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  1. South Florida cake designer

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    South Florida brides: If you're on the hunt for a cake designer, be sure to check out Cakes by Maylene. ... read more

    February 3, 2010 6:00 PM

    category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts

  2. Now Open: South Beach CB2

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    Miami brides take note! CB2, Crate and Barrel's hip, ultra-modern sister store just opened their first location in the Sunshine State.... read more

    January 20, 2010 12:00 PM

    category: Florida Registry

  3. Key West venue

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    If you're on the hunt for an outdoor venue with history and charm, consider the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West.... read more

    January 13, 2010 12:00 PM

    category: Ceremonies & Receptions Florida

  4. Ready, set, shop!

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    Grab your bridesmaids, lace up your sneaks, and get ready to make a mad dash for the racks during the Filene's Basement Running of the Brides event in South Florida.... read more

    January 6, 2010 6:00 PM

    category: Florida Sales & Events Wedding Dresses

  5. Top it off

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    Cake toppers are a wonderful way to inject a little bit of whimsy into the wedding reception.... read more

    December 30, 2009 6:00 PM

    category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts

  6. How sweet it is

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    If you're looking for a sweet, locally-made treat to offer your guests as wedding favors, look into the confections by Peterbrooke Chocolatier.... read more

    December 16, 2009 6:00 PM

    category: Favors & Gifts Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts

  7. Real beauty

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    Miami-based makeup artist Leslie Munsell has just launched a new line of cosmetics called Beauty For Real.... read more

    December 9, 2009 6:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Florida

  8. A sweet shopping concept

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    Boca Raton is home to one of our favorite wedding shops—Papery & Cakery, a stationery and bakery hybrid boutique.... read more

    November 23, 2009 6:00 PM

    category: Florida Invitations & Stationery Wedding Cakes & Desserts

  9. How moving!

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    Moving announcements are a thoughtful way alert your loved ones to your new digs—definitely much more appreciated than a mass e-mail. ... read more

    November 1, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Florida Invitations & Stationery

  10. A cupcake alternative

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    Cupcakes are pretty much a guaranteed crowd-pleaser but if you're looking something a bit more unique, check out the desserts by Miami Beach-based Tea Time Cakes.... read more

    October 30, 2009 6:00 PM

    category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts

  11. Sheer bliss

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    Now you can skip Sephora for your lemon-and-sage body butter fix because the New York-based Bliss Spa just opened its first Florida location at the brand-new W Fort Lauderdale Hotel. ... read more

    October 24, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Florida

  12. Stay for the Cure

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    Treat yourself to a weekend of pampering as well as philanthropy at the Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach resort and you'll enjoy some pink perks that benefit The South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Race.... read more

    October 8, 2009 6:00 PM

    category: Florida

  13. Hair raiser

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    These darling headbands by Aventura-based line By Lilla are perfect for a bride who is forgoing a traditional veil for something a little more whimsical. ... read more

    October 4, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Accessories & Jewelry Florida

  14. A healthier alternative

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    If you're looking for a healthier alternative to the usual sugar-laden wedding sweets, consider the low-fat cupcakes by The Cupcake Chef, based in Delray.... read more

    September 27, 2009 12:00 PM

    category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts

  15. Creating a buzz

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    If you're looking for locally-made goodies to offer your guests as a wedding favor, consider made-in-Miami honey by The Fire Lady.... read more

    September 11, 2009 6:00 PM

    category: Favors & Gifts Florida

  16. Just opened

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    If you're looking for a swanky and sceney spot for your wedding's after-party or rehearsal dinner, consider Mr. Chow, the New York and Beverly Hills hot spot which just opened this month in the W South Beach.... read more

    August 30, 2009 12:00 PM

    category: Ceremonies & Receptions Florida

  17. Joe to go

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    A trend we like: Offering take-home favors for guests to enjoy as they depart from the reception. One of my favorite "valet favor" ideas is a steaming cup of coffee for the drive home. ... read more

    August 23, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Cocktails, Menus & Catering Favors & Gifts Florida

  18. Florida event alert!

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    This Saturday, head to the Solutions Bridal salon in Winter Park and try on gowns as you also check out the offerings from calligrapher Sarah Hanna and stationery boutique owner Darcy Sang of Pearl Beach Paperie. ... read more

