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Forever After :Legal & Finance

Wedding Poll: Wedding Loan

Would you consider taking out a loan to pay for your big day?

Forever After :Honeymoon

Packing for your honeymoon

Honeymoon travel is made easier with smart packing

Wedding Events :Bridal Showers

Throw a Green Bridal Shower

Set the theme for an environmentally friendly wedding by first throwing a green bridal shower for an earth-minded bride.

Forever After :Legal & Finance

I Thee Claim

What made up the top wedding insurance claims in 2011? Take a look

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Take a Seat

Expert inspiration for reception table seating that is anything but ordinary

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Wedding Poll: Kids at the Wedding

To invite kids or not to invite kids...will you have kids at your wedding?

Ceremony & Reception :Invitations & Stationary

Invitation Only

A primer on 4 popular ways to go about your wedding invites

Ceremony & Reception :Catering

Preferential Treatment

In today’s ever-allergic, ever-intollerant food world, follow these tips for accommodating your guests varied inclinations in your menu

Attire & Style :Gowns

‘Runway’ to Retail

Former ‘Project Runway’ designer Rami Kashou unveils new bridal collection for Bebe

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Social Savvy

5 expert tips for handling your wedding on the web

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Some Things Borrowed …

Sharing wedding goods is a modern way to save money and connect with other brides

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

We Do

Expert tips for creating a meaningful wedding ceremony for you and your loved ones

Gifts :Favors

Wedding Poll: Wedding Favors

What type of wedding favors are you giving to guests at your wedding?

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Registry Fun With the Registry Gun

Trying to pick out everything you need for your new…

Attire & Style :Veils, Shoes & Accessories

Wedding Poll: Something Blue

Something old, something new, something borrowed....what was your 'something blue'?

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Registry

I am one of the few to not enjoy the registry creation

Ceremony & Reception :Cakes

Sweet and Simple

Today’s modern desserts go easy on the embellishments and feature delightful details and flavors guests know and love. Say yes to the baking renaissance

Ceremony & Reception :Photography / Video

Uncovering the Best Hometown Spots

An engagement-portrait session can help break the ice with your photographer – and capture some fun photos right in your backyard

Forever After :Honeymoon

Your Long and Winding Road-Trip Honeymoon

When airline fees and family bragging rights are cramping your honeymoon’s style, the only solution is hitting the road

Jewelry :Wedding Bands

Rose is Blooming

Warm-hued rose gold is the latest trend in bridal bling

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Wedding Poll: Wedding attendants

How many friends and family members will be standing by your side on the big day?

Attire & Style :Veils, Shoes & Accessories

Belted Brides

Red-hot right now, sashes and belts give your wedding gown a one-of-a-kind flair

Attire & Style :Hair & Makeup

Super Easy, Super Smart Beauty Secrets

From sipping smoothies to researching the paint aisle at the hardware store, the trick to looking great on your big day doesn’t have to be high-maintenance

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February Winner

Congratulations to our February Winner:

Kathryn…

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Going with the FLOH

World Wide ... What? America’s favorite mom, Florence Henderson, knows what it takes to get your older relatives wired into your wedding

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Get A Grip

How to Deliver—and Handle —A Snub

Ceremony & Reception :Transportation

Let’s Ride

Get to and from your wedding in style with these tips for booking transportation

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Let the Craziness Ensue!

getting down to the year countdown... time to focus

Ceremony & Reception :Cakes

The Caketionary

Acquaint yourself with the wedding cake revival

Attire & Style :Hair & Makeup

A Beautiful Plan

Every bride wants to look stunning on her wedding day. Here’s a treatment timeline to help her look her best

Forever After :Legal & Finance

Wedding Poll: The Name Game

You and your fiance are finally married! Will you take his name?

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

With This Ring

Bring bling down the aisle with style, thanks to these ideas for creative carriers

Ceremony & Reception :Decor & Favors

Picking Your Palette

Tips for finding the perfect color story for your fairy-tale wedding

Attire & Style :Gowns

The Facts of Fittings

A wedding gown expert shares her top 10 tips for making your search for the dress a success

Ceremony & Reception :Decor & Favors

Wedding DIY: The Weekend Project

One quick trip around town to a few stores and you’ll be well on your way to creating unique and remarkably stylish wares for you wedding day

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Wedding Poll: Big or Little Wedding

If you could have it any way you wanted it, how many guests would you invite to your wedding?

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

The Big Thing

Some guests – couples, even – might not be aware some of the important rites that occur during a wedding. Take a look at some of the big religious and cultural moments that occur during a ceremony, and learn when to

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Countdown to a Fantastic Wedding

Wedding planning can get overwhelming....fast! Stay on top with this handy wedding checklist.

