EDITOR ’S LE T TER
I love everything about this dress, from the romantic ruffle to the hint of color. (p. 224)
This envelope liner is a fun surprise waiting for guests. (p. 119)
Every relationship is unique. So every wedding should be too. This doesn’t mean you need an over-the-top element to make it truly special, but rather that your wedding should reflect the two of you as a couple. It means you should forget the perceived “rules” and do what feels right. Are you less type A and more type “I never really thought about it?” A simple celebration at your family home might be right up your alley. Have you been dreaming of this moment since you were little? Then here’s your chance to go all out. Whoever you are and whatever you want, we’re here to help. So here’s to all of you—the planners, the procrastinators, the over-thinkers, the bridechillas, the groomzillas, the classic couples, the eclectic couples, the can’t-be-defined couples and everyone in between. Whether you’re having a religious service, a nondenominational ceremony, or a celebration for 20 people or 200, this is the moment to throw out the rule book and plan a wedding that’s as unique as you are.
KRISTEN MAXWELL COOPER Editor in Chief
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My jaw dropped when I first saw this succulent cuff—I want to wear one every day! (p. 126)
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