May 15th

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Jose Villa

Tip of the Day: No matter how impressive a florist’s photos are, you must see a mock-up to determine if they can truly bring your vision to life. "Most floral designers will include a mock-up if you meet a certain minimum, while others will only do one at an additional cost. If you’re the type of bride who needs to see it beforehand so you know you love it, then be sure your florist includes a prototype as part of their package," says Carissa Jones from JL DESIGNS.

This gives you both the chance to make any necessary adjustments long before the big day and find out how they will impact your budget.

Plus, check out 10 Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Florist.

How to Handle the Trickiest Bridesmaid Situations

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From dress distress to mumbles about money, it's hard to avoid dealing with some awkward bridesmaid moments. After all, keeping your crew happy while managing your own wedding wishes is tough work! So, instead of getting ready to run the other way, prepare to face those touchy bridesmaid topics head on with these eight tips for handling it like a boss.

May 12th

Tip of the Day: Stress has your skin looking red and splotchy? Redness and rashes can be a major problem when you’re stressed, but stay calm — there’s an easy fix. Dermatologist Annie Chiu, owner of The Derm Institute in Redondo Beach, CA, says, “Use a small amount of Afrin Nasal Spray on flushed skin for an in-a-pinch fix. It constricts local blood vessels which will instantly reduce redness.”

Plus, check out Beauty 911: How to Handle Wedding-Day Emergencies.

May 11th

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Tip of the Day: If the caterer’s food tastes great you’re done, right? Not quite, says Napa, California–based event designer Sasha Souza. It’s not enough that they can prepare delicious meals, she says — they also have to be able to handle the size and scope of your event and have fantastic service.

Plus, check out Top Questions to Ask Your Wedding Caterer.

Bottoms Up: Perfect Wedding Wines

With such a wide variety to choose from, selecting wines for pre-wedding celebrations, the reception and post-wedding get-togethers can be a daunting task. But I recently came across some terrific, affordable libations for you to consider — reds, whites, a sparkling wine and even tasty sangria.

The health benefits of a glass of red wine are well known, but if you’re like me certain red wines can often bring on headaches due to the level of histamines. Enter Veglio Barbera d’Alba ($14-$16):

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