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Brides Want To Know: Trunk Shows
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Is there anything besides a typical bouquet my bridesmaids could carry?
—Gaylen H., Auburn
Brides Want to Know: Green Centerpieces
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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
Brides Want to Know: Bouquet Brainstorm
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I am overwhelmed with all the beautiful flower options for my bouquet! What criteria I should use to narrow down my choices?
—Rachel C., San Francisco
Brides Want to Know: A Question of Religion
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Neither my fiancé nor I are at all religious despite our upbringings, though we do share a broad-based spirituality. Our families are much more traditional, and might be offended if our wedding ceremony is entirely secular. Is there a way to honor the belief systems of our parents without being hypocritical?—Pamela G., Vacaville
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