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Being a bride can be challenging. Planning involves a lot of wand a lot of emotions. Its nice to know other brides have beeyour sparkly wedding shoes before you. Want to know what wwell? What deserved a do-over? Read on as four recent brides on their weddings and share their big-day advice.

Lallie & RussellFor their May 2014 nuptials, Lallie and Russell remembered wedding was about the joining of two people and not the smal

tails. The bride recommends keeping the guest list under 100.Keeping it smaller made it possible to speak to everyone

made it more intimate for our guests as well, she says.They married at a private home in North Myrtle Beach, So

Carolina, followed by a brunch reception at a nearby restauThe brunch was affordable, and the early celebration gave the cple and their guests time to enjoy the day. The brides and groofriends hosted an afterparty that night at a local bar.

Still, Lallie would have changed one thing: not hiring a prosional photographer. She hired a friend of a friend and realized the wedding that the photographer wasnt a pro.

I wish I had more photos to look back on and remember

day, she says.Luckily, Russells and her friends shot some good photos to

plement what the photographer shot.

LALLIES TIP:This is about you and your future husband andrest of your lives together as a married couple. ... Seriously, dsweat the small stuff.

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Creators.com photo courtesy of Robert ShoemakerRecent bride Lallie - posing for photos with her husband, Russell- tells other brides not to sweat the small stuff.


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Ashley & CollinAshley and Collin married in Septem-

ber 2013 in a formal barn wedding, inNew Yorks Hudson Valley.

The bride wore a custom KathrynConover dress that cost $3,000, a hugesavings, since most of the bridal store

dresses Ashley liked were over $8,000.Ashley and Collin served food theyliked, such as passed bites, craft beersand local meats. They didnt have a wed-ding cake, either. They instead served acheese plate for dessert, because thatis how we always end a meal when wehave date nights.

They also saved money by havingAshleys mother craft the flowers.

My mom exchanged her time andvolunteered to help out of her local flo-ral shop in exchange for learning how tomake flower crowns, bouquets and bou-

tonnieres, as well as how to make flow-ers last, she says.

ASHLEYS TIP:Plan a surprise for your-self as a bride, she says, suggesting youask your mother or maid of honor togive you something to wear for the wed-

ding, such as jewelry or a hair accessory.Just something to make you feel extraspecial on your big day.

Jenna & JosephJenna and Joseph married in June 2014

in Bayonne, New Jersey.The wedding turned out exactly how

I wanted it, and I couldnt ask for any-thing better, says the bride, whose fa-vorite moment was being at the churchand sitting next to her soon-to-be hus-band.

JENNAS TIP: When it comes down tomaking a decision, whether it be big orsmall, make sure it is what you and yourfiance feel is best, she says.

Michelle & DaveMichelle and Dave exchanged vows

in December 2013, in New York City,where they had two witnesses, thebrides brother and grooms sister. Theydidnt have a formal engagement partyor bridal shower, and they also skippeda first dance and simply enjoyed slowdancing throughout the reception.

Instead ofspeeches fromthe best man ormaid of honor,the couple wel-comed theirguests by de-scribing howwe were feelingand then in ahumorous way,sort of roastedthe room. It was afun way to intro-duce our gueststo one anotherand tell everyonewhy certain people were importanin our lives.

MICHELLES TIP:Play by your ownand dont compare yourself or wedding to others. Not only will

event be even more memorablealso) bridesmaids and guests will you for not putting them througsame dog and pony show theyvethrough for years.

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Bridesmaids invest a lot of their time, ener-gy and money. According to the wedding in-dustry survey site The Wedding Report, theymay each spend over $1,000 on bridesmaidresponsibilities such as buying a dress, host-ing a bridal shower, traveling and bookinga hotel room. To thank them for all of theireffort and support, brides love to get theirbridesmaids fabulous thank-you gifts. Hereare the top trends in gifts for bridesmaids:

JewelryThe top picks in bridesmaid jewelry, oftencoordinated with bridesmaid dresses, include

fashion-forward initials and name necklacesor collections of bangle bracelets with beadsor crystals.

Another trend is having custom jewelrymade using sand from a bridesmaids favoritebeach. Holly Daniels Christensen, founderand chief designer at Dune Jewelry says thatbrides often look through her companysmassive sandbank of authentic sands from beaches all overthe world, to find one thats most fitting. It might be a beachwhere the bride and her friends went on a girls getaway orspring break, or a favorite lake where they spend every sum-

mer, says Christensen. Then brides choose a jewelry piecesuch as a sandbead necklace or just the sandbead to add to abead bracelet collection the bridesmaid already owns. Otherpopular items are heart-shaped pendants filled with person-alized-pick sands. When bridesmaids get these jewelry gifts,the present comes with favorite memories.

