Amsale found herself frustrated by her search for a simple, yet sophisticated gown for her 1985 nuptials to film executive Neil Brown. Her solution was simple, she decided to design her own wedding dress. Realizing that many women shared her difficulty finding the "right dress", Amsale launched her business in 1986 as a designer of fine bridal wear for a select clientele. Amsale's designs gained popularity as more brides began seeking classic dresses with a modern point-of-view. Today she is known for creating timeless and fashionable gowns that combine luxurious fabrics with fine hand-crafted beading, laces, silk flowers and tailored bows to create a strong, yet feminine look. AMSALE brides radiate style and confidence.

Amsale's elegant wedding dress designs have made her one of the number one couture wedding gown designers in the United States, and won her the reputation as the creator of the modern wedding dress. Though Amsale is most recognized for her exquisite bridal wear, she has also gained a strong celebrity following for her eveningwear, as seen at the Academy Awards and other high profile events on stars such as Kim Basinger, Salma Hayek, Julianna Marguiles, and Vanessa Williams.

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Cake Jewelry is an exciting new concept brought to you by Expressions. If you want a unique cake design, or simply want to add some flare to your cake, cake jewelry might be right for your wedding cake.

Expression's cake jewelry pieces are made with metal and Swarovski rhinestones, most style are silver plated or offered in light gold. Not only will this jewelry add flare to your cake, but you can keep the jewelry forever.

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The spring / summer wedding season is about to kick off and with it comes the usual dilemma: What to get the bride and groom who already have more kettles and toasters than they can make tea and toast bagels with? The folks at yourrecipebook.co.uk have come up with a clever solution. A personalised, stylish recipe book which is 100% unique and custom made.

Making the cook book takes only three easy steps: 1.Choose your design 2. Invite family, friends or colleagues to contribute their favourite recipes as well as a personal message to the happy couple. 3. Four weeks later, a high quality, hard backed, anthology of recipes and good wishes is ready for delivery. Priced at only $170, it's a perfect unique wedding gift.

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Turq Bridal Jewelry is designed by Lee Addison and Katherine Weeks. High demand for their hand made pieces of jewelry led to the creation if their website.

The Turq line of bridal jewelry has become very popular. They design earring, necklaces and bracelets for both brides and bridesmaids. The line of bridesmaid jewelry is organized by color so you can match your bridesmaid's necklaces to their gowns, or mix and match different necklace style in the same color palette.

All of Turq's jewelry is made with semi-precious and precious stones. All necklaces come with a beautiful free jewelry bag. For just $10 extra, you can embroider the jewelry bag with your bridesmaids initials. Now that is a great gift!

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Claire Pettibone's bridal designs are inspired by Paris of the 1920's, Victorian laces and the icon of "woman". Her unique couture bridal collection has created a buzz among brides all over the country.

The Los Angeles designer works exclusively with couture European embroideries and laces, hand dyed silk chiffon, silk tulle and subtle hints of champagne. Through these elements Pettibone succeeds at creating modern vintage styles that have the perfect balance of opulence and understatement.

Pettibone's DEMETRA gown, pictured left, is a strapless gown of fench cotton with embroidered tulle and lace.

Claire Pettibone is not only known for her bridal gowns, but has a full line of the finest and sexiest lingerie too.

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If you are creative and want to take part creating your wedding stationary, you might want to make Michaels your first stop. The Michaels Invitation Center provides you with the help you need to create the perfect invitation complete with your own touch of creativity. Simply start the process by telling them what you would like to create and they will show you hundreds of creative ideas and endless possibilities.

From announcements, invitations, place cards, programs and response cards, they have it covered. They even provide you with easy to use templates to help layout your invitation wording. Visit www.invitingideas.com for more information.

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Lea-Ann Belter has been making beautiful gowns for a select group of brides for close to two decades. Belter has been nominated for numerous design awards, Land trained with a couturier before opening her first custom gown boutique in Toronto's exclusive Yorkville area. She has since extended her reach and made her gowns available in specially-chosen stores across North America. Lea-Ann's sophisticated designs and attention to quality and detail have drawn the most discerning brides and a high-profile clientele.

Lea-Ann Belter's gowns are made using only the highest quality materials, including Dupioni silk and French Alençon lace, every dress is hand-embroidered with beautiful beadwork and exquisite detailing. Personalized touches make each gown as unique as the woman who wears it.

To view the Lea-Ann Belter collection or locate a bridal store that carries her gowns, visit leaannbelter.com.

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Little fuss is needed to use this designer line of everyday stationery and designer papers. Only basic skills of handwriting, decorating and gift wrapping are neccesary.

