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table of contents BRIDAL 2017 • ISSUE NUMBER 4 • VOLUME 1

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invitation only Local Stationary Designers Share Style Advice

wedding registry + gift guides A Selection of Gifts for the Bride, Groom, and Wedding Party

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cake couture Top Trends for Wedding Cakes

Beautiful blooms Floral Concepts for the Big Day

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spring 2017 bridal trends A Fresh Perspective on the Traditional White Dress

Prepping for the big day Hot Spots for Looking and Feeling Your Best

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Shine bright on your big day Unique Jewelry for the Sparkling Bride

To have and to hold Choosing Your Silver Pattern

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sydnie + alex A Love Rooted in the Big Easy

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wedding timeline Getting Hitched Without a Glitch

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best dressed guest Essential Looks for Weddings Ranging from Black-Tie to Beach

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For the love of Purple, Green, and GOld Ron Carrier's Mardi Gras Decorations mardi gras mambo Our Favorite Local Mardi Gras Decorations

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