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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Short Wedding Dresses

While some women think of wedding dresses and imagine a ballgown that skims the floor even in the highest of heels, others have a more broad interpretation of the length and design of a perfect wedding gown. These dresses are all designs from Priscilla of Boston, and showcase how a short gown can still be [...]

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Is a Short Dress Too Casual?

Short wedding dresses work well for brides who want a less traditional wedding, but less traditional doesn’t necessarily have to make “casual.” Some brides avoid even trying on shorter wedding gowns, since they think that this style won’t look formal. You certainly don’t want any of your guests to show you up, so here are [...]

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Quiz:Is a Knee Length Wedding Dress Right For You?

One of the hottest trends this year are knee length, short, or tea length wedding gowns. However, these styles aren’t for everyone. Do you have the right body shape for it?  Do you feel like breaking away from tradition? Also, it might not be best to wear a short gown in the dead of winter. So…is this a [...]

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The Bride as a Vamp

According to a big article in the New York Times entitled “The Bride Wore Very Little”  the latest trend in Bridal wear is a more vampy gown. Think of what Dita Von Teese, the burlesque dancer, would wear on her way to shimmy inside the cocktail glass and you get the idea. Now in vogue are [...]

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Alfred Angelo Wedding Gowns

One of my favorite designers is Alfred Algelo. These wedding gowns are fun, and his Dream in Color collection is especially interesting. If you’re a bride that wants to look beautiful and unique, check out this collection. Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll find:

The trim on this dress emphasizes a small waist, creating a [...]

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Sport themed wedding gowns just in time for China’s Olympic Games

Sport themed wedding gowns are all the rage in Shanghai China, where the 2008 Winter Games will be held. An article in China Daily showcases one of the cutest wedding gowns which is one that looks like an outfit for a figure skater (pictured below). This particular novelty-wedding gown has a beautiful sequined V-cut neck with a [...]

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Is a short wedding dress for you?

The newest wedding gown trend of the 2008 fashion season has been tagged as the “short skirt.” Seeing how this short skirt look can be classy and sexy is easy. However, for those of us wary about trying out a new trend, consider why a short wedding dress could work for you.
It’s all about location, [...]

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