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Chic Bridal Hats for Modern Brides

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Fashion staples from decades ago often return to the scene with a modern twist. Take the bridal hat. It wasn’t long ago that women wouldn’t leave the house without wearing the adored and respectable hat, choosing an appropriate hat for the occasion. Kate Middleton, royalty and other socialites have embraced the hat as a modern fashion accessory.

Erica Koesler Bridal Hat $328.95

Brides can borrow some of the guidelines that apply to veils when it comes to selecting the perfect bridal hat. The simpler and more minimalist the gown, the more ornate hat you can wear — but an elaborate wedding gown calls for a simpler hat. Try on many hats for the right symmetry, but wait to pick the bridal hat until you are in front of the mirror with your wedding dress alterations complete. Today’s wedding hats are often adorned with feathers, flowers, beads, rhinestones, crystals, ribbons and birdcage veils, so your options are endless.

"Sex and the City" Wedding Hat $119.95

The key is to consider different style bridal hats for proportion and to achieve the perfect look on your wedding day. Chic bridal accessories such as gloves, pearls or vintage inspired jewelry double the impact. With bridal hats, it’s all about preference. But don’t be afraid to be the sophisticated bride on your wedding day.

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Kate Moss Engaged: Vintage Wedding Theme

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Kate Moss and Jamie Hince Engaged

Supermodel Kate Moss, 37, and musician Jamie Hince will marry July 2, according to The Sun. Jamie Hince, 40-year-old guitarist for The Kills, proposed with a vintage engagement ring worth tens of thousands of pounds. Wonder if Kate Moss will wear a vintage wedding gown on the big day? The two met backstage at The Kills’ concert in 2007 and now share a home in North London. Kate Moss’ daughter, Lila, will be the “chief bridesmaid.”

Jamie Hince hunted for a diamond engagement ring once owned by the legendary 1920s party girl, Zelda Fitzgerald, who was married to F. Scott Fitzgerald. Although he didn’t find one, he did the next best thing – gave her a Zelda-inspired vintage engagement ring. The newly engaged couple is thinking about throwing a 1920s-themed wedding in Paris, which is where the Fitzgeralds lived. The two were said to be engaged last year, but like all good things, timing is everything. The Sun first reported news of their engagement and we can’t wait to see wedding photos of fashion icon Kate Moss and rocker fiancé Jamie Hince.

Advantage Bridal carries vintage-inspired jewelry for brides, bridesmaids and mothers of the bride, as well as vintage style veils, bridal purses, garters, wedding shoes and wedding accessories. Vintage theme weddings and vintage details add personal flair and are reminiscent of by-gone eras.

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New Bridal Fashions at Advantage Bridal!

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

We’ve been busy creating new designs for our crystal bride tank tops and t-shirts and brides are going to love them!  We’ve got tattoo art designs, a new bridal bouquet in multi-colored crystals, and our new giant polka dot alphabet design, which makes a great gift for your bridesmaids!

Bride Tank Top with New Bouquet Design

Our rhinestone bride tank tops are stunning, and we have many new designs to offer for 2011!

We also welcome your ideas!  If there is something you want on a rhinestone tank or tee, just send your ideas to sandy@apgshops.com and if we add it to our line, we will make you one as a gift, in the color and size of your choice!

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

10_2_OurCauseOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but we work year round for “Our Cause” through product sales that support several organizations.  The American Cancer Society estimates that 207,090 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the United States this year alone.  Today, there are more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors – you might be one of these warrior women or you might know women who have endured this battle.  At Advantage Bridal, the issue of breast cancer hits close to home and we want to do our part to support organizations that help women cope with the effects of this potentially deadly disease.  We donate a large percentage of proceeds to Breastoration and My Hope Chest because too many women are left in the dark about their options for reconstructive breast surgery.  Sadly, even more women are never told about reconstruction surgery at all. However, the cosmetic outcome can be optimized when surgery to remove breast cancer is planned with reconstruction in mind.  Breastoration offers educational materials about reconstructive options and helps women who may need financial assistance, while My Hope Chest provides free breast reconstruction for uninsured and underprivileged women.  My Hope Chest calls breast reconstruction “the final step in breast cancer treatment.” Advantage Bridal carries breast cancer clothing, breast cancer accessories and breast cancer t-shirts.  Items include hats, garters, rhinestone tanks, tote bags, fleece hoodie and pants, jewelry, ornaments, Save the Ta-tas apparel and accessories that support FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered).  Small actions can make a big difference if we all work together!  Let’s help change the lives of breast cancer survivors.

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Sparkling Initial Cake Toppers for Weddings, Anniversaries & Special Occasions

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Custom Cake Topper Initials

Custom cake toppers and personalized wedding cake toppers take your cake from ordinary to extraordinary! Personalize your wedding, anniversary or special occasion cakes with an array of unique cake toppers in different styles, sizes, fonts, colors, decorations and price points. You’ll love the selection at Advantage Bridal, where we focus on customer service and quality!

