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Shira Savada

Name: Shira Savada
Title: Real Weddings Editor
Hometown: Bethesda, Maryland
Favorite wedding flower: Ranunculus
Best planning tip: Give your photographer a “must shoot” list to make sure he or she captures every single person and detail that will make your day special.

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Registry: Perfectly Pink

Posted by Shira Savada

It’s nearly the 14th already and Cupid’s ready to strike. Last year I rounded up some of my fave red registry items, and this year I thought I’d …

Videography: Six Minute Stories

Posted by Shira Savada

Wedding videos are sometimes a topic of much debate. Do I need one? What style of video do I want? There’s a list of questions that get asked.
Well, …

Elizabeth Messina's New Book

Posted by Shira Savada

So 2012 is turning into quite a hot year for books. As you saw in our winter issue, on Darcy’s editor’s letter, there are new books from Peter …

Real Weddings: Shannon and David

Posted by Shira Savada

As chilly weather sets in, my mind is drifting to warmer places and happy colors. Shannon and David’s sunny Florida wedding is helping me forget my winter woes …

Marbleized Chocolate Editions

Posted by Shira Savada

I’ve got another delicious chocolate treat to give your Valentine, someone special at your wedding, or even yourself. Chocolate Editions’ salted dark chocolate bar is customized for Cupid’s …

Cakes and Confections: Bissinger's

Posted by Shira Savada

We had a box of Bissinger’s Valentine Petit Fours here at the office this week. Well, they barely lasted two days. People kept remarking how flavorful they were …

Amy Atlas's New Book

Posted by Shira Savada

Amy Atlas, the sweets stylist extraordinaire has a book coming out in late April. But as of this week you can pre-order it and make sure you’ll get …

Love It!: Be My Bridesmaid Hankies

Posted by Shira Savada

I’m a long-time fan of anything screen printed on fabric. Particularly hankies because, really, they’re adorable.
I loved how Grace and Aaron used them for their wedding invitations (which …