Posts by otooleer
Video: Insights into Bridal Gown Alterations & Things to Ask Your Seamstress
Nervous to go into your alterations appointments for your bridal gown? Emma gives some tips and insights to illusion necklines, bustles, and beading that you do not want to miss. Make sure to ask your seamstress about how these things will look and function on your gown so it is not damaged after the wedding.
Read MorePodcast Episode 1: Here Comes the Bride
Host Emma and bride-to-be Sydney explore the path to saying yes in finding the perfect wedding dress. In this conversation, Emma asks Sydney about her own own love story, wedding planning in the midst of COVID, and the importance of selecting a venue and date before going into bridal gown shopping.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide for Every Wedding Attire
I know we have all been in the situation where we have gotten a wedding invitation that has left us completely clueless about the guest dress code. No one wants to be “that person” who is overdressed or underdressed and everyone notices as a result. Sometimes the language of “black-tie optional”, “cocktail attire”, and “semi-formal”…
Read MoreThe Concerning Hayley Paige Controversy: Buy Or Not to Buy?
If you have watched Say Yes to the Dress, then you have probably seen the bubbly and talented wedding dress designer Hayley Paige helping brides during wedding gown shopping. Hayley Paige has been in the news lately regarding legal battles with her bridal company fashion house, JLM Couture. Hayley Paige Gutman has become a well-known…
Read MoreUnexpected Bridal Accessory Trends for Spring 2022 You Did Not Know About
A Bride must have some accessories to wear walking down the isle on her big day. Similar to what I talked about in the Spring 2022 Wedding Dress Trends post, the accessory trends for Spring 2022 follow the look of non-traditional and unconventional, as nothing is really off-limits this season. There are still nods to…
Read MoreWait, Why Can’t I Wear White to a Wedding? The Color Rules Explained
As weddings continue to evolve, the golden rule of not wearing white to a wedding always applies. Even though there are some unique dress codes and themes at weddings, it is only reserved for the bride and groom to be wearing white. It would be considered rude and inconsiderate if any guests were wearing white.…
Read MoreTop 10 Wedding Dress Trends Seen in the Spring 2022 Bridal Fashion Week
For the bride who wants to feature the latest styles and upcoming trends for the season of your wedding, this is for you. Bridal Fashion Week 2021 has highlighted both the traditional and non-traditional looks. As the fashion industry is very ‘forward’ looking, we see brands that focus on the new-age bride, it may be…
Read MoreThe Best Underrated Bridal Designers and Brands You Have Not Heard Of
Wedding dress shopping is one of many tasks that brides look forward to most when getting married. However, it is important to do your research on the look and style you want before going into dress shopping. Decide upon a budget to stay within for your wedding dress, based upon who is paying for the…
Read MoreWhite vs. Ivory – The Difference Between These Bridal Colors
Deciding which color is best for you Wedding dress shopping comes with it’s fair share of opinions and decisions. When it comes to deciding on a dress, it’s customary to ask what colors the dress comes in, as designers offer specific dresses to come in different colors. Today, there are a lot of off colored…
Read MoreThe Bustle: Alterations You Have Not Even Thought About Yet
You’ve found your dream wedding dress, so now it’s time to get down to business into the next step of the dress process: alterations. Altering the bridal gown is needed to perfect the fit of the dress based on what size dress the bridal store ordered from the brand. You will need to find a…
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