November 11th

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Tip of the Day: "Combined with cardio (which burns fat all over), working out with weights can help you change the shape of your body — within the limitations of your basic size and shape, of course. While you can’t give yourself model-slim hips if you weren’t born with a narrow frame, you can sculpt leaner legs, a more shapely rear and nicely defined arms and see initial results in just a few weeks," says top trainer Bonne Marcus.

Plus, check out The Best Workout Classes for Brides-to-Be.

Happy Movember! 25 Handsome Grooms Who Rocked Facial Hair

A few weeks before my wedding, I was surprised when the hot topic of conversation became "to shave or not to shave?" amongst my groom, Jason, and his groomsmen. To be honest, I kind of assumed a clean-shave (or five-o'clock shadow at the most) was a given since Jason always buzzed up for special events, nevermind the most important and highly photographed day of our lives. Besides, he doesn't grow much facial hair to begin with. 

What I never considered at the time was that almost every other groomsman was rocking some sort of beard ranging from David Beckham to Zach Galifianakis status, plus a few guys were growing their hair out. Thus, a debate ensued amongst the men about whether Jason would stick out in a bad way. (In contrast, I was shocked I didn't get as many questions from the bridesmaids, despite the fact that we all went with updos and a few of them had never worn their hair up before!) They assured me they wouldn't look like Lord of the Rings extras and each guy did their own thing. Don't they look handsome?

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In honor of Movember — which raises awareness and funds for prostate cancer and other male cancers — I've gathered some photos of grooms who rocked facial hair at their wedding, from barely-there to the whole shebang.

The Pros and Cons of Throwing a Backyard Wedding

It was originally my husband Ian's idea to get married at our home in Arizona because he thought it would save us money. (Our house had no particular sentimental meaning and is nothing fancy; we just happen to have a decent yard.) At first, I thought he was crazy! It would be hard to pull off, it'd create more work for us, and it wouldn't look perfect... so many things could go wrong. We estimated we'd have around 130 guests, which isn't a huge wedding but isn't small either.

Why You Might Want to Consider an Unplugged Wedding

While some couples encourage their friends and family to snap as many photos as possible throughout the day (they're even signing up for apps that make it easier to compile everyone's photos in one place!), others are asking their guests to shut off their cameras for the day. There are strong arguments on both sides — there's something so special about seeing your wedding day unfold from your guests' perspectives, but photographers have noted that "guest photographers" often compromise your professional pictures. Photographer Corey Ann, an international award-winning photographer based in Northeast Ohio, shares why you might want to ask your guests to put aside their cameras for the night.

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Last year, one of my friends got married, and I was so thrilled to be her photographer that day. What was even more amazing was that she had an “Unplugged Wedding,” after seeing pictures and reading my rants over the years about well-meaning guests whom have inadvertently (or heck, even completely on purpose) ruined images.

November 9th

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Tip of the Day: “Recently brides have been ditching the typical manis of the past for more playful looks. Hints of glitter are a great way to add a sprinkle of fairy tale flash into the mix. Try a subtle ombré look by layering gold or silver over the tips of a beige or pink base," says Dineh Mohajer, the co-founder of Smith & Cult.

Plus, check out Beauty 911: How to Handle Wedding-Day Emergencies.

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Garden-Gorgeous Wedding Bouquets

We're seeing an increase in floral arrangements with looser shapes, which add an elegant and romantic vibe. Pair lush blooms such as peonies and roses with smaller varieties of flowers such as sweet peas and nigella and sprigs of greenery. Soft, natural colors and textures make this style ideal for traditional celebrations and relaxed affairs alike. Check out more beautiful bridal bouquets ►

By: Stefania Sainato

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November 6th

Photo credit: Courtesy of Ocean Key Resort

Tip of the Day: Travel insurance is essential for a destination wedding. "Ask your vendors to allow plenty of time for travel and always have them purchase travel insurance and follow the lead. It's imperative to have a plan B for issues that may come up when it comes to traveling for a destination wedding," says Aviva Samuels from Kiss the Planner.

She suggests buying your travel insurance early on since the price goes up the closer it gets to the wedding date. Read your policy carefully and ensure there aren't any exclusions that defeat the purpose of buying it in the first place. Check the hours of operation for the travel insurance company that you select. If you have a problem and need to call them while en route to different time zones, make sure that you will be able to reach them. If you have to file a claim for theft, be sure also to file a police report first. You may also need to produce receipts for the items that were stolen for the insurance to pay the claim.

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