Signature Bride Magazine Known for its dazzling skyscrapers and historical landmarks like the Duomo di Milano—a gothic masterpiece that dominates the skyline—Milan, Italy, offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and contemporary lifestyle. Considered one of the world’s fashion and design capitals, as well as a financial hub, visitors and locals alike are captivated by its dynamic energy, stylish shopping districts and vibrant arts scene, making Milan a quintessential example of how Italy marries its illustrious past with an innovative future. Different from other cities in Italy, Milan does ..read more

Signature Bride Magazine A Mediterranean grazing table is a great way to entertain your guests during your wedding festivities—the cocktail hour, the after party or gatherings before and after the ceremony. The goal of a grazing table is to serve a wide range of foods—a little of this and a little of that—with options that will delight all your guests and meet the needs of those with common dietary restrictions. “Mediterranean cuisine” encompasses a large part of the world, so take some time to explore the regional differences. While Greek food is the most readily accessible variation, look fo ..read more

Signature Bride Magazine In the realm of maintaining health, women often contend with more intricate challenges than men. Sexual and reproductive health is a key component of your overall health and quality of life. It is central to your ability to make choices and decisions about your life, including when, or whether, to consider having children. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the enactment of extreme laws in certain states, now is a good time for you and your partner to discuss your sexual and reproductive health, both individually and as a couple. Sexual and reproductive health is ..read more

Signature Bride Magazine The union of the physical element water with the metaphorical fire of a newly forged marriage creates an entirely unparalleled match. Take your wedding or your honeymoon to the next level and indulge in luxury ocean travel aboard new luxury cruise ships to celebrate and mark your love. Romantic milestones such as weddings and honeymoons can be incredibly stressful to plan—but they don’t have to be. Cruise ships are an excellent way to cross all your needs off the list and have every last detail taken care of for you, down to the minutia. Ranging from decadent food made ..read more

Signature Bride Magazine Dubrovnik, Croatia, is a city as shrouded in intrigue as it is in beauty. No one even knows exactly when the city was settled—likely sometime in the 7th century—though the famously beautiful stone walls that still surround Old Town today date back to the 13th century. Ask most visitors what they know of Old Town’s historic landmarks and they’re more likely to describe which Game of Thrones scene was filmed there than what its real purpose is or was. The rest of Dubrovnik spills down a lush hillside toward the shimmering Adriatic Sea, where Old Town sits, observing sail ..read more

Signature Bride Magazine The mysterious art of fragrance is synonymous with the art of music. For both, the process begins with the selection of notes. In scent, you have base notes, heart notes and top notes. All of these notes blend harmoniously to create symphonies of scent that engage our senses and emotions.   Just as a composer carefully selects individual notes and arranges them into melodies that evoke specific feelings, a perfumer meticulously chooses aromatic ingredients and orchestrates them into harmonious compositions. We share a timeless and intimate relationship with fragra ..read more

Signature Bride Magazine The Maldives have become a popular destination for honeymoons, symbolic wedding ceremonies and vow renewals, though legal marriages between foreign citizens cannot be performed there. The archipelagic nation offers picture-perfect scenes of Maldives resorts and overwater bungalows with glass floors, white sand beaches and colorful coral reefs—suitably romantic settings to exchange vows. As I sipped a detoxifying juice—a blend of cucumber, apple and ginger—at the Iridium Spa at the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli resort, overlooking the soft white sand beach dotted with tiki ..read more

Signature Bride Magazine When people think of Africa, an image of unimaginative mud huts with conical thatched roofs and dark, smoky interiors still lingers. But that can’t be farther from the truth. After a recent visit to Mombasa, Kenya, my view of East Africa changed and I realized that some parts of the continent are ideal spots for romantic getaways and honeymoon goers who want to explore a unique destination that isn’t limited to Europe or Asia. Kenya is home to advanced architecture influenced by the Arabs and Indians, food that spans from curries to meat delicacies to an assortment of ..read more

Signature Bride Magazine SIGNATURE BRIDE sits down with top fashion bridal designers to get a glimpse into the creative mindset. This month, we had the opportunity to speak with Anifa Mvuemba, the founder and fashion designer of the Hanifa and Hanifa Bridal labels. A Congolese American self-taught designer, Mvuemba is dedicated to creating spaces for emerging designers through her platform CBYAM. She was the first designer and brand to livestream a virtual runway show—Pink Label Congo collection—on Instagram in May 2020. Her designs are worn by Beyonce, Issa Rae and Tracee Ellis Ross. Hanifa B ..read more

Signature Bride Magazine AI is taking the world by storm, and the wedding industry is especially enamored with this new tech superpower. While there are talks of ethics and proper AI usage that you should bear in mind, wedding pros and couples alike can agree that there are some definite benefits to utilizing AI for wedding planning. Whether you’re a wedding pro looking to streamline and make smart business moves or a couple that needs a little push in the right direction, AI can step in for whatever hurdle you’re facing. Here are some major ways that both pros and couples are unlocking hidden ..read more