Albany Bridal Show Recap

by adriennekume // January 24, 2018 // Comments off

On Sunday we had the pleasure of participating in such a fun event, the Albany Bridal Show! The show coordinators, FM Events Management, did a wonderful job in ramping up this year’s event to make it bigger and better than... Continue reading →

10 Easy Fall Wedding Ideas

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

Totally Doable. Totally Affordable. Hello, Autumn! We love you–with your muted landscape, copious comfort foods, aromatic spices, cooler temps, cozy flannels, backyard bonfires, and beautiful weddings. It’s an inspiring time of year! Are you getting married this fall or next and need... Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Wedding Details You Don’t Want To Forget!

by adriennekume // June 6, 2017 // Comments off

With so much to plan before the wedding day, we know it can be easy to forget about a detail or two — details that can easily slip between the planning cracks. So today we’ve decided to share a list... Continue reading →

The Tradition of the “June Bride”

by adriennekume // May 30, 2017 // Comments off

Have you ever wondered where the tradition of “June brides” came from? We did a little research and were fascinated to learn that in the Victorian times they preferred June weddings because flowers were finally available for wedding décor, and the... 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 →

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 →