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Tip of the Day: "No one knows what you didn’t do or wasn't able to afford for your wedding. For example, no one is going to receive the invitation in the mail and call you to find out why you didn’t splurge for custom postage or add the extra envelope liner. Focus on your priorities," says Danielle Couick from Magnolia Bluebird design & events.
Plus, check out How a Real Bride Hacked $10,000 Off Her Budget.
Tip of the Day: If you're planning on keeping your wedding dress for posterity, you should have your dress professionally cleaned as soon as possible. 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 those 5-year-old champagne and sweat stains.
Plus, check out More Things You Need to Do After the Wedding is Over.
Math lovers have been celebrating Pi Day for years, and this year marked a significant one — at 9:26:53 a.m. and p.m., the date and time together represented the first 10 digits of π: 3.141592653.
Waxing is a great way to get ready for the wedding and honeymoon.
Tip of the Day: "For a picture-perfect smile, tooth-whitening is popular with brides. Many of my brides are now taking it to the next level with treatments like Invisalign clear aligners, which discreetly straighten teeth without most people even noticing, letting you smile freely for every event leading up to the big day and beyond," says celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss.
Plus, find out How to Get a Dazzling Smile with Invisalign.
While planning your wedding, there may come a time (OK, it may happen a few times) where you'll want to throw your hands up in the air and give up. You may think that this is only happening to you, but as a professional wedding planner, I can assure you that most brides experience the same dilemmas. It's how you deal with those struggles that define your wedding-planning experience.
Tip of the Day: Getting married outdoors? "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 20 Ingenious Tips for Throwing an Outdoor Wedding.
Tip of the Day: For a super-chic bridal party, designer Bill Pesce from Jordan Fashions 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 20 Beautiful Bridesmaid Dresses Under $200.
Featured: Ridgeland, Mississippi
