Long Island Weddings

Bridal Planner: June 2008

Paul Lo Duca's fiancee models eye-catching gowns

When Rietsa Lelekakis was first asked out by Paul Lo Duca in 2006, several people told her to stay away. At the time, LoDuca was a popular catcher for the Mets whose messy divorce, reported dalliances and gambling debts were making tabloid front-page news. (Jun 5, 2008)

Wedding gowns for pregnant brides

Brides sporting the baby bump can walk down the aisle in style like never before. (Jun 5, 2008)

Bride gets buff before wedding

Denise Verde employed a unique method to lose weight and get in shape: She got married. (Jun 5, 2008)
Salon pros provide bridal makeover

Salon pros provide bridal makeover

Like every bride, you want to look spectacular. An important part of creating that red-carpet look is selecting a flattering hairstyle and appropriate makeup. Ideally, both should coordinate with your wedding gown and the tone of your wedding (formal, casual, day, evening). (Jun 5, 2008)

Personalizing a wedding day with monograms

Every bride wants to put her personal touch on her special day, and many of them are doing so with monogramming. (Jun 5, 2008)

LI planner caters to the full-figured bride

Chamein Canton has a message for all those brides who are obsessing about their weight before their wedding: Stop it! (Jun 5, 2008)

Bridal book reviews: 'His Cold Feet' and more

What. Is. Taking. Him. So. Long. To Ask Me To Marry Him?!? (Jun 5, 2008)

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