"We rented a car, got up at the crack of dawn, drove through the swamp to the place where only fairy tales exist ... had the time of our lives." Read more
The last month of wedding planning has me running around in 50 directions most days, wondering if I’ll manage to pull all of the last 11 months of organization into one amazing day. It no doubt leaves little time to prioritize my own self-care. Read more
Whirlwind romance for bride blogger Lauren and her "Superman" Alex includes a June 2020 wedding in downtown Omaha. Read more
Bride blogger Kelsey was sure which caterer would feed her wedding guests. She even chose her wedding date around the vendor's availability. Read more
I joke with my friends a lot by saying “you have to do the work to see the work.” Well, my fellow brides, the work has been done and I couldn’t be more excited to see it all come to life. Read more
Are you steamrolling your groom in the planning process? Here's how to make sure his voice is heard. Read more
Kelsey and fiance David met at a costume party. After a January proposal, they're now planning an August 2020 wedding. Follow along! Read more
Bride blogger Jory Schweers outlines her self-care and beauty to-do list before her big day next month. Read more
Present time! Here are Mrs. In Training's thoughtful gift ideas for wedding participants. Read more
Jory's fiance, Evan, covers his role in wedding planning and how he supports his Tinderella in the process, too. Read more
As a self-proclaimed "old soul," there is something timeless and intimate about mailed wedding invitations. They are, after all, the very first interaction with our guests. Read more
When given a lot of options, I tend to struggle. Evan is the complete opposite — I can show him all of the options ... and he can provide a definitive answer on the spot. Read more
"In our final countdown before our wedding, you may find yourself like us — a little overwhelmed with last minute details and shaken up by the inevitable pre-wedding jitters. If so, take a deep breath and enjoy some quality time with your partner," bride blogger Lauryn says. Read more
Once you realize how involved everyone wants to be, delegating is the best thing you can do. Read more
Communicate plans clearly, be respectful of guests, and let loose with your friends — Mrs. In Training Lauryn's recipe for the best bachelor/bachelorette party Read more
"Starting with the guest list factors in the three most expensive components of a wedding: venue, food and alcohol. From there, we set a budget," says bride blogger Jory. Read more
It was important to Lauryn to find dresses at reasonable prices in a color and style that allowed each bridesmaid to feel beautiful, individually and as a group. Read more
Follow along with bride blogger Jory as she and fiancé Evan make Omaha feel like home to their out-of-town wedding guests. Read more
A cocktail hour, neutral colors, subtle décor: Mrs. In Training Lauryn Nyhoff envisions a comfortable mix of tradition and innovation. Read more
A fitness professional by day, Mrs. In Training Lauryn shares 5 tips for how to feel and look great leading up to your wedding day. Read more
"Choosing a honeymoon location felt like someone plopped a world map in front of me and said 'pick somewhere,'" bride blogger Lauryn says. Read more
If a wedding videographer is something you are debating, consider a few questions bride blogger Lauryn asked herself. Read more
If you’re like bride blogger Lauryn, with a color-coded planner attached to your hip but no creative talent whatsoever, a planner can assist with the "big picture" design, freeing you to manage the details. Read more
During a date night to decompress from reception menu planning, Mrs. In Training Lauryn Nyhoff had an epiphany over margaritas and "fajitas for two." Read more
"I would've never in a million years picked it off a hanger for myself," said bride blogger Lauryn Nyhoff, of her wedding dress. A dress shop stylist showed her the winning dress, totally different from her initial dream dress vision. Read more
Never settle on a location or venue that your gut tells you isn’t perfect. Read more
Focus first on what's at the top of your dream day wishlist. Read more
Photographer Erin Dabbs is on the other side of the lens as she plans her September wedding. Read more
Self-care is important while wedding planning, says wellness professional and bride blogger Lauren Nyhoff. She'll share her experiences planning her Oct. 2019 wedding. Read more
I’m delighted to be sharing my wedding plans with you! I’m a twenty-something marketing and events professional in the Omaha area. Over the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to plan some pretty fantastic events, and now I get to plan one for me and Mr. Meant-To-Be!I can’t wait to shar… Read more
So you want to be a wedding blogger? That's fantastic! Read more
We are a short 30 days away from the wedding! I'd like to share what I'm up to now, with just a month to go. I try to accomplish the bulk of wedding stuff on Wednesdays (#weddingwednesday), to keep some semblance of balance in my life. So I'm sitting at home on a Wednesday evening, catching … Read more
This past winter, Snapchat unveiled on-demand geo-filters. This new filter features opens the door for anyone to pay Snapchat to create and distribute a custom filter in a specific area for a set time. Read more
While registering for fun household items was something I had been looking forward to, Mr. Rose Gold was less than thrilled with this component of getting hitched. All he wants is a honeymoon fund, and nothing else. I see his point, since we already live together, and have a ton of household… Read more
As someone who half-heartedly struggles through any crafting activity, I agonized a bit over how to officially ask my bridal party. I hoped to invite my favorite ladies to be part of my big day in a fun and creative way. But due to social media examples of insanely beautiful and original ide… Read more
