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Featured Wedding by Bella Pictures Mikaela and Joel tied the knot Saturday, Oct. 11th on the rooftop of The Grand Piazza, overlooking the beautiful city skyline of Chicago. They were such a pleasure to work with, and their special day was picture perfect! Mikaela's Sex In The City style, right down to the big flowered broach on her wedding dress, really came through, and made... (more)

About Bubbly Bride Once the wedding planning begins, almost immediately dreams of exotic locations fill every couples' heads. We all realize weddings are expensive, with all of the money put into weddings where do you find the extra change to jet off to paradise? Recently I saw the movie Up In The Air and found this couples' creative alternative for a honeymoon. They asked... (more)

About Recycled Bride 4 easy ways to bring sustainability into your marital home Every week in this space, I bring you the latest trends and tips to turn your white wedding green. But what about showing love for the planet after the big day? It doesn't have to be expensive or inconvenient to make changes that will have a big impact on the environment. Here are four simple,... (more)

Did you see Kate Hudson at the Golden Globes? She looked stunning, and it turns out… her white Marchesa gown was actually from the designer’s bridal collection! Her look at the Globes inspired this Dessy-Pantone style board- a Black Tie affair with a red carpet twist. The classic duet of black-and-white is perfect for creating a formal, downtown-chic vibe at your wedding, and... (more)

Special to OneWed by Craig Sumsky, director of Cutting Edge Entertainment of Cutting Edge Entertainment So many bridal buzzwords are going around today, like "green, D.I.Y. and recessionista" (or simply recession). About a month ago I stumbled upon an article right here on the Savvy Scoop which gave advice regarding the value of a DJ service and how one might save some cash by... (more)

In this month's column, expert wedding planner Robbin Montero of A Dream Wedding gives us all a little reality check on the costs of a wedding. If your parents are helping you with any of the planning or paying, this is a great article for you to share with them. Have you been surprised by how much things cost? (more)

Looking for a delicious way to save a little money? Alissa Levine of Pastry Girl Cakes was recently kind enough to share these money saving ideas for your wedding cake. FAKE IT
 Get a smaller tiered cake (or dummy cake) for the reception and ask your baker to make sheet cakes that your caterer can cut and serve to guests

 KEEP IT SIMPLE
 Cakes from magazines are... (more)

About Recycled Bride Greener gifts for your best girls & guys! Choosing gifts for your bridesmaids and groomsmen is a fun part of wedding planning. Bridal party gifts show your appreciation for the friendship, support, and wedding-emergency rescues provided by your attendants. And thoughtful, personalized, sustainable presents are a great way to express love to your peeps and... (more)

Once you've found the perfect wedding dress, it's time to complete the look! With all of the bridal accessories out there, it's not always easy to know where to start. There are a few online bridal accessory retailers that have beautiful and affordable items for your big day! Amanda Pearl has beyond-gorgeous earrings, necklaces, bracelets and headbands! In 2009, we saw a lot... (more)

Hello lovelies! For this month's Dessy-Pantone Style Board Challenge, we are doing things a little bit different! Let me break it down... - You have until Friday, February 12 to submit your best style boards (right before you check out for your romantic Valentine’s Day weekend!) - You must use at least three Pantone colors in each style board submitted - Boards will be... (more)