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It's no secret: We love weddings. We have a special affection for wedding dresses, of course, but we're also fascinated with famous weddings, wedding traditions, wedding trends and styles, wedding colors, and so much more. We love it all! Follow our blog and share our passion for weddings.

• First Ever Sample Sale

  By Natalie T. May 24, 2013

  Are you looking for bridesmaid gowns, a formal gown, or a colored bridal gown? Join us for our first sample sale! All our gowns are just $40. With our talented bridal consultants on hand, you'll definitely find a bargain or too.

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• Tips to Keep Your Wedding Green

  By Regular Contributor May 23, 2013

  Eco-conscious couples often face difficulties when planning weddings, which tend to be excessive....

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• Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Alternatives

  By Regular Contributor May 22, 2013

  If there’s one thing that weddings tend to have a lot of, it would be tradition. The bride...

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• Coloring Your Hair for Your Wedding

  By Anna K. May 21, 2013

  A great hairstyle is a key component to any bride's wedding day look. The right hair style and...

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• To Drink or Not to Drink

  By Anna K. May 20, 2013

  Most engaged couples not only look forward to a lifetime together, but also look forward to living...

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• Something Old Infographic

  By Regular Contributor May 18, 2013

  The saying “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” is an Old...

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• TV Series for Couples

  By Regular Contributor May 16, 2013

  Planning a wedding can take a lot out of you. Between planning and work, you probably won't have a...

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• [ From Our Readers ] Wedding Role Models

  By Regular Contributor May 15, 2013

  As little girls, this is the moment we dream of: putting on a beautiful white gown and being a...

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• Veils, Veils, Veils!

  By Regular Contributor May 14, 2013

  You find the right, beautiful dress and it brings tears to your eyes, but before you realize it,...

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• Post-Wedding Brunch

  By Regular Contributor May 13, 2013

  As far as wedding-related events are concerned, most engaged couples plan an engagement party,...

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• Honoring the Women in Your Life on your Wedding Day: Part II

  By Regular Contributor May 11, 2013

  In continuation to last week’s post on honoring the important women in our lives, today, we...

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• How to ‘Go Green’ and Have An Eco- Friendly Wedding

  By Regular Contributor May 10, 2013

  Today more often than not, you will hear people talk about going green and carrying out...

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• Groom's Perspective on Who Gets Invited to a Wedding

  By Matt T. May 9, 2013

  My wife and I quickly discovered that creating a guest list took more effort than it should. To...

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• Ways to Honor Mom at Your Wedding

  By Regular Contributor May 8, 2013

  Many engaged couples would like to acknowledge their parents during their wedding, but aren't sure...

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• How to Choose a Train to Complete your Dream Gown

  By Regular Contributor May 7, 2013

  Trains vary in length from very short to very long, but most brides (royalty excluded) opt for a...

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• Finding the Perfect Dress for Your Body Shape

  By Regular Contributor May 6, 2013

  Trying to find the perfect dress for your wedding day can be extremely overwhelming. There are so...

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• Honoring the Women in Your Life on Your Wedding Day: Part I

  By Regular Contributor May 4, 2013

  Your wedding day is one of the most important coming of age ceremonies in your life, and the...

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• Get Celebrity Fit Infographic

  By Regular Contributor May 3, 2013

  This time of year is met with the much anticipated warm weather and the less anticipated bikini...

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• What Should You Include in Your Wedding Scrapbook

  By Matt T. May 2, 2013

  Making a wedding scrapbook can help you recall all of the day's important moments, even after...

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• Matching Jewelry for Wedding Dresses

  By Regular Contributor May 1, 2013

  If you’ve already found the perfect wedding dress for your very special day, congratulations!...

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• Modest Wedding Gowns

  By Regular Contributor April 30, 2013

  More and more brides-to-be these days are choosing to wear a more modest wedding gown on their big...

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• Bridal Show Initiation

  By Regular Contributor April 29, 2013

  Planning a wedding is often not complete without a bridal party. Bridal showers occur one or two...

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• Alternative Bouquets

  By Regular Contributor April 27, 2013

  Many brides spend a large chunk of their budget on flowers. But there are alternatives, if you are...

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• The Ruth Gown

  By Regular Contributor April 26, 2013

  The Ruth gown is one of Simply Bridal’s most popular gowns. This A-line ball gown is a modern...

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• Three Reasons You Should Totally Elope (And a Few Why You Shouldn't)

  By Matt T. April 25, 2013

  I think that most couples start to consider eloping at some point during the wedding-planning...

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• How Not To Have a Self-Conscious Bridesmaid

  By Regular Contributor April 24, 2013

  Brides who are dealing from A to Z to plan that one perfect day need all the help they can get....

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• Tips To Consider When Choosing a Wedding Photographer

  By Regular Contributor April 23, 2013

  The wedding day is one of the biggest days in anyone’s life regardless of their traditional...

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• Fun on the Cheap

  By Regular Contributor April 22, 2013

  There’s nothing better than having some free time to spend with the one you love. Whether...

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• Eco-Friendly Wedding

  By Regular Contributor April 20, 2013

  Think about all the excess from the last wedding you attended – extra programs, leftover...

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• Hiring a Wedding Videographer? 3 Points to consider

  By Regular Contributor April 19, 2013

  Whether one’s wedding is big or small, whether one’s dress is a sexy mermaid or a...

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• Digital Photographs are Inevitable What are the Pros and Cons

  By Matt T. April 18, 2013

  Unless you intentionally seek someone who still uses film, your wedding photographer will use a...

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• How to Have Happy Bridesmaids

  By Regular Contributor April 17, 2013

  As you plan your most fantastic day to remember for the rest of your love filled glorious life...

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• Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress for your Body Shape

  By Regular Contributor April 16, 2013

  Wedding Days is the most important day for a bride. Finding the right dress is one of the most...

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• Wedding Day Must Haves

  By Regular Contributor April 15, 2013

  As the list gets longer and longer and your ideas keep growing new ideas you find yourself with a...

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• Bouquet Infographic

  By Natalie T. April 13, 2013

  Surprise, surprise, there are also a ton bouquet types, but we've only covered nine of the most popular. What is your favorite?

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• Have You Entered Our Dress Giveaway Yet?

  By Natalie T. April 12, 2013

  Are you an aspiring photographer or an established business trying to get some buzz? Enter our...

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• Do You Need a Wedding Planner?

  By Matt T. April 11, 2013

  Given that I planned most of my wedding (my wife helped a tiny bit), I'm inclined to tell people...

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• Wedding Catering Options

  By Regular Contributor April 10, 2013

  When it comes to planning a wedding, organizing your menu and drinks can be one of the most...

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• How to Throw a Kid Friendly Wedding

  By Regular Contributor April 9, 2013

  Having kids at your wedding can be fun as well as creating a real family feel with all generations...

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• Soulmates: An In-depth Look

  By Regular Contributor April 8, 2013

  The term soul mate is nothing new. Plato presented a story of soul mates dated 385 – 380 BC...

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• Flowers Infographic

  By Natalie T. April 6, 2013

  April showers, bring May flowers! In preparation for spring, we decided to do not one but two...

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• Four Exotic Honeymoon Destinations

  By Anna K. April 5, 2013

  A few decades ago most newlyweds would spend their honeymoons on a cruise. Yet, now is the best...

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• Who Needs an Expensive Florist When Spring Gives You So Many Flowers?

  By Matt T. April 4, 2013

  Spring is a wonderful time to hold a wedding. People generally feel happy because the sun has come...

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• Top 10 Super Foods For Your Pre-Wedding Diet

  By Regular Contributor April 3, 2013

  Incorporating these 10 ‘superfoods’ into your pre wedding day regime will ensure that...

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• Alternative Uses for a Bridesmaid Dress

  By Regular Contributor April 2, 2013

  While a wedding dress is seldom reused for anything other than weddings the door for bridesmaid...

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• SimplyBridal Best Shot Contest

  By Natalie T. April 2, 2013

  We’re so excited to be doing this contest and seeing all your best shots! We’ll be...

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• Your 'Precious' Ring

  By Regular Contributor April 1, 2013

  There it will sit, upon your ring finger for the rest of your life. As the light reflects upon it...

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• Surprise Weddings!

  By Natalie T. March 30, 2013

  While we often think that weddings are big bold celebrations of love, others like to keep it...

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• Post-Bachelorette Party Makeup Tips

  By Regular Contributor March 29, 2013

  Ever woken up after the night before and looked at your face in the mirror with embarrassment,...

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• What Do You Do When Your Bridesmaid is a Super Model?

  By Matt T. March 28, 2013

  I went to high school with a girl who, while you might not call her a "super model," has had a...

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• The Garter Toss: Pros and Cons

  By Anna K. March 27, 2013

  According to superstition, the man that catches the garter will be the next to marry, just as the...

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• What Does Your Wedding Dress Say About You?

  By Anna K. March 26, 2013

  Did you know that the type of bridal gown you choose says a lot about your personality? There are...

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• Wedding Traditions for the Soul

  By Regular Contributor March 25, 2013

  When it comes to your special day many of us will choose a white gown, and follow the more...

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• Celebrity Honeymoon Infographic

  By Natalie T. March 24, 2013

  It's been a rainy few days, and nothing like a bad spot of weather, to make you think about a place in the sun with just you and your honey! Now celebrities have a reputation of knowing how to live it up, and we've looked at our favorite celebrities and where they went after they tied the knot!

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• Best Lip Colors for Skin Tones

  By Regular Contributor March 23, 2013

  Red lipstick, sexy, vintage, bold. Pink lipstick, girly, Barbie, hot. Nude lipstick natural,...

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• Are Destination Weddings Too Much?

  By Matt T. March 21, 2013

  In recent years, I've been invited to maybe a dozen destination weddings. These aren't friends who...

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• White Wedding Dress Revealed!

  By Natalie T. March 20, 2013

  The SimplyBridal team has been hard at work creating our first ever video infographic! Learn all about the history of the white wedding dress!

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• To Tan or Not to Tan

  By Regular Contributor March 19, 2013

  The age old dilemma to tan or not to tan for your wedding, on one hand you want to have that...

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• Conflict-free Wedding Tips

  By Regular Contributor March 18, 2013

  Let’s get one thing straight. Families are wonderful and you love them but at times it’s...

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• St. Patrick's Day Infographic of Lucky Charms

  By Regular Contributor March 16, 2013

  The history of carrying charms, talismans, stones and trinkets can be dated back to the Neolithic...

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• Celebrity Honeymoon Destinations

  By Regular Contributor March 15, 2013

  Most of us are not cut out to be celebrities, but that does not stop us from jet setting on our...

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• What Really Happens At Bachelor Parties

  By Matt T. March 14, 2013

  Caution: Read at your own risk. Our resident male writer reveals how bachelor parties really are....

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• Customizing Your Wedding Veil

  By Anna K. March 13, 2013

  Some people say that a bride isn’t a bride until she dons her veil. Well, what if a bride...

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• How to Pick Jewelry for Your Bridesmaids

  By Anna K. March 12, 2013

  The right jewelry can finish a look, making even the most plain dress look chic. Most brides have...

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• Wedding Day Kiss - Quiz

  By Regular Contributor March 11, 2013

  “You may kiss the bride.” The moment you’ve been waiting for, you turn to face each...

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• Types of Photographers Infographic

  By Natalie T. March 9, 2013
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• Typical Wedding Disasters

  By Anna K. March 8, 2013

  At one time or another something will go wrong with you wedding. Some of us here have even had our...

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• How Do You Know He's the One

  By Anna K. March 7, 2013

  Unfortunately, there is no crystal ball that can tell engaged couples if they are headed for a...

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• Saving Money on Your Wedding Day

  By Regular Contributor March 6, 2013

  Weddings are expensive and if you find yourself listening to friends and family, you may end up...

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• Be inspired by The Oscars

  By Regular Contributor March 5, 2013

  The biggest event in Hollywood, The Oscars, has just come and gone. It marks the time where the...

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• Accommodating your Guests

  By Regular Contributor March 4, 2013

  We’ve all been to a good wedding and maybe some of us have been to a bad wedding. But there is...

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• What's Your Wedding Photography Style Infographic

  By Natalie T. March 2, 2013

  Are you a romantic at heart or a realist? While some people might break down their wedding photography style by their personality, we decided to divide it up into shots you have to take! But feel free to mix and match!

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• How to Match a Shawl to Your Wedding Or Bridesmaid Dress

  By Anna K. March 1, 2013

  Shawls make for a great addition to practically any bride's and/or bridesmaid's outfit. Not only...

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• The Most Anticipated Celebrity Weddings in 2013

  By Anna K. February 28, 2013

  2012 saw plenty of happily ever afters in Tinseltown with celebrity couples like Jessica Biel and...

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• Celebrity Honeymoon Destinations

  By Anna K. February 27, 2013

  When you're a Hollywood A-lister or a chart-topping artist and you're making millions by the year,...

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• What Kind of Reception Meal Do You Want?

  By Matt T. February 26, 2013

  Your wedding reception is one of the biggest parties that you'll ever throw. That puts a lot of...

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• Something Borrowed, Something Blue

  By Regular Contributor February 25, 2013

  Weddings have always been met with hope, love, excitement and anticipation but in the past people...

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• Emergency Kit Part 2

  By Natalie T. February 23, 2013

  Some people thrive on chaos, while others have it planned down to a T. Although, we would never...

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• Emergency Kit Part One

  By Natalie T. February 22, 2013

  Chances are that you've spent the last several months half-wistful and half-envious staring at...

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• 5 Gift Ideas for Your Wedding Registry

  By Matt T. February 21, 2013

  Putting gifts on your registry should be a fun outing, but a lot of couples have a difficult time...

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• Tie Knots: The Pros and Cons

  By Regular Contributor February 20, 2013

  Brides put a lot of work in how they look and rightly so, I mean after all it is their big day....

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• Wedding Website Essentials

  By Regular Contributor February 19, 2013

  In our technologically advanced world of cyber fanatics it’s no surprise that wedding websites...

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• Meeting the Parents

  By Natalie T. February 18, 2013

  Meeting the parents has been a central plot point of countless romantic comedies. While in real...

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• 5 Iconic but Unusual Wedding Dresses

  By Regular Contributor February 16, 2013

  After the famous photo of Queen Victoria made the white wedding dress the tradition to follow...

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• 5 Movie Wedding Dresses

  By Natalie T. February 15, 2013

  Have you heard? Australian designer Sophia Tolli has drawn inspiration from Hunger Games for her...

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• What We Learned: Romance in an Era of Funny Love

  By Matt T. February 14, 2013

  I give romantic comedies a hard time for setting unrealistic expectations that make it harder for...

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• Dress Giveaway

  By Regular Contributor February 13, 2013

  Love is in the air as Cupid nears with his bow and arrow for his favorite holiday so we want to...

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• Photo Friendly Rainy Day Wedding Favors

  By Regular Contributor February 12, 2013

  Rain can dampen your spirits but it doesn’t have to dampen your clothes or guests. If you have...

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• Save Big on Your Wedding

  By Regular Contributor February 11, 2013

  In today’s economy the idea of splurging on a wedding for most of us mean spending money we...

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• Valentine's Day Infographic

  By Natalie T. February 9, 2013

  Few days are met with as much anticipation and anxiety and apathy as Valentine's Day. While some...

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• The Valentine's Day Dilemma

  By Matt T. February 7, 2013

  Men who've recently gotten married, or those who plan to get married soon, face a lot of pressure...

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• A Wedding Day Unveiled From The Staff's Perspective

  By Regular Contributor February 6, 2013

  Having worked at over fifty weddings I can honestly say no two weddings are the same. At the end of...

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• What to Do with Your Favorite Love Quotes

  By Regular Contributor February 5, 2013

  We’ve been bitten by the love bug and in particular, lately we have a slight obsession with...

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• Top 5 Tips For Happy Guests:

  By Regular Contributor February 4, 2013

  After wedding invitations are sent, the guests are delighted, invitations accepted, presents...

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• Food Infographic

  By Natalie T. February 2, 2013

  The wedding food is probably one of the most guest-centric aspects of planning your wedding. The...

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• The Best Wedding Dresses for Pear Shapes

  By Anna K. February 1, 2013

  We are not all built like long, lithe supermodels. More than likely we have curves and want to...

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• When's the Right Time to Have Kids?

  By Matt T. January 31, 2013

  Some couples can't wait to have kids. Others think that they need to wait until the perfect time....

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• Wedding Shoe Diaries

  By Regular Contributor January 30, 2013

  A wedding may be the perfect excuse to buy shoes and I’m willing to bet that nobody will tell...

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• Your Big Day and Your Furry (or Feathery) Friends

  By Anna K. January 29, 2013

  More and more, man's best friend is turning into man's best man or the ring bearer or the flower...

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• Dresses for a Va-va-voom Bride

  By Regular Contributor January 28, 2013

  Curvy women may be the envy of all women who long for the hourglass figure, but ask any woman whose...

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• Skincare Infographic

  By Natalie T. January 26, 2013

  They say a bride in love has a natural glow, but with pollution and stress and caffeine, you might...

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• Five Princess Wedding Shoot Ideas

  By Anna K. January 25, 2013

  Some prefer to have it done before the wedding itself while some prefer to wait after. What...

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• Good Vacation Spots for Couples That Want to Get Really Far Away

  By Matt T. January 24, 2013

  Whether it's your honeymoon or you just need a vacation, it can help to get really, really far...

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• Wedding Receptions for the Budget Savvy

  By Regular Contributor January 23, 2013

  Let’s be honest, you’ve already bought your dream dress, paid for a venue, found an...

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• Bridesmaids Jewelry

  By Natalie T. January 22, 2013

  Jewelry doesn't just finish an outfit but it makes it something greater than the sum of its parts....

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• How Men Fall in Love

  By Regular Contributor January 21, 2013

  "First best is falling in love. Second best is being in love. Least best is falling out of love....

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• What's Your Wedding Style Infographic

  By Natalie T. January 19, 2013

  We've heard so much about body shapes and proportions recently that we wanted to take a break and...

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• How Do Couples Divide Chores?

  By Matt T. January 17, 2013

  Unless you have a house staff that includes at least one chef, two maids, a driver, a dog walker,...

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• Where to say "I do"

  By Regular Contributor January 16, 2013

  When you were a child you probably dreamed of your wedding day, I dreamed of a big heart shaped...

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• 5 Tips On Moving In Together

  By Anna K. January 15, 2013

  So you and your man have finally decided to take the plunge and no, we're not talking about...

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• Shoes Infographic

  By Natalie T. January 14, 2013

  Since an early age -- I blame Disney's Cinderella -- I've had a love for high heeled shoes. I...

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• New Year's Resolutions for Newlyweds

  By Anna K. January 12, 2013

  A new year calls for new resolutions and if you happen to be a newlywed, well it's time to begin...

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• Long Weekend

  By Natalie T. January 11, 2013

  With Martin Luther King Day coming up this Monday, I have long weekends on the brain. There seems...