What’s the easiest way to set your cake apart? With an initial cake topper that sparkles when the light bounces hits it. A crystal cake topper makes a stunning impression atop the wedding cake and will dazzle in photos, too!

Crystal Initial Cake Topper

Elegant monogram cake toppers by Expressions are wrapped in gorgeous Swarovski rhinestones. These stunning pieces come in single letters, his & her initials, double hearts and other designs for elegant wedding cakes.

Swarovski Monogram Cake Topper

These beautiful and affordable monogram wedding cake toppers give you the look you want without the high cost. You can order a custom monogram cake topper to coordinate with your wedding colors or theme. Choose the font, embellishments and other design elements for a truly unique piece.

Silver Letter Cake Toppers

Celebrating a milestone in a marriage? Our anniversary cake toppers are the perfect accessory for the cake. Whether it’s 10, 25 or 50 years, these stunning crystal cake toppers really make a statement!

50th Anniversary Cake Topper

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Beautiful Bridal Clutches, Evening Purses & Wedding Handbags

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Shopping for the bridal accessories is so much fun (ok, it’s all fun!). The finishing touches to your bridal ensemble pull your entire wedding day look together. And even though you won’t be walking down the aisle with a bridal clutch purse, you’ll definitely have it with you during pictures and after the ceremony for makeup touch-ups or a fresh mint.

A bridal handbag holds your essentials so you don’t have to worry about forgetting something like your lipstick or a tissue! Advantage Bridal carries bridal handbags at all price points, but you’ll always enjoy the end product. So if you’re shopping for a wedding clutch, bridal clutch, ivory bridal purse, beaded evening bags, bridesmaids purses or wedding money bags, we’re sure to have it! We’ve highlighted some white bridal purses, but we also have silver, ivory, black, pink and all colors for any dress or event.

So elegant! The hand-beaded lace bridal clutch (below) is available in ivory, light pink, light blue and lemon and features a convenient inside pocket, snap closure and a long metal shoulder chain that can be tucked inside. You’ll love this one for its gorgeousness and quality!

Bead Lace Bridal Clutch

This is truly a unique bridal purse for the bride wanting something whimsical, beautiful and handcrafted (with ivory seed beads). You’ll appreciate the attention to detail on this and our other bead wedding purses, such as the ivory beaded purse with silver heart – adorable!

Ivory Bead Bridal Purse with Bow Detail

Hollywood glam: A rhinestone wedding clutch or crystal bridal purse adds glitz for brides who like to shine!

Silver & Crystal Wedding Clutch

Affordable and oh so pretty, this dyeable satin wedding purse comes in white, light/medium/dark ivory, or light pink, and features a rhinestone drop closure and silver chain.

White Satin Bridal Purse

So sweet: The white silk wedding clutch boasts a large bow and rhinestone decoration. Don’t miss this one!

White Silk Clutch with Bow & Rhinestone Accent

If you love ruffles, you’ll love the look of this white ruffle bridal purse with scattered rhinestones and silver chain!

Ruffle Bridal Handbag

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Best Foot Forward: Jen+Kim Coloriffics Bridal Shoes

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Jen+Kim for Coloriffics have some fabulous wedding shoes that also work for all of life’s special occasions. These super  cute, comfortable wedding shoes come in different styles for every bride and bridesmaid. So whether you prefer a wedge, platform, high heel, sandal or pump, Jen+Kim Coloriffics bridal shoes are certain to catch your eye.

These simple but beautiful Luna bridal shoes come in white, ivory, black, light blue and rose/ivory. The simple strap and high heel make this a classic but sexy choice. . .For your something blue, why not wear blue bridal shoes?

Jen+Kim Luna Light Blue Wedding Shoes

Devote wedding heels in white, creme, silver or black with gorgeous rhinestone detail and 4 1/2″ heel. Whether you’re shopping for white wedding heels or silver evening shoes, Jen+Kim has you covered.

Devote White Wedding Heels by Jen+Kim

You’re going to love the black swan evening shoes or white swan bridal heels. Simply sexy, these black high heels will work with your little black dress, while the white feather bridal shoes will look stunning with your gown.

Black Swan Evening Shoes or White Swan Bridal Shoes

Sooo cute! The Sweetie wedge wedding shoes are perfect for brides or bridesmaids and available in soft rose or black. We adore these!

 

Sweetie Wedge Bridesmaid Shoes

Wedding sandals for outdoor weddings, beach brides and casual affairs in black or nude. . . lovely!