    August 20, 2009 6:00 PM

    category: Florida Invitations & Stationery Sales & Events Wedding Dresses

  19. Alfred Angelo sale

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    Recessionistas mark your calendars! Alfred Angelo is opening their first bridal outlet store in Deerfield Beach, Florida.... read more

    August 14, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Florida Sales & Events

  20. Reconnect at the Ritz-Carlton

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    I recently met with representatives from The Ritz-Carlton's Caribbean and Mexico properties, and we got to talking about destination weddings. ... read more

    July 30, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Florida

  21. Lush lashes

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    Most makeup artists swear by false lashes to prettify your wedding-day look. But if you prefer something more lasting, consider getting semipermanent synthetic extensions from Miami Lashes, a local lash extension boutique with locations in North and South Miami. ... read more

    July 19, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Florida

  22. Lingerie sale

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    If you're on the hunt for some gorgeous honeymoon lingerie, or just hoping to add to your trousseau, La Perla is having a huge sale at its locations nationwide. ... read more

    July 14, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Accessories & Jewelry Boston California Chicago Florida NY, NJ and CT Sales & Events

  23. Local vino

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    Spice up your cocktail hour with locally-made wines from the Miami Winery.... read more

    July 8, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Cocktails, Menus & Catering Florida

  24. A $1,000 wedding (no joke!)

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    Calling all Florida brides on a budget: I just got word that the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort in Sunny Isles Beach is offering a beachfront wedding package for just $1,000. ... read more

    June 29, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Ceremonies & Receptions Florida

  25. Totally sweet!

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    Etiquette of Chocolate is one of my favorite sources for wedding cake inspiration, but I recently discovered the Orange Park-based confiserie offers chocolate favors, too.... read more

    June 12, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Favors & Gifts Florida

  26. Can't handle the cuteness

    Okay, so maybe this is a bit of a stretch, but I just can't help posting about these adorable note cards I found while browsing on Etsy. These breakfast-themed designs are from the Polka Dot Shop, based near Tampa.

    ... read more

    May 4, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Favors & Gifts Florida Invitations & Stationery

  27. Stationery spotlight

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    The current issue of Brides Florida is one of my favorites—we were lucky enough to feature such incredible real weddings!... read more

    March 27, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Florida Invitations & Stationery

  28. Miami event alert!

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    Calling all Miami brides: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami is hosting a wedding event this Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.... read more

    March 18, 2009 5:00 PM

    category: Florida Sales & Events

  29. Florida flavor

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    Stuck on ideas for welcome basket fillers? Try some locally-grown citrus fruits—your travel-weary guests will definitely appreciate a sweet (and healthy!) snack. ... read more

    March 15, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Favors & Gifts Florida

  30. Hot off the press: Brides Florida

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    To all of our Florida brides: I hope you've enjoyed the local coverage we've been featuring here on the blog. But for more Florida wedding goodness, be sure to pick up the latest issue of Brides Florida on newsstands now. ... read more

    March 7, 2009 6:00 AM

    category: Florida

  31. Underwater adventure

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    The stunning coral reefs that surround the Florida Keys are best seen in person, and a unique way to get a first-hand look is aboard a glass-bottom boat.... read more

    March 4, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Florida Showers & Parties

  32. In a lather

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    If you're looking to give your guests a locally-made wedding favor, try these beauty bars by Naturally Naked Soap in Miami Beach. ... read more

    February 23, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Favors & Gifts Florida

  33. Stylish silhouettes

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    We're seeing more and more weddings that feature a silhouette theme—what's great is that the motif can easily work with a vintage or a modern wedding theme. ... read more

    February 20, 2009 4:16 PM

    category: Florida Invitations & Stationery

  34. Come sail away

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    I was researching ideas for an article on non-clubbing bachelorette party ideas and came across the web site for St. Augustine's Freedom. ... read more

    February 8, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Florida Showers & Parties

  35. Tutu Cute

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    We here at Brides Local Magazines are obsessed with Etsy.com, home to all things handmade and a great site to hunt for wedding elements. Case in point: these adorable halter tutu dresses from TuTuCuteBaby in Estero.... read more

    February 5, 2009 6:00 PM

    category: Florida The Wedding Party

  36. Get the blues...in a good way

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    A signature cocktail is a simple but effective way to carry out your wedding style. Matching the drink's color to your overall palette is a good place to start.... read more

