgeous piece of mail  and they also build your guests’  anticipation. And after you become a Mrs.,...
Pastel Wedding Bouquet Inspiration | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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12 Pretty Pastel Bouquets

For spring and summer brides, a pretty pastel bouquet is a must-do. Delicately gathered, dramatic cascading or gently rounded, any...
Pretty Wedding Escort Cards | PreOwnedWeddingDresses
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13 Creative + Pretty Escort Card Displays

Escort cards are more than little pretty slips of paper for your wedding, they’re incredibly important! Your guests rely on them...
Groom's Cakes | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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14 Fabulously Fun Groom’s Cakes

Considered a Southern tradition, groom’s cakes actually became popular in Victorian England. These days they’re gaining popularity all over thanks to...
Pretty Ceremony Backdrops | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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14 Pretty Ceremony Backdrop Ideas

Not only does does the right ceremony backdrop frame you as you say your vows, it will also show up...
15 Beautiful Wedding Bouquets | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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15 Beyond Pretty Wedding Bouquets

Besides your beautiful dress, beaming smile and new husband, your wedding bouquet will be one of the most visible and...
Classic Cakes | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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15 Simple, Classic Wedding Cakes

Whether you go with fondant or buttercream, square or round, there’s no denying the classic romance of a simple, tiered wedding cake....
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16 Tall and Dramatic Wedding Centerpiece Designs

Bring the drama to your wedding with tall centerpieces as the main focal point at your reception tables. Whether you...
Stunning Wedding Exits | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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17 Stunning Wedding Exits

The vows have been exchanged, the first dance has finished and the bouquet has been tossed. The only thing left...
Showstopper Wedding Cakes | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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18 Wedding Cakes Your Guests Will Remember

It’s said we eat with our eyes. If that’s the case, get ready to devour today’s post because dramatic, over-the-top cakes are...
Gifts Your Bridesmaids Will Love | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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20 Gifts Your Bridesmaids Will Adore

You can’t really thank your best girlfriends enough for the role they’ll play in your wedding.   From midnight guest list...
The Cutest Wedding Napkins You've Ever Seen | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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·3 min read

21 of the Cutest Wedding Napkins You’ve Ever Seen

The fun’s in the details!  Cocktail wedding napkins are often overlooked, but the truth is they’re an amazing place to...
Adorable Bridesmaid Asks | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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6 Adorable Ways to Ask Your Bridesmaids

It’s all in the asking.  And asking your besties to stand with is a great time to show them how...
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7 Romantic Bridal Bouquets

While some might say shoes or accessories complete your wedding day look, we think it is your bouquet.   And if...
Ideas + Planning
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9 Bridal Bouquets With Bold + Bright Inspiration

Interesting shapes, bright colors and unique designs make for bold bridal bouquets. If you are looking for something a little...
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9 Of The Most Gorgeous Wedding Tables. Ever.

If you are looking to wow your wedding guests, look no further than this post for some gorgeous wedding table...
Amazing Non-traditional Wedding Reception Seating | Preowneweddingdresses.com
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Amazing (Non-traditional) Wedding Reception Seating

Recently we covered unique layouts and choices for ceremony seating, so why not receptions, too? It may seem impossible to shake...
Bold Bouquets | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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Bright + Bold Wedding Bouquets

Vibrant and bold bridal bouquets are a dramatic choice. Packed full of lively colors and exploding with unique foliage, we...
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Chic, Stylish Wedding Invitation Inspiration

Timeless sophistication at a wedding looks incredibly easy but is difficult to pull off. We believe it all starts with...
Perfect Bridesmaid Proposal Ideas | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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Creative, Cute Ways to Ask Your Girls to be Bridesmaids

Popping the question isn’t just for engagements!  Asking your besties to stand by your side is a special recognition of...
Something Blue - Wedding Bouquet
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Fresh + Fun “Something Blue” Ideas For 2014

Something Old. Something New. Something Borrowed. Something Blue.  It’s an Old English rhyme that brings a bit of tradition and...
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Guides
·4 min read

10 Classic Wedding Speech Jokes that Work Again & Again

Love them or hate them, jokes are at the heart of any good wedding speech. And whether you’re the master...
10 Unique Wedding Ceremony Backdrops | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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10 Creative Ceremony Backdrops

It’s the backdrop to one of the most memorable moments of your life. And it will be forever captured in...
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DIY
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10 Handmade Contemporary Wedding Decoration Ideas

If you are a lover of modern and contemporary designs and you want your wedding to be infused with lovely...
Great Groomsmen Gifts | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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11 Great Groomsman Gifts

The perfect groomsmen gift not only says thank you for helping out on one of your most important days of...
Long Tables at Weddings | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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12 Incredible Long Tables at Weddings