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• Forget the Wedding Cake

  By Matt T. January 10, 2013

  Some newlyweds let a giant cake command most of the attention at their weddings. Plenty of young...

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• Easy Wedding Hairstyles

  By Anna K. January 9, 2013

  Planning a wedding is hard. Finding the venue is hard. Finding the dress is definitely hard. So...

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• What's Your Wedding Season?

  By Regular Contributor January 8, 2013

  Sometimes it seems like the decisions are never ending when you start planning a wedding. There are...

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• Real Weddings: Amici Hayek

  By Natalie T. January 7, 2013

  Every month we feature one of our blushing brides! Today we’re delighted to share Amici...

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• 5 Things to Do When You Get Engaged Infographic

  By Natalie T. January 5, 2013

  Unless you're Emily Blunt or James Segel's characters in Five Year Engagement, your time as...

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• Picking Jewelry for Your Bridesmaids

  By Anna K. January 4, 2013

  Selecting jewelry for your bridesmaids can be a daunting task. Many brides have a hard time...

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• Could a Hobby Make Your Marriage More Successful?

  By Matt T. January 3, 2013

  Marriage doesn't automatically offer the bliss that many couples dream of as they plan their...

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• Five Details for a Festive Wedding

  By Anna K. January 2, 2013

  Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, comes the engagement season! With an engagement of about a...

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• Wedding Dresses - Stylish and Comfortable

  By Anna K. January 1, 2013

  There's always been a battle between style and comfort when it comes to the clothes that we slip...

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• Seating Arrangements for Your Reception

  By Anna K. December 31, 2012

  There are certain things you need to take note of when it comes to seating your guests at your...

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• Gestures of Affection Infographic

  By Natalie T. December 29, 2012

  Just in time for New Year parties! This infographic gives detailed information on how to greet...

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• Three Games to Play at Your Reception

  By Anna K. December 28, 2012

  Receptions are known as the time after the wedding when friends, family and the bride and groom...

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• Should Women Change Their Names After They Get Married

  By Matt T. December 27, 2012

  It wasn't that long ago that pretty much all women changed their names when they got married. It...

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• Christmas Memories for the Soul

  By Anna K. December 26, 2012

  What are holidays if not a busy bustle of cooking, eating, traveling, chatting and being with...

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• Three Current Reception Trends to Take You to 2013

  By Anna K. December 25, 2012

  Can you believe that 2012 is almost over? Neither can we, but one thing is for certain, we are...

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• Matching Bouquets to Bridesmaid Dresses

  By Anna K. December 24, 2012

  With so many floral options available, it can be difficult to choose flowers for your wedding day....

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• Engagement Announcement Downloadable

  By Natalie T. December 22, 2012

  Just in time for Christmas, we're releasing our very first downloadable! Choose from two options...

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• To Splurge or Save?

  By Anna K. December 21, 2012

  Unless you're born with a silver spoon or have managed to save up quite a large sum, there's a...

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• Too Many Weddings! How to Tastefully Decline an Invitation

  By Natalie T. December 20, 2012

  Once you hit your 20s and 30s, a lot of your friends will start getting married. Depending on how...

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• Pros and Cons of Wedding Venues

  By Anna K. December 19, 2012

  The search for the perfect wedding venue can get pretty daunting which is why we've put together a...

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• Wedding Planning Playlist

  By Natalie T. December 18, 2012

  Some people do wedding planning for a living. So how do people who have regular jobs and a social...

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• Child-Friendly Wedding Activities

  By Anna K. December 17, 2012

  Since the beginning of time children have been present at weddings. Although there have been...

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• Nail Styles Infographic

  By Natalie T. December 15, 2012

  Often overlooked, your nails are one of those things that can be quietly understated or a...

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• Ball Gowns

  By Natalie T. December 14, 2012

  Nothing says a princess like a ball gown. Although many women prefer modern gowns, big ball gowns...

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• Marrying With a Toaster

  By Matt T. December 13, 2012

  People who get married young often find that they don't have enough things for their new home...

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• Wedding Dresses to Stay Cool

  By Anna K. December 12, 2012

  Just because we are in the throes of cold weather doesn’t mean that we can’t think ahead...

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• Pairing Winter Blooms

  By Anna K. December 11, 2012

  Winter weddings are beautiful affairs, but is there anything more frustrating than trying to find...

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• Winter Beauty

  By Regular Contributor December 10, 2012

  If you’re like most of us, you’ve been living under thick sweaters and Uggs for the past...

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• Three Ways to Find Your Mother of the Bride Dress

  By Anna K. December 7, 2012

  Believe it or not, mothers-of-the-bride (MOB) have a difficult time finding the perfect dress....

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• Newlywed Life

  By Matt T. December 6, 2012

  Unfortunately, your honeymoon has to come to an end at some point. When you get back home, the...

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• Ask Our Ladies: Overcoming the Holiday Pounds

  By Regular Contributor December 5, 2012

  Thanksgiving marked the beginning of the Holiday feasting. Apple pies, stuffing, fudge, peanut...

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• Child-friendly Wedding Reception Activities

  By Anna K. December 4, 2012

  More and more couples are inviting kids to their weddings and it comes as not much of a surprise...

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• Real Brides: Abby Stensland

  By Natalie T. December 3, 2012

  Every month we feature one of our blushing brides! Today we’re delighted to share Abby...

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• Hair Styles Infographic

  By Natalie T. December 1, 2012

  It's the first day of December and only a stone's throw from the holidays. This week we created a...

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• The Giselle Gown

  By Natalie T. November 30, 2012

  In 2012, we saw a lot of asymmetrical dresses, and our designer whipped out a few...

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• Keep Your Wedding Costs Down While Having More Fun

  By Matt T. November 29, 2012

  oh-so-important male POV. However, the girls were a bit skittish when he suggested we scrap the...

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• Ask our Ladies: Here Comes the Bride

  By Regular Contributor November 28, 2012

  The song you choose to walk down the aisle to is as personal as the dress, the location, and the...

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• Curing Bacne Before the Big Day

  By Anna K. November 27, 2012

  Are you dying to wear next season’s back-centric dresses but are afraid that your bacne will...

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• Newly Decisions

  By Regular Contributor November 26, 2012

  Hooray! You’re married. You just got back from your wonderful honeymoon and you’re ready...

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• How to Keep A Bridal Train Clean

  By Anna K. November 24, 2012

  Many women envision themselves walking down the isle with a long, dramatic train flowing behind...

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• Long-Sleeved Wedding Dresses

  By Anna K. November 23, 2012

  Since Kate Middleton walked down the isle last year in a stunning McQueen gown, complete with long...

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• How to Prepare for Your Winter Wedding

  By Matt T. November 22, 2012

  Happy Thanksgiving, all! Today, our writer Matt is writing about how to warm and comfortable for...

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• Ask Our Ladies: Dietary Restrictions

  By Regular Contributor November 21, 2012

  As you start your quest for the perfect cake and perfect dinner on your wedding day, sampling...

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• Five Easy Ways to Liven up Your Engagement Photos

  By Anna K. November 20, 2012

  You have the engagement ring, now you need the pictures. Yet, with more and more inventive...

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• The Snow Bride

  By Regular Contributor November 19, 2012

  While the last of the leaves fall from the trees and green turns to brown we begin bundling up in...

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• Wedding Party Duties Infographic

  By Natalie T. November 17, 2012

  The wedding party is more than the nearest and dearest; they also have important responsibilities...

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• Matching Your Jewelry to Your Wedding Dress

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• Life’s a Beach

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• Guest List Infographic

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• Bridesmaid Tips

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• Asking the Girls: The Garter Question

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• Getting Married Overseas

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• Real Weddings: Jessey Weise

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• To Tan or Not to Tan

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• 10 Wedding Invitation Facts

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• Don't Torture Your Bridesmaids with Terrible Dresses

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• Matching Your Jewelry

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  Every bride wants to be the picture of perfection and beauty on her wedding day. The dress is to...

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• Black Wedding Dresses

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• Love Actually

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• Wedding Invitation Etiquette Infographic

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• Should you Have Your Wedding Pictures Taken Before or After the Ceremony?

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• Terrific Autumn Wedding Favors

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• Does Your Wedding Invitation Need to Be Formal?

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• Wedding Dresses- What should you do with it after the big event?

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• Table Etiquette Infographic

  By Natalie T. October 20, 2012

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  Flipping through a copy of Vogue the other day, I noticed a few images of a bride in a long...

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• Celebration Ideas for Your Second (or Third or Fourth) Wedding

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• The Proper Way to Not Invite Someone to Your Wedding

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• How to Handle a Bridesmaidzilla

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• Wedding Dresses and What They Say About You

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• How to Set Up Your Wedding Registry

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• Top 5 Most Expensive Places to Get Married

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• Something Magic

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• Five Ways to Keep Your Bridesmaids Happy

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• Wedding Trend: Wooden Wedding Rings

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• Hosting a Post-Wedding Brunch

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• Wedding Dress 101 Infographic

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• Great Gifts for Your New Wife

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  During the weeks leading up to your wedding day, your soon-to-be-wife will do a ton of work that...

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• Picking Cowboy Boots for Your Big Day

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• How to Dress for a Post-Wedding Brunch

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• Real Weddings: Natasha Thompson

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• Picking The Perfect Song for That First Dance

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  With so many songs symbolizing love and marriage out there, both old and new, how does one even...

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• The Perfect Silhouette for Your Shape

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  Apples, pears, triangles, inverted triangles? If you've avoided fashion-ese before, getting...

