Husband Uses Wedding Photos to Bring His Wife's Memory Back

Just one month after getting married, Tunicia Hall woke up in North Shore University Hospital with zero recollection of her wedding. The 43-year-old newlywed thought she had a bad headache, but her prognosis turned out to be far worse: she had suffered a rare brain hemorrhage that had wiped out her short-term memory loss. 

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Photo Credit: Tunicia Hall/Facebook

Although she recognized who her 50-year-old husband Raleigh was, she couldn't identify her age or even what year it was. In a press conference, the groom confessed, "I felt like I lost her." After two days of waiting and praying that she would recover on her own, he decided that he had to do something — anything — to try and get his wife to remember again. So he covered her room with 1,000 photos from their big day!

"The whole point of putting up the pictures was to connect her with those that love her," Raleigh told ABC News. Gazing at all of the beautiful (but foreign) images on her four walls, Tunicia miraculously began to connect all of the missing pieces. Today, the couple celebrated Tunicia's recovery and their three-month anniversary, with a cake and a live performance of their favorite song. 

"When we came in at the first hospital in the ambulance they said she had a 50-50 chance. I've been able to say that hope happens," Raleigh reveals. His wife chimed in that "With his love and God's grace I'm still here."

October 2nd

Photo Credit: Caroline Lima Photography

Tip of the Day: Want to give your guests a better glimpse into your life together as a couple? "Include an enclosure card in your invitation suite that mentions fun things you like to do together, or your favorite places near the venue where you’re tying the knot, or a timeline of special dates in your relationship," says invitation designer Amanda Day Rose.

Plus, Don't Make This Embarrassing Mistake on Your Wedding Invitations.

October 1st

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Tip of the Day: "As fall approaches, the air becomes drier and so does your skin. In the weeks leading up to your wedding, amp up daily body/facial moisturizer and start drinking plenty of water," says Jennifer Trotter from Lip Service Makeup.

Don't forget your lips! She recommends using Chapstick Hydration Lock each night for a soft pucker that will look beautiful in photos and won't feel dry as your brand-new hubby goes in for the first kiss.

Plus, check out Tried-and-Tested Beauty Products for Your Honeymoon.

The Coolest New Cake Trend, Courtesy of Disney

Thanks to Disney, you can now make your wedding cake magically come to life!

They recently unveiled their new high-tech confections at the Fairy Tale Weddings Expo. How it works: Your wedding cake starts as a blank canvas, then it's brought to life through projected moving images. The mesmerizing effects are straight out of a fairy tale — watch Tinker Bell sprinkle pixie dust across all of the tiers and Cinderella arrive at the ball in her horse-drawn carriage:

The process is fully customizable, so you also have the option of projecting your favorite photos of you and your groom, your proposal video or any other details that are significant to your relationship. Disney patented augmented reality wedding cakes back in 2012, and this incredible technology is now being offered as part of their Wedding Wishes Collection.

Learn more here:

— Stefania Sainato & Kristen Klein

This Year's Top Honeymoon Destinations

Your Facebook friends' honeymoon pictures flooding your newsfeed have another purpose, other than just filling you with wanderlust — their check-ins give us an insight to this year's hottest honeymoon destinations! The Facebook team just shared this info, based on couples around the world who got married in 2014 and checked into a location at least 20 miles from their home during the two weeks post-wedding. Here, the results:  

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Photo courtesy of Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

September 30th

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MegRuth on Wedding Chicks via Lover.ly

Tip of the Day: "Talk about budget with your bridal party early on in the process. It may feel awkward but it really helps to know where everyone stands before you and the ladies start planning the fun events and finding the perfect bridesmaid dress. There are so many ways your bridesmaids can save money without requiring you to compromise your vision. It just takes a little communication and planning!" says Erica Gellerman from Style the Aisle.

Plus, check out Confessions from "Professional" Bridesmaids.

Unique Centerpiece Ideas You Haven't Seen Before

One of the best ways to express your personal style is through your wedding table décor, and the possibilities for centerpieces are endless — from towering floral and crystal vases to lower vessels filled with flowers and surrounded by votives. I recently came across a few unique table items to consider.

For a rustic/romantic celebration, the adorable Double Metal Birdcages on Pedestal by Valerie, about $30, is ideal. Place a candle inside or fill them with blooms. Use on reception tables or on the guest book and escort card table.

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Or set this great-looking lantern on your tables, the Luminara Churchill Lantern with Flameless Candle and timer, about $49.50. It’s great for outdoor celebrations and I love that the candle “burns” all night!

lantern centerpiece

These shimmery indoor/outdoor Hand-Blown Mercury Glass Mason Jars by Valerie will also help light up your night. They also come equipped with a timer, and you can even set the lighting effect: Slide the switch to the “Steady” position for continuous light or to “Twinkling” for a magical firefly effect. Available in white, blue and green; a set of three is about $36.25.

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