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CLASSIC S'HUG® WITH TUNNEL SLEEVES IN IVORY
It should come as no surprise that women’s schedules are like a juggling act—the day can take us from the bus stop to the office to a dinner party and from a weekend brunch to a wedding celebration. Whatever the event, it means you are now required to dress up (so fun) for multiple occasions in a single day which can be challenging.
To help you save time and money from bu...
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CAMERA-READY: THE ENGAGEMENT SHOOT Everything you need to know for the best engagement photos.
Plan for your engagement photo shoot
What to Expect
The photographer will take you and your partner through a variety of poses and get to know you both in order to put you at ease, help you loosen up in front of the camera, and capture your individual personalities.
What to Wear
Shop our favorite engagement shoot outfits
If you’re considering an engagement shoot: think natural and relaxed—wea...
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FALL FOR ALL THE COLORSOur favorite bridesmaid colors for fall, as in, all of them.
Fall wedding colors for bridesmaids
FASHION WEATHER
Choosing fall bridesmaid dresses is essentially a double win, because not only are you about to celebrate your most important day with your besties, you'll also be choosing bridesmaid dress colors for the biggest fashion season of the year! That means a runway-inspired, luminous palette of fall colors—warm, shimmering tones that mix and mingle beautifull...
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PLANNING THE PERFECT BACHELORETTE
Plan the perfect bachelorette party
Every bride has a different vision for her bachelorette party. As the bridesmaid or maid-of-honor, it’s your job to make the bride's vision come to life. Here’s how to do it right:
Involve the Bride
Once you decide on a location for the bachelorette party, start planning by having a heart-to-heart with the bride. Find out what her must-haves are, and what’s totally off-limits. You may want to involve one or two other p...
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MOTHER OF THE BRIDE REHEARSAL DINNER ATTIRE
A rehearsal dinner is, in theory, exactly that: a dinner after the wedding rehearsal. In actuality, though, it’s so much more—a chance to have an intimate gathering to thank and toast your closest guests; an opportunity to spend quality time with best friends who have travelled in for the big event; a more private space to give thank you gifts to the wedding party as a symbol of your appreciation. Clearly, it’s an important occasion—one that begs ...
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THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS
In the world of fashion, ‘LBD’ may as well be ‘ABC’: it’s an essential, it forms the basis of many wardrobes, and some would argue it’s the most versatile piece you can own. Of course, not all LBDs are the same, so we’ve created this cheat sheet to the LBD, including what to keep in mind when finding the perfect little black dress for your body type.
Find the little black dress that suits your body type
WHAT MAKES THE LBD SUCH A VERSATILE DRESS?
Coco Chanel is cre...
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10 Ways to Pop the Question: Will You Be My Bridesmaid?
There are endlessly imaginative ways to ask your nearest and dearest to be in your bridal party, whether as Maid of Honor or one of your bridesmaids. Creating a personalized and/or unexpected experience for asking your loved ones to be a part of your wedding day will make the request feel even more meaningful, to both you and your bridal party.
1. The Personalized Bridesmaid Proposal Box
We love the idea of presenting each bridesma...
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Cocktail Attire for Wedding GuestsHow to decipher a ‘cocktail’ dress code, and our top picks to master the look
You’ve received that exciting little piece of mail (a.k.a. a wedding invitation), checked and double checked the date, and sent your RSVP. Now all there is to do is start counting down the days to the big event—and plan your outfit. Many wedding invites specify a ‘cocktail’ dress code. But what is considered cocktail attire for a wedding? What should you actually wear? Sure, you k...
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COCKTAIL ATTIRE FOR WINTER What It Means, What to Wear, and How to Accessorize
There’s no denying it: getting dressed in cocktail attire in the summer is wayyyyy easier than doing so in the winter. For one thing, you don’t have to think about extra layers—what coat to wear on top of your outfit? What to wear underneath to make sure you’re warm enough?—and truth be told, there really just seems to be more options out there as well.
That said, winter cocktail attire is easy if you know a few...
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Family Wedding Photos How to capture the day your way
So Worth It
Needless to say, the wedding photos of you and your new spouse will be some of the most important of the day, but in our experience, everyone is always grateful to have beautiful family wedding photos, too. Capturing these photos can be tricky, logistics messy, and choices difficult, but at the end of the day, you'll have your happiest memories reflected beautifully back to you.
Planning Ahead
It's best to send your ...
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What's the Right Theme for Your Bridal Shower?
Short answer: the best theme for the bridal shower is whatever the bride wants.
That said, if she doesn't already have a specific vision of her shower, we've taken the stress out of choosing, (especially if someone other than the bride is hosting) and put together a list of our top 10 ideas for bridal shower brilliance. All you have to do is modify to individual tastes, and let the bridal shower begin!
The Champagne Brunch
Set up a waffle bar,...
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