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Beautiful Blooms: Dazzling Ideas for Your Flowers

I recently discovered two fantastic florists, Vanessa and Michael Gonzalez, owners of Verde Flowers in New York City, who create gorgeous, unforgettable arrangements....
10 Craziest Places Couples Got Married in 2012

Apparently, getting married in a traditional wedding hall is so 2011. Check out 10 of the strangest places couples decided to tie the knot this year....
Rustic Elegance: Nikki & Corey in Indianapolis, IN

Our wedding on September 2nd was an amazing party; we were thrilled to celebrate the most important day of our lives with 140 people we love, but mostly, with each other...
Wedding Style Guide: Modern

You don't always need jewels to make a big statement. Consider a gown with bold clean lines, crisp white fabric and expert tailoring for a chic, modern look...
10 Festive Holiday Ideas for Your Nails

Hoping for a ring under the Christmas tree this year? Then you’re going to want your nails to look fabulous — all eyes will go directly to your left hand when you tell them the happy news!...
12/12/12: This Century's Luckiest Wedding Date?

12/12/12 marks the last repetitive-number date in our lifetimes; it’s no wonder that an estimated 7,500 couples plan to tie the knot on this iconic date, according to David’s Bridal — even though the date falls on a Wednesday...
An Easy New Way to Compile Your Guests' Addresses

One of the most annoying parts of the wedding-planning process is gathering the addresses of your invitees. WhitePages just introduced a new tool that promises to make that task a little bit easier: WhitePages Mailer....
To Wait or Not to Wait: The Great Baby Debate

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average age of a first-time mom is 25.4. But when is the right time to have kids, exactly?...
10 Songs to Play at Your Bridal Shower

Since the bridal shower tends to be low-key, multi-generational and fairly intimate it’s best to stick to feel-good tracks that lend to an elegant yet homey atmosphere for opening gifts and sipping mimosas....
Etiquette Q&A: “Is It Acceptable to Only Serve Cocktails & Desserts?”

Editor-in-chief Diane Forden answers a reader's burning question ...
Avoid Holiday Weight Gain!

Eggnog, cocktails, Christmas cookies, cakes, hot chocolate, holiday parties, dinners... 'tis the most festive (and my personal favorite) season of the year...
The Holidays: How to Avoid a Family Feud

‘Tis the season to be merry… except when unwelcome family feuds intrude upon all the merriment! Newlyweds especially often have to deal with unhappy parents and in-laws questioning their plans on where to spend the holidays...