We wrapped up our Livestream of Brides Live Wedding right after Briana and Jason’s sweet first dance to Gloriana’s “(Kissed You) Good Night,” but the party certainly didn’t end there! After a fabulous cocktail hour overlooking the Pacific (and a few more tunes by Gloriana),
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Ceremony • Etiquette
Should a Jewish Bridesmaid Participate in a Christian Wedding Service?
Photo: Mackler Studios
Wedding traditions are tricky to navigate. Our experts weigh in on religious services, and more, in our daily wedding etiquette post.
What’s the rule—does a bridesmaid who’s Jewish have to go through the motions of our Christian service?
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A small girl had stolen her seat on a Florida-bound flight, but Anne barely noticed. The magazine editor was focused not on the child but on the young girl’s father—the spitting image of a man she once dreamt of dating. It had been nearly four years since Anne laid eyes on Curt at a party where both were interested and neither was single—and now, A
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Accessories
A Clutch for a Destination Wedding
Photo: Courtesy of Kayu
Looking for a handbag to carry for an outdoor wedding? Try Kayu‘s woven straw clutch. It’s understated with a feminine, outdoorsy feel (note the shell bow clasp) and will look amazing with a breezy chiffon gown. Tote it in white for a classic look, or add a touch of color with
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Born in New York and living in Los Angeles, Alison and Justin consider themselves a bi-coastal couple. “Especially myself,” the bride, a wardrobe stylist, explains. “Between visiting family and friends and styling clients on both coasts, it’s just my lifestyle.” Their east-meets-west lives also inspired their June nuptials, which were held in an
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Home & Registry
Wedding Registry Must-Haves for Your Super Bowl Party and Beyond
Photo: Getty Images
Whether you’re rooting for the Baltimore Ravens, the San Francisco 49ers or just want a surprise Beyonce-Jay Z halftime duet (put us in that category!), Super Bowl XLVII is the perfect excuse to put on your fat pants and
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Etiquette
How Do I Give Engagement Ring Hints to My Boyfriend?
Photo: Jason Walker for Ira Lippke Studios
Most women dream of a perfect engagement ring long before proposal enters the picture—so why shouldn’t their future fiancés get a little nudge in the right direction once ring-shopping starts? Giving hints to ring preference is tricky, but our we
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When Davide presented Laura with a ring box on her birthday, she balked. Doesn’t he know it’s not nice to give a girl a ring unless it’s the ring? she thought to herself. “Then I looked over at him and saw his face, and I realized that he was about to propose,” she says. “It was the happiest surprise of my life.”
The engagement ring was not just
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Cakes
A Four-Tier Purple Peony Wedding Cake
Photo: Three Little BlackbirdsEveryone loves a good purple palette for weddings! To help all of you purple-loving brides out there, I found this gorgeous peony-embellished wedding cake by Three Little Blackbirds bakery in Colorado. First, pastry chef Erin Schaefgen covered the four
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Runway • Wedding Dresses
Pronovias 2014 Collections: First Look
Photo: Brides
Earlier today, we kicked off Bridal Fashion Week with a front-row seat at the 2014 Pronovias runway presentation. Known for their embellished fabrics, striking silhouettes and fantasy appeal, the 24-piece collection was Pronovias at its best. Below, a few of our favorite
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Brides Live Wedding • Grooms
Behind the Scenes:
Brides Live Wedding Groomswear
Photo Shoot
Photo: Brides
The offices of Brides see its fair share of incredible wedding gowns—ladies, our fashion closet would make you faint—but it’s rare that we get to see a tuxedo in action. That’s why we were so excited about our photo shoot f
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