Best Blogs For Real-Life Wedding Inspiration

We know there were weddings before there was an Internet. But, honestly, sometimes we wonder how. With so much advice and experience out there, it can be hard to know where to begin. Your wedding photography friends at Lily & Lime to the rescue! Here are our choices for the best wedding inspiration blogs and websites. 

Green Wedding Shoes. A great go-to for all things wedding, we’re especially fond of their “Real Weddings.” From barn to backyard, green to glam -- “Real Weddings” includes stories, how-tos and wedding photography. Note the “Find a Vendor” feature. Caterers and jewelers, of course. But also photo booths, boudoir and handmade details.

Bridal Pulse. We love their Real Weddings and practical how-to articles like “How Do You Ship Your Dress for Destination Weddings.” Don’t forget to check out the featured giveaways section. Three nights in Puerto Vallarta? Hello, honeymoon!.

Ever read bridal blogs and wonder, “Who are these people?” Broke-Ass Bride feels you. Tagline: Creativity is our currency. Advice for brides on a budget. Best feature: “Can’t Afford It? Get Over It.” -- alternatives when your dream dress has a fantasy-like price tag.

Once Wed offers elegance at a deep discount. Let’s face it. You are only going to wear that dress once! Consider Once Wed’s buy and sell feature. Shop by size, price, length and location for once-worn wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and accessories. (Extra points for “street” vs “wedding dress” size.) Check out DIY tutorials like “How to Tie a Bow Tie.”

A Practical Wedding has all of the features you’d expect -- planning tools, vendor guide and DIY projects, but we zoned in on “Advice and Etiquette.” Real life questions and conundrums. Real life experience and advice. Tough topics like “Can I Stop My Sister-In-Law From Wearing White to My Wedding?” and “How Do I Tell Everyone I’m Keeping My Name?”

Yeah … you can plan a wedding without the Internet. But we’re glad you don’t have to!