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All eyes are on Angelina Jolie's left hand and the oversized custom-made engagement ring she's been spotted wearing, most recently on a family outing to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The tablet-cut ring was designed by jeweler Robert Procop, who worked closely with Brad Pitt for close to a year to create something that spoke to both Brad and Angie's sophisticated yet edgy sensibilities. A rep for the jeweler told The Hollywood Reporter, "I can confirm that, yes, Robert Procop did indeed design an engagement ring for Angelina Jolie, designed in collaboration with Brad Pitt."

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Earlier this weekend, Pitt's manager, Cynthia Pett-Dante, told the same source, "Yes, it's confirmed. It is a promise for the future and their kids are very happy. There's no date set at this time. Brad designed the ring."

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A predecessor to the emerald and square cut stones, a table cut diamond

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We spoke to the celebrity hair whisperer about his go-to styling tricks, favorite trends, and best bridal tips:

MUST-HAVE HAIR PRODUCT
"If you want to look your best in photos, your hair needs to reflect the light, and nothing helps do that better than glossing cream. Fekkai Brilliant glossing cream is my favorite product for anyone having her picture taken for an event. If you have highlights, it makes them shinier; if you have curls, it gives them more definition. All you need is a drop."

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BRIDAL STYLE
"Sometimes the simplest look is best. Don't overload your hair with too many accessories or make your head heavy. It detracts from your overall silhouette."

HANDIEST GADGETS
"Hot rollers give great volume in just ten minutes, and a curling iron is amazing, because it can add curls or redefine them. Plus, the iron shines the hair as well, which is ideal for a wedding."

Gray MacDonald, BRIDES

We recently asked our Facebook fans an often controversial yet extremely important wedding day question: How do you blend two religions when it comes to your wedding ceremony? We adored the real and honest responses the often-touchy question garnered:

Evelyn Amlani: "We had a Christian- Muslim wedding, my husband is from Pakistan, i am argentinian. it was beautiful and interesting we believe its different rituals yet same God(:"

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Melanie Freeman: "I am Serbian Orthodox and my husband is part Jewish. We had our ceremony in the Serbian Orthodox church and the beginning of the reception we did a Jewish marriage blessing ceremony (abbreviated ceremony)"

SoniaandJeff Mlezibhatt: "My fiance is Catholic and I'm Hindu! I spent a month shopping in India for our week long wedding festival. We are doing a full Hindu ceremony in the morning with all the traditions, henna, tons of jewelry, including him coming

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An insider from one of New York's top bridal salons shares her beneath-the-dress lingerie tricks

After almost 29 years at Bridal Reflections salons, Cristina DeMarco knows how to make a bride look gorgeous. "The fit of your dress is important, but you also need undergarments that work with your figure and the style of your gown," she says. Here, DeMarco tells her secrets for big-day body confidence.

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Q. Do you have to wear white under your wedding dress?

A. Most gowns aren't see-through, but white or ivory is definitely your best bet. If your bodice is sheer, don't wear a bra-have cups sewn in instead. For almost everyone else, I recommend a long-line bra.

Q. What's a long-line bra?

A. A bra that extends from your breasts to your waistline, almost like a corset. It accen­tuates your waist, smooths out your lines, and supports your back-remember, you're going to be on your feet for hours. Many salons

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Talking about finances is never easy, but now that you're married, you need to put these five topics on the front burner, stat.


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Most pregnant celebrity brides (Jessica Simpson, Kristin Cavallari, and Snooki to name the latest) wait until after they're new moms to walk down the aisle-but not Drew Barrymore. The actress set a June date for her wedding, because she "doesn't want to be huge," a source told Us Weekly. And unlike the rest of Hollywood, the star is even parting with traditional celeb bridal designers (Jessica Biel will wear Monique Lhuillier, for example) to instead commission a gown from Chanel couturier Karl Lagerfeld.

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Barrymore's art consultant fiancé Will Kopelman is the son of Arie Kopelman, a former head of Chanel USA, although we think Barrymore could have swung the connection on her own-Lagerfeld often dotes on entertainment's It-Girls, even designing musician Lilly Allen's reception dress last June. Barrymore and Kopelman recently returned from a trip to Paris, where the actress met with Lagerfeld's staff

Philip B. Crook, BRIDES

With wedding bells ringing in the fifth season of Mad Men, we're getting in the spirit for Don Draper's upcoming nuptials with these 1960s-inspired styles.

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We teamed up with the elite travel advisors at Virtuoso to find the best resorts, cities, and islands for your big getaway. Time to start packing!

The World's Top 20 Destinations

1. ITALY | Venice, Rome, Florence, Amalfi: When it comes to romance, nothing beats Italy. And yes, the Hotel Cipriani is worth the splurge.

2. FRENCH POLYNESIA | All those photos you've seen of gorgeous thatched huts on stilts over insanely clear turquoise water? They were taken here.

3. MAUI | Sure, it's touristy, but if you can swing a stay at Wailea's fabled Four Seasons or its neighbor, the Fairmont, you'll want to stay forever.

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4. ST. LUCIA | Things to love: There's a hotel for every budget, amazing organic eats (a Caribbean rarity), and the majestic Pitons-nice to look at, tough to climb.

5. TURKS AND CAICOS | Yoga and Pilates buffs go to the Como Shambhala spa on Parrot Cay, divers can't get enough of Molasses Reef, and the