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by Del on December 01, 2008
For a while, you didn't see many brides walking down the aisle with veils. I thought this was unfortunate because I love veils. They're not just for the most elaborate gowns, either - except...
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by Del on November 21, 2008
Let's face it: no woman wants to wear an ugly bridesmaid dress, no matter how much she loves you. I know a wedding is all about the bride, but who wants to look like Cinderella's ugly...
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If you honeymoon in a warm, tropical locale or you get married during the summer, let the world know you're "just married" via this super-cute tank from The Knot's Wedding Shop. One...
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If "streamlined" is not in your vocabulary for your wedding day, then you probably want a dress as opulent and dramatic as possible. The Bride Chic blog showcases a gorgeous variety of ball...
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If you notice more short wedding dresses than usual next year, that's because it's one of the hottest trends for Fall 2009 in bridal fashions. Even if you don't want to give up your dream...
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Black is the new, well, black when it comes to bridal fashion. While black has traditionally been shunned from weddings (for the bride as well as for guests), this particular "rule" is...
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Attention, New York brides-to-be! You're invited to a trunk show at Bergdorf Goodman this Tuesday and Wednesday (October 28 and 29) from 10 am to 4 pm. You'll see Giambattista Valli's...
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The late Grace Kelly had a big influence on Alfred Sung's latest bridal collection, according to the designer. This isn't surprising, considering how glamorous, beautiful and stylish the...
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by Del on October 15, 2008
Part of feeling like a beautiful bride is not having to worry if your mascara is running or your nose is shiny. The right makeup and application is essential on your wedding day, but don't wait...
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Just in case onlookers can't tell when you go on your honeymoon, you can let them know via your bikini...or a whole host of other pieces, including hoodies, T-shirts, tank tops, robes, jewelry and...
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by Del on September 01, 2008
Your hairstyle will be a large part of your bridal ensemble and it may take a lot of thought before you choose the perfect 'do for your big day. Consider these do's and don'ts when looking...
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Getting married next year? It's time to think about your wedding dress. Trends for 2009 dictate that sleek is in. Now I know everyone doesn't like sleek - some of you have always wanted to...
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by Del on August 19, 2008
Maybe you want to be just a little different. Not a lot; not enough to make headlines, but you want your bridal ensemble to be beyond the ordinary. If so, consider a bridal hat. Now there a lot of...
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I forgot I'd seen a post about knitted wedding dresses at NIBS a while back. It caught my eye because I have the Spring/Summer 2008 issue of vogue Knitting that featured patterns that knitting...
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You live your life in an environmentally-friendly way: you recycle, you bike instead of drive a car, you carry your own bags to the grocery...kudos, eco star! Now you're getting married and you...
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This isn't the first time I've covered bridal hair accessories. It won't be the last, either, as hair is a huge part of your overall wedding day look. Continuing this week's...
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I like attending weddings where the bride and groom adhere to their cultural traditions, when these traditions fall outside of mainstream culture. This isn't always the case; some couples stick to...
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by Del on June 11, 2008
There's so much to get for a wedding. Besides the big, obvious items like a dress and cake, what about little things like a bridal purse? Although this is a small accessory, you should put some...
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by Del on May 30, 2008
You've got your dress picked out, your attendants' dresses, your colors, your theme...what about your shoes? Better yet, should you just stick to one pair? Now if you routinely sashay around...
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by Del on May 20, 2008
A lot of brides wear updos on their wedding day; updos are elegant, classic and what better way to wear that fancy hairdo that you don't get to wear to the office every day? With the updo comes...
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Albany If you're looking into a traditional wedding-you know, without the skydiving, the underwater vows, or the Disney World locale-you're probably also looking for a traditional gown. Long...
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by Del on May 06, 2008
Brides often spend an extraordinary amount of time and energy on the wedding dress, but what about what comes after? You know, your wedding night lingerie? Typically, you'll receive lingerie at...
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I wasn't joking about the Disney fairy tale wedding gowns! Check out this YouTube clip featuring dress designer Kirsty Kelly, who was tapped by Disney to create a line of gowns in a princess...
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