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features 6 COVER BRIDE AND GROOM "Jersey Boys" romance becomes a real life romance.
10 THE RECEPTION From selecting the site to seating your guests, get the scoop on what’s hot, what’s expected and what to do.
35 ELEGANT VEGAS Las Vegas Wedding Photographers put a unique twist on traditional wedding photos.
46 VEGAS LUXURY Las Vegas also offers elegant destination weddings in five-star hotels.
67 WEDDING PARTY Las Vegas Photographers provide exciting memories of real weddings.
130 MARRY ME NOW Strenghten and protect your relationship while planning your wedding.
planning 9 SPARKLE RINGS Learn the 4-C's of shopping for a diamond and which is most important.
19 SITE REVIEW Showcasing photos and eight key points of information for each location to assist you in determining which sites are right for you.
34 WEDTIPS/RECEPTION 54 THE GOWN Shopping for your wedding frock is the ultimate in retail therapy. Explore the secret to finding your flawless fit.
58 WEDTIPS/GOWN
60 BEAUTY
112 MUSIC
Set your strategy for wedding day
Set the tone for your ceremony and a
beauty. Hair, makeup, mani-pedi’s and
bust-a-move grove for the reception.
a little professional assistance.
Music is the master of atmosphere.
63 THE SUIT
122 FAVORS
Wedding formalwear can be separated
From thoughtful gifts to glam decor,
into four categories. Black tie and tux
start the search for your one-of-a-kind
or suit?
accessories and must-have favors.
73 FLOWERS
124 INVITATIONS
Set your creative self free and don’t be
Set the expectations for your nuptial
shy about it. Flowers are the heart and
celebration with the perfect pairing of
soul of your wedding decor. Explore!
paper and ink.
77 WEDTIPS/FLOWERS
126 WEDTIPS/INVITATIONS
78 RENTALS & DECOR
127 ESCAPE
From linens to chairs, plates to pillars,
Find the perfect destination for
find the rentals you need to tent it, light
romance, relaxation and adventure.
it and cover it.
inspiration
84 THE CAKE Oh so pretty for pictures, equally
133 THE IDEA GALLERY
delicious for your guests. Get the how-
Be inspired in ways you never dreamed,
to on designing your sweet confection.
by ideas you’ve never imagined. Boldly explore textures, seasons, shapes and
88 EVENT PLANNERS
color to find your wedding personality.
Leave the details to a professional who can manage the day and last minute surprises, so you don’t have to.
tools
94 PHOTOGRAPHERS
118 BRIDAL SHOWS
These aren’t your daddy’s snapshots.
Wedding planning made easy...attend
A day this important deserves the
a bridal show to help you find the wed-
expertise of a consummate pro and a
ding specialist to make your wedding
personality you can “click” with.
perfect.
102 WEDTIPS/PHOTOGRAPHY
157 THE PLANNING PLACE Before the first call or appointment,
108 TIPPING
take 15 minutes to skim through the
There is a difference between a tip and
time saving, eye-opening pages of this
gratuity. Who, how much and when.
must read, 16-page insert.
108 PHOTO BOOTHSKeep your
173 ADVERTISER INDEX
guests entertained. Photo booths are
All the service providers in this issue
where it's at!
in an easy-to-use reference guide.
109 VIDEOGRAPHY All that planning and it’s over in the blink of an eye, or is it? Hire a videographer and relive the romance.
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