Wedding Essentials is back and better than ever with its fifth issue now available in stores nationwide! This year, the creative minds behind WE Magazine are brining readers its thickest issue with 280-plus pages (30-plus more than the last one) filled with articles on real brides, stunning reception locations, breathtaking wedding gowns and dozens of new features.

Plus, it’s a veritable cornucopia for the eyes as WE explores the wonderful world of COLOR, the central theme for the fifth issue. Are you a passionate red? Or a classic white? How about a vibrant orange? Or a sophisticated lavender? Discover your true colors in WEs ”Finding Your Color Personality.” Then check out WEs reception set-ups in this issues “Dream Theme Weddings.” From the cool climes of Baguio Camp John Hay Manor to the opulent splendor of EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, and the Spanish-Mediterranean ambience of Spendido Taal, Weve got beautiful reception arrangements created by some of the most talented event stylists and suppliers in the Philippines.

And that’s not all. WE5 gives you an exclusive Monique Lhuillier special featuring a staggering 32 wedding gowns from the designer’s own bridal and evening gown collection. The internationally-renowned Filipina recently held a Gala Benefit Dinner and Fashion Show at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel for the benefit of Asia Society and Bantay Bata’s 163 Foundation—and if that’s not enough to satisfy your fashion cravings, WE5 also offers two new fashion editorials shot on location in Baguio City and The Greenery in Bulacan, two of the country’s rapidly emerging destination wedding venues.

But wait, there’s more. In addition to old favorites, WE5 also introduces a new feature this year with “Merge,” a home and lifestyle article covering the efforts of one real-life, soon-to-wed couple who try to ‘merge’ their different quirks and responsibilities as they prepare to move into a new home. Helping the couple along is Arch. Geolette Esguerra of the prestigious firm Periquet and Galica, who ably takes on the task of designing a master bedroom fit for his and her lifestyle.

Looking for beauty tips and new ideas? Don’t panic with WEs “Fast Fixes,” fashion and beauty tips straight from the experts. Read on as WE give you real bride makeovers, an article on plus-size brides and many more exciting features.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the choices out there? Well give you a couple of good reasons “Why You Need A Wedding Planner.” Finding it difficult to be part of the family? Take our advice in “How Not To Be An Outlaw to Your In-Laws.” Are women always in charge of the wedding? Not anymore in “Leave It To Your Groom” which follows the experience of three resourceful grooms as they take the reins on the wedding plans and proves to everyone’s it’s not just a woman’s job anymore.

All these and more await readers in Wedding Essentials Issue 5! Available now in leading bookstores and newsstands nationwide. Hurry and grab a copy today!

Wedding Essentials magazine is available at all bookstores, the Wedding Library (SM Megamall, North EDSA, Mall of Asia), and magazine stands.