The multi-use everyday wrap are only sold at upscale stores. The products are made with premium acid-free recycled and cotton papers. The coordinating gift tags are printed on cotton tag and are tied with a hemp cord. The gift cards are perfectly designed and can make great thank you notes or bridesmaid cards.

Paper Petals designers are producing upscale paper resources for people who enjoy the pastimes of writing, shopping, entertaining, hosting, planning weddings and decorating.

Paper Petals TM brand contemporary lines and designer papers translate into the upscale market and are perfect when used with designer lines of gifts, fashion and home accessories. The weight of the paper makes the everday wrap a safe choice for a heavy or valuable gift.

The company recommends as little effort possible to use the products. All of the patterns and colors are finished into the paper for a simple and dramatic look.

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Destination weddings are currently one of the most popular trends to-date with some 200,000 American couples, approximately one in every 10, exchanging vows and celebrating with friends and family in a picturesque location away from home. This growing trend is due largely in part to the high costs of formal weddings plus couples don't always have the time to plan such a large-scale wedding.

But to ensure a destination wedding is one to remember without busting their budget, more couples are turning to Web sites like HoneymoonOutlet.com to help them save time and money. Honeymoon Outlet features value-filled destination wedding recommendations for every lifestyle and budget. Today's hot spots include Las Vegas, Hawaii, Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and on board cruise ships.

Honeymoon Outlet's Destination Wedding Concierges offer personalized service, helping couples to plan all of the details, and negotiate group rates at resorts and group airfare for 10 or more people traveling together.

Once a destination has been selected, a top priority will be to understand the legal requirements for getting married outside of the United States. Honeymoon Outlet's Destination Wedding Concierges consult with destination managers and consulates and often has the clients speak directly to the authorities so that they are very clear on regulations.

Carol Lekki is the Chief Destination Wedding Concierge with Honeymoon Outlet and is often told by brides-to-be that finding a company to plan destination weddings is difficult and overwhelming. Carol Lekki and her team of destination planners will help you get it done easy.

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Among its rare collections of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires, Fred Leighton has assembled and made available to the public the largest and most prestigious collection of Estate and Antique Jewelry. His rare collectible jewels including items from the Collection of the Duchess of Windsor, as well as works from the Art Deco period -- including the magnificent jewels of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin, Boucheron and Belperron.

Today Fred Leighton is known for his ability to search the world and discover some of its most amazing and beautiful jewels. Leighton's mission is to both preserve and create jewels that are rare and beautiful. His deep respect and passion for antique and estate pieces is the inspiration for his unique design style.

Although Fred Leightons fabulous collections might not be affordable to many, it absolutely worth looking at his collections and enjoying their beauty. You can visit fredleighton.com so see his fabulous collections.

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Details, details, details. As any bride knows - a wedding is all about the details. Managing hundreds of small ones, choosing special touches, and ensuring your wedding day is unique and reflects you as a couple. Why not let Amy Nichols Special Events manage the minutiae?

Amy Nichols offers a range of services - from the whole shebang to day-of coordination for brides who just want to know that the day will go smoothly. Amy Nichols will work with you and your budget to provide the services you need. In addition, Amy Nichols Special Events can help you pinpoint key areas where you can cut your budget and save money - something that other wedding planners don't always offer.

Visit AmyNichols.com for more information about wedding planning services and upcoming events.

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LifeTips has a simple mission, to publish expert tips and savvy advice that make life smarter, better, faster and wiser. If you are a bride to be and have yet to visit this resource, don't delay any longer. To see the wedding tips offered by LifeTips.com visit wedding.lifetips.com.

Wedding Tips by LifeTips covers all topics including wedding credit, hair, planning, invitations, food, gift ideas, music, photography and everything else related to planning your wedding.

If you find a tip to be helpful, go ahead and give it a good rating. This is a smart resource for anyone that is planning a wedding. Don't miss out on this great resource!

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Gowns, wedding rings, honeymoons, ten-tiered cakes – the decisions for a perfect wedding are endless. Novell Design Studio’s Bruce Pucciarello has teamed with WeddingPodcastNetwork.com for a podcast dedicated to choosing the right engagement ring and wedding band. With so many questions about metals, sizing and design options, Pucciarello cuts through the clutter to offer his informative views as a guide for brides and grooms everywhere. Topics range from choosing a reasonable spending budget, selecting a diamond, qualities of popular metals, hints for proper sizing and much more. It’s a frenzied world with little time to page through magazines or research hundreds of websites to get the right information. Today’s savvy bride needs advice, and she needs to find it in one easily accessible place. The Meet the Masters Podcast is currently available online at weddingpodcastnetwork.com.

What Is a Podcast? Podcasting is a relatively new kind of technology. It is an audio file (most commonly an MP3 format) that is available online for easy download. Although early adaptors to this innovative form of Internet broadcasting typically use Apple’s iPod to listen, a podcast can be played on most computers.

