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April 2009 - Posts

Creative Engagement Photos - Use a Balloon as Your Prop

Posted Thursday, April 30, 2009 6:32 PM

I'm obsessed with these engagement photos. Period the end. Photos by: Erin Heart's Court Get engagement photo basics and more in our wedding photography area

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Posted by Knot Anja

Personalized Mini Wedding Cakes

Posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 4:38 PM

It's always fun to see what my favorite wedding planners do for their own weddings. Laura Bianco of My Bellissima tempted her closest girls to be bridesmaids with these mini cakes from Pink Cake Box. Not only did each girl's initials serve as cake toppers,

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Posted by Knot Meredith

Groomsmen Attire - Dress Them in Hip Sweater Vests

Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:16 PM

I'm not knocking tuxes, but these sweater vests paired with bold red ties and gray pinstripe pants for the groomsmen are hip. Put the groom in a more standard all-black tux (with a bold, coordinating tie) and he'll really stand out from the rest. Photo:

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Wedding Decor Idea - Buttons!

Posted Monday, April 27, 2009 6:11 PM

Got a quirky collection at home? Use it to add personality to your wedding! Kristin and Jared turned a love of buttons into colorful table decorations and a creative boutonniere accent at their Las Vegas vow renewal. Photo: Brian Phillips Photography

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Posted by Knot Meredith

Adorable Wedding Favor Displays

Posted Friday, April 24, 2009 6:50 PM

Interactive elements always get people talking, so let your guests go "shopping" for their favors at your wedding. Naomi and Larry in Ventura, CA, set up a "country store" filled with their tasty takeaways: jams and Granny Smith apples. Photo: Ryan and

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Include Your Dog in Your Wedding Day!

Posted Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:23 PM

This dog is so cute I can't even stand it! I've been seeing a lot more weddings with dogs on the guest list. And why not? It's cute, personal, and makes for great photos!

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Pre-Wedding Events - Country Chic Rehearsal Dinners

Posted Wednesday, April 22, 2009 8:26 PM

Yes, your rehearsal dinner tone can match your wedding's, but why not mix things up? If you're doing formal indoors for the main event, throw a backyard bash for the rehearsal dinner. I love the country musicians, the rusted jars and sunflower centerpieces

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Posted by Knot Meredith

Wedding Guest Books - Use Your Favorite Vinyl

Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2009 6:40 PM

You don't have to ask your guests to sign a book. Use a vinyl record instead -- (like maybe with your first dance song). Put it on a table at the reception, throw silver or gold pens out, and encourage your guests to give you their autographs. Photo:

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Why Is the Site So Slow Today?

Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2009 1:12 PM

Minutes after news broke this morning that suspected "Craigslist Killer," Philip Markoff is engaged to be married and has a personal wedding web page on TheKnot.com (password protection has been added to the page!), our servers reached peak capacity.

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Posted by Knot Anja

Wedding Reception Centerpieces - Use Mini Chalkboards as Table Numbers

Posted Monday, April 20, 2009 10:01 PM

This idea (from Sarah and Zach's Idaho wedding ) would work really well for a garden/outdoor wedding reception and using potted centerpieces. Get 900+ more reception centerpiece ideas !

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Wedding Style Ideas - Outdoor Countryside Weddings

Posted Thursday, April 16, 2009 4:47 PM

We just added this wedding from Sun Valley, Idaho to the site and I LOVE it! The homemade pies, the horse-drawn wagon, the country setting, and the flowers all work so well together. Check out their full real wedding story here !

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Wedding Bouquets - Creative Bouquet Wraps

Posted Wednesday, April 15, 2009 8:14 PM

Presentation is everything and these little beauties, made by Blade Floral & Event Designs, LLC in New York and featured in our Spring/Summer 2009 regional magazine, prove it. The very organic one up top is tied perfect for an outdoor wedding and

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Reception Ideas - Alternative Centerpieces

Posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 5:46 PM

I never bought into the whole "less is more" philosophy, but I'm finally starting to get it now that I've seen these centerpieces. They're much more striking than any overstuffed vase I've come across. Get more ideas in our centerpiece photo gallery !

