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Fairchild Archiveby Terri Pous




Talk about a long wait between ceremony and reception! Damon and his wife married in a top-secret city hall ceremony in 2005 in New York City that was attended only by family and Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Now, they're expanding the celebration of their rock-solid marriage to include friends at an undisclosed destination location. The Damons reportedly sent out save-the-date cards to close family and friends for an April date. Though the location is secret even to guests, a source told Page Six that the couple "want to do something bigger" than their initial nuptials and requested that "no kids" attend.


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We love the idea of celebrating successful years of marriage and beautiful children with loved ones. If their second wedding is in a warm location like Miami, where the couple met in 2003, a summery, pink wedding dress would be perfect for Luciana.

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We took some of our favorite red-carpet gowns-Amy Adams' Oscar de la Renta ball gown dress, anyone?-and paired them with bridesmaid dresses that look strikingly similar. Did Jennifer Aniston's show-stopping Valentino make your heart skip a beat? We have just the right White by Vera Wang dress for your bridesmaids. Or maybe you fell in love with Reese Witherspoon's royal blue Louis Vuitton gown: Lela Rose has a long, strapless style you'll love.

by Terri Pous, Brides

Red carpets are the ultimate date night for celebrities. We revisited our favorite Hollywood events- hello, Oscars- and picked the all-time cutest, sweetest red carpet couples.

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While most people pick their favorite red carpet dresses based on the style or silhouette, we always love the gowns that resemble wedding dresses! Here, a look back at the most amazing wedding-worthy celebrity dresses.

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by Brides

Weddings can present sticky etiquette situations-like making sure both you and your fiancé are happy with the guest list. That's why we're here to answer all of your questions in our daily etiquette post.

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My fiancé wants to invite his ex-girlfriend, who he's still close with, to the wedding. I really don't want him to. Am I wrong?

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This is never an easy situation. On one hand, your fiancé wants to include someone who's important to him; on the other hand, it's testing your comfort level. But at the end of the day, if she's a friend, he has every right to invite her. If you feel threatened by their current friendship, you need to come clean with your fiancé. Have a serious discussion with him before the wedding invitation is in the mail. Chances are he'll put your mind at ease. If you've never met his ex, suggest that the three of you get together for a drink or dinner-not

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by Lauren Frankfort, Brides

Your wedding ring shouldn't play second fiddle to your engagement ring, despite the fact that it almost always gets purchased last. From upgrading your ring with more bling to tailoring a family heirloom to suit your contemporary style, there's a lot to consider when shopping for this very significant piece of jewelry. We asked Simon G. brand ambassador and wedding ring expert Ashley Bowen for tips on what every bride should know about her left hand band-including how to make a smart wedding ring purchase. Here's what she had to say:

Brides: How much should a bride spend on her wedding ring?

Ashley Bowen: A wedding ring tends to run from $500-$4000 with the average being around $1,500. The cost is less of a shock after the initial purchase of the engagement ring.

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Brides: Does a wedding ring have to match a bride's engagement ring?

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Planning to pop the question? Then do so with a heartfelt, heart-shaped engagement ring! Whether it's a heart-cut center stone or more subtle pavé detail on the band, there's no denying the strength of your romance with a classically sweet heart-shaped ring. Boyfriends take note: There's no better Valentine than one packaged in a small velvet box!

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by Lauren Frankfort, Brides

What's more romantic than popping the question with a pink engagement ring? Not only does a rosy stone make a pretty alternative to a traditional sparkler, it's also the perfect memento of a Valentine's Day proposal. And with stunning options from soft blush diamond to punchy pink sapphires, there's sure to be a design you'll love.

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