Celebrity Weddings 2013 Secrets Revealed on Today's HOA

Tune in at 3pm EST today, December 18th, for the details on the A-list weddings of the year with Glamour's Kim Fusaro and Harmony Walton of The Bridal Bar!

You can watch the show, taped live, below:

The Top Celebrity Weddings of the Year on Tomorrow's Hangout!

Think you know everything about the year's biggest weddings? We may not have had a Royal Wedding this year -- Princess Madeleine of Sweden said "I do" but no one was really watching -- but plenty of Hollywood stars got hitched all over the world, including big budget blow-outs (see Sean Parker and LeBron James's weddings) and budget-friendly City Hall "I dos" (see Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard).

On tomorrow's episode of From "I Will" to "I Do" The Bridal Bar's Harmony Walton and Glamour's Kim Fusaro will be joining me to dish about who wore which designer wedding gown, where the A-listers got hitched, and all the fun details that we wish we could have seen in person -- once again, see Sean Parker's fantasy wedding world.)

The show airs live tomorrow, December 18th at 12noon PST/3pm EST and can be watched over at  Google Plus, right here on the blog or on Glamour's Save the Date blog.

Come Join Us for Wedding Cake-a-Palooza!

One of the reasons I love working in the wedding industry is because at every event I go to someone is serving wedding cake! Today we're going to talk all about the wedding cake on From "I Will" to "I Do" with Ron Ben-Israel, Maggie Austin, Amy Zaroff, and Anja Winnika from the knot! 

You can watch the complete segment live below or switch over to Google+ and upload pics of your favorite cakes and send us your must-ask questions!

 

Wedding Cake-a-Palooza!

The wedding cake is one of the most traditional details of any wedding. Whether you go for classic white or choose a more modern color palette, the cake you choose should reflect your wedding's look and feel, so choose wisely. 

On the next episode of From "I Will" to "I Do" we'll be talking all about the wedding cake and how you can create one that is beautiful to look at, and a delicious way to end the night, with our team of expert panelists: Sweet Genius star Ron Ben-Israel, wedding and event planner and designer Amy Zaroff, Maggie Austin of Maggie Austin Cake, and Anja Winikka of The Knot. 

The show airs live, Tuesday, December 3rd at 3pm EST.  Click here for details and to RSVP!

Find Out How to Put a Ring On It in Style at 2pm Today!

Think you may be getting engaged over the holiday season?  Check out today's Hangout with the proposal experts: Sarah Pease a/k/a The Proposal Planner, Blue Nile's Josh Holland, Stacy Tasman editor of How He Asked and The Man Registry's Chris Easter! 

We'll tell you how to plan a memorable marriage proposal, find out what ring she really wants -- and ladies, how to let him know what ring you want, -- how to get your proposal published, and much, much more. 

We're live at 2pm EST, but if you can't make it don't worry! The video can be watched any time below:

Is He Putting a Ring On It Over the Holidays?

Do you think he'll be popping the question over the holidays?  Or are you thinking of planning a proposal?

39% of couples get engaged this time of year, so find out how to plan the perfect marriage proposal -- and find her dream engagement ring -- with the help of this week's expert panel: Sarah Pease a/k/a The Proposal Planner, Blue Nile's Josh Holland, Stacy Tasman editor of How He Asked and The Man Registry's Chris Easter!

You can RSVP, send us your questions and watch the hangout over at G+.  Here are the details:

Watch Wedding Menu Madness! Here

You can watch the livestream of the catering-themed G+ Hangout on Air below:

Wedding Menu Madness! Today at 1:30pm

Tune in to my G+ page -- or watch the livestream right here! -- to find out what you should be serving at your wedding from the industry leaders who know.

RSVPs encouraged!

Watch Our Bride-Bridesmaid Hangout on Air Below!

While we may have a few tech glitches, you should be able to watch the How to Be the Best Bride-Bridesmaid duo below:

Everything You Need to Know About Being an Awesome Bride-Bridesmaid Team

Today at 1:30pm EST I'm hosting episode 3 of From "I Will" to "I Do" on Google+, my YouTube channel and right here on the blog!  Click here to RSVP and watch the hangout on air on Google +.

