Category Archives: Bridal Gowns / Accessories

How many times do we find ourselves remembering our childhood? The days of gently brushing our doll’s hair, dressing them up in beautiful wedding gowns and daydreaming about the day when we, ourselves, would be able to look as priceless as them. Although our childhood days are over, the dreaming can still continue.   But as we matured, so did fashion.   The styles and designs have changed and evolved throughout the years.   As your wedding day approaches, the daydreams rush back into your mind as you recall the beautiful dresses you once fantasized about. From magazines, the Internet and television, viewers have been exposed to memorizing bridal gowns … Continue reading The Perfect Wedding Gown For The Perfect Day →

Here is the perfect bride-on-a-budget wedding gown (unless you count your time). The seventh annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest was held Thursday, July 7, in Boca Raton, Florida. Dresses were judged on beauty, creativity and originality. Beating out nearly 1,000 contestants, Orchard Lake, Michigan-native Susan Brennan took the $1,000 prize for her creation–a strapless wedding gown complete with rosettes and feathers and balanced the dress with pleats on the bodice. She used hot glue, packing tape, and four rolls (that’s all?) of toilet paper.  “I wanted to create something elegant yet playfully sophisticated, and I wanted it to be full of detail,” said Brennan.  The wedding gown took her … Continue reading Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses →

There was a recent article on CNN Living titled Brides buck tradition and ditch the white dress.  They quote bridal consultant Susan Rogers as saying, “In the last 10 to 15 years, everything went from white to ivory.  I think they figured out that everyone really didn’t look good in white. … Nobody orders white anymore. It’s kind of a faux pas.” Information provided by Bridal Guide disputes the CNN details by saying, “A 2002 Reader Service Study indicates that 57% of bridal gowns were white; 38% were ivory; the remaining 5% were some other color.” The question was asked again in a 2009 survey and things had not changed … Continue reading Would You Wear a Red Wedding Gown? →

Your bridesmaids are your best friends. These tips will help you keep them like that. Many brides go all out with the bridesmaids’ attire, making everyone where the same color, same style, and the same accessories. In these modern times, it is no longer appropriate to do that. Follow these ideas to ensure your bridesmaids will love their dresses. First of all, no one said they didn’t have to match. In fact, if you tell your bridesmaids to wear whatever they want, you are in for a disaster. The only problem is the extent of matching. For example, there are three different ways to match your bridesmaid dresses in a … Continue reading Bridesmaids Attire →

One of the most important things that will help you find your perfect dress is knowing what you want. Of course, included in knowing what you want is knowing what would look best on your body shape. Here are the four basic dress silhouettes and what body types look best with them Ball Gown (a fitted bodice and a very full skirt) Full figure Pear shape Thin Empire (a slim skirt with a waist right below the bust) Petite Thin Pear shape Princess (a dress with vertical seams and a flared skirt) Hourglass Full figure Petite Sheath (a very slim, form-fitting dress) Thin Petite Hourglass Once you have figured out … Continue reading Wedding Gown Styles and Considerations →

Having you bridal gown professionally preserved will protect you investment and ensure that it can be passed down for generations. Ask the professional to walk you through the process and show you a sample of a preserved wedding gown. Find out what is included in the package and what the guarantee covers.

From the time you were a little girl you might have wondered how your wedding dress would look.   Would it be sparkly?   Would it be straight or full?   Would it have a long train?   Now that you’re engaged, it’s time to make that dream a reality!   What you wear on your wedding day will impact your memories more than any other part of your day.   Start shopping for your gown the moment you know you’re getting married!   You will need your dress for your bridal pictures, and most photographers ask that you have your bridal sitting a month before your wedding. Be aware … Continue reading Finding the Perfect Bridal Gown →