This Father-Daughter Dance Demonstrates the Power of True Love

Laura Wilson's wedding dance with her father has truly touched our hearts, and we're not alone: Over 350,000 people across the world have shared it on Facebook.

The bride abandoned the dream wedding she had planned and decided to get married a week earlier, instead, at the UCI Medical Center in Orange, California. That way, her dad, David Haliburton Wilson — who suffered from a rare form of cancer — could give her away from his hospital bed.

After she and her fiancé Robert Pantoja were proclaimed as husband and wife, she asked her father if he would share a special dance with her to Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You." Undeterred by the fact that he was unable to lift himself up out of bed, Laura encouraged him to use just his hands, instead. Watch their incredibly moving display of affection, here:

 

Sadly, David lost his battle on September 2 but his legacy lives on as a doting father to his kids. CBS Local News Los Angeles reports that his last words to his son-in-law, Robert, were "Rob, you’re the lucky one. You won the lottery; you got my baby girl."

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Tip of the Day: "We've all been there, looking intently at the best man, maid of honor, or parents of the newly married couple as they grab the microphone for their speech and then....flop! Either they have already had too much to drink, they are nervous as can be or think they need to make guests feel like they are at a comedy club," says Brian Perry from Perryfield Films.  

His best advice for speech givers at the wedding is to follow the 80/20 rule. The majority of the toast should be heartfelt, and about the couple. The other 20% can (quickly) address the speech giver's history with the bride or groom — this is your chance to throw in a funny yet relatable story.

Plus, check out this Cheat Sheet to Ace Your Maid of Honor Speech.

Get a Winning Look with Soccer Star Alex Morgan

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Gold medal-winning U.S. Women's Olympic soccer player Alex Morgan is set to marry longtime boyfriend Servando Carrasco, a professional soccer player for the Houston Dynamo of the MLS, this winter. Last December, Morgan took to Instagram to announce their engagement with a picture of them together showing off her her new sparkling ring, with the hashtag #instabling. 

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Photo courtesy of Alex Morgan via Instagram

Not only is Morgan America's soccer darling, but she's also known for her classic beauty; she was featured in the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue with her winning looks! Bridal Guide sat down with the athlete to learn more about her beauty routine and upcoming nuptials.

Q: You don't get a whole lot of down time between your club play, the national team, press work, and writing children's book. How have you fit in wedding planning?

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Manicures That Nailed It at New York Fashion Week

At NYFW, we were super ­inspired by all the creative nail art. Here, some of our favorite looks, perfect to rock on your wedding day.

By: Naima DiFranco

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Manicures That Nailed It at New York Fashion Week

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Don't Make This Embarrassing Mistake on Your Wedding Invitations

You know how you're not supposed to put registry information on your wedding invitation? Well, it's also probably not a good idea to ask guests for the "honor of your presents" instead of the "honor of your presence":

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Before ordering your invitations, always ask a few other people to look over the wording carefully; when you've spent so much time designing and wording your invitations, it's far too easy to overlook a similar word that has a completely different meaning.

Tip: When proofreading, read backwards (so start with "follow" on this invite). Often, your brain will automatically correct an error that you read in a sentence based on the context, but if you read it backwards, you're forced to think more carefully.

—Kristen Klein

Last-Minute Gift Ideas Couples Will Actually Want

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We've all been there — you have a wedding to attend, but you waited too long to buy a gift, and now all that's left on the registry is the $500 vacuum or the $10 toilet brush. Although cold, hard cash is always a welcome gift, writing a check can feel impersonal or uncomfortable, especially if your gift budget doesn't quite reach the triple-digit range. To find the best last-minute gift ideas that won't break the bank, we chatted with Jess Levin, founder of Carats & Cake. Here, her smart picks:

1. "Of The Month" Clubs
"Monthly clubs, like wine-of-the-month clubs, are literally gifts that keep on giving for the entire year. Think about choosing something that reflects the couple’s personal interests or tastes, as there are services for everything from beer clubs to pizza clubs. One of my personal favorites is Love with Food; it’s not only the perfect gift for your foodie friends, but it also donates a portion of each sale to feed a hungry child in the US."

Pantone's Top Colors for Spring 2015 Are Here!

While you've been sipping on your first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season, NYFW for Spring 2015 has gotten underway, and Pantone has released their top color picks for the spring season. Their theme is "En Plein Air" ("in the open air"), and the soft, water hues are oh-so-refreshing! Get ready to see these colors everywhere in a few months.

Aquamarine

Pantone says: "Cool and calming, ethereal Aquamarine is a shade with a wet and watery feel. Open and expansive, this restful blue also acts as a stress reducer."

Make it work for your wedding: Choose aquamarine for your "something blue," or pair it with peach and green for a charming look.

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Scuba Blue

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