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We hear that Bravo is searching for couples to participate in a new 8-part docu-series, tentatively called Newlyweds: The First Year. The show aims to capture the "significant milestones, difficult adjustments and everyday lives of the newlyweds" leading up to the one-year anniversary.

Requirements: Must currently be engaged and planning a wedding between September and November of this year. If interested, send an email to [email protected] with your names, phone number, wedding date, 3-5 pictures of you and your significant other, and a brief description of who you are. 

I'm hoping this show stays on the positive side, rather than being a Bridezillas-type show, but I can't help but feel a little skeptical. We all know that drama seems to equal ratings when it comes to reality TV. 

What do you think—would you participate in a reality show? 

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—Kristen O'Gorman Klein

Sherri Shepherd and Joy Behar both got married a few weeks ago; and on the seasion premiere of The View, the ladies of course dished on their nuptials.

Here, Joy explains why, after 29 years with her partner Steve Janowitz, they decided to tie the knot. In a Letterman-style Top 10 list, Joy gives reasons like being embarassed about asking for senior discounts for her boyfriend, the couple needed a good excuse to go off their diets for a night, Steve promised not to play iPad Scrabble in bed on the wedding night, and she was sick of Barbara Walters bugging her to get married. She also joked on Twitter, "Why did I get married? When it comes right down to it, I just wanted to be more like Kim Kardashian." But eventually, she revealed the real reason: She was inspired by gay marriage. Check out the video to see how:

Sherri, decked out in her reception gown and wedding shoes, declared "I'm gonna make this marriage work if it kills me!" And I have to say, we believe her. Just days after the wedding, Sherri tweeted: "What better place to be on our 3rd day of marriage than at the marriage counsellor's! Working out our honeymoon issues b4 it's too late!" (she later clarified "Sal & I had pre-marital counselling, which we still feel is good to keep up. Honeymoon issues??? Does any1 remember Sherri is a comic!").

With the jewel tone shades of fall and the icy hues of winter, bold strawberry shades are sure to be a winning look. The color looks great paired with tuxedo's and when complemented with neutral makeup (maybe a pop on the lip) it is very fresh and flattering. Here are a few of my favorites from Amsale (amsale.com), Jenny Yoo (jennyyoo.com) and Bill Levkoff (billlevkoff.com).

—Naima DiFranco

I’ll readily admit it: I’m a vamp tramp. But I’m not one of these new-school Team Edward kids. No, I’ve been into vamps since before Lestat changed Louis and “to every generation a slayer is born.” My love of vamps runs deep, and since I know I’m not alone—ahem, I’m talking to you Sookie, Star and even Bella—I thought I’d share the ghoul news I recently received about a Vampire Cruise hosted on Holland America. Called Vamps at Sea, the Alaskan itinerary promises to be a fangtastic week of all things vamp.

There will be vampire balls and talent competitions, scavenger hunts and movie presentations, as well as the opportunity to meet some experts in all things undead. The entire event sounds like an awesome way to celebrate a bachelorette getaway—with limited sunlight, of course. For more information, go to vampsatsea.com.

—Jenna Mahoney

Here's a video so bizarre and creepy, we had to share... created in 1956, this video features champion dog breeder Alexandra Williams dressing up two of her pups as bride and groom and another pair as bridesmaids. 

Watch the video:

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Hello from sunny Singapore!  I have always been what I call a sentimental fruit basket—I love the idea of incorporating small details that represent the powerful emotions of your wedding day. Today, I am going to share the little things that will make our wedding "ours," in the hopes that they will inspire other brides!

Last weekend, we heard about thousands of weddings being cancelled due to Hurricane Irene. My heart goes out to these couples — when planning my own wedding, a weather-related cancellation was one of my top wedding worries. Why? I took a huge risk and planned a winter wedding in New Jersey.

      See the snow in the background?

As soon as Adam and I began talking about dates, we knew we weren't going to plan a summer wedding. Neither of us were crazy about the idea of sweating on our wedding day. Plus, everyone gets married in the summer — we wanted to do something different. I've always loved winter, so I started daydreaming about a winter wonderland theme. The added bonus: We saved thousands of dollars by hosting our wedding in the off-season. 

They married before 400 of their nearest and dearest. The bride wore three wedding gowns and appeared on the cover of People magazine. And last night, newlyweds Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries were fêted at a fabulous party at Capitale hosted by Jason Binn and wedding planner extraordinaire Colin Cowie. The party was billed as a “night of style and glamour” to welcome the media stars to New York City. Naturally, Bridal Guide was right there, keeping up with those Kardashians and taking in all the action and revelry. Here I am with Stefania Sainato, BG’s Web Producer (left) and Kristen O’Gorman Klein, our Online Editor (right).

When we arrived, there were barricades in front of the venue, lots of paparazzi (and police on standby for crowd control) as well as a loooong line of invited guests waiting to get in. The doors soon opened and the glammed-up crowd entered a spacious room that was surrounded by tall white urns filled with black and white feathers.

This just in: After nearly 65 years, iconic wedding dress designer Priscilla of Boston will be shutting down 19 salons and discontinuing all of its labels by December 31, 2011. 

Labels that fall under the PoB brand include: Priscilla of Boston, Platinum by Priscilla of Boston, The Dress by Priscilla of Boston, Jewel by Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet, Reverie by Melissa Sweet, and the Vineyard Collection.

An official statement released by David's Bridal said: "We are grateful to have had the opportunity to help women across the country look their best on one of the most important days of their lives."

Brian Beitler, the CEO of David's, added that, "At the end of the day, the decision is really based on looking at our resources and capital investments and looking to invest in Priscilla's sister division, David's Bridal."

Deciding the décor for your wedding is such an exciting process since the options are limitless — but that can quickly become frustrating, too. Some brides-to-be are very decisive, having known since childhood that their bridal bouquet would be filled with flowers in shades of lavender and ivory, while others (myself included) can become overwhelmed by the various ideas that are floating around in their heads.

Although you may feel as if you will never be able to decide on your color scheme, centerpieces and bridesmaid dresses, don’t fret! I've got great advice to help organize your thoughts and create your own wedding-day style.

1. Choose an Inspiration Piece

Find one item that truly inspires you. Whether you love its color, shape, or details, use this piece to guide your planning. For me, inspiration came in the form of my engagement ring. Michael had my ring custom made and the jeweler hand carved the leaf detail on my setting (pictured below). This small detail had a huge impact on my planning.