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Someone recently asked how I got engaged, so I thought I would share the story. Remember, if you want to share YOUR engagement story with us, please email me at natasha@theweddinglens.com! We love hearing your stories! I guess there is a little... Read more

You may have received a gift bag when checking into a hotel for a wedding... What's the scoop with that? What is it? Some people like to have gift bags that the hotel will give to each guest as he or she checks in to the hotel. It’s a nice... Read more

I am getting married next fall and I really want my niece (who is only 9 months old now) to be in the wedding ceremony as a flower girl! But then I also dont really want to have children at the wedding reception. I just feel like I... Read more

While wedding planning can be a little stressful, one part that my fiance has been looking forward to is starting the wedding registry.  Now, readers may be aware that we've decided to do both a traditional registry as well as a honeymoon registry,... Read more

So you are tasked with throwing a bridal shower…what is the etiquette?  Who do you invite?  Do you need decorations?  Food?  Are games REALLY necessary? Photo by clevercupcakes Rumor has it the bridal shower custom derived back in the day... Read more

In light of Jenny's newly designed STDs and invitations, I thought she (and you!) might benefit from learning or re-learning how the traditional wedding invitation is worded. Please note - everything that follows is traditional, unless I've... Read more

It's funny how these things come in waves...  Chris and I just attended a beautiful wedding this last weekend but it's only the first of 5 weddings we're going to this year.  And I know at least 7 other couples who got engaged this summer who are... Read more

I recently read this article comparing Flickr and Picasa.  I thought the author did a good job highlighting some of the major differences between the two photo-sharing sites with a pretty unbiased opinion.  I think both services are actually... Read more

I hate to even bring up that fall is right around the corner, but it is! And with fall, comes beautiful orange, warm colors, and many weddings! Here are some ideas and tips for your fall wedding. 1.  Flowers are one of the first things that... Read more

Wanting our wedding to be more of an experience than simply an event, my fiancé and I agree that the wedding décor can help set the tone.  If you’re aiming for a vintage wedding or a modern wedding, a theme-based wedding or simply a garden... Read more