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Bridesmaid Dresses: New York Bridal Market

Sunday, April 10th, 2011
New York Bridal Market

Photos: Thomas Iannaccone (Wtoo and Watters); John Aquino (Carol Hannah); Robert Mitra (Alfred Angelo)

The New York bridal market from April 9-11 features the newest trends in fashion for brides and the bridal party. Brides.com gives us a sneak peek at the market standouts in bridemaid dresses, including gowns in sapphire blue (similar to Kate Middleton’s engagement dress); two-toned dresses; sleek styles in black; and bow details around the waist and neckline.

For a unique look and comfortable, confident bridesmaids, choose different style bridesmaid dresses in the same color or opt for similiar hues. Choose different wedding shoes and headpieces for an individual touch. Today’s bridal fashion isn’t anything like the gowns of the past. While walking down the aisle and taking photographs, brides and bridesmaids should feel confident in their dress and individual style.

Advantage Bridal offers bridesmaid accessories, including wedding shoes, gloves, purses, jewelry, headpieces and gifts for your bridal party.

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Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Vintage Style Couture Lace Bridal Garter

It’s fun to incorporate meaningful elements into your wedding, such as “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in her shoe.” Subtle details can fulfill this traditional bridal saying that is thought to be bring the bride good luck and a long, happy marriage. “Something old” symbolizes continuity with the bride’s family and the past while moving to the next chapter.

Ideas for something old:

Family heirlooms, antique pieces, vintage relics or sentimental objects can fill the “something old” wedding tradition.

Look to moms, aunts, grandparents or someone close to you for trinkets that you can use in your wedding, like a handkerchief or charm wrapped around your bouquet.

Wear a locket necklace with old family photos or display these pics at the reception. Photos of the bride and groom as children look lovely at the guest book table.

Use vintage ribbon, lace, buttons or other ornaments on the flower bouquet, wedding dress, veil or as decorative touches.

Shop thrift stores, antique malls and your grandmother’s closet for a vintage purse, clutch, gloves or brooch.

Perch vintage cake toppers on the wedding cake or add a whimsical touch at the dessert bar.

Toasting flutes handed down are perfect for the reception.

Carry a cherished momento in your bridal purse.

Wear something passed down, like a veil, tiara, garter or jewelry. This also meets the “something borrowed” requirement.

Brides can use their imagination and search their mother’s attic or memory box for the “something old” object they cherish. The bridal shower is an opportunity for family members to pass down a keepsake for the bride to use at the wedding or keep afterward. We wish you joy as you hunt for something old.

Vintage Style Bridal Purse

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Anthropologie Debuts BHLDN Bridal Collection

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

The new Anthropolgie wedding collection is finally here – BHLDN (beholden) debuted on Valentine’s Day. Prices range from $600 to $3600. Real brides wanting unique bridal gowns and wedding dresses serve as inspiration for the BHLDN collection:

“Inspired by the Dutch word for ‘to keep,’ as well as countless tales from family and friends of the extraordinary weddings they’d been part of, we began dreaming up something new.

Our roots are with Anthropologie, so a passion for experience and creating one-of-a-kind moments runs deep. But our offering speaks more to the not-so-everyday occasions—ours is a voice that celebrates a woman’s most anticipated milestones. And one that gives tradition a twist.”

Check out the new bridal gowns and wedding dresses offered by BHLDN; we think you’ll be smitten. Of course, Advantage Bridal carries beautiful bridal accessories, such as wedding shoes, bridal headpieces and veils, and vintage style jewelry as the perfect complement to the BHLDN bridal gowns and wedding dresses.

Cascading Goddess Wedding Gown $1600

Tulle Era Wedding Dress $2600

Ribboned Silk Bridal Gown $1600

Pleated Fantasy Bridal Gown $3600

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Urban Outfitters Debuts Wedding Collection On Valentine’s Day

Friday, February 11th, 2011
Anthropologie Weddings

Anthropologie Design Team Behind BHLDN

Bohemian-chic brides, Urban Outfitters Inc. debuts the BHLDN wedding brand on Valentine’s Day! The BHLDN collection features heirloom quality wedding gowns, bridesmaid frocks, party dresses, assorted jewelry, headpieces, footwear and lingerie in the chic style many Anthropolgie fans have come to love.

Along with the Anthropologie creative team, the wedding collection includes designs by established and up-and-coming guest designers. Bridal gowns pay respect to the old, new, borrowed and blue, but with a subtle twist. Fleur Wood, Tracy Reese and Catherine Deane contribute exclusive designs to the tailored and voluminous, soft and draped, embroidered and embellished assortment, complete with refinements like built-in boning and corsets. Retail prices for the BHLDN collection range from $1,000 to $4,000 for bridal gowns, and $200 to $600 for special occasion dresses.

BHLDN’s online boutique showcases each bridal  gown with soulful photography, while a short video captures flowing silk habotai, pleated tulle, and veiled organza. MyBHLDN offers a personalized area where brides can create mood boards to share with friends and family, while how-to’s advise on the perfect bow and what to look for in a wedding photographer.

Following in the tradition of Anthropologie, BHLDN emphasizes not only the bridal apparel but also the imagination and detail of every element that makes up a wedding. Wedding decorations will round out the collection later in the year, encompassing varied interests and themes.

The first BHLDN wedding store is expected to open its doors in the second half of the year. BHLDN will become the sixth brand to join the URBN family. (To view the complete press release, click here.)

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