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:
My family and I often joke about the funny sayings my mother has; most notably, “Once you get engaged, you fight — a lot.” We all laughed her off when she first shared this gem with us. However, I now understand where she was coming from after having gone through the wedding-planning process.
Our fashion editor, Naima DiFranco, is reporting from the bridal runway shows in Chicago. Check out the most buzzed-about gowns from this past weekend:
Talk about a show-stopper! An illusion lace bodice juxtaposed with a sleek and simple skirt is equal parts sophisticated and sultry.
With a nine-month-old baby at home, I don't have a lot of time in the morning to get ready for work — so any product that claims to save time catches my attention.
Tip of the Day: "Normally, you can book your wedding transportation about three months from your wedding date; however, for all you May/June brides out there, definitely do this earlier as you’re also competing with proms and graduations around that time," says Kristin Healy from Swank Events.
Plus, check out 6 Great Tips for Booking Wedding Transportation.
Tip of the Day: "Make sure you have a packed dance floor at your reception by creating a floor plan and atmosphere that prioritizes dancing. It's important that there is ample room to dance because if the floor is too small, then guests will be knocking each other around," says Michelle from Michelle Girard Photography. Lighting can also help to create a festive party atmosphere.
Plus, check out Songs That'll Pack the Dance Floor.
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.
Jeff Krentel Photography via Magnolia Bluebird design & events
Tip of the Day: "No one knows what you didn’t do or wasn't able to afford for your wedding. For example, no one is going to receive the invitation in the mail and call you to find out why you didn’t splurge for custom postage or add the extra envelope liner. Focus on your priorities," says Danielle Couick from Magnolia Bluebird design & events.
Plus, check out How a Real Bride Hacked $10,000 Off Her Budget.
Tip of the Day: If you're planning on keeping your wedding dress for posterity, you should have your dress professionally cleaned as soon as possible. Even if you don't think your future daughters will wear your dress someday, it's a good idea to get it cleaned soon rather than later to deal with any stains and smells. When you pull it out of your closet in the future, you want to remember how pretty you felt in it, not those 5-year-old champagne and sweat stains.
Plus, check out More Things You Need to Do After the Wedding is Over.
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