To celebrate our newly redesigned May issue, we're launching our biggest giveaway ever, a Giveaway-a-Day. Every day in the month of May (there are 31, just in case you wanted to know) will be dedicated to giving away a fabulous product that we l-o-v-e.

From Chanel nail polishes (May 1st) to a his/her luggage set from Hartmann (May 3rd) to little white Beyond Vintage dresses that scream rehearsal dinner (May 8th) to customized Tervis Tumblers for your entire bridal party (May 15th) to gorgeous Ruche necklaces (May 21st), a SPANX bridal kit (May 24th), diamond wedding bands from Samuels Jewelers (May 11th) and an incredible grand prize (you'll have to check back to find out that one), we've pretty much got you covered. Check back tomorrow to see the entire list of 31 prizes.

Here's how it works:

1. Check with Brides.com every morning to hear about the amazing prize up for grabs that day.
2. Head over to our Win Page (Brides.com/win) to SIGN UP. It only takes 30 seconds, tops (we timed it).
3. Wait to hear back if you're a lucky winner. Don't worry, we wont make you twiddle your thumbs too long! (Winners will be alerted via email no later than June 15th.)
4. Repeat the next day and the day after that, so on and so forth...

We're so thrilled to be giving away these incredible prizes to our loyal fans. All the fun begins tomorrow as 50 lucky winners will receive our favorite wedding-worthy Chanel nail polish in "Ballerina". Check back and throw your hat in the ring to win BIG. It all begins tomorrow!

*Just remember, you can sign up to win each day's dedicated prize (that's 31 separate giveaway items!), but you have to keep coming back to sign up. Limit 1 person per entry per day. Winners will be selected at random.

—Gray MacDonald

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Photo: Courtesy of Ron Ben-Israel Cakes

The offices at Condé Nast were all abuzz today as Brides unveiled our new May cover! To celebrate, our friend Ron Ben-Israel of Ron Ben Israel Cakes whipped up a masterpiece creation complete with a life-like pair pearl studded Christian Louboutins, atop of shoe boxes from the likes of Carolina Herrera, Alexander McQueen's Snake Skin Knuckle Box Clutch, even a sparkly engagement ring, all resting on stacks of the brand-new May issue.

Dotting the creation was the May cover's featured flower: a Magnolia Blossom. It's simply stunning and was hard to imagine digging a fork into...until we were told what was inside: alternating vanilla and chocolate cake with Grand Marnier raspberry and dulce de leche buttercream.

Get the scoop on the beautiful changes to the new May issue of Brides.

—Gray MacDonald

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Both fluid and formfitting at the same time, Lazaro's beaded and embroidered mermaid gown gave our March cover an easy, girlie aesthetic. Since the dress already had a bit of bling, we toned down the accessories with an Haute Bride Swarovski elements hair comb, Kwiat diamond and platinum studs and a Fred Leighton diamond ring. LMD Floral created a sweet soft pink bouquet of French anemones and senecio foliage.

Think this is the dress for you? Our Dressing Room allows you to virtually try it on, along with tons of other beautiful dresses featured in the magazine. Don't forget to complete the look by trying on the perfect virtual hairstyle in our Beauty Salon, too!

—Beth Swanson

In celebration of yesterday's lovefest, BRIDES parked its "Love Truck" in the heart of New York City and invited all of Times Square to step inside to declare their love on brides.com. For five hours, visitors and Valentines alike shared stories and lessons of love via livestream while enjoying cups of hot chocolate and winning diamond jewelry from jcpenney. (And what's not to love about diamond jewelry?)

Meanwhile, outside the truck, a sea of couples from around the world participated in an annual mass "Renewal of the Vows" ceremony, which, if you missed it, you can watch back here.

—Phillip B. Crook

It's that time of the year! Every January and August, nearly 3,000 companies descend on the New York International Gift Fair to show off their latest goods. And as magazine editors, we spend six days walking miles of vendor booths (we're on day three and already feeling the burn) in order to scope out what will fill future issues of BRIDES, as well store shelves near you next season for home, office, primping, accessorizing, and general gifting (think wedding favors, big-day looks, bridesmaids' gifts, and decor ideas). Check out what we're loving so far this show, and come back daily for our latest obsessions, hot off the convention-center floor:

Photos: Jackie Lebowitz

Kobo Candle & Potted Plant
Lots of brides look for guest favors that won't end up in the garbage after the night is over. Eco-conscious brides, or anyone looking to give the favors a second life, should look no further. Kobo introduces candles that transform into repottable plants—Somerset thyme, Siam poppy, sweet sunflower. It's the perfect favor for doing double duty.