WeddingPodcastNetwork.com is the “go-to” website for today’s bride. She can download a variety of podcasts that allow her to listen to wedding information and advice on her own time – where she wants and when she wants. Whether it’s in the car or at the gym, a bride can listen time and again to podcasts and make educated decisions for the wedding of her dreams.

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As time goes on and trends come and go, many ideas and products are discovered and are soon forgotten. The pet rock, beanie babies, and many other trends are no stranger to this idea that maybe life only gives us our fifteen minutes of fame. Much of this is decided amongst buyers and what the current celebrity is wearing or eating at that particular time. Once in a while though, we see trends that do stay with us and continue to evolve into products that will last a lifetime.

The jewelry world has seen its fair share of product lines over the past few decades with the traditional gold and silver markets staying strong. Platinum has arrived into the scene with all the biggest rap stars flaunting medallions and other outrageous pieces made of platinum and diamonds. Much like the Beanie Baby or Pet Rock, Platinum seems to be a metal that will be here for a while but will not last the test of time. A more up and coming metal is Titanium, the metal that lasts forever. Titanium is a hyper allergenic material that has some of the best qualities a metal could possibly have. Titanium is one of the hardest metals and lightest metals on the market. It brings a durable, lightweight and edgy look to anything that is created out of it. Titanium is one of the most unique metals the industry has seen and it will continue to grow.

Since the recent uprising of Titanium, it is a material that has found its way into many different uses and is hitting the wedding ring market. Titanium’s true qualities are what make the metal so special for those who chose it as a wedding band. Since it is nearly indestructible, Titanium will last a lifetime. It becomes a part of you and the metal will continue to hold up over time. It has been a unique choice for men who aren’t into the whole gold or platinum scene. Titanium is a much more affordable choice for many shoppers these days and can be combined with gold and platinum to still give a traditional and well rounded look. As Titanium continues to grow and be used in a wide variety of production you will not see the huge swings in price or the shortage of it when it counts the most. Lastly, Titanium is a metal that you will proud to wear and show off because it is just something different.

It is a material that is here to stay and will take its course amongst the greats but in the end will last forever.

Give Titanium a try. The qualities and elaborate designs offer something that is lightweight, rugged and in the end is much more affordable. Titanium wedding rings, bracelets and other designer trends can be found at www.titanium-buzz.com

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Her Wedding Favors was designed to assist online shoppers with a convenient and extemely affordable way to shop for wedding favors, wedding party favors and bridal shower favors and gifts.

The difference between Her Wedding Favors and their competitors is that Her Wedding Favors features quantity buying savings on same item purchases.

What that means is the more quantity customers buy of a certain style item the less that item will cost them.

Her Wedding Favors three tier pricing format to offers customers a way of buying quality wedding favors at great prices!

Because Her Wedding Favors is an online company, they are always open for business. Offering convenience of 24/7 shopping in the privacy of your home or office. There are never any hassles or worries about big crowds, slow checkout lines, store closing hours, and of course, most importantly, never having to pay again those high prices normally associated with retail buying.

Translation, direct selling and low overhead means extra savings for the consumer!

For more information check out HerWeddingFavors.com.

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In the current world of rising oil prices, global warming and natural disasters, SendUsOff.com is promoting the opportunity for honeymooners to contribute to sustaining the environment. By its nature, travel can be both a chance for people to experience the extensive environments and cultures of the world while also adding to the damage of pristine regions and civilizations and the growing issue of carbon emissions. SendUsOff.com is promoting eco-friendly travel for couples by providing honeymoon registries that participate in the preservation and maintenance of the world’s natural and cultural wonders.

When SendUsOff.com Honeymoon Registry was launched, owners Joanna and Daniel Russo set out to create a clean, classy design without the clutter and ads not appealing to a wedding-oriented business. They strove to be a honeymoon registry for those seeking unique and exotic options. What they didn’t realize was how interested they would become in the couples’ journeys.

“We really want them to have their dream honeymoon that they will never forget,” said Joanna Russo. “But at the same time we hoped for our company to contribute to the world in a positive way.”

By being involved and helping the couples plan their honeymoons, they have been pleased to learn of a growing demand for an eco-friendly honeymoon.

“Many couples dream of a unique adventure in which they have the opportunity to become acquainted with an exotic part of the world and to give back to the environment or culture they are introduced to while still enjoying the ultimate in romance and luxury,” Joanna Russo said. “And we are pleased to play a part in helping that dream become a reality for them.”

