The Dress Blog

What to Look for When Selecting a Bridal Salon

Cheri Meingasner |  October 18, 2010

Your wedding gown can be one of the biggest purchases you make for your wedding day. It represents your style and sets the tone for both the ceremony and reception. But you don’t want the search for the perfect dress to turn into a nightmare, so we came up with a checklist of what to look for when selecting a bridal salon to even try on gowns. 

Top 10 Mistakes Brides Make When Buying a Wedding Gown

Pamela Betts |  September 27, 2010

Seriously ladies.  Wear underwear when going to try on wedding gowns.   This is especially true if you are going to an upscale salon at which consultants will be helping you into sample gowns.  Remember: their perspective is from the bottom of the zipper.  Also recommended: a strapless bra and a body slimmer.

Go Green...With your Wedding Dress

Kathy Friend |  September 10, 2010

Go green with your wedding dress? Why not? Your mother looked beautiful on her wedding day, so did your grandmother. So why not recycle a vintage family wedding dress on your big day?

Wedding Attire...The Undercover Story

Kathy Friend |  September 10, 2010

Good undergarments on your wedding day are more than just something pretty. These specific articles of clothing act as a foundation that supports a heavy, ornate gown. Your needs for specific under-things, depends on the type of gown you have, and, of course, on your figure. Here are some tips to be an informed undergarment shopper.

Your Wedding Day: Your Personal Style

Kathy Friend |  September 10, 2010

A bride asked me to help her incorporate her personal style into her wedding party's attire. She wasn't feeling comfortable or like herself in her dress. The accouterments that make up your wedding day outfit should reflect your personal style, and more importantly, you should be comfortable in what you wear.

2007 Wedding Trends

Cynthia Basker |  September 10, 2010

With the new year comes numberous new trends in wedding planning. Here is a sampling of Cynthia Basker's top predictions for 2007.