Cose Nuove Swedish Dish Cloths
Not only are these dish cloths both absorbent and reusable, but they also come in a multitude of patterns that will match any color scheme and brighten even the dullest of kitchens. Say goodbye to smelly sponges and rolls of paper towels, and hello to the newest trend in kitchen cleaning.

Yellow Owl Workshop Stamp Sets
As a huge DIY fan, I was completely head over heels for Yellow Owl Workshop's stamps. Novice crafters will appreciate having all the tools necessary to make their own creations—invitations, escort cards, save-the-dates—while those with more experience have the option to personalize their design and colors.

Bellocq Tea Assortments
Bridesmaids—or even a stressed out bride-to-be—will love a box of Bellocq's tea samplings. Choose from eight packaged loose teas in flavors such as Majorelle Mint, Bellocq Breakfast, and The Queen's Guard, which come in the signature bright yellow box.

—Jackie Lebowitz

Photo: Courtesy of TLC

Each week, Monte Durham of TLC's Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta helps guide women through the wedding-dress-shopping experience. We picked his brain about whom brides should take to the wedding salon—and what they should do if their posse suddenly goes mental.

Whom should you bring when you go dress-shopping?
Monte: Every girl wants her mom there. And it's best to bring at least one person who shares your vision. If things are going astray, I take the person who seems to center the bride—could be the mom, could be the sister—and let them have a moment together to reevaluate.

What if the people who are supposed to be there to help the bride start heckling her instead?
Let's say you invite five people—sister, mother, two friends, and a cousin—and tell them to tell you exactly what they think. Let the cameras roll, because they're going to tell you exactly what they think. Sometimes they do it just to be mean: "You're going to wear that? Don't you remember your prom?" We once had a mom saying really hurtful things about the bride's stomach—keep in mind the bride was a cheerleader! I can tell a girl that she looks incredible all I want, but at the end of the day, she's going to listen to her mom.

How do you handle that?
I take charge of the appointment and say, "Guess what—only one person is speaking, and it's not you!" Sometimes I just take the bride aside and tell her it's time to go home, because that's the only thing that will get her mind clear.

For more of our Q&A with Monte Durham, check out the February 2012 issue of BRIDES, on sale now. —Jennifer Cress

BRIDES magazine is now available on the Barnes & Noble Nook and Kindle Fire. Dresses are more stunning, colors are more vibrant, and honeymoon locales are lusher on these digital seven-inch screens.

If you're already a print subscriber, the Nook Color tablet edition is free with your subscription. To activate, download the free trial of BRIDES from barnesandnoble.com, then follow Barnes & Noble's e-mail instructions on how to activate your continuous access. Not a print subscriber? That's okay. You'll be able to buy individual issues as well.

To get BRIDES on Kindle Fire, visit amazon.com. For a limited time, when you download the tablet edition of BRIDES, you'll get three months free. Nothing like instant gratification!

Download the February issue, on sale now. For a list of all our apps and digital editions, visit us at brides.com/apps.

We wanted our February bride's look to be natural and effortless—with a dash of extra polish for her big day. The loose chignon and glowing, rosy cheeks are the beauty looks of the moment and complement the soft, fluid White by Vera Wang satin-faced organza A-line gown with a black horsehair sash. As per our usual M.O., jewelry was kept restrained, this time with Forevermark's delicate 18-karat-white-gold diamond drop earrings. But our bride isn't all pretty and no pop—we love the bright red bouquet of garden roses, anemones, ranunculus, geranium leaf, and jasmine by LMD, Lewis Miller Design.

