Fashions and Accessories
Take this fun 5-question quiz to discover which bridal style fits your personality and wedding day vibe. At the end, we’ll reveal your dream dress type and help you find local bridal shops that carry it! QUESTIONS: What’s your wedding vibe? Romantic garden 🌸 Urban & modern 🏙️ Beachy & breezy 🌴 Classic &…
When you imagine shopping for your wedding dress, you probably picture twirling in lace, sparkle, and maybe shedding a happy tear or two. What you don’t picture? International trade policy. But believe it or not, tariffs — yes, those taxes on imported goods — can sneak their way right into your bridal boutique experience. So…
Copy this document and complete for each bridal shop. An experienced bridal shop is invaluable in helping you choose the right wedding gown. Personal service is what will set many of them apart. You also should take a close look at the quality of the gown material, how it is constructed, and the reputation of…
I love the fun and excitement of getting ready that occurs in the girl’s getting ready room. There are lots of special moments that unfold that beg to be captured by your photographer. Perhaps it is your sister’s special hug or gift, or your best friend’s “something old” that she has given you –…
We know you are eager to start looking for your wedding gown, but before you do, you need to have a few details decided. For example, if you are having a summer wedding, and outdoors, you definitely don’t want a heavy dress with long sleeves. While you might not have the venue confirm, you do…
Basic Gown Information & HOW to shop for Your Gown As a young girl, you probably have always dreamed or at least thought of your wedding day. And every girl, when they get their ring, wants to start wedding dress shopping. However, once you start, you will quickly understand how overwhelming it can be. …
ALMOST ALL BRIDAL GOWNS NEED TO BE ALTERED! Fit is everything, which is why, when it comes to your wedding dress, alterations are everything. You can splurge on a pricey dress, but if it’s not altered properly it won’t look any better than a gown that’s a tenth of the cost. Here are 5 TIPS…
I said YES…to the dress! A wedding dress can take anywhere from 5-6 months to come in (not including alterations) and with my wedding coming up in less than 6 months, I knew what I had to do next! As much as I dreaded dress shopping, it wasn’t nearly as bad as I had expected….
This week Bride St. Louis made a stop at ReFresh in Brentwood to donate dresses that remained from our 2019 Run for the Dress. Re-Fresh is not your typical resale store. The only thing that can top fashionable clothes at reasonable prices is shopping in the name of a great cause. ReFresh is run…
Over the next few posts we will introduce you to some basic information about wedding gown styles and silhouettes. We will start with details about the Trumpet, Mermaid, and Fit and Flare. For the brides who is just starting to look at wedding gowns, they can appear very much alike. A trumpet wedding dress fits similar to…
All women want to look their very best on their wedding day – beautiful, confident and radiant! Here are some tips to ensure that you make a GREAT choice when it comes to your choice of bridal gown. Start NOW to find your dress. If you plan to order a designer gown it can take…
Selecting the Best Wedding Dress for Your Body Style Selecting a wedding dress is more than just a fitting. It’s selecting the right type for your body shape. What’s follows is a guide to selecting the right silhouette for your body type. This allows you to find the best figure flattering wedding gown. Petite, tall,…
Today let’s talk about how you are going to purchase your wedding dress. Why are dresses so much pricier when they’re meant for walking down the aisle? Buying a wedding dress is not like buying a pair of boots or that new phone. It’s an emotional purchase – after all, all eyes will be…
Whether you are wearing a new wedding gown or an heirloom wedding gown, you want your wedding dress to be perfect in every way. Here are some tips to make sure your dress stays in tip top shape. Prior to the Wedding: Avoid excessive handling of your gown. Clean hands are a must. …
Congratulations! You’re getting married. As a young girl, you probably have always dreamed or at least thought of your wedding day. And every girl when they get their ring wants to start wedding dress shopping. However, once you start, you will quickly understand how overwhelming it can be. With thousands of dresses and styles available,…
Here are 7 points to consider as you begin the search for your “perfect” wedding dress. So many of you have had dreams of your big day, and the pressure to find the wedding dress that matches that dream is unreal. Here are some suggestions to de-stress and enjoy the experience. Most bridal shops prefer…
A style enjoying a huge resurgence in the head covering department is a hat called the Fascinator. Fascinators are whimsical, frivolous headpieces, usually involving feathers, beads, flowers, and veiling and are worn on the head at an angle. These hats go back to the 17th century and were worn as an alternative to hats and…
What is a modest bridal gown? A modest bridal dress provides the same high quality wedding dress BUT with sleeves and higher necklines to provide more coverage. Some religious faiths (LDS, Christians, Evangelicals, Muslins and others) require a bridal gown that is designed with less reveal. And honestly – these are beautiful dresses! Very few…
Guest Post from Jenn Glosemeyer, Boulevard Bride www.BoulevardBride.com One of the most exciting parts about getting married is finding “The Dress”. It’s probably the first thing on your list. When it is time to go shopping keep these tips in mind. Undergarments can drastically change the look of a dress. …
Last weekend in New York the industry’s top bridal designers showed their Spring/Summer 2014 collections at Bridal Market. They say that gone is Organza and Chantilly Lace and that a new wave of fabrics will be exploding the scene like hand-painted lace and golf-flecked detailing. And then there is the new color trend – a…
Most of us know that the bridal veil tradition goes back to medieval times. Some said it was used to protect the bride from evil spirits. It was believed that the bride appealed to evil spirits because of her happiness. And, of course, in arranged marriages of ancient times the veil insured that the groom…
You’ve spent hours and perhaps travelled many miles looking for the perfect wedding dress for your dream day. Often overlooked but extremely important is the foundation garments you decide to wear under your wedding dress. And then, for the honeymoon after the wedding, it’s time for something a little flirty, a little fun, and a little…
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed Something BLUE! Blue represents love, good fortune, and fidelity and is a very old and expected wedding tradition. How will you incorporate BLUE into your wedding day? I love how this Bride added a touch of blue to her shoes, and then painted the shoes to memorialize the day….
You’ll spend hours looking at wedding gowns, trying them on and finally selecting the perfect one for you. So be selective about choosing the shoe that fits! And that’s the key word – fits. Wearing shoes that hurt is not something you want on your wedding day. Comfort is everything. Go with your heart’s desire!…