    February 4, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Colorado Florida

  37. Your Wedding Here

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    Every so often a wedding location hits my inbox that really "wows" me, and this photo of the over-water gazebo at Reach Resort in Key West made me want to pack my bags and head South. ... read more

    January 29, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Florida Wedding Planning

  38. The sweetest thing

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    I just came across this adorable cake design by The Sugar Monkey in Palm Beach. Click here to get inspired by pastry chef, Jennifer Reed's beautiful designs!... read more

    January 22, 2009 11:44 AM

    category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts

  39. TVtrip.com

    Since you don't often stay at hotels in the city you reside, recommending accommodations for your wedding guests can be tricky, even in your hometown. Enter TVtrip.com, a newly expanded website featuring easy-to-access videos of hotels in major U.S. cities. ... read more

    January 18, 2009 4:00 PM

    category: Atlanta Boston California Chicago Florida Houston NY, NJ and CT Philadelphia Wedding Planning

  40. Cupcakes in Coral Gables

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    The cupcake-as-wedding-cacke trend is going strong in Florida, and you can't beat the sweet offerings at Buttercream, in Coral Gables. ... read more

    January 1, 2009 6:00 PM

    category: Florida

  41. Cake monograms

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    I thought this was a pretty clever way to incorporate your new initials into your reception. Instead of topping your wedding cake with a single letter to represent your last name, ask your designer to create three smaller confections and use all of your initials, like these creations by It's Tasty Too, in Orlando. ... read more

    December 23, 2008 10:00 AM

    category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts

  42. Cupcake cuties

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    Jacksonville-based bakery CamiCakes makes some of the sweetest cupcakes I've seen. ... read more

    December 19, 2008 6:00 PM

    category: Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts

  43. Tropical paradise

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    I recently flew to Miami to attend a Brides Florida party held at The Palms Hotel in South Beach. The recently-renovated property has a balmy, tropical-island meets Southern plantation feel. ... read more

    November 14, 2008 5:30 PM

    category: Florida

  44. Perfectly sweet

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    If you've got a sweet tooth, be sure to check out the treats from Two Fat Cookies in Boca Raton. The confections would make wonderful wedding favors or for something even sweeter, offer your guests a dessert buffet.... read more

    October 30, 2008 8:00 PM

    category: Florida

  45. Perfectly preppy

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    This is probably one of the cutest ring pillows I've seen in a while. Pensacola-based online shop Sweet B Papers offers custom-designed ring pillows as well as fabric boutonnieres and garters.... read more

    October 11, 2008 12:00 PM

    category: Ceremonies & Receptions Florida Flowers & Decorations

  46. Stick with it

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    Vinyl decals are a super simple way to decorate your home but the removable wall stickers could easily be incorporated into your wedding, too.... read more

    October 4, 2008 6:18 AM

    category: Florida Flowers & Decorations

  47. Your gown, miniaturized

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    Okay, these might be a little too cutesy for some, but others may find them just plain adorable. The Miami-based company Keepsake Concepts creates wedding dress "favors"—miniature gowns that are actually filled with Jordan almonds.... read more

    September 29, 2008 6:00 AM

    category: Favors & Gifts Florida

  48. Taylor made

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    It's practically our staff mantra: The best wedding favors are edible ones. Bonus points if said favors are locally made. Miami-based event planner Kimesha Wing has been baking delicious cookies for friends and family for years before starting up Taylor Made Cookies.... read more

    September 23, 2008 8:00 AM

    category: Favors & Gifts Florida Wedding Cakes & Desserts

  49. In your area

    We're pleased to introduce a new feature to our Wedded Bits blog. Each week, our fabulous editors who publish the Brides Local Print magazines will post items from regions across the U.S.: Atlanta, Boston, California, Chicago, Colorado, Florida, Houston, MD, DC, and VA, Michigan, NY, NJ, and CT, and Philadelphia. By clicking on the blog category near you, we hope you'll learn about great new ideas, shops and wedding planning resources close to you. And if you have a comment or a tip, just leave it here. They'd love to hear from you! ... read more

    September 16, 2008 3:41 PM

    category: Atlanta Boston California Chicago Colorado Florida Houston MD, DC and VA Michigan NY, NJ and CT Philadelphia

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