Personalized GiftsKathryn Drury Wagner, senior manager of conte

present trend site Gifts.com, says, Personalization, sumonogramming a gift, or adding a date or message, is b

classic idea and totally on-trend. Some of the gifts that ner names as top trends include decor items like perized trays for entertaining and phone cases or tablet slYou can go big with a personalized item, or go small wsurprising item like a personalized Pop-Tarts box ($17.the site) that may remind the bridesmaid of breakfastenjoyed back in college or road trip snacks.

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Wagner suggests a few personalized gift detail trends, likewood engraving and laser etching, as well as using contrastingcolor embroidery to make initials pop. Also, Wagner says thatpersonalizing gifts with images is now a popular option, one thatcan be used on phone cases, wine charms and other items.

Joseph Dolac, director of merchandising for RedEnvelope,says that personalization is a top choice in gifts because, Peo-ple want the opportunity to deliver a gift that makes a wow

statement. Personalized chalkboards, for example. You canchange it every day, such as adding to a list of 100 ReasonsI Love you or kitchen blackboard where you can write themenu or something like, Dinner is ready; take it or leave it!A sense of humor and personality can come through.

PillowsAs dcor items, pillows make a statement and can also

be personalized to each bridesmaid. Dolac says that leadingtrends include Silk, velvet and linen-combination pillows.Pillows with quotes or lovely statements embroidered orprinted on them can add some flair to the bridesmaids home.

Designer AccessoriesBridesmaids who love their labels will delight at getting aKate Spade bracelet or a Jonathan Adler mini pouch, afford-able items in top-name designers collections. Tiffany keychains and other budget-friendly items come in that signa-ture light blue box, always a pleasing presentation to belovedbridesmaids.

Glittery GiftsWagners collection of top gift picks for bridesma

cludes a gold glittery flash, personalized to each bridesAnd fashion items with sparkle, such as headbands, artrend, enjoyed by bridesmaids of all ages, as well as jbridesmaids in their teens who dont get a flask.

Pampering ItemsAlso in the designer name gift category, a trio of lip gfrom the Bobbi Brown line is a welcome gift, and paming lotion or massage oil collections are also top trendbridesmaids to indulge themselves. Especially trendhand- and foot-soothing products like spa gloves or ssugar scrubs, and organic honey or peppermint lotions.

Cocktail ItemsPair a colorful bottled beverage, like the bright pink

Sauza sparkling watermelon margarita, with a pair ofgarita glasses hand-painted with watermelon colors or termelon motif, and add watermelon-print cocktail naand coasters for a cocktails-for-two basket.

And of course, add in a handwritten, personalized nothanks to each bridesmaid, thanking her for everythingdone to add even more joy and excitement to your wedas well as for years of the gift of her friendship.



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Planning a wedding means making plenty of decisions,and one of the most important - and, hopefully, enjoyable- choices youll make will be to select your wedding colors.Yet even when its fun, choosing a wedding color can bechallenging, as you strive for a look thats both on-trendand true to your personal tastes.

Every wedding offers ample opportunities forpersonalization and your choice of wedding color willinfluence many of your other decisions, from the colorof your grooms boutonniere to the appearance of yourwedding invitations, says Heidi Smith, wedding expertwith Invitations by Dawn. Your wedding color should

have special significance to you and your intended, andshould set the tone for the overall look and feel of yourwedding.

As spring bridal season approaches, Smith and thewedding consultants at Invitations by Dawn point to thesehot colors for 2014:

Purple- The color experts at Pantone have duradiant orchid as their feature color for 2014, and the perfect for weddings, whether you choose a deep, rich or a lighter shade with pink undertones. Purple spealove, joy and health - all qualities every bride hopes f

her wedding day. Announce your wedding color with pwedding invitations that give guests a sneak peek at thyouve chosen for your big day. Purple works well in virevery aspect of your wedding - bouquets to bridedresses, favors to table linens. You can even use puryour wedding cake and desserts by incorporating fruitpurple hues such as plums or deliciously ripe blueberri

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Metallics- Great Gatsby inspired looks havebrought metallics to the fore in this years bridal fashions.Gold, silver, bronze and coppers add both sparkle and classto a wedding, whether you choose to incorporate metallichues in your wedding invitations or opt for bold, statementjewelry to pair with an elegant, period-inspired weddinggown. Combined with basic black or pure white, goldand silver shine with class in table linens and chair covers.Copper or bronze on foil wedding invitations shimmer,shine and seduce.

