The Bride's Guide Blog

1 The display that opened the show, celebrating our 15th anniversary.

2 A recreation of the heart bouquet with roses featured on our first cover by Michael George.

3 Wendy, the Pipe Cleaner lady created these cute flowers out of pipe cleaners.

4 Wendy's pipe cleaner "engagement" rings. How cute are they?

5 One of the staff members shows off her pipe cleaner bling.

6 Another adorable creation by Wendy, a whimsical cake topper.

7 The models and staff get ready for dress rehearsal.

8 The models in their beautiful and handsome fashions await their cues.

9 A Monique Lhuillier gown with meringue texture is shown here while the groom is showing off a pink jacket and black pants from Kleinfeld.

10 An Amsale gown featuring bow detail. The groom is wearing a black suit both from Kleinfeld.

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12 A sheath Claire Pettibone dress from Kleinfeld.

13 The beautiful detail on the back is shown on this Claire Pettibone dress. While the groom is wearing a white dinner jacket and black pants from Kleinfeld.

14 Perfect for a destination wedding, this tan suit and dress by Romona Keveza, both from Kleinfeld.

15 This Romona Keveza gown transforms into a shorter dress, perfect for a destination wedding or if you want to have a change of looks.

16 A beautiful table setting by Remco Van Vliet and Trap.

17 A close up of one of the smaller floral arrangements by Remco Van Vliet and Trap.

18 A pretty pink napkin with an orchid also designed by Remco Van Vliet and Trap.

19 A rectangular table with several orange, green, and white arrangements by Remco Van Vliet and Trap.

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21 My daughters and I put together these adorable Valentines to send to family and friends.

22 Neapolitan chocolate bars from http://chocolate-editions.com, which I used for my own Valentines.

23 Marshmallow hearts by Whimsey & Spice.

24 Easy and sweet, these heart shaped doilies are sewed together and have jelly beans inside of them.

25 One of my favorite Good Things, the how-to for this cootie catcher can be found here http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/goodthings/lip-smacking-good

26 Beautiful diamonds from De Beers and the DIC (Diamond Information Center).

27 Randy Fenoli from Kleinfeld and his partner Michael.

28 Three of our favorite bloggers were able to join us, Grace Bonney from Design Sponge, Bee Kim from Wedding Bee, and Jillian Clark from 100 Layer Cake.

29 A toast to all of you newly engaged couples and to celebrate our big anniversary.

30 I had the chance to give the bloggers a tour backstage, it was so much fun to have them at the show.

31 Joey, looking dapper and getting ready to get the crowd pumped up.

32 Jeanette and Randy from Kleinfeld with me after the show.

33 Answering a few questions from the audience after the show.

34 Martha answering a few questions from the audience after the show.

35 Jillian, Kim, Martha, Grace, and I pose for a photo.

36 Liz and Colin, the winners of the Martha Stewart Sandals wedding and I pose for a photo. They're so excited and we can't wait to work with them!