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On Stands Thursday, March 3, 2005

NEW YORK, New York Weddings, New York Magazine's
eagerly anticipated guide to the bridal season, will hit stands this Thursday,
March 3.. Caterers
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Videographers .newyorkmetro.

ABOUT KOHL'S BRIDAL AISLE

Kohl's Bridal Aisle Gift Registry offers everything from everyday
essentials to those little extras."
The one of a kind "DIAMOND WEDDING GOWN" a collaboration of Martin Katz
and Renee Strauss will be the highlight of the first ever Luxury Brands
Lifestyle Bridal show to be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey on
Sunday, February 26, 2006 from 11:00 a.m. An exciting and glamorous Runway Fashion Show exclusively by
Renee Strauss for the Bride will feature a collection of 50 of the most
incredible wedding gowns from Europe.

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Plus: A guide to faking a
perfect body. Lingerie ..com).

One of the most common complaints among newlyweds polled was that
they received a recycled gift. If you don't want to ask, log online
to the couple's personal wedding webpage .

For a complete list of the year's hottest wedding gifts or to
speak with Carley Roney about more gift trends and etiquette, please
contact The Knot Press Office at 212. The Knot has
extended its brand to reach every venue engaged couples consult,
including bookstores, newsstands, nationally distributed cable
television programming, and the Internet.

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Here Comes the (Buff) Bride -- A funny and sometimes scary look at what
some brides will do in search of pulchritude . Restaurants

THE ULTIMATE WEDDING EVENT
New York Magazine's annual Weddings Showcase will take place on Saturday,
April 9 from 11 AM to 4 PM at Bridgewaters (11 Fulton Street) in downtown
Manhattan.com), couples today have very specific wishes when it comes
to their wedding gift desires . Instead, ensure
that you spend what's appropriate to your relationship to the couple
and what 's customary in your city (get advice from your peers). But, if
you do re-gift, beware: several newlyweds told us that they received
gifts with the original cards still enclosed!!!

DO LOOK ONLINE FOR REGISTRY LOCATIONS

Most couples spread the word about registry locations via word of
mouth -- 77 percent of newlyweds told us they relied on their moms and
bridesmaids to get the word out .com

ABOUT THE KNOT, INC.
Renee Strauss, owner of Renee Strauss for the Bride, a Couture Bridal Salon in
Beverly Hills, added "After 20 years of creating Wedding Gowns for heiresses
and princesses -- this gown is truly fit for a queen. The first 600 brides
will receive a fabulous free gift bag valued at over $2000.

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THE BRIDE
Finding the Perfect Dress -- Invaluable know-how for tackling the dress
search. (p.... Bakeries ...com/nyweddings. The Knot also
offers a diverse collection of wedding planning print publications.S. The Company also publishes a wedding planning book trilogy
with Broadway Books, and a gift-book series with Chronicle Books, as
well as producing a televised documentary series on The Oxygen Network
and a Video On Demand (VOD) service for Comcast Cable. to 5:00 p.

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Saying Thanks -- Gifts to show gratitude to your bridesmaids, groomsmen ,
and, of course, mom and dad.. Men's Grooming ....

DON'T RE-GIFT, BUT IF YOU DO - DO IT WISELY.00 including a gift
certificate for $1000.

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Plus: Classy cuff links and the 411 on men 's formalwear. Veils . Bridesmaids' Dresses .. Music ..com/chinaregistry). There has been a 7 percent
increase in the number of couples who are using the Web as a homebase
to link to their registries .com.com. The Bridal Show will feature
information on everything from ceremony to chocolates, diamonds , flowers,
photography, invitations, champagne and honeymoon destinations and more.

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THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES
Planning Your Great Escape -- To each couple its own: six very different
honeymoons. (p. 108)

THE LISTINGS
Wedding gowns ... Registry
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If you're a friend of the groom and you're not sure which gift will
suit his taste, don't worry that you'll disappoint: over 90 percent of
grooms are involved in creating the gift registry list today, with
over 60 percent having participated in every single decision. So, take advantage of
the modern conveniences of online shopping, and send a gift within two
months of the wedding.
THE SNEAK PREVIEW reception will take place at the Lladro Flagship Store,
408 North Rodeo Drive, in Beverly Hills on Monday, February 20, 2006 at
6:00 p.

