Posts Tagged ‘wedding dress’
Friday, August 17th, 2012
The adage, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” is thought to bring good luck to a bride and happiness to her marriage. You can incorporate these wedding elements in many creative ways.
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Your wedding dress can serve as any of the four special elements. While many brides wear a new bridal gown, you could opt for a vintage one if it fits with the style of your wedding or borrow a wedding dress from your mother, friend or relative. Wedding dresses are not required to be white or ivory, so a blue bridal gown is an option that will be fresh and imaginative. Even blue bridal accessories, such as jewelry, a garter or wedding shoes, will fit “something blue.”
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For “something old,” vintage jewelry is great way to incorporate this requirement. Online auctions are often a good place to find antique earrings, estate necklaces, bracelets, vintage brooches and antique hair accessories. A local antique store is also a great source for vintage jewelry. Just make sure that whatever you choose complements your wedding theme and style of your bridal gown.
“Something new” is pretty easy to achieve. If you are not wearing a new dress, you almost certainly have a new piece of jewelry or pair of shoes. If these are all old or borrowed, you can wear new bridal panties or pantyhose to serve as something new.
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“Something borrowed” can be just about anything. Ask your mother, grandmother or sister for a classic piece of jewelry – a pearl necklace, a pair of pearl drop earrings, or even a diamond watch. If your mother or grandmother still has her garter, she would likely consider it an honor to lend it to you for your wedding day.
“Something blue” involves a little imagination. Garters often come in blue, but if you really don’t want a blue garter, there are many other ways to add something blue to your ensemble. “Something blue” wedding tattoos are temporary and easily wash off. Blue wedding shoes are a nice option if they look good with your dress and color scheme. If blue simply doesn’t match your clothing or wedding theme at all, you could always wear blue underwear or a piece of jewelry with a small blue stone.
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Lastly, the “something old” element also calls for “a lucky sixpence in her shoe.” A sixpence is an old British coin that is no longer minted, so it can be hard to find. However, brides can substitute a dime or old penny and even find keepsake sixpence coins at collector shops. You can wear the sixpence taped to the inside upper of your shoes, where you will not feel it. Don’t fall prey to the thought that you need to be stepping on it all day or night!
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Monday, October 24th, 2011
Vera Wang Wedding Dress
Bridal couture is within reach, even for bride’s facing a tight budget. Designer wedding dresses from the industry’s top fashions – such as Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta, Alvina Valenta, Lazaro, Carolina Herrera, Badgley Mischka, Ines di Santo and many more – can be purchased or rented for a fraction of the cost thanks to options other than shopping your local bridal boutique or retail shop. Buy a gently used couture wedding gown or designer sample, or simply rent the wedding dress of your dreams. These eco-friendly options won’t blow the budget.
If the thought of wearing another bride’s gown makes you cringe, the savings will make you smile and often outweigh the stigma of buying gently used designer garb. After all, the bride wore the dress for less than a day and you can’t really afford the splurge. Websites like Recycled Bride, Once Wed and Bravo Bride offer an online marketplace for brides to sell their designer dresses, while Los Angeles-based One Night Affair rents designer bridal gowns. White Xchange, Encore Bridal and Bride Couture sell sample and gently used designer wedding gowns. Do your homework and you can find the perfect couture wedding dress that will wow guests and photograph beautifully. If you don’t want to store your bridal gown and you could use the cash, search local bridal boutiques that offer consignment or find the right website to list your gown. You can also donate your bridal gown to worthy causes such as Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. Check out breast cancer awareness apparel and accessories at Advantage Bridal, including Save the Tatas and our new Fight Like a Girl products.
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
Finding the perfect wedding dress ranks high on a bride‘s priority list. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect dress, try a trunk show to see designer gowns a bridal salon might not carry. You can also speak with the designer or rep to discuss specifics of your gown, and many offer discounts for ordering on the spot.
The Knot offers some tips for tackling a bridal trunk show. The biggest benefit of attending one is seeing bridal collections not always available at the store. With a flagship location in Beverly Hills, Claire Pettibone (CP) bridal gowns will make any bride gaga.
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Pair a couture wedding dress with couture jewelry or designer wedding shoes at Advantage Bridal. If you’re buying an off-rack gown, dress it up with couture bridal accessories to complete your look – you won’t be disappointed with our vast selection.
There are 15 gowns in Claire Pettibone’s spring collection and 5 in the fall, as well as the full line of dresses in the continuing collection. The gowns are über gorgeous and we suggest you check out the full collection on the CP website.
Even if they exceed your bridal gown budget, they’ll provide plenty of inspiration and may help lead you to the one. They also have select sample gowns at deep discounts or you can shop for previously worn Pettibone dresses for even greater savings.
The following are upcoming bridal trunk shows for Claire Pettibone:
Claire Pettibone couture bridal boasts a beautiful 2011 fall collection.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
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How long does it take you to order at a restaurant? Do you make purchases at the mall or merely window shop? Can’t choose from all those nail polish colors at the salon?
Does this sound anything like you? Chances are, you’re an indecisive bride (sounds better than a wishy washy bride). Wedding planning and indecision don’t mix. Sometimes, you have to make decisions fast. If not, then your wedding venue might be booked, your hairstylist busy, your flowers out of season. . . You get the idea.
Imagine yourself as the CEO of your wedding – complete with checklists, vendor contacts, backup options, spreadsheets, etc.
