AS A BEAUTY EDITOR AT THE KNOT, I'll try anything once. Sometimes this is a super perk (hello, fancy facials). Sometimes it’s risky, like the time I went in for trendy highlights and came out a peroxide blonde. For better or for worse, I’ve tested (a

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Ultimately, your cake should reflect the look and feel of your celebration—which is a bit hard to do if you haven’t planned any of it yet. Consider this our permission to move your confectionery to-dos a little bit lower on your list (you’ll ideally

WHY IT WORKS Saying “I Do” in autumn is all about embracing the dramatic atmosphere of the season, so concentrate on working with colors that pack on the saturation. Traditional fall shades like inky navy blue and rich burgundy get a very 2020 upgrad

Sustainable weddings are on the rise, and we’re here for it. Consider “upcycling” your wedding by committing to zero waste or a reduced carbon footprint. A lighter version includes resetting a family stone, sourcing locally grown food or hiring vendo

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Less is more for Sarah Black (27 and a pediatric resident physician) and Martin Kohn (29 and a senior planning analyst), who brought a minimalist attitude to their wedding design. “I wanted to keep it simple and elegant,” Sarah says. “Our only ceremo

For their wedding, Blaire Johns (27) and Kyle Harder (35), who both work in marketing, brought the charm of Tuscany to Telluride, a place close to Blaire’s heart. “We got married at my grandparents’ ranch,” she says. “It’s a sacred place for my famil

Denver natives Angela Murray (29 and a content marketing specialist) and Esteban Romero (30 and a fleet maintenance planner) have their own vibe—and their wedding exemplified it seamlessly. “We found inspiration in our personal style as a couple,” An

A love of adventure is what brought Meredith Parsley (32 and works in communications) and Wayne Bryan (33 and works in logistics) together. “I saw his online dating profile was full of crazy pictures and I asked him if he had gone on any adventures t

As a pair, Bryn Gelaro (29 and a social worker and director of a nonprofit) and Chelsey Pas (33 and a wedding photographer) always bring the fun. Case in point: their wedding. After Chelsey proposed with a ring box made of LEGOs in a comic book store

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MELISSA+DANE ALMA, KS “After Dane’s mom passed away, a dear friend and Sioux elder wrapped and blessed him in a morning star quilt,” Melissa says. “At our ceremony, she blessed us together as a couple in the same piece.” Embrace your inner green thum

RACHEL+KEVIN BALTIMORE “It was always important for Kevin and me to include our pups in the ceremony,” Rachel says. “They’re rescues and don’t handle large crowds well, so this was my way of having them with me as I walked down the aisle.” Shoes aren

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JOEY+SCOTT CINCINNATI “Our genius designer paid tribute to the thousands of miles we traveled when we were long distance,” Scott says. “The path on the ampersand is the highway we drove to get to each other on I-71 in Ohio.” Looking for a subtle way

My partner and I are both major introverts—we don’t do PDA and hate being the center of attention—so a traditional ceremony seems really scary to us. Are there ways for us to rethink the structure to fit our personalities? Your wedding ceremony shoul

Veils are an easy way to express yourself. But with so many options to choose from, how do you know which one’s right for you? We broke down all the different styles, including the latest trends, with tips on how to wear them so you can uncover (sorr

CEREMONY SITE Evergreen RECEPTION SITE The Ramble Hotel, Denver FLOWERS Lace and Lilies PHOTOGRAPHY Kimberly Orrison/Kind Honey Photography GOWN Olvi’s, Kleinfeld Bridal, New York City SUIT Suitsupply HARPER’S ATTIRE David’s Bridal; flower crown: Lac

If you’ve been dreaming of a courthouse ceremony, backyard celebration or even an intimate dinner party, this is the dress code for you. While casual dress usually means anything goes, you’ll want to look put together in your photos. To pull this off