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{Fab Friday Finds} Trendy Wedding Nail Inspiration

by Nicole on 02.17.2012
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The french manicure is a classic bridal look, but what if you’re looking for wedding nails that are a little more daring? Personally, I went with dark chocolate brown nails to solve that problem, but thanks to Pinterest I’m finding out that there are tons of great and unique wedding nail options. Here are just [...]

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{Design Crush} Ombre Wedding Inspiration

by Ashley on 02.02.2012
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I currently have a serious crush on ombre, and it’s popping up everywhere! The ombre design is created when a color is shaded or graduated in tone. This trend will give your event a modern feel, and it’s so beautiful that it will never go out of style. The ombre design is a great way [...]

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The Dessy Group: Accessorizing Made Easy

by Ashley on 01.23.2012
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This season it’s going to be easier than ever to make sure your bridal party looks their best! Gone are the days of dying shoes or picking a bland color palette. The Dessy Group is featuring a line of accessories that will ensure everyone (including the guys!) are coordinating and sporting the latest trends on [...]

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Recyled Bride’s 12 Wedding Trends for 2012

by Nicole on 01.11.2012
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Yesterday, I received a press release from Recycled Bride in my inbox, and as a PR-friendly blogger (I’m a PR gal myself you know), I wanted to share this great list of hot, sustainable wedding trends. As wedding spending increases in 2012, hitting its highest point since pre-recession nuptials, brides and grooms are focused on [...]

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{Fab Friday Finds} Winter Wedding Ideas & Inspiration

by Nicole on 01.06.2012
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My wedding wasn’t meant to be a winter wedding. Novembers in Knoxville are actually usually still pretty warm, in fact, and the temps usually sit somewhere between 50-70 degrees. As luck would have it, though, a cold front moved in for two days in early November 2010, and Michael and I (along with our brave [...]

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Rock/Trash the Dress: A Do or a Don’t?

by Cheryl on 01.05.2012
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Having a “Rock the Dress” photo shoot (also commonly known as “Trash the Dress”) is becoming an increasingly popular trend among brides. While some gals would cringe at the thought of damaging their wedding gown, others see this as an opportunity to let their hair down and have some fun without having to worry about [...]

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{Pinterest-Inspired} Real Wedding: Gorgeous Glam With Pretty Pops of Purple

by Cheryl on 12.29.2011
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Pinterest is a fabulous place to find inspiration for your wardrobe, home décor, upcoming soiree and especially your wedding! I would even go so far to say that it is completely revolutionizing the world of wedding planning. {Note: For those of you who haven’t gotten on board, Pinterest is a vision-board styled social photo-sharing website [...]

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Design Your Own Bridal Set and Big Day Jewelry at Anjolee.com

by Nicole on 11.30.2011
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Jewelry shopping is definitely an important part of wedding planning. In fact, it’s the only part that starts before he pops the question — except of course all the planning you’ve been doing in your head since you were a little girl ;) Even if you don’t go with your beau to pick out your [...]

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Black Friday Wedding Deals

by Nicole on 11.23.2011
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Thanksgiving is tomorrow, which means lots of eating and great times with the family, followed by a busy day of shopping for many. And while Black Friday is traditionally the kick-off to the holiday shopping season, it’s also a great day to take advantage of deals on many items you need for your wedding! Here [...]

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9 Things to Do With Your Wedding Gown After Your Big Day

by Nicole on 11.15.2011
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Many brides (myself included) spend hours, days, weeks or months looking for that perfect wedding dress. And after you find it, you likely spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars to purchase it and have it altered. But your wedding is only one day. What’s a bride to do with that valuable and sentimental piece [...]

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