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Ready, Set, Shop (for Your Wedding Gown!)

When it comes to clothing purchases, the wedding gown is in a class of its own. No other garment is as 'it has to be perfect' as this one, and it's probably the finest and most expensive item of clothing you'll ever buy.

White Carpet News

When it comes time to find that perfect gown for your big day, there are many different styles and trends to choose from. Learn more about the variety of bridal gowns available and find the right one for you.

Face Time

With the right skin-care products, you're guaranteed to look your radiant best on the big day. Here's the scoop.

How to Dress Your Leading Men

A Bold Move Your groom will be the stand-out guy when he chooses accessories in a slightly brighter shade than those worn by his groomsmen. Here, we put the spotlight on him with a solid-colored vest and a striped tie, near left , both in a punchy shade of pink; for the groomsmen, we chose a paler hue for the vest, far left , and to pull the look together, a polka-dot tie in the same vivid pink...

De-Stress & Energize

If you're feeling frazzled (and what bride doesn't?), start each day with a few minutes of meditation. Here's some advice from Erica Gragg, coauthor of Bikini Bootcamp.

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5 Brilliant Ideas

Be confident buying your engagement and wedding rings with these tips. 1. Ensure your diamond is conflict-free. Amnesty International U.S.A. ( amnestyusa.org ) advises asking: 'How do I know that your jewelry does not contain conflict diamonds (ones that are unethically mined)?' 'Can you tell me where these diamonds came from?'

Accessories to Finish Your Bridal Look

Details, details… No, we don't mean flowers or wedding favors here, but the details that help make a truly beautiful you. We're talking about bridal accessories. If you're just recovering from the momentous, you may be tempted to say, 'Enough! I'll forgo all the fussy finishing touches!' Resist!

Bridal Beauty Overview

Every bride wants to be gorgeous on her wedding day. little wonder, since you'll be watched closely by three important audiences (your groom, your guests, and your photographer's camera ). The following beauty tips will help make sure you'll be ready for this most photographed, most gazed upon day of your life.

Choosing The Perfect Dress

Your wedding gown provides a chance to dress completely differently than you do on any other day in your life, so feel free to pursue your bridal fantasies when you start shopping.

Class Act: Wedding Gowns by Birnbaum & Bullock

Steven Birnbaum Collection is a sophisticated blend of classic cuts, clean lines and sleek, modern touches. For instance, many of the gowns have timeless tuxedo elements, like piping down the sides and sewn-in pockets.

De-Stress & Energize

If you're feeling frazzled (and what bride doesn't?), start each day with a few minutes of meditation. Here's some advice from Erica Gragg, coauthor of Bikini Bootcamp.

Diamonds for Your Wedding Day

Timeless Charm Antique pear-shaped diamond cluster ring, by Kentshire. Circle of Love Pendant with round moissanite jewels in 14K white gold, by Reeves Park. Heirloom Quality Chandelier earrings in 18K white gold with white sapphires and diamonds, by Rhonda Faber Green.

Dressing The Bridal Party

From patterns to colors to accessories, your bridal party's attire should reflect your own style. While there are some traditional guidelines based on time of day and wedding formality ( see below ), these are not hard and fast rules. Here are some ideas for getting the look you want for your bridal party.

Face Time

With the right skin-care products, you're guaranteed to look your radiant best on the big day. Here's the scoop.

Find the Perfect Wedding Band

Ready to choose your wedding rings? Here's the information you need to find the styles that suit you both.

Gown Shopping Primer

The wedding gown you select will probably be the most meaningful-and expensive-piece of clothing you'll ever own. Therefore, shopping for your gown can be not only a highly charged emotional experience but also a serious financial commitment.

Groom's Glossary

Suit Styles Tuxedo: A single- or double-breasted jacket with matching trousers (usually with a side satin stripe). Tuxedos are the preferred choice for formal or semiformal evening weddings, and are now a popular choice for afternoon weddings as well. Tuxedos come in a variety of fabrics and colors.

