Planning: Decor
Color of the Year
For 2010, turquoise is the hue of choice for adding a splash of something blue to every wedding detail
Creative Tableware
Think outside the plain white china box with unconventional place settings
Getting Organized
Suggestions for finding the best book to help you plan your ideal wedding
Simple Tips for Stunning Events
From the day-of venue to the day-after brunch, experts share their secrets for chic, stress-free celebrations
Décor that goes beyond the blooms
Centerpieces don't have to rely on flowers. Here's how brides are making their statements
Photo Booths, DIY-Style
If you're dead-set on the classic photo booth, with its boxy shape and four-picture strips, another option is to make one yourself.
The Anti-Bridal Show
A new event looks to cater to brides who don’t want the ballroom wedding
Blooms Fit for Any Budget
Tips for gorgeous greenery that won’t break the bank
Every Wedding Tells a Story
Whatever your inspiration, try using a storyboard to make your ideas reality
Ask Carley: Flower-free centerpieces for reception tables
Q: Floral centerpieces seem so "been there, done that." What are some other options for decorating my reception tables?
Creating a Great Guest Experience
Wedding maestro Colin Cowie shares his secrets for crafting a welcoming wedding
Create your own wedding favors
Handmade wedding or shower favors are a thoughtful way to show how much you appreciate your attendees.
Pick a Theme, Any Theme ...
Of course, your wedding has a theme, but do you?
Allergy-Free Arrangements
Your best bets for bouquets that do chic without the sneeze
From 'Fair' to Fabulous
Celeb party planner David Tutera shows how to easily and affordably up the wow-factor of your wedding
How to Have a Garden Wedding
The wherewithals and wonders of being a botanical bride
Divine Lighting
Top tips to ensure that everything is illuminated on your big day
Tricks of the Trends
In their quest for that special something, brides may find they have a lot of company
Bridal Blooms
Sure, dress and the location are key, but it's the flowering accessories that make a wedding blossom
Tips on creating your floral fantasy on a budget
It's easy to get caught up in pre-wedding daydreams: hundreds of flowers draped over chairs and pews, sprouting from napkin rings, cascading off buffet tables, and filling the arms of the bride and bridesmaids.
Center Stage
Your centerpieces are, without a doubt, an integral element of your reception decor. Guests will notice the arrangements more than the forks you chose, the tinted glassware you splurged on, or even the chiffon table overlays.
Floral Tips & Trends
Floral Tips and Trends to make your day special.
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