The ocean is the quintessential dream backdrop for ceremonies and receptions — whether the water is green, turquoise or steely blue, it makes the décor pop, adds glamour and romance and instantly p
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Before you sign on the dotted line, take a closer look at which credit card you plan to use — one may be considerably better than another depending on where you’re doing your spending.
Gatsby glam. Boho chic. Minimalist zen. If you can envision your ceremony style and décor, you can create it in real life. Such is the state of party and event rentals today.
S’mores. Ping pong. Fresh pie. Those were just a few of the treats on offer at this welcome dinner in California wine country.
Congratulations to all newly-engaged and soon-to-be-engaged brides-to-be! We know you’re over the moon and super-excited about marrying the love of your life. We also know that many of you may be feeling just a teeny bit overwhelmed right now (OK, maybe a lot). After all, you hope to find the perfect dress, plan the best wedding, determine your favorite honeymoon spot and not go broke in the process! Relax. Our January/February 2014 issue addresses all of your fashion, planning, budget and honeymoon needs.
Plus, as an extra bonus, you’ll get a free Destination Wedding planner!
Everything you need to know about marrying away is in this handy guide, from a step-by-step planning calendar and answers to your etiquette questions to tips for your guests and budget advice. Your dream of exchanging vows on a romantic, tropical beach can come true!
Speaking of exotic locales, you’ll also love the destination-perfect dresses featured in this issue. These chic, sexy styles are ideal not only for weddings away but also for celebrations close to home.
Guests will love this tasty alternative to a floral centerpiece!
Whether you're the bride or the bridesmaid, planning a bachelorette party isn't always easy. As a bride, you want to give your girls the freedom to plan a surprise for you — while still setting boundaries to make sure that you have a great time. And as a bridesmaid, you not only need to worry about making the bride happy, but you need to make sure you're keeping the party within a budget that everyone can afford, you're choosing a date that works for everyone, and you're inviting (and not inviting) the right guests. We checked in with Joanne Barken, founder of The Bach, an online platform that makes planning a bachelorette party so much easier, for the top dos and don'ts when it comes to planning your ladies' night out.
For the Bride:
Do discuss with your bridesmaids any concerns you have about the bachelorette party. If you want it to stay within a certain price range so that everyone can attend, or you want to avoid having a stripper show up, be sure to let them know so that you are comfortable with the event.
Don't take over all of the planning or micro-manage the festivities. Your friends likely want to include some fun surprises to make the bachelorette party feel special, and you don’t want to miss out on that!
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