Creme Leather Bridal Sandals

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Time to Relax: Personalized Spa Wraps & Monogrammed Bath Wraps

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

No one ever said wedding planning was easy! So treat yourself to a relaxing spa day by yourself, with your fiance or the girls in your bridal party! Or, simply fill up your tub with bubbles and enjoy a nice glass of wine while you unwind.

The monogrammed bath wraps and personalized spa wraps at Advantage Bridal make great bridal shower gifts and bridesmaid gifts! We have bath towel wraps in waffle weave, cotton velour, terry cloth and minky dot; as well as monogram robes, terry head wraps, Mr. & Mrs. towels, slippers and everything you need to unwind on your honeymoon or at home.

These monogrammed bath wraps come in five totally adorable colors with ruffle trim and optional matching slippers. Your bridal party will love these! Personalized them with a name or initial for instant charm.

Monogrammed Bath Wraps with Matching Slippers

This pink velour personalized spa wrap with leopard print detail is perfect for the sassy bride (also available in chocolate and hot pink!)

Personalized Spa Wrap in Pink Velour

These super soft minky dot spa wraps are available in pink, white or aqua. You pick the font and personalization.

Minky Dot Personalized Spa Wraps

Fun spa wraps, such as the zebra print bath wrap, means you can be stylish even while wet.

Embroidered Spa Wrap in Zebra Print

Simple and sweet, the cotton bath wrap with polka dot embroidered initial comes in pink or white.

Embroidered Spa Wrap in White or Pink

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Custom Flip Flops for Brides & Bridesmaids

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Shopping for beach wedding flip flops, casual bridal sandals or white bride flip flops? Look no more! Advantage Bridal carries a mega selection (and we’re not just saying that) of comfortable wedding shoes for outdoor weddings, casual affairs and receptions. These are perfect for brides, bridesmaids, flower girls and everyone in the bridal party. While this post features some of our favorite white wedding flip flops, we have sooo many styles, colors and designs to choose from so you can wear them any time of the year.

They make perfect bridal shower gifts and bridesmaids gifts. Wear Just Engaged flip flops on your honeymoon or shop our cute line of custom flip flops that you can wear on vacation.

So many options with these white wedding flip flops! Dress your feet in these custom flip flops available with rhinestone details and gorgeous crystal and/or pearl brooch. We have many designs to choose from, including a starfish, rhodium or circle brooch.

White Bride Platform Sandals with Pearl Brooch

These cute bride or bridesmaid flip flops come with a ribbon and rhinestone accent. We have other colors and designs available so you can wear them anywhere! (not just down the aisle)

Bride Flip Flops With Bows

Celebrity favorite Girl Two Doors Down flip flops will transition easily down the aisle, with these sassy pair of white flip flops embellished with a diamond ring. Beach brides, say “I Do” in style with these adorable sandals.

"I Do" Bridal Flip Flops by Girl Two Doors Down

If you need a little height or want a more “sophisticated” sandal for you walk, consider these stunning platform bridal sandals with beautiful bead straps and a nice wedge heel.

Bridal Platforms with 4" Heel and Beaded Straps

High-quality, beautiful Dezario bridal sandals made in the U.S.A. Made of leather with gorgeous decorations and only the finest materials.

Elegant Dezario Low Wedge Sandals with Crystal Heart (Pearl or Black)

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Dressing Up the Cake: Wedding Cake Stands & Cake Serving Sets

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

It’s all in the details . . . If you’d like to dress up a simple cake design, consider elevating your edible centerpiece with cake stands for weddings. Choose from a crystal cake platter, silver cake stand (square or round) or ornate cake stand by Olivia Riegel.

This gorgeous silver plated cake tableau comes in a square or round design and in 14″ or 18″ sizes, adding an elegant touch to any cake.

14" Square Silver Cake Stand

Stunning Godinger Shannon round crystal cake platter for weddings, anniversaries and special occasions. . .

Stunning Round Crystal Cake Stand

This gorgeous, handcrafted wedding cake stand by Olivia Riegel will become a cherished keepsake.

Ornate Wedding Cake Stand by Olivia Riegel

Don’t forget to accessorize with a lovely wedding cake serving set. Advantage Bridal carries knife cake server sets in all styles and price points. We have engraved serving sets, as well as sets in silver, gold, etched glass, crystal or an array of fun, traditional and modern designs. Many of our wedding cake serving sets also include toasting flutes, so you’ll be set for the wedding cake photo tradition!

Intricate Etched Glass Cake Serving Set

The unique love knot knife server set is a classic.

Whimsical Love Knot Knife Serving Set

Get a package deal with the Simplicity engraved toasting flutes and cake server set.

Champagne Flutes & Cake Server Set

Shop AdvantageBridal.com for wedding cake serving sets, wedding cake stands, wedding cake accessories, cake stands for weddings, unique cake toppers, wedding cake jewelry and more!

 

 

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