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Beauty, Health + Fitness
A bridal beauty expert reveals secrets to a gorgeous wedding-day face. Get Gorgeous

Caterers
Even at more traditional sit-down dinners, guests can expect the unexpected at the start of the meal. “Instead of the typical salad, we like to do a cheese course, with three to four cheeses with pairings,” Cordua says. Food Makes The Mood

Ceremony + Receptions
Once just a simple gathering of the bride’s and groom’s immediate families and the bridal party, the rehearsal dinner has morphed into a major event rivaling the wedding itself. Traditionally hosted by the groom’s parents, but sometimes by the bride and groom or the bride’s parents, your rehearsal dinner can be as formal or as casual as you’d like—or as budget will allow. The Big Day's Big Night Before
Sound advice and practical answers to your wedding dilemmas. Wedding Ettiquette
Houston's leading wedding professionals share their secrets for getting the wedding you want on a budget you can afford More for Less
Though a bonding of families may not be feasible, civility still is A Relative Peace
I spent seven months planning my wedding. My cousin Julia, whose wedding was just weeks before mine, spent nearly a year. Recently, my brother got married; he and his fiancée were engaged for just a couple months before tying the knot. Two Weeks and Counting
When you fell in love with your fiancé, you may not have been concerned with his religious beliefs. Maybe you didn’t even talk much about religion—until you decided to get married. Then you probably discovered that if you are of different faiths, you face more decisions than other couples. Blending Beliefs
Sound advice and practical answers to your wedding dilemmas Wedding Etiquette
Absent dads, strained relationships, blended families–a less-than-perfect father-daughter bond doesn't have to mean a less-than wonderful wedding Father-Daughter Drama

Florists
Houston brides reveal their best planning choices—and the ones they might have changed if they had the chance If I had to do it over again
A wedding centerpiece is just that—a floral focal point smack in the middle of the guest dining table. Front and Centerpiece

Gift Registry
Bamboo sheets, recycled glassware, petroleum-free cookware—eco-friendly gift registry selections never looked, felt or did so much good Register Green

Honeymoon + Travel
Travel expert extraordinaire Tim Evans of Houston-based Modern Honeymoons and full-service travel agency, www.modernhoneymoons.com, names five minimoon hot spots, and offers valuable honeymoon-planning advice, no matter how long your planned trip. Five MiniMoon Hot Spots: Tim’s Picks
Relaxation, romance and luxury in six days or fewer? It's not just possible, it's the perfect solution for busy newlyweds. Magical Minimoons

Houston Bridal Gowns
Exactly how did Amsale, one of the most famous names in bridal couture, get her start in wedding gown design? “When I got engaged, I couldn’t find a dress I liked and decided to make my own,” the designer plainly recounts. Profiles in Elegance: Amsale Aberra
Texan Tracy Uomoleale can’t remember a time when she wasn’t wowed by wedding gowns. Profiles in Elegance: Tracy Uomoleale
Girl meets boy. Girl falls in love—with boy, and with boy’s family business, which happens to be wedding gowns. Girl marries boy, launches bridal design house, and everyone lives happily ever after (and looks gorgeous, too!). Profiles in Elegance: Winnie Chlomlin
Houston Wedding Photographers
Maybe you’re looking forward to gracing your mantle with cherished photos of your “I do” moment. Or perhaps you’re hoping to finally capture that perfect shot of your entire family looking their very best—and most joyful. Picture This
Tips for stress-free planning 8 Wedding Don'ts

Invitations
Elegant designs, rich colors and personal touches make wedding invitations a statement all their own An Invitation To Style

Jewelry
They say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But that doesn’t mean a bride can’t get herself acquainted with sapphires, emeralds and rubies, too. In fact, today’s most coveted wedding jewelry is as likely to feature futuristic-sounding metals as it is the classic marriage of gold and diamonds. Loved and Adorned

Mother of the Bride
So, you’ve just been told you’re going to be the mother of the bride or the mother of the groom! Fasten your seat belt! It’s going to be a bumpy ride. "I Want My -Mother’s Dress To Match The Napkins…"

Music + Entertainment
Set the mood for your wedding with music that moves hearts—and bodies What's That I Hear

Videography
Video goes beyond—and before, and during—the big day Movie Magic

Wedding Cakes + Desserts
The best wedding cakes are beautiful inside and out Sweet Delights

Wedding Consultants
He may be known as “America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru,” but Steve Kemble is a true Texas treasure. Working out of his Dallas headquarters, the uber-talented Kemble masterminds some of the Lone Star State’s—and the entire country’s—most magical weddings. Profiles in Elegance: Steve Kemble
Run-of-the-mill or one-of-a-kind? An unforgettable wedding is a matter of personal touch Your Day Your way
It was 5:55 pm on the evening of my wedding. The ceremony was set for 6 o’clock. I was surrounded by my bridesmaids and my parents, a glass of champagne in hand. Was I nervous? No. I was relaxed, confident, ready. I was in the zone. Stress Free Bride
While Marcy Blum’s career switch may have been the theater world’s loss, it was, without a doubt, the wedding world’s gain. “I wasn’t going to be in acting any more because I couldn’t bear waiting tables,” the world-renowned planner, and principal of New York City’s Marcy Blum Associates, explains of her decision to apply to the Culinary Institute of America in the early 1970s. Profiles in Elegance: Marcy Blum
Have you bought a wedding-planning book (or four, or five) yet? Even if you haven’t been trolling the bridal aisle at the bookstore, scouring the Web, or tearing through magazines, no doubt you’re itching for wedding-planning info, pronto! Wedding Planning 101
Working on weddings “seemed to marry the creative with the analytical,” says Souza—pun perhaps intended?—explaining that she contacted the national Association of Bridal Consultants, as the book suggested, worked her way through the organization’s training, and eventually launched her own firm in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1995. Profiles in Elegance: Sasha Souza

Wedding Favors
It’s down to the final week before the wedding. Your bridesmaids have been your go-to girls for months and have yet to complete their labors of love. What better time to slow down, step back from the planning and express your appreciation than at an elegant, tranquil bridesmaids’ tea? A Cup of Thanks

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