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If you're recently engaged, you're likely daunted by all the events you're expected to plan-and that's not even counting the wedding. That's why we're here to answer all your pressing engagement party, bridal shower, and bachelorette party etiquette questions.

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Who should plan my bridal shower?

Let's start with who should not do it. Traditionally, close relatives (your mom and sisters) do not host the bridal shower, as this can be perceived as the family asking for gifts. But it doesn't mean that they can't help organize it-just make sure their names aren't on the invitation. Your bridesmaids and sisters should join forces, choosing one person to spearhead the shower effort. Enlist your mom to nudge the proceedings along, so that you can retain an air of blissful ignorance.

'Tis the wedding season for sparkle and sleeves-but throwing a winter wedding doesn't mean you have to dress like a snow puff. These sleek winter wedding dresses feature romantic shoulder-baring bodices, fabulous feathered columns, twinkling sequins, and more.

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You tell your new husband everything-your hopes, fears, and dreams. But there may be a conversation you've both been skirting: the one about money. Learning to share every detail about your 401(k) or charge card might take some getting used to, but trust us, it's well worth it. To help you discuss the past and plan for the future-all while maintaining engagement bliss-we called in the pros. Their simple tips are, well, right on the money.



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1. Create a Vision

Does your "happily ever after" involve jetting off for a Jamaican vacation, or landing a mortgage ASAP? Whatever the dream, it's important to map out your future together. Write down a list of your short-term goals (a car, a new sectional couch) and long-term ones (a four-bedroom home in a nice neighborhood, a comfortably padded 401(k)). "You don't have to have every single detail figured out," says Bell, "but prioritizing will give you a better sense of

You won't believe the surprising engagement facts we discovered after surveying new brides and brides-to-be across the country. Ever wonder what the most popular month is for engagements? Curious about how many brides were actually surprised when the question was popped? Click through to get the scoop on how many men would don an engagement ring and more!

"Red is the great clarifier-bright, cleansing, revealing. It makes all colors beautiful." So said Diana Vreeland, whose legendary stints at Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute are chronicled in the new biography Empress of Fashion: A Life of Diana Vreeland, by Amanda Mackenzie Stuart (HarperCollins). Inspired by her signature hue, we got to thinking: What would a Vreeland wedding look like? From a '60s-inspired gown to artsy Christmas crackers and candy stripes, our celebration is classic with a twist-just like the diva herself.

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Celebrate island-style with tropical touches like plumeria leis, shaved ice, and hibiscus sugar blooms. Inspired by the colors of the Hawaiian sky at sunset, we selected the perfect wedding details for couples planning to say "I do" with sand between their toes.

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Imagine yourself the belle of your winter wedding ball, in an opalescent gown with silver beading, surrounded by a frosty palette of cobalt, sapphire, and blue-gray with elegant silver accents. We've got all the inspiration to make your winter wonderland dream come true.

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The Most Beautiful Cakes in America

Planning a whimsical, bohemian affair with feathery details? We found inspired presents for your entire bridal party. Whether it's mini shea-butter soaps for your guests or a golden tray painted with feathers for your maid of honor, the vibe of these gifts is organic, exotic, and oh-so-pretty.

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The Most Beautiful Cakes in America