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• Choosing Cufflinks for Your Wedding Party

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• All I Want Is...

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• An Introduction to Wedding Trains

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  When choosing the right length of train for your wedding dress, the most important factor to...

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• Choosing Your Best Lip Color

  By Anna K. September 24, 2012

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• Five Tips for Having an Eco Friendly Wedding

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• How to Pick Your First Dance

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  Few things fill me with as much fear as tearing up the dance floor. While some of you may be...

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• Themes for Fall Weddings

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• Engagement Facts and Trends

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• Tossing Out the Garter Toss

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• Put a Ring On It

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• Fashion Predictions

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• A Drink To Remember

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  My to-be and I had been debating over the last week over a very important issue: what will be the...

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• How Many People Should You Invite to Your Wedding

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• Gay Marriage Timeline Infographic

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• In Memory

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• Wedding Jewelry Styles Breakdown Infographic

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• Catching Flowers Like a Boss

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• Jewelry Flowchart

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• Wedding Shoe Styles for Men

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• Caring for Your Pets While You're on Honeymoon

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• What to Pack in Your Purse for Your Honeymoon

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• How to Make a Wedding Website

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• Case of the Ex

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• To Tan or Not to Tan

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• Organizing a Post-Wedding Brunch

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• Sash Sensation

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• Let's Talk About Wedding Shoes

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• Foods to Avoid on the Morning of Your Wedding

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• 5 Fun Date Ideas

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• Pearly Whites 101

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• How to Accessorize Menswear

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• All that Glitters

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• Cake Tasting 101

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• Our Favorite Romantic Quotes

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• Coordinating Accessories for a Beach Wedding

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• Fifty Shades of Envy: Dream Dresses

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• Wedding Planning for Dudes

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• There is No "I" in Team

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• Time for Tea: The Perfect Tradition for Thanking Your Bridesmaids

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• Real Weddings: Tiffany Johnson

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• The Rehearsal Dinner

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• Finding the Perfect Wedding Jewelry

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• 4 Wedding Accessories You Can't Skip

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• The Difference Between Suits and Tuxedos

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• 4th of July Inspiration Board

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• July Horoscope

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• You Wanna Take This Outside?

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• Garden Weddings

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• Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

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• Cocktail hour vs. Dinner time

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  My parents came home with mixed feelings just the other night. Apparently, my mother was...

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• Colored Wedding Gowns are Nothing New

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  Did you know that the white wedding gown used to be the exception to the rule? While today’s...

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• Real Brides: Lina So

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  Every month we feature one of our blushing brides! Today we’re delighted to share Lina...

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• Royally in Love

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• Desert Garden Wedding

  By Natalie T. June 22, 2012

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• DJ, Turn It On!

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• The Post-Wedding Reception

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  Last week, we got a private message from one of our brides with a question. She was getting...

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• The Wedding Registry

  By Natalie T. June 19, 2012

  Many people feel that wedding registries are cold and impersonal, but it does help prevent the old...

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• Honeymoon: T-Minus One Week

  By Natalie T. June 18, 2012

  It's the week before your wedding and/or honeymoon, and there's a ton of things for you to do....

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• Should Weddings be a Kid-Free Zone?

  By Jacqueline H. June 16, 2012

  Do I want kids at my wedding? The answer wasn't a yes, but it wasn't a no either. I mean, to put...

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• National Park Weddings

  By Natalie T. June 15, 2012

  Welcome to our Friday series. Each month we bring you a multi-part blog series centered around one...

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• How to Pick a Wedding Dress

  By Katie L. June 14, 2012

  Picking your wedding dress should be one of the most exciting events in your life. A lot of women...

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• Our Very First Infographic

  By Anna K. June 13, 2012

  Our writing team and graphic design team have combined forces to bring you our very first...

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• Guest List Planning Made Easy

  By Anna K. June 12, 2012

  One thing big and small weddings share is the nightmare of putting together a guest list. Few...

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• Wedding Buffets

  By Natalie T. June 11, 2012

  Wedding buffets have a lot of appeal. Not only is there bound to be something that pleases...

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• Cocktail Hour

  By Anna K. June 9, 2012

  Few things are as anticipated and can be as disappointing as the appetizers that happen after the...

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• Japanese Gardens

  By Natalie T. June 8, 2012

  Welcome to our Friday series. Each month we bring you a multi-part blog series centered around one...

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• Destination Wedding Dresses

  By Anna K. June 7, 2012

  You and your fiancé have taken the plunge! You're going to have a destination wedding and...

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• Lover's Tiff

  By Jacqueline H. June 6, 2012

  My sister Vivienne was staying over with me for a few days. Apparently she'd gotten in a massive...

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• Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

  By Natalie T. June 5, 2012

  Many people choose not to drink. While you always should carry one or two alcohol alternatives --...

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• June Horoscopes

  By Jacqueline H. June 4, 2012

  Wonder what the stars say about your fate this month? Here's the scoop! Each month, we'll bring...

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• Summer Skincare

  By Anna K. June 2, 2012

  Now that it's summer, many of you are dying to get a tan! I know I am! So how's a girl going to...

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• English Garden Weddings

  By Anna K. June 1, 2012

  Welcome to our Friday series. Each month we bring you a multi-part blog series centered around one...

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• Dressed to Impress

  By Jacqueline H. May 31, 2012

  The finest clothing made is a person's skin, but, of course, society demands something more than...

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• Some Things are Best Kept Secret

  By Jacqueline H. May 30, 2012

  I have to admit, I did something horrible last night. I went through my to-be's computer, in...

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• Illumination

  By Anna K. May 29, 2012

  The interplay between light and shadow can be menacing or pure magic. In addition to bright...

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• Newlywed Dating Ideas

  By Natalie T. May 28, 2012

  Last week, we were delighted to hear that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg married his college...

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• Top 5 Wedding Favors

  By Jacqueline H. May 26, 2012

  It happened again last weekend. Another wedding, another night of laughter and gushing over how...

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• Wed in the Wilderness

  By Natalie T. May 25, 2012

  Welcome to our Friday series. Each month we bring you a multi-part blog series centered around one...

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• Eating Healthy

  By Natalie T. May 24, 2012

  In the weeks between your last fitting and your wedding, you want to maintain your weight. While...

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• Summer Lovin' Had Me a Blast

  By Jacqueline H. May 23, 2012

  “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful...

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• Let Them Eat Cake

  By Natalie T. May 22, 2012

  While I'm firmly on the cupcakes team in the cupcakes versus wedding cake war, these eight...

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• Getting Started on the Honeymoon

  By Natalie T. May 21, 2012

  While it might seem an extra burden to plan your honeymoon on top of a wedding, think of it more...

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• Hey You! Always On the Run

  By Jacqueline H. May 19, 2012

  The old water tank that had been clinging on to it's last thread of life finally gave out, leaving...

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• Health and Beauty Recap

  By Natalie T. May 18, 2012

  Hey Guys! This week we're taking a break from our regularly schedule series to round out the...

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• How to Pick a Veil

  By Anna K. May 17, 2012

  We just released a new set of veils and I love them all. So how do you choose a veil? Or do you...

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• When Disaster Strikes

  By Jacqueline H. May 16, 2012

  "I had plenty of pimples as a kid. One day I fell asleep in the library. When I woke up, a blind...

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• Cold and Flu Prevention

  By Natalie T. May 15, 2012

  Did you know that this week is National Women's Health Week? The theme for 2012 is "It's Your...

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• 6 Ways to De-Stress

  By Natalie T. May 14, 2012

  Did you know that this week is National Women's Health Week? The theme for 2012 is "It's Your...

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• Happy Mother's Day

  By Natalie T. May 13, 2012

  Celebrations of moms and motherhood are a worldwide phenomenon; many of these can be traced back...

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• Get Stronger, Harder Nails

  By Anna K. May 12, 2012

  I like doing my nails, but I've noticed that after a month or so of painted nails, my nails are...

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• Where the Wild Things Are

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  Welcome to our Friday series. Each month we bring you a multi-part blog series centered around one...

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  By Anna K. May 10, 2012

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  By Jacqueline H. May 9, 2012

  “My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry...

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• Summer Cocktail Hour Inspiration Board

  By Natalie T. May 8, 2012

  During this weekend, the temperature soared up to 90 degrees and it was just the beginning of May!...

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• Real Brides: Jenna Maxine

  By Jacqueline H. May 7, 2012

  We’re starting a new series of guest posts by real brides on the second Monday of each month....

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  By Anna K. May 5, 2012

  April showers bring May flowers! But what happens when these flowers make you cry? I remember...

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• Wild Wild West Wedding

  By Natalie T. May 4, 2012

  Welcome to our Friday series. Each month we bring you a multi-part blog series centered around one...

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  By Anna K. May 3, 2012

  No doubt you've heard of this rhyme! Blue was thought of the color of purity, and it was fitting...

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• May Horoscope

  By Natalie T. May 2, 2012

  Wonder what the stars say about your fate this month? Here's the scoop! Each month, we'll bring...

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  By Natalie T. May 1, 2012

  Did you know that May Day is an ancient spring holiday in many western countries? One of the...

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• Top 5 Celebrity Engagement Rings

  By Jacqueline H. April 30, 2012

  Here in the SimplyBridal office, the girls are constantly getting into friendly discussions about...

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• The Rise and Fall of the Suit?

  By Natalie T. April 28, 2012

  Of all the non-traditional portraits, my hands down favorite is the shoe portrait. Who knew that...

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• Flower-less Corsages

  By Anna K. April 27, 2012

  Corsages are lovely and can have so many uses at weddings. They can be used to distinguish honored...

