How to Not Have a Boring Wedding Ceremony
Photo: Noa Griffel Photography We're not suggesting that all wedding ceremonies are snoozefests...No, not at all. It's just that sometimes, a couple can get so caught up in planning the wedding...
View ArticleDo I Have to Host a Bridesmaids' Luncheon?
Photo: Rachel Pearlman Photography If you're recently engaged, you're likely daunted by all the events you're expected to plan now—bridesmaids' lunches, the engagement party, a bridal shower—and...
View ArticleEditors' Picks: Palazzo by Jane White Fall 2013 Collection
Photo: Thomas Iannacconne Our favorite dresses from the Palazzo by Jane White Fall 2013 collection were made for floating down the aisle on airy tulle layers. One of the standout pieces in the...
View Article5 Ways to Deal with a Diva-Like Bridesmaid
Photo: Getty Images Your bridesmaids are your go-to female team as you prepare for your big day. Sometimes your 'maids can disappoint you with bad attitudes or general rudeness, which can put a damper...
View ArticleJoin: Live Facebook Chat with the Event Planners Behind Brides Live Wedding!
Photo: Allan Zepeda Photography Mayra and Xochitl, the talented founders of the wedding planning company AaB Creates (formerly, Always a Bridesmaid), have been turning out magical nuptials for nearly...
View ArticleLace, Lace, and More Lace! 27 Bridesmaids Dresses in Our Favorite Fabric
Photo: Courtesy of Dessy For the past few seasons, lace wedding dresses have been the trend of choice for modern brides, so it was only a matter of time before bridesmaids everywhere also wanted in on...
View ArticleA Single-Bloom Protea Wedding Bouquet
Photo: June Lion Photography When you're looking for a clever way to cut flower costs, florists will always tell you that bridesmaids can carry single-bloom bouquets. What does that mean exactly, and,...
View ArticleWhat's the Best Way to Transport My Wedding Dress on a Plane?
Photo: Esther Sun Photography If you're planning a destination wedding, you're likely wondering how get that precious wedding dress to your exotic location in one piece. Our etiquette experts are here...
View ArticleEditors' Picks: Junko Yoshioka Fall 2013 Collection
Photo: Courtesy of Junko Yoshioka With a soft, luxurious feel and innovative use of materials, the Junko Yoshioka Fall 2013 collection wowed us with some standout pieces: a fit-and-flare dress with a...
View ArticleRuffles, Pleats, and Tiers, Oh My! Six Wedding Dresses That Are Full of Fun...
Photo: Mark Pillai Nothing says "playful" quite like a pleat...or a ruffle or a tier. For the April/May 2013 issue, our Fashion Director selected six of the hottest wedding dresses to walk the runway...
View ArticleA Print-Ready Garden Party Save-the-Date
Photo: Courtesy of E.M. Papers If you're hosting a more casual outdoor wedding reception, consider this design by E.M. Papers. The grassy backdrop and glowing string of cafe lights set just the right...
View ArticleErin and Brett: Hudson Valley, New York
Photo: Style Art Life It was a friend—one determined to play matchmaker—that brought Erin and Brett together. He riddled Erin, a then-student Kalamazoo College, with so much information about Brett...
View ArticleHow to Plan Your Wedding with Windows
Photo: Courtesy of Microsoft It's about time we spilled our most recent wedding planning find (or shall we say, finds) from the brilliant tech minds over at Windows. Behold, three stunning tablets...
View ArticleWhat are Some Flattering Ideas for Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses?
Photo: Alison Conklin Photography When you're planning your wedding, you're sure to have a lot of questions about finding the right dress for the mother of the bride, outfitting your bridal party, and...
View ArticleEditors' Picks: Lea-Ann Belter Fall 2013 Collection
Photo: Stephen Sullivan Above, a few of our favorite looks from the Lea-Ann Belter Fall 2013 collection, which was full of rich silk fabrics, hand-sewn pearls and delicate embroidery—never has a...
View ArticleThis Week on the World Wide Wed
Photo: Closer to Love We're crazy about this bride's loose boho tresses (not to mention all of the homemade details in her California wedding): —Green Wedding Shoes 27 reasons why we love love love...
View ArticleSix Royally Romantic Wedding Dresses For a Garden Wedding
Photo: Sandra Freij If Kate Middleton and Downton Abbey's Lady Mary are two of your wedding style icons, channeling the classic look of an English rose on your wedding day is a smashing idea. Ethereal...
View ArticleOur Wedding Reception Is Adults-Only: Can We Still Have a Flower Girl?
Photo: Kate Headley Choosing and managing your wedding party—flower girl, ring bearer, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and more—can be a stressful and time-consuming part of planning your wedding. That's why...
View ArticleEditors' Picks: Leila Hafzi Spring 2013 Collection
Photo: Thomas Iannaccone Above, a few of our favorite looks from the Leila Hafzi's Spring 2013 collection, which was full of ethereal gowns in warm hues that drew inspiration from cultures around the...
View Article22 Style Ideas for a Colorful, Modern Wedding
Photo: Yasu + Junko A wedding planned around a passion for architecture and design doesn't have to eliminate the possibility for some lighthearted fun. Finding beauty in the unexpected—like quirky...
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