This month’s special wedding edition from Caribbean Belle magazine hopes to inspire couples to plan their dream wedding. It showcases a variety of beautiful and unusual wedding gowns from designer Claudia Pegus, Christina Wu, DreamOn, just to name a few.

It also allows those who plan to marry to get opinions from experts who share their thoughts on gowns, cakes, decor, among other things. But the magazine doesn’t just leave married couples at the altar, the issue of finances is also discussed, ensuring that those soon-to-wed prepare for their lives in the future. According to the editor, Aliyyah Eniath: “Our experts tackle issues such as finances, cooking for two, creating that romantic bed, and preserving the real you after marriage.”

One of the new features is that brides list vendors that they would personally recommend. It’s not all about frills and fashion, as there are practical elements, such as a bridal registry and checklist to ensure married couples get everything they need for their homes. For the romantic at heart, one can read and weep with joy at various life stories of those who proposed and their thoughts on each other.

Those who read the magazine get a view of different parts of the world. Showcased is a selection of wedding stories, from the open-air reception at Laughing Waters to the exotic Hindu wedding, to the breathtaking beach ceremony in Negril and plantation ceremony in Trinidad.