Wedding Etiquette Q & A
Once the ring goes on the finger, it seems like everybody suddenly has an opinion on how to plan your perfect wedding. It can be exhausting, and with so many details to keep track of, it's easy to forget the dos and don'ts of wedding etiquette. We've got the answers to your most pressing questions to help you avoid wedding day drama.
The Biltmore Estate: Where Love Lives Large
The storied Biltmore Estate, once the private getaway of playboy George Vanderbilt II (heir to the Vanderbilt fortune), now stands as one the Southeast's principal draws. One of the few places in the nation that can legitimately claim to offer something for everyone, this sprawling testament to Gilded Age opulence surrounded by the mountains of Western North Carolina is uniquely suited for honeymooners-particularly couples with a penchant for luxury, a love of history and a hankering for the great outdoors.
Talkworthy Trends
First it was Gwen Stefani in pop-art pink Vivienne Westwood. Th en came Reese Witherspoon in pale primrose from Monique Lhuillier (who is rumored to be sketching Jessica Biel's gown for her summer nuptials to Justin Timberlake). Blushing brides are everywhere-and they're rocking more than the typical white.
Mini-Honeymoon: Palm Springs Fever
Once a steal-away spot for Tinseltown luminaries like Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner whose love den, Twin Palms Estate, proudly remains, Palm Springs is still swingin' after all these years. Credit stylish boutiques, hip hotels, mod architecture, stunning landscape and a buzzing cultural scene for its rise up the now trending radar. Here, the mini-moon hot spots.
Upcoming Bridal Events: Evening of Elegance Bridal Expo
Soak in ideas for the big day while sipping bubbly and sampling hors d'oeuvres at the elegant Vizcaya Pavilion. Brides- and grooms-to-be can try their hand at a bouquet toss, garter sling, and other games to win anything from flowers to a three-night honeymoon in Mexico. $20 at the door, $15 in advance. 5-9 p.m.




















