Lovely on a Budget

Many bridal companies would have you believe that for a gown to be lovely, it also has to cost several hundred dollars at a bare minimum, and it is not rare to see gowns being sold for thousands of dollars.
If you have your heart set on an expensive gown, it is your choice to budget [...]

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Bridesmaids in Black?

Is it okay to have people in black at your wedding? Some brides feel that having anyone in black – the traditional color of mourning – is unacceptable, though it is hard to prevent anyone from wearing their favorite little black dress if they really want to. Still, should your bridesmaids be dressed in black?
Black [...]

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Ribbon Bodice Bridesmaid Gowns

Long or short, this style has you covered. The beautiful ribbon pattern of the bodice is flattering and fun without being overstated or drawing too much attention, but your maids will love wearing something so sexy and fun. Check out this style and others at French Novelty, which sells prom and bridesmaid dresses. Even better, [...]

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Regal Icing Wedding Gowns

If you want to truly look like a princess on that big day, wear a gown that has elegant bunching of fabric known as ruching. On these dresses, the ruching is very large and loose, unlike the detailed ruching that is usually found on a bodice. These elegant dresses bring to mind a princess in [...]

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Dream Dress on a Budget

Dress shopping is tough, even if you have an unlimited budget. Since most brides don’t, dress shopping has the added challenge of being constrained by money issues. Some brides get extremely frustrated because they don’t have the budget they think they need to look great on their wedding day. Here are some tips you can [...]

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Asian Wedding Style

Inspiration from the Orient comes in the form of body hugging wedding dresses that can really show off your figure and flatter you on your wedding dress. This example from Good Orient is body skimming up top, leaving the shoulders bare with an opportunity for peeps at your lovely legs on each side. Pair it [...]

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Going Gold for your Wedding

Want to look like a princess on your wedding day? Does white just not flatter your coloring? Forget ivory and cream, and skip right to looking like royalty with a gold wedding dress. You can find gorgeous creations to match your personal style, like this gown fit for a queen from Helene Bridal.

Want a slimmer [...]

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Floor-Length Veils from Ansonia

Most bridal veils you see reach between the shoulders and lower back, but if you want to make a real statement, choose a veil that hits the floor or is even longer, creating another layer to your train. These veils, available from Ansonia, are dramatic and beautiful, give you that trailing, traditional-looking veil that complements [...]

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Tiaras from Stumps

If you’re looking for a tiara to wear on your wedding day, check out the selections at Stumps. This online shop has a number of great choices, whether you want just a small amount of sparkle or a tiara made for a queen. Here are some of the options they have available:

Abigail Tiara

Alexa Tiara

Regal Dreams [...]

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1960s Weddings Dresses from Rusty Zipper

If you love vintage style, check out Rusty Zipper, a great online store that has tons of vintage clothing, including wedding dresses. They have selections from the 1980s and earlier, in multiple sizes. I especially love their 1960s wedding dress selections. Here are some that are available right now. Keep in mind that their selections [...]

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