The Knot LIVE 3 -- Preston Bailey, Stylish Wedding Day Jewelry, and Hot Reception Trends

This week on The Knot LIVE, celebrity event planner Preston Bailey stopped by to share his secrets on reception details that will wow your guests, our fashion editor Heather Levine showed off her favorite wedding day jewelry, and executive editor Rebecca Dolgin reported on this season's hottest reception trends.

Saw something you loved? We've got a rundown of this episode's ingredients below, and tune in next Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET to catch the next episode of The Knot LIVE!

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Special Guest: Preston Bailey

Loved Preston Bailey's amazing decor ideas? See more in his new book Preston Bailey Celebrations.

All photos courtesy of Preston Bailey

Bridal Bling

Get the look our models wore on today's show!

Look #1:
Dress by Vera Wang
Jewelry by Lee Angel

Look #2:
Dress by Amsale
Lucite & gold necklace by Alexis Bittar

Look #3:
Dress by Alix & Kelly
Jewelry by Elise Perelman for Lunessa

Carley's wardrobe by Shoshanna

Photo by Alison Anne Photography

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Wedding Cakes on a Budget

Special thanks to Cake Alchemy for their expert tips on how to save on your cake.

See our favorite wedding cakes.

Get more wedding budget tips.

Photo by Antonis Achilleos

Hot Reception Trends

From the wedding of Kristin & Steve in Richmond, VA

Photo by CB Photography

Photo by Jeremy Hess Photography

From the wedding of Maya & Matt in Clayton, GA

Photo by LaCour

See more vintage wedding details.

Photo by Q Weddings

Photo by Jonathan Canlas Photography

Get more Americana wedding ideas.

From the wedding of Jen & Gabe in Stockton Springs, ME

Photo by Stacey Kane

See more formalwear styles.

Photo by Di Bezi Photography

Photo by Anna Kuperberg

Special thanks to Sweet Melissa Patisserie for the tasty mini pies and cookies featured on the show.

Photo by Kathleen Hennessy Photography

From the wedding of Amy & Kyle in Harrisburg, PA

Photo by The Wiebners

See more wedding favor ideas.

Photo by In a Frame Photography

See more wedding cupcake displays.

From the wedding of Betsy & Tony in Estes Park, CO

Photo by Paige Elizabeth

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Photo by JAC Photographers

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don't overwhelm yourself with too many diy projects. accept your friends' help! and on the day-of, take a deep breath. let go, and soak up every second!