Hochzeitsideen - Need #3

Dec 28, 2013

It's safe to say that we're pretty hack-crazy. In life, in the kitchen, and with our beauty routines-we are officially obsessed with taking the quickest and fastest route possible. Tips on how to keep our headphones from tangling? We're all ears. Hacks on how to clean the blender after mixing up a smoothie?

Never fear, faithful citizen! If you've never delved into our archive of superhero weddings, we at Offbeat Bride Headquarters are fully prepared to guide you into the depths of awesomeness that is the Offbeat Superhero wedding. Is it a garter? Is it a cake topper? No, it's -- oh, wait.

As my fiancé and I are in the home-stretch to the big day (17 days to go, June 4!), I've been reflecting on the ups and downs we've had in the last year planning our wedding, and there's a big, obvious headache that sticks out.

Posted: Print Article First appearing on screen at the age of three, Kirsten Dunst is somewhat of a Hollywood fixture. With her next film, "The Two Faces of January," due in theaters later this month, Dunst covers the May issue of Harper's Bazaar U.K., looking ethereal and positively radiant.

I've read it so many times I can't even give you a source. This is the most repeated morsel of wedding planning advice every friend, expert, and former bride has to share: Make a "top three" list. Before doing anything else, write down the three things that are most important to you for your wedding day.

We love a good dynamic duo: Thelma & Louise, Romy & Michele, peanut butter and chocolate. And the thing about a solid pair is that they must work best together. The same goes with makeup. We got our hands on a few beauty duos (thanks to our friends at the brands) that are great on their own, but pure magic together.

"I think we all - I think all of us - want to feel something that we've forgotten or turned our backs on because maybe we didn't realize how much we were leaving behind. We need to remember what used to be good.

Should girls go out of state in order to be closer to their boyfriend's new occupation? Should they plan their life around someone who isn't their husband? Should they demand a ring before they make any big choices? And if they do so... are they now....

I often wonder if my marriage will be the death of me. I say this without sarcasm or angst, and I mean this both literally and figuratively. As the caregiver for a disabled spouse, my life will no doubt be shortened due to the inherent physical and emotional strain.

We love hearing from our panel of beauty pros about the latest and greatest beauty tricks. Today, we're lucky enough to hear from New York-based makeup pro Ashley Rebecca on the fine art of mixing mascaras. If you're anything like me, you're constantly in search of the perfect mascara.

If you're a caffeine junkie like I am, you know the joys of receiving a gift to complete your own personal coffee station. It's all about that morning ritual. And that 2:00 pm ritual. And that 6:00 pm ritual. And that 9:00 pm decaf ritual. You get the point: coffee is my jam.

The engagement ring is a dream most women have had since they were little girls, and while they do come in all materials and styles, the most popular and desirable by far is the solitaire ring. That lone diamond that commands presence and beauty and symbolizes the love of a lifetime.

One of the most beloved -- and oldest -- wedding traditions is having a bridal party. In ancient times, bridesmaids were actually used as sneaky decoys to outsmart evil sprits (for reals), while today they're just another part of the widely-accepted wedding to-do list: Get engaged, set a date, choose your bridal party.

We should all be applying a face mask at least once a week - they are brilliant for removing excess dirt, oils and dead skin cells and revealing fresh, new, glowing skin underneath. Not only this but make-up will sit better if you have removed any flaky dead skin.

One of our favorite details about weddings are the wedding invitations! It's the first impression you make to show your guests a glimpse into your wedding style and color scheme, so we think it's extremely important to choose a design that speaks to you. Our friends at Basic Invite have some of the cutest designs [...]

Aug 27, 2012

The Modern Wedding team knows weddings. We know flowers, styling, gowns, cakes and the ins and outs of all things bridal. But when it comes to the finer points of tailored suits, we thought it best to call in an expert. Montagio Custom Tailoring has been helping grooms suit up for their wedding days since 2010.