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White - No shade is more strongly assowith weddings than white, and the color remains choice for bridal needs in all its variations, from cre

ecru and snowy white. As a wedding color, white sof purity and promise, and is the ideal shade to underthe optimism and hope for the future that embodies wedding. Mix shades of white to create a singular effecexample, pair cream table linens with ivory chair coverblush-hued roses for a stunning, inspirational table. Wwedding invitations can either be subtly classic or mand evocative when accented with a pop of color.

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Chelle Cordero

Given the opportunity to wear her moms heirbridal gown, one bride may opt for the sentimenwhile another may choose something that will be uniher own. The bridal gown choice is personal for each b

To wear her mothers dress, a bride needs a goodgreat seamstress and Moms willingness to let her d

ter decide how the dress will be modernized. SomeMoms dress is not only vintage (aka old-fashionedyellowed or moth-eaten and beyond repair. A good stress will be able to tell if there is any hope in salvagincherished gown.

Daughter may be a different size or figure shapeMom on her wedding day. If she is smaller than her alterations should be easier, as dresses can always be in. If the young bride is larger than her mom was she walked down the aisle, the seamstress may have tomatching material to supplement the body of the Other options include using a piece of the vintage draccessorize a more modern gown or even taking a sal

able piece to make a ring pillow, purse or handkerchcarry down the aisle.

Before any work is done, find out what the approxcost for alterations and restoration, if necessary, will additional fabric will be needed, make sure it is avaiIf wearing your moms wedding gown is important tomake sure that you allow sufficient time for alterationenough time to find a new gown if for some reasoncannot wear Moms dress; remember that once the sctouch the vintage gown, there is no going back, so bethat your concept is clear. Take before-and-after picas well as a few steps along the way. These pictures cinto your bridal memories book (include a photo ofmom in her dress on her wedding day) for extra sweespecial memories.

Creators.com photo courtesy of DublinerAn updated vintage wedding dress can make wonderfulmemories for the bride and her mom.

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Wedding dress alterations cost, and many who havegone through the process seem to agree that this is not thetime to look for a bargain. Ask family and friends for ref-erences. Ask to see some of the work the seamstress hasdone, and meet with the seamstress before hand to findout if she can recommend alterations and respect your vi-

sion. Some fabrics are easier to work with than others, somake sure that the professional you choose has experienceworking with the type of fabric you have.

Even though you have already selected Moms high-necked and long-sleeved gown, take a look (in cataloguesor in person) and see what modern styling you like. Whataspects of your moms dress are desirable even after anyneeded alterations? If the bodice, beading, flare skirt, etc.appeals to you, then find out if the other alterations willgo with it. Discuss these alterations with your seamstressto make sure these are possible. It is probably a good ideato share your alteration ideas with Mom as well so thatthere are no last-minute regrets and tears when the new-

old dress is finished.Make sure you are wearing the right foundation gar-

ments when you try the dress on. Even if youve beenin love with your moms wedding picture and adore thedress, you may react differently when you actually see iton your person. If possible during the initial alterations,

have the dress sized just a little bit bigger than you actneed to allow for harried eating habits in the monthsing up to your wedding. Final alterations for your should begin approximately three months before thday (that is the same for new or vintage gowns); tafter the major modifications to make the dress your

Unless you are also lucky enough to inherit your mveil, be prepared to get a new one. Bring along a phothe gown so you can find a veil that will show off thefeatures. Pearls and Swarovski crystals are good choishow off vintage wedding gown styles.


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Keira and Anthony DAmato started their wedding daybreaking a sweat. The morning of their wedding, they and100 of their family members and friends ran a 5k with Po-tomac River Running in Washington, D.C.

My husband and I met at a running camp in highschool, says DAmato. Running really was a bond thatkept us connected. Running needed to be a part of ourwedding day.

For the Firecracker 5k, a fitting name because the runand the wedding happened on July 4, 2012, the bride worea white tutu, a veil and sneakers, and the groom looked

dapper in a sleeveless black tee with a tux design.Anthony and I love running, says DAmato. For us,

it was a way to personalize our wedding and share our pas-sion with our guests.

Even Keiras grandmother ran the 5k, calling it the firstand last race for the 80-year-old.

With an 8 a.m. race time and a 5 p.m. ceremony and re-

ception, there was still plenty of time for wedding pering and prep. Plus, Keira says the workout gavenergy for the rest of her special day.

Wedding WorkoutsBrides and grooms like Keira and Anthony arent

in their decision to work out in anticipation of and obig day.

