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A fitness industry expert for 27 years, Marcus holds numerous certifications from the Aerobic Fitness Association of America (AFAA), including Step, Spin, Bosu™, Pre/Post Natal, Youth Fitness, Aqua, and Personal Training. She has taught for New York City’s top health clubs, including Crunch, New York Health and Racquet, and Reebok Sports Club. A recognized name on Long Island, Bonne has taught at Dany Holdstein’s Two Worlds, North Shore Health Club, LA Fitness, Sport time, Equinox and currently teaches at the Sid Jacobsen JCC in Roslyn. Learn more at getfitwithbonne.com.

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April 29th

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Tip of the Day: Some bridal shower guests groan when it’s time for games, so make them optional to keep everyone happy. Take the game-ready group to a 'game table' where they can play while other guests sit this one out and just enjoy the mingling time they'd prefer. Or, ask guests to fill out game cards on their own time during the party, and then collect them towards the end. You can read the funniest responses aloud or award prizes to those who answered the most questions correctly.

Plus, check out Stunning, Real-Life Bridal Showers.

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Crowning Glory: Top Wedding Hair Accessories

This season, it's all about accessorizing your wedding dress with a statement hair accessory, whether it be a floral crown, a bejeweled hair clip or even a metal halo. Take a look at some of our favorite ways to dress up your locks, as seen on the runways at Bridal Fashion Week.

By: Naima DiFranco

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  • Headbands

    Headbands

    An oversized pink bow headband added youthful flair to this tea-length dress by Allan Hannah

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  • Headbands

    Headbands

    A feminine floral headband paired beautifully with this A-line gown by BHLDN. A soft side pony keeps the look natural and effortless.

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  • Veils

    Veils

    For a chic society girl look, consider this "veil headband" that we spotted at Alberta Ferretti. Sideswept fringe is the perfect finishing touch.

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  • Crowns

    Crowns

    Take a style cue from Ines di Santo and pair a slim lace sheath with a blooming floral headpiece for a whimsically chic look. Keep the hairstyle simple with romantic, soft waves.

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  • Veils

    Veils

    This sheer, bedazzled ball gown and veil at Carolina Herrera left us breathless! An upswept chignon helped focus the eyes on all of that magical sparkle.

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  • Headbands

    Headbands

    Once again, the crystal headband showed its prowess at Bridal Fashion Week. This sparkling Jenny Packham look feels fresh and modern thanks to the soft, textured ponytail.

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  • Hair Combs

    Hair Combs

    Crystal hair combs in fern-shaped patterns added to the dreamy Swan Lake ambiance of the Monique Lhuillier runway show. Ballerina beautiful!

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  • Veils

    Veils

    Lark Bridal accessorized a slinky Hollywood gown with a cage veil hat. Loose tendrils of hair gave off a mysterious and sexy feel.

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  • Veils

    Veils

    At Marchesa, a mod '60s-inspired lace dress was accessorized with a sheer, fingertip-length veil featuring lace appliqués at the crown. We love the unusual pairing of a longer veil with a shorter dress — très chic!

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  • Veils

    Veils

    Grand proportions! We're obsessed with this textured sheath-cathedral veil combo at Naeem Khan. Pairing the veil with a slim dress (as opposed to a ball gown) gave it a modern edge, as did the chic side-parted chignon.

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  • Veils

    Veils

    We fell head-over-heels for this "halo veil" at Peter Langner. This cross between a veil and a headband has a preppy, elegant feel.

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  • Headbands

    Headbands

    At Oscar de la Renta, ultra-thin crystal headbands were worn with center-parted chignons. We love the way that the headbands were placed closer to the hairline for a modern princess feel.

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  • Crowns

    Crowns

    A floral crown was the statement accessory of the season. We love this earthy crown at Temperley London, which was paired with a matching bouquet. The model's hair was pulled up in loose, textured braids, imbuing the look with ethereal drama.

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  • Crowns

    Crowns

    We spotted a bohemian-style metal halo at the Theia show that's perfect for the Coachella girl. A beachy, wavy hairstyle pulls together this confident California cool look.

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  • Crowns

    Crowns

    Bohemian chic was the story at D.I.D. by Watters. This floral headpiece is garden-gorgeous! 

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Crowning Glory: Top Wedding Hair Accessories

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April 28th

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Tip of the Day: Get guests excited about the delicious wedding meal that's to come! This real wedding incorporated "let's eat" napkin holders in a trendy chevron pattern. We've also seen couples highlight their favorite foods on their wedding menu or pay homage to a loved one with a dish in their name (e.g. "Grandma Rosa's cannolis").

Get more great advice on how to choose your wedding menu.

 

"Bachelorette" Desiree Hartsock Opens Up About Her Wedding Plans!

Desiree Hartsock charmed millions of viewers across America with her candor and relatable, down-to-earth persona as The Bacheloretteand we're happy to report that she's just as lovely in real life. Now that she's found her happy ending with fiancé Chris Siegfried, she's determined to help other women find "The One" — their wedding dress, that is. 

She's teamed up with Maggie Sottero to design a collection of six to seven styles and, if her custom evening gowns from the show are any indication, they're going to be incredibly gorgeous! 

Des (we're on a first-name basis now) gave us the scoop on her upcoming big day, what advice she'd like to share with her fellow brides and more:

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Ginnifer Goodwin's Crazy Wedding Confession

Once Upon a Time co-stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas tied the knot on April 12 in a hush-hush ceremony in Venice, California with only 25 guests and nary a paparazzi pic to be found. Now the new Mrs. is finally opening up about her wedding to Prince Charming!

During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, the actress declared that "it was the most stress-free, relaxing, beautiful day," despite an unexpected mishap — their wedding planner's car had been robbed.

Watch the interview here!

"'What could be in the car that actually would matter?' And she's saying, 'I've been on the phone with people in Israel,' and I'm like, 'Okay, the rabbi was not kidnapped.' And she says, 'I've sent people to art supply stores.' I'm like, 'Well, if my dress was stolen, I can just bring a sheet or something. I will be fine,'" Goodwin recalls.

The missing item in question turned out to be their ketubah (a religious contract used in Jewish ceremonies). In a turn of events that reads like something out of a rom-com film, two Jews were walking down the street in Hollywood and picked the paper up. They happened to be fluent in Hebrew and understood the importance of getting the document back to the rightful owners ASAP.

"They Googled who represents Ginnifer Goodwin, found my reps at home on a Saturday, and got us back our wedding ketubah," Goodwin says. 

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