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Planning the Big Day

{Puppy Love} Incorporating Your Furry Friends in the Wedding Festivities

by Cheryl on 04.19.2012
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I’m a huge animal lover and have two furry babies of my own, so I am in love with these creative ways to incorporate your four-legged friends into your wedding festivities. How sweet is this little tuxedo-clad pup?  Precious! I’m loving  this little guy with his coordinating bow-tie! Here’s one more little dashingly handsome dog! [...]

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{Wedding Planning} Creating Your Seating Chart — Tips & Advice

by Nicole on 04.18.2012
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Ah the seating chart — one of the least fun parts of wedding planning, especially if you’re having a big wedding. While it seems like an easy task, it’s not rare for couples to get pretty frustrated with this as they get closer and closer to their big days. That’s why I’ve decided to share [...]

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{Floral Inspiration} Yellow Billy Balls for Wedding Decor

by Nicole on 04.17.2012
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There is something just so sweet about the ultra-simple billy ball (also known as the billy button and officially called the Craspedia). This pom-shaped flower pops up in weddings all the time, even occasionally owning the entire theme of a wedding. Although, they’re perfect as an accent too; I especially love them in rustic affairs. [...]

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{Style} Save on Wedding Fashion with Rent the Runway

by Kelsey on 04.16.2012
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Whether you’re a bride-to-be searching for party frocks for all the events leading up to your big day or a wedding guest on the hunt for a designer gown without the designer price tag, Rent the Runway just might be your new best friend. (If you haven’t yet heard, RTR offers dresses from more than [...]

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{Fab Friday Finds} Sassy & Sweet Short Wedding Dress Inspiration

by Cheryl on 04.13.2012
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I’m swooning over the short wedding dress trend! They are perfect for a more casual, beach wedding or as a fun and flirty reception dress (that’s easy to dance in too!).  Check out a few of my favorites below… 1. This lacy number is perfect for kicking up your heels and dancing! 2. The feathery [...]

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5 Ways to Customize Your Wedding Ceremony

by Nicole on 04.12.2012
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From talking to brides, I often hear that people think the ceremony portion of the wedding day has be pretty standard. Generally, people assume that most wedding ceremonies are the same, with a few minor tweaks here and there. However, even while following a traditional format, there are many great ways to customize your ceremony [...]

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Wedding Invitation Tips from Wedding Paper Divas Co-founder Laura Ching

by Nicole on 04.10.2012
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Back in the fall, I was thrilled to get to feature an interview with Tiny Prints/Wedding Paper Divas co-founder Laura Ching! Today, Laura’s back — sharing her top wedding invitation tips AND her favorite picks for summer. Here are 5 tips from Laura for the perfect stationery, etiquette advice and style inspiration: Choose one element [...]

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{Design Crush} Color Blocking

by Cheryl on 04.03.2012
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One of the hottest trends of the spring/summer season is color blocking.  For brides who love an explosion of vibrant hues, here are some ways to color block your wedding. Color block your fingernail polish! Make a statement with this bold blast of color! Kick up your heels and show some pizzazz with these color blocked [...]

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Summer Entertaining Tips from Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix

by Nicole on 04.02.2012
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Warm weather is here, which means so is spring/summer entertaining season and of course, wedding season! Trying to decide what type of food to serve at your wedding or your next event? I’m happy to bring you some great summer entertaining tips from the fabulous and very well-recognized Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix of Brûlée Catering! As [...]

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{Fab Friday Finds} Wedding Hairpieces

by Nicole on 03.30.2012
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Before I found my dress and realized a traditional finger-tip length veil just happened to be what went best with it, I was all about the wedding hairpiece. The right one definitely adds some serious glam to any wedding, so I wanted to share a couple of my very favorites… 1. Dahlia Puffs — A [...]

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