SendUsOff.com has compiled research on environmentally friendly options available to honeymooners, such as staying in eco-friendly resorts, volunteering time to education and research projects, volunteering labor to maintenance efforts in protected ecological regions and areas affected by natural disasters, and making donations to carbon-offset services. Of course, few couples would want to give up their entire honeymoon vacation, which should certainly include an element of relaxation and pampering, but many would like to give a few days or even just an afternoon during their honeymoon.

In addition, the couple’s dream honeymoon destination does not have to be sacrificed. Almost any location chosen would have an opportunity for short-term volunteer work, and SendUsOff.com is happy to help find the perfect opportunity at their preferred destination. And, couples may choose to stay in eco-friendly resorts whether they volunteer time or not. Such resorts can be found all over the world that offer the same level of services, amenities and indulgences as any other resort; some are extremely extravagant while merely taking steps to respect the environment by recycling, having solar power or providing natural bath products and organic foods. They offer the same luxury accommodations, massages, room service and fine dining found at any top-level resort so honeymooners may have the romance they want while not having a negative impact on the environment.

The greatest benefit to couples of helping sustain the environment during their honeymoon is the additional bonding they may experience. Donating time together instills a feeling of pride and will lead to romantic nights discussing the work of the day over a candle-lit dinner. Memories will be created that will never fade of the very special honeymoon journey they went on together.

To learn more about eco-friendly honeymoon travel please visit SendUsOff.com for more information.

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Featured in the "aisle style" section of the winter issue of In Style Weddings as a favorite wedding planning accessory of Desperate Housewife star Marcia Cross, Paper Bride's new line of sassy wedding greeting cards and stationery continues to make a splash amongst chic brides-to-be.

Paper Bride broke new ground in the stationery industry early last year with their debut line of the first-of-its-kind collection of bridal greeting cards. Paper Bride's cards and postcards encourage brides to "thank outside the box" and are aimed at helping hip, young brides through their wedding planning process from start to finish with humor and style.

"I know I made you wear an ugly dress and matching shoes," starts off one card in Paper Bride's Wedding Party Collection, "but I'm so glad you could be a part of our special day." "I feel so lucky to add my name to your family tree" is another card from their Friends & Family collection that has been popular amongst brides who want to share their love and appreciation with their new families.

Paper Bride's collection also includes a Vendor Thank You box with cards to send thanks to photographers, florists and caterers, a Thank You box (featuring unconventional thank you messages such as "your gift rocked the hizzouse"), and a Bridesmaids box which includes a set of "will you be my bridesmaid" cards. Convenient postcard books are also included with "save the date" options and trendy engagement announcements that read "bling bling."

"It's such a joy for me to see Paper Bride embraced by so many brides who are looking to inject some sass and style into their own weddings," said owner and creator Erica Goldstein. " The recent success of our line has been wonderfully overwhelming and I was so flattered when Marcia Cross shared that she was also a fan of ours," continued Goldstein.

Newly engaged herself, Goldstein has been enjoying finally getting a chance to use her cards during her own wedding planning.

Paper Bride's line will continue to expand with the addition of an imprintable invitation collection that brides can use for rehearsal dinners, showers and bridal luncheons, a "will you be" collection that will help brides to ask their wedding party members to take part in the wedding and a stylish new line of wrapping papers.

Inspired by their former bride clientele who have gone on to become new moms, Paper Bride will continue to build upon its brand with the debut of their sister line, Paper Mama, at this year's National Stationery Show in New York's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from May 21-24.

Visit PaperBride.com to view their full line of bridal greeting and thank you cards.

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Novell, a distinguished leader in the bridal jewelry industry, is proud to introduce a new jewelry division featuring the creations of designer Rose Veltri. Launched in January 2006, Rose Veltri Jewelry is available at fine retail jewelry stores from coast-to-coast.

With consumers clamoring for designer product, and as most jewelry manufacturers are playing catch-up, Rose Veltri and Novell are already on to the next chapter. The owners of Novell discovered Rose, a classically trained artist, and immediately empowered her to spend two years honing her talent into a realistically marketable format. Novell’s ability to in-house manufacture became the ultimate weapon in the development of Rose’s line. Now, comfortable and artistic jewelry is being created in the most innovative jewelry manufacturing facility in the country.

Combining Rose’s emotional rendition with the Novell jewelry creation experience lends to an explosion of design, quality, and value. The collection proves a successful collaboration between unexploited art and experienced manufacturing. Many of her creations feature diamonds or colored gemstones, but maintain a practicality so that Rose Veltri Jewelry can be worn everyday. Suggested retail prices range from approximately $1,300 - $4,500. All pieces featured in the collection are manufactured in the United States.

