Why Engagement Shoots Have Gone To The Dogs

Lately I’ve been noticing a huge trend with dog-loving couples who are about to tie the knot. For their engagement photo session with their photographer, they also include their beloved pooch in the session as well.


This not only makes for some magnificent photos, but it also...

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A Basic Rose DIY Wedding Bouquet

For DIY brides, perhaps the easiest bouquet to create on your wedding day is an all-rose hand-tied bouquet. This bouquet is also ideal for bridesmaids.
A basic, yet elegant hand-tied rose bouquet.Photo-cherchezfleur.com
You will need two dozen roses for the bride’s bouquet. Roses are...

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7 Fun Wedding Entertainment Ideas You Haven't Heard Before (Infographic)

No one wants to throw a total snooze-fest wedding or bore their guests to tears. No worries though; there are a ton of super offbeat and inexpensive wedding entertainment ideas that’ll make your guests remember your wedding for years!
From bounce houses and circus performers to...

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Your Wedding Is Your Canvas: 6 Reasons Why Choosing a Color Palette Matters

Let’s say that all your life you’ve loved the color lavender: You’ve painted your bedroom with it, filled your closet with it, and even dyed lavender streaks in your hair when you were in college.
And now you’re getting married and want the entire wedding to be,...

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20 Classy Ideas for Fall Wedding Decorations + Details [Infographic]

Just because you’re getting married in the autumn months doesn’t mean that you have to use pumpkins as table numbers or put orange foliage in your bouquet! On the contrary, your fall wedding decorations should be a fun representation of your personal style.  All the natural...

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Flower Power: Blooms That Create a Better Life for Mothers Throughout the World

On Sunday, May 10, mothers across the country will be showered with gifts ranging from crayon drawings to jewelry. But more than anything, moms will receive flowers — lush bouquets of garden blooms; luxuriant long-stemmed roses by the dozen; exotic arrangements of fragrant, tropical...

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Heartwarming Wedding Video Filmed by Deceased Bride

While we are involved with thousands of weddings per year at WeddingMix, it’s still not unusual for me to make a personal connection with the brides. Kellie touched a special place in my heart as we were both unsure whether we would be able to walk down the aisle for our weddings.
We...

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Beautiful Wedding Decor Also Needs to Actually Work for the Event

I’m a wedding planner and I have to admit that when I scroll through Instagram or troll Pinterest, I’m always seeing amazing décor that makes me shiver. Lighting I could never recreate in some of the more remote destinations where I plan makes me jealous. Tents you can only rent...

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7 Unique Ways to Add Color to Your Wedding Dress

Curtis Dahl Photography, Hair and Makeup by Krystal X Kaos, Dress and Veil by Evey
Color is the new white! Straying from the customary Queen Victoria-inspired white dress, brides are flocking to Pinterest, Rock N Roll Bride and Green Wedding Shoes for inspiration on how to make their day...

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6 Things to Remember When Choosing Your Wedding Flowers

When choosing floral arrangements, many brides already have a vision of the perfect bouquet, from the type of flower right down to the charm that will be tied onto the ribbon. But before you jump right in and order 100 dozen white roses, here are a few things to remember (and if you are a...

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How to Make Sure You Can Dance in Your Wedding Dress

Krista and Kelvin’s Wedding, Photo by Aihara Visuals, Dance Choreographed by Your Night Choreo
As a seamstress and wedding dress designer, I understand the struggles that brides face trying to find the perfect dress that combines both form and function. I recently met with...

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The Best Summer Wedding Bouquets

Summer is all about what’s hot, bright, and bold. When you’re looking to capture that perfect summer feeling in your bridal bouquet, get creative! Nothing says summer like making a daring statement. Don’t be afraid of color, and always feel free to ask your florist for...

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5 Totally Clever Ideas for Unique Wedding Photos

Have you noticed all the wedding photo checklists floating around on Pinterest? They seem a little silly. I mean, you’ve spent months planning your one-of-a-kind day to reflect your love story, so why take wedding pictures based on a generic list? Especially when it’s so easy to...

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How to Save Money on Your Wedding Flowers

As a florist, I understand more than anyone that your wedding flowers are extremely important, because they can completely change the look and feel of your entire wedding day! However, I also understand that you don’t want to blow your budget on your bouquet. Here are 6 tips on how to...

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How to Make the Most of Your Wedding Attire Budget

Looking for your wedding dress–and accompanying accessories!–is one of the most exciting shopping experiences, well, ever.
But since this is, ideally, a one-time excursion, navigating how to spend your money wisely can be a bit confusing–especially when you’re on a...

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8 Amazing Chuppahs to Inspire Your Wedding Ceremony

Chuppahs, or wedding canopies, are a gorgeous Jewish wedding tradition, and we love the creativity they allow when it comes to design. There are many different ways to construct and personalize a chuppah to fit the couple’s wedding day style. Below are some of my favorites that...

