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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.

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

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On the flip side of the magazine, our Your Home section offers table décor, registry gift ideas, and a chance to enter our sweepstakes to win all of the amazing JCPenney products featured on the cover, plus a romantic honeymoon in Italy! Pretty fantastic, right?

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But that’s not all: There’s even another opportunity to win a prize. Turn to our “Cover Style” page and enter our sweepstakes to win the gorgeous ballgown featured on the cover.

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Throughout the issue, you’ll find beautiful gowns paired with the prettiest accessories.

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bridal guide september october 2015 issue

There are chic, elegant looks:

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bridal guide september october 2015 issue

And ultra-romantic dresses that are sure to make him swoon.

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In our “Runway Report,” two-piece dresses and sexy backs — two of the hottest trends — are highlighted, along with other knockout looks.

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And whether your style is boho, glam, classic or modern, you’re guaranteed to look absolutely stunning on the big day with these picture-perfect beauty picks.

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Planning your reception can be overwhelming… so many details, so little time! Well, take a deep breath and soak up the amazing ideas featured in our “Wedding Magic” story.

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Invitations, cakes, flowers, color themes and décor from farm, tent, garden, barn and lakeside celebrations will inspire you to create your own dream wedding with ease.

And to keep your budget in check, be sure to check out “Get More, Spend Less,” offering 75 brilliant ways to have a luxe wedding for less. You’ll thank us later!

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There’s bound to be some “drama” from your besties, MIL, mom… even your groom… when planning a milestone event like a wedding. Relax! In our “Just behave” story, you’ll find excellent advice on how to manage it all with grace to keep yourself (and everyone else) happy.

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There shouldn’t be any drama when planning your honeymoon, though: Just you and your fiancé deciding on the best spot for much-needed fun, sun and relaxation. In our Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Guide, you’ll discover lots of inviting destinations to choose from. Consider a trip to picturesque Portugal:

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or perhaps a visit to tropical Nicaragua.

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For those of you who are golf fanatics, eco-conscious, love to spa or just looking for an intimate hideaway, we have the best all inclusives in the Caribbean just waiting for you to arrive.

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In sunny Mexico, stay at a resort near the country’s intriguing historical sites.

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Or, if you prefer a spot closer to home, then honeymoon on any one of these incredibly beautiful islands off the USA mainland.

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There’s so much more to enjoy on the pages of our September/October issue: dazzling wedding bands, colorful flowers, inspiring real weddings and expert advice on how to do it all. You’re going to have the Best. Day. Ever!

—Diane Forden