Big weddings are back on trend now that Long Island couples can plan their trips down the aisle without a long list of unknowns leading the way. “It’s out of control,” Babylon-based celebrity wedding planner Michael Russo says of the wedding business now. Russo adds he’s seeing a new excitement at receptions too because people can feel free to socialize and party. …
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What My Wedding Hanbok Taught Me About Ancient Korean Royalty
The dangui, as this style of hanbok was called—one of two traditional gowns I would wear on my wedding day—was once a dress reserved for Joseon Dynasty queens, princesses, and high-ranking female courtiers for minor palace ceremonies. The phoenix on the dangui jacket and skirt, I learned, stood for rebirth and immortality, insignia exclusive to female monarchs of the Joseon …
Read More »The Challenge’s Zach Nichols, Jenna Compono Wedding Photos, Details
Second time’s the charm. The Challenge‘s Zach Nichols and Jenna Compono may have had to wait over a year for their dream wedding, but the big day was everything they could have hoped for. “It was worth the wait,” Compono, 29, gushes exclusively to Us Weekly about their Saturday, April 2, nuptials. “It’s something you really only get to do …
Read More »24 Bridal Hair Accessories and Headpieces Perfect for Any Bride
While the right dress and shoes are often a priority as it relates to wedding planning, bridal hair accessories offer a fashionable upgrade to any look. Even the most simplistic bride-to-be should consider accessorizing ahead of the big day. With so many options in the market, it can feel overwhelming to find that perfect piece to complement your blossoming bridal …
Read More »Wedding planning on a budget as prices rise
PHOENIX — It’s the time of year when people are starting their wedding planning, but the demand is higher than ever for clothing, vendors, and venues. That’s because so many people have been postponing their big day because of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to The Knot, a wedding website and magazine, there will be 2.6 million weddings this year, compared …
Read More »Wedding Planner Answers Questions Couples Are Too Scared to Ask
As a wedding planner, I’m used to answering questions people are too embarrassed to ask. There are polite ways to say that you don’t want kids or unvaccinated guests at your nuptials. You don’t have to serve a meal or register, but this should be clearly communicated to guests. Loading Something is loading. Wedding planning can take a lot of …
Read More »I’m Wedding Planning With a Disability
Brides is committed to guiding ALL couples through not only their wedding planning journey, but through relationship milestones and ups and downs. Every love story is beautiful, has its own distinct history, and its own trials—there’s no relationship that looks the same. To celebrate that uniqueness, we’re asking couples to open up about their love story, for our latest column, …
Read More »Wedding Planner Reveals Top Tips for Brides
If you’ve ever planned a wedding, you’ll know that it can be quite an undertaking. With the average engagement period being about 15 months in the U.S, there is a lot to think about during that time––from guest lists to the menu to outfits and decorations. Elyse and Betsy are the sister team behind The Wedding Planning Guide, a Chicago-based …
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