Think this is the dress for you? Click here to virtually try on this style, along with tons of other beautiful dresses featured in the magazine. Don't forget to complete the look by trying on the perfect virtual hairstyle, too! —Beth Swanson

We love giving away free stuff—a Hawaiian honeymoon, a TV-and-Blu-ray-player combo pack along with a Bridesmaids DVD, even a once-in-a-lifetime chance to have Train sing "Marry Me" for your first dance. This time around, one lucky winner will win $10,000—no strings attached! Spend the money on your dress, your honeymoon, your wedding venue, your photographer...you get the point. Enter now for your chance to win. Hurry! This sweeps ends on January 16. What would you do with the extra cash? —Jackie Lebowitz

The heated competition between the contestants wasn't the only aspect of our segment on Next Great Baker that had viewers buzzing. From the flood of comments we received, it seems you guys love the wedding dresses that inspired the contestants' cakes just as much as we do! Read on for more about the three gowns featured in the episode we appeared in this month.

Photo by Lucy Schaeffer/BRIDES

For the "vintage romance"-inspired look, we chose this slim, one-shoulder Jenny Packham design for its soft cobweb feel. A touch of sparkle makes it perfect for a wedding.

Photo by Lucy Schaeffer/BRIDES

When considering a "fantasy princess"-themed wedding, we immediately thought of this Ines Di Santo dress. The strapless confection, paired with a heavily beaded bodice and a full skirt, make it the epitome of a girly-girl gown.

Photo by Lucy Schaeffer/BRIDES

The graphic embellished bodice and simple Empire-waist skirt on this Ugo Zaldi gown provide a sophisticated and sleek look with a bit of art-deco influence—perfect for a glamorous Hollywood-inspired celebration. —Beth Swanson

As editors of BRIDES, we know it takes major moolah to throw a wedding, so we decided to give one lucky bride $10,000 to spend on whatever she wants. Enter now through January 16 for your chance to win. And if you subscribe to BRIDES, you'll not only automatically be entered to win, but you'll also receive a cute tote and a copy of our 50 Ways to Save guide, all for free. So stop stressing about going over budget and enter now—that dream dress (or cake! or honeymoon!) might actually become a reality! —Jennifer Cress

For our January cover, we wanted to ring in a new year with a fresh look, and Carolina Herrera's stunner, with its embroidered black-and-white floral motif, was the head-turner we were searching for. To keep all eyes on the dress, the BRIDES fashion team outfitted our cover girl with beautiful and understated diamond earrings and a ring from H.Stern. The soft pink bouquet by Zezé Flowers made up of roses, hydrangeas, dahlias, and Japanese cucurmas complements the flower at the gown's waist.

Want to see if this daring black-and-white dress is something you would try for your wedding? Click here to virtually try on this style, along with tons of other beautiful dresses featured in the magazine. Once you have found your dress, don't forget to complete the look by trying on the perfect virtual hairstyle, too! —Beth Swanson

Back in August, Buddy "Cake Boss" Valastro and his crew invaded the BRIDES office to film a challenge—which aired last night—for his hit TLC show Next Great Baker. Here's a quick recap if you missed the episode: The contestants were split into three teams, each of which had to create a wedding cake inspired by an assigned theme: "vintage romance," "princess," or "Hollywood glam." The winning team's creation would be featured in BRIDES.

In the end, Buddy and his guest judge, BRIDES fashion editor Terrie Collymore, chose the gorgeous "vintage romance" confection created by Chad Fitzgerald, Heather Grubb, Ryan Cimorelli, and Marissa Lopez. Be sure to pick up our January issue to see the winning cake, and keep tuning in on Mondays at 9 p.m. to find out who wins the grand prize: his or her own feature in an upcoming issue!

Also, check out the exclusive video above to see what actually went down when Buddy and the bakers took over our digs.—Jennifer Cress

Photo: Luigi Menduni (cupcakes by Magnolia Bakery)

Last night, BRIDES magazine reached 100,000 Facebook likes—woohoo! We celebrated this morning with cupcakes for breakfast, made by our friends at Magnolia Bakery. (Visit them at magnoliabakery.com, where you can place an order online for your own baked goods including brownies, bars, and cookies.)

Big thanks to all our amazing fans. We love reaching excited brides-to-be and browsing through all the insightful, fun, and—sometimes—crazy comments. Keep the suggestions, questions, and shout-outs coming!

Our next goal is to reach the big 1 mil. We may just splurge on a full-blown wedding cake to mark that milestone! —Jackie Lebowitz