Guide to Getting in Shape

According to a recent survey of Bridal Guide readers, 63.4% of engaged women plan to start a diet in the months leading up to their wedding, and 74.2% say they'll embark on an exercise regimen. Is it any wonder? The pressure to look absolutely fabulous on your wedding day. no second chances!. can be intense. Problem is, that pressure can lead some brides-to-be to go on crazy crash diets (the gra...

How to Dress Your Leading Men

A Bold Move Your groom will be the stand-out guy when he chooses accessories in a slightly brighter shade than those worn by his groomsmen. Here, we put the spotlight on him with a solid-colored vest and a striped tie, near left , both in a punchy shade of pink; for the groomsmen, we chose a paler hue for the vest, far left , and to pull the look together, a polka-dot tie in the same vivid pink...

Perfectly Suited

A properly fitted tuxedo jacket lies smoothly from shoulder to shoulder across the back, with enough room for comfortable arm movement (have your groom-to-be give you a hug to gauge his comfort level). If the shoulder padding extends beyond his shoulders, the jacket is too big; if the jacket creases in the back, it's too small.

Ready, Set, Shop (for Your Wedding Gown!)

When it comes to clothing purchases, the wedding gown is in a class of its own. No other garment is as 'it has to be perfect' as this one, and it's probably the finest and most expensive item of clothing you'll ever buy.

Real Brides' Diet & Exercise Tips

Your wedding is fast approaching, and of course you hope to look your absolute best. If, for you, that means dropping a few pounds so you look better in your gown, read on. We asked brides who successfully met their own pre-wedding weight-loss goals to tell us how they managed to keep their hands out of the cookie jar and their bodies in motion in the months before their big day.

Shopping for the Perfect Diamond

You've probably already heard about the '4Cs,' those famous universally accepted measurements of a diamond's value. Now all you need to decide is which are most important to you when choosing your gem. Cut: The Royal Treatment Loving the blue gems?

Tux Tutorial

These tips are tailored to help him suit up in style. This modern take on a two-buton tuxedo features subtle tone-on-tone stripes; a notch collar with satin lapels and silver-hued accessories lend an distinction.

Walk This Way

Make sure you shine on the big day. Get ready for your walk down the aisle with these tips for perfect posture. Imagine yourself walking down the aisle. The dress is gorgeous. but is your posture? To really shine when you're in the spotlight, you may need a little practice to keep your shoulders from slumping, says Kathleen Porter, author of Ageless Spine, Lasting Health.

Well Groomed

Billy Jealousy Hot Towel Pre-Shave Treatment provides an old-fashioned barber-shop experience at home, and also softens his beard and conditions his skin. ClarinsMen After Shave Energizer helps heal nicks while reducing redness and irritation with its icy-cool finish.

Whimsical Gowns: Ines Di Santo

Di Santo believes if a bride is physically constrained, then she'll feel emotionally constrained. With the goal of having fun in mind, Di Santo's wedding dress designs are romantic and whimsical.

White Carpet News

When it comes time to find that perfect gown for your big day, there are many different styles and trends to choose from. Learn more about the variety of bridal gowns available and find the right one for you.

Workout Routine for a Backless Gown

The following workout routines (with variations for both gym and home workouts) were developed by Bonne Marano, a certified personal trainer in New York City and founder of Fittobetied.cc , to help you get strong and look great in your wedding gown.

Workout Routine for a Sheath

The following workout routines (with variations for both gym and home workouts) were developed by Bonne Marano, a certified personal trainer in New York City and founder of Fittobetied.cc , to help you get strong and look great in your wedding gown. Please remember, when you try this or any other new fitness regime: safety first! If you're not sure you understand an exercise please seek out a qu...

Workout Routine for a Strapless Wedding Dress

The following workout routines (with variations for both gym and home workouts) were developed by Bonne Marano, a certified personal trainer in New York City and founder of Fittobetied.cc , to help you get strong and look great in your wedding gown. Please remember, when you try this or any other new fitness regime: safety first! If you're not sure you understand an exercise please seek out a qu...

Workout Routine for a Sweetheart Neckline

If you're not sure you understand an exercise please seek out a qualified fitness professional who can check your form in person.

Your Day, Your Style

From reception ideas to special favors, from the location selection to the invitations, brides are putting their personal stamp on just about everything. And today's bride can even add her own individual flair to her gown.

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