ADVICE & PLANNING

A match made in heaven?
How to choose your wedding vendors

A well-planned wedding
Get expert advice for planning a perfect, stress-free celebration

Avoiding bridal burnout
Look and feel refreshed, relaxed and radiant for your big event

Bridal fairs
What to know before you go

Bride’s emergency kit
Save yourself from little mishaps

The ceremony
Creating a unique celebration of unity

Dear Samantha...
Dos and Dont's for the 'I Do' crowd

Get grooming!
Some ‘groomable’ ideas for guys to jump at

Going to the chapel
A few cute 'chapels of love' - all worth singing praise

I do... over
Recent brides share what went right and what they'd do differently

Keepsakes
Preserving your gown, cake, flowers and photos

Location, location, location...
Some dos and donts when choosing a reception site

Morning glory
Fun, festive, even formal: a brunch reception can have it all

Murphy’s law weddings
When the unplanned throws itself in your face

Nice day for a green wedding
Eco-chic ideas for your big day

Outdoor weddings
Plan well and don't let Mother Nature spoil the fun

Second weddings
Plan a first-class wedding, the second time around

Taking the 'maid' out of bridesmaid
Keep your friends around for your first anniversary

Tipping your vendors
Who to tip and how much? Here's a handy guide

Vows that wow
Pen the ultimate personal statement of your commitment

Wise words
Helpful tips for choosing vendors and venues

Work the room
Face time for everyone on your special day

Your perfect day, under the big tent
Rentals can make or break the best-laid wedding plans

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APPAREL, RINGS & ACCESSORIES

From head to toe
Complete your look with stylish hair accessories and shoes

Non-strapless knockouts
Chic, show-stopping alternatives to strapless dresses

The perfect fit
Match your wedding dress to your body type

Pretty maids
Dresses your bridesmaids just might want to wear again

Wedding dress silhouettes
A guide to finding your perfect, most flattering fit

With this ring
What's hot when tying the knot

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CAKES

Choosing your wedding cake
Planning tips and inspirational ideas

Fondant fantasies and butter cream dreams
Alaska's wedding cake experts let the cake celebrate you

Sweet seasons
Four creative ideas for season-inspired cakes

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DECOR

A magical makeover for your venue
High impact (and low cost) ways to make an ordinary space extraordinary

Details, details
Special touches to make your wedding stand out

Set the mood
The right lighting can dramatically transform a reception space

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ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC

16 ways to wow your guests

Children at weddings
Making sure the smallest guests feel welcome too

Entertaining your out-of-town guests
Thoughtful touches for a memorable stay

Good reception
Build a playlist that will make your post-wedding party a success

Guest greetings
Ideas to welcome your out-of-town guests

Musical memories
Get that party started with the perfect mix of music

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FINANCES

Budgeting bride
Smart planning ideas and money-saving tips

Marriage and money
Prevent financial obstacles to your future happiness

Post-wedding palace
Your financial keys to home ownership

Wedding insurance
From calamities to cold feet - cover yourself

Who pays for what?

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FLOWERS

Choosing your bouquet
Planning tips and inspirational ideas

Harmonious hues
Check out these beautiful bouquets with colorful cohesion

Melodious mixes
Classy, cohesive color schemes for bouquets

For the love of peonies
These late summer bloomers are an Alaskan exclusive

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FOOD & DRINK

Appetizing ideas
Four seasons, four fabulous appetizers

Eat, drink and be married
Find a caterer who can dish up exactly what you're craving

How sweet it is!
Wow your guests with a candy or dessert table

Savor the day
A look at what's hot in wedding fare

Scene-stealing cuisine
New rule for wedding fare: There are no rules.

Serving in style
Dishing out unique reception foods

Wines uncorked
A barrel of expertise for choosing wines for your wedding

Your caterer: What to ask

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GIFTS & FAVORS

Favors
Great ideas for treating your guests

Gifts to give each other
Don't forget about that most special someone on your list

Got gifts?
Ideas for great bridesmaids’ gifts

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Be happy!
Some tips to help relieve stress and anxiety

Hair...comes the bride
The crowning glory of your wedding day look is your hairstyle

Skin-deep beauty
Go beyond the surface to capture flawless skin

Smile for the camera!
Check out these smile-worthy cosmetic dentistry options

Vow to wow
Shape-up secrets for a fit and fabulous bride

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HONEYMOON

A room with a view (and more)
Romantic rooms for your first night as husband and wife

Alaska honeymoons are for lovers
Close-to-home destinations that feel worlds away

Honeymoon in style... without going broke
Tips on how to make almost any honeymoon more affordable

Hot honeymoon: Cruising Mexico

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HUMOR

Dressed to thrill
Wonderful and wacky ideas for designing your own gown

Fit to be tied
Pre-wedding exercise... with a twist

Get us to the church-eventually
Disaster preparedness for your wedding

How sweet it is!
The do-it-yourself wedding cake

iWedding
There’s an app for that

Off with his head...
And other sundry ways of dealing with pre-wedding stress

Pet projects
Share your wedding with loved ones (dogs, cats, ferrets...)

To the (honey)moon and back
From financing to freebies, you're in for fun

Toast points
Moving beyond toastaphobia

Wedding venues with verve
Where, oh where will you hold your wedding?

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INSPIRATION

20 ways to personalize your day

Best bridal buys
Get inspired by these stunning steals - all under $100

Celebrating 10 years
Steal some of our favorite wedding ideas from the last decade

Garden charm
Plan a springtime wedding full of sweet and cheery details

Gatsby glamour
Bring dazzling 1920s style to your wedding day

Get inspired!
Use these inspiration boards to find hot wedding-day hues

Harmonious hues
Check out these beautiful bouquets with colorful cohesion

Shopping for the dress
5 hot dress trends

Tables for every season
Decor cues from winter, spring, summer, fall

Twist on tradition
Put your own spin on those old themes

What's in 2014
Alaska's guide to all things current in weddings and receptions

Winter wonderland
Capture the magic of the season with wondrous accents

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PARTIES & SHOWERS

Hit the showers!
Fun and inventive themes for the bridal shower

Sophisticated soirees
Prenuptial partying for the refined bachelorette

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PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

A video for a lifetime
A beginner's guide to wedding videography

Engaging moments
Local pros share tips for engagement photo success

Hot shots
Make your wedding day photos memorable

Instant replay
Videography captures the sights, sounds and emotion

Photography mythology
Demystifying five wedding photography myths