Wedding

Peter Som Designs Wedding Gowns For BHLDN — and You Can Shop Them Now

Peter Som has teamed up with Anthropologie's bridal label, BHLDN, to create a three-piece wedding capsule — two gowns and one minidress — as part of the B-Inspired collection.

Peter Som has teamed up with Anthropologie's bridal label, BHLDN, to create a three-piece wedding capsule — two gowns and one minidress — as part of the B-Inspired collection. The best part? It's now available to shop online. Drawing inspiration from his namesake line, he uses his recognizable trademark design to infuse effortless elegance alongside a much more romantic aesthetic. The proof is in the delicate sheer detailing, soft ruffle-front edges, and the pretty floral embellishments at the neckline of his shorter creation. With prices ranging from $1,200 to $3,000, it's the kind of capsule that delivers dreamy wedding-day confections without having to go (too) overboard on the investment.

Keep reading to see the complete Peter Som for BHLDN collection.

digital culture

7 New Themes From Appy Couple, an Essential App For the Modern Bride

Appy Couple, available on iPhone and Android, is a must-have mobile application for tech-savvy couples on their way to wedded bliss.

Appy Couple, available on iPhone and Android, is a must-have mobile application for tech-savvy couples on their way to wedded bliss.

Appy Couple, which provides tools to create a completely customized mobile app with all the info wedding attendees need, added a new theme collection called Designed by Brides created in collaboration with Brides magazine — just in time for wedding planning season. Newlyweds-to-be can choose from themes like "Romantic Floral" or "Colorful Country," then plan for the big day with matching inspiration boards.

Take a look at Appy Couple's new themes ($28 each) and the wedding style that inspired them, then let us know if you're going to use the app for your well-connected commitment ceremony.

Still need help tackling the seating plan? Organize all the little details for the big day with our nine essential apps for brides-to-be.

Editor's Pick

The World's Geekiest Proposals

Forget Paris or the gondolas of Venice.

Forget Paris or the gondolas of Venice. When you hear how one proposal went down, you'll understand why it's getting loads of attention and being called the nerdiest proposal of all time. Here's the story: a physicist got down on one knee in front of his girlfriend of seven years (a physicist herself) and handed her a piece of paper.

What was it, you might ask? Why, a paper called "Two Body Interactions: A Longitudinal Study" that read like a legitimate academic study. There was an abstract, a graph of happiness over time, and a conclusion. The summary of findings showed "that the projected happiness is upward with high confidence," and it even included a checkbox below the words, "The subjects response to the proposal should be indicated below." Of course, she checked yes.

If that story got you all fuzzy inside, you'll enjoy these other tales of truly geeky proposals:

  • Game day — A love story, from virtual to reality. One couple was playing City of Heroes, an online game where players become superheroes, and were sitting next to each other in real life. The girlfriend asked her boyfriend not to look at her screen, but when she finally gave him the go-ahead, she had her character kneel down and propose. He accepted in the game but, like a true gentleman, turned to her in real life and said yes.
  • Three-letter word — Talk about playing for keeps. Arik and Jenny did the Sunday crossword puzzle together every week, so he thought it only natural to propose to her that way. He got the editor of the Boston Globe magazine to join in on the plan; the puzzle was called "Popping the Question," and the clue for 116 Across sealed the deal.
  • Coding for a cause —The list wouldn't be complete without a coding story. One guy used the programming language Perl to write code in the shape of a heart that asked his girlfriend to marry him; it even included a line at the bottom that read "be $mine for @ever."

See the rest of the list after the jump.

Wedding

Pop Goes the Wedding: Tablescapes Inspired by Ladies Who Rock

Wedding inspiration can come from the most unlikely sources, as we saw at this year's San Francisco Wedding Fair, which featured several pop-star-inspired tablescapes designed by wedding- and event-planning company Floramor Studios.

Wedding inspiration can come from the most unlikely sources, as we saw at this year's San Francisco Wedding Fair, which featured several pop-star-inspired tablescapes designed by wedding- and event-planning company Floramor Studios. From edgy to sweet, these extravagant tables take on the personalities and musical styles of female singers like Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift. Find your own star-worthy inspiration for your big day with these rockin' ideas!

Celebrity Weddings

Stars Make a Case For Eloping

Thinking about eloping? Your family might not approve, but these celebrities have your back.

Thinking about eloping? Your family might not approve, but these celebrities have your back. Janet Jackson and her billionaire beau, Wissam Al Mana, are the latest pair to marry in secret, as we found out this week when they confirmed they married in a "private and beautiful" ceremony — last year! With their every move constantly in the public eye, stars having undercover weddings seems unexpected if not impossible. But there are celebrities who have managed to escape the spotlight with their one and only to elope in private, intimate weddings. Elements of surprise and impulse can mean more passion and romance. If you're engaged and longing to elope, take a look back with us now at some of the celebrity couples who've secretly wed.

relationships

Would You Be These Bros' Wedding Date?

