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Recession-Proof Your Wedding

You don’t need me to point out what a miserable year this has been financially.

May 20, 2009 by Molly Tully in Expert Advice

Photographs by ESP Studio.

Secrets of NJ's Top Wedding Planners

What they won’t tell you for free, but we got out of them!

January 8, 2009 by Molly Tully in Expert Advice

Ask The Experts: Carlo's City Hall Bake Shop

Pastry pro Buddy Valastro of Carlo’s City Hall Bake Shop in Hoboken (201-659-3671; carlosbakery.com) shares his sweet secrets to making the perfect cake.

January 5, 2009 by Gina LaMorte in Expert Advice

dMdC Photography.

What could be more important than looking—and feeling—your best on your wedding day? Sometimes, however, the stress of wedding planning can take a lot out of a girl and leave you feeling all sorts of blah rather than beautiful. Luckily, New Jersey Bride has met with the experts and uncovered some key tricks to looking your best on the big day.

January 13, 2009 by Gena Ansell-Lande in Makeup Artists

InterContinental Resort and Thalasso Spa

Where Do You Begin?

The love of your life looks into your eyes and pops the question to end all questions. You say “yes,” and all is right with the world—for about five minutes.

December 23, 2008 by Mary Scholz Austin in Getting Engaged

Photograph by Joe Polillio.

Ask The Experts: The Wedding Store

Even though her store is tucked into the northwest corner of the state, a visit with Judy Fletcher, owner of The Wedding Store at Liz Clinton in Andover (973-786-5330; myweddingatlizclintons.com), is definitely worth the trip.

January 5, 2009 by Gina LaMorte in Expert Advice

When To Do What

Your wedding may be the first big project you and your future husband plan and carry out together. Here are some guidelines to ease the way.

December 23, 2008 in Planning Guide

Stephen Taylor Photography.

Saying "I Do" The Second Time Around

So you’ve decided to take the plunge again, and you want to celebrate in the company of family and friends. A second wedding can be just as romantic as it was back when you were an innocent 22-year-old bride—maybe even more so.

January 5, 2009 by Patricia Koch in Expert Advice

A Bridesmaid's Guide to Bachelorette Parties

For a bride’s last night on the town as a single woman, she wants a bachelorette party as unique and personalized as her wedding. If you are planning to throw an impressive bachelorette party for yourself or a close friend, you’ve got your work cut out for you.

January 5, 2009 by Daria Meoli in Expert Advice

NJ's Best Honeymoon Suites

The wedding’s over and you’re exhausted. After months of planning, you’ve danced the night away surrounded by family and friends, and are more than ready for the next chapter of your life to begin—your honeymoon. But for many couples, the honeymoon trip may not officially start until the next day.

January 5, 2009 in Expert Advice

Marie Labbancz Photography.

Ask The Experts: Floral Event Designers

If you’re the type of bride who imagines herself chatting it up with creative geniuses about floral fantasies, reception themes, and color stories, then you will be more than happy to hear what these experts have to say about which tabletop trends will be hot this coming season.

January 5, 2009 by Gina LaMorte in Expert Advice

Defeating The Bridezilla Within

Since the day you were old enough to walk Barbie and Ken down the aisle, you have pictured your perfect wedding—the dress, the flowers, the church for the ceremony.

January 5, 2009 by April Kabbash in Expert Advice