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DEAR 'OL DAD — He wiped your bum before you could, he carried you on his shoulders before he couldn't and he probably even dressed you from time to time (bless him for trying, anyway). He may not be the most fashionable family member, but the father of the bride deserves to feel great on the big day too! Read on for eight charming touches to keep your dad looking dapper. WHITE ON WHITE  We love the classic look of a white tie on...

In a world where couples are breaking wedding traditions and won't settle for anything less than unique, it's no surprise elopements are on the rise. That said, elopements today may look much different from that of your grandmother's. We've seen simple and sweet elopements, quick and quirky elopements, large and lavish elopements and everything in between. Whichever direction you go, there may be more to planning an elopement than you think. Keep reading so there are no surprises. Location  If you choose to elope, the sky...

Floriography - the language of flowers - is an art that flourished in the Victorian Era under a mix of writers, poets, and publishers.  The language quickly gained favor in the 1800’s and became a favorite of royalty.  In addition to being a wonderful way to communicate one’s feelings for a lover without one’s royal court knowing their business.  It was also a discrete way for a lover to communicate their intentions without the awkwardness of words or the...

For many years wedding season has been about recreating Pinterest boards, scrapbooks or cuttings from a magazine. However, this year we have started to notice more weddings are less magazine inspired and more personalized, which we are personally loving. Nonetheless, Fall of 2016 will be no exception. Here is a sneak peek of the hottest Fall 2016 wedding trends. Let us know in the comments below which of these trends you most excited to see Fall Wedding Color Trends Every wedding is under a theme and/or color selection...

If you switched on the news lately, it is easy to think of all the things that divide us. It could be something complicated like faith or politics. It could be something less complicated, after all Internet wars erupt over the silliest of topics. But one thing humans share across cultures, countries, continents? People getting married. Call us optimists, but we would rather focus on things we have in common. Do remember - while some of the customs described...

We are in bridal season glory and we couldn't be happier.  However, we have our eyes set on a very important aspect of the bride and that's her gorgeous locks. After all, when you are walking down the aisle you want to look beautiful from head to toe. Although, traditional bridal hairstyles such as curls and updos will never go out of style... This year we are looking at a more modern take on bridal hair trends. 2016 has been the year of the contemporary modern...

You have obsessed about your table arrangements, the seating plan and your dress (obviously!). That is unless you went full-on bridezilla. In that case, you obsessed about every. single. thing. On a side-note while it's easy to become persnickety about the details, please don't turn into one of those people. In our book, there is one thing that is definitely worth obsessing about. The delicious, delectable, scrumdiddlyumptious Wedding Cake! (like you even had to ask). Pardon us, while we soothe our sweet...

Josh Martinez, a thrill seeking photographer with a love for indigenous Alaska, first had the idea of photographing a bride in a glacier pool while piloting a helicopter over Knik Glacier. Eventually, a courageous couple came looking for a photographer who would produce out-of-this-world wedding photos. Alas, the viral sensation "Glacier Bride" was born. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyN-VrnWX8c Martinez, who has shot all over North America, says nothing compares to Alaska. After seeing the Glacier Bride photos, we have to agree! A talented and innovative photographer alone wasn't enough to...

This year, Bridal Fashion Week coincided with Tax Day and Earth Day. Unless your job depends on it, you may have missed the lavish event. Were you buried in old receipts? Busy wondering if you want to attempt taxes yourself? Maybe you went green for the day and turned off the tele. Lucky for those who missed out, following anything and everything wedding IS our job; so we listened, we watched and we Instagram stalked. Alas, we present you,...

Congratulations, you have finally decided on a wedding theme and venue. You have decided on a Beach Wedding. Beaches can be among the most beautiful settings to have a wedding in. However, finding the right way to showcase the beauty of the beach and your wedding theme may not be the easiest thing to do. Just like any other wedding venue and theme, a beach wedding takes a lot of planning and dedication. Although, planning a beach wedding may...