table of contents inspiration planning CLEVELAND 2018 Front Cover & Table of Contents Photos by: Rustic White Photography Photo by: Artistic Photography, Inc. Dressing your Bridesmaids . . . . . . . . . . 14 Find a Dress for Mom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 You’re Invited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Decor We Adore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Perfect Petals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Rules of Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 A Piece of Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Local Loves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Perfecting Your Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Hidden Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 A Helping Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Invitation Etiquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 You Said Yes (The Pre-Parties) . . . . . . . 40 Writing Your Vows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Let’s Go + See (Travel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Wedding Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 A GLIMPSE INTO TRADITIONAL INDIAN WEDDINGS ® Publisher: Jadlyn Incorporated 1930 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road Akron, Ohio 44333 330-670-9545 • 216-393-5677 FAX: 330-670-9546 admin@TodaysBride.com www.TodaysBride.com Chief Marketing Officer: James J. Frericks Chief Operating Officer: Denise L. Frericks Vice President: Jennifer Judy Fyffe Director of Sales & Bridal Marketing: Rachel Yagl Bridal Marketing Account Manager: Whitney Miller Office Manager: Colleen Ahern Creative Director: Kate Wolfram Content Editor: Madison Frericks Social Media Stylist: Jordan Thi Content & Marketing Stylist: Taylor Jarvis Intern: Danielle Johnson Today’s Bride magazine is published annually in both the Greater Akron/Canton area (November) covering Summit, Stark, Portage, Wayne and Me- dina counties and in the Greater Cleveland area (June) covering Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lo- rain counties. All articles and advertisements are property of Jadlyn Incorporated and may not be reproduced without the publisher’s written per- mission. Jadlyn Incorporated is not responsible or liable for any errors, misprints, misquotes or omissions. Copyright © 2017-18. All rights reserved. Today’s Bride is not responsible for unsolicited ed- itorial material unless a self-addressed stamped return envelope is included. Advertisement in this publication does not imply the endorsement of Today’s Bride Magazine, Jadlyn Inc. or any of its representatives. For further information call our offices at 330.670.9545 or 216.393.5677. Printed in the USA. 82 Real Weddings Inspiration to create the wedding of your dreams 46 2 | TODAY’S BRIDE READ MORE AT TODAYSBRIDE.COM