Rose Veltri Jewelry has recently earned coverage in the jewelry trade publications National Jeweler, JQ Magazine, In Store, JCK, Fashionlines.com and The Jewelry Book. A one-of-a-kind platinum necklace was also recently presented to Amy Adams, a 2006 Academy Award Nominee for Best Supporting Actress. To keep up to date with Rose Veltri Jewelry news and special events, please visit roseveltrijewelry.typepad.com. To view the entire line of Novell jewelry visit novelldesignstudio.com.

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Diamonds are forever, but everything else in the jewelry world is changing rapidly. New trends, especially in design and marketing, are reshaping the business terrain. Berge Abajian, creator of Bergio, was one of to spot these emerging trends and his foresight has served his fast-rising company well.

Although Bergio is less than ten years old, it is already an established name in fine jewelry. The Bergio Bridal Collection, launched in 2002, is now one of the best-selling bridal jewelry lines in the country.

The bridal collection features rings that are classic in inspiration, yet modern in their fashion flair. Bergio keeps the emphasis on the center stone in order to achieve a simple but powerful elegance. Warm 18KT yellow and white gold is offered in addition to fine platinum because, in Abajian's words, "If the design is good, it doesn't matter what the metal is. It will be successful whether in platinum or in 18KT yellow or white gold." See Bergio's collections of diamond rings at Bergio.com.

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From the cover of Vogue to the Oscars, the style of Vera Wang is embraced by many of the world's most influential and fashionable women. These women continue to look to the designer for their most important events and public appearances. As a former editor at Vogue, Vera Wang appreciates and respects the discerning eye of her clients, her peers and the fashion press and she has the purest commitment to fashion.

In little more than a decade, Vera Wang has become the authority on bridal elegance. Her name is synonymous with a modern, sophisticated approach to classic style. With unprecedented passion and dedication, Vera Wang has brought fashion to bridal, capturing the tradition of a bride and the individuality of a woman in each creation. The strapless modified A-line gown with fully-draped French tulle bodice and pressed flowers (pictured) is a premiere example of Vera Wang's refined elegance and brilliant sense of fashion.

Inspired by her own frustrating search for a wedding dress that reflected her personal style, Vera Wang opened a premier bridal salon on Madison Avenue and introduced her first collection in 1990. Since then, she has revolutionized bridal with her sumptuous fabrics, fine details and superior workmanship. New designs are introduced twice each year under Vera Wang Collection and Vera Wang Luxe with an opening price of 2,900 USD. To view Vera Wang's Bridal Collections visit VeraWang.com.

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If you are looking for centerpiece inspiration for your wedding reception, be sure to check out the centerpiece gallery at TheKnot.com. The centerpieces that are featured in this include classic, eclectic, and contemporary arrangements -- from tall candelabra dripping with blooms to low vases mixing flowers and fruit - to help you find a favorite that suits your style. View all forty creative centerpieces and take good notes.

Each centerpiece includes information about the flowers and colors used in the arrangement and information about the flower designer. The bouquet pictured here was designed by Bloom NYC in New York and shines with sophisticated violet-hued blues. Grape hyacinths, anemones, lisianthus, hydrangea blossoms, and veronica in intense shades make a unique and lasting impression.

View the Reception Centerpiece Gallery at TheKnot.com.

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These adorable bridesmaid cards by Jean M are a must have. Ask your bridesmaids to be a part of your special day with a unique card that she can keep forever. The cards feature a stylish watercolor illustration on a bright white card. Not only are they the perfect card, but the perfect price at only $8.00 for 10 cards.

Jean M Essentials also offers brides to be several options for invitations and other stationary needs. You can create your own wedding invitations with their beautiful design options.

Who better to assist brides with their questions, planning and product needs than a woman who has been a wedding consultant for the past 30 years? Jean watches current wedding trends closely to provide brides with the best product selection. Her vast experience is an invaluable tool for brides to use for reference and ideas. Check out her wedding timeline, checklist and gift ideas sections.

Learn more about bridesmaid cards by Jean M and her wedding resources at JeanMEssentials.com.

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Saeyoung Vu couture has had the privilege of being part of many weddings. They design beautiful wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and flower girl dress. Vu Couture plays with bold colors and adds unique details to both classic and edgy designs.

Their Spring Collection is inspired by the Japanese block print "The Great Wave" by Hokusai. The wave ripples and bubbles are translated by the use of lace and soft chiffon, while the breaking tides are represented by tiered flowing skirt layers. All the fabrics in this collection are soft, fluid and sheer. The entire collection is made from 100% silk.

Saeyoung Vu Couture has three lines of wedding gowns. The SV Classic line is elegant, simple and timeless. Their Couture Collection is more luxurious and inspired by women with a unique sense of style. Their Sashes and Trains Collection features design details that create dramatic looks. View all of their dress collections at VuCouture.com.

