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It’s Trunk Show Time
Many of you received a very special gift this recent holiday season, and it’s sparkling on the ring finger of your left hand! If you’re like me, the first thing you wanted to do when he popped the question (after calling your BFF and Mom) was to go window shopping for your wedding dress. Just to look around and see what’s out there. We wholeheartedly encourage that pastime!
Brides Want To Know: Destination Wedding Thank-You Notes
Dear Here Comes The Guide: I had a destination wedding. Should I send a thank-you note to those guests that came to the wedding, but did not buy us a gift?
Thanks for your help,—Pauline M., Chicago, IL
Brides Want To Know: Trunk Shows
I just got engaged and I keep hearing about trunk shows for wedding dresses. What exactly is a “trunk show”? Is it worth going to one?
—Amanda, San Luis Obispo, CA
Brides Want to Know: Guessing the Guest Count
I’m inviting 178 guests to my wedding and I want to get a better idea of what the final count will be. Is there any way to estimate how many people won’t attend?—Kim, Apple Valley, California
Brides Want to Know: Southern California Custom Wedding Dresses
When I’m gown shopping, I find that most of what I like, I don’t LOVE. For example, I like the bodice, but don’t like the fullness, or the skirt is “too trumpet,” etc. What would be really great is to find an affordable custom wedding dress from a reputable designer. Do you have any suggestions in LA or in Orange County? Please let me know!
—Allison G., Los Angeles
Brides Want to Know: Unique Bridal Bouquets
Do you have any tips on how to make my bouquet super-elegant and unique?
—Melissa B., Larkspur
Brides Want to Know: Bouquet Options for Bridesmaids
Is there anything besides a typical bouquet my bridesmaids could carry?
—Gaylen H., Auburn
Brides Want to Know: Green Centerpieces
For centerpieces, I was thinking of using potted plants because I like the idea of something that lives on after the wedding. My colors are Wedgwood blue and cream. Will all that green still work?
—Sandi S., Danville

