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Shopping Savvy: How to Score Designer Styles Without Busting Your Budget

Brides-to-be these days have no excuse for not saving money, especially on their milestone-day wardrobe. While many brides have sought out deals on designer gowns at sample sales, second-hand stores and online sites like eBay and OnceWed.com, the latest alternative may save them time along with money. Until recently, über-popular flash sites, such as Gilt.com, HauteLook ... Read more »

The Non-Wedding: How to Celebrate Your Love for One Another … Without a Ceremony

You’re deeply in love; you envision being a couple forever. Yet for whatever reason, a wedding ceremony officializing your commitment isn’t on the agenda. Don’t let that prevent you from celebrating. “So long as you’re respectful of your guests, I think any and all celebrations are fantastic. You don’t have to be married to throw a meaningful ... Read more »

Get the Look: How to Find the Right Accessories to Marry Your Everyday Style with Your Wedding Style

Chicago wedding stylist Tara Price once had a bride who wanted all the grand accessories: big earrings, a flashy necklace and an intricate hairpiece. Price, of Unveil Your Look, a wedding styling service, appreciated the idea that the bride wanted to dazzle on her wedding day, she also knew the barrage of accessories overwhelmed the bride’s ... Read more »

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{Guest Post} Decorative ideas for your bridal shower

Well, here you are. You've finally decided to take the big step and get married to the love of your life. Your wedding ceremony will be one of the biggest events of your lifetime. The excitement you're feeling is bubbling up and overflowing onto others. Your enthusiasm is contagious, most … Read more »

Get the Look: Brides' June 2012 Cover

For our June cover, we completely indulged our feminine side with pearls, ruffles and pops of pink. Reem Acra's ivory tulle pearl-beaded gown with a sweetheart neckline and organza ruffled skirt makes a dramatic statement (if you think it looks amazing on the cover, wait until you see the skirt … Read more »

Eye Heart Stationery

Offering fully customizable designs for every budget, eye heart stationery caters to the modern bride. Selections include over 15 full suites of vintage-modern inspired invitations and day-of stationery; save the date postcards and favor tags; and DIY printing options for every product. Fully custom work is also available on the … Read more »

"We wanted to show off who we are and what we're really about."

Our jobs are our jobs. We wanted to show off who we are and what we're really about." To see more of Ruth and Edward's colorful barn wedding, visit our Real Weddings Gallery. Better weddings start here. Our most popular email now includes to-dos based on your wedding date to … Read more »

How the Vows Column Came About

The back story would now inspire the narrative of a wedding announcement. Read more »

31 Days of Giveaways: Win a Wedgewood Coffee Table Book

Our 31 Days of Giveaways continues with the gorgeous coffee table book, At Home With Wedgwood: The Art of The Table. Wedgwood, the English company best known for creating some of the most stunning chinaware options and topping wedding registries far and wide, recently celebrated their 250 year anniversary. To … Read more »

Unique Wedding Bands: Colorful Stones and Creative Details

There is nothing wrong with a simple wedding band-but for brides who want a little nontraditional sparkle, we love rings that boast intriguing details and pretty pops of color. Better weddings start here. Our most popular email now includes to-dos based on your wedding date to help you stay organized, … Read more »