Rachel
Varina

Formerly one of the HBICs at Total Sorority Move (RIP), Rachel Varina has a long history of writing about things that make her parents ashamed. She's an avid lover of holding grudges, sitting down, and buffalo chicken dip. Currently, she lives in Tampa, Florida, but did not feed her husband to tigers. And even though she's married (with a *gasp* baby), she doesn't suck. Promise. PROMISE! Follow her on Instagram and Twitter (@rachelvarina) so she gets more followers than that influencer her husband dated in high school.

Stuff I Wrote

Everything You Need To Know About Doing A Bridal Boudoir Shoot

By Rachel Varina

To quote every bride who has ever done boudoir: "Do it, you won't regret it!" Whether you're talking to your friends at brunch, your co-worker at happy hour, or just scanning posts from random girls in a Facebook group, there's one thing most brides who've done boudoir can agree on: it's f*cking awesome.

Do You Send A Gift For A Zoom Wedding? & Other Questions, Answered

By Rachel Varina

First comes love, then comes coronavirus, then comes the influx of Zoom weddings in 2020.

How To Say No To 2020 Weddings If You Just Don't Feel Comfortable

By Rachel Varina

Remember on NYE when everyone was convinced 2020 was going to be our golden era?

The Difference Between Elopement, Microwedding & Minimony Explained

By Rachel Varina

So, how about 2020 weddings, huh?

Learning Your Unconscious Biases Is The First Step Toward Overcoming Them

By Rachel Varina

The past few weeks, the country has been making strides in supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and speaking out against police brutality and systemic racism.

The 5 Most Unrealistic Things About 'Outer Banks'

By Rachel Varina

I may be twenty *cough* years old, but no matter how many undereye wrinkles I get, one thing remains the same: I am a slut for teen dramas.

8 Bachelorette Themes That Don't Involve Matching Shirts

By Rachel Varina

Planning a bachelorette party, even without a pandemic, comes with a lot of stress.

How COVID-19 Is Going To Change Weddings For The Long Run

By Rachel Varina

It's no secret: coronavirus is one giant happiness cockblock.

What To Do If Coronavirus Is Messing Up Your Pregnancy Plans

By Rachel Varina

As a married 27-year-old (wait, f*ck.

How To Get Married On Zoom

By Rachel Varina

Once upon a time, the most challenging decisions a bride had to make were who would be a bridesmaid, who would walk her down the aisle, and how to get out of inviting her annoying college roommate who always dresses way too provocatively at events.

Quarantining With Your S.O. Is Bad For Your Relationship, Study Finds

By Rachel Varina

Quarantine has done a lot in the way of ruining lives.

Is 'Too Hot To Handle' Sexist?

By Rachel Varina

In the time of quarantine, one of the few things keeping us going is trashy television.

How To Throw A Virtual Bachelorette Party That Isn't Sad

By Rachel Varina

There's no way around it: Coronavirus is f*cking things up.

What The 'Gossip Girl' Characters Would Be Doing During Quarantine

By Rachel Varina

Hey there Upper East Siders, long time, no gossip.

13 Ways To Make Money During Social Distancing

By Rachel Varina

Thanks to The Virus That Must Not Be Named, waiters, bartenders, performers, caterers, and planners (just to name a few) are currently scrambling to make ends meet after vast and devastating layoffs.

How To Work From Home With Your SO Without Killing Them

By Rachel Varina

As an increasing number of establishments close their doors and ask their employees to work from home due to coronavirus, more and more couples are faced with the age-old question: How TF do we both work from home without killing each other?

What Your Bachelorette Destination Says About You

By Rachel Varina

There’s one event every little girl dreams of from the moment she waltzes out of the womb.

How I Lost 50+ Pounds On "The Fast Metabolism Diet"

By Rachel Varina

For as long as I can remember, I've had a difficult relationship with food.

The Best Ways To Announce Your Engagement On Social Media, Ranked

By Rachel Varina

When it comes to proposals, there's a lot that goes into the damn thing.

IDK Who Needs To Hear This, But It's Bullsh*t To Let A Wedding End Your Friendship

By Rachel Varina

From the moment I waltzed out of my mother's womb three weeks early (as a 5 lb.

Will You Always Love Your First Love? An Unofficial Study

By Rachel Varina

If you would have pulled bits and pieces of different boys out of different coming-of-age novels, that’s who Adam* was.

What Going To A Sex Club Is Actually Like

By Rachel Varina

So. Many. Black pleather couches.

6 Bridal Shower Themes That Will Piss Everyone Off But Pull In The Likes

By Rachel Varina

As a recently married woman who thinks daily about the things she wishes could change about her wedding, I still find myself stalking wedding Facebook groups, attempting to heave wisdom upon unsuspecting brides-to-be like an old witch in a Disney movie (but like, a hot old witch, right?). Naturally, as more and more of my friends get engaged and I feel the fiery jealously of no longer being the center of attention, I’m here to help them plan their perfect days.

7 People To Invite To Your Wedding If You Thrive On Drama

By Rachel Varina

Some days you wake up, and you dream of doing good for the world.

What Not To Do If You Have A Pregnant Bridesmaid

By Rachel Varina

The best part about getting married (other than the whole “finding someone to stand by your side during the good times and bad for the rest of your life” thing), is that for once, FINALLY, everything is all about you.

10 Things You Think You’ll Care About For Your Wedding That Won't Matter

By Rachel Varina

Between Instagram, Pinterest, and stalking that girl you hate from high school who got married last year and threw a wedding that apparently didn’t even know what a budget was, planning your big day is like crawling through a landmine of comparisons, what ifs, and “if my wedding isn’t the f*cking best event any of my guests have ever been to I’m 100% going to die.” It's fun.

A Company Shamed An Applicant For Her IG Pic & It's Backfiring Spectacularly

By Rachel Varina

Yesterday started out just like any other mediocre American Tuesday.

The 9 Worst Bridesmaid Tasks, Ranked

By Rachel Varina

It’s almost always the same.

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