May 5

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Handcrafted Affairs

Tip of the Day: To keep your wedding dress in top shape, consider having it professionally cleaned right after the wedding. Even if you don't think your future daughters will wear your dress someday, it's a good idea to get it cleaned soon rather than later to deal with any stains and smells. When you pull it out of your closet in the future, you want to remember how pretty you felt in it, not that 5-year-old champagne and sweat stains. 

Plus, check out 10 Things You Need to Do After Your Wedding Is Over.

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Tip of the Day: Consider your bridesmaid's body types when deciding on the bridal party attire. For a super-chic bridal party, designer Bill Pesce from Alfred Angelo recommends figure-flattering silhouettes like full skirts with nipped-in waists or curve-hugging trumpet styles. "Details like keyhole backs, plunging necklines and lace all add personality to the look," he says.

Plus, check out 75 Stylish Bridesmaid Dresses That Define #SquadGoals.

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20 Wedding Ideas for Star Wars Super Fans

Obsessed with Star Wars? Check out the most creative wedding ideas inspired by George Lucas' 1977 sci-fi saga!

By: Stefania Sainato

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Tip of the Day: If you're getting married outdoors, make sure to have a Plan-B option in case of bad weather. "A tent is the most important thing to have on hold, especially if there is no indoor space at your venue large enough to accommodate all of your guests for the ceremony and reception. Most rental companies will allow you to hold a tent until a few days before the event, so that you can monitor the weather. If there is more than a 30% chance of rain, get that tent up!" says celebrity wedding planner David Tutera.

Plus, check out Take Cover: 15 Gorgeous Wedding Tents.

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25 Fun Groom’s Cakes

The groom's cake is a creative way for him to express his personality and favorite things. Add some fun to your dessert table with these innovative designs.

By: Mary Wozniak

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  • Chalkboard Cake

    Chalkboard Cake

    "This unique chalkboard-inspired confection designed by Elizabeth Marek of Artisan Cake Company has just the right amount of masculinity and whimsy — it would be the perfect contrast to a traditional white wedding cake."

    —Elizabeth Muhmood Kane, creator of Bridal Musings

    Photo Credit: Hazelwood Photo

  • Cheese Wheel Cake

    Cheese Wheel Cake

    "How about a groom's cake that tickles those savory taste buds? A cheese wheel cake is a great option for foodie grooms. Work with your local deli or cheesemonger to select cheese wheels in a variety of colors, textures and flavors, and stack them together. Yum!"

    —Elizabeth Muhmood Kane, creator of Bridal Musings

    Photo Credit: Aneta Mak Photography

  • Mascot Cake

    Mascot Cake

    "This groom had some serious school pride so Pretty Please Bakeshop created his school mascot, Bucky Badger of the University of Wisconsin, completely out of cake! They even put him in his signature stance."

    —Leila Lewis, creator of Inspired by This

    Photo Credit: Pretty Please Bakeshop

  • Car Cake

    Car Cake

    "Of course, what guy doesn't love his car? Pretty Please Bakeshop made an amazing replica of this groom's own custom Lamborghini."

    —Leila Lewis, creator of Inspired by This

    Photo Credit: Pretty Please Bakeshop

  • Stormtrooper Cake

    Stormtrooper Cake

    "This groom was really into Star Wars, specifically the Stormtroopers, so Pretty Please Bakeshop created a one-of-a-kind cake for him. The wedding colors were black and white, so the helmet fit in perfectly!"

    —Leila Lewis, creator of Inspired by This

    Photo Credit: Pretty Please Bakeshop

  • Boxing Cake

    Boxing Cake

    "Sweet and Saucy Shop created this cake for a groom who is a huge boxing fan. They made him a set of boxing gloves completely out of cake with his last name on them. He absolutely loved it!"

    —Leila Lewis, creator of Inspired by This

    Photo Credit: Sweet and Saucy Shop

  • Beer Pong Cake

    Beer Pong Cake

    "How cool is this design by Elysia Root Cakes? It’s for the groom who was a party guy in college but then settled down with the love of his life. On the wedding night, surprise him with a cake that reminds him of his collegiate days with the guys, hanging out in the dorm rooms!"

    —Heather Sharpe, creator of Style Unveiled

    Photo Credit: Ashley Biess Photography / Styled By: La Belle Fleur Events

  • Fox Cake

    Fox Cake

    "This groom's cake designed by Laura Jackson of The Flour Garden was good enough for some true 'royals.' The groom was from the UK, and one of his passions is fox hunting. The detail on the fox is extraordinary, complete with the proper hunt coat while popping out of the hedge behind a stone wall. We know what this fox said: 'I do!'"

    —Lynn Walker, editor of Southern Bride Magazine

    Photo Credit: Annabella Charles Photography

  • Bear Cake

    Bear Cake

    "I can't believe this is a cake! A Wish and a Whisk made a hockey-playing cop bear for a groom nicknamed 'Bear.' His bride's nickname is 'squirrel,' so the baker added the cute little critter on his shoulder."

    —Leila Lewis, creator of Inspired by This

    Photo Credit: A Wish and a Whisk

  • Chicago Skyline Cake

    Chicago Skyline Cake

    "I love this sentimental take on cake by Elysia Root Cakes. We like to think the couple saw each other every morning while waiting for the train at the same stop in Chicago...then they fell in love and got married."

    —Heather Sharpe, creator of Style Unveiled

    Photo Credit: Ashley Biess Photography / Styled By: La Belle Fleur Events

  • Donut Truck

    Donut Truck

    "Two words: Doughnut truck. Carpe Donut is a super unique spin on the traditional groom's cake that'll satisfy guests' sweet tooths late into the night."

    —Abby Larson

    Photo Credit: Laura Gordon Photography

  • Day of the Dead Cake

    Day of the Dead Cake

    "Served at my daughter’s 'local reception,' this sugar skull cake by Melanie Powell from Mad Lily Cakery blended the atmosphere of her destination wedding in Mexico with the groom's passion for music. Today, groom’s cakes are designed to bring in the personalities of the groom. We have come a long way from the traditional chocolate layers with strawberries on top!"

    —Lynn Walker, editor of Southern Bride Magazine

    Photo Credit: Smash Studios Photography

  • Oreo Cake

    Oreo Cake

    "Sometimes a simple snacking favorite can make for a swoon-worthy cake, like this creation by Lisa Ho. Top a cake-style stack of goodies — Oreos, Nutter Butters, the options are endless — with a glitter gold flag and you've got a dessert that'll make your groom and guests go wild."

    —Abby Larson

    Photo Credit: Laura Clarke Photography

  • Bow Tie Cake

    Bow Tie Cake

    "Give a nod to your gentleman with this dapper little cake from Glass Slipper Gourmet, which is perfect for a groom with a preppy side."

    —Abby Larson

    Photo Credit: Meg Perotti

  • Doughnut Cake

    Doughnut Cake

    "This doughnut cake is out of control — A Wish and a Whisk created this for a cool cop groom with his police car and all of his favorite things surrounding it, including his five dogs."

    —Leila Lewis, creator of Inspired by This

    Photo Credit: A Wish and a Whisk

  • Shoe Cake

    Shoe Cake

    "This amazing groom's cake from A Wish and a Whisk is a replica of the groom's favorite shoes. They even put it in a shoebox, and he had no idea that it was a cake!"

    —Leila Lewis, creator of Inspired by This

    Photo Credit: A Wish and a Whisk

  • Meat Smoker Cake

    Meat Smoker Cake

    "What could be more manly for a groom than a meat smoker cake? A Wish and a Whisk recreated a smoker complete with brisket smoking on the grate and used dry ice to make it look as if smoke was coming out of the lid."

    —Leila Lewis, creator of Inspired by This

    Photo Credit: A Wish and a Whisk

  • Spider-Man Cake

    Spider-Man Cake

    "I love this cake by Pretty Please Bakeshop. The groom was an ophthalmologist and a Spider-Man fan, so the baker made him a cake of a bust of Spiderman wearing a lab coat and stethoscope. The eye chart read the bride and grooms' names and their wedding date. Too cute!"

    —Leila Lewis, creator of Inspired by This

    Photo Credit: Pretty Please Bakeshop

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Beautiful Gowns for a Nautical Wedding

Chart a course for chic wedding-day style in a light and airy gown guaranteed to make fashionable waves.

By: Naima DiFranco

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  • Anchors Away

    Anchors Away

    Tulle ball gown with silk-taffeta draped bodice, about $1,099, by Ellis Bridals. Trench coat by Bailey44. Earrings by Meg Jewelry.

    Photographed on-board the America 2.0 from Classic Harbor line, available via Sailo, an online boat-rental site where charter boats across the globe can be rented in minutes. ideal for weddings and bachelorette parties, customers can create custom trips and events with add-on services including event planners, private chefs, wine tastings and more. Classic harbor line, a turn-of-the- century inspired yachting operation, is located at Chelsea Piers in new york City and also operates in Boston, Ma, Newport, RI and Key West, FL.

    Photo Credit: Todd Marshard

  • Ray of Light

    Ray of Light

    Short lace sheath with a plunging scalloped sweetheart neckline and detachable split-front tulle overskirt, about $1,181, by David Tutera for Mon Cheri. Wide brim hat by Eric Javits. Earrings by Meg Jewelry.

    Photo Credit: Todd Marshard

  • Decked Out

    Decked Out

    Ivory English net and soft lace A-line gown with draped bodice and lace peek-a-boo panels. Gown, about $1,200 to $1,300, by Ti Adora by Alvina Valenta. Dotted tulle cap-sleeve shrug by Susan Spring for the Wedding Dresser. Earrings by Lafonn. Ring by Ritani.

    Photo Credit: Todd Marshard

  • Rock the Boat

    Rock the Boat

    Alençon lace top with satin bralette and full A-line tulle skirt. Top about $315 and skirt about $440, by Simply Val Stefani. Earrings by Meg Jewelry. Ring by Ritani.

    Photo Credit: Todd Marshard

  • Even Keel

    Even Keel

    Shantung V-neck ball gown with open back and a slightly gathered skirt, about $2,010, by Robert Bullock Bride. Hat by Eric Javits. Earrings by Berricle. Bracelet by David Tutera Embellish.

    Photo Credit: Todd Marshard

  • Windswept

    Windswept

    Tulle V-neck A-line gown with criss-cross straps in back. Gown, about $879, by Rebecca Ingram. Antique lace headpiece by Miss Allaneous.

    Photo Credit: Todd Marshard

  • All Hands on Deck

    All Hands on Deck

    Chiffon A-line V-neck gown, about $943, by Madison James. Turban by Cult Gaia. Earrings by David Tutera Embellish. Bracelet by Meg Jewelry. Ring by Ritani.

    Photo Credit: Todd Marshard

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