What to Wear to Your Engagement Shoot

Here, photographers give us the scoop on which clothes make the cut for camera.

1. Wear an outfit that feels like you. "We usually tell our clients that the most important part of what they wear is that they feel like themselves. Whether that means that they're wearing jeans and a t-shirt, a swimsuit or a full suit, we're happy if they feel happy," said Tony Hoffer. The outfit that you choose will help set the mood and influence how your photographer shoots you, in the context of your location.

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Photo Credit: Smith Studios Photography

Tip of the Day: If you hear that one of your bridesmaids is being difficult, don't tell her that everyone is complaining about her behavior. Instead, calmly ask if she's having any issues that you may be able to help with. Gently suggest that she let the maid of honor take the lead on planning decisions related to your bridal shower or bachelorette party.

Plus, check out David Tutera's bridesmaid advice.

Wedding Favors with a Buzz

Candy, custom cookies, and wine stoppers are popular choices for wedding favors, but it’s always fun to break away from tradition. Spice it up with alcohol-infused wedding favors for your 21 and over guests so that they can continue the party after the reception ends. These mini bottles and liquor-filled chocolates will give your friends and family a treat with a kick.

Bride and Groom Wedding Cake Vodka

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Mini bottles of Pearl Wedding Cake Vodka couldn’t be more perfect. The sweet liquor serves as a reminder of your wonderful wedding. Dress up the bottles with mini veils and bowties from shopluxco.com or a craft store, making a bride and groom pair for guests to take home.

Chocolate or Vanilla Cake Vodka with Personalized Labels

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Double-Duty Treat

Dessert tables are a fan fave at weddings. Guests not only get to satisfy their sweet tooth longings but they can also take delight in the visually beautiful displays and the wide variety of treats.

Here’s a nifty idea from Kelven Book, event planner at NYC-based catering company, Canard, Inc.: Instead of a separate table for your sweets, why not let your drinks bar do double-duty as your dessert table? While everyone is seated during the dinner, the bar can be re-configured to include all of the yummy desserts. When guests go back to the bar for more cocktails, they’ll be treated to a stunning display of mouth-watering sweets. Your bartenders can also offer cordials to pair with each dessert selection for an extra dose of wow.

Take a look at these amazing dessert displays from Canard, Inc.

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This table features parfaits of Armagnac cheesecake mousse, lemon and blueberry compote and clove shortbread crumbs garnished with a candied lemon wheel. Other treats include dark chocolate pot de crème with whipped cream, blueberry and raspberry and lemon tartlets and miniature s’mores.

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These pretty glass plates feature double fudge brownies, mini vanilla bean cupcakes with buttercream icing and mini German Chocolate cupcakes.

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