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[20 Aug 2009 | 3 Comments | ]

Between faxing flower orders, sending travel docs, and praying the rain gods to stay at bay for just a few more days longer, travel brides do not need anything else to worry about. For me, this includes shoes.
My hot, hot, burning hot, humid August Florida wedding is causing me some major havoc in clothing. Sure, everyone else can enjoy their sweet lil outfits and sit under a fan, but Travel Bride here needs to hoof it across the ceremony and reception in a sweaty beaded gown, tiptoeing in 6-inch heels. …

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[20 May 2009 | 2 Comments | ]

By now you’ve probably guessed that I’m tying the knot. In true Lola Gigglesworth fashion, I’m making it infinitely more complicated by opting for a crazy destination wedding.
Though @Scrabb and I aren’t saying our “I do’s” till 2011, having a destination wedding means having everything prepared months ahead of time, and creating a plan B for disasters of all types. Particularly, at our venue of choice, we can’t place a hold till 12 months in advance, but are asked to present a detailed guest list, color palette, and vendor contracts …

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[8 Apr 2009 | 9 Comments | ]

When you’re hosting a wedding away from home, it’s tempting to forgo the typical white gown for a more casual option. However, even in warmer climates, brides tend to look back and long for even just one shot in the traditional garb. The best solution to this is the reception dress. Part party, part walk down the aisle, it’s an option that’s become more and more popular as of late.
Below you can find a few unique choices to swap after ripping off your chiffon gown.

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[22 Mar 2009 | One Comment | ]

What’s more romantic than a wedding in Italy? How about tying the knot in the very place said to be the home of Juliet Capulet? The town of Verona, Italy is said to be opening the balcony of the 13th century Capello home for weddings. This, just weeks after officials unearthed the skeleton of what they believe to be a female vampire in the same village. Verona is really shaping up to be a destination for the masses!
Read more on the story here via Discovery Channel.

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[11 Mar 2009 | No Comment | ]

I hope to see you tonight at The Knot’s Evening of Style & Glamour, According to the email I received, you can expect a Pronovias bridal gown fashion show, featuring models dripping in Kwiat platinum diamonds, makeovers by the make-up experts from Sephora, an appearance by Knot EIC, Carley Roney, and more.
You might remember the last event I attended at Pronovias a few weeks ago. It was seriously a lot of fun and a great way to spend an afternoon os if you can get down there tonight, bet on …

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[4 Feb 2009 | 2 Comments | ]

J. Crew just released a redone website, complete with spring look books of styles you can expect to find in their thousands of shops across the world. Among the new looks were a bevy of chic yet simple wedding styles the brand is famous for. See a few samples below.