Photo Credit: Legends by Romona Keveza
Tip of the Day: One gown trend we love is bare shoulders—especially off-the-shoulder lace sleeves. Unlike styles that emphasize the hips, arms, or waist, most brides are happy and comfortable to show off their shoulders and collarbone area. It's sexy without being too revealing, and also looks great in photos (it gives your groom a sweet place to kiss!).
Photo Credit: Joshua McCoy Photography
Tip of the Day: End 2012 by writing a love letter to your groom. Include all of the highlights from the past year and what you're looking forward to sharing with him in 2013. Make it romantic, racy, and unforgettable!
Planning a New Year's Eve wedding? Dazzle guests with a confetti drop at midnight. Or, ask your videographer to create a custom video countdown that you can play at the reception. We recommend making it longer than the standard 60 seconds, so that you can include your favorite photos and even a pre-recorded video clip of you and your groom. Ask them to include big, flashing numbers starting at the 20-second mark, so that guests can count down the seconds until the new year.
Plus, check out Five New Year’s Resolutions for Every Bride.
It's official: Kim Kardashian is expecting her first child with Kanye West in 2013! Get all of the details here; plus, check out other high-profile couples who are rewriting the "first comes love, then comes marriage..." equation. Check out more celebrity predictions for 2013 here!
During a performance in Atlantic City last night, the 35-year-old rapper blurted out the happy pregnancy news to over 5,000 concert-goers. "Stop the music and make noise for my baby mama," he said, referring to his girlfriend of eight months, 32, who was in the audience. Naturally, the Kardashian clan was quick to confirm, tweeting congratulatory messages shortly thereafter. Big sister Kourtney wrote, "Been wanting to shout from the rooftops with joy and now I can! Another angel to welcome to our family. Overwhelmed with excitement!" Grandma-to-be Kris Jenner revealed that she is "A happy girl!!!!!!!! Wowza! Oh BABY BABY BABY."
The reality show star has been vocal about her desire to have kids: During an episode of Keeping Up, she received fertility treatments. Back in September, during an appearance on The View, Barbara Walters asked if she wanted to conceive with boyfriend West. Kim responded, "At the space that I am in life now, kids are definitely something I want...I think I fell in love so quickly and wanted that to be my life so badly [before dating West] but I just didn't take the time to find someone." E! News reports that Kim is about three months along, but there's a catch—she's still legally married to Nets forward Kris Humphries. In February, they will continue their divorce proceedings, so once that chapter of her life is finally over, we predict she won't wait long to become a Mrs. again.
Create a beautiful backdrop for a winter wedding ceremony with projected images of wintry trees.
Line your ceremony aisle with candles for an ultra-romantic vibe!
Photo Credit: Kingdom Wedding Photography
Tip of the Day: Is someone in your groom's family giving you a hard time with the wedding preparations? When you marry someone, you marry their family, too, so you have a diplomatic challenge on your hands. If your groom says that his Mom, Dad, sister, or brother has "always been that way," then he's probably numb to their drama and would rather that you just ignore their tirades. Don't let their uncooperativeness come between the two of you. Treat them like a difficult coworker—be cordial, work around them, and let them be sour on their own time. Instead of trying to change them, focus on the friends and family members who are thrilled for you and happy to hear about your wedding plans.
Plus, check out Etiquette Q&A.
Photo Credit: Joy Marie Photography
Tip of the Day: Invitations with glued-on crystals and other raised accents may pose a challenge to post office processing machines. If you're interested in using this kind of style, we recommend bringing the finished invitations to your local postal counter to have them hand-processed.
Plus, learn how to address your wedding invitations.
We love this flower girl’s sweet attire for a winter wedding!
Photo Credit: Debra Gulbas Photography
Tip of the Day: Incorporate your favorite family foods or recipes in your wedding-day menu. For example, if you made butter cookies during the holidays, you can include them in your dessert buffet as a nod to that tradition. If your favorite treat was a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly winter day, a hot chocolate station with flavored syrups and whipped cream at your wedding would be a fun touch. Your menu can also include family favorites from sit-down dinners, such as glazed ham or crown roast.
Plus, check out more fun Christmas wedding ideas.
"During my time at Bridal Guide, I've had the opportunity to browse thousands of gowns in our online gallery, editorial fashion spreads and designer ad pages. But nothing could prepare me for the surreal experience of actually trying on a wedding gown for the first time. One of the key things I learned was that trying on a variety of styles—even ones I never thought I'd wear—helped me a great deal. It also helped to have my go-to BG fashionistas, Rachel Dichter (fashion sales associate), and Noelle Gharbi (multimedia marketing coordinator), provide real, uncensored feedback. Here's an account of my dress shopping adventure through their eyes."
Congrats to Amy Rauch, Bridal Guide’s digital marketing director, on getting engaged!
You’d think that when one of our own “says yes,” she’d know exactly what kind of wedding gown she wants, right? Wrong! When you work at a bridal magazine, you become overexposed to thousands of gorgeous white options. That’s why we went straight to one of our favorite NYC bridal salons, Designer Loft, for help.
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