Have I mentioned that I'm an indoorsy glamping kind of gal? I adore the great outdoors as long as high-thread count sheets and champs are involved. Admittedly, there is something so infinitely romantic about sleeping under the twinkle of stars. And there are days in the summer (or when I'm at the beach in Mexico) that I wish I could drag my mattress onto a verandah and slumber glampy, city-style.

Candice Crawford, former Miss Missouri USA and sister of Gossip Girl heartthrob Chace Crawford, dazzled in Badgley Mischka Couture for the reception of her wedding to football star Tony Romo on May 28. The BG editors love the simple elegance of her white matte jersey gown — the beaded neckline and belt give it just the right amount of sparkle — that was appropriate for an outdoor tent reception where guests danced the night away under trees wrapped with strands of tiny white lights.

Crawford's 15 bridesmaids also wore Badgley Mischka Couture for the ceremony and reception. The gorgeous group embraced summer's popular nude hue in cream silk cocktail dresses with gold tulle overlay and beaded belts that complemented Crawford's reception gown. With bouquets of cream flowers and strappy nude heels to accessorize their look, these beauties stayed cool in the Texas heat while reflecting the elegance of the bride herself.

There is a well-known saying that "The pearl is the queen of gems and the gem of queens." Naturally, what better bauble is there to wear on your wedding, the most royal day of your life? June is Pearl Month, and to celebrate, Online Marketing Director Amy Rauch and I paid a visit to the Honora store, aka the pearly gates of accessory heaven, in NYC. Although it was a sweltering 90 degrees that day, as we tried on strand after strand of these regal (and even surprisingly, rock-and-roll) beauties, we felt the heat start to melt away and a cool, calm and collected elegance take over us, the way a bride must feel when she looks into the mirror and sees her entire bridal ensemble for the first time. Slip these editors' picks on for size to look (and feel) like a queen at your nuptials, plus we've got great thank-you gift ideas for your bridal party as well.  Find out how BG readers can get 10% off the pearls below!

The aptly titled "Forget Me Knot" Collection includes 9.5-10mm freshwater cultured button pearl earrings (LE5563WH, $140.00), a sterling silver 18-inch necklace (LP5563WH,  $175.00) and a 10.5 mm ring to match (LR5563WH, $140.00). These pieces opitimize bridal elegance at its best, without having to empty your bank account.

Brides-to-be can get up to 50% off all merchandise at any David's Bridal store nationwide now through June 20, including Oleg Cassini, Galina, Galina Signature and David’s Bridal Collections. Hightail it to your nearest location to try on dreamy bridal gowns, headpieces, handbags, and jewelry on a dime. Have your 'maids and MOB tag along to join in on bargain-hunting—bridesmaid, party, sun dresses, and flower girl dresses have also been slashed significantly. The editors at BG are so excited about this sale that we thought we'd share some items with you that are just too pretty to pass up. Happy shopping!

Tulle Over Satin A-Line Gown with Lace Appliques
Original Price: $1,150
Sale Price: $724.99

Short Satin Dress with Pleated Bust and Ruching
Original Price: $135
Sale Price: $59.99

• The trailer for Breaking Dawn, the fourth movie in The Twilight Saga, premiered at the MTV Movie Awards on June 5, teasing Twihards everywhere who can't wait to see Kristen Stewart's bridal look, as well as some steamy honeymoon scenes! Watch the video above to get a quick glimpse of Bella walking down a flower-lined aisle to a dapper-looking Edward...

• Kate Middleton's iconic wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, is set to go on display in Buckingham Palace from July 23 to Oct. 3, according to The Guardian. Kate's Cartier tiara, earrings, veil and shoes will also be up for show. Anyone else suddenly dying to hop on a plane to London?

Visit Ideeli.com today for the Ready, Set, WED! Sale, featuring fabulous designer items up to 70% off. The sale ends in less than 24 hours, but you still have plenty of time to find some great steals on everything from Kate Middleton-inspired gowns to must-haves for your new home. Here are five of our editors' picks from the collection—BG brides can snatch each up for under $100! (Note: All products mentioned below were still available on the site as of this morning.)

This Cara Couture white flower mesh hairpin ($48) is an elegant addition to a simple updo.

The chiffon fan with bejeweled detail on this Badgley Mischka shoe ($99) would be a lovely surprise peeking out underneath a white gown.

A few of my favorite dresses on the runway appeared to be adorned in black diamonds—so chic! I love this fashion-forward combination. If you are not one for bling, but you do love jet accents, try a black sash (it works wonders for the waist!)

—Naima DiFranco

I’m going down to Texas this weekend to give a lecture at a conference about romance travel. I’ve never been, so I’m looking forward to checking out the Alamo and stuffing myself with authentic Tex-Mex. Heck, maybe I’ll even check out a rodeo. In order to prep for my moment on stage, I decided to look up the origins of the word honeymoon.

I don’t really know what I thought I’d find. I assumed that the term came from the lunar cycle and something to do with the marriage bed. And I guess I thought that the honey part of the equation was a nod toward the sweets the bride and groom received as tokens from their families. (It’s common in Mediterranean cultures to have candy-covered almonds at the reception. They signify fertility and the sweetness of love.) So, you can see where my theory came from. Now this is the part of the story where I tell you I was a bit off. According to the OED, the English etymology of the word "honeymoon," which was once spelled as hony mone, dates back to 1552. During that time, people believed that the first cycle of the moon was the happiest portion of the marriage. There are other theories that point to the fact that some European cultures gifted the couple honey wine for over the period of a month to insure happiness and fertility. Now you can win at Double Jeopardy.

Don’t forget to pick up the latest copy of Bridal Guide for more tips, this time about actually planning your dream vacay. Bon Voyage!

—Jenna Mahoney

Don’t you just love vacations? The anticipation, planning and finally getting on the road is half the fun: tomorrow I’ll be heading out for a week-long break (yay!). Destination: The Outer Banks of North Carolina, one of my favorite places on the East Coast. The beaches are wide and beautiful and the natural scenery is gorgeous—nothing beats those amazing sunsets over the bay. True, the area has certainly been built up considerably in the past few decades, but there’s still enough of that laid-back beach charm to make it the ideal place for R&R. And if you want to honeymoon close to home, I highly recommend the Outer Banks: you’ll find great inns, hotels, restaurants, shopping and can choose to be active (biking, hiking) or just chill with a good book.

Of course, heading to the sandy shores got me thinking about beach weddings and how dreamy and romantic they are. Many of you may even be considering having a wedding away, so I decided to ask destination wedding expert Lisa Light to share some of her best tips. Lisa has been in the biz for 19 years and averages about 20 destination weddings a year. Her book DESTINATION BRIDE: A Complete Guide to Planning Your Wedding Anywhere in the World (North Light Books) is the bible for anyone getting married away from home. I was curious…with all those weddings she planned in over 40 destinations, what did Lisa consider to be the most important tips? Here’s what she said: