Photo by Hugh Forte; Bridal Gown by Romona Keveža; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events Interior Designer and staging expert Taylor Spellman has plenty of experience organizing homes. As the star of Bravo’s Yours, Mine, or Ours she has a keen eye for what works when it comes to piecing one’s personal space together. As many former brides and grooms can attest, combining your whole lives with one another can be a bit of a stressful experience. Not many pairs know much about registering for a wedding before they enter into the process, so they’re often unsure of how to go about noting items they’d like to have in their homes. What’s more: couples who have not lived together before marriage might feel especially nervous about the experience. Essentially, these duos have the opportunity to build an entirely new home once they move in. This is an amazing milestone in one's life, but it can also become a bit confusing. Below, Taylor shares her special tips on what you should keep and what you should throw away for those who decided not to cohabitate with one another before the “I dos.” Keep these notions in mind when choosing items for your registry, as ...
More »Photo by Hugh Forte; Bridal Gown by Romona Keveža; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events Interior Designer and staging expert Taylor Spellman has plenty of experience organizing homes. As the star of Bravo’s Yours, Mine, or Ours she has a keen eye for what works when it comes to piecing one’s personal space together. As many former brides and grooms can attest, combining your whole lives with one another can be a bit of a stressful experience. Not many pairs know much about registering for a wedding before they enter into the process, so they’re often unsure of how to go about noting items they’d like to have in their homes. What’s more: couples who have not lived together before marriage might feel especially nervous about the experience. Essentially, these duos have the opportunity to build an entirely new home once they move in. This is an amazing milestone in one's life, but it can also become a bit confusing. Below, Taylor shares her special tips on what you should keep and what you should throw away for those who decided not to cohabitate with one another before the “I dos.” Keep these notions in mind when choosing items for your registry, as ...
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Wedding photography is as much about the wedding day as it is about the years that follow. Selecting an experienced photographer who shares your style and sensibilities, while understanding your vision, is a decision you will live with forever. Not only will your photographer be by your side in an extremely personal and collaborative way throughout your entire wedding day, but their photographs will be shared with your loved ones for a lifetime. Brilliant wedding photographers must be technical geniuses, navigating the most challenging lighting conditions and working under compressed time constraints, all the while remaining diplomatic and compassionate in order to provide an enjoyable experience. To be the complete package, photographers must have the timing and awareness of photojournalists ... More »
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Carly Waddell's Bridal Gown
Photo courtesy of Idan Cohen's Instagram Wedding bells are ringing in paradise! Last weekend, Bachelor in Paradise alums Carly Waddell and Evan Bass exchanged vows in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The “seemingly unlikely” couple met on the show last season and felt a spark. By the time the season was coming to a close, Evan got... More »
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Behind-the-Scenes of a Bridal Shoot
When brides set off to find their dream dress, very rarely do they consider everything that went into designing each gown they try on. Bridal design houses work tirelessly to create fresh and chic ensembles for each new wave of women getting engaged. Some curious customers may do extra research on the designers that they love, but few get to del... More »
As much as we love the look of a classic white or ivory bridal gown worn in the Western world, we would be remiss to not acknowledge the beautiful wedding ensembles from other cultures. In particular, we have featured many stunning celebrations from couples with Indian and/or South Asian heritages. The saris and lehengas worn by these brides fea... More »
Selecting a wedding venue is no easy feat. Practically every detail of your nuptials hinges upon the location – remember, you don’t even have a set wedding date until your venue contract is signed and your guest list might depend on the capacity, etc. – so we advise you take this decision quite seriously. While the we... More »
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Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Bridal Gown Hem Clean
Even if you are having an indoor wedding, barring rainy weather (and sometimes even embracing it!), there’s a good chance that you will have some portraits taken in the great outdoors. From the golf course of a country club, to the sandy beaches of a resort, or the forest by a rustic lodge, some of our favorite couple shots have come ... More »
Once the vows have been exchanged, the first kiss enacted, and the newlyweds sent back up the aisle, it’s time for the festivities to truly get going. As revelers mix and mingle, they’ll explore the reception space and eventually find their seats at a dinner table showcasing décor that matches the motif of the event. While frien... More »
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Josh Peck is Married! Get the Look of His Classic Tux
Courtesy of Nicole Golfieri's Instagram Nothing says growing up quite like seeing former teen stars from your childhood get married. Josh Peck, best known from Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh wed his sweetheart Paige O’Brien in Malibu over the weekend. Though sadly there was no Drake Bell or Megan Cosgrove in attendance, John Stam... More »
Details, details, details! Any former bride or groom will tell you just how surprised they were at how much thought and work had to go into creating the “little things” for their big day. Smaller elements typically make an event what it is – and that includes the wedding-day ensembles for the bridal party. Men have to pick out ... More »
Who doesn’t love a graceful, timeless event? While all of the new wedding trends are incredibly exciting and fun, we always love to see a beautiful, classic vow exchange. Brides and grooms who want to embrace the elegance of a modern, formal event while also giving a nod to the traditions of the past often find themselves puzzled... More »
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9 Father-Daughter Dance Songs from Movies
Selecting a song for your father-daughter dance can be tough. Often, a bride will choose to let her dad make the decision, but many times he won’t have a strong preference. If music isn’t his thing, perhaps he can draw inspiration from a film. We’ve gathered together nine songs used in popular motion pictures that would work p... More »
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How to Improve Your Vacation with Social Media
Social media is a big aspect of our lives nowadays, for better or for worse. Brides and grooms often have to make the decision whether to have an unplugged wedding or embrace the technology. Traveling – whether for a destination bachelorette party or wedding, your honeymoon, or just a fun vacation with your beloved ... More »
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Lets Get Lexi Shares Preview of Inside Weddings Summer Issue
On November 26, 2016, Alexis Cozombolidis and Hunter Pence exchanged vows in Northern California. The bride, a YouTube star and internet personality, and the groom, an outfielder for the San Francisco Giants and two-time World Series champion, became engaged at Walt Disney World in December of 2015. However, Hunter had known for quite ... More »
When two people get engaged, there will likely be a number of aspects of the wedding-planning process that feel like unfamiliar territory. No matter how many other parties or events you’ve hosted in the past, your nuptials require special care and attention. Perhaps one of the most foreign of concepts you will face is registering for gifts... More »
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Three Royal Wedding Dresses Predicted by Designer Romona Keveža
Courtesy of Romona Keveža Brides who want to feel like a princess on their wedding day should look to bridal designer Romona Keveža. Not only are her designs stunning and timeless, but she has also thrice created dresses that anticipated the gowns worn at royal (or royal adjacent) weddings in recent years. If you choose... More »
