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Sneak Peek: The "Gossip Girl" Wedding!

Gossip Girl's own royal wedding will air on Monday, January 30, marking the 100th episode. Check out this sneak peek at Blair Waldorf's walk down the aisle!

We already know that both Blair and maid of honor Serena van der Woodsen are wearing Vera Wang gowns, and the bridesmaids are wearing White by Vera Wang. What we don't know: Will Blair go through with the wedding, or will she become a runaway bride?

—Kristen O'Gorman Klein

Travel Tips: Security Matters

tsaLast week, a favorite radio show of mine got together with Jad Mouawad, airline correspondent for The New York Times, to discuss airport security. Is it better in a post 9/11 world? Is it worse? Is it consistent? The segment was part of a larger series that looked at travel in today’s day in age (Interesting stuff; I suggest you take a listen!). As is fitting with the radio show, there were call-ins from listeners talking about their experiences with security. One thing that became totally apparent to me, your intrepid travel editor, is that there are a few things that no one really talks about when it comes to dealing with security. Without further ado, I present some of my totally important (and personal) observations about dealing with security.

Save 50% on Your Wedding Album with BrideBox

We're excited about the launch of BrideBox, a new creation service devoted entirely to DIY couples who want the look and feel of a high-end wedding album, without the hefty price tag. Skeptical? The BG editors were, too; that is, until we reviewed a gorgeous sample firsthand. We were unable to differentiate the thick, glossy paper and sturdy binding from professional (much more costly) albums that we've seen.

The average price for a traditional, flush-mount album (with one image glued to each page) is $764, while pros charge an average of $400 for a magazine-style photo book (with images on both sides of the page). BrideBox offers four different albums to choose from, which range from $369.99 for a flush-mount to as low as $89.99 for a photo book, and can be customized to your cover and page preferences.

Finalizing your album with a photographer could take months—but with Bridebox you have the option to make one in less time than the actual reception, from start to finish. They offer dozens of free, easy-to-use templates (similar to the ones photogs use), so that you can drag and drop in all of your favorite snapshots. Once you've designed your album, a photo editing professional color corrects each photo, ensuring that the final product looks perfect before it's shipped off to production. 

If you've already signed on the dotted line for a pro album, consider gifting a parent album, instead!

Heidi Klum and Seal to Divorce?

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One of our favorite celeb couples is reportedly getting divorced.

According to TMZ, Klum will file divorce papers early next week citing "irreconcilable differences."

Klum and Seal, known to renew their vows every year on their anniversary, married in 2005 and have three children together. Seal is also the adoptive father of Klum's oldest daughter from a previous relationship.

The couple is also known for their lavish Halloween parties and incredibly elaborate costumes. We'll certainly miss seeing what they come up with every year!

New Wedding Cake Stamp is Now Available

The U.S. Postal Service just released the new 65-cent version of their popular wedding cake stamp to reflect this year's postage increases. The stamp, designed for invitations 2 ounces and under, was first introduced in 2009 as part of the weddings series.

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The pretty three-tiered cake pictured was created by pastry chef Peter Brett of Washington, DC. 

Before you run out to your Post Office, though, here's some must-know advice:

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