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Cara Sullivan

Name: Cara Sullivan
Title: Deputy Editor
Hometown: Simsbury, Connecticut
Favorite romantic destination: New York City
Best planning tip: Don’t skip the hair and makeup consultations. Yes, they add to your overall budget, but they’re worth it in the end. They’re the only way to guarantee you’ll look (and feel) exactly how you want to on the big day.

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Genius Bridesmaid Gift Alert!

Posted by Cara Sullivan

Hold the phone (pun intended). I may have just discovered the best gift of all time. This Michael Kors wallet ($79.95) has–wait for it–a special spot for your …

Beauty: Brow Wow

Posted by Cara Sullivan

One of the biggest beauty trends for 2012? Thick, natural brows. It’s a gorgeous look that requires minimal upkeep, but there’s just one problem. Many of us, myself …

A Surprise Something Blue

Posted by Cara Sullivan

A friend of mine slipped into a gorgeous black evening gown for her reception, and it was so unexpected and chic that everyone literally gasped when she made …

A little wanderlust on a Tuesday afternoon...

Posted by Cara Sullivan

Last night, I had the most delicious Greek salad at Pylos, my favorite NYC restaurant. And it got me thinking, I really, really, really want to go to …

Love it: Just Married!

Posted by Cara Sullivan

When newlyweds drive off into the sunset with a “Just Married” sign taped to the back of their car, it makes me giddy inside (unlike the tradition of …

Mouthwatering Monday

Posted by Cara Sullivan

Holy deliciousness. This morning, we got a special delivery from Georgetown Cupcakes, an incredible bakery in Washington, DC. A few of us here at MSW have a gluten …

Gorgeous Gift: A LBB (little black bracelet)

Posted by Cara Sullivan

Little black dress? Psssh. SO last season. Kidding. But I would like to introduce the one item every woman should have in her jewelry box: the LBB. Think …

Registry: Precious Platters

Posted by Cara Sullivan

I’m a big fan of anything that involves geodes and metallics, so imagine my delight when I came across these gorgeous crystal platters from RabLabs. They’re a bit …