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Sometimes you just come across the prettiest pictu

Sometimes you just come across the prettiest picture on the Internet. Today was one of them! So, this bouquet is magnificent. And the asymmetrical dress with ALL the fabric is beyond. And then there is her perfectly imperfect hair, that looks like she just threw it up, but it prolly took hours! It's all so deliciously fluid. ⁣
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And then there is the wallpaper, or at least I think it's wallpaper. Maybe it's tile. I honestly don't know. And does it matter? What matters is that it takes this image to an entirely different level. And I'm so here for it. ⁣
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I am loving that more and more people are getting comfortable with patterns. We all used to just shy away from them with solid colors. They were safe and didn't compete. But what we thought was competition was more like complementation. It just took us a while to realize it! If this picture doesn't show you that; none ever will!⁣
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Who's looking for unique patterns to incorporate into their big day? Tell us below or drop a pic! ⤵️ ⁣
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Are these the most gorgeous nails? Why have I neve

Are these the most gorgeous nails? Why have I never seen a monogram on a nail before? And with the gold ink? Seriously! That takes one steady hand! ⁣
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I'm gonna let you in on a little something: I have been going—every two weeks—to the same nail girl for 9 years! NINE. N•I•N•E.!!! That is how good she is.⁣
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She's not just good—she is literally the BEST. Her name is Ashley and she works at @chasingvanitysalongr in Grand Rapids. You can follow her work @nail_art_by_ashley. She is amazing at both manicures and nail art. ⁣
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I'm just gonna say this: if you want your nails to be perfect on your wedding day, book your nails with Ashley! And do it early, cause she's usually got a busy schedule! For sure go in for a test run first and while you're there, check out the rest of the salon as well as their @chasingvanitymedispa! It's the perfect place to get your skin glowing for your wedding!⁣
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Happy Saturday guys! I know that we are stuck here

Happy Saturday guys! I know that we are stuck here in snowy West Michigan right now, but Spring Break is right around the corner! For me, it's exactly 30 days until my feet are in sand. 30 days. I mean, it doesn't sound like a lot. Until you put it in terms of "30 days til Spring Break" or "Whole30" or "30 days with no wine!" Right??? It goes from "that's not too long" to "I will literally never make it" in a snap! ⁣
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But us Michiganders are resilient! We can do this! Because, once we hit Spring Break, then it starts warming up around here. And then, what's next? Wedding season! And with it, hopefully, lots of gorgeous and yummy drinks like these! ⁣
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Who's getting married this summer? Is it on a beach? Are you having a signature cocktail? We're all just so ready for all of it! 🍹 🏖️ 🌊 💍 ⁣
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When you think of macaroons, do you think of those

When you think of macaroons, do you think of those delicious lumps of shredded coconut with a golden crust? Or do you think of those colored airy meringue sandwiches? If you said both, then you're like most people! But, if you said the first one, you are correct!⁣
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The adorable meringue sandwiches that you see above are Macarons. The word is French, and it is pronounced: maca-rohn, with the emphasis on the first syllable.⁣
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Though these cookies share similar names, they look and taste different; but they do, share a similar past:⁣
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These treats trace their story back to Italy, where the flourless and unleavened cookies were originally made with almond paste. Then two versions developed: some bakers began swapping in shredded coconut for the almond paste, while others tried making it with almonds ground finely into flour.⁣
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The coconut version (macaroons) became really popular with the European Jewish community — as it was a perfect treat for Passover because it was unleavened. The version made with ground almonds (macaron) was developed in the French court by chefs that the king’s Italian wife, Catherine de Medici, brought from Italy.⁣
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So while they originate from the same place, their two separate evolutions created two of today's most beloved and uniquely individual confections. ⁣
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Isn't it fun to learn something new? Now, who is having Macaroons at their wedding? Who's having Macarons? What's your personal favorite? Tell us below! ⤵️ ⁣
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This is a good one. And here's why:⁣ ⁣ This sc

This is a good one. And here's why:⁣
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This scent will forever be associated with your wedding day. Every time after, when you wear it, your husband will be brought back to the day he said "i do" to a lifetime with you!⁣
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The power of scent is incredible. The ability of scent to trigger emotions and memories can be attributed to it entering the brain through the frontal cortex; a feature unique to scent. This property of scent is so powerful that even a vague whiff of a particular scent can conjure up recollections of a fond memory associated with that scent. ⁣
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Isn't the human body the coolest? Also, learning new things is my favorite! ⁣
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So, who's getting new perfume? And which one? Tell me your favorite below! ⤵️ ⁣
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Frozen. Champagne. ❄️ 🍾 ⁣ ⁣ So there's

Frozen. Champagne. ❄️ 🍾 ⁣
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So there's that. And then, they go and put them in the most adorable glasses on a stick? Which then fit perfectly in the clear acrylic tray? It's like a cake pop, but it's champagne. Frozen champagne. ⁣
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Do you have times when you discover something so great and adorably thought-out that you think, "I won't find anything better?" That's this for me. ⁣
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Except then...Instagram. And the magic of curating all the cutest, bestest, ideas ever for wedding planning! Some days I'm sure I have the most fun job in the world! ⁣
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Now, who is having these? And honestly, I'm not even asking about your wedding. Just who is having these? Like, ever? DM me with an invitation. 😉 ⁣
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When you're a blond girl getting married to an Ind

When you're a blond girl getting married to an Indian man in California. This pink sari is so gorgeous and seamlessly ties in all of the disparate parts of this statement. ⁣
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This post got me super interested in how one wears a sari. So of course, I went on a search to learn more, as you know I love to do! So here's what I learned: ⁣
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The sari is an unstitched length of cloth, generally measuring around five to nine yards in length. The end strip, usually longer than a meter, is called the pallu or anchal—this is the most decorated part of the sari and the one that is placed over the left shoulder. The sari is traditionally teamed with a blouse and a petticoat (or long skirt). The blouse is usually figure-hugging and generally ends just below the bust, whereas the Petticoat is a waist-to-floor garment, tied tightly at the waist by a drawstring.⁣
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The wrapping of the sari is mesmerizing to watch. I won't even try to spell out the steps, because it really is one of those things that you really should watch! There are a lot of fun YouTube videos showing how it is done. You should definitely take a moment to go watch one! Not only are Indian women gorgeous, but their ability to quickly take a piece of fabric and make it into a gown is also incredible to watch! ⁣
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So, who are my Indian brides? Or do we have any American brides marrying in a traditional Indian wedding? We'd love to hear from you! And extra points if you show off your sari! Drop a pic below! ⤵️ ⁣
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So here is something we love: we love that the hal

So here is something we love: we love that the halo setting on engagement rings is here to stay! ⁣
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Just like in the engagement ring above, the halo setting is a ring of small accent stones, typically pavé diamonds, that encircle a larger center stone, creating a—you guessed it—halo. The halo also adds something more to a ring while also providing the extra benefit of hiding the prongs.⁣
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Halo settings can be the same shape as the center stone, or they can be different, such as a cushion cut halo around a round diamond. There Are 3 Main Types of Halo Rings⁣
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💍 Cushion shape: This setting will actually make the diamond appear bigger because the halo that will surround the stone will enhance its shape.⁣
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💍 Floating halo. The halo for this type of setting is below the center diamond, which creates the appearance that the stone is floating.⁣
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💍 Double halo. For this setting, there are two halo circles that wrap around the diamond, which will add more volume and make the stone look huge.⁣
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So who's got a halo engagement ring? Drop a pic below!! We LOVE to see your rings! ⤵️ ⁣
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I mean, they say you should add something special

I mean, they say you should add something special to your bouquet on your wedding day, but this is next level...🐸 ⁣
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But seriously, how adorable is this little guy? As if dahlias weren't awesome enough on their own! Did you know the dahlia is the national flower of Mexico? 16th-century conquistadors discovered the dahlia in the gardens of the Aztecs. Their long hollow stems were used as water pipes by the indigenous people and referred to as "Cocoxochitl," which is Aztecan for "water cane."⁣
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It wasn't until almost 200 years later that this flower arrived in Europe, causing a sensation among botanists. The flower was later renamed Dahlia after Swedish Botanist Andreas Dahl. ⁣
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The popular meaning of dahlias is: gratitude, dignity, and forever thine. For brides hoping to include dahlias in your bouquet, you'll want to schedule your wedding sometime in the summer through early fall, as this is the high season for these gorgeous blooms! ⁣
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So who's using dahlias in their bouquet? Who's adding a frog? Bonus points for both! Tell us below! ⤵️ ⁣
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