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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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Behind the Scenes: Our Spring Cakes Story

Posted by Shira Savada

The cakes story in our spring 2012 issue, “A Taste of Nostalgia,” is all about new takes on some of our favorite classics. I snapped a few shots …

Real Weddings Round-Up: Best of Bouquets

Posted by Shira Savada

Figuring out which flowers you want to hold for your big day? To give you some ideas, I’ve rounded up some of the best from our previous brides. …

Real Weddings: Sarah and Jordan

Posted by Shira Savada

It’s time for a dreamy DIY affair. Sarah and Jordan’s big day was filled with plenty of handmade details, and a palette that is borderline ethereal. What will …

Real Weddings: Lyn and Luke

Posted by Shira Savada

It’s been a while since we featured an Oregon wedding here on The Bride’s Guide, so I’m super excited to share Lyn and Luke’s Fort Klamuth celebration. Not …

Yeah! Rentals

Posted by Shira Savada

I always love discovering different rental options. Whether it’s linens, tents, tabletop, or everything in between, if there’s something you can rent that gets you closer to achieving …

In Love With Graphic Invitation Suites

Posted by Shira Savada

There must be something about Ohio! This invite suite designed by the couple has such personality, and reminds us of another one that has some Buckeye State pride!

Real Weddings: Sorenne and Matt

Posted by Shira Savada

Guns? At a wedding ceremony? Yep—well, toy guns at least! At Sorenne and Matt’s Texas nuptials, guests fired celebratory shots into the air after the couple was declared …

Cute Cookbook from Back in the Day Bakery

Posted by Shira Savada

A few years ago we featured Grace Bonney’s wedding down in Savannah, Georgia. Her cake (below) was created by the lovely Cheryl Day of Back in the Day …