It's a Winner!

In case you haven’t yet bought the September/October issue of Bridal Guide, do go out and grab one off the newsstands before they’re all gone.

Why? You’ll get a lot of bang for your buck and find not only great planning advice, money-saving tips, knockout fashions and a special home section but also a separate Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Guide filled with lots of amazing locales for your special getaway.

Plus, as you can see from the main book cover, we’ve got the inside wedding scoop on Miss America 2009, Katie Stam, who recently married her longtime honey. Photographing Katie was a joy and it was a no-brainer to see why she was chosen for the top “Miss America” prize. Katie is intelligent, poised, warm and friendly and she was eager to do her best for us. We loved her shots and couldn’t believe she had never professionally modeled. In fact, it was difficult to choose just one photograph as so many were spot-on cover worthy—trust me, not always the case! Just like you, Katie wanted an elegant, romantic look for her wedding and chose a retro-inspired gown designed by Stephen Birnbaum. You can find out more about her surprise proposal and other style details in this issue.

If you ever wondered whether or not other brides have had any regrets over their wedding expenses, then you must read the “Real Brides: Best and Worst Buys” story:

These newlyweds don’t hold back as they share what was definitely worth the splurge and what they could have easily done without. Oh well, hindsight is 20/20 but you’ll have the upper hand after reading this savvy piece!

Another favorite story that’s sure to whet your appetite (pardon the pun) is “Bon Appetit! in which top caterers give their best advice on how to plan the wedding menu.

You’ll learn how to choose a caterer, what types of food and drink to offer, budget tips and some menu suggestions for a sit-down meal, a buffet, or a family-style or cocktail-hour celebration. (Every time I read this story I got hungry. The dishes sounded so delectable!)

And, needless to say, we have gorgeous, gorgeous gowns to show you from vintage-inspired creations: