All Things Bridal: The Avery Austin Blog

When it comes to all things bridal, the Avery Austin blog has everything you need to know. Explore these bridal blogs for wedding preparation tips, bridal party etiquette, wedding planning advice, and so much more. There are wedding dress fashion blogs that cover topics about necklines, sleeves, silhouettes, and trains. From safe online shopping to preparing wedding invitations, these bridal blogs are a one-stop shop for all of your wedding needs. These are the best wedding blogs for both inspiration and information that will have you ready to walk confidently down the aisle.

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Avery Austin try-at-home wedding dress sample worn by a bride at home
Try-at-Home Wedding Dress Party Ideas
by Maggie Hoffpauir
Perhaps you’ve heard about try-at-home wedding dress parties and how they’re an excellent alternative to traditional bridal salon shopping in this digital age. With all of the bridal necessities at our fingertips thanks to online shopping, more and more brides...
Bride wearing a flowy Avery Austin wedding dress, ideal for a destination wedding
Destination Wedding Planning Guide
by Maggie Hoffpauir
Whether it’s always been your dream to have a destination wedding or you’ve only recently played with the idea of getting married in a far off, dreamy locale, the trick to successfully planning a destination wedding is proper preparation. From...
Classic ivory wedding dress with pockets - engagement season timeline
Engagement Season: Your Wedding Planning Timeline
by Maggie Hoffpauir
From engagement to wedded bliss, there’s a lot of planning to do! Having the right engagement-to-wedding timeline checklist can go a long way to helping you stay on top of all of the big and small details that will help...
Model wearing a burgundy red fitted bridesmaid dress in front of a white background.
Who Pays for Bridesmaid Dresses?
by Maggie Hoffpauir
Who is paying the cost of the bridesmaid dresses ultimately depends on what’s expected in your family and community, as well as the bridal party’s budget. In the US for example, the bridesmaids usually pay for their own dresses, while...
Image of model wearing a white wedding dress with lace appliques standing in front of a tan background.
Who Typically Pays for the Wedding Dress?
by Maggie Hoffpauir
Who typically pays for the wedding dress varies by bridal couple. While tradition dictates it should be the bride’s family’s responsibility to buy the wedding dress (and pay for a number of other bridal expenses), this tradition does not always...
Image of woman wearing a long a-line white wedding dress.
How to Make a Bridal Emergency Kit
by Maggie Hoffpauir
Also sometimes called a wedding day survival kit, a bridal emergency kit usually contains a variety of items to help brides and the bridal party maintain their fresh looks and tackle any sudden spills, rips, or other issues that might...
Image of bride wearng a long white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers and standing in an outdoor courtyard.
All You Need to Know About Wedding Dress Alterations
by Maggie Hoffpauir
If you’re like most brides, chances are you’ll need at least a few wedding dress alterations to achieve the perfect fit in your dream gown. From adjusting the size to adding or removing features, there are so many types of...
Image of bride in white lace wedding dress standing in front of a tree.
Getting Ready and Dressed for Your Wedding Day
by Maggie Hoffpauir
This is it. No more waiting to say “I do!” It’s time to get dressed and ready for your wedding! Your gorgeous wedding dress is waiting for you, delicately resting where you placed it the night before to give it...
Image of bride wearing a white ball gown wedding dress standing on a dock in front of water holding a bouquet of flowers.
How to Travel with a Wedding Dress
by Maggie Hoffpauir
As excitement builds for your upcoming wedding day, the sooner you can prepare yourself for packing and traveling with your wedding dress the better, especially for a destination wedding. As you puzzle over the possibilities, you may be asking yourself,...
When Should You Buy Your Wedding Dress?
When Should You Buy Your Wedding Dress?
by Maggie Hoffpauir
As a bride, you may have already asked yourself (more than once) when you should buy a wedding dress. If you’re super excited, then the question is probably more along the lines of how early is too early to buy...
10 Wedding Planning Tips From Our Bridal Experts
10 Wedding Planning Tips From Our Bridal Experts
by Maggie Hoffpauir
When it comes to the basics for planning a wedding, Avery Austin has got you covered! From setting the groundwork and budget with your partner to scheduling pre- and post-wedding activities, the ten wedding planning tips below will have you...
Micro Wedding: What it is & Why You Should Have One
Micro Wedding: What it is & Why You Should Have One
by Maggie Hoffpauir
Micro weddings have risen in popularity over recent years as brides and grooms looked for ways to celebrate their matrimony within strict pandemic quarantine guidelines. At first, plans were made to have weddings on a smaller scale, like micro weddings,...