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:
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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.
The setting, the flowers, the food, the guest list — all serious business. But isn’t your big day also about having fun, making memories that you and your loved ones will remember for years to come? Hiring the right live entertainment can make all the difference in atmosphere. But you can go far beyond the usual tinkling ivories or spinning DJs.
You’ve been making plans with your gal pals for years, but now, with a wedding on the way for one of your besties, you need to seriously step things up for her bridal shower! From bar crawls to brunches, we’re sharing eight creative ideas for the big occasion that are totally outside of the box.
If you're attending a wedding this summer, you've likely faced the common gift-giving conundrum: how much should you really give? While your personal relationship with the couple and your household budget should be your primary guides on how much to spend, Tendr, a site that makes it easy (and fun) for guests to give you cash gifts, compiled valuable information about monetary gift-giving trends.
It's simple to throw the wedding of your dreams when you don't have to worry about pesky little details like "the budget" — that's why we love looking to celebrity weddings for inspiration. And, surprisingly, some of the most-talked-about ideas from recent A-list weddings can easily be recreated on a real-person budget. Celebrity wedding planner Andrea Freeman, who recently planned the wedding of Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder, shares some of her favorite ideas:
One of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to your wedding is with a signature drink. But what if you're on different ends of the spectrum when it comes to alcohol preferences? That's why many couples opt to offer "his & hers" drinks.
Wedding planning can be a time for some serious self-discovery (for better or for worse). From stress-management to decisiveness to communication skills, you’re likely to learn a whole lot about who you are (and what you’re made of) while you gear up for the big day. Here are ten self-revelations you’ll likely experience while getting ready for your wedding.
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