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Royal Gown Unveiled

By Rebecca Omastiak 
Who better to glean wedding dress inspiration from than Lady Di herself? The Mall of America in Bloomington will showcase Princess Diana’s iconic dress in preparation for the award-winning exhibit Diana: A Celebration. The exhibit opens Saturday, Feb. 4, and the dress…

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Laura Whitney Couture Arrives at Luxe

By Allison Pavlick


Luxe Bridal Couture has added Laura Whitney Couture to its racks. Uptown’s resident plus-size bridal boutique is now the exclusive carrier of Whitney’s new line of bridal boleros designed with curvaceous brides-to-be in mind. Luxe owner, Shayna Clute, stumbled upon Whitney’s designs on Etsy.com, where the designer has gained a national clientele. After inquiring about a plus-size line, Clute says the two decided…

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First Comes the Flash Mob…

By Leah Binkovitz

Nam Tran and Trang Vu are pretty perfect for each other. They both love musicals. He was a computer science major and she studied biology. He’s cheesy, she’s sarcastic. And, one choreographed flash mob dance proposal later, they’re engaged.

Tran and Vu met while attending UCLA and, under the guise of a book fair, returned to campus this past September. Moments after…

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2012 Wedding Trends

By Leah Binkovitz

2011 was a big year for weddings, and yet weddings aren’t getting bigger. Just the opposite: Couples are tending toward more intimate, personal affairs and choosing to add a unique touch whenever possible.

According to data collected by The Wedding Report, couples are taking on more of the bill themselves, rather than having parents chip in and are capping guest lists…

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Still Golden: Betty White’s 90th Birthday

Let’s face it. Few people are still in the spotlight once they hit the big 9-0. But that isn’t slowing Betty White down–her popularity seems to grow exponentially each year. The Golden Girls actress turned 90 on January 17 and celebrated with an A-List soiree at the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel.

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DIY Wedding Flowers

By Allison Pavlick

Personal touches tend to make lasting impressions at weddings. With a little help from Bachman’s award-winning design team, you can add flowers to your list of personalized wedding items. Bachman’s flower arranging classes can help the most novice florists master valuable tricks of the trade. Classes occur monthly…

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Aisle File Sales + Events

By Rachel Torgerson

FASHION

Get fit for the wedding season! L’atelier Couture is hosting a Bridal Bootcamp on January 25 at 6 p.m. This traditional boot camp will get you toned for your big day while benefiting the American Cancer Society. Reserve your spot for $10 (donation to American Cancer Society) as…

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Romona Keveza Designs Hit the Red Carpet

By Allison Pavlick

As a bridal designer, Romona Keveza knows a thing or two about making women look and feel sensational.  So when her gowns turned up at last week’s Golden Globes, it seemed like a match made in red carpet heaven. 

Following in the footsteps of fellow bridal designers Vera Wang

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Find Inspiration at FOUND

By Megan Willett

A wedding is so much more than a pretty party. It’s also a chance for relatives and friends to come together and celebrate the love of two people. But would you call it “fine art?”

This Friday, January 20, come to “FOUND // The Art of Wedding” to see local vendors aspire to elevate weddings to an art form as they…

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Easy on the Eyebrows

By Linden Wilson

Brow and lash boutique Brow Chic opened its doors in November and has since become a local hot spot specializing in eyebrow shaping, eyelash extensions, and airbrush makeup.

“I wanted to give my guests an experience, not just a service,” says owner Kae Kozlowski. “The French-inspired walkway…

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