April 15th

Photo Credit: Casey Fatchett Photography

Tip of the Day: A chuppah (a canopy, supported by four poles, that you stand under during the ceremony) symbolizes your future home with your husband. Add family history to yours by asking your parents, grandparents and future in-laws what they used to decorate their own, when they got married. You might be able to incorporate a piece of their own décor keepsakes, like the sparkly tie-backs to fabric sections.

Plus, check out Our Favorite Jewish Weddings.

Creative Ways to Say, “Will You Be My Bridesmaid?”

Your fiancé popped the question… now it’s your turn! Your bridesmaids will be your biggest support system leading up to your wedding day, so why not make the most of asking them to join your bridal party? We turned to blogger Amanda S. Gluck (aka Fashionable Hostess) for some fun, creative ways to “propose” to your ‘maids. Here, her favorite ideas for asking the big question.

Attach tags that say “Cheers” to mini champagne bottles — you and your friends will be popping bottles in celebration in no time!

6 Awesome Perks of Wearing a Short Wedding Dress

When shopping for a wedding dress, there are many factors to consider, such as the silhouette, fabric, color, lace, length, price point, and so many more that we’ve barely scratched the surface. But what many brides fail to take into consideration are the many perks of short wedding dresses.

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Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Smart; Ellis Bridals; Essense of Australia

April 13th

Photo Credit: C. Tyson Photography 

Tip of the Day: Don't forget to ask about site usage fees when booking your ceremony and reception sites! Some venues (especially historic sites and museums) may charge over $1,000 just for using their gardens and grounds—and that's a conservative figure. They use these fees to help pay for their landscaping services, irrigation, property taxes and more. Some sites may even require you to purchase additional insurance on your wedding if you decide to get married there. These are all important fees that you will need to take into account when setting your ceremony/reception budget.

Here's how to Find Your Dream Wedding Venue.

5 Secrets Your Wedding Videographer Wants You to Know

Planning a wedding is no easy feat. But many couples get so wrapped up in the details and attempting to make everything perfect that they forget their vendors have gone through these same motions hundreds of times and can provide invaluable guidance. For example, after seeing a handful of wedding films and videography packages, you may think you know exactly what you need (and what you don't). However, here are five secrets your wedding cinematographer wishes you knew:

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