Photo Credit: Muriel Silva Photography
Tip of the Day: Be open to different veil styles — if you try on a birdcage or mantilla style you didn’t originally expect, you may just fall in love!
Plus, check out 10 Ways to Customize Your Wedding Gown.
Photo Credit: Muriel Silva Photography
Tip of the Day: Be open to different veil styles — if you try on a birdcage or mantilla style you didn’t originally expect, you may just fall in love!
Plus, check out 10 Ways to Customize Your Wedding Gown.
"It's always been my favorite color, ever since I was a little girl.
Kathryn’s shower was a true labor of love: Her sister Andrea cut, glued, punched, stamped, and set everything by hand with her mom and 91-year-old grandmother. They even stayed up until 4 a.m.
We love the ambiance created by this simple centerpiece with submerged flowers and candles!
Our favorite fashion underdog, Andy Sachs, will return to the bookshelves next April in Revenge Wears Prada, a sequel to the 2003 bestselling novel Devil Wears Prada. The former assistant at Runway magazine will be even more lovable this time around, engaged to a gorgeous man and editing the best bridal magazine in the country, The Plunge.
Author Lauren Weisberger will take readers through Andy’s life as an engaged, working woman (something that many of us can relate to). She works at The Plunge with best friend and one-time enemy, Emily, as she balances the glamour of planning her wedding with a demanding career. But it's not always picture perfect— Andy's soured relationship with her dreadful ex-boss, Miranda Priestly, continues to get in her way.
Revenge Wears Prada is expected for release in April 2013, exactly ten years since we all fell in love with the original. Until then, we can watch Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep in the movie rendition of Devil Wears Prada and hope for a sequel to that, too!
Tell us: Will you be reading Revenge Wears Prada? How do you balance work with wedding planning?
Photo Credit: Fox 2000 Pictures
—Paulette Safdieh
Photographer Michael Harris captured these unique underwater bridal portraits that add an artistic touch to a trash-the-dress session.
To snap the photos, both the photographer and bride fully submerged themselves in a pool while wearing weighted belts, which enabled them to take a few shots before resurfacing for some air. Throughout the two- to three-hour session, Harris captures 250-500 raw images.
"As you can probably guess, a lot of the images aren't usable. Bubbles coming out of her nose just don't look good," said Harris. "This, of course, is not for everyone. The bride needs to be very comfortable underwater, but when she is, it can be a very beautiful image."
Check out the photos, and let us know what you think!
If you're obsessed with your pup or can't get enough of your cat, chances are you'll want to include them in your special day. Here are three hotels that not only host weddings but also have awesome pet programs.
The Muse Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel
Located at the center of the world—Time Square in Manhattan—this hotel offers both a sleek, city-style wedding and a pet-friendly atmosphere. The Muse Hotel encourages VSPs (Very Special Pets) to join the wedding party and invites them to stay free of charge. There’s no limit on the amount of pets in one room, and the hotel welcomes all sizes and breeds (talk about hosPETality!). Your pooch will be welcomed with a special basket filled with treats, a cozy bed and a list of local attractions, like the local dog park, "Canine Court" (themusehotel.com).
Photo Credit: The Muse Hotel
Last week, my fiancé Michael and I spent two hours (excessive, but necessary) debating our delicious options for our wedding menu. Our event manager presented us with images of enticing hor d’oeuvres, stations, entrées and desserts. Needless to say, we were left drooling and unable to decide which appetizer to pair with which entrée. After much debate, we were able to create a menu that incorporates our favorite dishes yet also caters to the diverse appetites of our beloved guests.
I was surprised to discover that selecting our menu was like taking a stroll down memory lane, with so many options reminding Michael and I of dining experiences from the past. We selected crispy, blanketed franks—a new spin on classic pigs in a blanket—a starter that we have during every holiday at my future in-laws' home. Michael and I then chose a BLT salad, complete with apple-smoked bacon, asiago cheese and buttermilk chive dressing. This dish reminded us of a scrumptious salad we enjoyed while vacationing in Florida. Lastly, our wedding cake will be filled with lemon curd and raspberry buttercream as a nod to Michael’s favorite lemon cake. These personal touches will probably go unnoticed to the majority of our guests, but will have Michael and I secretly grinning from ear to ear.
Pigs in a Blanket. Photo Credit: Abigail Kirsch Catering
We love the starfish in this bright and cheery bouquet — so perfect for a beach wedding!