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Saying, "I Do"

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Getting married can seem frightening to even the most committed of couples, but once you get engaged you realize that the marriage is the easy part. It’s the wedding that’s cause for terror. Planning a wedding is a complicated process, but knowing where to go for things like the gown, accessories, and rings is half the battle.

Even if your own wedding is not in the foreseeable future, a friend or relative’s nuptials probably are. Skip the bridal registry and get a unique wedding gift for the bride and groom at Simply Selma’s.

Planning a wedding in Hampton Roads is a snap when you know where to go. Take our readers’ advice and you’re sure to be stress-free when you say “I Do.”

Best place for reception
1. Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel, 425 Water St., Portsmouth, 673-3000
2. Chamberlin Hotel, 2 Fenwick Rd., Hampton, 723-6511
3. Harrison Opera House, 160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, 627-9545

Best bridesmaid dresses
1. Tiffanys Bridal & Formal, 12 Best Square, Norfolk, 461-1690; 12229 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, 249-3600
2. Karen Eagle, 700 Hilltop North Shopping Center, Virginia Beach, 428-2230
3. David’s Bridal, 5957 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Ste. 1A, Norfolk, 455-8411

Best place to buy a unique wedding gift
1. Simply Selma’s, 1860 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach, 428-2885
2. Bed, Bath & Beyond
3. 18th Century Merchant, 3591 Forest Haven Ln., Chesapeake, 483-6171

Best engagement rings
1. Long Jewelers
2. David Nygaard Fine Jewelers, 1635 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach, 491-0222
3. Zales Jewelers

Best wedding accessories
1. Karen Eagle, 700 Hilltop North Shopping Center, Virginia Beach, 428-2230
2. Tiffanys Bridal & Formal, 12 Best Square, Norfolk, 461-1690; 12229 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, 249-3600
3. The Wedding Shoppe, Inc., 624 Hilltop West, Virginia Beach, 425-9050

Best wedding dress place
1. Pure English, 332 N. Great Neck Rd. Ste. 107, Virginia Beach, 631-9810
2. Karen Eagle, 700 Hilltop North Shopping Center, Virginia Beach, 428-2230
3. Tiffanys Bridal & Formal, 12 Best Square, Norfolk, 461-1690 / 12229 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, 249-3600


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