Planning: Joy Ride

The Road To The Right Transportation.

Your grand entrance begins with your wedding-day ride. It reflects your style and gets the wheels of your celebration turning. These tips will help to guarantee a smooth drive.

THE PERFECT MATCH Consider the following questions: How many people will be riding in the vehicle? Where do you need it to take you (the ceremony, locations for photo ops, the reception, the hotel or airport)? Be sure to budget in ample time if you decide on a horse-and-carriage ride.

LOCATE YOUR WHEELS Ask other vendors for recommendations. Or, if your place of business uses a reliable car service, inquire about its wedding packages.

Keep in mind that most limo companies offer a variety of vehicles, including stretch SUVs, party buses and antique cars.

WHEEL DEAL Transportation companies will require that you sign a contract. Pay particular attention to whether they charge by the hour or distance. What about overtime? Does the hourly charge start when the vehicle leaves the garage or when it picks you up? Are parking costs and tolls included in the price or are there additional expenses? Make sure you are clear about cancellation policies and refunds on deposits. The contract should indicate all intended stops (ie: home/church/photo locale/reception, etc.).

BE THRIFTY Think about hiring a different car to pick you up after the reception. Otherwise, the car that picked you up in the morning will be parked outside your party doing nothing more than kicking up the hourly fee.

ASK FOR THE ROYAL TREATMENT Several transportation companies offer wedding-day packages to make your ride more memorable. Why not have the tux-clad chauffeur roll out the red carpet for you when you arrive at the ceremony site? Also, many vehicles come stocked with chilled Champagne (toast each other in private!), and you can choose a sign for the back of the car, ranging from “Going to the Chapel” to “Mr. & Mrs!”


By C.A. Deignan

Planning: Hot Summer Wedding Trends

By Patricia Canole

Summer wedding season has arrived and with it softer and sweeter celebrations—to make for lasting memories. Read on for the latest trends in summertime nuptials.

Villa Aquamare, Virgin Gorda, BVI

TREND 1: THEMES Of course, beach and garden themes are at the top of the list for summer weddings. But also think of your favorite warm weather hangouts. A mountain theme (a throwback to those childhood camps days). Or, if you’ve decided on a garden wedding, add a honeymoon element—orchid centerpieces for Hawaii, jerk chicken appetizers for the Caribbean.


TREND 2: COLOR Sticking with two hues along with a definitive accent color will guarantee a spectacular wedding. Rather than using a splash of color at your reception, use one shade for a defining statement—think all-pink centerpieces or bold orange table linens. This holds especially true for your centerpieces: Instead of multicolored centerpieces, alternate single-color floral arrangements for a pulled-together look. Great colors for summertime: Lavender, as well as pistachio. What’s out? All-white weddings.

InterContinental Mondelucia Resort, Arizona

TREND 3: CENTERPIECES Citrus fruit is an old standby for summertime receptions, but step it up and engage your florist to use hollowed-out watermelons as a container. Fill it with seasonal flowers and herbs. Another option is to incorporate wooden vases with grass/moss to give centerpieces a outdoor natural look.

TREND 4: INVITES We’re seeing that more and more couples are choosing to e-mail their save-the-dates, which allows them to splurge on traditional engraved invitations. Use colors in a new and unexpected way. For example, rather than using Caribbean blue lettering on a cream-colored invite, opt for cream print on blue paper. Or mix it up—do the cream-colored invite with Caribbean blue writing, and then a powder blue reply card with a cream-colored font. Consider the material of your invite as well. One hot-off-the-press idea: Use fabric-printed invites, programs, and escort cards for a laid-back look perfect for summer.

Sylvia Weinstock for Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour 

TREND 5: SWEET TREATS White wedding cake will always be a popular choice. However, we’ve noticed that bakers are offering delectable summertime flavors and fillings to fit the mood. Think strawberries and whipped cream filling for a strawberry shortcake-style wedding cake, or a citrus filling like Key lime. Cupcake days are over. Instead we see artsy wedding cakes. You might also consider hiring an ice cream truck for the end of the evening offering late-night snacks for your friends and family.


