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Vera Wang Launches Wedding App

Equally Wed 0 1 min read

By Anne Chertoff Brides can get more than their wedding dress from Vera Wang! The iconic designer just released a wedding planning and design app...

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Wedding Style Inspiration from Pop Princesses

Equally Wed 0 1 min read

While watching the Grammys on Sunday night, we couldn’t help but notice the pop stars’ sets are perfect for drawing inspiration for a luxe wedding...

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Handmade Heart Magnets for DIY Valentines

Equally Wed 0 1 min read

By Brittny Drye With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s prime time to incorporate inspiration from the heartfelt holiday into your wedding day details...

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Latte Love: Starbucks-Inspired Wedding Inspiration Board

Equally Wed 0 2 min read

By Brittny Drye When I first heard about Starbucks‘ public support for marriage equality, I was, ironically, in line at the coffee chain buying my...

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Giveaway: Wedding Planning Book and Organizer by Celebrity Planner Mindy Weiss

Equally Wed 0 2 min read

Enter to win Mindy Weiss’s bestselling wedding planning book, plus her must-have wedding planner and organizer. By Brittny Drye You may not be able to...

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By Hand: Advice on Working with a Calligrapher

Equally Wed 0 2 min read

By Anne Chertoff Couples can save money by having their wedding invitations addressed by a printer, but there’s something formal and special about receiving a...

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Interview: Meg Keene, Author of A Practical Wedding

Kirsten Palladino 0 5 min read

Meg Keene, Author of A Practical Wedding

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Treasure Text: Tips for the Thank You Note

Equally Wed 0 2 min read

In a generation that hides behind texting and computer screens, sending a proper “thank you” is best done in writing. While penning longhand may sound...

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10 Things Not to Say to a Same-Sex Couple Getting Married

Equally Wed 0 4 min read

By Bernadette Coveney Smith This article originally appeared in the Huffington Post I’ll never forget the day that I went for a cake tasting with...

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DIY Gay-Friendly Kissing Cake Topper

Equally Wed 0 1 min read

Weddings should be about the couple, with each and every detail, both large and small, being an illustration of their personality. And, let’s face it,...

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You’ve Got [Gay] Mail: Gay-Friendly Greeting Cards Hits Shelves in Major Grocery Store

Equally Wed 0 2 min read

A proud mother creates a gay-friendly greeting card collection that goes mainstream. By Brittny Drye A quick browse through the card aisle in your local...

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Cool and Colorful Cocktail Napkins

Equally Wed 0 1 min read

Personalize your cocktail hour with chic beverage napkins. By Anne Chertoff I remember going to weddings for relatives in the ‘80s and ‘90s and the...

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DIY Rustic Chic Wedding Cake Stand

Equally Wed 0 1 min read

By Brittny Drye Rustic and country chic have taken over the wedding theme throne for 2012 (though we’ll always have a soft spot for the...

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Darling DIY Doily Cone Favors

Equally Wed 0 1 min read

By Brittny Drye When it comes to handmade wedding favors, there are plenty of pros: they’re often less expensive, they can be customized and guests...