It's all in the title, I have come across some pretty amazing wedding dresses that go beyond the typical pretty white gown. Being adventurous with your wedding gown is not for everyone, but if you are looking for some inspiration, here you go!
Showing posts with label Wedding Dress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wedding Dress. Show all posts
Monday, March 19, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Recessionista Finds: Dresses!
The beginning of the year is prime time for deals on wedding attire, specifically wedding and bridesmaid dresses. And being the recessionista-minded planner that I am, I have been thrilled to see a bunch of sales for brides come up so far this year. Since there are so many discounts going on I rely on many blogs to keep me updated. BrideFinds posted a great deal on Ann Taylor's wedding collection- 25% off wedding dresses for a limited time and oh yeah, Ann is throwing in FREE shipping too! And for bridesmaids there’s a special coupon code in effect through Wednesday 2/15, giving your gals 20% off any order over $50!
In even more awesome news, Target has just launched a bridesmaids collection! I could LIVE at that store if they let me, so it is a no brainer that I'm pretty excited about this line. All dresses are under $70, they offer both short and long styles and the size range is 2-28. The cost of being a bridesmaid can add up quickly and being able to buy a dress at a trusted nationwide store that you will wear again is pretty much all a girl on a budget could ask for. After scouring this line, I saw a bunch of dresses I'd wear as a guest to a wedding or big event which is a total score for the price. Happy shopping!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The Quick List: What You Need To Know About Wedding Dresses
Most brides will not try on wedding dresses until they are engaged. Which means that all of your wedding dress experience is based on movies, bridal shows, gossip and what you always HOPED your magical dress shopping experience should and will be.
Well, there is a lot more to this than just picking a day and a few stores to shop. I've pulled a few awesome articles that give brides the full picture of what goes into buying a wedding dress. Enjoy!
#1. When To Start Shopping For Your Wedding Dress - The Knot
#2. How To Shop For A Wedding Dress Online - Geek Sugar
#3. 5 Things Nobody Tells You About Trying On Wedding Dresses - The Broke Ass Bride
#4. Another 5 Things Nobody Tells You About Trying On Wedding Dresses - The Broke Ass Bride
#5. What No One Admits About Wedding Dresses- Huffington Post Weddings
Friday, September 9, 2011
Celebrity Weddings: Gwen + Gavin + That Amazing Dress
All celebrity weddings make a statement and most say "hey I'm incredibly rich and this is what I dreamed up for my wedding". Then there are the extremely memorable weddings that us mere mortals will remember forever. For me, one such wedding is that of Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale. And let's be honest, if you remember this wedding then you most likely are remembering that dress. That breathtaking and quite daring Christian Dior gown that singlehandedly made color in wedding dresses chic AND brought major attention to the 'ombre' trend in fashion. It is so iconic that in March 2011 that gown found a new home at the Victoria and Albert Design Museum in London.
Now back to wedding details. "After six years together, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale were more than ready to get married – even if the bride was an hour late to the ceremony. The couple exchanged vows on September 14, 2002 during a traditional Anglican service at St. Paul’s Covent Garden in London. Stefani carried a delicate bouquet of phalaenopsis orchids and her grandmother’s Catholic prayer book down the aisle. A second wedding was held in Los Angeles two weeks later. According to Stefani, it was held so that she could wear a custom-designed wedding dress by British-Gibraltarian fashion designer John Galliano twice. The fashion-forward singer, who has since also become a best selling designer, wore a bright lipstick that echoed the hot-pink hue detailing the bottom of her hand-painted gown (Source)." "The groom wore a traditional British morning suit and was escorted by his Hungarian sheepdog, Winston, who donned a garland of red flowers. Following the vows, guests boarded double-decker buses and headed to Home House, a private club, where a six-course Italian dinner was served in the courtyard garden. The menu included risotto, pasta and seafood. To celebrate their first anniversary, Rossdale and Stefani returned to St. Paul’s Covent Garden with the same car and driver they had on their wedding day (Source)." Now for the photos!
