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While it's obviously been a cuh-razy year for celeb news, some of the most surprising headlines have been about engagements and super-sparkly rings. Ring in 2012 with us as we offer congrats (or, er, kondolences) to these betrothed babes...and get jeally about their bling. -Jasmine Frazier Most of us wonder what our engagements will be like, but few of us expect them... CONTINUE READING 7

Kim, Kim, Kim! K’mon now. But no matter how mind-boggling a 72-day marriage FAIL may seem, and as much as we want to smack them as “media whores who did it all for the money and attention” there are a few real questions I have for Kim that she should have considered before she got married, then promptly divorced. How did... CONTINUE READING 46

A growing trend among brides-to-be, cash gifting websites are a sleek and modern alternative to old-fashioned department store registries. But as Dana Ostomel points out, her website DepositaGift.com goes above and beyond to not only host cash-gifting opportunities for any and every life event, it makes the process fun and personal, too! Keep reading to find out why she started... CONTINUE READING 9

There are some traditions that have stood the test of time and some that are starting to get nixed from modern weddings. Which ones should stay and which should go? And what new one should you add? Check it out here! -Terra Khachooni OVER IT: Stopping the music for silly stuff. More and more weddings are opting to omit traditions that interrupt the... CONTINUE READING 27

Mascara is probably the most underrated part of any bride's look when it comes to wedding-day makeup since it has the power to ruin your face with just a few tiny tears. So, I'm going to wave my magic, er, mascara wand and present the top five waterproof mascaras! For those of you who prefer a curved mascara wand, Lancome's Hypnose... CONTINUE READING 11

It’s said that every girl dreams of her wedding dress, but up until recently I couldn’t fathom spending a few Ben Franklins on a frock I’d wear for just one day. Alas, after succumbing to an obsession with Say Yes to the Dress, I can finally say that I want a wedding dress with all the bells and whistles (me... CONTINUE READING 14

The idea is to focus on personalizing your wedding, not through centerpieces, name cards and chiavari chairs, but through your vows, toasts, songs, music and dancing. Bring out the essence of who you are as a couple, because that's what people will remember! The Dancing. Wherever you end up getting hitched, it will be the energy or feeling at the venue... CONTINUE READING 15

Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, and taking a look at the new fall makeup trends is a great way to begin! In order to look awesome when you say "I do," you must take on a photo-ready approach to create a flawless look for your special day, or any day! Here are some solid makeup... CONTINUE READING 13

Summertime is wedding season, which also means it's a hot time for honeymoons, too. But, even if you are the most organized bride-to-be ever, all that wedding planning can distract you from mapping out the h-moon. Which is basically a recipe for post-I-do disaster. That's why every busy soon-to-be bride should read Celebrations.com’s tips for avoiding honeymoon wreckers. At the top... CONTINUE READING 17

For most brides, the words "wedding registry" may conjure up images of dragging their grooms through a department store searching for the perfect china pattern. But that's just what Nancy Lee, President of MyRegistry.com, has set out to conquer! Shecky’s spoke with Nancy about her innovative registry site, which provides couples with the ability to register at any and all... CONTINUE READING 20