Wedding tips, fashions and ideas: Meghan Markle’s dress, spring registry options, more

The push for unique wedding ideas, fashions, accessories, photos and other accents is constant for couples planning their big day. We at FrontPage Weddings believe we can offer something unique — your love story, told by a professional journalist — but we also want to point couples in the direction of the best inspiration and tips from across the web.

Here’s a quick roundup of the latest informative and fashionable ideas for wedding registries, decor, cost-effective dresses and more …

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal wedding is little more than six weeks away, and the talk has predictably shifted to Markle’s dress, which could be one of two options, according to Cosmopolitan. The website has sources that say Markle has already chosen the designer.

Dawn Strong from Style Me Pretty has a cool (and timely!) piece that celebrates the arrival of spring. She offers 15 wedding registry ideas for a seasonal refresher, highlighted by a stylish mug collection from Anthropologie and upbeat tea plates at Bloomingdale’s. They’re additions to registries that will make brides in cold-weather states think past the snow and look forward to the warm spring days to come.

And who doesn’t want wallet-friendly wedding dress ideas? The crew at Green Wedding Shoes offers a beautiful collection of dresses available for $500 or less.

Our Favorite Wedding Dresses Under $500!

Here’s a daily dose of photo inspiration courtesy of Ashley Rae Photography through Ruffled. Any photo shoot that features a “fluffy pupper” is worth a second or third look. It’s just another example of beautiful art created by Ashley Rae Photography.

Alluring Gondola Elopement with Soft and Timeless Details

Meg Keene from A Practical Wedding takes aim at codified traditional gender roles and says she’s tired of people telling her son he can’t be a flower boy.

I’m Tired Of People Telling My Son He Can’t Be A Flower Boy

Groomsmen style might not be Priority No. 1 in most weddings, but there are rules and things to consider when outfitting them. Inspired Bride has more on the style rules for dressing groomsmen, not the least of which is considering feedback on a fair price point.

Danielle from Wedding Chicks thinks you’ll want to elope to Hawaii after seeing these wedding photos.

And lastly, at the top of this post is an example of the relationship story FrontPage Weddings can write, which can also be laid out as a newspaper keepsake. It’s a fresh new way to either share your love story or chronicle your big day. Check out the original story here and be sure to view our pricing and ordering info and contact us with questions.