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As a major wedding planning and wedding photography supplier shuts its doors, what options do brides and grooms have now? Expert Wedding Planner Jane Martin of WeddingPlanSecrets.com offers some advice.

"The surprise closure of Kodak Weddings has left a big gap in the market. If you have already booked a photographer for 2006 you should be alright but new brides and grooms have to find another solution," says Jane.

Looking around at some of the up and coming websites, Jane recommends two sites that might offer some help in new and exciting ways.

Firstly, TotallyWeddings.com is a unique wedding planning service that puts those planning to get married in touch with a range of suppliers. What makes Totally Weddings different is that you give them details of the items you are looking for and they arrange for suppliers to contact you. This saves the stress and hassle of ringing or walking around from shop to shop.

As well as finding wedding venues, cake makers, dress shops, magicians etc., you can find a wide range of wedding photographers. You can even ask for a particular style of photographer you are looking for!

There is an interesting twist to this for those watching the pennies or who would like a special present for the family. Find a photographer who is willing to produce digital photos on a CD, and then visit Jane's next recommendation.

Cherish (www.cherishworld.co.uk) allows you to create your own hard-bound wedding album and professional mini-albums for the proud parents. You simply download their editor software, select the album type and add in your photos. When you have finished, push the button, pay and in less than 10 days you get a high quality wedding album back in the post.

Another idea is to collect your guests' digital photos and assemble them into a unique record of your big day. An easy thing to do that can create a very special reminder.

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The jewelry worn on the bride's wedding day is as special and relevant as the wedding dress, and may be in the family for generations to come. Tacori's designs are sophisticated, feminine and timeless. Each of Tacori's accessories is created using sterling silver, genuine stones, natural pearls and Swarovski crystals.

The Tacori bridal collection features tiaras, headbands, hairclips, bracelets, pendants, earrings, chokers and broaches. Their Vintage line is reminiscent of the 1920's and features antique elegance. The stunning Mother of Pearl collection is warm and glows with natural luster. Check out all of Tacori's bridal accessories and jewelry at Tacori.com.

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Every bride needs some floral inspiration when it comes to picking flowers for that special day. Leave it to the wedding planning section of Modern Bride to give you a full array of ideas for your wedding bouquet. Check out their beautiful bouquet photo galleries that includes close-upphotos revealing intricate design details.

A wide variety of unique bouquets are featured in the photo gallery such as this very modern hand-tied bouquet of buttercream and gold spray roses, aspidistra leaves, lemons, euphorbia and fabric butterflies by Jane Packer Flowers (pictured above).

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Michael Bogosian, aka Michael B., was born in 1950 in Istanbul, Turkey, the former capitol of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires and home to a tradition of fine jewelry spanning over two millennia.

Born into a family of jewelers, Michael began working as an apprentice at one of the finest jewelry houses in Turkey at the young age of ten. By the age of 16, Michael was a master of his craft. He came to America and shortly became one of the best known in his industry.

Michael B can be credited with revolutionizing the use of platinum in wedding jewelry. His current collections feature some of the most beautiful diamond bands that combine the elegance of vintage styles, with the "bling" of modern jewelry.

Check out his petite princess line (pictured above) for some of his most classic and elegant styles. To view his full collection of rings or to locate Michael B retailers in your state check out MichaelBJewelry.com.

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For a limited time only, WeddingThings.com is offering this perfect Silver Mint Julep Vase at a great SALE price. For that subtle touch of elegance, the Silver Mint Julep Vase is perfect for the ceremony and reception floral arrangements. They will add the perfect shining floral details to your registration table, banquet tables, and even the powder room!

The silver vase is offered in three sizes. The regular price for the larger sized Silver Mint Julep Vase is $20, but for a limited time you can get your vases for only $9. The vase features a single row of beading along the top edge and base. It is made of silver plated brass and is for floral or decorative purposes only, not suitable for food use.

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Paloma Blanca has been servicing the Bridal Industry since 1937. They offer high quality fit, design, details and service. If you are a bride looking for style, elegance, and simplicity along with value, you might find your dress in Paloma Blanca's collection.

You can preview the full collection at PalomaBlanca.com. The gowns range from $1,100 to $2,000 and can be found at select retailers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Internationally. Paloma Balnca also offers a DIVA line for sizes 14-26.

Paloma Blanca also offers a catalogue that you can order through their website, which also offers a list of stores that carry their wedding dresses.

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These 2" tall pewter chairs from MyWeddingFavors.com are intricately detailed in their design. There are 4 different designs that come assorted in each pack. These pewter chairs can serve as both a decoration on the reception tables and as a favor for your guests.

MyWeddingFavors.com provides elegant and unique wedding favors for bride and grooms to be. They also have an assortment of gifts for bridal parties and showers. From edibles favors to photo album favors, this site offers them all. Browse their variety wedding favors to get your inspiration.

