In case you haven’t yet bought the September/October issue of Bridal Guide, do go out and grab one off the newsstands before they’re all gone.
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Why? You’ll get a lot of bang for your buck and find not only great planning advice, money-saving tips, knockout fashions and a special home section but also a separate Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Guide filled with lots of amazing locales for your special getaway.
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Plus, as you can see from the main book cover, we’ve got the inside wedding scoop on Miss America 2009, Katie Stam, who recently married her longtime honey. Photographing Katie was a joy and it was a no-brainer to see why she was chosen for the top “Miss America” prize. Katie is intelligent, poised, warm and friendly and she was eager to do her best for us. We loved her shots and couldn’t believe she had never professionally modeled. In fact, it was difficult to choose just one photograph as so many were spot-on cover worthy—trust me, not always the case! Just like you, Katie wanted an elegant, romantic look for her wedding and chose a retro-inspired gown designed by Stephen Birnbaum. You can find out more about her surprise proposal and other style details in this issue.
If you ever wondered whether or not other brides have had any regrets over their wedding expenses, then you must read the “Real Brides: Best and Worst Buys” story:
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