After nearly 65 years, Priscilla of Boston is closing its doors. Priscilla of Boston stores will remain open until December 31, 2011 to complete their service to current clients. Visit www.priscillaofboston.com for FAQs and more information.

Lord & Taylor First Ever Bridal Blowout Sale!
August 13, 2011

Lord & Taylor
Fifth Avenue at 39th Street
Saturday, August 13th
8am – 1pm, Unless they sell out sooner!

• Bridal Gowns starting at $99.99
• Bridesmaid dresses only $59.99

Register to Win a $500 Lord & Taylor shopping spree!*

A wristband is required to attend the sale, and can be received during the event hours at the Fifth Avenue entrance.

RSVP with Bridal Sale in the subject line to: rsvp@lordandtaylor.com

For complete event rules & details, click here.

*No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chance of winning. Must be a legal US resident aged 18 and older. See ballot for complete official rules. Event subject to change or cancellation. All sales are final. Quantities are limited. Bridal sale is excluded from coupons and discounts.

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Unless you are not going out of the country or have enough time between the wedding and the honeymoon to change your name on your passport, do not book your honeymoon under your married name.  You will need your completed marriage license which you get after the wedding.  Not until then can you apply to change your name on your passport which takes 2-6 weeks depending on the service (expedited or regular) you choose.

Priscilla of Boston Sample Sale
August 4-5, 2011

Click here for a Priscilla of Boston location near you.

Traditionally, couples leave for their honeymoon right after the wedding or the morning after.  But think twice before you book that honeymoon.  Partying for 4 to 5 hours will leave you exhausted, especially at night.  You’ll be too tired after the wedding, don’t overtax yourself by taking a trip right after.  Give yourself a day or two to recuperate.

Michael C Fina
Third Annual Designer Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Sample Sale

Renowned Manhattan retailer Michael C. Fina will be hosting their third annual Designer Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Sample Sale at their store, located at 545 Fifth Avenue NYC, on August 3-4, 2011 from 11am – 8pm.  I suggest to go early.

Discounts of up to 70% off retail prices will be taken on nearly every sample designer engagement ring and wedding band featured in the showroom.

The hundreds of rings available range in style from modern to classic, romantic to vintage and are available in platinum, white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, and titanium.

Kleinfeld’s Summer Blowout Sample Sale
August 9, 2011

Kleinfeld Manhattan
110 W 20th St, New York City

Tuesday, August 9, 2011
3:00 p.m. – Doors close at 7:00 p.m.
No appointment necessary – First Come, First Served

Save up to 70% on select sample bridal gowns, headpieces, veils and accessories from top bridal designers at Kleinfeld’s Blow Out Sample Sale!

Designer Shoes starting at $19.99
Veils & Headpieces starting at $99
Bridal Gowns starting at $899 and up

Due to space limitations, Kleinfeld can only accommodate one guest per bride and please be prepared to share a dressing room with other brides. No regular priced merchandise will be shown…sample gowns only! Cash/Credit Card and Carry!

We’re celebrating 4th of July early!  Not to mention it’s my husband’s and my dating anniversary.  We’re offering 50% off monogram orders with promo code IND201150. That’s $1.25 per monogram on orders of 2 or more! So hurry, order now! This offer is only valid today, July 1st and ends 7/1/11 11:59pm EST.

The Aylee Bits monogram collection boasts of more than 470 designs you can choose from! Click here to order.

Enter IND201150 under Promotion Code when you place your order to get 50% off. Please read the promotion terms and restrictions below.

Click here to order.

* This promotion is only valid July 1, 2011. All orders must be submitted by July 1, 2011 11:59pm EST. The promotion applies to pre-designed monograms only, and does not apply to previous purchases or custom orders. This promotion cannot be combined with other promotions, so the buy 4, get 1 free daily deal will not apply. All designs highlighted in green are not available for this promotion.

Ideeli is currently running a Joy of Jewels sale that includes hair accessories perfect for a wedding.  Sale ends in 2 days, so head on there now!  Membership is free.

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I’m not against more than one Maid-of-Honor.  But just make sure that they all get along.  More than one may create confusion.  When it comes to doing something for the wedding, like planning the bridal shower, the process can get ugly.

This happened to me.  My two Maids-of-Honor have very different personalities.  I’m not gonna go into details, but I got constant complaints from both of them until the shower.  At one point, I didn’t want a shower anymore because it was stressing me out more than my own wedding planning, not to mention it was stressing my Maids-of-Honor too.

If money is an issue (e.g. hosting the bridal shower), you still don’t need to have more than one Maid-of-Honor.  Make sure you let your Maid-of-Honor know that any bridal shower is fine with you and it’s okay for her to spend only what she can afford.