Wedding magazines
are a great way to get ideas for wedding favors and decorations.
However, you may have to thumb through hundreds of pictures before you
find a single article. The good news is that some of the best ideas
come from the pictures themselves rather than the handful of articles
you may find.

Wedding magazines are also good when you are looking for a gown. But
before you run out and order that $2000 Vera Wang, make sure it is
right for your body style. And remember that these magazines are
created to persuade you to spend more money, as the sumptuous affairs
depicted in glossy photo spreads just aren't realistic for most people.

Most of today's wedding magazines are reasonably priced thanks to
targeted circulation and advertising. This may comes as a surprise, but
most of the photo spreads in wedding magazines are purchased by the
photographer or require advertising in the magazine. Therefore don't
assume that the gowns on display were chosen by any objective criteria.

If you are looking to subscribe to several magazines leading up to your
ceremony, don't get out your credit card yet. Many also offer gift
subscription options, which makes it easy to drop a hint with your maid
of honor or bridesmaids. And you may find friends who can lend or
donate some recent issues which by now are weighing down their coffee
table or magazine stand.

Here is a quick review of three favorites you are likely to find at your local newsstand, bookstore, or salon:

Brides

The established favorite of traditional wedding planning. The sister
magazines include Modern Bride and Elegant Bride magazines. A recent
online article was entitled "Treat Your Bridesmaids to Sweet Send-Offs
Blooming With Style."

The Knot

A newer magazine with a fresh, upbeat style and a significant presence
online. Other related web sites include The Nest and Party Spot. A
popular feature of their web site is "Real Wedding of the Week."

Wedding Style

According to their own description, "Wedding Style Magazine assists
brides with choosing bridal gowns, wedding services and offers
informative, practical editorial content ... ". This is the place you
are most likely to find coverage of high-fashion clothing and luxury
destinations. The publisher, Grace Ormonde, has quickly built an
enviable reputation in the wedding industry with this lively magazine.

Wedding magazines can often seem like hundreds of pages of ads
sprinkled with a few useful ideas. And it can be hard to envision most
brides or bridesmaids wearing the "latest fashion". But if you are
willing to read several that match your particular style, you will
likely pick up some valuable ideas for your upcoming special day.

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