On any given weekend in America, some 44,000 couples tie the knot, making the business of getting married a $72 billion industry annually. "Every bride has her own vision," notes wedding guru Colin Cowie. "But trend plays a role in every decision."

And Cowie knows what elements to look for when it comes to magical marriages in 2009.

For Cowie's inside scoop on what's hot in bridal style, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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