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For more than 80 years, Alfred Angelo has been helping brides and bridesmaids find their dream dresses, but as of yesterday, the retailer quietly shut down all of their stores. Imagine purchasing your dress for an upcoming wedding and now not knowing if you'll ever receive the gown you already paid for. Or, heading to the bridal salon to pick up your gown to find it shut down with no notice. Unfortunately, that seems to be the reality for brides and bridesmaids across the country.

All too often we hear horror stories from brides who purchased wedding gowns or bridesmaid dresses online only to have a garment arrive that looks nothing like the photo that was advertised. While ordering from online retailers or large department stores might seem convenient and cost-saving, brides-to-be and bridesmaids often end up having to splurge on extensive alterations, find replacements, or go back and forth in an attempt to get a refund — and that’s if the gowns arrives in time. 

You survived the wedding planning, you pulled off a gorgeous wedding, and now you’re off to Miami to enjoy the 3 S’s of a successful beach-themed honeymoon: sleep, spas and lots of sunsets!

Want fuller, celeb-worthy lips without having to get costly injections? Then you’ll love JuvaLips, $149.95 (on sale now for $129.95 at www.myjuvalips.com). With professional lip injections ranging in price from $500 to $1,500 or more, this cool new beauty tool gives you full, plump lips at a fraction of the cost—and in just one minute! 

If you’re a fan of the hit TLC show, you’re sure to love the newest wedding gown collection from celebrity designer and industry expert Randy Fenoli.

Whether you're looking to get in shape for the big day or simply need a way to wind down in the midst of chaotic wedding planning, yoga can be a great exercise to try at home or in a studio. Wellness expert and yoga instructor,  bride-to-be, and cast member of the new series Yoga Girls, Elise Joan shares her favorite poses for BG brides.