How to rock the galaxy print trend at your wedding: outfit & decor ideas and DIY tutorials

Posted on May 8, 2013 in Certified Poptastic!, Hip Wedding Fashion | 1 comment

Here’s a trend I’ve been seeing on all the hip kids for a while now — the photo-realistic universe / nebula /...

Bridesmaid Fashion: Graphic Tees and Maxi Skirts! 3 Ways – Pleats, Polka Dots, and Sequins

Posted on Apr 24, 2013 in Certified Poptastic!, Hip Wedding Fashion | 1 comment

I know the graphic tee and maxi skirt look isn’t at all new but have you funky brides considered the combination as bridal...

Wedding planning advice from real brides: don’t lose sight of what’s important.

Posted on Apr 17, 2013 in Certified Poptastic! | 0 comments

Dear Poptastic Bride readers. let’s take a moment to pray for the victims and their families in the Boston Marathon bombing. I still...

Snapshots from our vacation in Japan

Posted on Apr 8, 2013 in Certified Poptastic!, Updates | 0 comments

In case you didn’t get the memo, my husband Arnold and I went back to Japan this past couple of weeks because… well I guess...

Certified Poptastic: 100 Fun Engagement Photo Ideas + 10 Money-Saving Wedding Tips

Posted on Feb 27, 2013 in Certified Poptastic!, On a Shoestring Budget? | 0 comments

Happy Wednesday and welcome to the (almost) regular roundup of funky wedding ideas gathered from all over the www! If you’re a...

10 Kid Lit-Inspired Weddings + A Few More Theme Ideas

Posted on Feb 20, 2013 in Certified Poptastic!, Non-Traditional Wedding Themes | 0 comments

Centering your wedding around a favorite children’s book or story isn’t anything new, judging by how many Alice in Wonderland...

How to Mix and Match Dresses for a Mismatched Bridal Party Look

Posted on Feb 13, 2013 in Certified Poptastic!, Hip Wedding Fashion | 0 comments

Back in 2003 at my own wedding, I had my bridesmaids wear different hues of blue for our “hues of the night sky” color motif....

Funky (and Free!) Valentine’s Day DIY Wedding Resources

Posted on Feb 6, 2013 in Certified Poptastic!, DIY Projects | 0 comments

With love day just around the corner, I thought it was time for another funky Valentine’s Day-themed wedding roundup! Whether...

Cat-Themed Wedding Ideas, Inspiration & Details!

Posted on Jan 23, 2013 in Certified Poptastic!, Non-Traditional Wedding Themes | 0 comments

Do you love cats? Then here’s a suggestion for you — why not make your wedding a cat-themed one? My husband and I adore furry...

25 Creative & Unique DIY Wedding Project Ideas

Posted on Jan 16, 2013 in Certified Poptastic!, DIY Projects, Personalize Your Wedding | 0 comments

2012 was a fantastic year for handmade projects in weddings, wasn’t it? It’s obvious that couples now want their celebrations...

20 Creative, Fun & Unique Engagement Session Ideas!

Posted on Jan 9, 2013 in Certified Poptastic!, Non-Traditional Wedding Themes | 1 comment

Happy hump day everyone! I’m making a few changes to my blogging schedule this year and one of them is freeing up Wednesdays...

We’re back from Seoul, South Korea

Posted on Nov 23, 2012 in Certified Poptastic!, Updates | 0 comments

Hello Poptastic Briders (yes I made that up just now), did you miss me? My husband and I are back from South Korea and boy did we have a...

Certified Poptastic 31: Zakka-inspired Wedding Crafts

Posted on Oct 30, 2012 in Certified Poptastic! | 0 comments

Among my favorite things to shop for in Tokyo are kimono fabric, decorative paper, washi tape with super-cute and funky patterns, and brush...

Greetings from Tokyo, Japan

Posted on Oct 17, 2012 in Certified Poptastic!, Updates | 2 comments

As some of you Facebook friends already know, I’m currently on vacation with my husband, parents and siblings in my family’s...

Certified Poptastic 30: Cool Britannia Wedding Inspiration

Posted on Aug 12, 2012 in Certified Poptastic!, Hip Wedding Fashion | 0 comments

I apologize for the recent lack of Sunday posts but here I am now with a longer-than-usual one to make up for it. As the Olympic ceremonies...