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Monique Lhuillier fans are in luck — now you can nab one of the designer's romantic, effortlessly chic gowns at a more affordable price point! She recently debuted her BLISS Spring 2015 Collection, which consists of 14 styles starting from $2,800.

According to the official look book, this capsule collection was inspired by "a femininely elegant youthful bride" and it caters to every body shape, "from stunning trumpet-shaped gowns to ethereal sheaths to whimsical ball gowns." We love modern touches like subtly-infused colors and cascading hemlines. Detachable tulle trains, along with matching veils and belts, are available at an additional cost.

BLISS is available at select Nordstrom locations as well as the designer's flagship stores in New York and Los Angeles. Browse the entire collection here:

Style BL1522
Show off your shape in this timeless lace trumpet gown.

Style BL1508
A hint of blush? Check. Sweetheart neckline? Check. Full tulle skirt? Triple-check. This asymmetrically-draped dress caters to the girlie-girl at heart.

As much as we love interactive stations, creative photos and personalized touches galore, the "fun" factor of any wedding really boils down to just one question: Did guests break it down on the dance floor? Just ask this grandpa, who unwittingly became an Internet sensation after tossing his crutches and showing us all how it's done!

Skip to the 1:27 mark to see how he gets not one, but two ladies to join in the fun. Now that's what we call commitment.

This wedding video was originally uploaded on Facebook and is believed to have originated from Peru. The poster captioned it "eternamente joven," which translates to "forever young." We'll have whatever he's having, thanks!

—Stefania Sainato

The biggest wedding-planning challenge that my fiancé Jesse and I have encountered is choosing a location. We're currently debating between getting married in the central coast of California (which is our home), or Ireland (which was the first trip we took together). 

First, we threw around the idea of tying the knot in Ireland and making a vacation out of it. In addition to the beautiful scenery that you simply cannot get here in California, it's a special place for Jesse as he has traveled there a number of times to learn more about his family ancestry. Celebrating his family roots and introducing my loved ones to this amazing country would make for a memorable event. 

Check out some photos from our trip:

If you’re looking for a totally unique and fun way to set up your wedding registry then you’ll love this new site I recently came across, Blueprint Registry. According to Blueprint’s creator, Lizzy Ellingson, a recent bride who found her own registry process a bit "uninspiring," this innovative site "allows the couple and their guests a birds-eye view into the home and what’s needed room-by-room."

I love the visual experience this site provides. Blueprint is the first online wedding registry that allows couples to create a customized wish list based on the layout of their home. Now you can better assess and picture your needs as you shop room by room. How cool is that!

Jennifer Urs-Sullivan's walk down the aisle would have been a painful reminder of what she had lost. Instead, she chose to make it a funny tribute to the man who loved her first: her dad.

Her father Walter passed away two years ago from a heart attack and she writes on Facebook that "I dreaded walking down the aisle without him and wasn't sure how I'd make it through the moment. And yet it ended up being one of the most amazing/memorable moments of the day."

The diehard Miami Hurricanes fan settled for the next best thing — being escorted by the University of Miami's mascot, Sebastian the Ibis. What better way to honor her late father's football obsession? Harry Rothwell of allCanes.com even customized the mascot's jersey to include her dad's nickname on the back ("Big Walt").

Group fitness is a great way to have fun and still get an awesome workout. Exercising with your best friends and bridesmaids is even better!

Last weekend, my trainer and aunt, Bonne Marcus, held a Bridesmaid Boot camp for me and my bridesmaids. We went to a local school and set up on the basketball courts for what ended up being one hour of extremely intense training.

The six of my eight bridesmaids that attended this boot camp got a glimpse of what I do every week with Bonne. We started with 12 stations each with a different exercise we had to do for one minute before switching to the next station. The stations included:

1. Triceps extension AKA "skull crushers" with a 10 pound kettle bell
2. Plié squat with bicep curl using a bar
3. Mountain climbs on yoga blocks
4. An agility running drill
5. Chest presses with 12 pound dumbbells
6. Triceps slams
7. Kettle bell swings with a 15 pound kettle bell
8. Rowing with the band
9. Battle ropes
10. Step ups on the bench
11. Jumping jacks with a chest press using the medicine ball
12. Burpees

People's Sexiest Man Alive is off the market!

Maroon 5 rocker Adam Levine, 35, wed fiancée Behati Prinsloo on July 19 at Flora Farms in Los Cabos, Mexico. Over 250 guests celebrated the couple's "I dos" — the star-studded guest list included Robert Downey Jr., Jason Segel, Jonah Hill, model Coco Rocha and more. Stevie Nicks flew in for a special performance and Levine jumped up on stage to sing along with her!

UPDATE: E! News reports that Jonah Hill officiated the ceremony and sure enough, he had everyone in stitches. "Jonah was hysterical. He was telling so many jokes, but then in the middle would be so sweet and sincere," a source tells E! News exclusively. The couple wrote their own vows and the bride's dad, who is a minister, performed a blessing during the heartfelt ceremony.

Photo via Ryan Seacrest 

Photo Credits: Behati Prinsloo's official Instagram account

I wonder if all brides have thought about it. The temptation has been dangling in front of me like some sort of sinister little treat. It's saying, "Come and get it! Your shot at happiness is waaaiting." I'm talking about legally getting hitched months before the big hooplah of the reception.

Every couple gets overwhelmed at some point or another during wedding planning but how many brides have caught themselves daydreaming about buying a cute dress from the mall and showing up to a secret spot where their future husband awaits to tie the knot? Guilty as charged! I fantasize about my fiancé Chris and I finding a pretty location by the water that doesn't require a permit, thousands of dollars, or even shoes, for that matter. One of my best friends or Chris's relatives would be the officiant and — voilà — we'd become husband and wife without any drama.

Photo Credit: Panama City Beach Weddings on Grey Likes Weddings via Lover.ly

Who says marriage is a romance buster? According to a survey done by LivingSocial, married couples are 26% more likely to go out on dates than those that are not married.

Marriage undoubtedly influences your finances, and with the added bills and responsibilities many newlyweds and engaged couples think they need to sacrifice their weekly date nights to keep their spending in check. Time to re-think those date-night ideas and consider these fun and affordable ways to carve out some special time with your significant other!

Photo Credit: Ryan Hunter Photography on Glamour and Grace via Lover.ly

LivingSocial is happy to report that 46% of Americans believe it is perfectly acceptable to use a coupon on a first date! “There’s no shame in getting a good deal on a good time," said LivingSocial's Elizabeth Hebda. 

Sites like LivingSocial have great dating options no matter your budget, Hebda told us, "Most of the dating events and activities we offer, such as wine tasting, skating, and water sports, are between $10 and $50. If you’re looking to go all out for the one you love, we have luxe options that cost a little extra."