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Every year -- and starting in 2005, twice a year -- our experts
search high and low to find nearly 1,000 sources for the City's best flowers,
rings, cakes, dresses, photographers, lingerie, shoes, locations , registries,
bands, and more......com), the
leading wedding website, in partnership with Kohl 's Bridal Aisle
(www.

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Eat, Drink and Be Let these four receptions (different styles ,
different budgets) inspire yours. (p.. Rings + Jewelry ..
markets and "The Knot Real Weddings " magazines in two additional
markets.

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(p.. Cuff Links + Watches ..kohls.8555 or email pr@theknot .

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Whose Wedding Is This, Anyway? -- One bride-to-be's tips on keeping your
wedding sane and stress-free. (p... Here are the must-know rules for
wedding gift shopping for 2005 based on survey findings and expertise
from editor in chief of The Knot, Carley Roney:

DO BUY A GIFT FROM THEIR REGISTRY

Do your very best to buy a gift from the couple's registry -
whether in the store or on the Web.

DO LOOK FOR TOP GIFTS IN KITCHEN, BED + BATH, + OUTDOOR
DEPARTMENTS

Some of the most wanted gifts this year hail from kitchen
electrics, cookware, bakeware, casual dinnerware, bedding and bath
departments, according to the respondents of The Knot + Kohl's Survey . Among top gift choices
mentioned were:

Bakeware, cutlery and gadgets, and Calphalon cookware

Casual dinnerware, stainless flatware and glasses

Kitchen electrics: KitchenAid Stand Mixer, food processor,
toaster and coffeemaker

Bedding: 400 thread count Egyptian -cotton sheets

Bath: towels and accessories

Outdoor: BBQ items/accessories, patio furniture , gardening
equipment + supplies

DON'T SKIMP: NEVER SPEND LESS THAN $50

How much to spend on a gift is always a mystery but, based on The
Knot survey conducted on behalf of Kohl's, guests should never spend
less than $50 on a wedding gift.219.com, is the leading online wedding destination and wedding
content provider to America Online, MSN and Comcast.

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Experience the New York Magazine Wedding issue with showcases by
over 50 of the city's top designers and vendors with seminars by wedding gurus
such as Event Designer, Preston Bailey, and President + Owner of Sylvia
Weinstock Cakes, Sylvia Weinstock.nymetro. Adding to the excitement will also be a
Runway Show by world famous La Perla Lingerie.

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Vow to be Different -- Ten creative alternatives to a church or chuppa. 36)

Something Borrowed -- Bridal rentals? Rent everything from dresses to
diamonds.

Contact: Betsy Burton
New York Magazine
212-508-0781

. The urge to save a penny or get rid of
an unwanted item by giving it as a wedding gift can be compelling -
but it's not so easy to pull one over on the bride and groom. (A
note of caution to brides: it is still unacceptable to list registry
details in your wedding invitation, but it is acceptable in your
bridal shower invitation).00 in plastic surgery (Hey -- This is Beverly
Hills .

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Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis. The Knot is
based in New York and has several other offices across the country.

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Beauty .. Using the price-per-plate as a
measure isn't a good idea either (only 10 percent of brides agreed
with that rule) - you wouldn't give your best friend a less expensive
gift just because she was having a more casual affair. Here's
a guide based on national averages:

-- Co-worker and /or a distant family friend or relative: $50-$75

-- Relative or friend: $75 - $100

-- Close relative or close friend: $100 - $150+

DO GO IN ON A BIG GROUP GIFT

When asked about their favorite wedding gift, the majority of the
5,000 newlyweds polled indicated the gifts that topped their list were
the big ticket items purchased by groups of guests including the
super -popular Dyson Vacuum ($599 retail), complete sets of
professional cookware ($199 and up) and the KitchenAid stand mixer
(all available at Kohl's or kohls. Other favorite items include
full sets of their formal china and sterling ($600 - $2000,
TheKnot. Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS)
carries the best brands in small electrics, cookware, bakeware, casual
dinnerware, flatware, glassware, bedding , bath, luggage and vacuums.com), the nation's
leading wedding resource, provides more than one million new members a
year with comprehensive wedding planning information, interactive
tools and resources , and wedding-related shopping., To celebrate
the Spectacular Bridal show to be held on Sunday, February 26 at The
Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, Weddings in the Grand Tradition and the Beverly
Hills Courier will debut the most Expensive Diamond Wedding Gown ever created,
by Martin Katz Jewelers (Jeweler to the Academy awards and Golden Globes).. This is really a 'One Stop Dream Shopping Event ' for
the bride," stated Ilona Sherman, producer of Weddings in the Grand Tradition."
For More Information, please call (310) 271-3435 or (310) 473-7872.

