By Erika, Fashion Expert It's hard to believe that almost nine months ago Roger and I tied the knot. For a variety of reasons, I scaled back on the bride guide. But, I couldn't leave you guys out of the big day. And, now that I have finally committed to our final photos and ordered [...]
Tag: weddings
YCS Bride Guide: 3 Tips to Help You Say Yes to the Dress
By Erika, Fashion Expert Hey gorgeous brides! Today, we are here to talk about "The Dress" (cue dramatic music). One of the things I was NOT prepared for, especially as a fashionista, was how intimidated I would be by picking out my wedding gown. From the moment I got engaged all anyone could ask me [...]
YCS Bride Guide: Picking the Right Venue
By Alexis Vardakas Editor's Note: I am so very excited to have former YCS team member guest writing for the YCS Bride Guide! I am thrilled for Alexis who is going to be a 2018 bride like myself and am so happy that she is willing to share her point of view on the wedding planning [...]
YCS Bride Guide: Rules of Engagement
By Erika, Fashion Expert First, let me apologize. If you follow the YCS or my personal Instagram, you have been subject to the slow leak of our engagement photos for the last two weeks. I can't tell you how many people have texted, DM'd or emailed me asking for the full gallery of our photos! [...]
YCS Bride Guide: 5 Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Vendors
By Erika, Fashion Expert Saying "yes" to your fiancé is, obviously, one of the most exciting and important days in your life. Once you say yes to your fiancé there are dozens more "yeses" to be said. Some of the most important people you will say "yes" to are your wedding vendors. Choosing the right [...]
YCS Bride Guide: Decoding and Deciding on Your Dress Code
By Erika, Fashion Expert Almost immediately after getting engaged people started to ask me if I had a wedding date and venue closely followed by, "what type of wedding are you having?" Don't be mistaken, most people only minimally care about the "type" of wedding you are having. What they're really getting at is what [...]
YCS Bride Guide: Le Vie en Rose . . . and Gold . . . and Silver
By Erika, Fashion Expert So hey! It’s been a long time and I shouldn’t have left you. One day we’ll talk about my blogging break and reset, but today is NOT that day. So much has changed in my life since I last joined you here - like, SO MUCH! If you follow YCS [...]
Men’s Style: What to Wear to a Summer Wedding
By Donte, Men's Style VIPA note from Erika: This is Part 1 of a two-part series about what to wear to summer weddings. Donte will be helping out the fellas; and, on Friday, Erika will cover the ladies. Enjoy!The months from June to October are considered to be the peak of “wedding season”. Accordingly, I [...]