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Fabulous Feather Fascinators: Bridal Hairstyles

Sunday, August 12th, 2012

Advantage Bridal is proud to offer a large selection of couture feather combs and feather headpieces – often called feather fascinators. A feather comb provides fashion and flair to any bridal style. Some of our feather headpieces are made from marabou feathers, while others are made from ostrich feathers. No matter the occasion, you can’t go wrong with a feather hair fascinator at AdvantageBridal.com.

Ostrich feather hair fascinator

Ostrich feather hair fascinator

Feather hair combs are often adorned with crystals and rhinestones for a little extra sparkle. We offer feather headpieces with dangling crystals and netting, too! We’ve added so many new styles of feather fascinators and we’re confident you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for! Don’t see the one you were wanting or have an idea for a feather comb we don’t have here? Give us a call and let us help you find the perfect feather comb for you. At Advantage Bridal, we know how important your wedding day is and we’re here to help brides every step of the way.

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New Monogrammed Veil at AdvantageBridal.com!

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Monogrammed wedding accessories are all the rage, and our newest monogrammed item will take your breath away! A stunning hand-embroidered bridal veil by Kristina Eaton, personalized with your monogram. Your wedding date can also be added.  See this and more monogrammed wedding accessories at AdvantageBridal.com.IMG_0508 Catherine1 color full edit PC crop 3

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Monochromatic Theme: White Bridesmaid Dresses

Monday, May 23rd, 2011
White Wedding Theme

Photo: Project Wedding

As the world watched the royal wedding procession, some were surprised to see maid of honor Pippa Middleton and the young bridal party wearing white bridesmaid dresses. This immediately sparked a new wedding trend for modern brides. Replicas of Pippa Middleton’s gown hit stores after her white bridesmaid dress debuted – it was an instant hit!

The monochromatic scheme looks stunning and the bride can easily stand out with few key accessories, like a veil, tiara, bridal belt and bold wedding shoes. Kate Middleton’s wedding dress boasted a fuller skirt, long train, lace sleeves and more detailed design, while Pippa Middleton’s white bridesmaid dress conveyed a simpler style that gave nod to her role without stealing the spotlight from the bride.

Not brave enough or still unsure about having white bridesmaid dresses? Try a subtle hue like the champagne gowns pictured below. Another popular wedding trend is to have the bridesmaids wear different styles down the aisle. With various style white bridesmaids gowns, the bride will certainly stand out as she enters the ceremony. Shop for white Pantone accessories, white bridal shoes and white bridesmaid accessories at Advantage Bridal where we offer everything but the dress!

Photo: A Bryan Photo

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Celebrity Wedding: Victoria’s Secret Model Marries Rocker

Friday, May 13th, 2011

Celebrity couple Caleb Followill & Lily Aldridge Married on May 12, 2011 Photo: Joe Buissink

Wearing a strapless Vera Wang bridal gown and veil with loose locks, Victoria’s Secret model Lily Aldridge married beau Caleb Followill on Thurday, May 12, US Weekly reports. The ceremony took place at the romantic San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, Calif. The mermaid Vera Wang bridal gown features layers of Chantilly and corded lace applique, as well as raw edge swirling chiffon detail at back. Lily Aldridge and musician Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon met in 2007 at the Coachella Music Festival. The groom looked sleek in a Gucci suit. Congratulations!

Lace details on bridal accessories, such as a veil, garter or wedding shoes, are making a comeback. Lace wedding accessories add a touch of classic romance and can be done with modern flair. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and celebrity brides like Victoria’s Secret model Lily show how beautiful bridal gowns with lace accents can be.

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The Bridal Tiara Takes Center Stage

Friday, May 6th, 2011

1936 Cartier Halo Tiara

Thank you, Duchess of Cambridge, for showing how a tiara can transform a bride into a modern royal. Royal bride Catherine Middleton wore a sparkling “halo” tiara as she revealed her bridal ensemble to the world on April 29. Who could keep their eyes off the gorgeous, ornate 1936 Cartier tiara? We couldn’t!

The Queen graciously allowed Prince William’s bride to wear the diamond encrusted tiara, which was purchased by The Duke of York (later King George VI) for his Duchess (later Queen Elizabeth).  The tiara was presented to Princess Elizabeth (now The Queen) on her 18th birthday.

Regardless of budget, any bride-to-be can caputure the look of regal elegance on her wedding day, whether it be a rhinestone tiara or pearl tiara. Pair it with a veil for instant glamour. Advantage Bridal carries tiaras for all occasions, such as a wedding, sweet 16 party, Quinceañera or beauty pageant. Our selection of wedding tiaras include stately pieces, as well as understated styles, for brides and flower girls. From head to toe, walk down the aisle looking like a princess bride.

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The Royal Bride: Veils & Tiaras

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Bel Aire Bridal Veil & Tiara

Although you may not have royal lineage, you can certainly look like a royal bride on your wedding day. Just look to history to see the fashion of royal women, such as Princesses Diana, Grace Kelly and Elizabeth, who each made stunning brides as they married a true prince.

Today’s brides can capture the look of royalty with a few necessary accessories, particularly the veil and jeweled headpiece. For a sparkling hair accessory to complement any style bridal veil – whether chapel length, knee length or fingertip – tiaras, hair combs, hair pins and crowns make a statement on their own.

