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Your big day is special and so should be your wedding dress. As a matter of fact, it’s what’s in each and every photo and each and every memory in your guests’ minds. So, naturally, you’ll want something special that perfectly suits you. The question is: Exactly how does a bride make sure her gown does not stand out for all the oh-so-wrong reasons? Wedding Dress Image courtesy of Vinicius Matos (La Foto) Today I talk about replica wedding dresses. A couple of months before ...

It seems to me that many brides have been choosing a little bit less traditional styles for their big day. Just remember Gwen Stefani’s pink and white wedding dress, or Dita Von Teese’s purple ball gown (like that came as a surprise). Don’t get me wrong, pink and purple are girly colors, so I can understand Gwen’s and Dita’s less conservative choices. But what about black wedding dresses? Some fashion bloggers say that the Vera Wang Fall 2012 Collection is, “So modern, ...

Engagement rings can represent many things, such as devotion, love, future, commitment, eternity and an ongoing cycle. Regardless of their shape and size, their importance to each couple is unique. Macro photography lets the simplest engagement rings make big impressions. With solid technique and patience you can get some fantastic macro images. Today I’ll be featuring some of the most beautiful macro engagement ring photos. What’s special about these rings is that besides being a wondrous ...

As Henri Cartier-Bresson, the patron saint of street photography, once said: “The decisive moment, it is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event as well as the precise organization of forms which gives that event its proper expression.” What Cartier-Bresson was talking about was only one type of shooting; call it photojournalism, candid photography – even snapshooting. He was talking about photography of the “decisive moment,” or, ...

We take a look at how to afford a wedding reception in London, and dealing with guest accommodation London can be a very romantic city: sunsets on the Southbank; the panorama of the metropolis from the top of Hampstead Heath; cosy pubs and posh restaurants; walks along the canal; cycle rides past the towboats and markets of East London. Upper-class roots meet working-class aesthetic. It’s a match made in heaven. What about your match made in heaven? Having your big day in London can be a dream ...

The benefits of an outdoors wedding are numerous and can create unforgettable memories for everyone involved. There are so many elegant locations to hold such a wedding that will reflect the desires and individualism of the bride. If there is access to a huge lawn, and especially one with a beautiful blooming garden, there could not be a more picturesque setting that can make use of the surroundings. Perhaps some of the flowers right from the garden can be used, especially if they are sturdier varieties ...

Unforgettable weddings begin by choosing a unifying theme, before selecting the marquee hire company or wedding planner. Choosing the right theme will streamline the planning process, limiting the millions of choices to mere thousands. Establishing a theme and budget will suggest suitable venues, decorations, flowers, and many other particulars. Themes provide an intimate glimpse into the special bond brides and grooms share. Personal connections, favourite activities, or duplicating the circumstances ...

If you are a bride, you might be thinking about how to save on your wedding gown. Most gowns cost hundreds to thousands of dollars, especially if you have your eye on a Vera Wang or a Carolina Herrera number. These dresses are not cheap, and even if you intend to pass your gown off as an heirloom someday, the fact remains that you are only going to wear it once. Fortunately, you can find many affordable alternatives to designer wedding gowns that will look as good on you as any designer frock. Here ...

Okay, all you Agent Provocateur fans listen up: The British lingerie retailer has launched a 2012 Spring Summer Bridal Underwear Collection. They always cause something of a stir with its combination of sexy and sensible – and their newest collection of bridal intimates is no different. Exquisite intimacy and relaxed glamour – silk, lace, bows, satin and ultra-soft marabou pom-poms waiting to be untied – make up the collection. Prices range from $80 for garters, $200 for bras and suspenders ...

Italian fashion designers are already giving us loads of fabulous non-traditional wedding dress inspiration. Famous high-fashion designer from Italy Maria Francesca Paternò is a go-to for high-end bridal gowns, so let’s have a peek at her latest collection. She launched her new bridal and haute couture line for 2012, called Ouverture. Maria, who sees herself as a “fashion engineer,” likes to combine many different styles. One-shoulder necklines seem reminiscent of the Ancient Greece and ...