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“We had the most epic groom’s cake—my husband is obsessed with The Office,” Tessa says. “Matt cut the cake, set the knife down and the stand instantly shattered. It was a slow motion moment, a total freak accident, but luckily, a lot of funny memorie

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HERE’S THE DEAL: The average engagement is just over a year. That gives you plenty of time to look like the best version of yourself before you walk down the aisle. Whether you’ve got major plans (adding six inches to your mane and overhauling your e

Move over, millennial pink: A new hue is all the rage where wedding party dressing is concerned. Pastel shades of purple such as lilac, lavender and periwinkle are popping up in almost every bridesmaid dress collection. Due to its associations with n

AS A BEAUTY EDITOR AT THE KNOT, I'll try anything once. Sometimes this is a super perk (hello, fancy facials). Sometimes it’s risky, like the time I went in for trendy highlights and came out a peroxide blonde. For better or for worse, I’ve tested (a

Veils are an easy way to express yourself. But with so many options to choose from, how do you know which one’s right for you? We broke down all the different styles, including the latest trends, with tips on how to wear them so you can uncover (sorr

You don’t need a giant rock to make a statement. While an engagement ring is an undoubtedly special piece of jewelry, a wedding band is equally meaningful to add into the mix or wear alone. The best part? The bands of the moment are all about letting

A few months after they started dating, Jessica (Jess) Merrell (28 and a government employee) and Kiran Sreenivas (31 and works in health care research) took a trip to Asheville. Jess got lost and Kiran was pulled over, but they still fell hard for t

When planning their wedding, Christian Mibelli (32 and a VP at a healthcare IT company) and Kory Hodge (42 and a real estate broker) wanted to combine their love of mid-century modern design and Palm Springs with a bit of old-fashioned Carolina charm

At first, Diana Bell (35 and an account director) and Steve Caronia (37 and a physical therapist) were focused on throwing an elegant Southern wedding befitting their venue, an 1876 mansion. “But as we continued to plan, things became more personal,”

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WHY IT WORKS Saying “I do” in autumn is all about embracing the dramatic atmosphere of the season, so concentrate on working with colors that pack on the saturation. Traditional fall shades like inky navy blue and rich burgundy get a very 2020 upgrad

Go for the wow! Instead of stretching your décor budget to include all. the. things, narrow in on one or two true heart-stoppers, like hanging florals, a neon installation that doubles as a ceremony altar or unique rentals. Your guests will be sure t

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Amy Goedeck-Smith (47 and a worship director) and Bob Miller (54 and a steel executive) envisioned a wedding that felt like an elegant dinner party, with close friends and family members gathered around one long table. “We wanted it to feel intimate,

Whenever Iman Hemphill (34 and an industrial engineering package planner) and Benjamin (Benji) Pruitt (32 and an instrumentations technician) travel, they seek out a place to have high tea. “Afternoon tea is a mood,” Iman says. “I wanted to bring tha

“Our wedding was really about the union of our lives, families and friends,” Tammy Wong (32 and a physician assistant) says of her marriage to Michael (Mike) Wei (32 and a real estate entrepreneur). With guests coming from as far away as Hong Kong, t

“Having a Cinco de Mayo wedding gave us all the more reason to incorporate traditions from my Mexican-American heritage in a meaningful way,” Clarissa says. Their lazo, a cord that represents a couple’s lifetime commitment to one another, has been in