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From the suspended flowers to the dramatic draping, this reception set-up makes us swoon.
From the suspended flowers to the dramatic draping, this reception set-up makes us swoon.
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!
Caught in the act! We love these adorable spying flower girls.
Photo Credit: Dianna Hart Photography
Less is more! We love the simplicity of these centerpieces against the bold uplighting.
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!
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.
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:
Baby's breath is no longer relegated to "filler flower" status; it's been popping up everywhere lately, from bouquets to centerpieces to ceremony décor. And it's no surprise why: this extremely budget-friendly bloom is readily-available year-round, it's versatile, and it can make an impact at any kind of wedding, from a rustic backyard to a formal ballroom. Here, some of our favorite ideas.
Bridal Party
Photo Credit: Dina Chmut Photography (left); Jonathan Ivy Photo (right)
Photo Credit: Shannen Norman Photography