It may be a cold January, but our March/April 2014 issue — filled with the year’s most beautiful bridal gowns, along with planning advice and inspiring reception ideas — will have you thinking spring in no time!

Get a behind-the-scenes look at our cover shoot: 

Let’s start with all of the fabulous fashion: Many of you are probably on the hunt for the perfect gown, and in this issue, you’ll discover some of the hottest trends from the latest runway shows that are sure to suit your style.

We also have fabulous accessories to pair with your dress...

and dazzling ballgowns to wow the crowd:

If we could eat any food every day for the rest of our lives, it would be pizza. But even we were shocked to read about newlyweds Kieran and Natasha Morris' wacky wedding request: They asked Domino's to recreate their faces on pizzas!

"We order Domino's pizza all the time — so it felt right to incorporate them into the most special day of our lives," the groom tells The Daily Mail. (Mr. and Mrs. Morris aren't the only newlyweds to ask their favorite brand for a wedding favor — check out the amazing surprise that Honda gave to this couple.) 

The company was happy to oblige, commissioning celebrity portrait artist Nathan Wyburn to do the honors.  It took him three hours to create two 13-inch pies in their likeness using a variety of toppings (including tomato puree, sweetcorn and ham). Wedding guests were more than happy to dig into the masterpieces at the wedding reception, which was held in Lancashire, England. 

Photo Credit: The Daily Mail

Guest blogger: Bonne Marcus
A fitness industry expert for 27 years, Marcus holds numerous certifications from the Aerobic Fitness Association of America (AFAA), including Step, Spin, Bosu™, Pre/Post Natal, Youth Fitness, Aqua, and Personal Training. She has taught for New York City’s top health clubs, including Crunch, New York Health and Racquet, and Reebok Sports Club. A recognized name on Long Island, Bonne has taught at Dany Holdstein’s Two Worlds, North Shore Health Club, LA Fitness, Sport time, Equinox and currently teaches at the Sid Jacobsen JCC in Roslyn. Learn more at getfitwithbonne.com.

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I pride myself in not just training brides, but educating them in a way that ensures good health and fitness for a lifetime. It's important to me that I give you everything you need to be successful — with a little help from me, you will encounter a relationship with exercise as rewarding as with the love of your life. Here, learn the most common fitness mistakes that can easily be avoided. 

Not only did 25-year-old Morgan Welge win nearly $36,000 worth of prizes in her Showcase Showdown — including a Jeep Patriot SUV and a trip to Bora Bora — but she also gained a fiancé! After spinning the wheel to earn her place in the showcase, her groom-to-be, Nick Parker, rushed up to the stage and popped the question:

That trip to Bora Bora will certainly come in handy for the honeymoon!

—Kristen Klein

What can you do if you fall in love with a venue that'll only fit half of your preliminary guest list? If you take real-life couple Laura Gray and Jordan Klepper's approach in their new Upright Citizens Brigade video, you'll find some pretty hilarious reasons to eliminate people from the list — including being too cute (sorry, babies), having no black friends, giving a bad Secret Santa gift, not calling after saving your life, crying too much (bye, Mom), and having weird bangs.

OK, you probably shouldn't actually use these reasons to cut people from your guest list, but anyone who's ever tried to trim a guest list can certainly relate to this video!

—Kristen Klein