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Uptown Girl: Chic, Sophisticated Gowns

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Uptown Girl: Chic, Sophisticated Gowns

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November 24th

Tip of the Day: "For those thinking of having nine bridesmaids, let me help you out here. A huge gaggle of bridesmaids will look like overkill at the altar — especially if you only invited 75 guests. It’s best to plan for about one bridesmaid for every 50 guests you are inviting to the wedding (plus your maid of honor) so things don’t look lopsided," says Tracie Domino from Tracie Domino Events.

"If you still want to honor significant women in your life, invite them to get dressed with you, wear a dress of their choice in your wedding colors and list them in the program. Most girls will be thrilled to wear something they picked out and will still feel special. Jenna Bush did a great job with this when she got married," she adds.

Plus, check out The Biggest Bridesmaid Dilemmas: Solved!

November 21st

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Susan Stripling

Tip of the Day: Tell potential vendors how much you can afford to spend upfront and choose vendors who operate on transparency. "Decor and flowers are usually the highest priorities for my clients. And before I get them drunk with wedding decor ideas we have an honest discussion about budget. I find out what their comfort level is for the decor budget, if there is room for overage, what their expectations are, and if their expectations match their budget," says Heather Thomas from Heatherlily.

"Everyone, no matter how much money they have, has a budget. Whether you're building a house, buying a car, applying for college or planning a wedding, there is always a budget. It's not a bad word and it's important for both the client and vendor to be honest with one another," she adds.

Plus, check out Top Questions to Ask Your Wedding Vendors.

Cookies

These may look like your standard cookies, but they’re so much more — these soft-baked morsels by The Cravory are available in deliciously unique flavors, like cookies & cream milkshake, salted caramel cream, and pancakes & bacon. ($2 each, thecravory.com).

Chocolates

A yummy blend of dark chocolate, white chocolate, and dried strawberries, these chocolate-covered strawberries by Marich offer a unique twist on the old favorite ($27 for a case of 12 bags, marich.com).

Chocolates

Not only are Fannie May's FM Artisan chocolates absolutely beautiful, but they’re also available in a ton of unique flavors, like birthday cake, double shot espresso, candy apple, and bourbon vanilla ($5 for a two-piece box, fanniemay.com).

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