TREND 6: LET THE PARTY CONTINUE After parties are more popular than ever. In fact, couples are hiring caterers and DJs for the after party and making it a more relaxed event for their guests. Some popular ideas to keep in mind include a beachside clam bake, Mexican fiesta (with margaritas of course), and all-American barbecue with fireworks and all.

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Celebrity News: The Kimye Wedding Photos You Need To See!

Photos: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Got Married!

By: Amy Darwish

We've all been anxiously awaiting the pictures of Kim Kardashian & Kanye West's luxurious wedding in Florence, Italy and now they are finally here! The #WorldsMostTalkedAboutCouple got married this weekend and now friends and family are sharing pictures of everything from Kim's wedding gown to the beautiful ceremony, and even baby North!

Here is the photo Kris Jenner posted on Instagram from daughter Kim Kardashians's final fitting for her Givenchy Couture wedding dress designed by Riccardo Tisci! The chapel length train & silk veil are stunning and the dress's mermaid silhouette flatters Kim's curves. We saw sexy illusion backs on lace gowns all over the Bridal Fashion Week runways and Kim's dress will surely cement this look as a sought after style this season.

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Kim Kardashian was also quick to share her pictures with her fans via social media, as she released two of her wedding photos on her own instagram account. Kimye's wedding ceremony was set against an incredible white flower wall, which is one of our favorite new wedding trends!

 Kim & Kanye shared their first kiss as husband and wife in this romantic and enchanting setting. 

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In this next photo Kim & Kanye are walking back down the aisle after the wedding ceremony. Simply captioned "Mr. & Mrs. Kanye West," sweet smiles & happiness can be seen on both of their faces. Step-dad Bruce Jenner, mom Kris, Scott Disick, and the adorable baby North all look on from the front row. From this picture we get a front view of Kim's Givenchy Couture gown with a lace bodice that has sheer cutouts on the sides of the waist and a thin belt. Kanye and baby North both also reportedly wore Givenchy for the celebration.

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After the ceremony Kim & Kanye celebrated with their friends and family at a lavish wedding reception which included a seven tier wedding cake, four course meal, and glamorous marble decor. Both Kardashian and West are known for their over the top style and we're sure they skipped no expense for their big day!  
        

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Celebrity News: Kim and Kanye Tied the Knot!

Kimye Wedding: It's A Celebration in Florence

By: Stacy Shiffner

Fans of the whirlwind romance of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West can rejoice in knowing that the couple have said 'I Do' and are now officially husband and wife! Although the romantic backdrop of Paris was the setting for their pre-wedding festivities including Kim's bachelorette party, the couple said their vows this morning at Fort di Belvedere a stunning 16th century fortress in Florence, Italy.

Guests of the wedding included the bride and grooms' families, celebrity friends such as Jonathan Cheban, LaLa Anthony, John Legend, Kim's long-time friend Rachel Roy, and of course the couple's precious daughter, North.

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After guests were seen arriving, they were seated and awaited for Kim to walk down the aisle at sunset. To the live vocals of Andrea Bocelli, Kim was escorted down the aisle by her step-father, Bruce Jenner and lead to the flower-adorned alter to meet her groom. By her side were her bridesmaids including sisters, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall and Kylie, rumored to be wearing Vera Wang gowns. Here, the bride and groom exchanged words and were pronounced husband and wife in front of their crowd of nearly 200 guests who clapped as the couple then made their way to their wedding reception, a fete adorned with marble tables and an off-white and gold color scheme.

We wish the very best to Kim and Kanye of their new marriage and look forward to sharing more about their wedding as details (and photos!) arise.

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UPDATE: Here's the first look at Kim's Givenchy couture wedding gown! We love the cathedral veil and lovely long sleeves with illusion details throughout. Riccardo Tisci is a very close friend of the couple, and both Kanye and baby North also reportedly wore custom Givenchy creations on the big day.
We think Kim looked absolutely stunning! What do you think? Let us know in the comments!