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Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. These are the five senses and you use them everyday. Using these 5 senses in your wedding can prove to be very helpful and make your wedding extra special!Watch this video to learn how you can use your senses in planning your wedding!!Posted in Uncategorized...

Posted by Britni Wood, Style ExpertQUAIL happens to be one of the cutest clothing lines around, and they've recently made the job a lot easier for "fashionable brides seeking equally fashionable bridesmaid dresses." I couldn't have said it better myself. QUAIL|bridal is the ne...

Posted by Shira Savada, Real Weddings Editor As far as photo shoots go, some are more fun than others. Take our confetti story (in the fall issue of MSW). We discovered x-streamers early in the brainstorming process and had a blast shooting confetti around the set with the specialized launchers t...

I am OBSESSED with Felt right now.It's everywhere and I'm loving all of the creative uses for it!Here are some of my favorites...Felt California Pillow from Love, California's Etsy ShopFelt & Lame Gold Mix Corsage Brooch from A Alicia Handmade's Etsy ShopRose Felted Stretch Headband from Snug...

This is part of a series on French idiomatic expressions that relate to food. Browse the list of idioms featured so far.This week's idiom is, "Être dans le pâté."Literally translated as, "Being in the pâté," it means feeling drowsy and out of it, usually in the morning after too much partyi...

#5 - Burlap + BlueCongratulations!!You have won 1 Pack of Spread Some Cheer Holiday Cards from our shop!Please email Frenchie and Flea to claim your prize! Don't forget F&F is offering 15% our Spread Some Cheer Holiday Cards until December 7th to all of our readers!**Convo us for a custom li...

by  Talley Sue Hohlfeld, Etiquette ExpertHere's a quick etiquette lesson: Leave the BlackBerry at home!In my morning paper (the New York Daily News) there was this small item:A groom updated his Facebook status from the altar—before he had even kissed his bride! (I'm wondering, wouldn&#...

Posted by Cara Sullivan, Beauty ExpertIf you're jetting off to a far-flung locale for your honeymoon, you're in for a long flight (hate to be a buzzkill, but let's get real here!). That said, it doesn't have to be total hell—just wrap yourself up in blankets, slip on this slee...

We found this great idea and recipe from marthastewartweddings.com. This great after wedding treat is wonderful for winter weddings! These mini doughnuts are delicious and will really surprise your guests!IngredientsMakes 752 envelopes (2 scant tablespoons) active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water...

Posted by Matthew Robbins, ContributorI hope you all had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Did you catch the Martha Show leading up to the holiday? I was thrilled to see her episode on vegetarian Thanksgiving meals. so thrilled, in fact, that it got me thinking about vegan and vegetarian wedding ...

Posted by Corinne Gill, Craft ExpertWith our first holiday hurdle behind us, I am officially feeling the spirit of the season. It's such a festive time of year, and though not common, feels like a fantastic time to have a wedding. The streets are all lit up, the eggnog is flowing, and, reall...

#25 - "Tracy is...Loving Pretty Things"!!Congratulations!!You have won a Custom Address Wood Handle Stamp from Rubber Stamp Press!Please email Frenchie and Flea with your address info and we will send the file straight to Kim at Rubber Stamp Press!Thank you Kim for hosting today's giveaway!!!!! ...

Posted by Sherri Caudell Brennan, Shopping and Fashion Market ExpertOne of my fave online retailers for bridal shoes, My Glass Slipper, is carrying a Nina shoe design that I think you are going to fall in love with! This exclusive Elga-LS-Lace shoe comes in white or ivory and features a romantic ...

We found these great tips for cookware registry from marthastewartweddings.com. This list tells you all about each kind of cookware and which might be best for you. Before you make your registry be sure to check out this list!Copper is often considered the ultimate material for cookware. It is an...

Posted by Talley Sue Hohlfeld, Etiquette ExpertAs the year-end holiday season arrives, the tradition of sending Christmas cards (or holiday/New Year cards, for those who don't celebrate Christmas) is upon us. For brides marrying in the spring, now may be the time to alert family and friends ...

Posted by Shira Savada, Real Weddings EditorWe've long been fans of the calligraphy of Betsy Dunlap. We've worked with her on stories and featured weddings for which she calligraphed pieces, and I can guarantee you'll be seeing more of her fabulous penmanship in our pages down the ...

Happy Wednesday, lovely friends! Today we area tickled to feature a giveaway by a shop we've purchased from and loved - Rubber Stamp Press! They make and sell address stamps, monogram stamps, and do custom stamps as well! These are fantastic gifts (newlyweds, growing families, new homeowners, et...

Famous for its fantastic walking safaris, highly experienced guides, stunning backdrops, and rich cultural heritage, Zambia has positioned itself as a prime destination for travelers looking for a unique experience like no other. Making Zambia even more attractive to travelers is its extensive li...

Photo from Serengeti Safari Camp website Quiet, peaceful, and intimate, the Serengeti Safari Camp in Tanzania reflects the Eastern African bush in its campsite design and setup. Accommodating up to 12 people in its six canvas-lined tents, the Serengeti Safari Camp is for travelers who desire a sm...

Taken from the Eziko websiteServing as both a restaurant and a gourmet culinary school, Eziko in the Langa Township outside of Cape Town has been providing superior cuisine and cooking classes to locals and tourists alike for more than 10 years now.Victor Mguqulwa, former Langa High School teache...

Posted by Cara Sullivan, Beauty ExpertIt's officially the holiday season, and you know what that means: GIFT SETS! Beauty sets, specifically, make amazing bridesmaids gifts. Whether you're getting married in a week or a year, you may as well get your shopping done now, while the stores ...

What better way to kick off the month of December than to make some delicious and cute gingerbread men? This recipe is simple and tastes amazing! Don’t forget to decorate them!Ingredients3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt...

Posted by Shira Savada, Real Weddings Editor Our first real wedding for the month is courtesy of photographer Katie Stoops. The Virginia wedding of Carrie Anne and Barton can be found in full here.The basics:The couple wed at the home of the man who set them up.The bride chose an unconventional m...

Posted by Talley Sue Hohlfeld, Etiquette ExpertChelsea Clinton is engaged! And she's planning a wedding next summer. We love hearing that sort of news--we're all in favor of marriage here, and of weddings (after all, our unofficial motto is, "Don't elope!").When Chelsea C...

Posted by Lauren Richel Kelly, Color and Design ExpertWhite, Ivory, and EvergreenSleigh bells ring--are you listening? Confession: I am a sucker for snow and (obviously) weddings. So if you’re anything like me, you’ll agree that winter is the most magical time of year. Romantic details like snowf...

Today we are featuring one of my (Emily) favorite ceramicists! She is local to the Bay Area (where I live), has totally unique style, and creates pieces that are BEYOND adorable! I purchased her cupcake stand for my little sister, and it's the cutest thing EVER! Introducing:We think Whitney's ...

At the beginning of every month in 2009, I am offering C&Z readers a new desktop calendar, i.e. a wallpaper to apply on the desktop of your computer, with a food-related picture and a calendar of the current month.Our desktop calendar for December is a picture of a freshly popped cork, in anticip...