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• Love Poem #4: On Marriage

  By Natalie T. April 26, 2012

  Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? So every Thursday, we'll bring you some of our...

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• Here Comes My Bridesmaids

  By Jacqueline H. April 25, 2012

  After 2 months of allowing up to 12 of my girlfriends believe that they were all a part of my...

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• Red Carpet Worthy Brows

  By Natalie T. April 24, 2012

  Did you know that in Ancient Greece the unibrow was an attractive trait in women and men? So much...

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• Should I Hire a Second Shooter?

  By Natalie T. April 23, 2012

  So, what's a second shooter? A second shooter helps the primary photographer capture your wedding....

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• Expecting Bridesmaids: Preparing for the Unexpected

  By Natalie T. April 21, 2012

  Just because your best friend has a bun in the oven doesn't mean she can't stand by your side on...

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• Are You an English Rose or a Cali Girl?

  By Natalie T. April 20, 2012

  To tan or not to tan has been a huge question among my group of friends. One of them did do the...

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• Love Poem #3: Sonnet 116

  By Natalie T. April 19, 2012

  Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? So every Thursday, we'll bring you some of our...

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• Destination: Love

  By Jacqueline H. April 18, 2012

  With the SimplyBridal team dedicating last week to all things travel related, I couldn't help but...

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• Perfume

  By Natalie T. April 17, 2012

  Smell is one of the most powerful triggers for memory, so it makes sense that to select a special...

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• Eyeshadows

  By Anna K. April 16, 2012

  I started on eyeshadow young! I love watching my mother put on her makeup as a kid. I loved the...

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• 5 Bargain Destinations

  By Natalie T. April 13, 2012

  What's so great about bargain destinations? Not only are they less expensive, but they often have...

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• Five secret locations for a destination wedding

  By Jacqueline H. April 12, 2012

  We're focusing the next three days on honeymoons and destination weddings. Check out our Facebook,...

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• Around the World

  By Natalie T. April 11, 2012

  We're focusing the next three days on honeymoons and destination weddings. Check out our Facebook,...

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• Don't Worry, Be Happy

  By Jacqueline H. April 10, 2012

  I was sitting at a Starbucks in Downtown L.A sipping my coffee waiting for Vivienne, my sister,...

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• Five Things for a Picture Perfect Finish

  By Natalie T. April 9, 2012

  If you've been following our Facebook, you know that we're coming out with some new wedding...

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• Love Poem #2: One Hundred Love Sonnets: XVII

  By Natalie T. April 7, 2012

  Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? So we'll be bringing you some of our favorite...

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• Engagement Photo Tips

  By Anna K. April 6, 2012

  Why take engagement photos? Often times, they're included in your photographer's wedding package...

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• Love Poem #1: This is for you

  By Natalie T. April 5, 2012

  Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? So every Thursday, we'll bring you some of our...

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• Style Tips for Mature Brides

  By Jacqueline H. April 4, 2012

  Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. ~Leroy "Satchel"...

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• Real Weddings: Aubrey Smith

  By Natalie T. April 3, 2012

  We’re starting a new series of guest posts by real brides on the first Tuesday of each month....

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• Horoscopes

  By Jacqueline H. April 2, 2012

  Wonder what the stars say about your fate this month? Here's the scoop! On the first Monday of...

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• 4 Wedding Lessons from Game of Thrones

  By Natalie T. March 31, 2012

  Everyone's favorite show about mythical kingdoms, dragons, and warring nobles is coming back this...

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• Is a Boudoir Shoot Right For You?

  By Natalie T. March 30, 2012

  It seems all the rage in the blogosphere. It first caught my attention on a post by Love My Dress...

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• Wedding Trains

  By Anna K. March 29, 2012

  Last year, Kate Middleton's cathedral length train had brides-to-be swooning. When a bride walks...

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• 5 Things You Didn't Know About Love

  By Jacqueline H. March 28, 2012

  "Jacqueline," said Katie L .to me early one morning when I danced into the office and started...

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• How to Get Perfect Eyebrows

  By Anna K. March 27, 2012

  As anyone in show business can tell you, eyebrows are one of the defining features of the face. A...

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• Wedding Planning 101

  By Anna K. March 26, 2012

  He's proposed, the question has been popped, the ring proudly displayed on the finger, and you've...

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• Outdoor Spring Fashions

  By Anna K. March 24, 2012

  Spring is in the air! Although, flirty short bridesmaid dresses commonly comes mind when we think...

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• 3 Reasons to Embrace Patterns

  By Anna K. March 23, 2012

  Not only are patterns hot for bridesmaid dresses, but they're also a wonderful detail to...

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• Choosing a Bouquet

  By Natalie T. March 22, 2012

  Gone are the days of simple rose bouquet. Of course, there's nothing wrong with rose bouquets, but...

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• 5 Tips for Surviving an Outdoor Spring Wedding

  By Jacqueline H. March 21, 2012

  I attended the first wedding for the spring season last weekend, something I had mixed feelings...

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• How to Throw a Themed Wedding

  By Natalie T. March 20, 2012

  I've posting a lot on themed weddings lately, because most weddings do have a theme from...

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• North America Honeymoon Destinations

  By Natalie T. March 19, 2012

  Have you decided where you want to honeymoon yet? Instead of venturing out and away, here are some...

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• Nobel Peace Prize Winners and Wedding Planning

  By Natalie T. March 16, 2012

  In honor of National Women's History Month, we're dedicating this week to women empowerment. We're...

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• Women We Find Inspiring

  By Natalie T. March 15, 2012

  In honor of National Women's History Month, we're dedicating this week to women empowerment. We're...

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• [ Facebook ] Wedding Advice

  By Jacqueline H. March 14, 2012

  In honor of National Women’s History Month, we’re dedicating this week to women...

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• Spreading Wedding Beauty

  By Anna K. March 13, 2012

  In honor of National Women's History Month, we're dedicating this week to women empowerment. We're...

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• Inspiring Women through Fashion

  By Natalie T. March 12, 2012

  In honor of National Women's History Month, we're dedicating this week to women empowerment. We're...

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• The Perfect Bra

  By Natalie T. March 10, 2012

  Did you know that most women wear the bras that don't fit? This is a shame, because a bad bra can...

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• The Tea Gown

  By Natalie T. March 9, 2012

  Now that the ground is finally deciding to warm up, I have tea gowns, also known as the tea-length...

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• Weddings with Children

  By Natalie T. March 8, 2012

  There are many good reasons why children shouldn't be invited to weddings, but sometimes you just...

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• [ Facebook ] Something Old

  By Jacqueline H. March 7, 2012

  "There is no virtue whatsoever in creating clothing or accessories that are not practical." -...

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• Themed Weddings: Superhero Wedding

  By Natalie T. March 6, 2012

  Kitschy or classy, superhero themed weddings hold a special place in our hearts. Under the neon...

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• March Horoscopes

  By Natalie T. March 5, 2012

  March is a roller coaster month for Aquarius brides with Mercury out of phase in the money zone...

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• Black Tie Wedding

  By Anna K. March 3, 2012

  For those who love to dress, a black-tie affair might be a squeal worthy event. All the men in...

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• 5 Tips for a Honeymoon Beach Body

  By Natalie T. March 2, 2012

  Imagine you're on a gorgeous beach. Maybe it's Hawaii or the Maldives? Will you be getting well...

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• Themed Weddings: Downton Abbey

  By Natalie T. March 1, 2012

  Have you heard about Downton Abbey? This popular British drama is about an aristocratic family and...

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• The Search for the Perfect Dress

  By Jacqueline H. February 29, 2012

  After the official engagement party, sending out of the save the date cards, and the excitement of...

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• The Planning Binder

  By Natalie T. February 28, 2012

  While every wedding begins with a twinkle in a bride's eye, it comes into being with the help of a...

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• The Perfect Shave

  By Anna K. February 27, 2012

  We usually don't think about shaved legs as wedding essentials, but it's one of my favorite things...

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• 4 Red Carpet Looks From the Oscars 2012

  By Anna K. February 26, 2012

  The Oscars are well on their way, but while some people are biting their fingernails wondering...

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• Bridesmaids Gift: The Clutch

  By Anna K. February 25, 2012

  I love big purses. The kind that can fit a wallet, a phone, a cardigan, bandaids, a water bottle,...

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• Bridesmaid Color Inspiration

  By Anna K. February 24, 2012

  When picking out the colors for your bridesmaid dresses, you'll want to choose colors that...

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• Why You Should Have A Guestbook

  By Natalie T. February 23, 2012

  From a guest's perspective, I never know what to write in a guestbook. "Congratulations!" "Best...

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• [ Facebook ] Male of Honor

  By Katie L. February 22, 2012

  I'm going to have to be completely honest about something here. I don't have many girlfriends at...

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• Celebrity Wedding Gown Predictions

  By Anna K. February 21, 2012

  Katrina Bowden is best known as the ditzy but lovable Cerie from 30 Rock. She rocked an Amsale...

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• Engagement Party Drink Ideas

  By Natalie T. February 20, 2012

  When shopping for the dinner party, the hardest part for me is always the wine. It's not the...

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• Engagement Party Food Ideas

  By Natalie T. February 18, 2012

  I love dinner parties and have often thought about making more friends for the sole reason of...

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• Quiz: Are You Stressed?

  By Anna K. February 17, 2012

  We normally associate stress with bad things: too many responsibilities, relationship problems, or...

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• How to Contour and Highlight With Makeup

  By Anna K. February 16, 2012

  I first heard about the contouring from my college roommate. Each morning I witnessed a magical...

