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Tip of the Day: Wood décor items are gorgeous at spring weddings, especially when they’re paired with light-colored lanterns and just a few delicate spring flowers matched to the color of the lanterns. That makes the wood element stand out, and beautiful stenciling on the wood can say anything you wish, from a welcome to your wedding to party directionals, like ‘Ceremony This Way’ with an arrow. (Eco-friendly brides like to have their signs made using re-purposed wood!

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Tip of the Day: This whimsical tabletop arrangement would work beautifully for a spring bridal shower! Fill bud vases and taller vases with flowers in contrasting colors. Even teapots join the eclectic mix of vibrant accents. If you're celebrating the party around Eastertime, use bright eggs as place cards, with each guest's name written on them. www.bridalguide.com

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Tip of the Day: Is there anything more quintessentially Easter than an adorable basket reminiscent of egg hunts? Bring a little touch of your most magical childhood history into your cake décor with a beautiful basketweave frosting design. With its colorful roses on top, this holiday-inspired treat is still bridal-appropriate.www.bridalguide.com

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Tip of the Day: Searching for a stunning outdoor wedding venue? Choose a site with lots of spring-blooming trees and check to make sure the ground is smooth, level, and root-free around the base of the trees so that guests don't trip. Of course, it's impossible to know exactly when the magnolias and cherry blossoms will be in full bloom, but they still look pretty in the weeks leading up to their peak color. These flowers create the perfect "ceiling" for an outdoor ceremony or cocktail party. www.bridalguide.com

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Tip of the Day: The mismatched bridesmaids trend doesn't just apply to dresses—let your 'maids choose their own shoes within a given color palette, too. Some may want to wear heels, while others might feel more comfortable in wedges. This look is especially pretty for an outdoor wedding, like this group of girls in trendy mint. And the shoes are re-wearable!

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Tip of the Day: March 20th is Proposal Day, a fun and little-known holiday that began as a motivator for popping the question. It takes place on the day of the Vernal Equinox, at which point day and night are equal lengths, and this symbolism is said to reflect the equal efforts of both partners to create a successful marriage. So if you have a bridesmaid or friend who’s wondering when she’ll be proposed to, or if you know a man who’s trying to pick the right day to pop the question, let them know that today might just be the day. Not enough time to plan? A second Proposal Day occurs on the Autumnal Equinox in September.www.bridalguide.com

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Tip of the Day: We love this fun idea for a St. Patrick's Day wedding or a couple who just wants to honor their Irish heritage! The saying "Sláinte" is a popular toast meaning "health" or "to your health" in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Display this sign at your bar or drink station, or print it onto drink coasters or napkins. If you're having a bar made of ice, you can even carve this saying on the front and light it up in a green color.

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Tip of the Day: For budget-friendly outdoor décor, string a garland along the bottom edge of a metal or wooden trellis, rather than covering it entirely in a mass of greenery and flowers to the tune of several hundred dollars. Suspend pretty crystals from the arch, and you have the perfect setting for taking your vows or portraits!www.bridalguide.com

 

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Tip of the Day: If the groom and his men will wear cultural plaid for their wedding-day look, your little guys can match! A plaid kilt on a ring bearer looks adorable, and when your wedding setting features unique natural features like a stone wall or a cobblestone path, spotlight photos of your littlest bridal party boy look even more fantastic.www.bridalguide.com

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Tip of the Day: Did you know that in Irish lore, it’s considered a sign of feminine power and luck for the bride to incorporate a braid into her hairstyle? Braided elements are a top beauty trend this spring. Wedding-worthy looks can include: multiple braids encircled in a crown (as pictured in the photo above), a fishtail braid, or a loose, thicker braid worn on the side.

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Tip of the Day: Wedding gowns with high necklines are ideal for springtime brides because of their delicate, feminine look. Ask your bridesmaids to select dresses with an eye-catching neckline as well to create a pretty pairing. The neckline on theirs doesn't need to be as high as yours—a flattering cowl's neck or other draped effect would look great.www.bridalguide.com

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 Tip of the Day: Fun games aren't just for bridal showers! Help guests break the ice during cocktail hour or the reception with this "Who Said It?" trivia card. This game is brilliant because everyone can take a guess and play, even friends' dates who may not know the bride and groom very well.www.bridalguide.com

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Tip of the Day: A Maid of Honor Toast tip: don’t just talk about the bride! Make sure you add into your great toast what you love about the groom, how happy he makes the bride, and how you knew he was The One. Get more tips for throwing an amazing speech here!

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Tip of the Day: Getting married this month? In many cultures around the world, March is the start of the New Year. According to superstition, wedding within the first two weeks of the month is said to bring luck, clarity, and excitement to your marriage. Old-world lore also says that if you marry in the last two weeks, you'll have greater ease in childbirth.wwwbridalguide.com