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Men's Formalwear .

Assignment Desks/Feature Editors
FEATURE. Today, 4 in 10 couples have a wedding
webpage and statistics indicate that number will continue to grow. sharp.m..

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... Locations . Dance Lessons .. Hotels ..com/weddingsshowcase for tickets and information.

WHERE TO GET THE GUIDE
This special edition is available for a limited time at Barnes + Noble,
Food Emporium, Hudson News, and other fine retailers, or you can order online
at http://www.

Want a sneak peak at the issue before purchasing it? Henri Bendel is
providing an electronic preview of New York Weddings on the New York web site..
Most brides surveyed indicated that they registered before the bridal
shower, giving guests plenty of lead-time to shop off their wishlists.
To find out more about Kohl's Bridal Aisle Gift Registry, please visit
kohls. The Gown will be debut a 7:00 p.m.

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NEW YORK----

Survey of 15,000 Brides-to-Be and Newlyweds Reveals the Scoop on
Wedding Gifts and Etiquette, from the Most -Wanted Presents to How Much
Couples Expect Guests to Spend

Going to a wedding this summer , but fretting over the perfect gift
and how much to spend? According to a recent survey of 10,000 brides
and 5,000 newlyweds conducted by The Knot (www. You're
better off waiting a month or two to save for a special gift rather
than giving them something that's been sitting in your closet.

kohls. (NASDAQ:KNOT) (www.m. !). "This will be one of the most glittering Bridal Fashion Events
and Shows ever staged.

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THE GROOM
Skip the Formality -- Our personal shopper tours the city for suitable
attire.. Florists .
Couples said everyday cooking and entertaining was a favorite
activity, and ranked their gifts accordingly., Kohl's operates 670 stores in 40
states , which makes it easy and convenient for your guests to shop. Its award-winning website,
TheKnot. 'The Most Expensive Wedding Gown in the World'

RODEO DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.

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FEATURE/The Knot and Kohl's Unwrap the Ultimate Rules on Wedding Gifts

Nearly 85 percent of today's
to-be-weds want you to select a gift from their wish list, and 98
percent of them have created at least one wedding gift registry list.

DON'T WAIT LONGER THAN TWO MONTHS

Longstanding etiquette states that wedding guests have a year to
send a gift, but procrastinating your gift buy is a sure way to forget
to send one all together.

'DIAMOND WEDDING GOWN' Sneak Preview Set for Monday February 20 2006 7:00 p.m.

The celebrated event hosted by Weddings in the Grand Tradition and the
Beverly Hills Courier will feature over 50 of the finest Bridal Specialists in
the industry.

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New York Magazine editors and columnists are available for interview on
every facet of planning a wedding including:

THE WEDDING
Is a Wedding Planner Worth It? -- 2 brides -- one who used a professional
and one who didn't -- weigh in. 60)

Homme Improvement -- A guy's guy boils grooming down to five essentials ...
According to Abby Borrello, co-producer "This show will present the most
respected and experienced Bridal professionals, services and retailers all
under one roof in an atmosphere of elegance and celebration, designed to make
the bride and groom feel even more special and at ease in planning their most
important day ever.

This category contains retailers of keepsake products primarily related to weddings.

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THE BRIDAL PARTY
Bridesmaids Revisited -- A plethora of bridesmaids ' dresses in this
season's favorite color palettes. Stationery . Two out of three newlywed couples polled
indicated that they still haven't received all of their wedding gifts
- so clearly, the one-year rule isn't working.

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. Children's Attire .. Photographers ..
Kohl's Bridal Aisle Gift Registry is also available online at
www.
The Knot produces a national publication, The Knot Weddings Magazine
and publishes The Knot Weddings, regional wedding magazines in 16 U.