The Best Invitation Fonts

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By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy
Editors of BFFBridal.com

Fonts can affect the look of your correspondence papers as much as the ink color and card stock. So if you were selective about having, say, chocolate brown lettering and brick-thick paper, why leave the font selection to default? Here are a few things to consider when choosing your script.

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Bridal Shower Games

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By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy
Editors of BFFBridal.com

Bridal Bingo isn't for everyone. If you're planning a shower for a group that won't be amused by Sex Dice or a bonnet fashioned out of ribbons and bows, consider these more relaxed--dare we say, sophisticated--games.

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Serve Wine With Flair

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By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy
Editors of BFFBridal.com

Knowing which wine to serve at a dinner party is one thing. Knowing what to serve it in is something else entirely.

For starters, chill a few bottles of champagne in William Sonoma's Mauviel Copper Champagne Bucket. Keep the bubbles bubbling with Mary's Garden Champagne Savers, a chic alternative to cork stoppers. (Beyond looking pretty, the Savers really do keep the bubbles going--for up to 24 hours.)

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Unique Bridal Party Gifts

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By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy
Editors of BFFBridal.com

This is going to hurt: your bridal party is not as excited about your wedding as you are. Sure, they're looking forward to the celebration and are honored to be an integral part of your big day. But for the most part, being a bridesmaid or groomsman is a duty--one that requires great sacrifices in the time and money departments. So show them your gratitude with thoughtful gifts that they'll love.

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Bridal Hair Bling

hair-flower-152x130.jpgOur bridal experts weigh in on chic hair accessories.

By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy
Editors of BFFBridal.com

Nothing says "bridal" like a little hair bling -- but there's a fine line between a chic accessory and a Christmas ornament.

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Something Blue

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By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy

Editors of BFFBridal.com

It's pretty easy to find something old, something new and something borrowed. It's the "something blue" that trips up most brides when putting together their wedding day ensembles. There are actually a lot of fun, stylish ways to add a hint of cobalt or a splash of periwinkle to your sea of white. Just remember to keep it simple--and subtle.

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How to Lose Those Last Five Pounds

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Sensible Diet Tips From the Experts

By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy
Editors of BFFBridal.com

Five pounds should be easy to lose, but it rarely is. Especially when it's those last five pounds standing between you and your ideal weight. We know what worked for us in the days before our own nuptials (drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day, gobbling grapefruit before each meal, popping activated charcoal capsules a few times a day), but here's what the experts recommend:

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Flaunting Your New Monogram

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This week, our bridal experts discuss the best personalized gifts you can give to yourself.

By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy
Editors of BFFBridal.com

There's a silver lining to the aggravation of legally changing your name: you have a new monogram to emblazon on everything in sight. Reward yourself for waiting in that three-hour line at the DMV, with one of these cool personalized items.

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Mother-and-Daughter Spa Getaways

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The Best Places to Bond Over Beauty.

By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy

Editors of BFFBridal.com

Your mom will annoy you at some point during your engagement. She just will. And you'll probably act like a brat a time or two. Mother-daughter tension is to be expected. To keep things in perspective, set aside some time to treat yourselves and to enjoy the excitement of the months before your nuptials--together.

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Creative Save-The-Date Ideas

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Thinking outside the box of stationery.

By Tara Mandy and Meredith Levy

Editors of BFFBridal.com

Save-the-date announcements aren't what they used to be. When they first appeared on the scene--about a decade ago--couples were sending them out with the sole intention of having guests, um, save the date. They were practical in nature.

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