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• The Bridal Detox

  By Katie L. February 15, 2012

  One of the greatest challenges a bride faces when her wedding is approaching, is not the guest...

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• Valentine's Party Winners

  By Jacqueline H. February 14, 2012

  Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Today, the day that we dedicate to relationships and love, also...

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• Wedding Inspiration from the Grammys

  By Natalie T. February 13, 2012

  The ladies on the Grammys red carpet were stunning this year. Our favorites included Adele, Kelly...

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• NYC Fashion Week Inspired Makeup

  By Anna K. February 11, 2012

  Fashion Week in New York launched yesterday! The looks ran the gamut of playful (Calenda) to sexy...

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• Short Girl Tutorial For the Best Dress

  By Anna K. February 10, 2012

  The bridesmaid dresses featured in this post are the scoop neck taffeta dress with sash, floor...

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• How to Edit Your Vows

  By Natalie T. February 9, 2012

  Here's a secret. Sometimes it takes me forever to go from an idea for a blog post to the finished...

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• [ Facebook ] Crazy Love

  By Jacqueline H. February 8, 2012

  I didn't grow up in a very lively household. My father, having served in the Vietnam war, ran the...

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• How to Write Your Vows

  By Natalie T. February 7, 2012

  With Valentine's Day coming up, love letters are on everyone's minds. The vows -- the...

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• Post-Wedding Fun

  By Natalie T. February 6, 2012

  With Valentine's Day just around the corner, the girls at the SimplyBridal office have been...

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• 5 Super Bowl-Inspired Wedding Appetizers

  By Natalie T. February 4, 2012

  It's the day before the Superbowl and so many of my guy friends are stocking up on chips and dip...

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• February Horoscopes

  By Sara D. February 3, 2012

  February 2 to 8 will be a stimulating time for you. The tempo of your life will pick up and this...

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• Now You Can Follow SimplyBridal on Pinterest!

  By Natalie T. February 2, 2012

  Pinterest is a bride's best friend -- besides the MOH, of course -- when it comes down to planning...

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• Announcing Our Valentine's Day Promotion

  By Jacqueline H. February 1, 2012

  "I don't understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day. When I think about romance,...

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• Tips for Managing Straight Hair

  By Natalie T. January 31, 2012

  All my life, I've dreamed about curly hair. For my sixth grade play, my hair was put in curlers but...

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• Lady in Red

  By Natalie T. January 30, 2012

  Whether you want to look sizzling for a Valentine's bash or your bachelorette party, plan to wear...

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• Wedding Inspiration from the SAG Awards

  By Anna K. January 30, 2012

  We were so excited by the SAG Awards red carpet. Yes, the awards show is amazing -- congrats to...

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• Quiz: What is Your Wedding Style?

  By Anna K. January 28, 2012

  While others may follow the latest trend, you love the timeless look. Drawing from former eras,...

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• Newlywed Roommate Rules

  By Sara D. January 27, 2012

  So, you're back from the honeymoon and it was everything that you imagined it to be! Awesome,...

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• The Best Time to Buy

  By Natalie T. January 26, 2012

  A few days ago, LifeHacker made a post for the best times to buy things based on when stores need...

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• [ Facebook ] Who's Your Disney Prince?

  By Jacqueline H. January 25, 2012

  It really didn’t matter which fairytale my mother read to me, the ‘happily ever...

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• Tips for Managing Curly Hair

  By Anna K. January 24, 2012

  While celebrities and starlets make tight ringlets or soft waves look sexy and gorgeous, all too...

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• N-O Spells No

  By Anna K. January 23, 2012

  In the movie Bride Wars, Anna Hathaway's character is always being stepped on by everyone. Not to...

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• Bouquet Inspiration

  By Natalie T. January 21, 2012
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• Celebrity Gown Predictions

  By Anna K. January 20, 2012

  A few of our favorite celebrities are sporting gems on their all-important fingers. Although Evan...

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• High Heel Alternatives

  By Anna K. January 19, 2012

  Whether you see them or not, a walk down the aisle is not complete without a fabulous pair of...

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• Why Girls Never Go to the Loo Alone

  By Jacqueline H. January 18, 2012

  Dedicated to all the ladies who fight the good fight, and to all the boys...because it's about...

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• 10 Awesome Hairstyles

  By Natalie T. January 17, 2012

  Whether you're going out for a social occasion or are thinking about your big day, here are ten...

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• Wedding Earrings

  By Anna K. January 16, 2012

  Earrings are a no-brainer for brides, but choosing a style that flatters is easier said than done....

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• The Wedding Choker

  By Anna K. January 13, 2012

  I've never been a fan of chokers. It seemed the realm of goths and S/M and little old 19th century...

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• Will You Be My Bridesmaid?

  By Natalie T. January 12, 2012

  Will you be my bridesmaid? Also, known as the other big question. Some brides even go so far as...

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• The Princess and the Frog

  By Katie L. January 11, 2012

  “There is no way in this whole wide world, I would ever, ever, ever, I mean never, kiss a...

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• Emergency Kit

  By Anna K. January 10, 2012

  Also known as the shit kit or the emergency kit, this is the bride's best friend when Murphy's Law...

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• Honeymoon Road Trip

  By Anna K. January 9, 2012

  Road trips are the quintessentially American and see to make up a large percentage of buddy films....

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• Desert Wedding Style

  By Natalie T. January 7, 2012

  Imagine standing in front of a giant saguaro as the golden desert stretches in front and behind...

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• Candy Inspiration

  By Natalie T. January 6, 2012

  As the office is finishing the last of our Christmas candy canes, we thought about basing this...

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• 2 Fantastic DIY Favors

  By Natalie T. January 5, 2012

  My home made Christmas presents were such a blast that I just can't help sharing them with you. I...

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• The Clingy Man

  By Jacqueline H. January 4, 2012

  The SimplyBridal girls are forever asking questions to each other in the office. These range from...

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• Reception Candle Magic

  By Natalie T. January 3, 2012

  Soft, white light! It's enough to bring out the inner pyro in every girl. However, before you plan...

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• Facebook Question: How to Pop the Question

  By Regular Contributor January 2, 2012

  If you’re married or getting married soon, one thing is for sure, a certain little question...

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• January Horoscopes

  By Natalie T. January 2, 2012

  Remain as well as you can especially with others and most especially within relationship. While...

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• Champagne Inspiration

  By Anna K. December 30, 2011

  We're just a few days shy of the new year, so we thought we'd write an inspiration post revolving...

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• Five Fab Engagement Party Looks

  By Anna K. December 29, 2011

  Wedding planning got you pooped but still have a fully booked social calendar? As we round out the...

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• Six Folk Remedies that Really Work

  By Anna K. December 27, 2011

  Remember how Windex is toted as a cure all in My Big Fat Greek Wedding? Here are some true folk...

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• Dress Like Meryl Streep

  By Natalie T. December 26, 2011

  Meryl Streep at the age of sixty-two is still gorgeous and elegant... AND on the cover of the...

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• How to Pick a Veil

  By Natalie T. December 24, 2011

  After Kate Middleton wore a lovely sheer cathedral-length veil, veils have once again become the...

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• Five Great Winter Wedding Gifts

  By Anna K. December 23, 2011

  Perhaps it's because this weekend, the temperatures finally plunged into the thirties, but I can't...

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• Five Genres Your DJ Must Play

  By Anna K. December 22, 2011

  Everyone knows that nothing can clear a dance floor as fast as a bad song. After reading several...

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• Ask the Girls: Christmas

  By Jacqueline H. December 21, 2011

  Our question for the week was to ask the Brides to finish the sentence: “All I want for...

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• Wedding Shoes According to Your Body Type

  By Anna K. December 20, 2011

  If you have large ankles, don’t buy anything with an ankle strap. It will draw attention to...

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• Wedding Favors: How to Make Spiced Rum

  By Natalie T. December 19, 2011

  Since the holidays are around the corner, I thought it would be great to share a recipe that...

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• How to Arrange Flowers in Vases

  By Anna K. December 17, 2011

  I have a lot of fond memories of my Aunt Alice's rose garden. She was a flower whiz and with just...

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• The Invitation Versus the Evite

  By Natalie T. December 16, 2011

  Love the convenience of the evite, but afraid that it's rude or cheap? Here's our rundown of the...

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• SimplyBridal Announces its Spring Collection

  By Sara D. December 15, 2011

  Woohoo! We're so pleased to announce that we have 45 new wedding gowns available. Here is a few of...

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• 5 Tips for High Heel Pain Reduction

  By Natalie T. December 15, 2011

  I hate wearing high heels. I've never gotten into the habit of wearing them and I'm one of those...

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• Turning Up to Weddings Alone

  By Jacqueline H. December 14, 2011

  “For Miranda, the only thing worse than being Charlotte’s 34-year old bridesmaid, was...

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• How to Buy a Good Pair of Wedding Shoes

  By Natalie T. December 13, 2011

  I'm the type of girl who loves looking at shoes, but am a total disaster when I'm actually wearing...

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• How to Make A Charm Cake

  By Natalie T. December 12, 2011

  The charm cake is an old Southern tradition. At the bridesmaid luncheon, the bride presented her...

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• Bridesmaid Dresses You Can Wear Again

  By Natalie T. December 10, 2011

  When Rachel Bilson served as the maid of honor for her friend Jill Stonerock, she helped design...

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• Quiz: Do You Need a Wedding Planner?

  By Anna K. December 9, 2011

  a) I've been throwing weddings for my stuffed animals since I was five. I've been a bridesmaid a...