Decide what you like first! Yes, before you go wedding dress shopping have an idea of what style attracts you. See your makeup artist with several inspiration pics. Write down your favorite colors in order. If you don’t like pink, well, then don’t pick pink bridesmaid dresses or a pink bouquet.
If you’re an indecisive bride, you’ll probably buy something you don’t like because someone talked you into it or convinced you it was the best choice or, even worse, because you waited until the last minute and it’s the only option left!
Wishy washy brides might not want to disappoint an in-law, feel they’ll make the wrong decision or simply can’t decide between so many good choices.
Final warning to indecisive brides: It causes more stress!
Procrastination doesn’t resolve anything.
Make decisions and move on; you’ll feel better and have a sense of accomplishment.
In the end, what matters are the vows between you and your fiance – all the worry will be gone once you walk down the aisle. You’ll forget why you spent countless sleepless nights trying to decide between ivory or white wedding shoes, flower centerpieces or candles, two flower girls or three. Relax and delegate some wedding planning tasks to bridesmaids who enjoy making decisions 
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Monday, May 23rd, 2011
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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!
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Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
These laid back country stars graced the cover of US Weekly after exchanging vows on May 14 in San Antonio. Groom Blake Shelton wore blue jeans and bride Miranda Lambert wore her mother’s ivory bridal gown at their wedding. Both country superstars also wore cowboy boots! Miranda Lambert wanted to honor her parents 33-year marriage by wearing her mom’s wedding dress. How sweet, and we think it looks perfect on her.
Visit Advantage Bridal for cowboy boots, western theme wedding accessories and western cake toppers for your country affair. Our bridal boots include off-white with blue/silver vine, embroidered champagne/white western boots, black/hot pink cowboy boots and Art Nouveau blue/black ladies boots. Look to celebrity weddings for inspiration and inject your creative style to throw your dream wedding. The budget bride can throw a western wedding for less: Think outdoor venue, BBQ, sunflowers, picnic style tables, eclectic decor and a casual atmosphere.
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Sunday, March 20th, 2011
How will Kate Middleton distinguish herself as the next royal bride? Three decades have passed since Lady Diana Spencer captured more than 700 million TV viewers as she stepped out in the “wedding dress of the century,” setting the trend for the next 15-20 years. Kate Middleton’s bridal gown is expected to do the same, although she will have a style distinctly her own.
Of course, most remember what the People’s Princess wore when she married Prince Charles in 1981. “The dress was groundbreaking for its tight bodice, cinched waist and what seemed like miles and miles of taffeta, silk and lace,” said renowned dressmaker Elizabeth Emanuel, who co-designed Princess Diana’s dress.
Kate will likely choose something classic with “edgy” details that push the fashion boundary just a bit. But don’t expect to see a modern revival of Diana’s dress, as the soon-to-be royal bride has carved her own niche in the world of royal fashion.
“It’s such a big event, with billions watching, you cannot make mistakes. There is no second chance, it has to be perfect,” Emanuel said in an interview with the Associated Press.
Sarah Burton, creative director of the Alexander McQueen house, is rumored to be the designer behind Kate Middleton’s wedding gown. If so, her name will forever be embedded in history as a fashion icon. Despite the leak, however, the designer denies reports that she is creating what will be one of the most coveted dresses in modern bridal fashion.
Sarah Burton was formerly Alexander McQueen’s right-hand woman, until he died last year. Alexander McQueen was recognized as the British Designer of the Year four times, and his legacy will continue if Burton does in fact design the royal wedding dress.
Though Kate Middleton is often photographed with her loosely curled locks, many anticipate her hair will be worn up. Until the royal wedding, we can only speculate. Will she wear a cascading veil and tiara? What flowers will adorn her bouquet? Which designer wedding shoes will the princess in waiting choose? Diamond jewelry or pearls?
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
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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.
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
Gwen Stefani Unique Pink Silk Bridal Gown
Gwen Stefani made another fashion statement as she walked down the aisle to marry hubby Gavin Rossdale in 2002. The stunning pink silk wedding dress by designer John Galliano is being donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London, which will host an exhibition of Wedding Dresses in 2013. Gwen Stefani appears on the April cover of Elle magazine and says this about her wedding gown:
“I wanted it to be over the top, but not traditional – I wanted it to be everything. But how do you tell this genius [John Galliano] over the phone? He was, like, OK, and sent me these drawings of this unbelievable, perfect dress. It’s going into the V&A now. I didn’t wanna send it because I was scared it would get ruined. But it’s a work of art, it needed to be seen.”
If anyone could pull off a non-traditional wedding gown, it was Gwen Stefani. The beautiful shades of pink silk on this wedding dress make Gwen Stefani a one-of-a-kind bride. For bridal accessories to match your unique style, visit Advantage Bridal.
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Shimmering platinum might not be the first color brides consider for a custom wedding dress, but it’s what The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey wore when she walked down the aisle last summer with new husband Peter Thomas. While she is not an A-list celebrity, plenty of fans tune in each week to follow the lives of The Real Housewives. She made our list for the unique wedding dress featured in the February issue of ESSENCE magazine.
Model Cynthia Bailey married entrepreneur Peter Thomas on July 24 at the Fernback Museum of Natural History. Rubin Stinger designed Cynthia Bailey’s nontraditional, custom wedding gown that featured a neck wrap and bow. Chunky drop earrings and bangle bracelet complete her runway look. We applaud Cynthia Bailey for wearing this interpretation of a wedding gown and think she looks fabulous! The groom wore a light grey tuxedo with a chocolate brown bow tie for added contrast. On January 30, their wedding will air on the season finale of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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