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April Reed became a cake designer through her obsession with cake. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Reed began creating her unique and stylized cake designs in 2001, and launched her cake design business in the spring of 2005.

April Reed believes the perfect wedding cake results from true collaboration between the client and the designer. She is dedicated to using pure ingredients, seasonal produce and her preparation skills are astonishing. Working with clients, Reed will design your cake with elegance and beauty. The result is a cake the perfectly compliments your wedding day.

Reed's designs range from edgy to refined and elegant. Her studded truffle cake is one of a kind, and her monochrome vanilla bean cake (pictured left) is a classic beauty. To see more cake designs by April Reed visit her website at AprilReed.com.

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Beth, a fashion stylist in New York, was desperately looking for a bridesmaid dress for her sister's wedding. Never having had a fashion dilemma she couldn't solve, Beth set out shopping to find the perfect bridesmaid dress and for the first time found herself empty handed.

That evening at dinner, Beth shared her fashion dilemma with her friend Sophie, a downtown designer fresh out of Parsons. They decided to collaborate and design the perfect bridesmaid dress and THREAD was born.

THREAD offers great designs for any stylish bridesmaid-to-be. The fun and flirty bridesmaid dresses are $375 for all styles and worth every penny. THREAD offers several stylish cuts and color combinations. The striped chiffon Eliot style dress (pictured at left) is one of the THREADs most popular style. The TREAD line includes a full range of cuts and fabrics ranging from organza to cotton. More designs can be seen at ThreadDesign.com.

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Sophie's Favors carries a wonderful variety of wedding supplies that include favor boxes, candy boxes, sheer organza bags, favor tins, feather satin favor bags, cellophane candy bags, candy bins, and compact disc covers. They offer many stylish colors for the wedding supplies so you can be sure to find the perfect match for your wedding colors. Their wedding favor offerings include candles, candies and soaps.

Sophie's Favors also offers handy do-it-yourself favor kits for those who either want to save a few buck or just take the time to make your guests favors with your own two hands. You will find plenty of supplies and creative ideas at SophiesFavors.com.

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Storybook Cards, an Austin-based, woman-owned business is redefining the way busy brides handle their to-do lists. The innovative new company offers custom thank you cards and personalized handwriting services to brides who have too many things to do and not enough time to properly thank gift givers.

Storybook Cards offers a unique concept of handwriting services that takes the pressure off the bride. The service allows the bride to show gratitude quickly and easily, without ever having to lift a pen. Storybook Cards will write a personalized thank you message for each guest, saving the bride's time and nerves. The company even handwrites and stamps each envelope. Storybook Cards currently offers more than a dozen thank you card options, in a variety of fabrics with fresh and modern color combinations. Brides can also utilize their existing thank you cards if desired.

"If you’ve ever given a wedding or shower gift and didn’t receive a thank you card, you suddenly realize how essential it is," said Becky Brock, co-founder of Storybook Cards. "I wish a service like this had been around when I was a bride-to-be. We are in a time of too many things to do and not enough time to do it all, like writing a formal thank you note. Our services give the bride one less thing to worry about."

Storybook Cards was founded by Becky Brock and Kathy Jelonek, two long-time Austinites, friends and advertising professionals. Over the next year, they plan to expand both their collections and product offerings. Soon, brides will be able to get everything from customized and coordinated wedding invitations, menu cards, personalized attendant gifts, place cards and more. For additional information, visit StoryBookCards.com.

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Going from ordinary to extraordinary has been the goal of Susan Southerland, one of this country's top wedding planners and owner of Just Marry!, a wedding planning and designing company with locations in Savannah, Georgia, and Orlando and St. Augustine, Florida.

These days, the trend in weddings includes daytime receptions and themed celebrations. So says Susan Southerland in Bridal Guide, Mar/Apr 2006. If a traditional nighttime celebration isn't the right choice for your reception, Susan has some ideas that can help you think creatively.

Here are 10 Inspirational ideas for an OUT-of-the-ordinary, trend-setting receptions:

1. Sweet Surprises Dessert Reception -- If you love dessert, nothing would be sweeter than to invite your guests to join in a decadent dessert reception. Make sure you have your ceremony later than the regular dinner hour and be sure to indicate on your invitation that the reception is desert only. For something really special, have a chef attended cherries jubilee, bananas foster or crepes Suzette station. For a bit of whimsy, add a "make your own sundae" bar. Serve coffee, cappuccino, espresso and tea to accompany the desserts.

2. Sunny Side Up Breakfast Reception -- Are you an early riser? Celebrate your nuptials at sunrise and follow up with a breakfast reception. Traditional breakfast items can be supplemented with some fun "action stations" like omelet stations or pancake stations. Give oatmeal a new twist and have your chef create an oatmeal crème brulee.

