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Buying the Rock

Some women have been dreaming of their pie-in-the-sky engagement ring since they were little girls (ahem, a 3.5-carat cushion cut), and know everything from what shape most flatters their dainty digits to how many pavé stones will dot the surrounding bands. Most of us, though, need a bit more guidance when it comes...

Luxurious Luggage

Your honeymoon getaway should be just as chic as your wedding, and your luggage is no exception. That North Face duffle and monogrammed, L.L. Bean rolling suitcase your mom bought you for college likely needs an upgrade, so before you escape to somewhere sunny check out Chatterberries' favorite stylish suitcases and...

The Accessories Vibe

You finally found your dress, which has been tailored with body-hugging precision, but what are you going to pair it with? Rather, what do you need to pair with it? Check out Chatterberries' run-down on everything you need so you -- and your gown -- can take center stage.

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Wear Your Wedding Shoes Again

Believe it, ladies! There ARE shoes out there perfect for your wedding day - and beyond. We wanted to find out exactly what to look for to make nuptial heels a lasting (and stylish) reminder of your big day, so we spoke with legendary bridal footwear expert Fred Hord of MyGlassSlipper.com - which carries brands like...

Black Pearls

If diamonds are a girl's best friend, then pearls are her golden retriever - a faithful, lifelong companion who can be found by her side (or around her neck) at sixteen or sixty. Indeed, a classic strand of pearls is a loyal ally and dependable go-to when more fickle friends fail. And when it comes to incorporating...

Clutch Worthy

It's tricky to scale down your must-haves to nearly nothing, but you can't tote a bulky handbag down the aisle. A delicate, decorative clutch is your go-to carryall on your wedding day, when basically all you need is lip gloss, blotting tissues and breath mints.

At bridal salons, department stores, designer...

Putting the I in "I do"

In love, as in marriage, our eager and instinctual quest for unity and harmony will sometimes, along the way, cause us to lose sight of our individuality. Marriage's many "we's," however, shouldn't eclipse who we are, but, rather, shed light on whom we've become. So when it comes to putting the "I" back in "I do," c...

Wedding Veils 101

The one accessory that takes any white dress and turns it into a bridal gown is, you got it, a veil.

Originally, veils were used as a way of protection. Ancient Greeks and Romans placed veils on their brides to guard them from evil spirits trying to kidnap them. In Japan, veils were used to hide a bride's "h...

Diamond in the Rough

From engagement rings to wedding bands, when it comes to big day bling, diamonds have always been a bride's best friend. For decades, nothing has said bridal bliss like a little blue box from Tiffany's. And although we've (sometimes) been given our choice of carat and setting, our polished princess...