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We love this unique way to photograph your wedding rings!
Back to the Future: Newlyweds See Themselves 50 Years from Now
When a couple who's madly in love realizes they want to get married and spend the rest of their lives together, naturally, they may wonder what their own version of forever will be like. "Will we be happily married in the future?" "Do we ever have kids in the future?" "Do we retire at a decent age?"
At Ben Nissen's wedding to his wife Katie Clementz, all of these questions and more were answered when the couple video-chatted with some very special guests — the future versions of themselves, 50 years from now! The best part is that they even had Jetsons-like cars zooming past them in the distance (whew, it was about time those were invented).
These happy newlyweds come from a creative background: The groom is the senior video editor at Groupon and the founder of his own video company, and the bride is a graphic designer. We tip our hats off to them (do they still have those in the future?) for finding such a unique way to incorporate their passions into the wedding reception.
You'll just have to watch this hilarious video for yourself to see how their relationship turns out over time:
Congrats to the happy newlyweds!
— Stefania Sainato
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Widower Pays it Forward to a Couple Who Reminded Him of His Marriage
A week after his wife of 43 years, Carol, lost her battle with lupus and lung cancer, Lee Ballantyne, 65, dined alone for the first time at Cicco's Ristorante, an Italian restaurant in Barrie, Ontario. When he spotted a young couple enjoying a romantic meal together, he initially felt jealous — but then realized the reason was because the couple reminded him so much of his relationship with his late wife.
Lee and Carol Ballantyne (photo via Facebook)
"Watching them smile and chat as they studied the menu at first made me envious, but the longer I watched, the more I came to realize they are on the same journey as Carol and I experienced over the years," Ballantyne told the Daily Mail. The high school sweethearts were married in 1970 and together have three sons and five grandchildren.
Ballantyne tracked down the couple's waitress and paid their bill, leaving them this note:
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We love how this romantic photo also shows off the delicate details of the bride's beautiful gown!
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: The Coziest Bridal Cover-Ups
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We’re looking forward to seeing temperatures rise (sooner rather than later, please!), but while it’s still chilly outside, we can’t help but daydream about beautiful bridal cover-ups. For those tying the knot in the cooler months, adding a beautiful wrap or bolero to your big-day look is a chic way to stay warm at your wedding. Here are a few stylish options for winter brides.
1. A faux-fur jacket is the perfect topper for a vintage-chic bride.
Awww! The Cutest Save-the-Date We've Seen
Finally decided on the big date? Next it's time to share the happy news with your closest friends and family members by sending them a save-the-date that reflects who you both are as a couple. If Amy DeChristopher and Hunter Cain's creative video is any indication, then we have no doubt that their May 30, 2014 wedding will be awesome!
The couple had two children reenact their love story — with some seriously sweet motivation, of course (they were promised ice cream). From Hunter's guitar wooing to Amy's memorable gift, we feel like we know them now. Watch this awww-worthy save-the-date for yourself and try not to crack up:
Save The Date - Amy & Hunter from Dozenaire on Vimeo.
—Stefania Sainato
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Must-Read Advice for All You Newly Engaged Couples
Did you receive an extra-sparkly gift under the Christmas tree or while ringing in The New Year? If so, congrats! One of my best friends just got engaged (hey Stella!) and I’m looking forward to sharing in her joy as a bridesmaid in the coming year.
Since she relocated to Jacksonville from New York a couple of months ago, I couldn’t celebrate with her in person and I was really bummed out about it. So, I did the next best thing I could think of: I mailed her a huge stack of my old bridal magazines and used Post-It notes to tag all of the things that reminded me of her, whether it be a dress, reception detail or bouquet. Stella loved it and she said my inspo package arrived at just the right time — the engagement euphoria was settling down and she was gearing up for planning.
Learn how to make this cute engagement gift on Ruffled.
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Someone asked me recently how I still get so excited about weddings after marrying my husband Jason just four months ago. Shouldn't I be swearing off taffeta and color palettes forever and just indulge in all of this free time that I have, now that I'm not painstakingly coordinating a 300-person event?
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Tip of the Day: When planning your ceremony, spend some quiet time with your fiancé to discuss just what your relationship and marriage mean to you as a couple. You may choose to describe your ideals for the marriage into which you are about to enter, what you love most about each other, your plans and hopes for the future, or even hardships you have overcome together. Acknowledge family members and guests and thank them for what they have contributed to your relationship.
Plus, check out The Most Common Wedding Ceremony Q&As. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more great weddings tips and advice.
Planning an Out-of-State Wedding
I've been fortunate to visit many different places around the world through my work as a news anchor. I currently live in Reno, but I grew up in Los Angeles, San Diego and Texas (Go Longhorns!). I also lived in both Spain and Costa Rica. Needless to say, my fiancé Chris and I have many friends from different area codes, so throwing a destination wedding is the best choice for us.
Ideally, we want to spend a few days with our guests to have more time to catch up and create special memories together. The thought of having just one night with friends who we haven't seen in years sounds heartbreaking! However, we also understand that not everyone can afford a full-blown vacation to a far-away place, so we'd like to choose an affordable destination located in the United States.
Photo by: Jessica Hannon Photography on Jessica Hannon Photography via Lover.ly
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