When saying “Thank you” to the women who’ve been by your side throughout the entire process of wedding planning – and often much, much more – how do you properly convey your appreciation? The best place to start is always with a handwritten and heartfelt note, bonus points if it’s on fabulous stationery. This shows…
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Wedding season is in full swing, but the bells will keep ringing well into September and October. You may want a traditional wedding, or may just decide to be a wedding planning maverick. Either way it’s nice to have a jumping off point. Here are six of the wedding trends you should be aware of…
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You only exchange wedding rings once, or at least that’s the idea, unless you decide to renew your vows. But in the meantime, you want everything to go right. It may be your special day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t leave something for your guests that they can appreciate. While some couples opt for…
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Women begin dreaming of the perfect wedding dress when they are just girls. Those dreams just intensify the older you get. Finding a dress that can live up to those expectations is a daunting task. But that task may have just got a little easier thanks to Krikor Jobotian. Lebanese designer Krikor Jabotian has been…
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We hope you’ve eaten lunch, because these cakes are pretty mouthwatering. Do we know the flavors? Nope. But we do know they’re just as gorgeous as some of our sparkliest diamonds and just as breathtaking as our gemstone jewelry. Once you have most of the details of your wedding day in place, it’s time to…
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Rumors started swirling months ago that Kelly Osbourne was engaged to Matthew Mosshart, her vegan chef beau. But Kelly stayed mum and nary a flash was seen on that all-important left ring finger. Until this weekend! Maybe capitalized on Prince George Alexander Louis’ arrival to stealth instagram an engagement ring shot? Well, Kelly we weren’t…
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Earrings are one of the most popular options for wedding jewelry. They go well with any hairstyle, any neckline, and any body type. Of course, the variety that earrings offer help complete your look depending on their style, metal, size, stones and proportions. Unlike, say, a necklace, earrings won’t compete with even a busy neckline…
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Preparing for your wedding is both stressful and wish fulfilling. It’s important to make your ceremony as special, memorable and unique as possible, so that it stays precious to you for an entire lifetime. One way to ensure your wedding is unforgettably singular is to have a unique ceremony. Here are five great ideas to…
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The time honored traditions of something old, borrowed, new and blue is still upheld by many brides today. With your dress likely being new, and plenty of cute “something blue” ideas on Pinterest, the tricky parts are finding something old and something to borrow! We love the idea of satisfying both superstition with borrowed antique…
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We all know the wedding tradition that has single ladies fighting to catch the bouquet, but what about the one that has groomsmen fighting to capture the bride? Yes, the civilized, tuxedo-clad gentlemen you see lined up so tamely at the alter were once scandalous rogues–charged with helping the groom kidnap his future bride from…
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Many traditions in our culture today can be traced back centuries to eras like the Roman Empire and pagan times. Wedding traditions are no exception. The tradition of the bridal veil is the oldest wedding tradition. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that brides would attract evil spirits. To keep that from happening, the bride…
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If you are a person who enjoys following tradition then don’t forget about the bouquet toss at your wedding. This is a fun tradition that all of those unmarried ladies have a lot of fun with. Even young girls get involved in this at weddings, which is especially exciting for them. The wedding bouquet toss…
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You have said yes, the date is set and the wedding gown of your dreams is tucked secretly away in the back of your closet in a plastic zippered shroud. The photographer and caterer are hired. Bridesmaids have been fitted for dresses that took you weeks to decide on. The rehearsal and dinner afterwards should…
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Is there any aspect of wedding planning more overlooked than Boutonnières? Possibly the gents’ flowers would get more attention if their name wasn’t so hard to spell. But all spell-checking aside, we love the dash of personality a great bout can add to a guy’s wedding day suit or tux. Boutonnières are the perfect way…
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It’s the most important event of your life, your wedding. You’ve been dreaming of it since you were just a girl (or at least since you put that stunning engagement ring on your finger.) So, it’s vitally important that you make it memorable, exciting and effortlessly romantic from start to finish for everyone involved. Making…
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