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11 Real Wedding Photos That Will Bring Some Sweetness To Your Monday

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“Alison and Chris of Seattle had perfect weather for their spring wedding at the McMenamins Kennedy School in Portland on Saturday.” — photographer Amanda Long






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“Katherine and Sean under the cherry blossoms with alpacas and llamas at Hawkesdene...

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Defining DIY Wedding Planning -- And How to Successfully Do-It-Yourself

I’ve always wanted to be the person to write the formal definition of “DIY” for weddings. God knows, I’ve learned it the hard way. Both in planning my own DIY wedding in 2004, and in helping brides and grooms with the Do-It-Yourself bug find ways to make their...

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Divorced Men And Women Reveal What Was Missing From Their Marriages

When you ask someone why they split up with their spouse, they usually chalk it up to simply growing apart. “We started living separate lives,” they’ll say, or “The relationship simply ran its course.” 


While those polite, canned responses may be true,...

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50 Wedding Ideas You Haven't Already Seen All Over Pinterest

While Pinterest has a wealth of wedding planning inspiration, not every bride wants her big day to feel like it’s straight out of a well-curated board. But where’s a girl to go to find the next big thing? The pros, of course! Here are 50 new and super-creative ideas from some of...

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10 Tips for Planning the Perfect Backyard Wedding

Are you married to the idea of a backyard wedding where you and your guests can be one with nature, surrounded by towering trees, blooming flowers and chirping birds? Sounds romantic and carefree, doesn’t it?
Before you decide to head down the grassy aisle, take some time to ponder...

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16 Creative Alternatives To The Boring Old Wedding Guest Book

The wedding guest book is a keepsake you’ll hold on to for years and years to come. 


That’s why we say you should ditch the standard pen and paper in favor of something with a bit more pizazz. Below, we’ve rounded up 16 out-of-the-box ideas that will always make you look...

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7 Things To Do Before You Say 'I Do'

By Jessica McGuinn for BHLDN
To all of her guests, she is confident, poised and fully present in the moment. But little do they know, it took a lot for the bride to get here — to pull together every little detail that would make her wedding day absolutely flawless: the fittings, the...

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6 Vital Pieces Of Relationship Advice If You're The Jealous Type

Jealousy can unhinge even the most rational-minded partner. 


Luckily, with some work and close monitoring of your emotional triggers, you can get a handle on any jealous urges, said Andrea Wachter, a marriage and family therapist in Northern California. 


“While it’s...

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How Much Does the Average Wedding Cost?

While weddings can be magical and exciting for everyone involved, they can also be incredibly expensive. Even if you’ve spent years saving up for your special day, you might be tempted to take out a loan to finance your nuptials. Planning to say “I do” in the near future?...

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14 Real Wedding Photos That Are Brimming With Love

But the wintry weather didn’t stop our readers who tied the knot this weekend from having a little spring in their step. See some joyful photos from their celebrations below: 









“We were on OKCupid. Neither of us wanted anything serious. We see how that turned out.”...

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15 Radiant Real Wedding Photos That Will Put A Smile On Your Face

When they say “April showers bring May flowers,” they aren’t usually talking about snow showers.


The unseasonable weather the last couple of weeks meant that some of our readers were in for a rude awakening. Fortunately, they braved it all with a smile. See some joyful...

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Parents: You CAN Make That Awesome Doll Cake!

Like so many other parents that have come before us, our little girls love princesses. Lately it has been Sophia the First. My husband probably didn’t think when he was 23 that by the time he was 33 he would know all the plot lines for every episode of this show and actually...

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16 Secrets Married Men And Women Are Keeping From Their Spouses

Everyone knows that open, honest communication is the cornerstone of a happy marriage. But that doesn’t stop people from lying to their spouses, whether it’s a harmless fib or a lie about something more substantial.


Below, 16 people on the secret-sharing app Whisper reveal the...

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50 Ideas That Will Take Your Wedding From Ordinary To Extraordinary

No matter the size of your wedding budget, there’s something so indulgent about browsing photos of the most luxurious weddings. It’s why we love scoping out pictures from celebrity weddings and seeing the amazing details that transformed their celebrations from ordinary to...

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16 Straight-Up Awesome Ways To Pop The Question To Your Bridesmaids

So you just got engaged, and now it’s your turn to pop the big question — “Will you be my bridesmaid?”


A simple phone call or conversation over brunch works just fine. But if you want to make the bridal party proposal one to remember, get inspired by one of the...

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Decor Forward: 5 Creative Ways to Display Flowers in Your Home

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Photo ℅ Sams Flower Shop in Bangalore, India
Flowers have a way of brightening up our mood and the ambience of a space. The colourful bloom they bring when a bride holds her bouquet, the fragrance they add to home decor and the empowering soothing feeling that engulfs the...

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Bride Spent 8 Months Crafting Just About Everything For Her DIY Wedding

Marrianne Mercer had a very specific vision for her wedding, and she made it all happen with her own two hands. 


“Doing a DIY ceremony was really exciting,” the Kent, England-based bride told The Huffington Post. “After getting engaged I had a real vision for the type of...

