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Q: My fiancé and I are planning a wedding for next fall, which we are paying for ourselves. We wanted to keep the guest list under 100 people, but when we made the list that seemed impossible, and we settled on 130 people to invite. Our list is pretty evenly divided in thirds between friends …
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Trust us on this one, you guys: hosting a classic wedding doesn’t mean turning a blind eye to the latest and greatest trends hitting the runway. In fact, we think adding a touch of something new is the best way to infuse your wedding with a pop of something special. This year, we’re all about …
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Despite running a wedding website, I am somewhat famous (in my personal life, at least) for rarely attending weddings, and for being a bridesmaid even less often. It’s not that I don’t have close friends; it’s just that said friends are nonconformists, which means not a ton of weddings and even fewer wedding parties. So …
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Having just traveled in Sweden earlier this month, I am so in love with this wedding planned by TagerDu and captured by 2 Brides Photography – it’s making me want to hop on a plane straight back! The bride’s sleek Carolina Herrera gown paired with the classic all-white florals by Anna Gouteva and the almost surreal …
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Back when I got married, in the distant past of 2009, if you were picking the best wedding songs for your reception, you were probably also wrangling an iPod and wondering if you were going to be able to make a bumpin’ reception happen without a high-priced DJ. Thank goodness, in the intervening handful of years, …
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This celebration goes from redwoods to elegant barn and sweeping hilltops without skipping a beat. Each spot has its own unique vibe but all fall into the “Crazy Gorgeous” category. Planned by Allison Weddings, with florals by Christine Cater Floral, and stunning images by Sylvie Gil, see how this elegant affair incorporates the beauty of Santa …
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Inspired by the warm palette of the Australian outback, Trille Floral created a gorgeous editorial with floral student, Flinders & Mitchell, and it absolutely will transport you to the beauty of Ayers Rock the moment you see it. Scroll on to see the stunning, earthy arrangements captured by We Are Origami Photography and then read …
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Both my husband and I are highly sexual people, and luckily, we are well matched in that regard. But while my husband cut a swath through his twenties and took a lot of chances to explore, I was very much concerned about being a “good girl,” and held on hard to the idea that sex …
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When the Bride is a jewelry designer and the Groom is a gemologist, you just know that ring is going to be bananas. And it so is. This love all started over a shared passion for beautiful stones and culminated in a stunning hilltop celebration planned by The Elegant Ninja, along with all white florals …
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Q:DEAR AMY Several years ago I met a guy and sparks flew. I was enchanted to meet him but as it turns out he was in love with someone else. Nothing ever happened between us. As the years went by, we’ve become pretty good friends, and (except for my feelings) it’s been totally platonic. Nothing …
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