Tip of the Day: "For a picture-perfect smile, tooth-whitening is popular with brides. Many of my brides are now taking it to the next level with treatments like Invisalign clear aligners, which discreetly straighten teeth without most people even noticing, letting you smile freely for every event leading up to the big day and beyond," says celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss.
Plus, find out How to Get a Dazzling Smile with Invisalign.
While planning your wedding, there may come a time (OK, it may happen a few times) where you'll want to throw your hands up in the air and give up. You may think that this is only happening to you, but as a professional wedding planner, I can assure you that most brides experience the same dilemmas. It's how you deal with those struggles that define your wedding-planning experience.
Tip of the Day: Getting married outdoors? "A tent is the most important thing to have on hold, especially if there is no indoor space at your venue large enough to accommodate all of your guests for the ceremony and reception. Most rental companies will allow you to hold a tent until a few days before the event, so that you can monitor the weather. If there is more than a 30% chance of rain, get that tent up!" says celebrity wedding planner David Tutera.
Plus, check out 20 Ingenious Tips for Throwing an Outdoor Wedding.
Tip of the Day: For a super-chic bridal party, designer Bill Pesce from Jordan Fashions recommends figure-flattering silhouettes like full skirts with nipped-in waists or curve-hugging trumpet styles. "Details like keyhole backs, plunging necklines and lace all add personality to the look," he says.
Plus, check out 20 Beautiful Bridesmaid Dresses Under $200.
Do you and your partner share an obsession for koalas? Are you all about the llamas? Do you have a pack of dogs living under your roof? If you're an animal lover, you're probably wondering how exactly you can involve those furry friends in your wedding ceremony. Go beyond the dove release with these six animal wedding guests we'd love to see at more weddings.
1. Elevate your event with elephants.
Say "I do!" to Clinique's new Kiss the Bride Collection of long-lasting lipsticks.
Want to plan a ladies' night out to remember? The Bach, an online destination for bachelorette party planning, has pulled together a list of the country’s top bachelorette party destinations for 2015. To our shock, NYC ranked #1, while Vegas took third place. Now that the results are in, here are the top five cities and our pick for the “can’t miss” venues in each hot spot:
1. New York City
William Petruzzo from Petruzzo Photography, a member of Professional Photographers of America
Tip of the Day: "The meet-and-greet during cocktail hour is an excellent way to connect with your guests and show that you appreciate them being a part of your big day. It’s also a great opportunity to grab photos with them. Add about 50% to however long you think it will take to allow plenty of time for chatting with your guests and picture-taking," says William Petruzzo from Petruzzo Photography, a member of Professional Photographers of America.
Who says you should only get proposed to once? Dean Smith popped the question to his girlfriend, Jennifer Kessel, a whopping 365 times — without her knowing — using a whiteboard while going about his daily routine! He captured the year-long proposal spree on tape, which he finally unveiled to Kessel on January 8, 2015 (her 26th birthday) while they were on vacation at the Playa Linda Beach Resort in Aruba. (Jennifer has been vacationing at the resort since childhood.)
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