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Bridal Buzz
by Kate Ancell
Kate has been scoping out the bridal scene for years, from London to Kansas City and everywhere in between. There's almost nothing about weddings that she doesn't know - and she can't wait to share it all with you!
Weddings DIY
by Gwen Hefner
Twentysomething Gwen Hefner loves crafting. Her own wedding was full of do-it-yourself projects that made her marital debut all her own. Read along and she'll show you some of her favorites, and touch on her newlywed life along the way.
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Bridal Buzz
February 22, 2010 - 4:42 PM 
Did you know that the Victorians—always a quietly intense bunch—used flowers to send “secret messages” to friends or romantic interests? It’s true: because it was considered Very Bad Form to be overly overt with your intended, hopeful suitors often fashioned bouquets or arrangements laden with sentiment-coded blooms.
When considering your own wedding flowers, why not look into adding a layer of elegant intimacy by including some of these beautiful har ... more...
Weddings DIY
February 27, 2009 - 12:36 PM
Tissue pomanders are a great way to pack a big punch in a very affordable decoration. Playing with color, you can often use these fun spheres and skip the flowers. I think groupings of these whimsical additions work wonderfully for a shower or small reception, and really don't take much time once you get the swing of things. So get out those twist-ties, and prepare yourself for a round of fun!
The Stuff You'll Need
20"x24" tissue paper
22-gauge floral wire or sand ... more...