Weddingbee Blog

I decided to start a new feature where I review and summarize wedding magazines. This way you can decide whether or not to purchase a copy if you see a feature that interests you. Our first selection is the Summer 2006 issue of In Style Weddings which just hit newsstands this week.

Emilie de Ravin of Lost is on the cover, and it’s a slightly thinner issue with 282 pages total. So let’s begin!

• 3 page section on Rome - what to see & do, where to stay, and where to shop and eat.
• 4 page spread on fashion for the budget conscious bride (some good tips on how to save on your wedding dress).
• Tips on save the dates with a 4 page photo spread.
• 4 page article on how to plan a rehearsal dinner.
• 5 page layout recreating bridal fashion from movies like Monster-in-Law, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Legally Blonde 2.
• 9 page layout featuring 5 real women of different sizes outfitted by bridesmaid dress designers Saeyoung Vu, Simple Silhouettes, Thread, and Ann Taylor.
• 3 page photo layout of romantic, glamorous, and rock and roll rings.
• 2 page photo layout of 10 veils in different price ranges and a veil Q&A page.
• 7 page layout of make-up looks for a beach wedding, evening cocktails, afternoon garden party, and black tie event.
• 6 page layout of red-carpet hair - Jennifer Garner’s casual chic, Jessica Alba’s sculpted waves, and more.
• 4 page layout of bridesmaids gifts.
• 8 page feature on covergirl Emilie de Ravin.
• Ron Ben Israel creates 5 beautiful flower-themed cakes.
• 10 page photo spread on top seven trends in wedding dresses.
• Celebrity weddings: actor Erik Palladino, skateboarder Tony Hawk, actress Bethany Joy Lenz, actress LisaRaye McCoy.

In Style Weddings is one of my favorite wedding magazines simply for the quality of its ideas, features, and photo layouts. Highly recommended.

On newsstands now for $5.99.