wedding jewelry & wedding etiquette
It is not too often that you turn on the news and hear an uplifting story, but there is a great one in the news right now. A non-profit organization called Brides Across America has teamed up with bridal salons and wedding designers to give free bridal gowns to military brides, helping them to have [...]
Shopping for a wedding gown should be a joyous occasion. For plus sized brides, however, the experience is often more frustrating and depressing than it is uplifting, which is a terrible shame. It does not have to be that way! Finding a beautiful plus sized wedding gown is definitely very doable, and it can be [...]
When you are a petite bride, there are some special things you should know to help you look and feel your best on your wedding day. From your bridal gown, flowers, and accessories, proportion is key when you are under 5′4” tall. These are some great tips for petite brides, from a former petite bride.
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If you are looking for a classic and elegant theme for your wedding, consider a Victorian theme. The Victorians were crazy for love and romance, and many of our current wedding traditions spring from that era. These are some of the details you will want to be sure to include in your Victorian theme wedding.
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2011 might seem like a long way off, but bridal gown designers are already hard at work creating the beautiful styles which brides next year will all be coveting. Set to debut in a few months, the first crop of 2011 gowns are embellished with many dimensional details, lots of handstitched crystals, and large floral [...]
Before you hit the bridal shops, though, it is a really good idea to get prepared. This is what you need to know before shopping for a wedding gown:
Less is More. People that is. The larger the group you bring with you, the less chance you have to find a wedding gown that day. Bridal [...]
Wow – is this ever fun – brides can see the Amsale designer bridal gown runway show live tomorrow, April 10th! The streaming video is being hosted online by Brides magazine, and is a really special opportunity to see the latest wedding gowns the very minute they debut. How perfect for the bride who loves [...]
There is something very special about planning a wedding which has ties to your community. Making a conscious decision to keep as many of your wedding dollars in your town as possible and to show your support to local businesses will serve two purposes: for one thing, you will be doing good for your hometown, [...]
Bold patterns can be a fabulous way to define the style of your wedding. Last year, it was all about oversized damask patterns, but they have been done to death, and an alternative would look more fresh and distinctive. A great idea for a strong signature pattern around which to design a wedding is to [...]
One of the most beautiful places to hold a wedding is at a restored estate home. Whether it is opulent or more intimate, estates offer a unique atmosphere which simply cannot be found in any modern wedding venue. Follow these ideas to plan a gracious estate wedding which will be unforgettable.
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