Bridal
Something Borrowed Something Blue Meaning
Ever heard of the rhyme called “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe?” This rhyme is for brides that are superstitious and follow it for luck. This phrase dates back to Victorian England in the late 1800s. It symbolizes hope and continuity for a fresh beginning after getting married.…
Read MoreWedding Dress Fitting Timeline in Alterations Explained
Wedding dress alterations are part of the process completing your bridal look in preparation for your big day. Here is some essential information to help plan your wedding dress fitting timeline. You must ensure with your seamstress that alterations are done before the wedding. First thing, your wedding dress will need altered in some way…
Read MoreThe Truth about Bridal Illusion Tulle in Wedding Dresses
Bridal illusion tulle on a wedding gown is a popular trend today that all the brides are wanting to purchase. Designers like Maggie Sottero are adding more sheer and risqué bridal illusion tulle options to their gown collections to have as a staple in their brand. A bridal illusion tulle neckline wedding gown has thin…
Read MoreWhat Wedding Dress Undergarments and Accessories to Bring for Alterations
Now that you have found your dream gown, it’s time to make it fit you like a glove. Your wedding dress might need hemming, a bustle added, or it might need completely resized. Not sure what to bring to your bridal alterations appointment with your seamstress? Below are my tips on what wedding dress undergarments…
Read MoreWedding Dress Alterations Cost Explained for Budgeting
Now that you have paid for your dream wedding gown, you must budget for your wedding dress alterations cost. Wedding dress alterations costs are a significant part of a bride’s budget. The alterations process can cause lots of stress because of the expenses to make the wedding gown fit you like a glove. Today, I…
Read MoreVideo: 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 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 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 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 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…
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