First Look! Bella and Edward's Incredible Wedding Flowers From Breaking Dawn


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Breaking Dawn Wedding Flower Pictures and China Photos

As the floral stylist for Breaking Dawn, Tammy Polatsek had her hands full. She told me that simply getting the flowers to the location was a major challenge. "We had to import all of the flowers to Squamish, Canada, which was a great deal of work because they are so delicate and only last a short period of time," she explained. "This made designing the arrangements hard but rewarding." If anyone Read more

Bridal Friday Link Time: Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton's Wedding Album


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Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton Wedding

See inside the country-cute wedding of Miranda and Blake — Green Wedding Shoes Apples and library books give wedding schoolhouse charm — The Wedding Chicks Tips for working with your caterer — Equally Wed Watch this adorable stop-motion save the date video! — Glamour What's the etiquette for engagement party gifts? — The Bride's Guide A whimsical Big Bear picnic wedding in the Read more

Would You Ever Get Married in a Barn?


Updated 09/22/11 7:23 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Barn and Farm Wedding Decor

While I wasn't married in a barn, I was married in a farm field, so personally, my answer to this question is a definitive yes! Rustic-chic weddings have been on trend for the past several years, and the practice of using farms as venues doesn't seem to be fading anytime soon. And really, why would it? With much of the public embracing farm-to-table cuisine, a farm-based wedding often ensures Read more

5 Smart Ideas For Cutting Wedding Food Costs


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Cost-Saving Tips For Wedding Dinner

Food costs definitely make up one of the biggest chunks of a wedding budget, but they don’t have to totally break the bank. Nor do you have to sacrifice a delicious, memorable wedding meal in the name of saving; you just have to get creative! To inspire you, here are five unique cost-saving ideas from real-life savvy weddings. A family affair: When my sister got married years ago, we enlisted Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: The Plated or Family-Style Dinner Debate


Updated 06/11/11 8:06 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 4 comments

Pros and Cons of Family Style Wedding Dinner vs. Plated

Are you planning or attending a wedding and need help with a finance or etiquette question? Ask for help from our Savvy Bride in our Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, My fiancé and I can't seem to agree on how we want to serve dinner at our wedding. I'm leaning toward a traditional plated sit down dinner, but he's pushing for family style. What are the pros and cons to each, cost- and Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: How Should I Choose the Traditions to Keep?


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How Can I Afford All the Wedding Traditions I've Always Wanted?

In an ideal world, brides wouldn't have to worry about money when planning their wedding. Since that isn't a reality for most of us, it's important to be a savvy bride if you want to incorporate all the traditions you've been dreaming of. Check out the advice below. You can also submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, I know traditions are meant to be broken, but I consider Read more

Don't Forget to Eat on Your Big Day!


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Foods to Eat While Getting Ready For Your Wedding

On your big day, even if you're feeling incredibly nervous and without much of an appetite, it's important to remember to eat! The last thing you want is to show up at the reception with an empty stomach; after a couple of glasses of Champagne you could be buzzed, or worse, drunk. To avoid this unpleasant situation, I highly recommend you eat a healthy breakfast and lunch on your wedding day. Of Read more

6 Delicious Wedding Gifts Not on the Registry


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Gifts For Foodies

When it comes to wedding gifts, it's standard to select something practical, like china, off of the registry. However, if the bride and groom are foodies, why not consider presenting them with an awesome culinary experience instead? I've got six scrumptious suggestions that would also make wonderful birthday, anniversary, or Father's Day gifts. Gift certificate to a restaurant. Select a fancy Read more

10 Personal Food Touches to Try at Your Wedding


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How to Personalize Your Wedding With Food

From the invitation to the decor, there are plenty of ways to personalize your wedding. However, don't overlook the food! Instead of serving a standard buffet or boring chicken, use the food to showcase your culinary style as a couple. Are you crazy about barbecue? Offer a down-home menu of ribs, brisket, and beans. Catering the meal to suit your taste buds is just one way to personalize the food Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: What to Tell RSVPs With Uninvited Plus Ones


Updated 08/30/11 4:56 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 35 comments

RSVPing to a Wedding When They Weren't Invited With Guest

Wedding planning and etiquette can be tricky. If you have a dilemma like the one below, be sure to ask our Savvy Bride for help in the Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy Bride, My fiance and I are currently collecting our RSVP cards to our wedding. We're having just 100 people and already a handful of guests have replied plus one when they weren't invited with a date. My fiance is much more laid back Read more