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Bride Chic: Dresses For Dancing!

Nov 20th 2009 9:16am | by Azure
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Fun with your groom at the wedding reception- Perfect dress for dancing!
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)
solitaire engagement ring with channel set diamonds surrounding and a wedding band
Every few weeks we like to do a little exchange program with our friends over at The Plunge. They send us one of the questions a groom has sent them, and we send them a question from one of our savvy brides. We publish both answers and you can get a male and female perspective. This week, we tried something a little different. We both answered the same question at the same... (more)

Featured Wedding: Josh and Angela

Nov 19th 2009 8:19am | by Azure
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White wedding cake with blue polka dots and ivory flowers; white wedding programs with gold and blue design
Featured Wedding by Dez Newcomb Photography Josh and Angela's outdoor wedding took place in Post Falls, ID on the Spokane River. The bride and groom prepared just about everything themselves, with help from friends. They rented a very large house for the week, which made it easy for them to hang out with their friends and family. I loved working with Angela and Josh because... (more)
These bridesmaids in pink bridesmaids dresses with criss cross backs enjoy a variety of drinks at a wedding.
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)

Bubbly Bride: Pool at Your Wedding

Nov 16th 2009 9:05am | by Azure
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Groomsmen relax around the billiard table while the girls get ready for the wedding
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)
The age old dilemma- wedding band vs. wedding dj
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)
Amazing photo opportunities in Chicago's Millenium Park
As we spotlight the city of Chicago this month, I got to thinking... Chicagoans are blessed to be surrounded by a city with such rich culture and history. We have the beautiful skyline, the Chicago Theatre, Museum Campus, Lake Michigan, Millennium Park, and the list goes on! As a bride getting married in Chicago, there are endless opportunities for amazing wedding photo ops! So... (more)
The Tortuga Bay Resort in the Dominican Republic- a perfect tropical destination wedding spot or honeymoon destination
Check out Part Deux of our Honeymoons.com expert's fabulous time in the Dominican Republic. Her tranquil, relaxing time at the Tortuga Bay Resort in Punta Cana is chronicled today in our Advice section! (more)

Featured Engagement Session: Shane and Jennifer

Nov 6th 2009 8:44am | by Azure
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Beautiful young bride and groom in white, grey and turquoise at their Oklahoma engagement session
Featured Engagement Session by Benfield Photography Shane Robertson and Jennifer Fann are such a gorgeous couple, it's hard to take a bad picture of them! Their Tulsa, Oklahoma engagement session with a vintage vibe included a few meaningful stops around the city. The majority of these pictures were taken on the 21st street pedestrian bridge. This bridge is special to the couple... (more)

Featured Wedding: Kelly and Luke

Nov 5th 2009 8:50am | by Azure
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Bridesmaids in mauve strapless bridesmaids dress, flower girl dressed in white, bride holds peach, ivory and white bridal bouquet
Featured Wedding by Mary Kate of Kate's Lens Photography Kelly and Luke’s wedding was nothing short of a fairytale. The weather was gorgeous, the gardens enchanting, and the two lovebirds were completely in the moment! From the intricate details to the love and laughter shared by all, we had so much fun capturing the day for such a lovely couple! What made it more fun was the... (more)