When it comes to your wedding day it pays to be prepared. To help, we rounded up the not-so-obvious essentials every bride should stash in her kit

When it comes to your wedding day, "better safe than sorry" should be your motto. Being prepared can turn a potential disaster into a mere small mishap. For starters, you've probably already thought to have these basics on hand: blotting papers to prevent a makeup meltdown, hairspray to keep the frizz at bay, and tissues to touch up smudges and dry those happy tears. But what about those…  See more »

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Kick off your bridal grooming routine right with these cheerful tunes that will boost your mood and calm your nerves

When it comes to weddings, there's more musical merriment to consider than just the first dance. To start your big day off right, you're going to need some mood-boosting, nerve-calming tunes while you get ready. So I consulted wedding music maestro Casey Campbell, CEO of Vox DJs, based in Manhattan Beach, Calif. for help rounding up the ultimate collection of songs that'll have you and your bridal…  See more »

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Still looking for the perfect hairstyle for your big day? Duchess Catherine has got it covered. See the step-by-step instructions on how to steal her latest 'do

Duchess Catherine (formerly Kate Middleton) may have just topped Vanity Fair's best-dressed list, but I am way more obsessed with her beauty moves. This week the Duchess wowed me yet again with a rare updo, which I think may be the most perfect bridal inspiration of 2012. Elegant, simple, and ideal for a slew of gown types -- I had to get the scoop on how to achieve the style. So I chatted…  See hairstyle »

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Searching for the perfect 'do for your "I Dos?" Check out our favorite A-list hairstyles straight from the red carpet

Up, down, braids, twists -- there are a million options when it comes to your bridal hairstyle. Luckily, visualizing your choice is a cinch thanks to Hollywood. Celebrities are attending events almost every day of the year, which means one thing: endless examples of amazing hairstyles. We know you may not have time to flip through galleries of pictures with all that planning you've got to do, so…  See hairstyles »

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Hollywood skin care guru Kate Somerville shares her top tips for achieving complexion perfection for your big day

There are a few things that can really put a damper on a perfect wedding day: Stormy skies, a spilled glass of red wine on your gown, and a zit the size of a dime on your chin. We can't help you much with the first two (other than to suggest chardonnay over merlot), but we can solve that last one. Clear, glowing skin is definitely possible for any bride, but it takes more than stopping in for a…  See tips »

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