And you will look like a royal bride as you walk down the aisle and pose for the photographer. Rhinestones, crystals, pearls, beads and other jewels adorn the headpieces at Advantage Bridal, where brides can search for the perfect royal accessories.

Depending on your wedding dress, you can choose bridal accessories with a more eleborate or simple design. Let fashionable icons of the past and royal brides of yesteryear serve as inspiration as you put together your bridal ensemble. The look of royalty never goes out of style and is always classic.

Classic Rhinestone Tiara

Hand Embroidered Wedding Veil

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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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Stunning Details: Luxurious Lace

Friday, January 21st, 2011
Lace Wedding Gown

Lace Bridal Gown

Lace is making a comeback in the wedding community, from stunning lace bridal gowns and lace embellishments to elaborate lace wedding accessories. Lace wedding gowns are no longer considered outdated, but rather exude opulent luxury. Wear a beautiful lace veil to complete the look.

While choosing a lace wedding dress can be a difficult challenge, it helps to know what type of lace is most flattering on you. With strong European influences and centuries old pattern designs, lace has been revived through technological advancements and market development. Lace wedding gowns look gorgeous in day or evening weddings, indoor or outdoor weddings and, of course, seasonal or traditional weddings. Lace is also the perfect choice for vintage weddings. Search lace samples for inspiration and to find what kind of lace best suits you.

Different Types of Lace

Re-embroidered Alencon: One of the most popular types of lace for weddings and also one of the most expensive. Re-embroidered Alencon lace is embroidered Chantilly lace. It is a heavy-duty type of lace; capable of handling large quantities of crystal, glass and beaded embellishments.

Chantilly: Features flowers and ribbons on plain netting or organza. Chantilly is the most inexpensive type of lace made.

Duchesse: Belgian lace made in Brussels and named after Marie-Henriette, Duchess of Brabant. She was also later queen of the Belgians. Duchesse is a bobbin lace motif

Guipure: Needlepoint lace made with a heavy buttonhole machine stitch. The motif pattern layout is on a coarse mesh net. Guipure is a French bobbin lace.

Ribbon: A cord of ribbon is used to draw and tie together two opposite edges at random over netting or mesh.

Schiffli: This lace is a type of embroidery made by modern machines, but evolved from a hand version.

Spanish: Venetian needlepoint lace. The Spaniards imported this lace from Italy in the 1700’s. Designed with flat roses on a mesh background.

Venetian: Otherwise known as Venetian needlepoint lace. The motif is a combination of acute-angled points, individually worked separately and linked together by a narrow band, or “footing” stitched with buttonholing.

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Celebrity Newlywed Roundup

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

A Hollywood actress, NASCAR driver and country music stars ring in the New Year as official celebrity couples, with some exchanging vows in surprise celebrity wedding ceremonies.

Shania Twain Wedding/Celebrity Wedding

Shania Twain Wedding Picture Photo: Robert Evans

Country singer Shania Twain and Frédéric Thiébauld, who tied the knot on New Year’s Day, released photos of their beachside wedding in Puerto Rico.  Twain wore a strapless wedding dress, which was reportedly purchased from a bridal boutique in Switzerland, a full-length veil, a bridal sash and white Calvin Klein heels (they appear to be C.K. Dylan).  The two announced their engagement last month and rang in the New Year in wedded bliss.

Valerie Bertinelli Wedding/Celebrity Wedding

Valerie Bertinelli Suprise Wedding Photo: People Magazine

Actress Valerie Bertinelli married financial planner Tom Vitale in a sunset ceremony in their Malibu home on New Year’s Day.  Bertinelli was once married to Eddie Van Halen and was a regular on “One Day at a Time.”  She currently stars in “Hot in Cleveland,” with Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White, and is a spokeswoman for Jenny Craig.  Valerie Bertinelli recently appeared on the cover of People magazine rocking her blue silk chiffon bridal gown by David Meister and carrying a large bridal bouquet of white roses.

Kellie Pickler Wedding/Celebrity Wedding

Kellie Pickler and Fiance Elope to The Caribbean Photo: Twitter

Country music artist Kellie Pickler married songwriter Kyle Jacobs in an intimate wedding ceremony in the Caribbean on New Year’s Day.  Pickler entered the country music scene after appearing as a contestant on American Idol. Thanks to Twitter, Pickler has been keeping fans updated since her engagement with Tweets and pictures.  After the vows, she sent this Tweet: “Private Island. Caribbean. Cigar in one hand, Rum in the other. Someone just called me ‘Mrs. Jacobs.’….sounds nice :) .”

Kyle Busch Wedding/Celebrity Wedding

Nascar Driver Kyle Busch Marries on New Year's Eve Photo: RadarOnline

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, 25, married Samantha Sarincella in a New Year’s Eve wedding ceremony at the Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.  The two met in Indianapolis in 2007, according to Radaronline.  Sarincella’s bridal updo was accented with a rhinestone headpiece and veil, while her gorgeous wedding dress featured off-the-shoulder sleeves, sparkling beads and airy ostrich feathers ­– absolutely stunning.

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