Whether you call it family-style dining, long tables or banquet seating, this style is a gorgeous look for vineyard weddings,...
Simple Centerpieces | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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12 Simple Yet Stunning Centerpieces

Modern, minimal centerpiece design is having a moment. We love over-the-top lush floral masterpieces but there’s something to be said for...
Gifts for Bridesmaids | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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·3 min read

13 Unique + Thoughtful Bridesmaids Gifts

If you are looking for elegant, thoughtful presents for your bridesmaids to thank them for their help and support on your...
Picture Perfect Floral Chandeliers | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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14 Picture Perfect Floral Chandeliers

When it comes to wedding decor, there’s nothing as romantic as a floral chandelier. After all, blooms raining down from the...
White Wedding Cakes
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14 Stylish All White Wedding Cakes

Do you crave the tradition of an all-white wedding cake, but long for a modern design?  You can have your...
Creative Wedding Ceremony Exits | PreOwnedWeddingDresses
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·2 min read

15 Sensational Ceremony Send Off Ideas

While we love the tradition of rice to celebrate the union of a new couple, there are many other creative...
Pretty Peony Ideas | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
Ideas + Planning
·2 min read

16 Perfectly Pretty Peony Ideas for Weddings

Peonies just might be the perfect bloom for spring brides. Thick, lush layers of petals, exquisite shades of pink and...
Intricate Wedding Cake Inspiration | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
Ideas + Planning
·4 min read

16 Wedding Cakes with Stunning Details

Nothing says luxury like astounding hand-piped or handpainted touches on a wedding cake. And although that incredible detailing and intricate design...
Delightful Donut Displays | PreOwnedWeddingDresse.com
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·2 min read

18 Delightful Doughnut Displays

Today’s post is one you do-nut want to miss. You’ll want to read the hole thing! Okay, puns aside, if...
Yummy Midnight Snack Ideas | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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·4 min read

20 Fun Midnight Snack Ideas for Your Wedding

It’s about 11:15 pm, and the reception is kicking into high gear … what’s will delight your guests right now? Food!...
2016's Hottest Wedding Colors | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
Ideas + Planning
·3 min read

2016’s Hottest Wedding Colors

Want to know the hottest colors for 2016? Take a peek at the Pantone Spring Color Report. These 10 happy...
Ideas + Planning
·5 min read

23 Ways To Save On Your Wedding (Without Looking Like You Did)

Want that luxe look on a budget? Here are some ways to stretch your dollar without anyone ever being the...
Fun and Original Wedding Photo Ideas | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
Ideas + Planning
·1 min read

7 Fun Wedding Portrait Ideas

Are you ready to shake up your bridal party portraits at your wedding? Wave bye-bye to awkward groupings and say sayonara to...
Unforgettable Outdoor Ceremonies | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
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·3 min read

8 Unforgettable Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies

If you’re fretting over finding the perfect venue to hold your wedding ceremony, look no further than the Great Outdoors....
Fun Save the Dates | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
Ideas + Planning
·2 min read

9 Fun, Fresh Save the Date Designs

Your save the date design sets the scene for your wedding. Formal, sassy or a destination escape — this is...
Incorporating Your Pup at Your Wedding | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
Ideas + Planning
·3 min read

Adorable Ways to Include Your Pup at Your Wedding

There’s a reason dogs are called man’s best friend.  Loyal, loving, fun, it’s natural to want our faithful companions to...
Ideas + Planning
·2 min read

Bouquet Inspiration: Delicate Pastels

Are you envisioning carrying a bouquet of soft, romantic colors down the aisle? We’ve highlighted some of our favorite bridal...
Outdoors In Wedding Decor Ideas | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
Ideas + Planning
·4 min read

Bringing The Outdoors In At Your Wedding

The luxury of wedding decor reaches its peak when you combine outdoor elements with indoor venues. Think: lush foliage, open...
Wedding Table Inspiration
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·1 min read

Come Pin With Us!

They call it Pinterest-worthy for a reason.  If you’re looking for the perfect inspiration for your Big Day, you won’t...
Low Wedding Centerpiece Inspiration | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
Ideas + Planning
·3 min read

Elegant Low Centerpiece Inspiration

Easy conversation, soft lighting and luxurious lines of flowers go together at weddings like cake and champagne. Create a feeling...
Fresh Bridesmaid Dress Inspiration | PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com
Ideas + Planning
·1 min read

Fresh Bridesmaid Dress Inspiration

Want a totally amazing look for your bridesmaids?  Then don’t miss this fresh, contemporary (and totally chic!) inspiration. Varied lengths,...
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