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When you are the Beauty Editor for Marie Claire, it’s safe to say you have a wealth of style. From a lineup of pastel hued bridesmaid dresses to a Monique Lhuillier gown with the most gorgeous back and feathery Jimmy Choos, this classic Pippin Hill Farm wedding is infused with endless amounts of beauty and …
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Planning a romantic wedding doesn’t mean you have to book the nearest garden locale – we truly believe that with the right details, you can infuse romance into any venue you choose. And, honestly? No detail is more important than the dress. From illusion lace to shimmering capes, Maggie Sottero Designs never fails to stun us …
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When the bride just so happens to be one of the industry’s top planners, her sister is a creative floral genius (and her business partner!), and she calls Mike Larson, Mar Bridal Stylist, and La Tavola Fine Linen Rental friends, the wedding is guaranteed to be unforgettable. So without further ado, start your Monday off right …
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When three out of four of my closest BFFs were planning weddings in Maine last year, there was one checklist item I was worried about for all of them: photography. Because if there’s one thing that I know about Maine—having grown up and gotten married there myself—it’s that our wedding M.O. typically falls somewhere on …
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Hey APW, Those of you who follow me on Instagram know that I’ve had a hard week. In short, my dad was admitted to the ER on Friday, and initially things were going well… and then all of a sudden they were going very badly. We all sat at the edge of a huge ER …
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This gorgeous oceanfront celebration all starts with a special essential oil wedding blend tucked inside lucite and watercolor invitations by Wiley Valentine. And it makes perfect sense when you hear that the Bride’s family founded Saje Wellness. Using that as inspiration, LVL Weddings & Events designed an elegant nod to all things wellness with all …
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This bohemian affair planned by East Made Event Company was held at the apple orchard owned by the bride’s family. One word: cute! What’s even cuter is the way they incorporated apples throughout the decor, from the unique gold foiled slices at each place setting to the rich red hues used throughout the day. Take …
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Erica, Marketing manager and PhD in Cultural Sociology & ossi, phd student quantum mechanics Sum-up of the wedding vibe: No stressors allowed—only pure, wild beauty. Planned budget: $5,000 Actual budget: $3,000 Number of guests: 0 LOCATION: Tjornuvik Beach, Faroe Islands Where we allocated the most funds: Photography and our wedding dinner, which was at Koks, the only restaurant …
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Wading through first dance songs to find the right one for our wedding was easy. At some point shortly after we’d started dating, my normally not sappily romantic husband had suggested we should have a song, and it should be Stevie Wonder’s “You Are the Sunshine of My Life.” In retrospect, I think he was …
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Q: My fiancé and I have been together for five years, and our closest married friends are our best man and maid of honor. We spend A LOT of time with them. But within the last year or so, that time together has been getting more and more stressful for me. Our best friends have two …
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