My special guests include: Editor-in-Chief of Wedding Bee, Cathy Schroeckenstein, Joanne Barken of The Bach, a new bachelorette party planning site, Ilana Stern, owner of Weddington Way, and Xochitl Gonzalez of AAB Creates, an event design firm.

If you have any questions, like:  How do I tell my cousin she's not a bridesmaid? Or, can I replace my maid of honor?  Or my favorite: Are my bridesmaids free wedding planners? Please post them here, tweet me @annechertoff, or shoot me an email and we'll answer as many of them as we can on air.

The embedded video will be posted about an hour before show time!

How to Be the Best Bride-Bridesmaid Duo Ever!

Tune into next week's G+ Hangout on Air all about brides and bridesmaids on Tuesday, November 12th at 10:30am PST/1:30pm EST!

I'll be speaking with Ilana Stern, owner of bridesmaid e-retailer Weddington Way, Editor-in-Chief of Wedding Bee Cathy Schroeckenstein, Xochitl Gonzalez of event design and planning firm AABCreates, and Joanne Barken, founder of bachelorette planning site The Bach on pretty much anything bridesmaid related -- from how a bride should ask her friends to how much a bridesmaid can expect to layout for various wedding expenses and the latest in bridesmaid dress fashions.

Feel free to send me questions you want answers to, either in the comments below or over at the How to Be the Best Bride-Bridesmaid Duo Ever! G+ event page.

And in case you were wondering, no, when you tune into watch you won't be seen on camera. But if you're concerned you can always watch it here or on my YouTube page.

The New From "I Will" to "I Do" -- a Vlog

I'm back!  But instead of blogging daily I'll be vlogging weekly -- meaning, I've started a From "I Will" to "I Do" video series over on Google+ that you can watch live, or you can catch a re-run any time here, on G+, on YouTube, or a partner site. Here's how it looked over at Style Me Pretty.

Every week you'll get to listen in on a conversation between me and the biggest names in bridal!  Last month we covered bridal fashion week trends with Martha Stewart Weddings' Editorial Director Darcy Miller, Mark Ingram, Style Me Pretty's Stephanie Weers, London-based planner Mark Niemierko, The Knot's Fashion Director Jennia Ma, Terry Hall of Kleinfeld, EquallyWed's Kirsten Palladino and Harmony Walton of Bridal Bar and the Jet Fete blog. Amazing, right?! Watch them both below.

In the coming weeks you'll hear from the biggest names in bridal including planners, caterers, bakers, bloggers, florists, designers, editors, photographers, and pretty much anyone else you can think of -- just shoot me an email, tweet, or G+ comment and let me know what you'd like to hear/learn about and who you'd love to hear from!

I'm SUPER excited to resurrect From "I Will" to "I Do" and I think this will be a great way to continue the legacy of this blog, which, since July 4, 2006, has featured planning and style advice in a friendly, totally approachable, tone.

I'll post weekly program updates and shows here but follow me on Google+ to get daily tips, style inspiration and pretty much any and everything weddings -- including the latest on Prince Harry!

Bridal Fashion Week: What Brides Will Be Wearing in 2014!


Bridal Fashion Week Part 2: Why Every Girl Needs a Second Dress, What to Wear for a Destination Wedding and More!

Must-Attend NYC Wedding Event

For those of you who have been reading this blog for the past few years you know that my favorite event of the year is New York magazine's Weddings event.  The event is held in conjunction with the launch of the Summer issue (check out my stationery story in the Checklist section!) and features the city's top vendors.

You and your guest -- groom, mom, MOH, definitely bring a buddy -- will enjoy browsing the goods and services of florists, stationers, planners, designers and salons, AND taste delicious menu items from the best caterers and yummy cakes and cupcakes from a variety of talented bakers.

This year's event is being held on Thursday, March 28th at 5pm at the Metropolitan Pavilion on West 18th between 6th and 7th Avenues.

Tickets are $40 each or $60 for a pair.  You can purchase them here.

If my post hasn't convinced you to click and buy a pair, remember you should to bring a buddy, now, visit the weddings.nymag.com site for details on the partners and participants.

See you there!