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It's officially Bridal Market here in New York City! Bridal Market is like Fashion Week for wedding gowns; twice a year, all of the designers show off their new collections. 

Follow our live Instagram feed as our fashion team reports live from the shows! Here's where we'll be:

Wednesday, October 8:
10:00 AM: David's Bridal
2:00 PM: Dennis Basso
3:00 PM: Victoria Kyriakides
4:00 PM: Alfred Angelo

Thursday, October 9:
10:00 AM: Truly Zac Posen
11:00 AM: Angel Sanchez
12:00 PM: Theia
12:00 PM: Etsy Weddings
1:00 PM: Nicole Miller
1:00 PM: Delphine Manivet
2:00 PM: Romona Keveza
2:00 PM: Della Giovanna
5:00 PM: Oleg Cassini

Friday, October 10:
9:00 AM: Marchesa
10:00 AM: Claire Pettibone
11:00 AM: Kelly Faetanini
12:00 PM: Ines Di Santo
1:00 PM:: Anne Barge
2:00 PM: Reem Acra
3:00 PM: Rivini
3:00 PM: Modern Trousseau
4:00 PM: Isabelle Armstrong
5:00 PM: Monique Lhuillier
7:00 PM: JLM Couture

Saturday, October 11:
8:45 AM: Watters
9:00 AM: Group 868
9:30 AM: Temperley London
10:00 AM: Maggie Sottero
11:00 AM: Vera Wang
12:00 PM: Badgley Mischka
1:00 PM: Amsale and Kenneth Pool
3:00 PM: Eve of Milady
6:30 PM: Galia Lahav

Are you and your partner trying to plan a wedding that feels oh-so-you? Then consider putting a unique spin on your big day bar! A signature cocktail or two will definitely help your nuptials feel more personal and will give your guests something to talk about all night long.

For most couples, planning one wedding is enough of a challenge — but not for acrobats Cheetah Platt and Rhiann Woodyard, who are planning 38 spectacular ceremonies around the world! 

Our fashion editor, Naima DiFranco, is reporting from the bridal runway shows in Chicago. Here, check out the most buzzed-about gowns from Monday's shows. Plus, catch up on the hottest gowns from this weekend's shows ►

1. Sottero & Midgley

Vintage-inspired gowns are making a comeback! We love this modern take on '70s-inspired bell sleeves.

Our latest issue is filled with fabulous fashions, amazing reception ideas, smart planning tips and incredible honeymoons! Guaranteed, you’ll find everything you need to know to plan a dream wedding and an unforgettable getaway.

There are gorgeous gowns that celebrate your personal style, from boho-chic:

I’m a huge fan of socially conscious companies that make a dedicated effort to assist those in need. Their commitments — to make contributions that will help ease poverty, improve living conditions and encourage employment and education around the world — should inspire us all.

Here, a few companies whose products are ideal for your registry list, the wedding day, or as gifts to bridesmaids, friends and family.

Math lovers have been celebrating Pi Day for years, and this year marked a significant one — at 9:26:53 a.m. and p.m., the date and time together represented the first 10 digits of π: 3.141592653.

Do you and your partner share an obsession for koalas? Are you all about the llamas? Do you have a pack of dogs living under your roof? If you're an animal lover, you're probably wondering how exactly you can involve those furry friends in your wedding ceremony. Go beyond the dove release with these six animal wedding guests we'd love to see at more weddings.

1. Elevate your event with elephants. 

Want to plan a ladies' night out to remember? The Bach, an online destination for bachelorette party planning, has pulled together a list of the country’s top bachelorette party destinations for 2015. To our shock, NYC ranked #1, while Vegas took third place. Now that the results are in, here are the top five cities and our pick for the “can’t miss” venues in each hot spot:

1. New York City