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Looking for a unique setting for an ocean-themed wedding? Seafaring couples now have a new and exciting venue in New York City to celebrate. National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey brings the underwater world to citydwellers, with state-of-the-art virtural reality technology that provides an immersive entertainment experience. 

Last week, I wrote about how to book your wedding photographer. Now, I'd love to share my engagement photos with you! Brides-to-be often use these images for their engagement announcement, Save-the-Dates, or to display as artwork during the reception. Since those near and dear to you will be viewing these photos on multiple occasions, it’s extremely important that you are happy with the end result. (I’m pretty sure most couples want to avoid looking awkward or uncomfortable in pictures they are going to see time and time again!). To ensure that your photo shoot is both positive and productive, learn from my experience and follow the tips I’ve listed below.

1. Photographers Wanted: After Michael proposed in July 2010, we decided on a two-year engagement and wanted to run an announcement in our local newspaper right away. Since we were nowhere near ready to book a photographer, but still wanted a professional picture for our announcement, we turned to our family friend, Sally Stilwell. It is important to note that the majority of wedding photographers offer FREE engagement photos as part of their package. Take advantage of this opportunity! Your budget will thank you.

We've seen plenty of movie-themed engagement photos over the years, from Breakfast at Tiffany's to Harry Potter to The Notebook.

But instead of just dressing up as characters and choosing a vague reminiscent location, Jeff Grubb and his fiancée, Stephanie, photoshopped themselves right into some of the most iconic scenes from their favorite movies. And they didn't just choose love stories; their movie selections include some unconventional picks, like E.T. and The Shining. Check out the photos!

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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

In our November/December 2017 issue, you'll find fabulous ideas and expert advice to guarantee the Best Day Ever. Plus, enter to win the gorgeous cover gown!

Throughout their eight years together, Yami Conde and Joseph Pence's love and devotion to the Harry Potter books has played a huge role in their relationship. So when Pence started planning his proposal to his high school sweetheart, he knew he wanted to incorporate the series. He created a trail of rose petals with various book pages and personalized notes along the way. When Conde reached the end, Pence was there on bended knee asking her to marry him. She, of course, said yes!

Here, take a look at their journey. Next to the first page of "The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters" from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Conde found this note, along with a photo from their high school prom:

The next stop was a mirror, with the first page of "The Mirror of Erised" and this note taped to it:

And the final stop was, of course, "The Unbreakable Vow" from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Watch the proposal here: