6 Reasons to Take a Pre-Wedding Vacation With Your Fiancé

Reasons To Take A Pre-Wedding Vacation With Your Fiance

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Taking a honeymoon has been a common part of getting married for hundreds of years. But, the idea of vacationing as a couple before the wedding is a relatively new trend. “Some call it a mini-moon and some just call it a vacation, but either way, we are in favor of this retreat before the big day for many reasons,” says Jennifer Stuart of Explorateur Travel. Here are six good excuses to take time as a twosome before you dive into the fanfare surrounding the big day.

1. To hit the reset button on romance
It’s no surprise that the ginormous task of wedding planning can take a toll on your romantic life as a couple. Nights and weekends that were once spent enjoying candlelit dinners or frolicking around your neighborhood are now taken up with appointments and endless decision-making. “It can be easy to temporarily forget about romance while deciding between crudités and passed hors d’oeuvres or buffet vs. plated dinners,” Stuart says. So use this as the best excuse to take yourselves back to the frame of mind where it all began — simply enjoying each other’s company.

2. To cool off
While you might want to rev your engines for one another, it’s also important to chill out and kick back while getting some time away from your bridesmaids, groomsmen, families, work, and so on, says Stuart. Forget the frustrations you’ve been dealing with up until this point. De-stressing and escaping any family drama is key, says custom luxury travel and lifestyle experience expert Chloe Johnston. So sip a glass of wine or step into the spa and cool off for a minute.

3. As practice for the honeymoon
Whether or not you’ve already traveled far and wide with your soon-to-be-spouse, a short trip before the wedding will help you determine your individual or joint preferences when it comes to jet-setting. Think of it as practice or a dry run for the honeymoon, Stuart says. Do you like to plan every meal and tour ahead of time, or leave space for being spontaneous? Sleep in or get up early to beat the crowds? Figuring this out on a pre-trip will help you plan your perfect itinerary for the honeymoon itself.

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4. For some rare one-on-one time close to saying “I do”
This is especially true for couples who aren’t planning to get away immediately following their wedding, or for those who have a destination wedding and find themselves surrounded by family and friends 24/7 the week before or after the event. “You have your wedding somewhere lovely that not everyone lives, so once they’re all together they want to stick around!” jokes Rachel Jo Silver of Love Stories TV. And it happened to her. “Since all my nearest and dearest were in town I didn’t want to leave them all to jet off on a honeymoon. It would have been smart for my husband and I to take a little mini vacay, just the two of us, a week or two before the event to catch up, slow down, and gear up for the big event.”

5. To discuss last-minute details
Chatting about guest favors and RSVPs at the end of a long day at the office isn’t all that appealing. But talking last-minute details over poolside cocktails or during a relaxing stroll on the beach is an entirely different experience. Getting away from it all will help you focus, so you can nail down any pending items and then get back to enjoying yourselves, says Stuart.

6. To soak up the final moments of being engaged
Whether you’re engaged for a few months or a couple of years, the time you get to call each other fiancé will go by in the blink of an eye. “It can all happen so, so quickly. The proposal, the engagement, the ceremony. Take a minute to enjoy being engaged! That shiny, bright, and new feeling is so precious and important to creating a foundation for a hopeful marriage,” Stuart says. Taking a mini vacation is a chance to revel in the engagement and also get excited for all that’s to come — especially the wedding!

This Couple Turned an Industrial Space in the Heart of Chicago Into a Cozy Wedding Venue

High school sweethearts Abigail Bartolotta and Brian Flynn first met as freshmen in 2002, but it wasn’t until the summer of 2004 that they actually began dating. “Through all of the homecoming dances, basement parties, and late-night Instant Messenger sessions, we knew our relationship was something special,” says Abby. They attended nearby colleges, and Brian spent his final year of school planning an epic proposal. On the couple’s seventh anniversary, in July of 2011, Brian took Abby out to dinner at their favorite Spanish restaurant (a nod to their semester abroad in Barcelona), then brought her back to his house. “The backyard was decorated with candles and flowers, with a book of our travels on a table,” Abby describes. “At first I thought it was just an over-the-top anniversary celebration, but by the time I’d read through a book of all of our favorite memories, I realized this was it.” As she turned the last page, Brian got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. “Even after seven years together, I was genuinely surprised!” she says.

They didn’t rush into planning a wedding, and waited nearly five years for their April 9, 2016, celebration at Gallery 1028 in Chicago. The self-proclaimed design buffs opted for a residential-inspired theme, creating a simple and sophisticated space where guests felt comfortable, welcome, and like they were being entertained in the couple’s home. “We were drawn to the blank slate nature of the venue, and the fact that we could make it our own,” says the bride. “We knew our guests would be shocked pulling into to such an industrial area, but we hoped they would love the surprising transformation inside!”

Love it they did, and you will, too! Check out how Abby and Brian created this cozy environment out of a truly raw space, with help from Estera Events and Emilia Jane Photography, below!

The couple’s invitation suite featured modern calligraphy paired with a sleek font — an incredibly simple design that looked chic and elegant. Luxe gray ribbon and a gold wax seal added just the right amount of dimension to the timeless design.

After trying on a series of strapless, sweetheart mermaid gowns, Abby still hadn’t found the one. “On a whim while shopping on my own, I gave a long-sleeved dress a try. I didn’t immediately feel daring enough to pull it off, but I couldn’t get it out of my mind,” she says. She headed back to the salon with her mom in tow and tried on the dress in question, as well as this stunning Yaki Ravid wedding dress with a plunging neckline and intricate beading — the gown that would ultimately be the winner. “I thought I wanted something simple, but this dress blew me away!” says Abby. She paired the gown with white leather Manolo Blahnik heels and a classic cathedral-length veil — the perfect classic accessories for a fashion-forward bride.

Brian wore a classic tuxedo, but chose a shawl collar for a modern twist.

The couple wed in a traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Michael’s Church in Old Town Chicago. Says Abby, “My father walked me down the aisle. I laughed so hard when we got the photos back, because he was fist-bumping his friends the whole way!”

Although the two exchanged traditional vows during the ceremony, they still shared their private thoughts on their wedding day. “We wrote notes to one another, and had them delivered while we were getting ready,” the bride says.

Instead of traditional bridesmaids’ dresses, Abby had her ‘maids choose Natalie Deayala dresses in white, each selecting their own style. “I loved the sophistication of having everyone in white, as well as the simplicity of the long silk gowns,” she says. ” My maid of honor even had hers hemmed to above the knee so she can wear it through the summer!” To fight off the Chicago chill, the bridesmaids slipped black leather jackets over their dresses. So edgy!

At Gallery 1028, the couple displayed two oversized prints from their engagement session, including this one behind the white orchids and candles on the escort table. The wood-front bar, surrounded with metallic shelving and design-focused objects, also featured a piece from the couple’s home: A Roman-inspired bust. “Brian loves it, so I snuck it out of the house and brought it to our venue. It blended in with the rest of the décor perfectly!” says the bride.

Next to the bar, a large lounge area featured couches, patterned pillows, and lots of candlelight. “It gave the space a very home-like feel,” Abby says.

As guests arrived, they sipped cocktails inspired by the couple’s favorite drink at Fig & Olive. “We called it the ‘It’s About Thyme,’ since we had been together for over 10 years and engaged for nearly five,” says the bride. The drink combined gin, muddled blackberries, lime juice, and a rosemary-thyme simple syrup.

A long, mirrored head table created a focal point next to the dance floor. A series of chandeliers were hung throughout the space, inspired by the couple’s favorite hotel, the Public Chicago. “We love how the hotel smells, so we even found candles with a similar scent and scattered them throughout the venue so it would smell like the hotel as guests arrived,” Abby says.

The glow from the chandeliers, as well as the mix of pillar and votive candles on each table, cast a warm glow over the space — and could have been straight out of a Restoration Hardware catalogue!

Round tables featured vignettes of hydrangeas and blush roses and pillar candles, surrounded by gold votives.

Brushed silver chargers were topped with crisp white napkins and a printed menu finished with the same wax seal used on the couple’s invitation. The customized menu included an antipasti trio with burrata, marinated vegetables, and charcuterie, alongside the pair’s favorite gluten-free cheesy popovers from The Reel Club. And for late night snacks? “We had fried chicken and cheddar waffles with bourbon maple syrup, as well as truffled grilled cheese with Jamon Iberico,” Abby says.

For dessert, the newlyweds served three ruffled cakes, with the larger confection layering lemon cake with lemon buttercream and raspberry preserves while the smaller two featured almond cake with Nutella buttercream.

Of course, there was also a dessert bar, with s’mores cake pops and miniature cupcakes fueling the dance party. “I’ll never forget looking around late in the evening and seeing my dad, brothers, and high school friends rapping along to ‘Palmdale’ by Afroman. We still know every word!” says the bride.

Abby’s best advice is to hire great people to bring your wedding vision to life. “Our wedding day was the opposite of stressful because we had such amazing vendors, friends, and family members there to make sure everything flowed smoothly. Surround yourselves with people you love and everything will fall into place!”

Ceremony Venue: St. Michael in Old Town || Reception Venue: Gallery 1028 || Wedding Planner: Estera Events || Bride’s Wedding Dress: Yaki Ravid Couture, from Dimitra’s Bridal Couture|| Shoes: Manolo Blahnik || Hair & Makeup: Nika Vaughan Bridal Artists || Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Natalie Deayala, from Bella Bridesmaids || Groom’s & Groomsmen’s Attire: Formally Modern Tuxedo || Engagement Ring & Wedding Bands: Fey & Co. || Floral Design: Kehoe Designs || Invitations & Paper Goods: Sarah Drake Design; For Your Party || Music: Style Matters DJs || Catering: Calihan Catering || Cake: Elysia Root Cakes || Rentals: Nimble Well; La Tavola Fine Linen; BBJ Linen || Videographer: Delack Media Group || Photographer: Emilia Jane Photography

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Can’t get enough of this incredible day? Then you’ll surely get inspired by another couple’s Chicago wedding, seen below.

Can Our Entire Wedding Be Unplugged?

Unplugged wedding ceremonies are taking over, and we love it. Your guests are 100% present while you exchange vows, and there are no cameras or iPad screens cluttering your gorgeous photos. We’ll call that a win! If you love that feeling of having everyone enjoying the moment with zero distractions, can that unplugged plan extend to the rest of your wedding? Our experts weigh in.

Celebrities have been having unplugged weddings forever, asking guests to check their phones (or leave them at home!) to maintain some privacy and secrecy in a world of overzealous paparazzi. But even if you aren’t Kim and Kanye, it’s definitely a wedding plan you can make your own!

The first thing to remember is that, well, you’re not a celebrity. So no matter how hard you try, there will be a few guests who don’t put their phones away for the entire night (especially those who need to make sure everything is going ok with the babysitter at home!). But once your expectations are in check, an unplugged wedding is a very real possibility.

Begin by letting your guests know early. Include it on your invitation insert, mention it a few times on your website, and add a line to the note in your welcome bags reminding guests that you’re asking them not to take photos, Instagram, Tweet, Snap, or otherwise share anything from your big day. Guests tend to have a lot of questions, so take the time to let them know why you’ve made the choice to keep everything unplugged. Since your goal is for your guests to enjoy every moment, and for you all to have a fantastic time together, they’ll probably appreciate the lengths you’re going to to enhance that experience.

See more: Can I Take Photos at My Friend’s Wedding Ceremony?

On your wedding day, put in extra effort to spend some one-on-one time with your guests and make memories together. You might choose to include them all in your ceremony, either with a ring-warming or by asking them to participate in a group vow. During dinner, try to get to each table so your guests all leave with a specific memory they’ll share with you.

After your wedding day, make photos available for guests who’d like to see them. This could be a selection of images from your photographer or the full gallery. And if you have a videographer covering the day as well, send the link out! Since your guests won’t have pictures on their phones to remember the day by, consider having your photographer print images of the two of you with each guest to slip into your thank you notes, a sweet memento they’ll be able to cherish — no hashtag necessary.

Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian Welcome Their Baby Girl! And We Love Her Sweet Name

Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian Baby Name

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She’s here! She’s here! She’s really, really here! There’s officially another Kardashian in the world, you guys — and it’s only a matter of time until she’s more Instafamous than you. Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian have just welcomed their little girl into the world and here’s everything we know about their little one…

Chyna and her Kardashian sweetheart first announced their baby-on-board back in May with — what else? — Chyna’s own emoji app. The fiancés posted matching photos to Instagram of an emoji-version of Blac Chyna, cradling a huge pregnant belly. Think the first time we see a photo of the new addition to their fam, it’ll be in emoji form?

Although we have yet to see a pic of their little one’s face, we do know that Chyna and Kardashian welcomed their baby — a daughter! — into the world today at 9:18 a.m. PT, according to E! News. The couple had arrived at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center earlier at 6:40 a.m with all of the essentials in tow. (Read: Two Louis Vuitton tote bags and leopard-print blankets and sheets for the hospital bed, of course…) The couple was soon joined by Chyna’s mother, Tokyo Toni, as well as Kris Jenner and her sweetheart of the moment, Corey Gamble. According to the gossip site, the about-to-be dad appeared “giddy” with excitement ahead of the birth — and then she finally arrived!

See More: Blac Chyna Reveals If the Kardashian Sisters Will Be Bridesmaids in Her Wedding

Chyna delivered her baby girl, who weighed in at 7 pounds 5 ounces, via C-section and then the proud parents dubbed their little one — wait for it… — Dream Renee Kardashian. The newest member of the of the Kardashian clan might not sport a “K” moniker as her first name, but she does tote the the same middle name as her mother — and all you really need for a million+ Instagram followers is that coveted last name anyway, right?

So what does this little Kardashian look like “She is gorgeous and has tons of hair!” a source shared with E! News. We need to see a pic, like, NOW.

Checking on our baby girl ????????! Never knew I'd be so happy about gaining 72lbs !

A photo posted by Blac Chyna (@blacchyna) on Oct 28, 2016 at 12:41pm PDT

I think both of my girls are Happy now ??????

A photo posted by ROBERT KARDASHIAN (@robkardashian) on Oct 19, 2016 at 8:49pm PDT

4 Wedding Guest Outfit Faux Pas to Avoid

Wedding Guest Outfit Faux Pas To Avoid

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Figuring out what to wear to a wedding can be quite difficult. But if no dress code was stated on the invite, then it’s truly up to you to put together an outfit that you think goes well with the venue and the overall vibe of the wedding day. But getting it right is half the bottle — you want to make sure you don’t commit any major faux pas when choosing your wedding guest attire. Whether you’re shopping your own closet or you’re hitting the stores to find a brand new outfit, here are 4 wedding guest outfit faux pas to avoid.

1. Wearing White
Pick any other color to wear to the wedding. Wearing white will just have heads turning in your direction for all of the wrong reasons. Plus, it will most likely upset the bride, who won’t want to feel anything but pleased by her guests throughout the night.

2. Picking a Dress That Looks Like the Bridesmaid’s Dress
If you can get a heads up on the style and color of the dress the bridesmaids will be wearing, try to avoid wearing anything similar. If not, you may have to spend the night explaining to everyone that you’re not a bridesmaid and you didn’t mean to dress like one.

See More: From Black Tie to Casual: Wedding Guest Dress Code Explained

3. Underdressing
Whether or not the dress code is black tie, try not to underdress for the wedding. Unless it was stated that wearing jeans is okay, try to at least wear clothes that you would be okay wearing for a formal office party.

4. Dressing for the Club
It’s a party, so you might be tempted to dress like you’re heading out to a nightclub, but remember for a wedding, you should keep it classy. You’ll be surrounded by someone else’s family and friends so keep it appropriate.

Jen Glantz is a “Professional Bridesmaid” and the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. She’s the author of All My Friends Are Engaged and frequently wears old bridesmaid dresses to the grocery store and on first dates.

This Woman Spent 2 Years Planning the Most Romantic Proposal to Her Boyfriend

Gone are the days that women have to sit patiently and wait on their boyfriend to drop to one knee. In this ever-evolving world of women flaunting their #GirlPower, female proposals are becoming much more common in our culture — and by no means is it a faux pas to take the reigns yourself. That’s why we were SO excited to see that travel blogger Sonja Lishchynki, who created Montecristo Travels, planned the most epic proposal for her longtime boyfriend Stefan Dumas.

The uber-romantic proposal, which took place at the Charles Bridge in Prague (and featured THE cutest little pup, guys), took a whole two years to plan. Now that’s what we call dedication! “Stefan was elated and surprised — but not surprised at the same time because we’ve never done anything in a traditional way,” Lishchynki told The Huffington Post. “He cried. He was overwhelmed I think. But also elated and joyous. I think he was taken aback by how much it meant to him.”

But aside from the emotional and heartfelt proposal, it just may be the engagement ring that really stood out on this special day. According to HuffPost, “Stefan is a descendant of French author Alexandre Dumas, who wrote famous novels such as The Three Musketeers and The Count of Montecristo. When Sonja and Stefan were dating, he mentioned one of his biggest regret was that he never had their family signet ring — which was lost when the Dumases immigrated to North America — remade before his dad died.”

Knowing how important this ring was to her future fiancé, the travel blogger did everything she could to figure out every little detail about this historical piece of jewelry. She scoured the Paris archives and La Fondation Dumas to get all of the details correct before heading to a retired Hungarian master jeweler to recreate this special, and one-of-a-kind, engagement ring. And after 18 months, the old saying came true. All good things come to those who wait. The ring was complete!

See More: 10 Stunning, Over-The-Top Places to Get Engaged

Now that Lishchynki’s proposal plan was almost complete, she took her boyfriend out in the streets of Prague (where they were to attend a friend’s wedding later on) for an early-morning photo shoot. Dating a travel blogger, Duman wasn’t really suspicious of this photoshoot, as they happened all the time throughout their relationship. As the couple stood on the cobblestone streets by the water, Lishchynki pulled out the special ring right on cue and kneeled down to pop the most important question of her life.

Through tears, her future husband replied with a resounding, “Yes!” See more of the romantic photos below.

5 Personalized Party Favors Bridal Shower Guests Will Love

Your bridal shower, when all of your friends and family members are in the same room as you, for a pre-wedding celebration, is a very special time. you may have an urge to get each of your pals something special as a thank you. If you’re wondering what kind of items you can personalize for party favors, here are five ideas for adorable and unique bridal shower gifts for your guests.

Customized Wine Glasses
You can’t go wrong with wine glasses that have your guests’ initials personalized. It’ll be a unique way for friends and family members to enjoy, remembering your great bridal shower.

Bottles of Bubbly
If you’re wondering what kind of gift all of your guests will absolutely adore, then mini bottle of bubbly will do that trick. On each bottle, you can print a label to go on it with a thank-you note, toasting each guest and giving them a champagne hug for coming to celebrate your wedding with you.

Personality Jewelry
If you have the budget for it and want to splurge, you can buy each of your guests a fun piece of costume jewelry that matches their personality or style.

See More: 6 Types of Wedding Favors Your Guests Really Don’t Want

Mini Photo Frames
What better way to say thank you for coming than with framed photo to give to your guests as a beautiful memory of the day? You can even take a photo at the shower and send it with your thank-you note to stick inside of the frame post-shower.

Quotable Tote Bags
Go the custom route with a tote bag and print a favorite inspirational or motivational quote about love for each of your guests. It’ll be a fun way for them to remember your special shower day and also have a cute tote to use for years to come.

Jen Glantz is a “Professional Bridesmaid” and the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. She’s the author of All My Friends Are Engaged and frequently wears old bridesmaid dresses to the grocery store and on first dates.

Can you BAN Strippers from your Fiancé's Bachelor Party?

Banning Bachelor Party Strippers

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The time has come: Your fiancé comes home to excitedly tell you all about his bachelor party plans. Maybe you are just as excited as him and listen with open ears, or maybe you’ve been dreading this moment from the second you started wedding planning and just want it over. Regardless, one question remains. Will there be strippers at his bachelor party? And what can you do about it?

If you feel strongly about not having female entertainment at your man’s celebration, it’s SO important to express your feelings to him in a calm, communicative conversation. As you will hear thousands of times as you venture into married life, communication is key. But aside from talking about it, if you still don’t meet eye to eye, can you actually ban strippers altogether? Is it okay to put your foot down and essentially make that demand? Check out what real brides have to say…

“I think that you should never have to ban anything. For whatever reason, if you feel that strongly that you have to ‘ban’ something, your significant other should respect your feelings and opinions enough to honor them, so long as you’re not being unreasonable.” —Nicole (married November 2015)

“Yeah, sure — ban strippers from your man’s bachelor party. Guess what, if he wants to do it, he will do it! He’ll just say he’s going for a low-key dinner or something but in the end, how would you know? And if he goes away… Well as we all know “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” But seriously ladies, you should trust your future husband and come to an agreement about what you feel is crossing a boundary. For some couples, it’s just going to the club. For others, it’s a look but don’t touch agreement. Personally, I’m lucky enough to have a man who never goes to strip clubs… Or so he says!” —Theresa (married November 2015)

“We both agreed together when we got engaged that we wouldn’t have strippers present or go to a strip club for our bachelor and bachelorette parties. We also told our bridal party our feelings and views and they were respected. I keep it real with my husband — if he really wants breasts flashing in his face, he’s more than welcome to come upstairs.” —Liz (married July 2016)

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“I for one am not a big fan of strippers. I don’t think they are necessary to have a good time. I don’t think that you can ban them though because it ultimately comes down to trust and if you trust your man, then it shouldn’t matter if they are there or not. Like I said though, I don’t think that they should need them to enjoy themselves; it’s a night out with the boys — why do they need strippers? If you’re the type of guy that needs that one last hoorah then you shouldn’t be getting married in the first place.” —Angela (married Sept. 2015)

