Weddings
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The “Right Sized” Wedding
by Sarah on Monday, January 9th, 2012 | No Comments
Life is hectic. But when you throw a major life event, like a wedding or new baby in the mix, it can get downright nutty. When it comes down to weddings, what really is the right size wedding? How much money is "justifiable" to spend? Where to begin when planning a wedding? Today, ... [read more] -
How to design your own royal wedding
by Hollie on Thursday, April 28th, 2011 | No Comments
Life is hectic. But when you throw a major life event like a wedding in the mix, it can get downright nutty. The logical question for practical and busy people is: how can I plan for a memorable wedding without it becoming all consuming? At Buttoned Up, we are huge believers in ... [read more] -
Is It Ever Ok to Say No to Bridesmaid Requests
by Sarah on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 | No Comments
Is It Ever Ok to Say No to Bridesmaid Requests Visions of sugar plums still dancing in your head? The holidays are definitely the season of giving, but what you might not have realized that one of the things most given at this time of the year is proposals. One in four grooms proposes to his ... [read more] -
Guest Guru: Alisa Singer – Polyandry – Why you probably never heard of it
by Alisa Singer on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 | 1 comment
Polyandry - Why you probably never heard of it Article and illustrations by Alisa Singer, www.AlisaSinger.com As we approach the season of romantic summer weddings, let’s spend a moment contemplating a different kind of marriage, one that’s not likely to be celebrated with a splashy affair at the Ritz. Imagine, instead, the blushing bride ... [read more] -
Five Organizational Tips for Throwing a Wedding Shower Without Breaking the Bank or Making Yourself Crazy
by Sarah on Monday, March 29th, 2010 | 1 comment
Showering the bride with gifts for her new life is a wonderful wedding tradition that dates back well over one hundred years. Legend has it that a young Dutch couple wanted to wed, but the father of the bride disapproved because the young man was too poor. Friends and family disagreed with the ... [read more] -
The 80/20 wedding
by Sarah on Monday, March 22nd, 2010 | No Comments
Life is hectic. But when you throw a major life event like a wedding in the mix, it can get downright nutty. The logical question for practical and busy people is: how can I plan for a memorable wedding without it becoming all consuming? At Buttoned Up, we are huge believers in ... [read more] -
Wedlock or Deadlock Show: The Transformation
by Sarah on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 | No Comments
It is the day before the audience taping and the Buttoned Up crew arrives in front of the apartment of Jennifer ready to help her surprise her fiancé, Rocky, with a clean, clutter free house. There are a bunch of us: me, Nancy, Ash, Fran, Lauren, Marissa, and Leah….the whole gang out in the West. It ... [read more]
