Two New York bros (literally and figuratively), Dave and Mike, have posted a Craigslist ad soliciting dates for a cousin's impending wedding.

Two New York bros (literally and figuratively), Dave and Mike, have posted a Craigslist ad soliciting dates for a cousin's impending wedding. Besides including very bro-tastic photos of themselves, the ad promises "adventure, mystery, suspense, and true love" for the lucky ladies. These brothers prove that a sense of humor can go a long way with women — so far they've had more than 500 women respond to the ad! If you're interested, you (and a friend or sister) better get in line. Read the ad below and weigh in: would you go to a wedding with a complete stranger?

My brother and I are looking for wedding dates for our cousin's wedding in majestic Saratoga, New York on March 23rd, 2013.

We've been told by the bride that bringing dates is "mandatory" so we "won't harass all of my friends all night" and "stay under control". Rather than ask some fringe women in our lives to go and face the inevitable 'does this mean he wants to take it to the next level!?' questions, we'd rather bring complete strangers and just figure it out. Still reading? In anticipation of your questions we've developed an FAQ section below.

Dave, Mike... What's in it for me?
• An excuse to get dressed up
• Open bar & food all night
• Eccentric/downright dangerous bro-2-bro dance moves (may need to sign a waiver)
• Adventure
• Mystery
• Suspense
• True Love
• Royalties once our night's story is developed into a romantic comedy*
*if this happens (we estimate the chances at 85%) we refuse the right to let Ashton Kutcher play either of our characters, however, we will consider him for a supporting role.

SO - What are you fellas like, anyway?

Oh us? We're both in our 20s, single, dashingly tall, Anglo-Saxon, respectfully athletic, love to party, completely house trained, relaxed, passionate, smell great, have cool hair, clean up nice, boast great tie collections, will promise to shave, love our mother, have seen Love Actually several times, controversial, provocative, short-sighted (with a big picture mentality), raw, emotional, sensitive but still bad boys.

What should us ladies be like?

You should respond in pairs as you'll want to know at least 1 person at this wedding. Sisters (twins?!) are preferable, but we'll take friends, or even enemies. You should be attractive or our aunts will judge you, but not TOO attractive or one of our uncles might grope you. You should be relaxed and easy going as we'll probably make up flattering lies about you on the spot. You should own a dress, or be able to acquire one because we don't have any. If (when) you respond you should send some pictures of yourself so we know you've met the above requirements. Feel free to include a resume; this is a classy wedding and we're looking for well-rounded women. Interesting/unique pairings are encouraged; don't be afraid to make yourself stand out!

This feels kinda creepy, are you guys Craigslist killers?
No. Well, if you want to be techni.. nevermind. No, we aren't. We just genuinely want to do something different and we don't see any other way to approach it. What would verify our normalness? Facebook? Instagram? We can have a pre-date screening (interview) prior to the wedding and play 20 questions over a coupla cocktails if you'd like?

We're IN! What now?
First off -- smart thinking. Email us, send along some pictures, information, high school athletic stats, questions, etc. We'll take it from there.

Source: Craigslist
Wedding

The Ultimate Celebrity Engagement Ring Slideshow

The latest celebrity to confirm their plans to wed is Andy Samberg!

The latest celebrity to confirm their plans to wed is Andy Samberg! The funnyman went public with his engagement to singer Joanna Newsom over the weekend at the Independent Spirit Awards, and she went on to wear her new ring at the Vanity Fair Oscars bash.

We've seen lots of blingy baubles on the hands of famous women over the years. Some of the relationships have come and gone, but ring photos are here to stay.

Click through to see over 100 of the precious gems!

Source: Alex Gutierrez, Getty, Film Magic, Wenn.com, INFDaily.com, and Instagram user jamie_sigs, Bauer Griffin Online

Wedding

South Beach Wedding Inspiration For a Sunny Big Day

In honor of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival that kicked off on Thursday, we're highlighting some of the most stunning weddings from the sunny Florida city.

In honor of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival that kicked off on Thursday, we're highlighting some of the most stunning weddings from the sunny Florida city. With an emphasis on sand, sun, color, and wildly glamorous details, these nuptials prove that you can create a variety of moods in the same setting. Some couples went with vintage-inspired looks while others chose Old Hollywood designs or bright, tropical themes, so take a look at these gorgeous South Beach weddings to gather ideas for your own big day!

Source: I Heart Weddings, Robert Rios Photography, and Michelle March Photography via Style Me Pretty