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TABLE OF contents
a year-long checklist aspects to consider when
TARTING OUT THE DETAILS
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tips for choosing wedding
30 RECEPTION
THE PLAN PICKING FLOWERS CONFECTION
for planning all of the details 8 of your wedding
34blooms
52choosing a wedding cake
PARTY PALS
responsibilities of 12 bridal-party members
BUILDING A REGISTRY
tips to help the happy couple prepare for their life together
daring dresses take the 22cake this year
A FLAWLESS LOOK
the do’s and don’ts of 24wedding-day beauty prep
THE RIGHT FIT
tips for navigating shoe shopping
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
trendy touches to make your wedding stand out
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TURN UP THE VOLUME
a list of popular reception songs
EXIT STRATEGY
ways to celebrate a memorable send-off
COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS
2016 Bridal Planner
ON THE COVER
Jamie and Ben Perry photographed by Sterling Imageworks
THE BRIDAL PLANNER is a yearly magazine published by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette advertising and promotions departments.
Vice President of Advertising and Marketing: Scott Stine Marketing and Events Director: Amanda Copley
Niche Publications Director: Staci Miller Franklin
Special Sections Manager: Wendy Miller
Creative Director: Leanne Hunter
36AT FIRST SIGHT couples enjoy private moment with first-look
THE LOOK
40 42location
16 WEDDING GOWN TRENDS
VENUE VIEWING
photography
THE JOURNEY
THE EVENT
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FROM MISS
TO MRS.
a list of things to do once the honeymoon is over
HONEYMOON GETAWAYS
six cities that offer quick trips for budget-conscious
tips for couples shopping for the ideal wedding
SEATING SOLUTIONS
simple tips for developing 46 seating arrangements
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR CATERER
important questions to ask about services and costs
62couples
TIME TO GIVE
THANKS
the importance of writing thank-you notes
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