Entries tagged “wedding”

Why'd She Invite My Ex?!

I can't face my ex and his new girlfriend at my best friend's weddingBy Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzQ: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN:  I'm really upset with my best friend "J" whom I've known since I was ten. We've...

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Do You Need to be Married to be Happy?

Amy and John ask women if they feel the need to be married in order to be happy.   What do you think?  Is marriage a prerequisite for happiness?  Leave a comment below....

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Seeing Red

Our bride-to-be tackles a tricky chair challenge.By Sara CardaceNow that I've officially got a dress in my closet, the caterer just about nailed down, and my industrious fiancé working on save-the-dates, my wind is wandering to other, more trivial matters....

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Save the Date

Our bride-to-be approaches the six-month milestone.By Sara CardaceSomehow while my mind was buzzing along happily contemplating other wedding-related matters, enough time passed that I'm now in the danger zone on my save-the-dates. I'm told they need to go out at...

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Progress! (At Last...)

Our bride-to-be seals the deal with a caterer.By Sara CardaceI'm happy to report that we are now 99 percent sure that we're going to go with Chef Rossi of the Raging Skillet for our catering needs. John and I snuck...

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Something Old

Our bride-to-be hits the consignment stores in her quest for the perfect wedding dress.By Sara CardaceSince things are moving along somewhat well with the wedding planning (though I still have not selected an officiant, planned a shower, mapped out invitations...

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Bride's Dress Revisited

Our bride considers non-bridal dress options. The more I talk to people about what I'm going to wear to the wedding, the more I'm reconsidering my former anything-goes attitude. I still really, really want to avoid spending a lot...

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Showers of Happiness

With a lot of the "big" wedding planning out of the way, our bride's attention turns to her bridal shower. By Sara Cardace Readers, I'm starting to understand why people freak out so much over these things. (Weddings, that...

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Wedding Dress Shopping, Take Two!

The Dubious Bride takes another shot at finding the dress of her dreams. by Sara Cardace I'm not even sure how I stumbled across Jenny Yoo, but I'm so glad I did. Kleinfeld wasn't really my bag--I really just...

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The Best Candy Vendors

Give guests a candy treat at your wedding reception.By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyGuests love candy. Hard candies. Toffees. Chocolates. Mallows. You name it. You can load up a table with apothecary-style glass jars and silver candy scoopers and...

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Creative Place Cards

Add a touch of whimsy to your wedding reception.By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comIt's hard to beat a simple, classic place card with beautiful calligraphy. But if your reception is laced with seasonal flourishes or if you're trying...

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The Best Invitation Fonts

Our favorite scripts, from classic to contemporary.By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comFonts can affect the look of your correspondence papers as much as the ink color and card stock. So if you were selective about having, say, chocolate...

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Bridal Shower Games

These unique games will be the life of any party.By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comBridal Bingo isn't for everyone. If you're planning a shower for a group that won't be amused by Sex Dice or a bonnet fashioned...

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Serve Wine With Flair

Six cool cccessories for oenophiles.By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comKnowing which wine to serve at a dinner party is one thing. Knowing what to serve it in is something else entirely. For starters, chill a few bottles of...

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Unique Bridal Party Gifts

Show your gratitude with thoughtful gifts.By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comThis is going to hurt: your bridal party is not as excited about your wedding as you are. Sure, they're looking forward to the celebration and are honored...

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How to Lose Those Last Five Pounds

Sensible Diet Tips From the Experts By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.com Five pounds should be easy to lose, but it rarely is. Especially when it's those last five pounds standing between you and your ideal weight....

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Bridal Shower Alternatives

Try one of these four fun, nontraditional ways to celebrate your pending marriage with the women in your life By Meredith Levy and Tara MandyEditors of BFFBridal.com Sipping tea and playing "Who Knows the Bride Best?" with every woman...

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Making Memories

Alternative ways to document the day, from nontraditional albums to silhouette portraits By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.com Traditional wedding albums are just that: traditional. They'll never go out of style. (And nothing will please the in-laws more...

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