3. "Small Plate" Reception -- Treat your guests to a multitude of different foods with a "small plate" reception. This type of menu may include six courses or more, all served in small portions. Begin with a demi-tasse cup of your favorite soup. Follow it up with a small appetizer course, small salad course, fish course and beef course. Finish it up with a cheese course and then dessert.

4. Brunch Bonanza Reception -- Brunch is a great way to showcase unusual and fun foods for your wedding. Put a twist on tradition with corned beef served over sautéed potatoes, eggs benedict with smoked salmon and spinach, and caramelized banana and mascarpone French toast. At the bar, Bloody Marys with an array of garnishes like horseradish, blue-cheese stuffed olives, and grilled scallops and shrimp. Add a splash of crème de cassis to champagne for a Kir Royale. Non-alcoholic drinks can include lemonade in sugar-rimmed glasses or iced tea with fresh mint.

5. Go Tropical Luau -- Start by greeting your guests with a Hawaiian Lei. Your decor should include tropical flowers like Birds of Paradise, Ginger and Orchids. Menu ideas are extensive from roasted pig to poi; lomi salmon to laulau. Your specialty drink -- Mai Tais. Hire Polynesian dancers and Tiki drummers for entertainment and suggest your guests wear casual beach attire so they can relax and enjoy the serenity of the islands.

6. Fabulous Fiesta -- A Mariachi Band or Flamenco guitar will likely get your guests dancing, and if that doesn't work Tequila cocktails certainly will. For the cocktail hour, have a salsa and guacamole bar. Offer your guests steamed shrimp, boiled egg, chopped red pepper, chopped cucumber, chopped tomato, chopped onion, diced chicken and tomatillos to customize their guacamole. Entrees can include traditional Mexican favorites from childhood like tacos and burritos, or you can go for upscale fare like Ceviche, or barbequed venison. Don't forget the Mexican Wedding Cookies!

7. Hot Hue Barbeque -- Guests will be delighted to celebrate your wedding with this fun-loving party. You can celebrate casually with traditional fare including ribs, chicken and potato salad, or dress up your barbeque with grilled tenderloin, chicken kabobs and grilled lobster tail. If you are in a location that permits fire pits, consider preparing s'mores for dessert and hire an old-fashioned storyteller for post dinner entertainment.

8. Now We're Cookin' Clam Bake -- This celebration would be perfect on the beach or on the loggia of a great resort overlooking the beach. A fabulous clam bake menu would include Fresh Steamed Little Neck Clams, New England clam chowder, Corn on the Cob, Grilled Steak and Barbecued Chicken and Boiled Lobsters.

9. Paint The Town Red Wine Pairing -- People are becoming savvier to wine and how it blends with food. Combine a bit of education with your wedding meal and hire a sommelier to work with your catering manager to create a perfect food and wine menu. Print a menu for your guests so they remember which wine they enjoyed. A great guest favor would be a bottle of wine from one of your courses.

10. Music To My Ears Entertainment Based Reception -- This reception is truly for the adventurous. Consider having a multi-course meal and change your entertainment with each course. For example, appetizer course with an opera singer, soup course with a jazz trio, salad course with acrobatic performers, entrée with a big band, dessert with string trio. After the formal dinner, switch to a high-energy band or DJ for a night of dancing

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Ron LoVece, designer for Justin Alexander Couture, adds a contemporary swing to traditional wedding dress styles. A New York City native, LoVece employs unique techniques to achieve the bridal elegance that every woman wants. His wedding gowns have been worn by stars and featured in Hollywood films such as Run Away Bride.

Justin Alexander Couture offers some of LoVece's most exciting wedding dress designs in their fall line. One of his unique gowns is designed with purple iredescent taffeta and is detailed with precious flowers, adding some flare to the traditional ball gown shape. Another show stopping gown is made with gorgeous gold organza and ivory beaded lace with alternating panels and pleats (pictured at left).

Check out Ron LoVece's collection online at JustinAlexanderCouture.com.

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Do you know what an alstroemeria looks like? Are you up-to-date on the latest flower trends? Wedding flowers and colors come and go in trends, and they are always an essential part of that special day.

Most brides to be are not aware of the vast variety of flowers there are to choose from. Many brides might already have a favorite flower that they have known would be in there bridal bouquet since they were a girl.

If your a bride that wants to learn more about varieties of flowers and plants, your first stop should be aboutflowers.com. This flower web site offers a flower library, defines what each flower represents and covers wedding flower trends. The site also includes several tips and creative idea on how flowers can be used for the ceremony, reception and even as gifts.

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