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What Your Wedding Shoe Says About You

You may think the hardest part is finished after you lock in the white dress, but the toughest decision is just upon you: shoes! Settling on a wedding shoe involves logistics, taste, and a good working knowledge of your own personal style. To help narrow down your search, I've profiled the five major shoe types and what they say about the bride who rocks them!   Style Me Pretty Contributor - Goli Parvinian is a bridal enthusiast and masters student living in Melbourne, Australia.

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Historic Estate Wedding With Secret Garden Style

If you've ever dreamed of a secret garden-style wedding, allow me to introduce this summertime Virginia fête that's storybook romance brought to life. Captured by Jodi & Kurt Photography, it's the love story of Hannah and Dyer who tied the knot on the bride's family estate that's steeped in history and beauty. We invite you to get lost in the pretty and head over ...

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A Beautiful Tuscan Wedding Seventeen Years in the Making

After 17 years of dating, two beautiful children, and the groom's diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, this family decided to celebrate their love with the destination wedding they'd always dreamed about. Planned by Ema Giangreco, with florals by Giardino Delle Fate and touching images captured by...

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Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock Explains How to Deal with Dress Regret

You said yes to the dress, had your measurements taken, put down your deposit…and, as you were walking out of the boutique, you suddenly wish you hadn’t. If this is you, don’t panic! I’ve worked with many brides who second guessed their choice and I understand how stressful it is. Purchasing your wedding gown is such a big, emotional decision and it can often come with some big, emotional reactions. However, once you...

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The Bride Wore a Pretty Floral Comb in Lieu of a Bouquet

Nothing -- and I mean nothing -- about Laura and Brian's wedding was cookie cutter basic. Instead, they wanted their big day to be bright, happy and full of garden party whimsy. They reinvented the formalities to fit their personal style (hello, statement floral comb!) and treated their guests to a celebration that felt authentically them. Go see the fun for yourself via...

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A Playa Del Carmen Wedding That You Don’t Want to Miss

Great wedding videos draw you in to the couple's story and their wedding celebration like nothing else, and this Playa Del Carmen destination wedding captured by LunArts Films will make you feel like you've known the Bride and Groom for years. You'll laugh when they laugh, cry when they cry, clap at the end of the toasts, and you might even get up and start to dance when they dance – I did. That's what happens...

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Classic Summer Wedding on Martha’s Vineyard

Planning a wedding on Martha's Vineyard is no easy fete. Speaking from experience during my own venue search—things book up quickly! That is, unless you're parents have a home on the island like this stunning Bride, done up by Stacie Ford Weddings. Their classic church ceremony followed by a tented reception is pulling at my seaside-loving heartstrings. Craving a coastal affair packed with elegance? Spend some time with this fete planned by...

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One of the Prettiest Spots to Say I Do in Florida

After perusing this collection of wedding imagery from Joseph Rogero, pews and palms might just be my new favorite combo. Doesn't this scene just make you want to jump through the screen? I wouldn't mind being a guest in this serene space watching two love birds pledge their vows. Thankfully, we can all be virtual guests in...

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A Florence Wedding So Pretty, You’d Swear It Was a Styled Shoot

This elopement comes with a warning. It's so insanely pretty, you might just scrap your big celebration plans and opt for a wedding built for two. The pretty blue and yellow color palette fits right into the rolling hilled landscape of Villa le Fontanelle. It's straight out of a Florence dream all crafted by Tie the Knot Santorini with blooms by...

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Putting the “Health” in a Healthy Marriage

In traditional wedding vows, couples are asked to take each other "in sickness and in health." Even if your ceremony doesn't include those words, getting married binds you to the physical and mental well-being of your spouse. With that in mind, now is the time to learn more about each other's health and discover ways to maximize the quality of your life together.

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See Why This Modern Los Angeles Wedding is a Total Gem

I dare you not to fall in love with the insanely fun details tucked inside this modern Los Angeles wedding. From the show stopping backdrops by Seventh Bixel, to the calligraphy gem table numbers, this party designed by First Comes Love along with florals by ...

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This Is the Ultimate Beach Wedding Inspiration

A little bit dreamy and a whole lot beautiful, this destination wedding inspiration session Crosby + Jon Design at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the ultimate in beach weddings. The lavender, aubergine, and mauve color palette effortlessly complemented the natural surroundings, and...

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How To Choose Wedding Jewelry You Can Wear Again

If you're on the hunt for wedding day jewelry that you can wear long after the celebration is over, you're not alone. We know it isn't always easy to find pieces that can transition from the day to every day. So today we're sharing the tricks of the trade on how to choose jewelry that works well with your fave cardigan AND your wedding dress. Scroll for our tips! Shown Above: 1. ...

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The Most Instagrammed Engagement Spots in the U.S.

One of the first (and most exciting) parts of getting engaged is announcing it on social media! Brilliant Earth scoured Instagram (100,000 photos to be exact!) and found the top spots in six cities to 'gram your proposal at.  ...

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Curate a Thoughtful + Practical Wedding Welcome Bag

Your out-of-town guests have literally gone the extra mile to attend your wedding. They've doled out extra funds for travel – and probably budgeted a little more for accommodations. All because they love you that much. Here's how to put together a bag that says "Welcome! I'm so glad you're here!" Jose Villa Photography Pick a Bag ...or a box, or a basket.

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Combining the Ease of a Beach Affair with the Elegance of the Big City

Don't be fooled by this wedding's beach locale. Despite a toes-in-the-sand location, it is all elegance and glamour straight out of a big city affair. And when you hear that the planked floors and sailcloth tented venue were built just for this celebration, it all makes sense. Designed by Cassandra & Company along with lush blooms by...

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This Couple Survived a Home Renovation During Wedding Planning

I first need to give this couple a round of applause for their impeccably classic style—gorgeous aren't they? And second, they deserve mad props for planning such a stunning day, with the help of Events by La Fete, WHILE renovating their home. Say what?! I can somewhat relate as my hubs and I purchased a new home the same month of our wedding. But to handle a renovation during the planning...

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An Enchanting Wedding at the Island of Gods

Bali is one of my favorite destinations – the pristine sandy shores, the rolling waves in the enticingly blue water, the sunny skies, the green rice fields, and the warm hospitality from everyone I met. So it's no surprise this enchanting "Island of Gods" was the perfect choice for this Australian couple, who wanted to pay homage to their Indonesian heritage on their wedding day. The gorgeous photos by ...

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Our Favorite New Idea: The Getting Ready Brunch

Take two of your favorite pastimes, say: getting ready with the girls and brunch with besties, put them together and voila—you've got the sweetest way to prep for your wedding day! Kaitlin of The Every Hostess and Amy Caroline Photography are providing the gorgeous inspiration for us today—from the table set with colorful blooms by...

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When an Art Director + Brewery Owner Tie the Knot

You might not immediately think of a brewery as a dream wedding venue, but for Kim and Scott, it perfectly fit the bill. As co-owner of Triple Crossing Brewery, Scott wanted to give his bride the ultimate blank canvas to bring her modern design vision to life and the result was a black and white lovefest with lush greenery woven into every detail. Thanks to Kim Stockwell for the photos that...

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