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• What is a Good MC and How to Get One?

  By Natalie T. December 8, 2011

  Imagine if you will the maid of honor wobbles in her stiletto shoes to the mike and after a brief...

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• Bridal Fashion: Mothers-of-the-Bride

  By Natalie T. December 6, 2011

  I went to a wedding a few years ago where the gorgeous bride was dressed in a beautiful white...

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• SimplyBridal December Holiday Promotion

  By Jacqueline H. December 5, 2011

  “…Brown paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favorite...

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• 10 Tips to Stay Healthy Before Your Big Day

  By Anna K. December 2, 2011

  Coughs and sniffles have been going around the office, which has sent some of us to scour the web...

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• Have You Considered a Wedding Tent?

  By Natalie T. December 1, 2011

  The tent has come a long way since its humble beginnings. While a wedding tent might make you...

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• Simply Bridal's Healthy Tips

  By Natalie T. November 30, 2011

  With Thanksgiving behind us and the Christmas feast ahead, it's easy to get bad habits. For many...

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• How to Pick a Wedding Cake?

  By Natalie T. November 29, 2011

  Did you know that wedding cake is often priced by slice? It can range as little as a buck a slice...

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• Five Tips for a Healthier Wedding

  By Natalie T. November 25, 2011

  Like any other major event in your life, weddings cause a far amount of stress. Not only do you...

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• Happy Thanksgiving

  By Natalie T. November 24, 2011

  Since it is Thanksgiving weekend, I wanted to continue a bit of a family tradition and ask what...

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• Autumn Wedding Inspiration

  By Natalie T. November 23, 2011

  Today’s a crisp, beautiful autumn day. Yesterday, it rained. Autumn brides love to live on...

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• Ask An Expert

  By Natalie T. November 22, 2011

  Did you know that you don't have to get "professional" musicians to perform at your wedding? Many...

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• Simply Bridal's Top 5 Dream Getaway Cars

  By Natalie T. November 21, 2011

  Today, I grabbed Henry, one of the few guys in the office, and made him give me a list of his top...

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• Wedding Cake History

  By Natalie T. November 18, 2011

  Did you know the multi-tiered cake is a recent invention? The sugar paste frosting was invented in...

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• Simply Bridal's Crash Course Through Wine Part 2

  By Natalie T. November 17, 2011

  A glass of bubbly is the tradition beverage of choice for the toast. The bubbles and fizz have a...

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• Monthly Marriage Horoscope for November

  By Natalie T. November 16, 2011

  Great things are possible in November, but several circumstances can turn into potential...

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• Simply Bridal's Bridal Advice

  By Natalie T. November 15, 2011

  Did you know a major source of advice for brides is not from the internet or magazines or even...

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• Wedding Foods

  By Natalie T. November 14, 2011

  As a veteran of half a dozen weddings, I know that the wedding dinner is a much anticipated event....

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• Animals that Mate For Life!

  By Natalie T. November 11, 2011

  Happy Friday! As you gear up to enter the wedded life, we at SimplyBridal would like to let you...

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• Wedding Caricatures

  By Natalie T. November 10, 2011

  Last weekend I donated some books and got a caricature of myself painted by a guy with a mustache...

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• How to Buy a Wedding Gift

  By Natalie T. November 9, 2011

  For guests, one of the biggest causes of anxiety is the wedding gift. What does one buy? How much...

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• Five Ways to Cut Wedding Costs

  By Natalie T. November 8, 2011

  First thing's first. Etiquette requires that everyone you send a Save-the-Date also requires an...

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• Five Tips for a Healthier Bachelorette Party

  By Natalie T. November 7, 2011

  Did you know that although the practice of giving a party to honour the bride-to-be goes back for...

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• Takeaways from Kim and Kris' Marriage

  By Natalie T. November 4, 2011

  It's already become old news; Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries have filed for divorce. Just a few...

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• Hot Beverage Bar

  By Natalie T. November 3, 2011

  It's been raining this week and it's put me in the mood for hot chocolate, spiced cider, and other...

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• Wedding De-Stressors

  By Natalie T. November 2, 2011

  After three spoonfuls of Nutella, I felt reasonably normal again and that got me started thinking,...

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• Top 5 Wedding Scenes in Movies

  By Natalie T. November 1, 2011

  We know that wedding planning can be a blast, but it also leave you utterly exhausted. When you...

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• Simply Bridal Love Stories

  By Natalie T. October 31, 2011

  Earlier this month we gave away twenty gowns to twenty awesome brides-to-be. We were blown away by...

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• Themed Weddings: J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter

  By Natalie T. October 28, 2011

  This is part 2 of a multipart series on themed weddings. Click here to read about Twilight themed...

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• 4 Ways to Ask Your Bridesmaids

  By Natalie T. October 27, 2011

  In a sort of ultimate move from bridezilla, brides are coming up with more and more creative and...

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• How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?

  By Sara D. October 26, 2011

  A wedding can be costly. Not just for the couple getting married but for guests too. That is why...

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• Top 10 Things to DIY (Part 2)

  By Natalie T. October 25, 2011

  Here is the first part of a 2 part blog post on our favorite DIYs. To read part one, please click...

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• Top 10 things to DIY

  By Natalie T. October 24, 2011

  Hi Ladies! Fall weather always puts me in a crafty mood. There's something magical with brightly...

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• Themed Weddings: Stephenie Meyer's Twilight

  By Natalie T. October 21, 2011

  With Halloween just around the corner, there seems to be a touch of magic in the air! Since little...

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• Seating Charts: Necessary or not?

  By Sara D. October 20, 2011

  When you are planning your wedding, one of the many questions you need to ask yourself is if a...

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• Dance Professionals

  By Sara D. October 19, 2011

  With the popularity of shows like ‘Dancing with the Stars’, a lot of bridal couples have...

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• DJ vs. Ipod Reception

  By Sara D. October 18, 2011

  After you have decided on a venue, then comes everything that needs to be smoothed out. And your...

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• Top 5 Wedding Themes

  By Natalie T. October 17, 2011

  I love wedding themes, but I totally understand how it can drive people up the wall. A wedding...

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• Things Your Guests Care About

  By Sara D. October 14, 2011

  It has been said that a wedding is not about the bride and groom, but rather the guests. Why else...

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• The Wedding Toasts and Speeches

  By Natalie T. October 13, 2011

  Traditionally, weddings have three speeches. The first speech is given by the bride's father,...

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• Cut Your Guest List

  By Sara D. October 12, 2011

  When it comes time to sit down with your partner and compile your guest list, the idea of cutting...

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• Fitting Tips for Your Wedding Dress

  By Natalie T. October 11, 2011

  Every bride wants to look her best for her wedding. Many of you will make lifestyle changes like...

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• Rethinking the Guest Book

  By Natalie T. October 10, 2011

  The wedding guest book was once a necessity. Back in the day, everyone who attended a wedding was...

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• The Bridesmaid's Survival Guide

  By Sara D. October 7, 2011

  The five words “will you be my bridesmaid?” have some jumping for joy, while others...

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• Wedding Dresses from Around the World

  By Natalie T. October 6, 2011

  Do you want to pay homage to your ethnic heritage? Or are you just in love with another culture? A...

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• The Interfaith Wedding

  By Natalie T. October 5, 2011

  She’s Jewish and he’s Catholic. The priest who is officiating the wedding is an old...

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• Accommodating Food Allergies At Your Wedding

  By Natalie T. October 4, 2011

  Weddings are stressful enough without worrying about someone in need of an EpiPen, but for many,...

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• Most Expensive Celebrity Weddings

  By Sara D. October 3, 2011

  Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ wedding, this past August, was easily one of the most...

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• The Hottest Wedding Apps

  By Sara D. September 30, 2011

  Some of the coolest accessories today include wielding around an iPad or an iPhone. So, naturally...

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• Wedding Traditions Around the World

  By Sara D. September 29, 2011

  We are all familiar with our own wedding traditions: the big white wedding dress, something old,...

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• Keeping Everyone in Check

  By Sara D. September 28, 2011

  Wedding planning is stressful enough without having everyone that is near and dear, aggravating...

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• A New Tradition of Something Old

  By Sara D. September 27, 2011

  Although there are several interpretations of something old, some say, this tradition serves as a...

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• Pros and Cons of Silk Flowers

  By Sara D. September 26, 2011

  At your wedding venue, there is no rule that you need to decorate using only fresh cut flowers....

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• Non- Traditional Wedding Dresses

  By Sara D. September 23, 2011

  Many weddings are now taking place in informal, casual settings like the beach, gardens, or your...

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• A Unique Look at a Time Honored Tradition

  By Sara D. September 22, 2011

  Something borrowed is supposed to, by proxy, represent the love and happiness from the person whom...

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• Popular Wedding Themes

  By Sara D. September 21, 2011

  Your wedding is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life, so it is logical that you...

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• Saturday vs. Sunday Weddings

  By Sara D. September 20, 2011

  Many couples, when planning their wedding, opt for a Saturday bash. It may seem like an obvious...

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• Celebrity Weddings of 2011

  By Sara D. September 19, 2011

  Prince William and Kate Middleton will forever control the celebrity weddings of 2011, but just...

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• Twilight’s Secret Wedding Dress

  By Sara D. September 16, 2011

  Calling all Twilight fans! One of the most highly anticipated movies of the year comes out in...

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• Food Trucks At Your Wedding

  By Natalie T. September 14, 2011

  There's this tradition at one of the Oscars after party. In the early hours of the morning, stars...

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• 5 Things No One Tells When Buying Your Wedding Dress

  By Sara D. September 13, 2011

  The process of buying your wedding dress can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a...

