This is it! My last blog before the big day and I've saved my favorite vendor for last, my florist. I first heard of Martha & Co Martha as she was the florist for a friend's wedding. I used her services for a birthday party I threw for my parents and her work was flawless. She is really multi-talented and wears so many hats. Naturally, and without hesitation, I chose her to be my wedding florist. Given my nervousness and anxiety over all of the planning that had to go into this big day, I met with Martha a total of 5 times! As you may know, this isn't the norm! One or two meetings should be all that you need. 

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Need some inspiration as you brainstorm backdrops and settings for your engagement session?

It can be a tough decision—many brides want something different and never before seen. But think outside of the box a little bit and consider a place that's personal and special for you and your groom to be:

Where You First Met

This could be anything—your high school, a bar... at least this way, you'll always remember the place where it all first started.

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Wedding season is coming, ladies and gentleman!

Although your social calendar is filling up fast and furiously, save yourself the last-minute mad dash to your local mall or boutique to find an ensemble for your upcoming weddings. By thinking ahead, you may be able to avoid a "who wore it best situation" and find a unique, perfect outfit that's wedding appropriate.

As you piece together your sartorial vision, remember the cardinal wedding guest rule: Wearing white as a guest is not encouraged, and as many brides would say, frowned upon.

To kick start your planning process, check out some of our favorite looks for summer 2016:

1. Petal to the Medal

This bardot, mesh hybrid gown from Asos is a perfect blend of elegance and whimsy. Pair it with some nude pumps to hit it out of the park.

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When I heard that there was going to be a bridal bar at last year's Harsanik Bridal Show, I was so excited! I had recently heard about lash extensions so I definitely wanted to try them. When I arrived at the bridal show, I met Lynette from Lynette Marie Skincare and Lashes. Her bubbly personality was so welcoming!

Lynette specializes in skincare and lashes at Tranquility Spa in La Canada which is conveniently local for me. Lynette did a demo of what eyelash extensions would be like on me. She reminded me that when you are on your honeymoon, you don't want to have to wake up and put mascara on. Especially if you are going somewhere tropical where you are going to be in the water often.

George and Megan Safar met in Miami in 2010 while on vacation with friends. Even though they met away from home, they already had one thing in common which was a group of mutual friends from Church. Following their meeting in Miami, they came back to California and started dating. After 6 years of dating, George proposed to Megan in Lake Tahoe on a hot air balloon ride, overlooking the lake with a beautiful sunrise, and champagne toasts. The couple got married with a stunning ceremony and reception on August 16, 2014 and we're very excited to share all the details and the beautiful photos from Vic Studios. 

We asked Megan to share their wedding planning experience and here's what she had to say...

Weddings are filled with emotional and beautiful mother-daughter and mother-son moments. In honor of Mother's Day, we are sharing our favorite mother of the bride and mother of the groom moments. 

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Every bride loves to be spoiled for her special day and the bridal party party big role in doing so! While the bride is overwhelmed with planning all the details, the Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids can remind her of the little special things and show their love and support...after all, they are her closest and most trusted friends and/or sisters!

One way to do this is through gifts...but not just any gifts. It's always helpful for a bride to receive some of the small wedding items to check off her list! Also, since their wedding day is one of the most important days of her life, memorable or meaningful gifts are much appreciated.

Here are 15 gift ideas that every bride will love:

With only two pre-wedding blogs left, Serj and I are so excited that it's finally May and our countdown is getting shorter and shorter! Today's blog is all about the men!

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Choosing their attire is the main decision we had to make for all the men involved in the wedding. The first step in the process was deciding whether the gentlemen would be wearing tuxes or suits. After some advice and some of our own research we decided to go with rented tuxes. In addition to our 6 man wedding party, we also wanted to rent tuxes for our dads and Serj's younger brothers, a grand total of 11 tuxes! So after researching for a company that would be accommodating to everyone's schedules and make sure that there were no errors, we decided to go with Bridal & Tux 4 U in Glendale.

Banquet Halls have been the preferred choice for reception venues for many Armenian couples over the years. In the ever-changing wedding industry, it is important for banquet halls to continue to adopt new trends and meet the needs of their clients. L.A. Banquets and Anoush Banquet Halls and Catering have done just so! With over 30 years of experience, the company is the largest multi-unit operation in Glendale and North Hollywood and has hosted over thousands of events over the years!

Alas, the Big Day has passed!

The memories of your beautiful ceremony and reception are still very much alive in the hearts and minds of your beloved guests, however. Each and every one of them came to dine, dance and celebrate with you in honor of your nuptials.

To remind your guests just how grateful you are that they attended your wedding, make sure to send them a special thank you card. Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind before the thank you cards are signed, sealed and delivered.

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