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5 Things Every Bride Must Do |
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Written by Kylie McKlveen
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Join the Extravaganza. Are you eager to turn that burden of planning your wedding into the exhilarating experience that it should be? Look no further than the highly anticipated Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta taking place on Jan. 29 at 200 Peachtree in Atlanta. More than 100 of the city’s best wedding experts will offer proposals of their own, from bridal trends to honeymoon destinations and everything in between. View a couture fashion show, munch on delicacies and enter to win in the Grand Honeymoon Giveaway and thousands of door prices. The first 100 brides are eligible for $25 VIP tickets. For more information, please visit www.beabride.co.
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Create a Signature Scent. Leave a sweetly scented trail as you walk down the aisle on your special day. As a token of your appreciation, give your guests one-of-a-kind scent cards or petite bottles filled with your own unique fragrance. Buckhead’s Blend Custom Parfum Studio offers a Signature Bridal Package with a body cream, a shower gel, two custom soaps, a bottle of fragrance, a travel atomizer and a fragrance refill — all custom-packaged and labeled to fit the theme and colors of your wedding. For more information, please visit www.blendcustomperfume.com. |
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Register Locally. Local shops are not only the perfect haven for escape from the hustle and bustle of shopping malls, but they also offer uniquely crafted items that you won’t find anywhere else, and a few offer gift registry services to make shopping easy on your guests. Consider registering at PerryWinkle’s in Marietta for an array of beautiful gifts (www.perrywinklesgifts.com); Fragile Gifts in Sandy Springs for a vast selection of china, crystal and distinctive gifts, (www.fragilegifts.com); or Beverly Bremer Silvershop in Buckhead if you fancy a gift in sterling silver (www.beverlybremer.com).
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Customize your Invitations. You could always buy a set of pre-made invitations, but what’s the fun in that? Create an invitation to your liking with Woodstock-based Shannah J. Smith’s shop on Etsy, featuring invitations that can be printed at your preferred print or photo shop, or through her printing services. Smith has a special touch for feminine flair; contact her directly to create a personalized design that reflects your own unique style by visiting www.shannahjsmith.etsy.com.
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Personalize the Details. Add a little extra creativity to your wedding with crafty items made by Atlanta-based Michele’s Cottage. Her rustic wedding decorations are custom made, and range from jewelry to wedding favors. The flower girl baskets are lined with moss and fresh water pearls, and personalized with a heart and a beautiful ribbon. Or you can brighten up your wedding with a wooden candle centerpiece that has your wedding date inscribed on it. For more information, please visit www.michelescottage.etsy.com.
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