My name is Kelly Oshiro and I’m an event designer and wedding planner based in Santa Barbara. I write a blog called Santa Barbara Wedding Chic where I feature inspiration for the stylish destination bride. I think these online resources are a must for every bride to checkout throughout the planning process:
1. Snippet & Ink - Inspiration board heaven! Kathryn puts together the best boards that are sure to inspire you.
2. Style Me Pretty - serious eye candy for the stylish bride can be found here, along with their newly launched inspiration board builder!
3. A Practical Wedding - Sassy and smart, this blog is here to remind you that it’s not about the flowers, the location, or even the dress, but your wedding is about getting married to the one you love.
5. Once Wed - Stylist DIY projects, real weddings, and overall eye candy make this one beautiful blog. Best of all, you can list or buy used wedding dresses which is certainly easy on the budget.
6. Project Wedding - has a great forum so brides can share advice with one another, vendor reviews, and there are a ton of pictures to help you find inspiration for your big day.
7. Brooklyn Bride - This blog is for the modern, urban, bride. Vané goes out of her way to find the best modern vendors and real weddings to share with her readers.
8. Oh So Beautiful Paper - A blog featuring pretty paper goods, any bride struggling with invitations will be sure to find some inspiration here.
9. Blue Orchid Blog - written by wedding planner, Liene Stevens, the blog features loads of wedding planning tips and practical advice.
10. Weddingbee - other brides/bees share their stories as they go through the planning process. There’s also a Pro blog where vendors share tips and advice.
2. Style Me Pretty - serious eye candy for the stylish bride can be found here, along with their newly launched inspiration board builder!
3. A Practical Wedding - Sassy and smart, this blog is here to remind you that it’s not about the flowers, the location, or even the dress, but your wedding is about getting married to the one you love.
5. Once Wed - Stylist DIY projects, real weddings, and overall eye candy make this one beautiful blog. Best of all, you can list or buy used wedding dresses which is certainly easy on the budget.
6. Project Wedding - has a great forum so brides can share advice with one another, vendor reviews, and there are a ton of pictures to help you find inspiration for your big day.
7. Brooklyn Bride - This blog is for the modern, urban, bride. Vané goes out of her way to find the best modern vendors and real weddings to share with her readers.
8. Oh So Beautiful Paper - A blog featuring pretty paper goods, any bride struggling with invitations will be sure to find some inspiration here.
9. Blue Orchid Blog - written by wedding planner, Liene Stevens, the blog features loads of wedding planning tips and practical advice.
10. Weddingbee - other brides/bees share their stories as they go through the planning process. There’s also a Pro blog where vendors share tips and advice.
Don't forget to add a resource for green weddings!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great list! Will surely share with our bride readers. Thanks Kelly!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of 2 of these websites but after visiting them, I understand why they are on the list. Just added them to my Google Reader! Thank you
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kelly, I really appreciate your list. I adore SMP, and look forward to reading the other wedding bloggers you recommend. Would it be rude of me to suggest one more?
ReplyDeleteAny bride who wants to enjoy wedding planning from start to her big day will love my site, PositivelyWed.com I'm all about making it a stress-free process. Planners love it, too.
Thanks again. Love=Fun Dina
Great list - I hope you'll consider my site next time around! I'm all about bad-ass inspiration for broke-ass brides and beyond!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for including me on your fabulous list!!
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