BRIDES Fashion Director Elle Strauss gave Fashionista a little glimpse into her favorite wedding dresses from the most Bridal Runways. Here, her 11 picks from the season as told to Fashionista.

Fall 2017 bridal coverage wouldn’t be complete without a top list of the best dresses, right? But considering the sheer number of dreamy dresses (and pants!) we’ve seen all week, that’s a pretty ambitious task. So, we decided to divide and conquer and share responsibilities for a best-of list with BRIDES Fashion Director Elle Strauss. After an intense strategy session phone call with the fashion veteran, we distilled all the shows and presentations down to 11 of our favorite dresses (sorry, no pants this time).

Scroll down for our picks, and don’t forget to check out the biggest trends for the next bridal season, too.

I have always loved tulle, even before my time at Brides. If I were to get married again, I would be swathed in tulle. I love the fact that [the dress] is so clean, but it’s still very, very pretty and has that princess element. And the way that Vera designed it — it’s very sensual. It just felt very modern, but with its finger in the classic tulle wedding dress aesthetic. I also just love how [Vera Wang] styled it. She used very, very loose braids and statement earrings. The whole thing just looks fresh, modern and fashion fashion forward. — Elle Strauss

What I love about Monique [Lhuillier] is she rarely does pure white. She always [designs] a soft palette and when this dress came out, it was just breathtaking. I also like long sleeves. This is all I’ve been hearing during bridal week — more and more brides want long sleeves. I mean, this is just perfection. I feel like this one also speaks to every girl. With the illusion sleeve, you still have that hint of sexiness and it still makes a statement, but doesn’t wear you. I personally always like a little color to it as well. I love it. It’s an instant winner. — Elle Strauss

Reem Acra had a really strong show this season. It was so, so, so, so pretty. I had a hard time choosing which one, to be honest. And tulle, again! I hate to be one note, but I just love it. The cap sleeve felt a little different — very feminine and so delicate. I was just so impressed by this collection. — Elle Strauss

This one of the nicest [off-the-shoulder dresses that] I’ve seen. I love the way [the skirt] juts out right about her knee. Again, with the tulle, they worked that in there beautifully. It’s an update on the off-the-shoulder — before I felt people had done it quite clean, quite simple — whereas Marchesa is quite known for its intricacy and I feel like this has just been done to perfection. Again, it was a hard choice, I won’t lie. [The design is] something that says them, but then with something different as well. — Elle Strauss

It’s very English. [Her wedding is in a] garden and immediately her cake is a Victoria sponge cake. (Laughs) I just think that it just has that undone look. [Like] you didn’t try so hard, but ultimately you kind of really did. It’s like that secret; a very nice way of saying effortless. I aspire to wear all that tulle and everything, but ultimately this is what I would end up wearing, you know? — Elle Strauss

Picking a favorite from Viktor & Rolf’s debut (and museum-worthy) bridal collection might have been the hardest task of bridal week. While Elle loves the minimalist one-shoulder cape gown, I’m drawn to the 3D floral embellished dresses, especially this one. It’s structured and straightforward in shape, but so intricate and elaborate with the contrasting tiers of Japanese crepe and crystal flowers, beading and embroidery. Plus, the bottom layer unzips to transform the gown into a minidress — and I’m such a sucker for functionality. — Fawnia Soo Hoo

This dress by Israeli-born, South America-raised and Paris-based Yaniv Persy just makes me want to get married again (to the same person, of course). I love how the designer reinterpreted traditional elements of lace, flouncy ruffles and even pearls into a fresh and modern look with ribbon trim, subtle peekaboo effect and layers of cascading swirls. SO PRETTY. — Fawnia Soo Hoo

I admit, I do have an affinity for Elizabeth Fillmore because she made my wedding dress, but I really did a double take when I saw this rose and butterfly embroidered silk crepe slip gown in her showroom. I almost feel like a photo doesn’t do it justice (although I tried, too, via Instagram. I mean, look at the back!). The dress is so straightforward, but statement making at the same time. — Fawnia Soo Hoo

So, I ran into Lovely Bride founder Lanie List during bridal week and she told me that I must check out Odylyne the Ceremony’s Romeo and Juliet-themed “Star Crossed Lovers” collection. This light and easy ruffle gown is just so fun and refreshingly different from what I saw all week. (Apparently, ruffles = my tulle.) It’s almost preppy — with the adorable flouncy collar — but soft and romantic at the same time. (P.S.: Also into the lace Victorian neckline gown photobombing in the back.) — Fawnia Soo Hoo

Confession: I was never really into the long sleeve wedding dress until this season (Kate Middleton blasphemy, I know). This Naeem Khan gown is a perfect example of how (semi) covered up arms look just as sultry and modern as a bicep-baring slip or halter dress. And the embroidery… — Fawnia Soo Hoo

Photo: Rodin Banica / Indigitalimages.com
It’s not easy to do simple; it’s actually a lot harder because you can’t disguise anything, and really her fit was just perfection. And then to add in that little texture and these beautiful little headbands. The finale dress really captured the essence of her collection. — Elle Strauss

I agree. The texture was such a clever way to add playfulness to such a beautifully clean and classic silhouette. Plus, headbands really are the new tiara. — Fawnia Soo Hoo

This article originally appeared on Fashionista.

Up, down, or somewhere in between, there seems to be a million and a half ways to do wedding day hair. But one of our forever faves is an oldie but a goodie. You can’t get more classic than saying “I do” with your locks done up in an elegant bridal bun. But we’re not talking about the tightly pulled-back updo that your grandma’s rocking in her wedding photos. It’s a look that’ll never go out of style — that’s for sure — but nowadays the look to fresher and can be as unique as the bride wearing it. Yes, the new way to do a bridal chignon is one part ballerina, one part cool girl, and totally chic. And hairstylist extraordinaire Cristian Pignatta is here to show us how it’s done…

Keep It Fresh
“I always start with a basic style, then add originality with details like twists,” says Pignatta. For example, he likes to divide up the hair into three ponytails, braid them together, and then pin upward.

Simplify The Front
A center part makes it modern and balances a statement gown or earrings, Pignatta says.

Prep with a Thermal Spray
It’s the essential product to maintain soft texture and give your bun major hold. Spritz on damp hair and blow dry with a round brush.

Now that you’ve got the basics down pat, it’s time to customize your chignon. No matter your wedding style, whether it’s laid-back and super cas or a black tie affair, a bridal bun is totally appropriate with just a few modern tweaks and unexpected details.

Bohemian
A twist leading into a bun is the perfect medium between done and undone.

Minimal
Clean and oh-so-sleek. Keep a shine spray on hand for a polished finish.

See More: 20 Stunning Wedding Hairpiece Ideas

Romantic
A few face-framing wisps always make an intricately woven style appear effortless.

Classic
Put down the iron! Enhancing your natural texture is the easiest way to look timeless — not old-fashioned.

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It’s a crazy time — you’re about to spend the several months (or year!) in the throes of wedding planning only to spend the 48 hours after the big day on Cloud 9 while reliving all the excitement. So where are you supposed to find the time, energy and motivation to prepare for your honeymoon? “Sometimes brides are so focused on the flowers, dress, wedding guests, seating arrangements and more that they overlook planning this best and most enjoyable part of the process,” says Paula Rizzo, Emmy Award-winning television producer and founder of The List Producer. And not only is the honeymoon meant to be a fun and exciting time for the new Mr. and Mrs., but it’s also meant to be a well-deserved relaxing break from the wedding stress. Here’s how to make your post-wedding vacay the most incredible and unforgettable experience for you both.

Don’t wait until the very last minute to plan.
Brides and grooms often leave honeymoon planning to the last minute. A destination may be in mind, but leaving it to the very end will only make your trip more expensive and also compromise on your experience. Start your honeymoon planning as early as you start your wedding planning. If it’s within your budget, this is a good time to contact a travel agency that can help you spread out the costs over a few months, which will reduce the financial and scheduling stress. “Planning your honeymoon can actually be a nice break from the wedding planning process, as you essentially get to put together the dream vacation you’ll take just after you said ‘I do,'” says Megan Velez, of Destination Weddings.

Set aside time to talk about your honeymoon wants, wishes and expectations.
Even before you begin planning your honeymoon, you’ll want to have a discussion about what kind of trip you want to take as a newly married couple. Do you want to go to an all-inclusive resort, or do you want to take a cruise or a road trip and see a number of different places? You’ll also want to look at the geography and decide on what type of scenery you want most. Are you hoping for some place tropical? Mountainous? Historic? These factors will help you narrow down the location itself. “Picking a honeymoon destination should be a true reflection of who you are as a couple,” says Lydia J. Redmond, director of weddings at The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples. “Your honeymoon should be a ‘trip of a lifetime,’ so choose a destination you’ll never forget and dream about returning to on future anniversaries.” Look for travel itineraries and trip plans on travel blogs to help take the hassle out of figuring out how to pack in all the things you want to do into one trip. “Most itineraries will even share the restaurants they ate at and hotels they stayed at, which will help save you time reading reviews on the best local spots,” says Liz Ise, Dallas-based wedding planner.

Set your budget — and try your best to stick to it.
Don’t stress yourself out by planning something that isn’t within your means. It’s always better to over budget and end up under budget than vice versa — especially when the goal is to start your life together, which involves a laundry list of future expenses like purchasing your first home! Be realistic about what you want to spend and what experiences you are looking to share, and allow ample funds for those experiences. A great solution is to set up a honeymoon registry in advance that allows guests to help with some of your travel costs or enhance your trip with special services and experiences. “As many couples already have the house and kitchen items off a traditional wedding registry, a honeymoon registry can be a great way to fill in the gaps,” says Ise. And don’t forget to maximize the perks of getting married! “If your wedding venue has a rewards program, take advantage of earning points for a future hotel stay to redeem on your honeymoon,” says Redmond. “Lots of hotels have credit card partnerships too so take advantage of opening a new card and earning even more points for travel.”

Decide when is the best time to take your honeymoon.
Because so much energy goes into planning the big day (or in many cases the big wedding weekend), many brides opt to postpone their honeymoon plans for weeks or months after their wedding day. “This not only allows brides to focus on the events of their wedding, without the added stress of packing for a trip and preparing to leave the day after their wedding for a week or two, but it gives the bride and groom something to look forward to once the excitement from their wedding day has slowed down,” says Jeanenne Tornatore, senior editor at Orbitz. Settling into your new married life is also an important consideration that could determine when you should to take your honeymoon. Want the respite of a honeymoon but don’t have the time? Try a mini moon! Check out a new city in the U.S. that neither of you have been to. Take a road trip or quick flight to start exploring new places, eat like a local and enjoy a shared experience that’s new to both of you. This’ll give you the relaxation you deserve and help you feel like a newly married couple.

Narrow down your options.
Once you’ve talked about the big-picture honeymoon concepts, make a list of your top destination sites and have your sweetheart do the same. Then pick one from each list and research those in more detail. “It’s much easier to compare prices and amenities when you’re only looking at two choices,” says Rizzo. “And there’s nothing worse than information overload and analysis paralysis.” Give yourself a cutoff date for when you’d like to finalize your honeymoon destination so you can move your focus to the next aspects of planning.

Delegate planning responsibilities instead of planning everything yourself.
You know how friends and family always say, “Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help”? Well, they actually mean it! “Make a list of all the stuff you’re doing that you don’t need to physically be doing yourself,” suggest Rizzo. “This could include making appointments with vendors, comparing prices, finding florists in your neighborhood, etc.” Free up your time by asking a friend or family member to do that research for you or hire a professional. Another great solution is to have your spouse handle all the honeymoon plans while you take care of the wedding details. He knows you best and will be able to put together the perfect trip without needing your constant input.

Book your airfare and hotels.
Once your destination is set in stone, you can start shopping for airfare to find the most competitive pricing available. “The closer you get to your departure date, the more likely it is you’ll pay a premium (and be stuck in a middle seat),” warns Emily Bernard, founder of PlacePass, a website that enables people to find and book tours and activities in more than 180 destinations. “Tuesdays are typically a good day for snagging airline travel deals, so aim to do your searches then.” Next: Lock in lodging. Hotel? Airbnb? Glamping? If you’re heading to the Caribbean or Mexico, all-inclusive properties can take a lot of stress out of planning and are also very economical. Look for ‘resort credits.’ You’ll see this term used at a lot of big resorts, all-inclusives, and cruises. “Essentially, a resort credit is free money to use at the property on everything from golf to spa services,” says Tornatore. “Look for resorts that offer this perk to save money on some of the amenities you’ll likely be booking during your honeymoon stay.” Don’t hesitate to call or email the hotel to tell them you’re on your honeymoon. “Hotel properties love to spoil their guests and give them reasons to talk about what a great stay they had — and hopefully come back again!” Tornatore says. “You never know, you might find a bottle of champagne in your room the next day or some special touches that you wouldn’t otherwise get.”

Book transportation to and from the airport.
Although it’s not the most fun, planning transportation to and from your resort is incredibly important. You don’t want to be stranded in a foreign destination with no ride. “Don’t assume Uber works everywhere!” warns Taylor Methfessel, a honeymoon expert planner at luxury travel agency SmartFlyer. “Instead, arrange transportation logistics through your travel agent or with the hotel directly to avoid stress and confusion.” This is the best way to stay safe and relaxed!

Plan your activities, excursions and experiences.
Booking excursions in advance not only gives you something to look forward to, but also bears cost savings for early reservations. “Excursions help you make the most of your time there and create memories from your getaway!” says Valez. “Try scheduling your excursions for later in your trip, as the first few days should be devoted to relaxing and unwinding from the big day.” You’ll have much more energy once you’ve had some time to recover. Many resorts offer onsite activities to take part in, like spa services, wine tastings and musical performances. Reach out to your honeymoon specialist or property coordinator to see if these are included or discounted in your package And, if possible, plan your trip with one day of relaxation (massages, laying out at the beach) for every day full of activities and adventures so that you’re not returning from your honeymoon even more exhausted than you were before you left.

See More: Real Brides Share Their Biggest Honeymoon Fails

Get the major travel to-dos out of the way.
Things like exchanging currency can be really difficult to remember the week before your wedding, when there are a million other things to do. For brides taking a honeymoon a few weeks or months after the wedding, it’s important to remember that your passport and driver’s license have to match exactly. So, if you don’t have time to order a new passport, you may need to hold off on changing your name legally until you return.

Pack smartly — well in advance of the big day.
Make a detailed list of everything you’ll need — clothes, sunscreen, currency, everything! Then, make a plan for when you’ll buy these things. That might mean doing a little online shopping a few months in advance for some clothing or accessory items you might want to have with you. “I recommend getting started on this at least three months prior to your wedding,” suggests Lindsay Bishop, wedding planner in Charleston, South Carolina. Pack as much as you can prior to the week of your wedding. If you’re traveling to a different climate, this will be really easy, since you won’t be wearing those clothes anyway. Get your suitcases together and put them somewhere easy to spot, so that you don’t forget them when you leave for your wedding.

Have fun!
Your honeymoon is supposed to be one of the most enjoyable parts of the wedding process. You just spent time celebrating the biggest day of your life surrounded by all your loved ones — what better way to kick off the weekend than to jet off to an incredibly romantic location with the love of your life? Don’t let the planning process stress you out too much and focus on what matters most — celebrating this momentous occasion with your new husband!

Calling all bohemian brides, Savannah Miller’s new wedding dress collection is here, and it’s absolutely incredible! The designer, who last year designed a collection with BRIDES favorite Stone Fox Brides, is launching her eponymous bridal collection today, and we couldn’t be more in love.

The designer, who cut her chops working with designers like Alexander McQueen and Matthew Williamson before creating her own label with sister Sienna Miller (yes that boho perfect Sienna Miller). After the success of her Stone Fox Bride collab, Miller is getting on the wedding dress action full time with her own eponymous collection — Savannah Miller Bridal.

Naturally the collection is a calling card to all brides looking for something romantic and that bohemian edge that’s become synonymous with the Miller name. A mix of Miller’s bohemian upbringing, love of vintage, and the wild English countryside is how the brand described the inspiration for this collection which features chiffon layered with nude satin, Chantilly lace and corded lace appliques. Though boho is certainly the main aesthetic, there is still something for the glam and modern city brides, like Miller’s signature bias cut silhouette in liquid ivory sequin, and her take on the “le smoking” that is sure to see many a wedding after party.

For the launch of her new wedding dress collection, Miller enlisted the help of BRIDES fashion director Elle Strauss and model Dylan Penn, offspring of our favorite Princess Bride Robin Wright and Sean Penn, to produce a to-die-for lookbook that totally embodies the spirit of the collection. Get your “Pin It” buttons ready brides-to-be, the result is enough to inspire rustic bohemian brides for a lifetime. A dreamy Hudson, NY locale? Check! Perfectly wild flowers? Check! Lacey bohemian dresses layered with velvet and denim? Check! Check! Check! Needless to say we are totally in love with this collection.

See more: All the Wedding Dresses from the Fall 2017 Runways

Getting your wedding pictures taken comes with its own set of hurdles, including (but not limited to) finding a photographer that fits your overall aesthetic, actually being able to afford said photographer, coordinating the wedding-day timeline to fit in hundreds of shots of you, the hubs, and others, and lastly, trying not to look awkward AF as you take photos that will literally forever sit on your mantel. But for one Aussie couple, there was one more thing that was getting in the way of their perfect outdoor photo shoot — a group of VERY angry birds.

In a what was supposed to be romantic photo, which was posted to Facebook by Karen Parr (Phillip and Sara Maria’s wedding photographer), you can see a pretty P-O’d Magpie heading straight for the groom’s head as the couple stands alone on a bridge in New South Wales. But once the angry Magpie passes overhead, Parr gets a great shot of the newlyweds ducking for cover, hence why it became such a viral sensation.

“I think we probably got swooped about 20 times,” Parr told the BBC. “It was quite scary at the time. We were cursing the birds.” But because the wedding party had traveled a half hour to get to this spot, they didn’t want to submit to the birds so easily. So, without admitting defeat, the couple decided to roll with the punches, er… pecks?

“From the moment we got there, the Magpie kept us in his sights and we were continually getting swooped for two hours whilst we got our photos done,” Sara Maria told the Armidale Express. “By the end, our best man and maid of honor got given the job of Magpie-spotting.”

While this is certainly one of the more terrifying wedding photo shoots we’ve ever seen, it’s not the only one that has had us on the edge of our seats. Just take these flowing lava wedding pictures, for example. Or this couple who had their pics taken in THE MIDDLE OF A SNOWSTORM. Whatever the weather — or peeved animals — surrounding your wedding photos, all of these couples prove it’s not where but who you’re with that really matters at the end of the day.

See More: 17 Epic Wedding Photobombs That Will Make You LOL

Vera Wang is unveiling the latest installment of her David’s Bridal collection, WHITE by Vera Wang, this week, and we got an exclusive first look at what 2017 brides can expect from the maven of wedding dresses.

Vera Wang invited us to the campaign shoot of her 2017 wedding dress collection for WHITE by Vera Wang, shot by the infamous Patrick Demarchelier (we’ve got Patrick!). We sat down with the ultimate wedding dress guru to talk all things bridal — from trends, to making her gorgeous designs accessible to brides at David’s, and all things in between.

For Vera, it’s clear that fashion comes first. “I’d like to think we’re a fashion house that does wedding gowns,” the designer told us at her recent campaign photo shoot for WHITE by Vera Wang. For her, the wedding dresses are a direct reflection of what she’s doing in her ready-to-wear line — making her line at David’s Bridal even more special and detailed. “A lot of what drives, what comes in to the line at David’s, is what is invented in collection,” she added. “And for that reason we can draw upon not only detailing but techniques like fabric manipulation and developing laces, and lots of accessories.”

The goal with WHITE by Vera Wang is to make her designs accessible to brides at a much lower price point (that always puts a smile on our faces!), but not losing that design aesthetic and the craftsmanship she’s so proud of. “We try to intuit the same level of taste, and of vision, and certainly of detailing. We can’t offer the same clothes we offer at collection, but there’s certainly a recurring theme that always happens. If there’s a mood that I love, like hand-pieced lace, that’s going to reflect down.”

And we certainly saw a lot of that in this upcoming collections: lace, cut-outs, and even Amal Clooney-style gloves reflected a certain fashion-savvy that we can always expect from Vera Wang.

As for what she sees coming down the bridal pipeline the next couple of years, well the designer has only one message for brides-to-be: forget trends! “I think if anything it’s not to say there’s a trend, but to say it should be individualistically and a woman should find herself. It’s the most important public day of her life, and it should be treasured.” Hear that brides-to-be? Vera Wang says, just be yourself! We couldn’t agree more!

One of the perks of living in Denver, Colorado, is the easy access to the mountains. Just ask Kyndal Hayes and Daniel Close, who spend almost every weekend at Beaver Creek, whether it’s biking in the summer or skiing in the winter. “It’s a special place where we’ve created a lot of memories,” says Kyndal. So it’s no surprise that, after getting engaged in May of 2014 on a boat off the coast of Florida, the pair chose Beaver Creek as the perfect destination for their August 1, 2015, wedding. “Neither of us grew up in Denver, so having the wedding somewhere we love was a great compromise,” the bride says.

They combined Kyndal’s Atlanta roots with their mountaintop venue for a party that blended southern comfort with mountain chic vibes. “Think: Guests in black tie, pops of pink, and antler, crystal, and wooden accents,” says Kyndal. They chose Beano’s Cabin, a luxe log cabin nestled in one of Beaver Creek’s bowls, as the venue, bringing 205 guests to the rustic property on a gorgeous summer afternoon. While the couple only lives two hours from Beaver Creek, the brides’ family resides in Florida, so they new a wedding planner would be key to getting the details in order. Enter Bella Design & Planning, who brought Kyndal’s ideas to life. The details, photographed by Studio JK Photography, will make you want to book a trip to the Rockies!

As her something blue, Kyndal wore made-to-order suede Manolo Blahnik pumps. “I found my wedding dress on my birthday while shopping in my hometown of Atlanta with my mom,” says the bride of finding her Monique Lhuillier gown. “We looked at each other when I put it on, and I totally got chills!”

Her four bridesmaids wore one-shoulder gowns in petal pink, a flattering choice that was perfect for the formal summer celebration. Each woman carried a bouquet of white and hot pink roses and hydrangeas, while Kyndal’s bouquet mixed blush and white garden roses with ranunculus and hydrangeas.

In keeping with the black tie dress code, Daniel wore a custom tuxedo, which was lined with pink and embroidered with the couple’s wedding date.

The ceremony, which took place at The Chapel at Beaver Creek, was decorated with candles and pink roses in rustic wooden lanterns, as well as tall vases with birch branches. “Choosing the date was the easiest part of planning,” Kyndal reveals. “We called the Chapel, and they only had two dates available in 2015, so we picked one!” Two singers from Elan Artists’ The Social sang “The Prayer” before Kyndal’s father walked her down the aisle to Canon in D.

After they said “I do,” Daniel, Kyndal, and their wedding party headed up onto Beaver Creek Mountain for portraits amongst the towering trees.

Inside Beano’s Cabin, long tables were set beneath antler chandeliers, while light streamed in from the floor-to-ceiling windows that offered breathtaking mountain views. Centerpieces combined arrangements of garden roses, ranunculus, and hydrangeas in shades of blush and white with votive candles in tall glass holders. Antlers were draped with magnolia leaves and fresh ferns, and the chandeliers were accented with garlands and hydrangeas.

Guests found their table assignments on a white-framed poster, then took a seat for a meal of grilled Skuna Bay salmon with brown butter, chicken breast with polenta and Swiss chard, and beef tenderloin with smoked potato gratin and lobster jus.

“When we first got to Beano’s, we were able to sneak into the venue and take in all the details we’d spent so much time perfecting before our guests came inside. It was a spectacular moment to enjoy all the little details we’d worked on before everyone entered!” says Kyndal.

Beneath a clear tent set up next to Beano’s Cabin, two lounge areas flanked the dance floor. White couches were paired with cowhide ottomans, mirror-topped coffee tables, and antler chandeliers draped in crystals.

The dance floor was decked out with Kyndal and Daniel’s monogram, which was designed by the bride’s aunt. Says Kyndal, “It was on the dance floor, cocktail napkins, and the ChapStick and water bottles in the welcome bags. Now we use the monogram on items in our home.” She and Daniel shared their first dance to “Everything” by Michael Bublé.

When The Social began to play “I Loved Her First” by Heartland, Kyndal and her father surprised guests with a choreographed waltz they’d been rehearsing together.

The pair’s monogram also made an appearance on the five-tiered wedding cake, which featured alternating layers of smooth and textured buttercream over vanilla cake with vanilla frosting — all accented with fresh garden roses and hydrangeas, of course!

With such a great band on stage, you can be sure the couple had a raging dance party! When it was all over, Kyndal and Daniel escaped the mountains for a honeymoon in Maui and Kauai.

Says the bride, “Once you make a decision about your wedding, go with it and don’t look at other options. You’ll always see a new idea, but it’s best to go with your gut instead of going crazy over the maybe, should-have, could-haves.”

Ceremony Venue: The Chapel at Beaver Creek || Reception Venue & Catering: Beano’s Cabin || Wedding Planner: Bella Design & Planning || Bride’s Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier, purchased at Joan Pillow Bridal Salon || Shoes: Manolo Blahnik || Hair & Makeup: Divine Beauty Artists || Engagement Ring & Wedding Bands: Becker’s Jewelers || Floral Design: Bloom Flower Shop || Invitations & Paper Goods: Richard’s Notebook || Music: The Social, Élan Artists || Cake: Sugar || Rentals: Pink Monkey Solutions; Alpine Party Rentals || Photographer: Studio JK Photography

Planning your own rustic-chic celebration? Then check out another couple’s gorgeous wedding in the video below.

There’s something pretty exciting about heading to work after you’ve gotten engaged. Whether you’ve posted pictures on social media or are waiting for your ring to sparkle in the fluorescent light of your office, sharing the big news with people you see almost every day is definitely a big deal! The next step? Deciding which (if any) of your coworkers will be getting an invitation to your wedding. Thankfully, our experts have a few tips for deciding if any of your colleagues will be there to celebrate with you on your big day.

When you’re deciding whether or not to invite your coworkers to your wedding, there are a few key details to keep in mind.

First, how formal or traditional is your office? Especially at large law firms or investment banks, inviting your boss (and maybe the CEO or president) is pretty much the norm. Ask around and chat with other employees who have gotten married while working for the company to see what chose to do, and follow suit. Sure, this might mean adding a few couples to the guest list, but if it’s an expected practice in your workplace, you may want to stick to tradition.

See more: 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Planning an Office Bridal Shower

Second, how big is your office? If you’re one of dozens of employees, you can easily invite your closest office friends without the expectation that you’ll invite everyone. However, in a smaller office, inviting just one or two people could be hard to get away with (unless you’re really close and your coworkers understand that you’re great friends outside of work, too). If you have room and you’re all really close, consider inviting everyone. Otherwise, be as tactful and subtle as possible when inviting a coworker to your wedding, or consider skipping the work friends entirely.

Third, how close are you? If you’re considering inviting a coworker to your wedding, don’t just pick the one you’re closest with compared to everyone else you work with. Consider how close you are compared to your non-work friends. Do you frequently go out for lunch or grab drinks after work? Do you ever see one another on weekends? Have you met one another’s significant others? If your friendship exists beyond the walls of your office, add them to the list! But if your office friendship doesn’t translate to your real life, you may want to save those seats for other friends or family members, instead.

Have you forgotten about the gorgeousness that was Robert Herjavec and Kym Johnson’s wedding already? Shame. Shame on you. We won’t be done talking about the Dancing with the Stars‘ couple’s beautiful Beverly Hills nuptials anytime soon! From Johnson’s dreamy Monique Lhuillier ball gown to the oodles of white blooms that adorned the venue to a performance by Olivia Newton-John, it’s hard to narrow down our favorite part of their to-die-for big day. But surprisingly, the groom has no problem choosing a favorite wedding day memory — and it’s super sweet!

There were so many BIG aspects of Johnson and Herjavec’s big day, we have trouble naming them all! There was the couple’s first dance to Etta James’ ultra-romantic At Last — a major treat considering the bride’s professional dancer status — and the bridal party’s group dance to LunchMoney Lewis’ “Bills, the first song Herjavec and Johnson ever danced together back during their 2015 DWTS stint. But Herjavec’s most memorable moment from the night was far simpler than a choreographed dance routine.

“There was so much activity and so much going on,” Herjavec recently reminisced with People magazine. “I think the best moment was standing there and seeing her come around the corner for the first time in the dress. It was epic — she looked so beautiful. I was so lucky to meet her and it was such an incredible day.” We’re not crying — you’re crying…

“That’s what it was really about — the two of you,” the Shark Tank star continued. “All the other entertainment was fun and it was a great party, but it’s really about that.”

And that magical moment was just the start of their magical marriage, according to Herjavec’s update on married life. “We have such a great relationship,” shared Herjavec. “We started out on the show — it’s like we’ve know each other since day one. So in some ways, it’s still exciting, we just got married. But in other ways, I feel like I’ve known her forever.”

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