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A couple of years ago, I woke up to my roommate letting me know she was getting married. Cue instant excitement and a million questions. One of those questions was when is this going down? With a smug grin, she was like, TOMORROW. Girl, whuuuuut. Was she stressed? A little. But the things she was …
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One of the latest trends to hit weddings is a move to more indoor affairs. And let me just say, this ballroom celebration is making a strong case for the true beauty of that trend. Pairing long sleeve gown elegance by Inbal Dror with glamorous decor planned by Details Details and florals a plenty by Bloom Box Designs, …
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Q: We have been talking about getting married for months, so my family knew it was coming. We just announced our engagement, with a wedding date nine months out. My sister’s response was, “We’re trying to get pregnant, so depending on what happens, I may not be able to be there. I don’t want you to …
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laney, director of communications & emily, naturalist Sum-up of the wedding vibe: A karaoke-filled, giant-puppet-accented, self-catered backyard party for 120 of our closest friends. Planned budget: $4,000 Actual budget: $5,500 Number of guests: 120 LOCATION: St. Paul, Minnesota Where we allocated the most funds: Tents, chairs, tables, tablecloths, karaoke, port-a-potty—all of the rental pieces really added up! …
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When this couple first visited Crane Cottage, hundreds of butterflies were flitting about the property gardens. They couldn’t forget this magical scene, which ended up providing a beautiful bit of inspiration for their special day. Custom silk butterflies were tucked into the floral arrangements by Colonial House of Flowers, and a beautiful watercolored butterfly by …
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Jaimee, Executive Assistant/Part-Time Event Designer & robin, Talent Acquisition Manager Planned budget: $10,000 Actual budget: $11,000 Number of guests: 56 LOCATION: San Francisco, California Where we allocated the most funds: We allocated most of the funds on the food. Our price per person was significantly low for San Francisco standards, and there’s that saying, “You get what …
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If you’re anything like me, you love giving bridal shower gifts because, hello, it’s a (mostly) guilt-free excuse to go shopping for your best and beloved people. It’s especially fun when you damn conventions to all hell and start getting really creative with what kind of bridal shower gift a person about to get hitched …
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Inspired by the romance of a rainy day, this photo shoot crafted for the Jeremy Chou workshop sets the tone for an elegant and moody celebration. Classic details masterminded by East Made Event Company are paired with a sea of candlelight, florals by Wild Green Yonder and the old world beauty of Anderson House. It just might make you wish …
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It’s not everyday we get to peruse a gown collection inspired by a ride on Space Mountain and the music of Queen, but with Hayley Paige’s latest Spring 2018 collection, that’s exactly what we’re doing. And as awesome as busting out Bohemian Rhapsody truly is, these dresses are so much better. With gorgeous fabrics, amazing …
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The other night I was doing the thing I do every night: watching HGTV with my husband and debating going to bed, when an episode of House Hunters based in Montclair, New Jersey came on. I decided I needed to see what all the fuss I keep hearing is about, because people on my side …
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