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Happy Wedding Wednesday everyone! Today we are interested in everything about weddings, and the only way to have a great wedding is to be on top of your planning! We found an amazing article from Huffington Post about the Top 10 Apps for DIY Wedding Planning!

Everybody’s doing it: Infusing just a little bit (or more) of themselves into an otherwise traditional day — and now they’re doing it themselves. Do It Yourself (DIY) techniques, projects and know-how not only help couples save money they would have (or couldn’t have) spent on professionals, but it also allows them to really take an active role in planning their special day, from projects and decorating to fashion, makeup, music and more. Check them out here!!

Good Afternoon and Happy Monday! Whether you are newly engaged or in the midst of planning your wedding, the budget is a very important aspect of your big day.  While weddings are definitely joyous occasions, they are unfortunately VERY pricey! From the band to the invitations, there are hidden costs EVERYWHERE.  Check out Huffington Post’s step by step process that will help you cut your wedding budget in half!

Good Afternoon! Today is one of our favorite days to blog about, Trendy Tuesday! For brides to be, have you given any thought to the nail polish color you’ll wear on your big day?! While we absolutely love the traditional pale pink mani-pedi, bold toned nails have never been hotter! Whether your wedding gown pushes the envelope or you feel like adding a bit of spunk to your look, we picked our favorite edgy lacquer to complement your big day wedding beauty look! Here are 9 picks from Brides on the most daring nail polish lacquers!

1) Something Blue: Oscar de la Renta nail lacquer in Larimar, $22, oscardelarenta.com

2). 14 Karat Gold Top Coat: OPI nail lacquer in The Man with the Golden Gun, $30, opi.com

3). Metallic Rose Gold: MAC nail lacquer in Soiree, $16, nordstrom.com

4). Midnight Blue: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Co-Bolt Blue, $4, drugstore.com

5). Silver: Estée Lauder Pure Color nail lacquer in Chaos, $20, neimanmarcus.com

6). Off White: Sally Hansen Smooth and Perfect Color + Care nail lacquer in Fog, $6, drugstore.com

7). Gray: Lancôme Vernis In Love nail lacquer in Gris Angora, $15, bloomingdales.com

8). Gold: Dior Diorific nail lacquer in Diorling, $26, nordstrom.com

9). Red: Vapour Vernissage nail lacquer in Scandal, $12, vapourbeauty.com

Thrifty Thursday! We have one of the best tips for all of the newly engaged brides! For those who are superstitious, getting married in 2013 might be as unlucky as letting the groom see the bride before the wedding.  But those who are willing to brave the widely feared number 13 may find wedding deals are well worth the risk!

BBC News reports that wedding industry experts expect 2013 to be a robust year for weddings, thanks to an improving economy and bargains offered in hopes of convincing superstitious couples to set a 2013 wedding date. According to BBC, an English woman shared that her friend received a heavily reduced venue price by planning her wedding in 2013- and saved up to 2,013 pounds.  She was originally planning for 2014 but decided on a 2013 date for the awesome discount!

Happy Trendy Thursday! 2012 brought us new trends, and one of the most popular trends that is carrying into 2013 is anything goes for modern weddings! In Toronto, parking lots, art galleries and pizza parlors were the most unique venues couples were marrying at, and newly- engaged couples are making waves! As new couples are taking on wedding expenses themselves without their parents, they are creating celebrations and marching to their own beat!

This is a very exciting time in the wedding industry as couples challenge their suppliers to think outside-of-the-box, they want to collaborate to create an event that incorporates all that they love: their families, friends, and for some, their children.  What do you think of this new trend in modern weddings? Read more about it here!

Did you get engaged over the holidays? Congrats! Before you get started on planning every last detail, read these tips from the Glamour before you start your wedding planning!

“Before you get swept away by ideas you find in magazines, blogs, and Pinterest, talk to your guy about what makes your relationship unique. That will help you focus on creating a day that’s truly meaningful to you.”
—Tracy Taylor Ward, Tracy Taylor Ward Design

“Make decisions as a couple. It’s his day too.”
—Renny Pedersen, Bliss Weddings & Events

“Be nice to everyone! Nice goes a long way in an industry where people are constantly abused. When you get demanding and bitchy, you will get service—but you may not get impeccable service. Be courteous and thank people for their time and you will get a whole lot further with your vendors.”
—Alison Hotchkiss, Alison Events

“These days, there are too many options. Brides suffer from what I call ‘analysis paralysis’—they drive themselves crazy researching the best option and the best deal. It’s OK to make a decision and not look back. It will keep you sane.”
—Annie Lee, Daughter of Design

“If your vendors are giving you options that don’t resonate, run the other way. Don’t hire anyone until you find someone who really channels your vision.”
—Jung Lee, Fête

Plenty of people are going to have ideas for your wedding—what kind of ceremony to have, which kind of band to hire, what kind of cake to get. Take it in stride, then do what you want.”
—Yifat Oren, Yifat Oren & Associates