Florence Hardy wanted to lose a few pounds fowedding. She started a running group in Chicago, win 2012 turned into Brides Run, a series of weddinness events and 5k races that now takes place in citi

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with fitness tips and wedding ideas weeks before the bthat takes place in their city, says Hardy. We find thelps relieve stress, gets the entire wedding party togand provides a memorable experience that couples carrythem into their marriage.

RACING TO THE ALTAR!Wedding workouts build muscles and relationship

Creators.com photo courtesy of Inhar PhotographyKeira and Anthony D'Amato ran a 5k on their weddin


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*Healthy HabitsBreaking a sweat is good for your health, but for many

brides, exercising is all about fitting into the weddingdress. Still, exercise can be a great stress reliever and a teambuilder, too, helping the bride, the groom and their wed-ding party stayed connected and get fit at the same time.

Stick to a diet and exercise routine that makes you feelyour best and that is realistic for you, says Heather Col-

anero, instructor and class quality director at Work It Out,a gym in Hoboken, N.J. Your goal should be to feel yourbest, not show a specific number on the scale. If you feelyour best, you will look your best.

Work It Out offers brides an I Do! kit that includes aone-hour fitness consultation with an instructor/person-al trainer; a 30-class package that is valid for six months;workout apparel; an individualized meal plan customizedby an in-house nutritionist; and a trial with a makeup art-ist.

No matter what exercise or diet program you try, Col-anero suggests being patient but focused. Instead of wait-ing until a month before to get serious about your goals,plan ahead with plenty of time, six months to even a year,she says.

Whether you work out in sweatpants or tutus, have funburning calories, reducing stress and getting fit. The re-sults will help you shine on the big day.

3 Wedding Workout Tips

from Heather Colanero Do toning and cardio. Aim for two to three tonin

sions a week, with each session lasting 30 to 50 minDo cardio two to three days a week, as well, with wouts ranging from 30 to 50 minutes.

Embrace variety. Engage every part of your bodylots of different exercises such as cycling, dancweights.

Take a break. A day off may be more benecialpowering through, says Colanero.


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It is such a simple thing at heart, a single band of metal worn

around the ring finger of the left hand indicating the wearer tobe married. Originally in the United States, it was only marriedwomen who wore wedding rings. During the 20th century, itbecame customary for men to wear them, as well, and for mostof the 20th century, the rings were as basic as they come.

But no more, fellas! With men being more fashion forwardthan ever, the wedding ring is not just a statement of commit-ment; its a statement of lifestyle and fashion, as well. With somany options available, how are you to choose?

First, let it be known that you no longer have to match yourpartners ring exactly. Even wedding site extraordinaire TheKnot agrees, saying, Theres no rule you have to wear matchingwedding bands. Many couples are opting for complementaryrings, while letting their own individual style shine through. You

could pick the same metal but different cuts, or get an inscrip-tion to tie the rings together. But honestly? The rings can becompletely different. That youve committed yourselves to eachother is matching enough!

So, gentlemen, what are your options?First, you need to choose between a domed fit versus a flat

fit. Domed, sometimes called comfort fit, has an interior that isslightly domed, making it easier to slide on and off of your fin-ger. Generally, its recommended for men because its easier toget over large knuckles. Flat fit is more traditional, and if yourring is less than 5 millimeters wide, the doming is not noticeableas far as comfort is concerned. Because it costs extra, be mindfulof the ring width when choosing between the two.

Next, consider your lifestyle and what your wedding ringwill need to withstand. If youre an extreme-sports participant

- someone who does the Warrior Dash on the weekends for funin between rock climbing and surfing Mavericks, then youregoing to need a ring that can handle that kind of punishment. Ifyour life is a bit more sedate, then you can pretty much chooseanything youd like.

Gold is by far the most popular and traditional wedding bandmaterial for both men and women. It comes in a variety of huesfrom yellow to white to rose and can have a shiny or matte fin-ish. Gold is a softer metal and can scratch, but its affordabilityand ubiquity make it enduringly popular. Silver and sterling sil-ver are also popular choices, but they have many of the sameproblems as gold. Gold and silver are easy to engrave, makingthem a favorite choice for couples who want that.

For grooms who need something stronger or just want some-

thing different, platinum is the trendiest choice. This white metalis precious and expensive but very durable. It can be scratched,but scratches easily can be buffed out.

If you like the look of platinum but not the trendiness or theprice tag, consider cobalt. It has a similar sheen and luster, butits much cheaper. Cobalt is also harder and therefore strongerthan platinum.

