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Are you looking for a liquid liner with a bit of pop and a long-lasting stay? These 24-hour products will keep you looking composed from morning to night on your big day!

The wedding special showing Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo's big day is set to air on TLC this Saturday, July 30 at 9pm. Check out this sneak peek, where the happy couple talks about writing their own vows and planning their honeymoon!

Vanessa talks about shopping for her gown—and wishing her mom could be a part of it.

Watch Vanessa's emotional moments the morning of the wedding as she's getting ready with her best friend. Psst—lots of close-ups of her gorgeous gown here!

Will you be tuning in this weekend?

—Kristen O'Gorman Klein

Packing your bags soon for your honeymoon? Then you'll love these cute travel bags that keep your essentials organized in style!

Trina Travel Valet (Sandra) - $40

This bag is perfect for your toiletries. What we love: See the velcro in the picture on the right? That zippered portion can be removed, giving you two bags in one. During a recent trip to the beach, I took the removable portion to the beach to keep my phone, Kindle, and other precious items safe from water and sand (available in August; trinastyle.com).

Trina Essential Weekender (Lillie) - $58

If you need a little more space, check out this bag. At 10.5 by 7 x 3.5, it's compact enough that it won't hog a lot of suitcase space, yet large enough to fit everything you need for a week-long vacay. This bag also includes a removable portion. I used the removable part to hold shower and bathroom essentials, like shampoo, conditioner, face wash, toothpaste, and toothbrush, while using the other portion to hold items like sunscreen and lotion (available in August; trinastyle.com).

It may have felt like 110 degrees in the shade in NYC last week, but Executive Editor Mary Clarke and I had a very cool meeting with the “Cake Boss” himself, Buddy Valastro.

I love his hit TV show on TLC and am always amazed at the inventive cakes he and his team create. Buddy is a true master and in his latest book, Baking with The Cake Boss (Free Press), he shares his best recipes and decorating secrets.

Buddy is a firm believer that practice makes perfect (“filling four thousand cannoli will help you become a better cake decorator’) and that in time you’ll easily learn how to create your own masterpieces. His book is a terrific step-by-step guide that teaches everything from how to roll dough to how to make and decorate a cake for every special occasion. And the recipes are easy to follow as well.

Join us in a new installment where we scout out some of the most amazing do-it-yourself projects from the blogosphere. Check back each week for our latest high-style finds at a super low price, so you can save your wedding funds for the stuff that really matters to you...

The editors at BG have been obsessing over this bubble chandelier ever since we saw a picture of one last week on 100 Layer Cake. So we did a little research and found out that Gail and Alison Rubke, the mother-daughter owners of Faire Frou Frou, a luxury lingerie boutique in California, are the masterminds behind this creative decoration. Instead of paying $3,000-$7,000 on a chandelier to illuminate their store, Gail and Alison decided to create their own unique chandelier and are now sharing this fun DIY project with crafty gals everywhere. We think it's a great idea for brides on a budget looking to dress up their wedding venue with something eye-catching and whimsical. We've provided their step-by-step instructions below so now you can grab a friend and make one for your big day!

Attention, BG brides in the NYC area: Kleinfeld is having their biggest sale ever! Save up to 70% on select sample bridal gowns, headpieces, veils, and accessories during Kleinfeld's Anniversary Blow Out Sale on Tuesday, August 9 from 3pm to 7pm. Designers include:

Let's take a quick questionnaire: Have you had The Big M. Talk with your SO but are still waiting anxiously for them to propose? Searching for that shiny once-in-a-lifetime engagement ring or wedding band? Looking to swap out an heirloom setting for something that's more "you?"  Do you live in NYC?

If you answered A, B, or C + D, you've come to the right place. Head to Michael C. Fina on August 3rd and 4th from 11 am - 8 pm for their Third Annual Sample Sale! This swanky 5th Avenue establishment just celebrated its 75th Anniversary, and is every diamond girl's dream—all of their sample designer engagement rings and wedding bands will be up to 70% off.  One draw: The sale items will be featured in-store only and it is for items that are in stock—nothing can be ordered.  

Here in New York, hundreds of same-sex couples celebrated their long-awaited weddings yesterday as the law came into effect. In honor, here are some vendors offering special deals:

For the Reception

                                         Photo Credit: InterContinental New York Barclay

The InterContinental New York Barclay's "Worth the Wait" (aww!) package includes: One-hour cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvres, four-course sit-down dinner, champagne toast, open bar, rainbow wedding cake, a reception serenade by New York's famous Stonewall Chorale, and a complimentary specialty suite for two nights. Packages start at $175/person (40 guest minimum), and a percentage of the wedding cost will be donated to GMHC, which provides HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy (intercontinentalnybarclay.com)

It's not often that we get to see a TV star's wedding invitation, so we were extremely psyched to see the invitation that Ceci Johnson, of Ceci New York, designed for Reshma Shetty (actress on "Royal Pains") featured in this week's CeciStyle Magazine. We couldn't wait to share it with you!

Reshma, who is of Indian descent, wanted her wedding (and invitations) to reflect that strong culture. The peacock is the national bird of India, making it the perfect focal point of the stationery. Ceci also incorporated the lotus flower, which symbolizes purity of heart and mind; it also represents long life, health, honor, and good luck. Such a perfect fit for a wedding day!

And we are definitely swooning over her wedding pictures. Such an amazing venue, and the décor is absolutely jaw-dropping.

Check out the incredible stationery below: