Whether you’re planning a wedding or keeping a mood board on Pinterest just for fun, you probably already know that getting ready for such a special event can be costly. When shoes, dresses and accessories start at around $1,000 – and I’m not even thinking about the actual cost of the event – things start to add up quickly. But don’t fret about those numbers for now. I’m here to help. Despite getting married a few years ago, I still find myself browsing bridal fashion on a regular basis. Through my searches, I’ve found a lot of great stuff for less than $500. Whether you want a gorgeous, understated or…

When it comes to wedding guest attire, we recently shared insights on the best shoes, dress codes, and a comprehensive list of spring wedding attire. To add wedding prep outfit ideas and more, today we’re changing direction slightly to focus on the bridesmaid trend that’s causing quite a bit of controversy in our office right now. Let me start by saying that I attended three weddings last summer, so most of my weekend plans and conversations revolved around planning or traveling to my next wedding destination. Read on for bridesmaid trends that I was surprised to identify with. Controversial trend: second dresses for bridesmaids You might think that after attending…