The Bride's Guide Blog

Our Experts

Posts from Erin Furey

Erin Furey

Name: Erin Furey
Title: Editorial Assistant, Style
Hometown: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Favorite wedding flower: Peony
Best planning tip: Involve your mom, it will make her so happy -- sometimes you have to relinquish just a little bit of control!

Expert's Archive

Template of the Week: Miniature "Love" Candy Bars

Posted by

Spell it out with custom mini chocolate bar favor boxes. These easy-to-make gifts are so cute and can be tailored to say anything your heart desires…

Expert Advice: Chef Pierre Schaedelin

Posted by

This month, I decided to ask ridiculously amazing chef Pierre Schaedelin — a Martha fav – for his advice on wedding food: “The whole wedding experience should be a …

Template of the Week: Paper Favor Cones

Posted by

Fill these cute favor cones with sweet or savory snacks. Your guests will love untying them to find delicious treats inside. Just print the template on cardstock, cut it …

Template of the Week: Luminaria Centerpieces

Posted by

Want simple, cute centerpiece ideas that require little to no effort to create? Just click, print, and fold to make these pretty printed luminaria shades! Slip them over small …

Template of the Week: Lace Invitation Suite

Posted by

No one will believe you made this lace invitation suite yourself! Customize the look by using different colored paper and your favorite fonts. This invitation set may even …

Template of the Week: Calligraphed Tote Bag

Posted by

This custom tote bag is the perfect bridesmaid gift: easy to make, functional, and cute. Just download the clip-art calligraphed border and phrase. Print them onto iron-on transfer …

Inspiration: Amazing Food Display!

Posted by

Check out the world’s biggest sushi mosaic! Can’t you  imagine you and your groom’s initials spelled out this way?  The look on your guests’ faces would be priceless…

Inspiration: Dreamy Photos Part 1

Posted by

Who doesn’t love the seductive quality of old analog photos? Everything looks a bit softer and the colors more saturated. I love looking through boxes of old family …