Mandy Moore is married! The former teen pop idol and current star of This Is Us declared “I Wanna Be With You” to her beloved, Taylor Goldsmith from the folk-rock band Dawes. The couple has been dating since 2015 and confirmed their engagement in September of 2017. Photo courtesy of Mandy Moore's Instagram They recently teamed up, as Taylor cowrote the song "Invisible Ink" – which served as Rebecca's (Mandy Moore's character) demo on the hit NBC drama. Befitting their eclectic indie style, the bride wore a ruffled pink gown by Rodarte – the design team who is expected to create Kirsten Dunst’s wedding dress when she marries Jesse Plemons – and the groom wore a suit with cropped trousers. The black-and-white photo shared by the bride showcases area rugs at the altar and aisle of the outdoor ceremony. Photo courtesy of Emily Schuman's Instagram Blogger Emily Schuman was in attendance and posted many photos of the nuptials, which appeared to be held in the backyard of the couple’s Pasadena home. The bride wore a cathedral veil in a hue matching her gown. Mandy tends to switch between honey blonde and dark brown for her hair, but for the wedding her tresses were a deep brunette shade ...
More »Mandy Moore is married! The former teen pop idol and current star of This Is Us declared “I Wanna Be With You” to her beloved, Taylor Goldsmith from the folk-rock band Dawes. The couple has been dating since 2015 and confirmed their engagement in September of 2017. Photo courtesy of Mandy Moore's Instagram They recently teamed up, as Taylor cowrote the song "Invisible Ink" – which served as Rebecca's (Mandy Moore's character) demo on the hit NBC drama. Befitting their eclectic indie style, the bride wore a ruffled pink gown by Rodarte – the design team who is expected to create Kirsten Dunst’s wedding dress when she marries Jesse Plemons – and the groom wore a suit with cropped trousers. The black-and-white photo shared by the bride showcases area rugs at the altar and aisle of the outdoor ceremony. Photo courtesy of Emily Schuman's Instagram Blogger Emily Schuman was in attendance and posted many photos of the nuptials, which appeared to be held in the backyard of the couple’s Pasadena home. The bride wore a cathedral veil in a hue matching her gown. Mandy tends to switch between honey blonde and dark brown for her hair, but for the wedding her tresses were a deep brunette shade ...
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Although every aspect of planning a wedding is important, the areas with the most staying power are arguably photography and filmmaking. Sure, the décor pictured in each shot is imperative to the overall beauty of the event, but once the wedding is over, it’s the quality of the photos and video that matters most. Consider the helpful tips below so your multimedia team will be well prepared to capture every precious moment – and you’ll be proud to share your memories with loved ones for years to come. Develop a Team In the past, it seemed as though photography always trumped filmmaking. This ideology would often leave filmmakers with the second-best positions or leftover angles, when in fact, photographers and filmmakers ... More »
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Hailey Baldwin & Justin Bieber Seem to Confirm Their Marriage
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin surprised fans by getting engaged this summer, only a few weeks after they got back together – having dated for over a year in the past. Then only a couple of months later it was reported that they already tied the knot. Photo courtesy of Justin Bieber's Instagram The model took to her Twitter accoun... More »
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If you're recently engaged, congratulations! You likely have a great deal of questions and countless new decisions on your mind as you're beginning to plan your nuptials. While advice books are helpful, sometimes the best tips come from those who have been in your same position. Wedding planning can be stressful, but when you have the ... More »
Second only to the bridal gown, the veil is one of the most iconic parts of Western wedding attire. Even the bride emoji includes a veil – otherwise it’s just a cartoon in a white top. Despite this, many women, especially in recent years, have chosen to forgo the classic accessory on their big day. Usually a glimmering headpiece or a... More »
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How to Have a Couples' Bachelor/Bachelorette Party
While traditionally bachelor and bachelorette parties are meant as the last opportunity for soon-to-be married pairs to party separately, the practice seems outdated for some modern couples. Relationships before marriage are much longer on average than they used to be, so brides and grooms likely haven’t felt “single” for years... More »
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Reasons a Friend Might Not Want to Be a Bridesmaid
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Eating the top tier of your wedding cake on your first anniversary is an old and classic tradition. But is it safe? Will the dessert even still taste good? Well, that depends. As with many things involving food preservation, it depends on doing everything properly. The easiest route is to have your baker or caterer take care of this for you, but... More »
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Reality Show Marriages That Have Stood the Test of Time
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