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“It’s more than just putting some lipstick on:” With a Sole Focus on You and Your Day, Genie Artistry Brings All Your Bridal Visions to Life
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“It’s more than just putting some lipstick on:” With a Sole Focus on You and Your Day, Genie Artistry Brings All Your Bridal Visions to Life

Jeanine LeClair and the passionate artists of Genie Artistry value connection, communication, and inclusivity. Every bride wants to look their best on the big day, but the idea of “best” is beautifully different for everyone that walks down the aisle. Some want a look that’s big and bold, some want sleek and elegant, and others […]

What Should THEY Wear? The Pros and Cons of Wedding Guest Dress Codes
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What Should THEY Wear? The Pros and Cons of Wedding Guest Dress Codes

Are wedding guest dress codes a total “bridezilla” move? Or is it a way to ensure everyone looks and feels their best? Black-Tie, White-Tie, Upscale Casual – there are a million ways to say (more or less!) the same thing: show up to my wedding looking good. But does enforcing a dress code seem a […]

“We have hundreds of weddings under our belt, so clients can come to a trusted source and talk things out:” La Bella Planners Offers a New and Innovative Service for Brides on a Budget
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“We have hundreds of weddings under our belt, so clients can come to a trusted source and talk things out:” La Bella Planners Offers a New and Innovative Service for Brides on a Budget

Wedding planning comes with questions – lots of them! Private Planning Sessions with Jeanenne La Bella of La Bella Planners can provide the answers, guidance, and support you need. It’s a familiar timeline for any bride-to-be: there’s the unbridled excitement when your fiancé slips the ring on your finger, the exuberant joy when you share […]

Why She Shouldn’t Be a Bridesmaid
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Why She Shouldn’t Be a Bridesmaid

Here’s our advice for selecting your bridesmaids: choose people you love. Period.    If there’s one thing that weddings bring out, it’s tradition. Suddenly there are tons of rules you’re expected to follow: you have to wear a white dress, you have to register for gifts, and you have to include your cousin Kaitlin in […]

Pnina Tornai Marks a Return to the Runway With a New Couture Collection
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Pnina Tornai Marks a Return to the Runway With a New Couture Collection

The famed designer debuted dramatic designs with a vibrant New York Bridal Fashion Week show.  A grandiose hall, an energetic band, and an opulent vibe provided the backdrop to a long-awaited premiere.   On October 14th, acclaimed designer Pnina Tornai debuted “Mariages,” an innovative collection of bridal and eveningwear that, at moments, drew literal gasps and […]

“Let Me Sweat The Small Stuff, While You Soak in That ‘Just Married’ Feeling”: Events by Shannon Offers Knowledge, Passion, and Empathy as You Plan Your Wedding
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“Let Me Sweat The Small Stuff, While You Soak in That ‘Just Married’ Feeling”: Events by Shannon Offers Knowledge, Passion, and Empathy as You Plan Your Wedding

With experience on both sides of the aisle, wedding planner Shannon O’Connor of Events by Shannon is ready to help you curate the wedding day of your dreams. Some brides are totally prepared to handle every intimate detail of their weddings. But for all the brides who’ve been scrolling Pinterest since high school, there are […]

How Do You Address Your Wedding Invitations? Here Are All The Ways
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How Do You Address Your Wedding Invitations? Here Are All The Ways

You’re inviting married couples, non-married couples that live together, couples with children – how do you address your wedding invitations? Here are all the ways! You can’t wait to celebrate your wedding day with friends and family! But as you start putting everything together, you may start to wonder – how do you address your […]

7 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake
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7 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake

Looking for a unique way to satisfy your matrimonial sweet tooth? Here are 7 alternatives to a traditional wedding cake You’ve dined, danced, and said “I do!” And now, you’re ready for a little sweet treat to end the night (the edible kind, that is ???? ). But as beautiful as some wedding cakes can […]