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The Connecticut Bride Expo 2012 Fashion Show Gallery

The Bridal Suite in Stamford showcases the latest in bridal fashions.

The Connecticut Bride Expo 2012 Exhibitor Gallery

Planning a wedding is a whole lot easier with these top wedding professionals.

Jennifer King and  Dominic Viglione

Jennifer King and Dominic Viglione

May 6, 2011 | Saltwater Farms Vineyard, Stonington | photography by Steve DePino, Kris Rae Photography, Middletown

Paige Massie and Jared Getz

Paige Massie and Jared Getz

June 23, 2011 | Lord Thompson Manor, Thompson | Photography by Melani Lust Photography, Westport

Danielle Henry and Garison Beale

Danielle Henry and Garison Beale

August 13, 2011| Greenfield Hill Church and Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown | Photography by Kate Drew Miller Pho­tography, Stamford

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The Personal Touch

The Personal Touch

You can make your wedding even more memorable with touches that have special meaning to you and your groom, and to others near and dear to you.

Girlfriend Getaways

The best remedy for prewedding stress? Grab a couple of BFFs . . . and get away from it all. You don’t have to go far or stay long.

Make It All Yours

Make It All Yours

Your big day should be a reflection of you and your new life together.

Going Green

Going Green

Your personal guide to creating the most eco-friendly wedding on the planet.

25 Cost-Cutting Strategies

How to get more for your wedding dollar? Let us count the ways (25 of them! ).

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Elegance You Can Afford

Elegance You Can Afford

You want your wedding to be an affair to remember, but don’t want it to break the bank. We hear you. So we asked Connecticut wedding professionals for creative ways to save money on your big day and still have the wedding of your dreams.

The Personal Touch

The Personal Touch

You can make your wedding even more memorable with touches that have special meaning to you and your groom, and to others near and dear to you.

10 Tips for the Groom

You've already done the hard part—find the girl and get her to agree to marry you. Now here's how to seal the deal.

Time for a Shower

Time for a Shower

You’re focused on making your wedding unique, a day that will reflect who you are, what you like and the man you love. Now what about your shower?

Bridal Diplomacy

Bridal Diplomacy

Bridal author Sharon Naylor discusses how to handle sticky situations that may arise when planning your wedding.

The Connecticut Bride Blog

All About Bouts

All About Bouts

The girls in the bridal party get the fancy dresses, extravagant hairdos and sparkly shoes to make them stand out, but what about the guys? Boutonnieres to the rescue.

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Honeymooners

Since it's getting colder and colder out there, naturally all I can think about is escaping to somewhere warmer—so let's talk honeymoons!

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Engagement Dieting

It seems pretty common for brides- and grooms-to-be to really start making that extra effort to get in shape leading up to the big day. And now there's a book out there that will guide you along as you do just that.

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Getting Ready in Style

While I'm on the topic of pre-wedding outfits, I thought I'd give a little attention to what to wear the morning of.

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Dress Up

Now that you've got your gown, it's time to think about your outfits for all the pre-wedding events, including the shower, bachelorette and rehearsal.

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Box of Cards

A cute card box is a good way to spice up your reception hall, and there are actually tons of adorable options out there.

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And the Winner Is . . .

The winner of the clutch from Mermaid's Dream has been chosen!

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Archive »Real Weddings

Jennifer King and  Dominic Viglione

Jennifer King and Dominic Viglione

May 6, 2011 | Saltwater Farms Vineyard, Stonington | photography by Steve DePino, Kris Rae Photography, Middletown

May 6, 2011 | Saltwater Farms Vineyard, Stonington | photography by Steve DePino, Kris Rae Photography, Middletown

Paige Massie and Jared Getz

Paige Massie and Jared Getz

June 23, 2011 | Lord Thompson Manor, Thompson | Photography by Melani Lust Photography, Westport

June 23, 2011 | Lord Thompson Manor, Thompson | Photography by Melani Lust Photography, Westport

Danielle Henry and Garison Beale

Danielle Henry and Garison Beale

August 13, 2011| Greenfield Hill Church and Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown | Photography by Kate Drew Miller Pho­tography, Stamford

August 13, 2011| Greenfield Hill Church and Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown | Photography by Kate Drew Miller Pho­tography, Stamford

Britton Ritzhaupt and Stokes Carrigan

Britton Ritzhaupt and Stokes Carrigan

Sept. 10, 2011 | Sheffield Island, Norwalk | Photography by Rachel and Brian Henderson, 47 Moments Photography, Bethel

Sept. 10, 2011 | Sheffield Island, Norwalk | Photography by Rachel and Brian Henderson, 47 Moments Photography, Bethel

Brooke and Margo

Brooke and Margo

Oct. 11, 2009 | Avon Old Farms Inn, Avon | Photography by Jacklyn Greenberg, jagstudio, New Haven

Oct. 11, 2009 | Avon Old Farms Inn, Avon | Photography by Jacklyn Greenberg, jagstudio, New Haven

Katie Perham and Brian Boyle

Katie Perham and Brian Boyle

Dec. 11, 2010 | Pond House, West Hartford | Photography by Jane & Mike Shauck, IRIS Photography, West Hartford

Dec. 11, 2010 | Pond House, West Hartford | Photography by Jane & Mike Shauck, IRIS Photography, West Hartford

Krystal Prue and Paul McNerney Wedding

Krystal Prue and Paul McNerney Wedding

Oct. 10, 2010 | Stafford Springs | Photography by Carla Ten Eyck, Hartford; Jacklyn Greenberg, New Haven; and Matt Grazier, Boston

Oct. 10, 2010 | Stafford Springs | Photography by Carla Ten Eyck, Hartford; Jacklyn Greenberg, New Haven; and Matt Grazier, Boston

Danielle Seaton and John Shea Wedding

Danielle Seaton and John Shea Wedding

June 19, 2010 | Saybrook Point Inn & Spa, Old Saybrook | Photography by Carla Ten Eyck, Hartford

Kristen Emanuelson and Matthew Griffin Wedding

Kristen Emanuelson and Matthew Griffin Wedding

July 17, 2010 | Clinton Town Beach, Clinton | Photography by Diana Rothery, Seattle, Wash.

Lindsay Esposito and Scott Petropoulos Wedding

Lindsay Esposito and Scott Petropoulos Wedding

Aug. 7, 2010 | Stamford Yacht Club | Photography by Sarah Lehberger & Peter LaMastro, Afterglow Photos, Fairfield