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Gassed Up For A New Post 50 Relationship

During the course of a long-term marriage, couples naturally reach a comfort level concerning the most private aspects of their lives. In most cases, each becomes totally fine being nude around his or her spouse; one becomes intimately acquainted with the other’s sexuality; he or she...

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Wedding Planning Season Is Upon Us Part 2! Rachel's Guide to Staying Organized

Hello again! As I discussed in last month’s article, getting married is one of the most exciting times in life; it can also be a time ridden with stress and emotional roller coasters. With that in mind, I laid out a few simple tips to help you stay sane and focused on what really...

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28 Striking Wedding Photos To Remind You Just How Beautiful Our Planet Is

From majestic mountains, to pristine beaches, to sun-splashed deserts and blooming meadows, there’s no shortage of beauty in Mother Nature. 


To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, we’ve compiled 28 breathtaking wedding photos that showcase some of the most stunning scenery this...

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18 Beautiful Barn Weddings That Will Charm Your Socks Off

But before you run off to book one of these spaces, just know that all that low-key charm comes at a price (more on that here!). Still, that won’t stop us from fawning over these countryside celebrations. Below, 18 barn weddings you’ll absolutely adore.


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Bridal Tradition to Repurposing Mission

Co-authored by Taylor Matook
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. These are three words that we have all heard countless times in our lives. For some, these are words to live by. For others, they are a modest reminder to be conscious of our waste production. Even with a cleaner and greener world...

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8 Things You've Been Taught About Marriage That Are Totally Wrong

A word to the wise from marriage therapists: Don’t buy into every piece of relationship advice you read in a magazine or hear from a well-meaning aunt. (For instance, “don’t go to bed angry” is total malarkey; it’s probably better for you and your partner to address the issue in the A.M.,...

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Real Brides And Grooms Reveal The Truth About Their Wedding Nights

By Elizabeth Mitchell for Brides
Is the wedding night really all it’s cracked up to be? With statistics showing that anywhere from 25 percent to 52 percent of couples don’t even get around to having sex, we figured we ought to find out what they’re doing instead. From...

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Adam Afara: International Event Planner and Wedding Designer

Celebrity Floral Designer, Adam K. Afara
Adam K. Afara, renowned international event planner, is the founder of Events By Adam Afara Inc., an event planning company based in Los Angeles and Orange County, California. The celebrity floral designer is behind the creation of the breath-taking...

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18 Athleisure-Inspired Gowns For The Bride Who Lives In Yoga Pants

The athleisure trend (clothing that can double as exercise gear or a stylish everyday outfit) that’s been dominating streetwear is having a ripple effect in the world of weddings as well. We spotted sportier necklines, notice-me straps, and racerbacks at Bridal Fashion Week this...

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6 Beauty Tips Summer Brides Can't Live Without

By Jessica McGuinn for BHLDN
Calling all summer brides-to-be: the sun is finally shining and you know what that means… it’s time to start thinking about your bridal beauty plan. From keeping your skin soft and sultry to achieving the perfect anti-humidity hairstyle, here are...

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7 Reasons the Pop-Up Wedding Trend Is Here to Stay

You have probably heard the new buzz word “pop-up wedding,” but what exactly is it? A pop-up wedding is a quick, easy, and affordable wedding that is all about you and not your guests. You pop in to the wedding venue, get married, and pop out…hence the name. But what is...

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Freedom To Fly: How I Liberated Myself Post Divorce

For a year a large sticky note has hung upon my wall with the words “Freedom to Fly.” I posted this note as a visual reminder for me to remember the inspiration that launched me on to my current Journey to Being.


Last 4th of July I was in a very different place. Reflecting back now I am...

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Marriage Misconceptions to Throw Out the Window

by Elizabeth Mitchell, BRIDES
Wendell Webber/Courtesy of CNP Montrose
Misconceptions, myths, whatever you want to call them, when it comes to marriage, we all have our own preconceived notions about what life will look like as a twosome that, well, quite frankly aren’t true. From...

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50 Wedding Photos That Prove Foliage Is The New Flower

From cascading eucalyptus and ivy adornments to wreaths of myrtle and swags of fern, foliage is the new flower. Not only does greenery transform the plain to the lavish and lush, but it’s also more cost-friendly than your standard florals. You don’t need a garden affair or a...

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Invite in Style: How You Can Add an Element of Luxury to Your Big Day

In a world where ‘same old’ and ‘the usual’ changes every single day, it is hard to create something totally unique and worth remembering. Especially when it comes to wedding invitations. Isn’t it time we offer brides and grooms an option to view their wedding...

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This Talented Bride Embroidered Her Love Story Onto Her Wedding Lehenga

Long before she became a bride-to-be, Kresha Bajaj had dreamt of designing her own wedding clothes one day.


The bride is a designer for her own clothing brand called Koecsh.


Leading up to her February 28 nuptials to Vanraj Zaver at The Leela Palace in Udaipur, India, Bajaj finally got...

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