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When stars like Jessica Simpson, Hilary Duff, Fergie, and Gwen Stefani need to throw a spectacular party, they know who to call — top planner Mindy Weiss. We had the pleasure of wining and dining with her recently at an event hosted by Perfect Circle jewelry insurance, where she gave us the scoop on what's hot for 2013 weddings. 

1. Rose gold and yellow gold are in. She was surprised when her daughter-in-law requested a rose gold ring two years ago, but now, she’s seeing it everywhere. Also popular: mixing and matching gold tones.

2. Lace is everywhere right now, from table runners to vases to chandelier covers. She’s even draping a tent entirely in lace for an upcoming wedding! (Her décor motto: Go with a touch or just too much — never middle-of-the-road.) Lace was also huge on the bridal runways this season, and it’s showing up more on shoes and purses as well.

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3. Grooms are buying instead of renting. "My grooms are very concerned with what they're wearing," said Weiss. She's seeing a return to classic — hand-tied bow ties, vests, black socks ("colorful socks are done"), and slim-fit Tom Ford tuxedos. Shoes and cuff links are becoming a big deal to her grooms.

Earlier today, we live streamed Pronovias' 2014 bridal runway show from Barcelona. We spotted all of their gorgeous new styles without ever leaving our computer! Missed the video? Below, a recap of some of our favorite gowns from the collection.

An ultra-feminine V-neck gown with lace detail and loads of tulle:

We love the intricate bead work on this sparkling gown.

This dazzling sheath takes Gatsby-inspired glamour to a new level.

The delicate cap sleeves add an ethereal effect to this classic gown.

A princess-worthy lace gown with matching veil.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary yesterday with an over-the-top vow renewal in Disneyland! The celebration coincided with second birthday of their twins, Monroe and Moroccan; the two were the guests of honor throughout the night. Held at Sleeping Beauty's Castle before 250 guests, Carey departed the "Dream Suite" above the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction with daughter Monroe in a horse-drawn carriage, wearing a princess ballgown. Cannon and their son Moroccan donned suits inspired by Prince Charming. At the castle, the four walked down the aisle as a family.

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When it comes to what you’ll carry on your wedding day, flowers get all the attention. But can we talk about the wedding clutch?! Gorgeous clutches are like your wedding jewelry; they can make you feel so glamorous and special for your big day. Here are some of our favorites.  

The woven texture and mother-of-pearl clasp make this clutch fabulous for a beach wedding, and the color of bow are perfect with the vintage tropical trend we’ve been loving lately.

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Michael Jordan is known as the greatest basketball player of all time, so it comes as no surprise that his wedding would be an over-the-top star-studded event. "His Airness" took wedding planning to new heights this past weekend, marrying his girlfriend of five years under the largest tent in wedding history. Check it out!

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Basketball legend Michael Jordan, 50, and Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto, 34, wed at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in the presence of over 300 guests on Saturday, April 27. The bride looked stunning in a corseted J'Aton Couture gown made with French silk, handmade lace, and Swarovski crystals. The church was filled with hundreds of beautiful blooms including, white roses, peonies, and tulips, all arranged by Mark's Garden. In a kind gesture, all of the flowers were donated to Jupiter Medical Center, so not a single petal was wasted. 

The reception took place under a whopping 40,000-sq. foot tent in the middle of a private golf course in Jupiter, FL. The massive tent boasted a main event room where dinner was served, a grand ballroom area with dance floor, bandstage, and ceiling featuring panels that blocked outside light, allowing optimal interior lighting effects. There were also two side tents that housed bathroom facilities. Overall, the reception space was even larger than Jordan's newly-built mansion, which was within walking distance of the tent. 

If your parents are divorced, you're bound to run into some tricky situations while planning your wedding. Who sits where during the ceremony and reception? Who pays for what? How do stepparents fit into the picture? 

In The Big Wedding, which hits theaters today, the long-divorced Don and Ellie Griffin (Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton) decide to pretend they're still happily married when their adopted son's ultra-conservative biological mother unexpectedly decides to attend the wedding.
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While that approach probably doesn't work in real life, we do have some more practical solutions for dealing with divorced parents at your wedding. Here, get answers to your biggest questions:

"My parents have been divorced for over 20 years, and although both have remarried, they haven’t seen or spoken to each other in all that time. I’m worried about how they might behave toward one another at my wedding. What can I do?"

Bridal editors were swooning at a small event last week in his flagship store on Madison Avenue in NYC. Brian Atwood unveiled the launch of his new bridal collection; a lovely collection of fashion-forward fantastical heels. 

We are loving these fabulous heels. The plum floral heels can be customized to any color to match your wedding theme — love!

The bridal collection will be available in stores by June — just in time for wedding season.

To see more Brian Atwood, check out brianatwood.com.

—Naima DiFranco

This season, Romona Keveza's couture bridal collection takes you on a tour through time, drawing inspiration from the 1800s into the future. The show begins with a blush ballgown inspired by Princess Alice, then progresses to a 1920s Gatsby gown, an Old Hollywood glamour gown from the '30s, a return to luxury in the '40s, a sweet '50s frock, a gown inspired by Jackie Kennedy, a bell-shaped dress representing the '80s, a one-shoulder dress for the '90s, a lace and tulle number for the new millennium, and a glittering gold using fabrications never before seen in bridal for the gown of the future.

Watch the full show here:

See more from the bridal runways in our daily recaps!

—Kristen O'Gorman Klein

The Little House on the Prairie star and Dancing with the Stars alum married actor Timothy Busfield yesterday in a private ceremony at the celeb-favorite San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California. 

Photo courtesy of @melissaegilbert/Twitter

The pair got engaged in December. "They've known each other for quite some time, as their paths have crossed off-and-on over the past 20 years," a source told Us Weekly. 

The San Ysidro Ranch, a picturesque resort with an ultra-private vibe and luxe accomodations, has played host to a number of other celebrity couples over the years, including Jack and Jackie Kennedy, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, Hilarie Duff and Mike Comrie, and Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman. 

Photo courtesy of San Ysidro Ranch, A Rosewood Resort

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