April/June 2013

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Cristina Wilson

From the Editor

Leave It To the Pros

Brides, you are tasked with an enormous challenge.

This Side of the Aisle

Everything this magazine has to offer you is something I, too, would love.


Sarah Ryberg

The Making of a Mrs

Monday Munchies: Enchilada Casserole

Not only is it on the healthier side of Mexican meals, it’s easy to make.

Finding my Fashionista

When it comes to my style, I’m usually all about comfort.

Wedding weekend!

This weekend hubby and I celebrated the wedding of our friends Tracy and Josh.

Literary love

Whether it’s holding the ceremony and reception in a historic home or decorating with vintage china and books, there are plenty of ways to incorporate timeless love stories into your big day.

My assistant writer

I absolutely love being a pet owner.


Ashleigh Farley

From Bridesmaid to Bride

Write or Recite?

My fiance and I decide how to handle our vows.

Getting fit for the wedding

Today marks 100 days until the BIG day.

Opinions are like…

Throughout my wedding planning experience, I’ve learned that everyone has an opinion about the decisions that we make.

You're Invited...

Feeling torn on the invitation front.

All in the Family

My brother and his wife threw us an engagement party -- and I asked an important question.

A Bridesmaid's Tale

Dealing with Bridezilla

I think every woman is allowed to have a bridezilla moment on the day of her wedding.

The bridesmaid's emergency kit

When things get hectic -- being the prepared bridesmaid that you are -- you can cope.

Wedding gift ideas

Here are a few gifts that focus on thoughtfulness -- not breaking the bank.

The wedding's over: Now what with your bridesmaid dress?

You can totally wear that again... right?

The dos and don'ts of wedding toasts

How to prepare and give a memorable (for the right reasons!) toast.


Sheri

Get Fit Finalist - Sheri

The final days

I can’t believe this is going to be my last blog for Carolina Bride and the Get Fit Challenge.

Facing the timeline

Even though we are a little over 200 days out, I’ve already received several requests from my vendors wanting to know the estimated timeline for the day of the wedding.

Rants and Raves: part 2

In my last entry, I talked about some vendors in the Charlotte area that I have had the chance to meet and highly recommend.

Rants and raves

A review of some of our local vendors

Slacking.

Life after the weigh in.


Amanda

Get Fit Finalist - Amanda

The Last Post

Reflecting on what this experience has given me and the changes I’ve made.

Shower me with fun

Food, friends, and games make for a great bridal shower.

Letting Go of Perfection and Picking up Consistency

Staying the course, perfect or not, gets you to the destination.

Spreadsheets and envelopes

Sorting through the guest list is not always pleasant, but spread sheets make it all better.

The power of music

Over the past few days, we’ve started to delve into what type of ceremony and what type of music we’d like in our wedding.


Alyn

Get Fit Finalist - Alyn

Getting Fit: My Success Story

10 + months of things I’ve learned about myself and weight-loss.

From Mushy to Mrs.

As the wedding approaches, the tears start flowing -- even from this stoic bride!

An Open Letter to the “Fat Girl” at the Gym

A letter to the girl I once was and to those who need a little solidarity.

Why Brides Become Bridezilla

I have seen enough episodes of the show “Bridezillas” to know what NOT to do on and around my wedding day.

The Year of the Wedding

Advice to the newly engaged from a bride at the end of the process.


Brittany

Get Fit Finalist - Brittany

The Wedding Wrap-Up

Reflections on a wild weekend

A Note from the Winner

Congratulations to Get Fit winner Brittany Love

Confessions of a Control Freak

Too tired to be a Bridezilla

Embracing Change

HIS perspective on the Get Fit Challenge

A warm fuzzy wedding.

Personalizing very traditional customs.


Becca

Get Fit Finalist - Becca

Where to Honeymoon?

Jason and I are getting married in two months.

Home makeover

On the home front, we are about to make an offer on a little brick home that we absolutely adore.

Low-key Valentine's

Celebrating with dinner at home.

This whole growing up thing

With so many changes and huge milestones, I hardly have time to catch my breath!

Special K Moment

Drum roll please...


Brandee Dishner

Beauty Dish

Make Your Blowout Last

Perfect for brides, bridesmaids and all the lovely ladies involved with your wedding.

It'll Make You A Believer

As a recent bride, I trusted my skin to Too Faced Cosmetics.

Bronzer + Tanner + Coverage

Australian Gold® SPF 45 Sheer Coverage Faces with Self-Tanner

Josie Maran Argan Infinity Cream Intensive Creamy Oil

Every once and a while a product comes along that deserves special attention.

Stunning color

With nail color names like Hot Toddy and Bitter N' Twisted, I knew I would adore the Scotch Naturals line.


Kirsten Valle

CB: Getting To 'I do'

It's here!

Kirsten counts down the final 10 days before her wedding.

The final countdown

One month to go!

Dress rehearsal

It takes more than a dress to make a bride.

'We're really getting married!'

Reality sets in as Kirsten and Reese purchase their wedding bands.

Time or money?

Kirsten realizes that sometimes, something's gotta give.


Alison Henry

Miles From The Aisle

Interview with an adulteress

Nearly six million people have signed on to AshleyMadison.com to cheat on their spouses. Here, one of them speaks out.

Whoa, Tiger

There's a fine line between swoon and too much, too soon.

Unwifeable

In honor of the new book 'Undateable: 311 Things Guys Do That Guarantee They Won’t Be Dating or Having Sex,' Alison polls the male species to find their Top 10 Female Deal Breakers.

Calling it quits

Alison offers some advice on how to bounce back from your breakup.

The times they are a-changin'

Alison gets a sudden desire for this whole marriage business.


Francie Hartsog-Dolack

The Bride Whisperer

Q and A

Big-dollar demands, intimacy uncertainty and a doubting deployment.

Q and A

Mean girls, klepto-mom and a coveting conundrum.

Q and A

The best dress, maid of honor drama and calming your nerves on the big day.

Q and A

Francie helps one bride put things in perspective.

Q and A

Francie talks to three brides with toppling familial tension.


According to Andy

According To Andy

The friend zone

Andy appreciates the benefits of female friendship.

The wonder years

Andy takes control of his dating destiny.

Why he won't call

Andy answers one of the biggest things that drive us bonkers.

Breaking the mold

Andy teaches men what it really takes to step up their "game."

Flirting with disaster

Andy takes a chance and finds himself far from taken.