Are Pocket Wedding Dresses The Next Big Thing?

We've got a feeling that pocket wedding dresses are going to huge over the 2010 bridal season, and leading into 2011. Dress designers are already taking note that adding practical uses to fashion can reap big rewards. Would you wear a wedding dress with pockets?

10 beautiful wedding dresses with pockets

World’s Longest-Married Couple to Answer Your Relationship Questions Via Twitter

OK all you newlywed and engaged peeps, here's your chance to ask all your matrimony and marriage questions to a couple of real seasoned relationship experts!

Herbert and Zelmyra — who have been married over 86 years, have invited the Twitterverse to peek into their amazing world of wedded bliss by allowing questions to be asked to them via twitter and then answered on Valentine's Day. Simply tweet your question to the pair, (@longestmarried) who will then select 14 questions that they will then answer on February 14.

Married in 1924, Herbert is 104 and Zelmyra is 102 years old respectively and stated that they each have their own bedroom — so Herbert can stay up late watching baseball. Want to know more? Follow @longestmarried on Twitter to learn a few pearls of wisdom from this amazing record-holding married couple!



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Win A Free Wedding Dress From David's Bridal

Hey brides! David's Bridal is kicking off another great wedding contest by giving away your choice of either a free wedding gown or 5 bridesmaid dresses to one lucky bride! To enter, simply fill in the on-line registration form and submit your entry. Who knows, you just might win! Good luck!

Win your gown or up to 5 bridesmaid dresses at DavidsBridal.com

Wedding DIY: Mapenvelop

While browsing around the internet, we found this lovely little thing called a Mapenvelop that would make for a great wedding project for any DIY-inspired bride. It's basically a regular standard envelope that has the added benefit of a custom-detailed map contained within. This is a clever way to feature the location of your ceremony or reception venue.





Guests will surely appreciate the design and the relevant map information it provides. If anyone decides to take on this project, we'd love to see pics! Good luck!

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Random Wedding Cake of the Day

Five tiers. Two winding stairs. Supporting framework to keep it all stable. What more could you ask for in a wedding cake?

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The Average Cost For A Wedding in 2009 Drops By 10.2%

According to a recent survey compiled by The Wedding Report, couples are spending 10% less for their weddings in 2009, compared to 2008.

It was definitely the year of the "budget bride". Guest lists were slashed, favors were nixed, reception menus were slimmed down and DIY wedding projects were all the rage. The effect?

On average, the typical wedding cost for a wedding in 2009 fell to $19,581 compared to $21,814 the previous year.

What are you doing to shave some dollars off of your wedding budget?

Working Gear Ring For The Unique Groom

Looking for a non-traditional wedding ring for that unique groom? Maybe your guy is into all things geektastic? The Gear Ring is made from matte stainless steel and features six micro-precision gears that turn in unison when the outer rims are spun (as can be seen in the video).

We can't figure out if this ring is awesome or just plain stupid. Could you see a groom wearing this?