As we prepare to say goodbye to 2012 and “hello beautiful” to 2013, we thought we’d take a little trip down memory lane. We wanted to know which blog posts are readers couldn’t get enough of in 2012; what was hot, what made you guys cry, what made you all swoon. On that thought, we put together a list of Reader’s Choice Top 12 Blog Posts of 2012. We hope you enjoy!

Top Post #12 : Lasting Lips from Beauty and the Boutique!

We were so exicted to team up with beauty and fashion blogger from across the pond, Katie of Beauty and the Boutique. She gave us some excellent wedding make-up tips from lips that last your entire wedding to how to take your wedding look from day to night. Our readers loved her perfect lips post the best. Thanks Katie for your awesome wedding videos!

Top Post #11: Real Weddings: Mitzmichael and Katrina’s Wedded Bliss!

This year we completely revamped our Real Weddings to bring our readers a photo journey through one lucky couple’s big day. In our first real wedding post to make the list, take a walk down memory lane with the Sumilangs and they’re gorgeous beach wedding at Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Spa, Jamaica

Top Post #10: Gorgeous Wedding Gowns from Oscar de la Renta!

Leave it to Oscar de la Renta to make completely drop dead gorgeous gowns and out top 12 list! We can’t wait to see what this designer has in store for weddings this year!

(Photo Credit: Huffington Post)

Top Post #9: Start Spreading the News!

We love wedding engagements more than anything, so when we wrote this post we were not surpised to see this one on our list! In the spirit of engagement season we present, “How to Announce Your Wedding Engagement with Style”!

Top Post #8: The New Something Blue!

What’s the new something blue? Your shoes of course! We loved this post and so did you! (Hope you liked our little rhyme there.)

(Photo Credit: Pinterest)

Top Post #7: Real Weddings: Danielle and Clayton’s Wedding, Danielle and Clatyon’s Style!

Sunny had the pleasure of covering this couple’s real wedding in person and was more than excited to share this lilac and classic white’s themed wedding with our readers. Under a flawless Jamaican sky, Danielle and Clayton had their perfect wedding their way, their style.

Top Post #6: Weddingmoons’s Dress of the Day!

It seems like Maggie Sottero’s “Divina” gown was a huge hit with our readers this year. The Weddingmoons’ Dress of the Day was another new addition to our blog this year and it’s one we hope gives our brides some serious inspiration when purchasing their destination wedding gowns!

(Photo Credit: Maggie Sottero)

Top Post #5: Real Weddings: Jeff and Amy’s Garden Nuptiuals!

It really is hard to imagine a wedding more charming and romantic than Jeff and Amy’s lovely garden wedding at Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Spa, Jamaica. This couple looked so relaxed and in love, we’re not surprised to see that their real wedding made the top 5.

Top Post #4: DIY: Gorgeous Lace Wedding Nails!

This one was one of our favorites too. We love personal details like this that make our brides look even more lovely! Did you try adding a little lace to your nails? We’d love to see a photo!

Top Post #3: Love Quote of the Week

We’re seeing a trend here; our fans loved all of our new additions to the blog in 2012! Looking for a little wedding vow inspiration? Our love quotes offer up some real tearjerkers.

Top Post #2: Unique Wedding Dress Trends

2012 was a big year for old-trends-made-new in wedding gowns. In this post we  put together the top wedding dress trends predictions for the year. We wonder how many of our readers tried out a few of these?

(Photo Credit: Brides Magazine)

Drumroll please! The readers have spoken and the reader’s choice top post of 2012 is …

Top Post #1 : How to Rock Your Natural Hair Down the Aisle!

When it comes to being number one to our readers it’s all about making the hair you have work for you on your special day! We have to say we love this post to because it’s all about embracing yourself and your unique traits while making yourself look and feel as beautiful as you ever have on one of the most important days of your life.

(Photo Credit: African-American Hairstyles)

There you have it! Your Top 12 of 2012. Did you see any posts that you loved that didn’t make the list or did you predict this all along? Tell us in the comments below! We look forward to seeing all of our lovely brides in 2013!