The Perfect Budget-Savvy Food Options on Your Wedding Day

by adriennekume // August 2, 2017 // Comments off

Here are a few ways you can get creative with your food or drink choice and potentially save a few bucks! Be sure to check with your venue before making any arrangements, to ensure they don’t require specific food or... Continue reading →

Crazy Daze Summer Sale!

by adriennekume // June 26, 2017 // Comments off

Come see us at Merrime Bride & Soiree and be a part of our summer discounts from July 6-July 8th! You’ll have access to: All bridal gown samples discounted 10%-50% off or more Bridesmaid samples starting at $39 Spanx shapewear... Continue reading →

Do’s and Don’ts | Social Media on Your Big Day!

by adriennekume // June 21, 2017 // Comments off

Whether you’re a tech-savvy couple or off the grid, its important that your guests know what will work for your wedding day! Here are a few pointers that can be easily distributed to your guests to make sure your wedding... Continue reading →

5 DIY Bridal Shower Gifts!

by adriennekume // June 13, 2017 // Comments off

Take the celebration for the bride-to-be to the next level by offering handmade tokens of thanks to attendees. Whether you prep them ahead of time or provide the supplies to put them together as a party activity, these how-tos are... Continue reading →

Spring Wedding Trends That We Love!

by adriennekume // April 4, 2017 // Comments off

Of course spring weddings don’t have the guaranteed sunshine of a hot summer’s day, or the sparkle and chance of snow of a winter wedding, but what spring weddings lack in extremity, they make up for in opportunity. At no other time... Continue reading →

Engaged? Your First Wedding Planning To-Dos!

by adriennekume // March 28, 2017 // Comments off

Congratulations, you’re getting married! Once the initial excitement and shock of first being engaged wears off you’ll be in the mindset to start making decisions. Here are the most important things you need to do to really kick off your... Continue reading →

5 Things To Know Before You Go Dress Shopping

by adriennekume // February 28, 2017 // Comments off

Brush up on your bridal shopping basics and you’ll be happily prepared for a visit all about you and your gown! Appointments Can Be Helpful While you may get lucky and walk in when there are few people in the... Continue reading →

2017 Wedding Trends | Greenery, Metallics & More

by adriennekume // February 21, 2017 // Comments off

With every new year comes new trends and we love diving in to see what brides will come up with next! We’ve gathered a list of trends that have already begun in 2017 and look forward to many more throughout... Continue reading →

Pantone’s Color of the Year 2017 | Greenery

by adriennekume // February 16, 2017 // Comments off

Pantone’s Color of the Year is a symbolic screenshot of what we see happening both nationally and globally and this year they’ve chosen Greenery. Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens... Continue reading →

Local Business Feature | Jordan Jewelers

by adriennekume // February 7, 2017 // Comments off

One of the best things about having a bridal boutique in downtown Albany is being surrounded by other wonderful businesses that also cater to couples planning their wedding. We’re fortunate to have Jordan Jewelers as one of our closest neighbors, and we couldn’t... Continue reading →