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Gruber Photographers/Event Planner: Mindy Weiss
Pure romance! We love this stunning floral-draped ceremony arch.
Gruber Photographers/Event Planner: Mindy Weiss
Pure romance! We love this stunning floral-draped ceremony arch.
Feeling thrifty? All of these amazing wedding shoes are under $70! You don't need to spend a fortune to look like a million bucks. When selecting your shoes, don't skimp on style to stay in budget. DSW recently created a wedding collection of heels on their site. I browsed the collection and found quite a few heels I love. Here, a few of my favorites.
Credits left to right: 1. Audrey Brooke "Easton" platform pump, $49.95. 2. Lulu Townsend satin pump, $49.95. 3. Seychelles floral "just because" pump, $69.95. 4. Audrey Brooke "Jacob" sandal, $49.95. 5. Cara "tropical flower" hair clip from Nordstrom, $36.00 6. Audrey Brooke "Earth" d'orsay pump, $49.95. 7. Audrey Brooke "Candace" sandal, $59.95. 8. Audrey Brooke "Stacey" satin sandal, $69.95 9. Caprarros Luxe platform lace sandal, $64.95. (All shoes available at dsw.com)
Tell us: Which is your favorite?
—Naima DiFranco
This enchanting reception has us dreaming about winter weddings!
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Move over, blush — Vera Wang's latest bridal collection featured punchy shades like coral and magenta. In addition to the candy-crush colors, which were featured throughout the entire line, this style's giant floral appliqué was an instant conversation-starter.
Check out more gorgeous dresses in our Vera Wang gown gallery!
Photo Credit: Chelsea Clair/Facebook
All of us newlyweds promise to love our spouses in sickness and in health, but one Indiana couple's amazing story was actually born from the ultimate sacrifice: Donating an organ to a stranger.
Chelsea Clair, 26, met Kyle Froelich, 23, at a car show four years ago. He was diagnosed with a fatal kidney disorder when he was 12 years old, and doctors estimated that the then-senior in high school only had one more year to live unless he could obtain a successful kidney transplant. Many of his family members and friends were tested, but none proved to be a perfect match.
That is, until he met Clair, who heard his story through a family friend, and declared on the spot that she would give him her kidney. Froelich had guarded himself from getting his hopes up — according to the United Network for Organ Sharing, only slightly more than 50% of people on the national waiting list receive an organ within five years — but a month later, test results gave them the green light to move forward with a transplant.
Clair told ABC News that her father passed away from cancer having never received the bone marrow transplant that could have potentially saved his life, so she felt a personal connection to Froelich. "I just felt like I would have wanted somebody to step up [for my father], so I just wanted to help him," she says.
We love the romantic angle of this stunning windswept photo!
In our new "Friday Favorites" column, we'll share our top five inspirations of the week culled from real wedding submissions, industry events, what's trending in the weddings world and more!
1. Cinderella-meets-Captain America wedding. This has to be one of the most stunning bridal portraits we've seen! The Utah bride says that "Pepper [her photographer] indulged my fairy tale fantasy in taking pictures of me running down the stairs at the state Capitol building with one shoe behind me. I loved every second I spent in that dress [she wore Cotin Sposa], and I wouldn’t have felt anywhere near as incredible in anything else!"
Check out more photos and read the couple's love story on The Bridal Detective.
Photo Credit: Pepper Nix Photography via The Bridal Detective
2. Get a headstart on those holiday cards. Minted, one of our favorite budget-friendly resources for wedding invites, save-the-dates, and more, has launched a "Newly Married" holiday collection. It features 43 different customizeable designs — I've featured a few of my favorites below. Aren't they lovely? I'll be adding this to my to-do list once I get all of those wedding thank-yous mailed out.
I'm blushing ... over these ultra-romantic pieces — perfect for a dream wedding! Petal soft accessories and confectionery pinks are sure to make your wedding sweet. Here a few of my favorite pieces, sure to charm the girly-girl in you.
Credits left to right: 1. Silk floral headband by Alannah Hill 2. 18k rose gold heart earrings by Tiffany & Co. 3. Light pink minaudiere by Marchesa. 4. Chantilly lace corset gown with full fishtail tulle skirt by Marchesa. 5. Tulle, lace and organza one shoulder ballgown by Vera Wang. 6. Gianvito Rossi Rhinestone Peep Toe Sandal. 7. Ursula Satin Strappy Platform Sandals by Charlotte Olympia. 8. Alexander McQueen pink flower box clutch. 9. Double bridal comb set with flowers and crystals by Erica Elizabeth Design.
—Naima DiFranco
Display colorful lanterns in contrasting colors above your dance floor!