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|  SOMETHING BLUE
We are swooning over Reem Acra’s blue tulle dress that came floating down the aisle at her latest fashion show. Price upon request, ReemAcra.com. |
 BOUQUET
Ask your florist to let your bouquet bloom a bit so that your flowers look full and open. We love this bouquet in shades of Dusty Rose, $300, by Coqui Designs, 973-857-5695 or coqui-designs.com. |
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|  THE BITTER AND THE SWEET
Your guests will drool over the salty and sweet taste of Mari’s NY, caramel sea salt brownies. Two-piece favor boxes start at $8 for 50 and under. The price goes down for larger quantities. Each comes in a gorgeous orange signature box with ribbon or a white box and choice of colored ribbon to match your wedding theme. Additional flavors can be found on their website, marisny.com. |
 STORE OPENING
Vera Wang’s newest bridal salon recently opened in downtown Millburn. This stunning salon at 120 Essex Street is one of the largest in the country and is sure to become the place for brides to find the perfect Vera Wang gown & accessories. By appointment only, 973-376-2600.
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 NIGHTIE NIGHT
We are obsessed with the fun-spirited lingerie boutique, Entisse, located in Millburn. Here, the“Elisa” baby-blue teddy with pink bow by Jonquil, $175, 973-379-4450. –Gina La Morte
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|  ONE LESS THING TO DO
The dreaded task of writing thank-yous just got immensely easier with Storybook Cards. They’ll not only custom-design your thank-yous, but they can write them, too. No, Emily Post would not approve, but when you’ve got dozens to write, maybe it’s okay to bend the rules just once. Handwritten cards start at $5 each. 866-717-8679; www.storybookcards.com. |
 WIN A DESIGNER
GOWN Calvary Bridal House in Millburn will celebrate the grand opening of its brand-new salon January 25-27. Billed as the “ultimate bridal shopping experience,” it will kick off a two-month contest featuring a $5,000 Anne Barge gown as the grand prize. 973-376-2466; www.calvarybridalhouse.com. |
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 BORROW THE REAL THING
Just like stars on the red carpet, you too can wear carat upon carat of diamonds for your big event. G. Fisher and Son’s new jewelry renting program in Wayne allows you to “borrow” diamond necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches, and cocktail rings. Mom may even want to get in on the bling. Rates start at $125. 973-237-0411; www.gfisherandson.com. |
 THE ROYAL CARRIAGE
Arrive like a modern-day Cinderella, with up to 12 attendants, in a Hummer Superstretch. It’s the hippest ride in town, because this custom-painted Hummer Superstretch is the only platinum one around. What’s more, your white-gloved chauffeur will literally roll out the red carpet when you disembark. Albert’s Limousine, Mt. Laurel, 856-222-9600 or 800-840-0015; www.albertstransportation.com. |
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  SPIT AND POLISH
Grooms who want to look as polished as their brides go to Shaves in Spring Lake.This upscale barbershop, decked out in mahogany and granite, pampers you with a haircut and shave, manicure and massage. “Guys bring their ushers here to loosen up before the wedding,” says owner Paul Kacsmar.“They sip mimosas while they spruce up.” 732-449-1121; www.shavesbarbershop.com. |
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