The Ostreum Blog

Your bridesmaids loved you first – don’t they deserve to be showered with gifts? Here are 10 bridesmaid gift ideas to recognize and celebrate the ladies who will stand next to you, cry happy tears with you, and fire up the dance floor on your big day. All of these picks (most with links!) can […]

Incorporating your furry friend into your wedding day is a growing trend that adds an extra special and personalized touch to your big day. Here are 5 ways to include your pet on your wedding day. Include Them in Your Wedding Photos The obvious first step is to make sure your wedding venue is pet-friendly […]

It’s officially engagement season! Wondering where to pop the question in Fort Worth? There are plenty of gorgeous spots in our beautiful city. Check out our list of the best places to propose in Fort Worth! Sundance Square Sundance Square is one of the most popular proposal spots in Fort Worth. Between the Pavilion (which […]

We’re rolling into the chilly season in Texas (Despite the random 70° days)! That means it’s time to start incorporating some cold weather essentials into your wedding day wardrobe. Check out our ideas for 5 winter bridal accessories you need! As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commission from qualifying purchases. Faux Sure! A fur […]

The well-known phrase “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” was coined in England during Victorian times. Each of the “something”s was meant to bring the bride good luck for her wedding day. “I had part of a blue handkerchief from my grandfather sewn into the hem of my dress,” Christy, Ostreum‘s Director of […]

Lounge furniture has been a favorite emerging trend in the wedding industry for the last few years. But what is lounge furniture, and why should you include it in your wedding planning? With Ostreum’s Lounge Furniture Guide to help, you’ll be well-versed in the new world of wedding lounge furniture and the different ways to […]

We get this question all the time – Should I hire a wedding planner? In case you’re wondering, we always recommend it. Here are 5 reasons you need a wedding planner for your wedding day! Vendor Selection and Communication One of the most challenging elements of wedding planning is undoubtedly choosing your vendor team. From […]

2023 is just around the corner (crazy, right?), and it’s time to start getting excited for a new year of weddings and trends. Check out our 2023 wedding trend predictions! Small-Scale Weddings Mini-monies, elopements, and altogether smaller weddings are already making waves in the post-pandemic world. Guest counts are dropping, and sub-100 guest counts are […]

Wedding days are stressful – you don’t need us to tell you that! – but luckily there are many ways to surprise your new spouse and help ease some of that nervousness and add even more sweetness to the day. Check out our ideas for 5 ways to surprise your partner on your wedding day! […]

October 1 is International Coffee Day, and those of us in the wedding industry (and anyone who has ever had to plan a wedding) run on caffeine! We know many of our couples are fellow coffee lovers, and there are so many ways to incorporate everyone’s favorite morning (afternoon, evening…) pick-me-up into your wedding day. […]