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August 29th

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Tip of the Day: Let each of your bridesmaids know just how special she is by customizing their gifts. A hidden message transforms a simple present into an extra-special keepsake! Personalize it even further by purchasing different variations of the same item to reflect all of their different personalities and styles.

Plus, check out more bridesmaid gift ideas.

5 Most Popular Honeymoon Destinations

With so many luxe resorts, romantic islands, and beautiful cities across the globe, narrowing down the endless options to find the perfect location for your honeymoon can be a real challenge. Get some inspiration with these popular honeymoon destinations, according to research conducted by  SmugMug, a photo-sharing and storing site. Whether you're dreaming about relaxing on a pristine beach or exploring an enchanting city, there's something for everyone. Take a look!  

15 Themed Bridal Shower Gifts for Every Budget

The following scenario occurs far too often: I receive a bridal shower invitation in the mail and rip it open, but by the time I retrieve the couple’s registry online, most of the gifts have already been snatched up. Then, I’m stuck choosing from an odd assortment of remaining items—should I spring for the $50 robotic trashcan or four spatulas that come out to the same price?

As a bride, Maid of Honor, and frequent partygoer, I’ve experienced how crucial it is to choose registry gifts that make sense as a group, which not only helps you develop your own personal home style, but also makes it easy for guests to pool their funds together for a group gift. One of Bridal Guide's top registry picks, Kohl’s has the hottest brands for every room and recreation, all at the lowest prices. Here are some of our favorite product combinations to help get you get started.

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Register for high-quality coverlets and sheets that can withstand the test of time (and your new husband's bed-hogging habit). Mix and match pillows and throws from different collections to create a look that's all your own—metallics are especially chic.

10 Songs That Belong on Your "Do Not Play" List

Each week, we feature music recommendations from Scratch Weddings, the nation's leader with the best wedding DJs at affordable prices. This week's post comes from DJ Jon Blak, whose client list includes Beyonce, Jay Z, Jermaine Dupri and Ryan Leslie. He describes his style as "retro/future”, a seamless blend of old and new that translates well to wedding guests of all ages. "I love the challenge of crossing genres and generations and playing a diverse mix that's totally seamless. At the end a wedding, I'd like the bride and the groom to be exhausted from dancing!" Jon is known infusing any event with energy and cool, while always keeping the client's musical preferences front and center in his music selection.

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Weddings are a time to revel in the celebration of newly sealed nuptials. No couple wants this mood interrupted by a cheesy wedding song. These songs can disrupt the flow of the dance floor or, even worse, completely empty it.

BG Cheat Sheet: What's Hot This Week

This week was filled with adventurous couples, from an incredible couple who rock-climbed 900 feet for a mountaintop ceremony to a daring pair who who rode jet packs into their beach wedding. We also were shocked by Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger's surprise engagement, and we couldn't help but follow Taylor Swift's wedding crashing debacle.   

If you've also had a busy week, catch up now on our hottest features this week!

Wondering which flowers are in season during your wedding month? Maximize your floral budget by choosing one of these blooms:

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