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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Buying Gowns Online

While you may be able to find the perfect gown in a local shop, you also might not, and brides should not settle for less than the ideal (within budgetary restrictions). One way to expand your options is to shop online, but there are things you have to consider when you’re not shopping in person.
You [...]

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A Renaissance Wedding

Renaissance Faire season is starting, and weddings at the Faire are more common than you might think. While character actors in the Faire have to be as authentic as possible, though, guests are welcome to be much more creative. If you’d like to think about a Renaissance wedding, take a look at a few of [...]

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Three Strapless Styles for 2010

If you have great shoulders or arms, then a strapless dress will allow you to show them off to perfection. These dresses from Shop of Brides have that in common, but enough differences to cater to your individual style.
This dress features a seamless transition from body to skirt, and while the skirt flares, it is not [...]

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Three Etiquette Tips when Trying on Dresses

It’s you’re big day, but that doesn’t mean you have to be Bridezilla. Although some smaller bridal salons allow you to simply walk in and try on dresses, many prefer that you make an appointment and work with one of their consultants to find the right dress. Treat this person and the shop with respect, [...]

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Contemporary German Wedding Dresses

Are you German in heritage and want to wear a wedding dress that reflects the best contemporary designs of that culture? German wedding dresses tend to be very simple with clean, sharp and crisp lines. There is never much ruching or fussy details on this type of dress which is at its prime in a [...]

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Indian Bridal Wear

If you want a traditional Indian Wedding, you might be having a hard time finding that perfect traditional outfit for your big day. The Indian bridal wear readily available is usually really generic or not at all authentic. Luckily, the Internet makes finding traditional clothing a bit easier. Here are some great places to shop [...]

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Make a Statement with the Back of your Wedding Dress

Since you’ll be facing away from the guests during most of the wedding ceremony, why not look for a wedding gown that really makes a statement! At House of Brides, they have a number of great options that allow you to show off your pretty gown coming and going!

This A-line dress has a criss-cross back [...]

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Five Places to Find Inexpensive Wedding Gowns

No bride wants to spend thousands of dollars on her wedding dress. Yet, if you have a small budget, you might be quickly overwhelmed with choices that just look cheap. If you’ve got the wedding dress price tag blues, here are five places that you can find an inexpensive wedding gown:
1. Consignment Shops: These dresses [...]

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Finding the wedding dress neckline that is right for you

When you walk into a bridal shop, the salesperson working should be ready to help you find that one-of-a-kind dress for your big day. You can make everyone’s job a bit easier if you know what you’re looking for! While you should stay open to many ideas, having an opinion about the neckline you want [...]

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