29 Jan | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments
Calling all you 2018 brides-to-be — we’ve got a trend alert! The official color of 2018 has been announced and we’re crushing on the idea of seeing lots of shades of ultra violet in the near future. From your bridesmaids’ dresses to your floral designs, there are countless ways to incorporate this year’s hottest color …
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Who doesn’t want to get married in Hawaii? We can’t think of a single person, and after seeing this stunner captured by Christine Clark and Tay Steele Films with its enchanting ceremony on the sand, inviting backyard-style reception planned by Lucia Events, and the bride’s beach goddess status locks, we’re ready to commit to full-time …
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Clients ask me all sorts of questions about tipping wedding vendors, mostly because there’s lots of conflicting information out there about how it should be done. Who gets tipped? How much? When? Cash? Gifts? Reviews? Let’s break down the basics, and once we’ve done that, I’ll give you a wedding vendor tipping cheat sheet, just to …
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Wedding days are for knocking the socks off of everyone you know – and we all know that takes a certain amount of sexy. But if you’re worried you can’t merge your dream of a sophisticated bride with your sassy side, we’ve got you covered. From two-piece beauties to illusion backs, see 14 gowns that …
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Hey APW! As you know, I spent basically all of last year being a surrogate wedding planner to all my best people (that’s me dancing at my BFF’s wedding above). And man, did it ever remind me a) how frustrating it can be to find wedding vendors outside of major metropolitan areas and b) how …
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We can’t dive into this castle wedding without starting with the most gorgeous floral Lazaro gown that inspired the day. It’s watercolor pastel blooms are carried through every last detail planned by Lovely Day along with floral design by Ponk Rentals. If you are a lover of fresh garden blooms, insanely romantic details and a fairytale backdrop, then …
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If you saw the wedding editorial this morning, you know just how beautiful the inspiration shoots coming out of the Donny Zavala Workshop are, and this honeymoon session captured by the photographer is no exception. Imagine all the sophistication of Jackie O. set against the splendor of the Malibu mountains – incredible, right? Styled by Joy …
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To say we’re obsessed with this Musat Bridal wedding dress doesn’t cut it. It has all the sexy-Greek-goddess vibes with the plunging neckline and gorgeous draped back. And the jaw-dropping gown is just the start of this romantic, old-world style meets modern elements editorial designed and directed by none other than the incredible Joy Proctor …
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Jeana, community college Program Manager & Graham, director/producer SUM-UP OF THE WEDDING VIBE: Steel Magnolias Deep Southern charm meets chic and queer Oakland. PLANNED BUDGET: $20,000 ACTUAL BUDGET: $22,000 NUMBER OF GUESTS: 130 LOCATION: Oakland, California Where we allocated the most funds: Venue, photographer, wine, flowers, and food. Where we allocated the least funds: Extra up lighting, $100. Cake, $100: We …
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Q: How do I address/wrap my mind around/share with my parents that my fiancé’s parents believe that the bride’s family is responsible for paying for our entire wedding? My fiancé and I got engaged on Thanksgiving, and we spent the day celebrating with his parents, who could not have seemed more overjoyed for our engagement. Our …
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