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According to a recent Bridal Guide survey, giving your attendants a gift of jewelry tops the list (who doesn’t love a little bling to add to the jewelry box?). But finding just the right gift can be challenging. You want it to be unique, to have meaning and to fit within your budget. Here are some fantastic necklace choices from designers who are all members of The Artisan Group.

If you’re looking for a special gift idea for your BFFs, consider these beautiful silver necklaces from Nayme Inc. Each necklace, $95, bears a symbol that represents your bridesmaid’s name and comes elegantly packaged in a chic black box that details the name, its origin and meaning. 

Parties in the summer — especially bridal showers and get-togethers with your BFFs — are nothing short of gorgeous: The flowers, décor, food and drinks, not to mention the weather, seem extra-special. We invited the team at Blueprint Registry, the first site to allow engaged couples to create a registry based on the layout of their home, to share their recommendations for a fabulous summer party. Here, their fun, creative ideas.

Throughout history, each decade has featured a prevailing wedding gown trend — typically inspired by a celebrity, royal, or high-society wedding during that time period. Here, take a look back at how wedding gowns have evolved over the last century.

If you're a Harry Potter fanatic, then this wedding is like a dream come true. From their incredible re-creation of the Great Hall to their impeccable wedding cakes (yes, there's more than one!), Alicia and Robert's wedding will whisk you away to Hogwarts. Check out the gorgeous photos by SO Photography:

How do you celebrate 40 years of wedded bliss? This couple decided to take their wedding-day attire out of storage and re-create some of their favorite photos from their wedding day!

“They met in a bar called The Lower Level and his first words to here were ‘You wanna boogie?’” their son, Jay Johnson, shared on Reddit. “If that isn’t the start to a great love story, I don’t know what is.”

Check out the sweet photos:

Get ready! It’s our annual 3-in-1 issue, and you won’t want to miss out on all of the fabulous fashions, smart planning tips and creative reception ideas in store.

You’ll find a separate Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Guide filled with great ideas for your perfect getaway:

Photo Credit: The Wedding Traveler