For something darker, many grooms are turning to tungsten

carbide. Not only is this dark silver metal highly durabscratch-resistant but its affordable, to boot. The only probthat if youre not used to wearing rings, tungsten is very h

and that can take some getting used to. Titanium, on thehand, is lightweight and unbreakable. It also has a naturalfinish, for guys who are no frills.

If metal isnt your thing, ceramic rings are gaining poity as wedding bands. This is not your lumpy high schoproject. High-tech ceramic has been used in the aerospacmedical industries for years and recently has become a fadarling. Tough and glossy, these bands have more in comwith tungsten carbide than with the memorial plates andrines hawked on QVC.

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There are a few more couples jumpingthe broom this year.

Some area counties are seeing a littleincrease in the number of marriagecertificates issued this year whencompared to the same time in 2013.

Among Wexford Osceola, Lakeand Missaukee counties, Wexfordreported the biggest increase in weddingcertificates issued for the year. A total of132 wedding certificates have been issuedby Wexford County from Jan. 1 to July8. Last year, 114 wedding certificateswere issued. The amount of marriagecertificates issued for Wexford Countybetween the two years equates to about a14 percent increase for the county.

A total of 239 wedding certificateswere issued for the entire year last year inWexford County.

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Lake County saw a decrease iamount of wedding certificates issu

The number of weddings in County for Jan.1 to June 30, 2013 wThe number of weddings for thatperiod this year was 20.

A Pew Research Center sreported 4.2 million adults were married in 2011. That numbersimilar in 2010 but much lower th4.5 million newlyweds estimated in

Research by the center also discoa decline in marriage among ypeople. The center discovered thpercent of those married at age was 26 percent among millenials. Boomers were ranked at 48 percenGeneration X ranked at 36 percent

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Your wedding may be timeless, but its funto embrace a few new trends for the big day.Whether you style your hair in a braid, servespicy foods or ask your friends what musicthey want to hear at the reception, considerlittle touches that have big impacts. Checkout these 10 Trends thatll impress you --and your guests.

1) Fewer GuestsWorried your guest list is too big?

The trend is for smaller affairs, such

as weddings with fewer than 100attendees.Gone are the days of inviting

anyone youve ever met; not only isit expensive but it forces the brideand groom to spend a lot of timehaving very short conversationswith their guests, says NicoleR. Matthews, founder of TheHenley Company LLC, anevent, travel and lifestyleconcierge, who believescouples want quality overquantity.

2) All Dressed UpBridal fashion is under atimes gone by influence.Tea-length gowns are backfor brides and bridesmaids,says designer Ellie Wilkinsof Unique Vintage, a womansapparel and accessories e-boutique.

Wilkins is also seeing 1950s-style dressesfor bridesmaids, a look she calls timeless,vintage.

Flapper-style dresses are another vintageoption, especially for brides hosting a Gatsby-

themed party. These hand-beaded dresses aregorgeous, and it makes for a stunning look thatworks for all body types, says Wilkins.

3) Looking LovelyThis years look is rustic and natural with

sophisticated, glam accents, says weddingplanner Melisa Imberman of The Event of

a Lifetime Inc., whos spotting wedding colors inclneutrals, nudes and pinks.

4) Hot Hair TrendsBraids are going to be big this season

hairstylist Thelma Okoro, who notes baround the crown will be very stylish.

It gives a Grecian look and showcreativity, she says. It has become one hottest ways to add embroidery and glam

details without spending the big bucks.Wavy hair is back too for a

unrefined look, says Okoro, who iexcited about the popularity of

headwear, which can be wornglamorous updo styles.

5) Play That Song!Heres a way to get your g

dancing! Couples add a lithe RSVP card for song reqso they can work with thto create the ultimate plasays Matthews.

6) FashionaFlorals

Flower styles are

traditional with tied arrangements, Bill Pailley, BloomNflorist and head deof Artistic Surround

Hes also seeing and elegant floral dusing tall vases candelabras, as well continued popularimercury glass.

Radiant orchid isexpert Pantones color of the year, too. Look fobright color in floral arrangements and accesso

7) Lots of FlavorSpicy foods including chili oil and Sriracha won wedding menus in 2015, says Imberman, walso seeing citrus drinks in summer; comfort such as soup in the winter and more snacks andtruck nibbles served late into the party.

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wedding on sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.9) How Low Can You Go?The biggest bridal fashion trend that will take over in

2015 is the low, low back, says Lacy Pool, a bridal buyer/stylist and accessories designer who admits a low back isntan easy look to pull off.

When styled properly, this once taboo trend cantactfully be tasteful, flirty and feminine, she says. The keyto showcasing this style is minimal jewelry and amazingheadpieces.

10) Hip to Be SquareForget round cake tiers. Square cakes are trendy

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