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• Celebrity Wedding Style on a Budget

  By Sara D. September 12, 2011

  We admit it. Here, at Simply Bridal we are obsessed with weddings. And celebrity weddings are no...

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• Including your Groom in the Planning Process

  By Natalie T. September 9, 2011

  This is my personal philosophy, but I believe that there should be visible clues of your...

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• The Bird Cage Wedding Veil

  By Natalie T. September 8, 2011

  A bird cage veil is a short, single layer of veiling. It was extremely popular in the 1950s and is...

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• Wedding Dress Fabric Swatches

  By Natalie T. September 7, 2011

  One part of the wedding dress shopping experience is getting fabric swatches. Venues that sell...

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• Skype Weddings: Broadcast Your Big Day

  By Sara D. September 6, 2011

  Imagine planning the wedding of your dreams only to find out that your father or mother...

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• DIY Weddings Do's and Don'ts

  By Natalie T. September 5, 2011

  Everyone is talking about the do-it-yourself trend. From favors to decor to the wedding dress...

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• Beat The Post-Wedding Blues

  By Sara D. September 2, 2011

  For most brides, their wedding day is one of the happiest days of their lives. That is why many...

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• The Bridesmaids’ Tea

  By Natalie T. September 1, 2011

  Many brides throw their bridesmaids a tea or luncheon a few days before the wedding to show their...

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• Selecting the Perfect Font for Your Wedding

  By Natalie T. August 31, 2011

  Whether you decide to go to a stationer, take letterpress lessons, or print out your...

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• Favorite Wedding TV Shows

  By Sara D. August 30, 2011

  Wedding shows are all the rage. Weddings are so popular that they have taken to invading our...

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• Selecting a Wedding Officiant

  By Natalie T. August 26, 2011

  Nowadays your officiant pool is no longer limited to federal judges and local religious officials....

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• Morning Weddings 101

  By Natalie T. August 25, 2011

  Natural lighting is gorgeous. Brunch food is nice as well, but some people never entertain the...

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• Ways To Honor Your Special Guests

  By Sara D. August 24, 2011

  Traditionally, the bride and groom will honor their friends by inviting them to stand by their...

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• Mason Jars at Your Wedding

  By Natalie T. August 22, 2011

  Mason jars are glass jars commonly used for canning pickle and preserves. They come in various...

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• Tips For Purchasing Gowns Online

  By Sara D. August 19, 2011

  These days we live on the Internet. Does it surprise you that buying wedding dresses online is now...

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• Food: Chic Appetizers and Gourmet Grub

  By Natalie T. August 18, 2011

  Whether you’re having a cocktail reception or offering snacks to refuel during the late night...

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• The Rehearsal Dinner

  By Natalie T. August 17, 2011

  Traditionally, the rehearsal dinner was the mother of the groom's domain. Now, the rehearsal...

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• The Post-Wedding Brunch

  By Sara D. August 16, 2011

  After the wedding is over, many couples host a brunch the day after. A post wedding brunch is the...

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• Movers and Shakers

  By Natalie T. August 15, 2011

  Dancing can offer a memorable cross-generational experience, or it can be divisive. There are...

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• Wedding Trends 2011

  By Sara D. August 12, 2011

  Brides of 2011 gather! Are you overwhelmed with bridal gown shopping? Don't know where to begin?...

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• Face Time

  By Natalie T. August 11, 2011

  Although wedding photography has advanced enough to provide the illusion of flawless skin, you...

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• Bridezilla!

  By Natalie T. August 10, 2011

  It's my party and I'll cry if I want to. The chorus from Leslie Gore's 1960s hit song has become...

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• Wedding Hair Styles

  By Kai Ma August 9, 2011

  Finding the perfect hairstyle can be incredibly time consuming and frustrating, if you don’t...

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• Beach Wedding Dresses

  By Sara D. August 8, 2011

  There is nothing sexier than a bride sauntering down the aisle, barefoot in the sand. The bride...

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• Bridesmaid Dresses

  By Natalie T. August 5, 2011

  Sure, it’s your wedding and you are the star. But don’t end up becoming a bride that...

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• Edible Wedding Favors

  By Natalie T. August 4, 2011

  Instead of wasting money on silly wedding favors that your guests will never use, why not go the...

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• Pinterest: A One Stop Shop For Inspiration

  By Sara D. August 3, 2011

  Some of us spend hours browsing the Internet—on a daily basis. So when it comes time for your...

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• Seasonal Wedding Scents

  By Sara D. August 2, 2011

  Smell is one of the most intense ways to create a memory. Think of your childhood or a special...

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• Retro Romance

  By Natalie T. August 2, 2011

  Casual and sassy, or elegant and refined, the sweetheart neckline is flattering for many body...

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• Origami Wedding

  By Sara D. August 2, 2011

  Are you an offbeat bride? Then consider incorporating the traditional Japanese art form of paper...

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• The Off Shoulder Neckline

  By Natalie T. August 2, 2011

  The off shoulder neckline describes sleeves that fall below the shoulder. It allows you to show...

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• For Guests: A Simple Guide to Proper Wedding Attire

  By Sara D. August 1, 2011

  Wedding attire has been a hotly debated topic over the years. With weddings so diverse these days,...

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• Cake Haters Rejoice!

  By Natalie T. August 1, 2011

  While beautiful to look at, the traditional wedding cake doesn't always pass the taste test. Part...

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• The Wedding Invitation Explained

  By Natalie T. August 1, 2011

  What the difference between Save-the-Date card, invitation, and wedding announcement? Besides...

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• Revamp Your Mother’s Dress

  By Sara D. July 29, 2011

  Your mother’s wedding dress has been stored away all these years—and now, it’s time...

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• Fabulous Favors

  By Natalie T. July 28, 2011

  A wedding would be a pretty boring affair without guests. They are your friends and family,...

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• De-Stress 101

  By Sara D. July 27, 2011

  Planning your own wedding on top of an already busy schedule is not easy and a lot of us don't...

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• DIY Weddings

  By Sara D. July 26, 2011

  Planning a wedding, especially on a tight budget, can be stressful. Obviously, we all want to find...

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• Under The Sun

  By Sara D. July 25, 2011

  Summer is one of the most popular seasons for weddings. But warm-weather brides need to consider...

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• Wedding Color Palette

  By Natalie T. July 24, 2011

  It's a few days after the proposal. You're still getting congratulations through text messages,...

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• How much booze?

  By Natalie T. July 23, 2011

  Alcohol is costly, and there are several factors to consider when ordering it for your reception....

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• Recycle Your Wedding Dress

  By Sara D. July 22, 2011

  A bride, on average, spends anywhere upwards of $1,000 on her wedding dress. That's some serious...

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• The Wedding Website

  By Natalie T. July 20, 2011

  Wedding websites have become increasingly popular in the last few years. Classy or campy they are...

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• The Juliet Cap

  By Sara D. July 19, 2011

  Kate Moss' taste is impeccable, simple as it is. She can pull off the effortlessly thrown together...

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• Pets at Your Wedding

  By Natalie T. July 18, 2011

  You love your pets. They are part of your family, and should be part of your special day. Your...

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• It’s Not Just About the Food

  By Sara D. July 17, 2011

  The fun thing about weddings is taking the mundane and turning it into a fresh, inspired idea. For...

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• Tune In

  By Kai Ma July 16, 2011

  As much as personalization is encouraged for weddings these days, music is one area where you have...

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• Wedding Blooms

  By Kai Ma July 15, 2011

  Bridal flowers are a visual standout, but the choices are plenty and often pricey. Picking your...

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• Your Wedding: Who should plan it?

  By Kai Ma July 14, 2011

  The question was popped. And you’ve made the decision to spend the rest of your life with...

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• To Veil Or Not To Veil?

  By Kai Ma July 13, 2011

  Wedding veils were once considered a must-have bridal accessory. Just ask your grandmother: No...

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• If The Shoe Fits

  By Sara D. July 12, 2011

  It’s hard enough picking shoes for a first date. Compared to that, choosing bridal footwear...

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• It’s My Party

  By Sara D. July 11, 2011

  The wedding reception signifies the first event for a pair of newlyweds, and it’s often a...

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• Point and Shoot

  By Kai Ma July 10, 2011

  We know. Everyone has a digital camera these days and photography is a hobby that many enjoy. Of...

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• Close Up and Personal

  By Kai Ma July 9, 2011

  These days, brides and grooms are customizing weddings to suit their interests and needs....

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• Rules of Conduct

  By Kai Ma July 8, 2011

  Weddings are full of traditions and expectations. They’re also filled with opportunities for...

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• Eco-Friendly Weddings

  By Kai Ma July 7, 2011

  Eco-consciousness is no longer a mere trend for the hippies at heart. Rather, it’s a...

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• The Craft Connoisseur

  By Kai Ma July 6, 2011

  Crafty brides know the secret to a thrifty, fun wedding: They tackle the small details themselves....

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• The Girls

  By Kai Ma July 5, 2011

  The bridesmaid has a host of important duties. Some plan your bachelorette party. Others provide...

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• 7 Wedding Traditions Decoded

  By Jean Donnelly April 26, 2011

  From the moment you slip your engagement ring on your finger to the moment you and your husband...

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• Choosing a Song for Your First Dance

  By Jean Donnelly April 26, 2011

  Traditionally, the first dance is a slow dance. This may allow you to talk to your spouse at...

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• Millions Watch Royal Wedding

  By Jean Donnelly April 12, 2011

  In the weeks leading up to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, some newspaper...

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