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Q. "Does it affect the parents’ financial obligation if a couple has lived together prior to the wedding?"

Get ready! It’s our annual 3-in-1 issue, and you won’t want to miss out on all of the fabulous fashions, smart planning tips and creative reception ideas in store.

You’ll find a separate Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Guide filled with great ideas for your perfect getaway:

Cuteness overload: A four-year-old cancer patient's biggest dream came true when she "married" her favorite nurse last week!

Abby Sayles suffers from acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is being treated at the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancers in Albany, New York. Since the beginning of her diagnosis, she has developed a special connection with one of her nurses, Matt Hickling. In fact, she recently told her mother that she looked forward to marrying him at her next appointment.

With so many wedding to-do items to complete before the big day, planning the rehearsal dinner might just seem like yet another chore or box to check off the list. However, it's well worth the time spent organizing since it's the last chance that the bride and groom have to relax with their closest loved ones before the main event. Plus, it sets a fun tone for the entire wedding weekend to come.

Here, professional planners share their tips for throwing a rehearsal dinner to remember:

Sing it, sister! Kelsey and Maddie Hallerman performed a speech at their sister Caitlin's wedding that not only earned a standing ovation from guests — tears streaming down their faces in laughter — but was so epically awesome that it went viral.

But don't just take our word for it — watch and see for yourself: 

Tyler Shelton dated his girlfriend Haylee Rose for seven years, and throughout that time, he always wondered how he was going to ask for her father Greg's blessing one day. Sadly, Greg passed away on April 25, 2014, of heart complications, and he never got the chance.

Fast-forward 13 months later, and the 21-year-old video blogger proposed on a cobblestone street in Rome, Italy with cameras rolling. As if that wasn't romantic enough, he decided to dedicate his proposal video to his late father-in-law's memory.

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Once you’ve asked your besties to stand by your side on the big day, and you’ve chosen dresses you think everyone will actually like, it’s finally time to choose accessories!

We were recently honored to be a part of the judging panel for the fourth annual bridal gown design competition from the High School of Fashion Industries (HSFI), in partnership with Kleinfeld Bridal. Needless to say, these amazingly talented students created gorgeous gowns that were outstanding in every way.

While the bride might be the center of attention on her wedding day, the cake comes in as number two! It is the centerpiece of the reception, and the appearance and taste can leave a huge impact on your guests.