Queen of style Vera Wang heard our pleas. Move over Martha, Vera's got a blog. 

This groom-to-be says he's never won a stick of gum. Now he's won a house. We'll take a $500,000 house over a few sticks of Trident any day.

Note to dad: Speak up, or shell out.

What bridesmaid wouldn't want this adorable lollipop lip gloss? [via DC Nearlyweds]

A green honeymoon doesn't have to mean camping.

Auctions as a new way of building your bridal party? We'll pass, thanks.

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Pick a hot day for your wedding—and still have happy guests. [via Always a Blogsmaid]

Our Chicago father of the bride hits his goal. And tucks in his shirt!

A prayer to the weather gods in Maryland.

Bridal bargain: snag a Vera Wang wedding gown at half-price. [via Weddingbee]

Ellen and Portia plan their dream wedding.

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The choice between a dream wedding and a down payment on a house doesn't always have to be either or. Check out Friday night, rent-a-cake and other ways to save.

It's B.Y.O. costume at the wedding of Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin.

Ten reasons to love summer weddings. [via Ritzy Bee]

You sent out the recycled paper invitations, you served organic food at the reception, now it's time to pack your bags for your green honeymoon.

Beware of the carnation cake-turned sign in bulletin board. [via Wedding Dish]

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Being left at the altar didn't stop these women. One used her new-found infamy as a jilted bride to launch a career as an entertainment show host.

If you agree with our Reluctant Groomzilla that the best invitation is one delivered via e-mail, here are a few new reasons to love Evite even more. [via perfect memories wedding blog]

Honeymoon how-to's: book your plane tickets in your maiden name, take a second look at Switzerland, and stick to your budget.

If you throw a theme party, you really can wear that dress again.

"Kind of" engaged. That must be like "kind of" pregnant?

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Country star Sara Evans tries her luck at husband no. 2.

The number on the scale isn't the final word in fitness. [via The Wedding Chicks]

What did wedding bloggers bring to Brides.com's potluck lunch? The Sexy 10, a porcelain squirrel bride cake topper, and more! [via Nearly Wed]

With gas prices on the rise, airline ticket prices are looking less and less appealing. Here are 10 reasons to stick closer to home and give the Sunshine State another look.

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Sewage capacity, plastic tarps, mosquitos, and county permits. Seemingly unrelated, but be careful: They might all have something in common if you're planning a wedding in your own backyard.

Get dressed at home or at the church? Portraits before or after the ceremony? Here's a wedding-day timeline to answer some of those scheduling questions. [via Anne Ruthmann Photography]

The average price of paying for a wedding drops for the first time in a decade. Well done, corner-cutting couples!

The current state of weddings: A is for Alabama...and for Alaska, too! [via The Wedding Chicks]

Send a love letter to the U.S. Postal Service, complete with an All Heart stamp. [via Tying the Knot]

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You've still got two weeks to win a free five-night stay at an island resort from J. Crew. Nothing to wear? Don't worry, they're throwing in a beach-ready wardrobe for two. Woo! [via WeddingWire]


Now that's what we call a political marriage.