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About Bride Chic Will you and your groom perchance be showing off a little Hip-hop at your reception? A bit of Foxtrot maybe? Nothing spells romance more than two lovers ballroom dancing. And because this is going to be your first dance as a couple, a symbolic act you perform for your guests to evoke oneness, you'll want to get it right. Your dance can be as timeless as something... (more)

A few weeks ago we told you about an upcoming non-Halloween Halloween wedding. Carmen and Brad got married on October 31 at the Barn at Valhalla in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As promised, their photographer, Kate of This Little Light Photography has shared some pictures of the happy day with us. (more)

Get excited, ladies! We've got a new guest blogger that will be joining The Man Registry on Hump Day! Tracy DiNunzio is a popular expert on green weddings and eco-friendly lifestyles. She's also the founder of RecycledBride.com, a free marketplace where eco-savvy brides buy and sell wedding dresses, accessories, decorations and more. Tracy became interested in reducing wedding... (more)

A great way to save money and personalize your wedding reception or rehearsal dinner is to take care of the drinks that will be served at the event. Although some venues won’t allow you to bring your own liquor, most will at least let you have some say in what will be served. Other venues will leave the bar entirely up to you to either cater or set up yourself. The first thing... (more)

About It's A Jaime Thing ...Inspiration For Your Fall Wedding Or Thanksgiving Dinner! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect inspiration! Check out these floral pumpkins, created by the loved Blooms By Martha Andrews, in sunny California... Imagine using those pumpkins as centerpieces for your holiday get together this year. Or, make... (more)

Featured Wedding by Willa Kveta Photography Sara and Tucker seem to be such a perfect fit for one another! They love to laugh at themselves, enjoy life and their friends, and are truly, deeply in love. They were so much fun to photograph! They wanted a mix of slightly traditional portraits, but mainly, fun, candid portraits that showed off their personalities. Their... (more)

About Bubbly Bride Before you start pulling out your swimsuit and sunscreen, I am not talking about swimming pools. I want to play around with the idea of bringing in a billiard table for an additional detail to keep your guests talking. If you are looking to add some entertainment for your friends, consider adding a pool table to your reception. I am not suggesting to put... (more)

As we spotlight Chicago wedding vendors throughout the month of November, here is a little something for our fashionista brides-to-be! Wouldn't you love to capture the elegance of your wedding day with illustration? Chicago Illustrator Rosemary Fanti does just that- she will attend a couple's wedding, and throughout the night, will capture the beauty of the event with live... (more)

Featured Wedding by Heather and Grayson of Jagger Photography Mark and Hannah got married at the BEAUTIFUL Malibou Lake Mountain Club Agoura Hills, CA (sort of another part of LA). It was a quite, lake community with beautiful surroundings. You'd never know it was coming when you're driving in the area. This couple was so funny! They were so quiet until it came to their wedding,... (more)

About The Man Registry Boxers or briefs? Fries or chips? Band or DJ? These are some of life’s toughest debates. For our purposes here, we’ll be discussing the question of whether to hire a band or a DJ for your wedding reception entertainment. The reception music and dance floor atmosphere can often make or break a wedding reception. Of course, the bride and groom will... (more)