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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)

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)

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)

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)

What do you think of this pastel blue and green Dessy Style Board, ladies? I love this color palette! It's so whimsical and ethereal, don't you think? If you still haven't sent your best Style Board(s) to savvyscoop@onewed.com, visit Dessy.com today, and channel your inner Preston Bailey! (more)

The Spring 2010 Manuel Mota wedding dress collection from Pronovias is timeless and elegant. You'll see lots of head-to-toe lace numbers, modest necklines, and classic silhouettes. There are some dresses that are perfect for a destination wedding (like the Chalet and the Odin in photo 3) and some that are ideal for a church ceremony (like the classic dresses- reminiscent of... (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)

Judging by all the savvy comments we received this week, I know everyone is dying to hear who this week's Savvy Steals winner is! Are you ready ladies? Cue the drum roll... the winner of the two fab Julie France body shapers is... Nicole B! And for the rest of our readers, don't forget about our Dessy-Pantone Style Board Challenge! Send your best boards to (more)

Some more Priscilla of Boston coming at you, this time for the bridesmaids! The Spring 2010 Maids Collection from PoB is lovely! As always, the colors of the dresses in this line are vibrant, sassy, and fun. Is it just me, or do bright raspberry and pewter grey seem to be very popular this season? Definitely a runway trend! I love how this line has something for everyone-... (more)