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I quit! and a visit to Buffalo

I quit my job! I squeezed in 2 weeks before starting my new job and filled it with wedding planning

Ceremony & Reception :Cakes

A Cake to Remember

Sometimes, it’s what’s on the inside that counts

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Wedding Poll: Walking Down the Aisle

Who is walking you down the aisle on your big day?

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Wedding Tech Do’s and Don’ts

Thanks to technology, planning a wedding has never been easier! But before you go sending evites, here’s what you need to know about mixing technology with tradition

Attire & Style :Gowns

Living in a Material World

The best wedding dress is the one made with a fabric that reflects a bride’s personality and flatters her body. Here, designers open up about their go-to textiles and which styles of gowns they work best for

Ceremony & Reception :Photography / Video

Memories Made Easy

How to ensure great wedding photos and videos without breaking the bank

Forever After :Honeymoon

Retreat & Relax

Are honeymoons an endangered species?

Ceremony & Reception :Photography / Video

Wedding Poll: Videographer?

Do you feel it is important to have a videographer at your wedding?

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Sew Pretty

2 simple stitching projects any bride can do to add some DIY style and personality to her wedding

Ceremony & Reception :Flowers

Power Flowers

Bouquets are more than just pretty wedding accessories. Here’s how to carry one filled with meaningful blooms

Attire & Style :Veils, Shoes & Accessories

Under Wraps

Chic cover-ups offer brides a bit of style, warmth and modesty

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Wedding Poll: Indoor vs Outdoor

Will you be holding your wedding indoors or outdoors? Weigh in in this week's wedding poll.

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Budget Beautiful

6 fresh tips for saving money without sacrificing style

Wedding Events :Bachelorette / Bachelor Parties

The Modern Party

Just say no to pre-wedding shenanigans and plan a bachelor/ette party that’s personal and plenty of fun

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Yes, Mom, You Can Help

Mom wants to lend a hand? Here are 5 great tasks to let her pitch in

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Man Up

A wedding party that even the groom can groove to? It’s easier than you think!

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Wedding Poll: Wedding Coordinator

More brides and grooms are enlisting the help of a professional wedding planner to help with their big day. Will you?

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Bridesmaids

all about bridesmaids and what to do with them

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Calls of Duty

A roundup of traditional tasks for the maid of honor and best man

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Bowing Out, Gracefully

Turns out you can't be the attendant your promised to be. Here's how to handle it

Ceremony & Reception :Cakes

Icing on the Cake

Champion baker Krista Lautenbach offers sweet advice on the finishing touch

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Wedding Poll: Ceremony Type

What type of wedding ceremony are you having?

Ceremony & Reception :Flowers

Coming Up Roses

With so many colors and varieties, roses are a true classic that always shine – especially for weddings. Preston Bailey, author of ‘Preston Bailey Flowers,’ opens up about the little black dress of wedding flowers

Jewelry :Wedding Bands

Bands of Outsiders

The price of gold skyrocketed more than 200 percent in the past five years, paving the way for alternative-metal jewelry and placing further emphasis on the importance of appraising and insuring your jewelry

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January Winner

Congratulations to our January Winner:

Amy Z.…

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December Winner

Congratulations to our December Winner:

Valerie…

Attire & Style :Veils, Shoes & Accessories

Today’s Tiaras

Once a fusty, out-of-date hair adornment, modern tiaras multitask, serving as brooches or shoulder jewelry well after the ceremony

Gifts :Registry

The Recession Registry

Get cooking – and keep your budget in check – with these go-to kitchen tools

Ceremony & Reception :Photography / Video

Wedding Poll: Trash the Dress?

To trash or not to trash...weigh in in this week's wedding poll.

Forever After :Auto

The Top 10 Cars for Newlyweds

Money’s tight. Gas is expensive. But those errands aren't going to run themselves! Luckily, the bride and groom can hit the road happily together in any of these engaging new models.

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Bride Resources

I've pulled some great resources both online and in print form to help. A few ideas or tips on finding the best resources.

Ceremony & Reception :Cakes

My Chocolate, My Way

For a sweet favor, go beyond the basic mints with chocolate as specialized as your wedding

Ceremony & Reception :Invitations & Stationary

Invites: Vintage Vogue

Stationery designer Rachael Hetzel shares some of the inspirations that go into her award-winning creations

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Wedding Poll: To look or not to look

Will you and your fiance see each other before the wedding ceremony?