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Posted by Knot Meredith

Wedding Dresses With Oversized Flowers

Posted Thursday, April 09, 2009 5:40 PM

The end of Bridal Fashion Week has arrived (boo for no more fashion shows; yay for no more running around Manhattan!), but we wanted to give you one last look at the trends you'll see soon. Big blooms (and small ones too) dominated dresses. You can get

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Lovely Lace Wedding Dresses

Posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:18 PM

From Alencon to Chantilly, lace is all over the runways, but it's popping up in all kinds of dresses -- from dreamy, tiered gowns (that's a Romona Keveza one on the left) to sophisticated, structured mermaids (like the Beth Elis one on the right). I even

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Bridesmaid Dresses - Something Spicy for Your Maids

Posted Tuesday, April 07, 2009 8:05 PM

This chiffon bridesmaid dress by Amsale popped from all the rest in an orange-spice color. Love the way the dress moves, the flower at the waist, and the universally flattering scoop neckline too. Would she wear it again? Maybe, maybe not. But hey, it’ll

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Wedding Dresses - Ruffles Galore!

Posted Monday, April 06, 2009 6:49 PM

Girly girls, rejoice, because ruffles are all the rage at the fashion shows. We're seeing them from neckline to hemline, like on the fierce Melissa Sweet gown on the left. They're even popping up on jacket collars. Case in point: the Jennifer Lee stunner

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Ball Gown Wedding Dresses Are Back!

Posted Monday, April 06, 2009 6:09 PM

All of Oscar de la Renta's wedding dresses were gorgeous but this one gets the most-wearable-wedding-dress award. It's strapless, poofy, and romantic. Who wouldn't want to get married in it?

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Wedding Dresses Fit For a Fairytale

Posted Sunday, April 05, 2009 2:41 PM

Fashion editor, Heather Levine, was one of the first to see the new line of dresses from Reem Acra -- here's what she had to say: Reem Acra's new gowns are so dreamy -- and appropriately named as such. The "Rumpelstiltskin" dress above is soft and ethereal

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Wedding Dresses - Rock and Roll Meets Glam

Posted Sunday, April 05, 2009 2:32 PM

Rock and roll meets ultra glamorous with this dress by Priscilla of Boston - I love everything about this dress. The ruching in the middle, the sweetheart neckline, and the oh-so-sparkly straps are all just right.

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Wedding Hair Accessories - Headbands!

Posted Sunday, April 05, 2009 2:27 PM

Headbands are hot. The soft silk organza ribbon headband with rosettes by Erin Cole (on the left) would be perfect for an outdoor wedding. And the more formal gold and ivory pearl broach flower headband (the one I'm modeling on the right) by Enchanted

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Wedding Dresses -- Floral Lace Tattoos!

Posted Sunday, April 05, 2009 2:17 PM

Your guests will be staring at your back during the ceremony. Give them something to look at, and choose something like this sheath by Something Blue Vancouver. The "lace tattoos" are so show-stopping! -- Meredith Bodgas

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Vintage-Style Wedding Dresses -- Scalloped Edges and Keyhole Accents

Posted Sunday, April 05, 2009 2:08 PM

I dropped by to check out Jenny Packham’s new collection and was floored by all the gorgeous vintage-style dresses. My favorite: this short scalloped-lace dress with a keyhole accent in front. Wear it as a second wedding dress for the reception or grab

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Budget-friendly ($400!) Wedding Dresses by Alfred Angelo

Posted Friday, April 03, 2009 8:07 PM

Our fashion editor, Heather Levine, stopped by Alfred Angelo where designer Michael Shettel put on a private show of his latest gowns. Here's what she has to say: These two styles are from the Reception collection. They are adorable (perfect for dancing

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Wedding Dresses - Short and Sweet Hemlines (It's Fashion Week!)

Posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 5:32 PM

In honor of bridal fashion week, I thought I'd post one of my favorite short dresses from Melissa Sweet's collection -- shorter hemlines are perfect for outdoor weddings and they give off that I'm-not-taking-my-wedding-too-seriously vibe... So here's

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Wedding Reception Idea - Custom Wedding Signs

Posted Wednesday, April 01, 2009 7:57 PM

How cute are the western-themed program cover from Brooke and Thor's Wetumpka, AL, wedding and the carnival-themed poster from Courtney and Charles' Anaheim, CA, wedding? And click on her username to see how Community Knottie 1104*Celsius gave her ceremony

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Posted by Knot Meredith

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