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It is said a bride should carry or wear something blue on her wedding day for good luck. Here, a few of my favorite options. 

Credits left to right: 1. Light blue hydrangea simply set in a modern clear glass by Vera Wang for FTD flowers. 2. Dolce & Gabbana High-rise stretch-silk satin briefs. 3. Dolce & Gabbana stretch-silk satin balconette bra. 4. Damaris silk tulle knicker. 5. Lace drop-waist bateau bodice with tulle ballgown skirt by Theia. 6. One-shoulder appliquéd silk-chiffon gown by Marchesa. 7.Badgley Mischka Peep Toe Platform Evening Pumps. 8. Sterling Silver Aquamarine and Diamond Heart Ring at Amazon.com. 9. Tiffany Blue roll clutch by Amanda Pearl.

—Naima DiFranco

Loverly is the heart of weddings: a visual inspiration search engine designed to help brides discover ideas, people to hire, and things to buy. Loverly makes finding beautiful wedding inspiration easier than ever! Their images are powered by the best wedding publishers and wedding shopping partners on the web. Find Bridal Guide on Loverly >>

Theme weddings are perfect for the sports-loving couple, and while we love a good navy and white color palette to honor the Yankees or choosing to say your vows in the field where your favorite team plays, we prefer the more subtle nods to your love of the game. Simple touches here and there are elegant and charming, without being over the top. Here are 8 ways to honor your favorite team without sacrificing style.

1. Your guest book is a treasured keepsake and a great place to add a bit of fun into your big day.

This was a good week for me! I worked out at the gym Tuesday through Friday. All week, I continued my Atkins shakes in the morning and my bars for lunch with some light snacks. My favorite dinner this week was another recipe from skinnytaste.com (I’m clearly obsessed!) — Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Melted Mozzarella. We added quinoa and roasted cauliflower on the side, and it was the perfect meal

Last Saturday night was my girlfriend Roseann's engagement party, and it was a great time! She is one of my bridesmaids, and I am one of hers, too. It’s nice having someone to plan and share ideas with.

She did a fall theme, so everything was orange, red and brown, and it looked awesome. She also did a lot of DIY projects, like the centerpieces and the favors, which made it so personal (and, of course, saved her some money). A DIY project for engagement parties, showers and even your wedding is a great way to add a personal touch of your style while sticking to the budget.

Her centerpieces consisted of a fish bowl from the dollar store which she spray painted with gold glitter spray. She made the flowers herself with colored tissue paper and added a small pumpkin. She also added the table numbers which completed the centerpiece. They were super creative and looked beautiful with the theme of the room.

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On June 7th, 2013, Amanda Roman experienced three milestones in just a few hours: Ryan Leak, her boyfriend of five years, said "I love you" for the first time; then, they got engaged in front of 100 loved ones, and later on, the couple tied the knot in a wedding filled with all of her favorite things.

Miraculously, she was unaware that any of these events were about to occur, thanks to Leak's dogged determination to surprise her. The plan was hatched two years prior, when the 27-year-old Dallas native overheard Roman, 25, telling a friend that her dream was to get engaged and married on the same day.

When it came time to propose to his future wife, he always knew he wanted to "do something extravagant" — but he never expected that would mean organizing an entire wedding from start to finish on his own. "I don't know any guy who wakes up and actually wants to plan a wedding," Leak says in a video about the couple's story, which has now gone viral.

Every rose has its thorn. Spikes paired with soft romantic petals creates an utterly whimsical bridal look. This style is perfect for the unconventional fashion-forward bride who wants to bring some of her individual style into her big-day look.

Credits left to right: 1. Flower spiked headband from Topshop.com. 2. Crystal cage cuff by Baublebar.com. 3. Metallic leather sandals by Charlotte Olympia. 4. Pura Lopez gold studded high heel sandals at IntermixOnline.com. 5. Oscar de la Renta Embroidered tulle gown. 6. Glory 3D flower clutch by Alexander McQueen. 7. Christian Louboutin spiked metallic leather clutch. 8. Giuseppe Zanotti Crystal Spike Sandals. 9. Oscar de la Renta Gold-plated leaf necklace.

—Naima DiFranco

Loverly is the heart of weddings: a visual inspiration search engine designed to help brides discover ideas, people to hire, and things to buy. Loverly makes finding beautiful wedding inspiration easier than ever! Their images are powered by the best wedding publishers and wedding shopping partners on the web. Find Bridal Guide on Loverly >>

Forget "chicken or fish?" —wedding food no longer has to be boring. Flavor and presentation are equal players on these plates, even if the budget doesn’t allow for a celebrity chef. We eat with our eyes first, and serving a piece of crispy, buttery halibut on a paper plate just won’t cut it. Go a step further with your passed hors d'oeuvres and offer small bites in a soup spoon or an antipasto platter on wooden plank carving boards. Here are 10 of our favorite inspiration images of delicious food and stunning presentations.

1. Start off the evening with passed hors d'oeuvres that pack as much style as flavor. Ever thought of serving soup in a single-bite (or, slurp) spoon?

When planning your wedding theme and colors, your bridesmaids’ fashion choices can play an important role in creating a cohesive look for your big day. After all, you wouldn’t wear a cowboy hat to an elegant ballroom affair and you don’t want stilettos anywhere near a rustic barn. Here are some ideas on how your 'maids can accessorize their dress to not only match, but enhance the feel of your wedding.

Farm Wedding

Let the natural beauty of the countryside set the tone for your rustic-chic look. A neutral dress with flirty ruffles by Bari Jay is far from boring when paired with olive green accents and a lip that pops ($200). Swipe on some smoldering shadow, slip into classic cowboy boots and grab a colorful wildflower bouquet — you're ready to hoedown!