Ten years ago, Kendra and Rob Thornton won a very special prize — they were named “America’s Most Romantic Couple” in Bridal Guide’s 2005/2006 Bride of the Year contest. As a result, the high school sweethearts won an incredible NYC wedding valued at nearly $100,000.
The winning couple then and now:
Grab the tissues — this might just be the sweetest, most perfectly-timed proposal we've ever seen!
After Andrea Diaz received cochlear implants to restore her hearing, she was overwhelmed with emotion to hear herself and the voices of her loved ones properly for the first time. (Unlike a hearing aid, a cochlear implant is surgically implanted and bypasses damaged portions of the patient's ear, directly stimulating the auditory nerve.)
In our May/June 2016 issue, you’ll find fabulous fashions, inspiring reception ideas, expert planning advice, and the dreamiest honeymoons.
It’s your big day and your time to shine. What better way to do so than in a sparkling, glittering gown that will take you from ceremony to reception in true party style?
Engagement ring styles rise and fall in popularity year by year — take a look back at the top trends over the over the last century with this fun video from Mode!
Plus, check out this handy timeline with a breakdown of the featured rings:
The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide empowers couples with the simple philosophy that it's not about how much you spend but how you spend it. As author Dana LaRue says, "You're only planning a party, so have fun with it." You don't need to give up your savings, the possibility of a downpayment on a house, or your sanity to plan a celebration that is meaningful and inspired. Here, Dana shares her advice on how to dive into the wedding planning process with your groom.
After getting engaged, you and your intended need to hash out who wants to be responsible for what parts of the plan, and how involved either of you want to be with respect to the details. "But, Dana!" you scream hysterically. "My partner isn’t interested in any of the details!" Well, I’m sorry, but that shizz is just plain unacceptable.
Okay, fine, that’s not exactly true. If you’re a super–Type A personality, or you’ve been imagining your wedding in great detail from the moment you broke free from your mother’s womb, then that may be exactly what you want — nay, need— from your partner. Hands-off, total agreement, nod-and-smile-style support.
If that doesn’t describe you (we’ll call you "Type Other"), you’ll have to gently introduce your partner to the inevitability of his role in the researching, planning, organizing, spreadsheeting, financing, and handing-you-Kleenex-during-the-meltdowns-of-wedding-planning reality.
We're swooning over this gorgeous green and white inspiration shoot from Michael Paul Photo. Featuring with shamrocks, horseshoes, crafty DIY projects, and plenty of luck and love, this styled shoot is filled with fun ideas you can copy for your own St. Paddy's Day celebration. Take a look!
The bride accented her beautiful gown with a shimmering green bolero and a matching sash around the waist.
The bride's real shamrock tattoo is the perfect accessory for a St. Patrick's Day wedding!
Photo Credit: monkeybusinessimages/BigStock
Vintage romance is yours with shades of mint and pink accented with gold.
Gown by White by Vera Wang
When setting your wedding budget, it's important to be realistic about the actual costs associated with the products or services you want. Whether you're planning to go all out or you're hoping to keep it cost-effective, certain items are worth the splurge. Here are five wedding expenses that are surprisingly pricey and why you should still opt for them.
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