“I would never ban strippers from my fiancé’s bachelor party because he is grown man and I am not his mother. BUT, I would warn him to look and not touch as he has a hotter/cleaner thing at home for free! HAHAHA.” —Dana (married Sept. 2012)

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's Rumored Wedding Plans Are Already Underway

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Wedding Plans Revealed

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We’re getting real sick of waiting to hear those wedding bells ring out for Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani. The rumor mill has been spewing wedding news about the pair for months now, getting us all excited at the prospect of their nuptials, and then disappointing us with when Shelton and Stefani don’t actually become a Mr. and Mrs. But the latest wedding rumor about the country crooner and the pop princess sound — dare we say — very promising. Reportedly, Stefani and Shelton have a wedding date already set and are finalizing their plans for their big day! Here’s what we know…

According to Radar Online, the “Make Me Like You” singer is indeed planning to marry her sweetheart — and sooner than we thought! (Oh please let this be true…) Allegedly, the wedding of Shelton and Stefani will take place on May 5 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills, although deciding on the wedding venue was a tough big day detail for the pair. “They can hardly agree on anything!” a source shared. “Gwen wants to go big on this and Blake wanted to make it an informal affair down home in Tennessee or their new place in Oklahoma. But he’s not willing to go to the mat against her.” So it doesn’t look like The Voice duo will be tying the knot in the rustic, backyard wedding we originally envisioned. But, hey, as long as they say “I do,” right?

Stefani is also allegedly planning for a huge party and a guest list to match. “Gwen’s guest list was 700 people alone,” said the source. “She also wanted to have a bunch of celebrity music stars perform — but he didn’t want to turn the wedding into Woodstock.” So far, rumored guests of the nuptials include Jennifer Aniston and hubby Justin Theroux, Courteney Cox, Katy Perry, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, Luke Bryan, and Brett Eldredge — who rumor has it will also serve as the groom’s best man — plus both the bride and groom’s exes, Gavin Rossdale and Miranda Lambert, are also expected to score invites. Let’s just hope the officiant skips over that whole objection part of the ceremony…

See More: TBT: Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale’s Iconic Wedding Photos

“Gwen knows Blake’s out of his depth here with all this glam,” the source further explained. “So she’s agreed to foot the bill for the wedding while he will pick up the tab for the honeymoon!” But one thing the couple can definitely agree on is their wedding song. They reportedly will be playing wedding singer at the own reception, where they’ll belt out a duet of Jon Bon Jovi’s “Blaze of Glory.”

BRB, checking our mailboxes for an invite…

BRIDES Florida: 5 Bachelorette Party Ideas for The Foodie Bride

Best Miami Bachelorette Party Ideas for Foodie Brides

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Known for it’s rich blend of eclectic flavors, undeniable culture, and unique Floridian style, there’s no better place to explore than Miami with your best bridal squad. And for the foodie bride, this list of creative culinary adventures is a perfect From South Beach food tours, to private cooking classes, this group of Miami voyages is perfect for any culinary obsessed bride.

The Naked Bite
Focused on providing Miami with flavorful and healthy alternatives to dietary restricted cuisine, founder Amber Antonelli created the concept of offering Floridians private and public cooking classes with an emphasis in sustainable cooking. With an ultimate goal intended to empower people to eat healthier, this local company is the perfect way to celebrate and create masterful meals that will inspire a catalogue of future healthy dishes.

La Diva Cucina
Taking informative cooking techniques and making them fun and engaging is the creative concept behind this cooking class connoisseur. Founder Laura Lafata, aka “La Diva,” helps combine culinary technique with entertainment in an effort to balance teaching with performance. Classes such as the “Small Bites, Big Drinks” outlines everything needed to know in order to host your next cocktail party.

See More: Getting Stuck on the Details? Let These Miami Wedding Planners Lead the Way!

Miami Food Tours
A 3-hour culinary adventure through the local cuisine of South Beach resulted in the delicious cultural concept behind this renowned Miami food tour. Founded in 2009 as Miami’s first food and culinary tour company, it’s no surprise that this group of culinary storytellers has been turning visitors into locals through their combined information of history, food, architecture, and culture.

Miami Culinary Tour
Blending some of Miami’s boldest and influential flavors with the culinary history of some of Florida’s most eclectic neighborhoods, this celebrated Miami food tour company will wow your bachelorette party. An array of food tours (including the “Little Havana Food Tour” which includes five stops filled with some of the best Cuban bites in Miami) rivals the legendary “Wynwood Food & Art Tour” that seamlessly combines Miami’s eclectic art with one-of-a-kind dishes.

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