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inspiration Dressing your Bridesmaids . . . . . . . . . . 14 Find a Dress for Mom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 You’re Invited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Decor We Adore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Perfect Petals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Rules of Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 A Piece of Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Local Loves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Publisher: Jadlyn Incorporated
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Chief Marketing Officer: James J. Frericks Chief Operating Officer: Denise L. Frericks Vice President: Jennifer Judy Fyffe Director of Sales & Bridal Marketing: Rachel Yagl
Real Weddings Inspiration to create the wedding of your dreams
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Bridal Marketing Account Manager: Whitney Miller Office Manager: Colleen Ahern
46 A GLIMPSE INTO TRADITIONAL
INDIAN WEDDINGS Photo by: Artistic Photography, Inc.
planning Perfecting Your Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Hidden Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 A Helping Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Invitation Etiquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 You Said Yes (The Pre-Parties) . . . . . . . 40 Writing Your Vows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Let’s Go + See (Travel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Wedding Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Front Cover & Table of Contents Photos by: Rustic White Photography
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TODAY’S BRIDE
Creative Director: Kate Wolfram Content Editor: Madison Frericks Social Media Stylist: Jordan Thi Content & Marketing Stylist: Taylor Jarvis Intern: Danielle Johnson Today’s Bride magazine is published annually in both the Greater Akron/Canton area (November) covering Summit, Stark, Portage, Wayne and Medina counties and in the Greater Cleveland area (June) covering Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties. All articles and advertisements are property of Jadlyn Incorporated and may not be reproduced without the publisher’s written permission. Jadlyn Incorporated is not responsible or liable for any errors, misprints, misquotes or omissions. Copyright © 2017-18. All rights reserved. Today’s Bride is not responsible for unsolicited editorial material unless a self-addressed stamped return envelope is included. Advertisement in this publication does not imply the endorsement of Today’s Bride Magazine, Jadlyn Inc. or any of its representatives. For further information call our offices at 330.670.9545 or 216.393.5677. Printed in the USA.
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