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Tip of the Day: Rehearsal dinners are becoming more low-key, even with couples throwing a very formal wedding. Throw a fun theme night that your friends and family will love! We've seen Mexican-inspired fiestas, family-style Italian dinners, and clambakes by the beach.

Plus, check out Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette.

Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon's Fairy Tale Vow Renewal

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary yesterday with an over-the-top vow renewal in Disneyland! The celebration coincided with second birthday of their twins, Monroe and Moroccan; the two were the guests of honor throughout the night. Held at Sleeping Beauty's Castle before 250 guests, Carey departed the "Dream Suite" above the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction with daughter Monroe in a horse-drawn carriage, wearing a princess ballgown. Cannon and their son Moroccan donned suits inspired by Prince Charming. At the castle, the four walked down the aisle as a family.

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Glamorous Clutches For Every Wedding Theme

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When it comes to what you’ll carry on your wedding day, flowers get all the attention. But can we talk about the wedding clutch?! Gorgeous clutches are like your wedding jewelry; they can make you feel so glamorous and special for your big day. Here are some of our favorites.  

The woven texture and mother-of-pearl clasp make this clutch fabulous for a beach wedding, and the color of bow are perfect with the vintage tropical trend we’ve been loving lately.

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100 Ideas for Summer Weddings

From color palettes to centerpieces to cakes, get tons of inspiration for a summer wedding. Having a beach wedding? Check out 50 more ideas just for you!

By: Kristen Klein

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  • Escort Cards

    Escort Cards

    Make your escort cards work double duty by also providing a refreshing treat.

    Photo Credit: Ira Lippke Studios

  • Ceremony Décor

    Ceremony Décor

    Dress up the area above your aisle for even more eye candy.

    Photo Credit: John Labbe / Wedding Planner: Preston Bailey

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    Worried about your flowers wilting? Use floating candles for your centerpieces instead.

    Photo Credit: Inspired By This via Lover.ly

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    Add a nautical touch with rope-wrapped centerpieces.

    Photo Credit: Jack Deutsch © The Stonesong Press, LLC.

  • Ring Bearers

    Ring Bearers

    Incorporate your favorite summer activity, like this baseball-inspired ring pillow.

    Photo Credit: Nashville Wedding Photographer Derek Lee

  • Wedding Cakes

    Wedding Cakes

    A tower of cake pops will stand up to the heat on even the hottest of days.

    Photo Credit: Sweet Lauren Cakes

  • Reception Ideas

    Reception Ideas

    When the sun goes down, light up some fire pits to create a rustic backyard vibe.

    Photo Credit: Christian Oth Studio

  • Food & Drinks

    Food & Drinks

    Alcohol-infused popsicles are a fun choice for your cocktail hour.

    Photo Credit: Mr. Haack

  • Escort Cards

    Escort Cards

    Take advantage of the season's best fruit for delicious edible escort cards.

    Photo Credit: BerryTree Photography on Chancey Charm Weddings via Lover.ly

  • Favors

    Favors

    Send your guests home with a delicious, personalized frozen treat.

    Photo courtesy of eCreamery

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    Instead of oversized floral arrangements, place a mini cake on each table.

    Photo Credit: Lola Rose Photography

  • Reception Décor

    Reception Décor

    Oversized balloons add a whimsical touch.

    Photo Credit: Ellie Grover on Grey Likes Weddings via Lover.ly

  • Must-Have Photos

    Must-Have Photos

    Or take it up a notch with this fiery idea, accomplished with flaming steel wool!

    Photo Credit: Nathan Desch

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    Use the season's best produce in your décor.

    Photo Credit: Jasmine Star on Inspired By This via Lover.ly

  • Food & Drinks

    Food & Drinks

    Serve up filet mignon sliders for an upscale take on classic barbecue fare.

    Photo Credit: Craig Paulson Photography

  • Foot & Drinks

    Foot & Drinks

    Display bottles of soda in a boat filled with ice.

    Photo Credit: Melissa Schollaert Photography via Lover.ly

  • Reception Décor

    Reception Décor

    Make a beautiful outdoor space look more luxurious with elegant chandeliers hanging from the trees.

    Photo Credit: Aaron Delesie

  • Reception Ideas

    Reception Ideas

    String lanterns from the trees — they'll help keep the bugs away from your guests.

    Photo Credit: Santana Photography

  • Food & Drinks

    Food & Drinks

    Create a colorful soda bar for the kids and non-drinkers.

    Photo Credit: Dana Grant Photography

  • Wedding Cakes

    Wedding Cakes

    Not a fan of cake? Serve a tier of pies instead featuring the season's best fruit.

    Photo Credit: Jose Villa

  • Reception Décor

    Reception Décor

    Add a beachy vibe with this soft color palette and laid-back furniture.

    Photo Credit: Liz Banfield Photography

  • Transportation

    Transportation

    Relax in open-air transportation, like a trolley.

    Photo Credit: Azelle Photography

  • Reception Décor

    Reception Décor

    Channel a picnic vibe with benches for seating.

    Photo Credit: The Nichols on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly

  • Centerpieces

    Centerpieces

    Place your flowers in upcycled wine crates for a lovely vintage vibe.

    Photo Credit: Ken Kienow

100 Ideas for Summer Weddings

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Inside Michael Jordan's Extravagant Nuptials

Michael Jordan is known as the greatest basketball player of all time, so it comes as no surprise that his wedding would be an over-the-top star-studded event. "His Airness" took wedding planning to new heights this past weekend, marrying his girlfriend of five years under the largest tent in wedding history. Check it out!

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Basketball legend Michael Jordan, 50, and Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto, 34, wed at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in the presence of over 300 guests on Saturday, April 27. The bride looked stunning in a corseted J'Aton Couture gown made with French silk, handmade lace, and Swarovski crystals. The church was filled with hundreds of beautiful blooms including, white roses, peonies, and tulips, all arranged by Mark's Garden. In a kind gesture, all of the flowers were donated to Jupiter Medical Center, so not a single petal was wasted. 

The reception took place under a whopping 40,000-sq. foot tent in the middle of a private golf course in Jupiter, FL. The massive tent boasted a main event room where dinner was served, a grand ballroom area with dance floor, bandstage, and ceiling featuring panels that blocked outside light, allowing optimal interior lighting effects. There were also two side tents that housed bathroom facilities. Overall, the reception space was even larger than Jordan's newly-built mansion, which was within walking distance of the tent. 

Planning a Wedding When Your Parents are Divorced

If your parents are divorced, you're bound to run into some tricky situations while planning your wedding. Who sits where during the ceremony and reception? Who pays for what? How do stepparents fit into the picture? 

In The Big Wedding, which hits theaters today, the long-divorced Don and Ellie Griffin (Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton) decide to pretend they're still happily married when their adopted son's ultra-conservative biological mother unexpectedly decides to attend the wedding.the big wedding
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While that approach probably doesn't work in real life, we do have some more practical solutions for dealing with divorced parents at your wedding. Here, get answers to your biggest questions:

"My parents have been divorced for over 20 years, and although both have remarried, they haven’t seen or spoken to each other in all that time. I’m worried about how they might behave toward one another at my wedding. What can I do?"

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