We're always searching for ways to help BG brides save for their wedding without sacrificing their dream vision. That's why we've teamed up with our friends at The Aisle New York for an exclusive online sale, which starts on Jan. 31! Save up to 70% on gorgeous bridal gowns and accessories.

With less than five and a half months to go, Michael and I visited our jeweler last week to design our wedding bands. He opted for a solid platinum band, while I selected a platinum diamond eternity band with the same hand-carved leaf detailing featured on my engagement ring. I love that my ring has a classic design yet enough accents to make it entirely my own. Display your eternal commitment with a ring that is just as unique as the love you share for one another.

1. Think Pink

Love how bridal designers are infusing color into their gowns, but not sure if you could pull off pink on your wedding day? Embrace the trend by selecting a delicate pink gold wedding band, instead, like this 18k Cartier band set with a diamond. Priced at $800.

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

Last 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.

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!