“There’s such a big buildup toward the wedding that a lot of engaged women put crazy pressure on themselves. Instead, stop and ask yourself, ‘How can I make this year as wonderful as my wedding and my future married life?’ Love yourself enough to have fun!”
—Calder Clark, Calder Clark Designs

“Make a pledge with your fiancé to only talk about the wedding at a certain time each weekend—not every time you sit down for dinner or relax on the couch. You need to spend time nurturing your relationship, too.”
—Loulie Walker, Loulie Walker Events

–Written by Brides

Good Morning and happy 12-12-12! As you all know, brides around the world and getting married today, and David’s Bridal made front page news in USA Today! Our Chief Marketing Officer, Brian Beitler said ”Iconic dates have become a wedding trend in the United States, reaching new heights when over 65,000 couples tied the knot on 7-7-’07.” Well, today is the last day of the century to marry on an iconic date, and over 9,000 brides are planning on tying the knot today in wedding chapels, churches, and city halls all over! Enjoy the day as its the last one you’ll see for a while! Read the entire story here!

Happy Cyber Monday DB Readers! As you all know, today is THE DAY to shop online and receive the best deals as the holiday season has kicked off!  Shoppers can take full advantage of the sales- even when it comes to wedding items!!

David’s Bridal is offering online sales and promotions for the day at www.davidsbridal.com. Savings include:

●        10% off your entire online order OR 20% off orders $200 or more using the code HOLIDAY

●        Free shipping on all orders of $200 or more

●        16X20 signature frame style SM1620M4800-R marked down to $99 from $149

●        Purchase 100 invites, get 25 free (at www.invitationsbydavidsbridal.com only)

Plus, we are offering even greater savings as shoppers will receive an additional 40% – 50% off select items including personalized beverage napkins and sand ceremony sets!

Good Afternoon DB Readers!  When it comes to clothes, you may need alterations as everyone is unique in their own way!  Here at David’s Bridal we pride ourselves on helping every bride feel her best and most beautiful on her wedding day! We offer alterations on all of our gorgeous gowns, and no task is too big or too small! You may wonder why we do not give out estimates on alterations.  David’s Bridal has a set pricing structure that is based on the task that needs to be completed.  An alterations associate must see you in the gown that you choose.  The prices are based on the complexity of the garments construction for example the silhouette, embellishment, inner construction and the number of layers that need to be altered.

Kim Smith, our Director of Alterations is our trusted expert on everything related to alterations! Here are a few pointers from Kim as to why David’s Bridal is the best place to have your wedding gown altered!

Some facts about our in-store alterations team:

• We offer alterations services at every David’s Bridal location.
• We guarantee the quality of the alterations.
• Our alterations specialists are experienced and can help you determine the right size gown.  Purchasing the correct size gown is the first step to in keeping your alterations cost in line.
• We charge for only the alterations that need to be completed.
• Our alterations specialists are trained experts to achieve the fit that is ideal for your body type and dress style.
• We have been skillfully tailoring David’s Bridal gowns for more than 50 years.
• With every alteration your dress will be professionally pressed/steamed at no additional cost.

We hope that answers some of your alterations questions!

Hello DB Readers! Happy Wedding Wednesday! Are you planning your upcoming nuptials and feeling stressed?! Getting married is a big transition for any couple, and BRIDES Magazine recently blogged about how to maintain sanity when planning the biggest celebration of your life! Here are a few great tips to plan a great wedding!

Prioritize. Sit down with your fiance and come up with individual lists of your top five priorities for the big day. Swap them, compare, and discuss any items that don’t overlap. Then hammer out your five must-haves as a couple. “Think of the final list as a decision-making guide — you should put most of your time and money where your priorities are,” says Bussen, author of Simple Stunning Wedding Organizer.

“It’s okay to break rules. It’s okay to not please everybody,” says event planner Shawn Rabideau, who famously planned Bethenny Frankel’s New York wedding in four weeks. Some of his favorite time-savers: nixing a sit-down rehearsal dinner in favor of a cocktail party, skipping the Sunday brunch, and eliminating the bridal party. “Finding a bridesmaids’ dress that pleases everyone can be a huge headache,” he says. Create a wedding-only e-mail account. “With a separate account, you can log on when you have time to devote to the celebration, instead of getting distracted at work whenever a wedding-related e-mail message pops up on your screen,” says Bussen. “And when the wedding’s over, you’ll be able to walk away from all the spam.”

Avoid the temptation to multitask. You may feel busier when you’re doing multiple things at once, but you’ll actually get less done. “All the research says we’re less productive when we split our attention,” says Robbins. “You’ll also feel a sense of accomplishment if you complete one job before moving on to the next.”

Keep your wedding out of the workplace. Limit web-surfing to your lunch hour, so you can go home on time. And try not to spend a lot of time blathering on about your celebration. Higher-ups will wonder if you’re spending more time on invitations than on your job, and some of your colleagues may start avoiding you entirely.

Click here to read the entire article for more tips!