Did you know that on average, an eight-hour wedding will result in anywhere from 500 to 800 digital images from which to choose? Although it’s a shoe-in your mom will love (nearly) every photo of your big day, narrowing down the selections you’ll want memorialized for years to come—in an album or on your walls—will require lots of editing and forethought. Which is why choosing a wedding photographer who matches ... Read more

Ring bearer “pillows” with hand-studded hypericum berries, hanging amaranthus and a ring box surrounded by exotic lady slipper orchids, poppy pods and kangaroo paws. Aisle “runners” of rose petals complete with graphic patterns like a heart, scallop or scroll. Gabrielle Mecca and her mother, Maxine, of Edge Design certainly know how to make a bold, sophisticated statement. Here, Gabrielle shares her secrets for creating over-the-top elegance. How did you get ... Read more

Regardless of how many items you can check off that all-important wedding to-do list at first glance, there’s one item line you won’t want to leave blank for long: Hire a wedding planner. Not only can an esteemed professional make priceless recommendations (and introductions) on everything from venues to caterers, he or she will also forge a personal relationship with you, your betrothed and your family that will extend beyond ... Read more

The only thing worse than showing up at a party and seeing someone else in your dress is showing up at a wedding and seeing the bride in the gown you just ordered. Opting for a custom dress eliminates this possibility, and it isn’t as pricey as you might think. Atlanta designer Katriesa Raines of Olive says she’s created one-of-a-kind wedding dresses for as little as $600. Here, she gives ... Read more