Now back to wedding details. "After six years together, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale were more than ready to get married – even if the bride was an hour late to the ceremony. The couple exchanged vows on September 14, 2002 during a traditional Anglican service at St. Paul’s Covent Garden in London. Stefani carried a delicate bouquet of phalaenopsis orchids and her grandmother’s Catholic prayer book down the aisle. A second wedding was held in Los Angeles two weeks later. According to Stefani, it was held so that she could wear a custom-designed wedding dress by British-Gibraltarian fashion designer John Galliano twice. The fashion-forward singer, who has since also become a best selling designer, wore a bright lipstick that echoed the hot-pink hue detailing the bottom of her hand-painted gown (Source)." "The groom wore a traditional British morning suit and was escorted by his Hungarian sheepdog, Winston, who donned a garland of red flowers. Following the vows, guests boarded double-decker buses and headed to Home House, a private club, where a six-course Italian dinner was served in the courtyard garden. The menu included risotto, pasta and seafood. To celebrate their first anniversary, Rossdale and Stefani returned to St. Paul’s Covent Garden with the same car and driver they had on their wedding day (Source)." Now for the photos!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
BHLDN: The Letters You Need To Know Now
If you are a fan of the hip store Anthropologie, you have no doubt heard that they have launched a wedding store, BHLDN as of Valentine's Day. No coincidence I'm sure since this is the greatest gift to loyal fans since, well, Anthropologie opened. What is BHLDN? According to their website, "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", the geniuses at Anthropologie dreamt up this amazing offering to today's women. There is a perfect variety of beauty in the gowns, dresses, lingerie, shoes, jewelry, cover-ups, hair adornments, accessories offered on BHLDN's site.
The wedding gowns range from $600 to $4,000 and the dresses (perfect for bridesmaids or for the bride to wear during her many pre-wedding celebrations) range from $200 to $1,000. There is so much attention to detail and creativity that will appeal to so many ladies I am positive this line will be a HUGE hit. I'm so excited that more & more stores/ designers are jumping feet first into the wedding industry. Please take some time to check out BHLDN and you won't be sorry you did. Enjoy!
The wedding gowns range from $600 to $4,000 and the dresses (perfect for bridesmaids or for the bride to wear during her many pre-wedding celebrations) range from $200 to $1,000. There is so much attention to detail and creativity that will appeal to so many ladies I am positive this line will be a HUGE hit. I'm so excited that more & more stores/ designers are jumping feet first into the wedding industry. Please take some time to check out BHLDN and you won't be sorry you did. Enjoy!
Now here for some gown envy. Prepare to drool:
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
A Dress Fit For a Princess
Most girls my age grew up with the Disney princesses. We all have our favorite, whether we keep it a secret or not. My favorite is Jasmine because she was the first non-white princess (finally a princess that I kind of resembled as a young Colombian girl!) and she is super gorgeous and kind of perfect. This childhood filled with princesses probably is the reason so many brides want to "look like a princess" on their wedding day. It is our first ideal of perfection, which is what all brides want for their big day.
Fast forward to 2010. Famed wedding dress label Alfred Angelo has created a new line inspired by the Disney princesses! Now, my first thought was lots of fluff and outdated ball gowns, but I was VERY pleasantly surprised. I mean some of those princesses came from a time of ridiculous wedding fashion (hello 1990's!) but the key to this collection is the inspiration from the actual princesses. There are actually seven iconic Disney Princess characters represented; Ariel, Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White and Tiana (The Princess and The Frog). This post breaks everything down and even has a video of the collection's photo shoot! This may not be for every bride, but you all have to admit that it is a really cool idea and you are at least going to check out the different dresses. Here are a few stills of the 2010 princess collection! Enjoy!
Fast forward to 2010. Famed wedding dress label Alfred Angelo has created a new line inspired by the Disney princesses! Now, my first thought was lots of fluff and outdated ball gowns, but I was VERY pleasantly surprised. I mean some of those princesses came from a time of ridiculous wedding fashion (hello 1990's!) but the key to this collection is the inspiration from the actual princesses. There are actually seven iconic Disney Princess characters represented; Ariel, Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White and Tiana (The Princess and The Frog). This post breaks everything down and even has a video of the collection's photo shoot! This may not be for every bride, but you all have to admit that it is a really cool idea and you are at least going to check out the different dresses. Here are a few stills of the 2010 princess collection! Enjoy!
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