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

’Tis the Season

Summer, fall, winter or spring? Two pros weigh in on the wedding ‘when’

Ceremony & Reception :Catering

Mix it Up

A wedding bar featuring eco-friendly juices and sodas is both green and gourmet

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Top Bridal Books for 2012

Four of the latest and greatest tomes for wedding planning

Ceremony & Reception :Cakes

Sugar on Top

Take a taste of six go-to cake-decorating techniques

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Wedding Poll: The Budget Buster

Which aspect of your wedding is taking up the majority of your budget?

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

‘Tango’ Time

Tangerine hue is Pantone’s go-to color for 2012

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

The Non-Wedding

Who says you need to have a ceremony in order to celebrate your love for one another?

:Bridal Bloggers

Engagement Shoot!

My engagement photos are ready and they are awesome! Check out a few photos!

Attire & Style :Hair & Makeup

Cool Wedding Beauty

Baby, it's cold outside! Here's how to keep your look fresh when the temps get frosty

Ceremony & Reception :Invitations & Stationary

Wedding Poll: Save The Dates

In what format will you send your Save the Dates?

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Declining a Wedding Attendant Invite

Expert advice for how to politely pass on being a bridesmaid or groomsmen

:Bridal Bloggers

Keeping Your Man From Getting Wedding Overload

At one point or another, I think most of us brides…

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The Families Meet!

Moment of truth... Will the dynamics be harmonious or disasterous?

Attire & Style :Gowns

She’s Got the Look

How to put together an ensemble that’s just as ready for the red carpet as it is the aisle

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Coming Home

You’re getting married in your hometown – and it’s changed a bit since you last lived there. Here’s the advice and etiquette for finding the venues and vendors to make your hometown wedding the best ever

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Get A Grip: It’s All Relative

Brothers and sisters and in-laws, oh my! It’s not easy planning a wedding–especially when trying to make every family member part of the celebration. Here’s how to get them involved – or not – without any discord

Gifts :Wedding Party

Wedding Poll: Attendants Gifts

What are you planning to give as attendants gifts?

Forever After :Honeymoon

Destination: Honeymoon

Careful spending and early planning will have couples flying to far-off locales while staying afloat financially

Ceremony & Reception :Cakes

Let Them Eat Cake

Today’s wedding cakes are in good taste

Attire & Style :Gowns

Royalty and the Red Carpet

Big-time weddings turn into big-time inspiration for gown designers

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Wedding Poll: Wedding Style

How would you categorize your wedding style?

Attire & Style :Gowns

Use Your Illusion

Barely there necklines bridge the gap between strapless gowns and more modest looks

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What I did over my Winter Vacation

I devoted my 10 day break to wedding planning and it was perfect. I was able to have all of my family in one place, well fed and with little distraction.

Ceremony & Reception :Wedding Planners

Asking Your Attendants

Tips for how and whom to tap for your bridal party, plus what you can expect of your crew

Attire & Style :Diet & Exercise

10 Top Beauty Foods

What to eat and drink to look and feel your big-day best

Gifts :Registry

All About the Card

Sometimes it’s easier for guests to give a gift card. And that’s perfectly fine

Gifts :Registry

Wedding Poll: When Will You Register?

How soon did you/will you register for your wedding?

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Wedding and Engagement Announcements in The Buffalo News

It’s your special day! You’ve planned every detail so that it is the utmost reflection of you, the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, and the love you share for each other. Now share that love with everyone else! Celebrations lets you choose from several announcement styles, as well as a way to describe your event as you see fit ... and it can all be done online. It’s easy, affordable and best of all, it’s personalized by you!

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Bon Voyage!

Are you leaving the country for your honeymoon? If so, for how long?

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The Speeches

Dear Jen,

I’m concerned the best man is going to give an inappropriate wedding toast. What should I do?

Rachel, Buffalo

Buffalo Bridal Bloggers

Looking for an insiders guide to the unique perspectives and experiences that only Buffalo brides- and grooms-to-be encounter? You’ll find it all with Buffalo Brides Bridal Bloggers. Planning a wedding is no easy feat, but our Bridal Bloggers are here to help. Find ideas and inspiration, and even offer help and advice as you follow our bridal bloggers through their trials, tribulations, victories and defeats of putting on a wedding.


Julie & Brandon

Registry

By bridejulie | posted on April 29, 2012 at 12:24am

I am one of the few to not enjoy the registry creation

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Julie & Andrew

Brides Bloggers

Let the Craziness Ensue!

By JulielovesAndrew | posted on April 10, 2012 at 4:36pm

getting down to the year countdown... time to focus

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Jackie & Tom

Brides Bloggers

Registry Fun With the Registry Gun

By jackieandtom | posted on May 01, 2012 at 9:36am

Trying to pick out everything you need for your new life together seems a bit overwhelming. Figuring out what you need…

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