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Beverly Hills Wedding

Brides attend the ultimate wedding planning event at Beverly Canon Gardens.

England may be preparing for the wedding of the century, but Kate Middleton has nothing on the posh ladies of Beverly Hills, where every bride feels like a princess.

Brides-to-be flocked to Monday to see and sample the latest in all things wedding-related at the Unveiled bridal event sponsored by Martha Stewart Weddings.

A string quartet provided an atmosphere of romance as models in wedding dresses mingled with brides searching for the perfect dress to wear down the aisle, a bouquet to toss at the end of the reception—and everything else in between.

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The models wore gowns by Priscilla of Boston, which has provided gowns for royal weddings, presidential daughters and Hollywood starlets for the past 65 years.

encouraged brides to sign up for their wedding and gift registries, while several hotels and resorts, including , offered stylish venues to hold the big event.

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Richard Ruskell, the Montage Hotel's executive pastry chef, was on hand with several cakes for brides to sample. Ruskell is scheduled to compete with other pastry chefs on the upcoming season of Last Cake Standing, which premieres April 3 on the Food Network.

Among the various catering services, Wolfgang Puck of was on hand with fresh fruits, hors d’oeuvres and other wedding delicacies.

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