Wedding Fashion
Best of bridal sample sales: Where to find designer wedding dresses at dream prices
Hello Daily News | January 9, 2013 Brides-to-be can make their dream come true of finding their perfect wedding dress - at a fraction of the cost. The month of January sees the best bridal sample sales of the year, when haute couturiers and sought-after designers say farewell to their stunning wedding dresses - due to the ongoing creation of new designs - some with a staggering 70% discount. This is a match made in heaven - designer bridal couture from the likes of Phillipa Lepley, Amanda Wyatt and David Fielden at affordable, almost high-street prices. But for the perfect finish to your fairytale ending, be sure to arrive early and have your research done beforehand: a good idea of what you're searching for is key. More at Hello Daily News . . . Top
Plus Size Wedding Dresses: 7 Top Tips on Finding The Dream Dress
Plus Size Tall | October 8,, 2012 Finding the perfect wedding dress can be one of the most stressful parts of planning a wedding, and when you're looking at plus size wedding dresses, that stress can increase as the number of choices available in your size diminishes. H Luckily there are more and more high street retailers realising that there is a huge market for plus size wedding dresses, and here at Plus Size Tall, we've compiled our top seven tips for finding your dream dress. There are plenty of options out there for those who are happy to search, and it is best to give yourself as much time as possible so that you can get the dress tailored if needs be. More at Plus-size-tall.com . . . Top
Daring bridal hemlines nod to the Sixties
Hello Magazine | July 26, 2012 The Swinging Sixties saw a whole lot more leg than they were used to - the streets of London came alive with liberated ladies sporting mini skirts and showing off their pins. Half a century later and the mini skirt, named after Mary's favourite car is still going strong. It has even made its way to next season's bridal collections, sprinkling the runway with shorter, flirty options. And it was all thanks to Mary Quant, the British designer behind the fabulous contribution to fashion. See the frocks at Hellomagazine.com . . . Top
Men's Fashion Suits Give Out Special Discounts to Grooms to Help Them Get Ready for Their Big Day
London | PR Newswire | July 26, 2012 A recent survey running from 1st May 2012 to 24th July 2012 on Mens Fashion Suits finds over 60% of customers surveyed were grooms to be who are choosing to invest in the purchase of a bespoke black suit for their wedding rather than hiring a suit. The survey was undertaken by Men's Fashion Suits customer service staff who asked over 350 visitors who were customising a suit on the website what their reason for purchasing the suit was. Over 60% of those asked stated that they were purchasing a suit for their wedding day with a further 10% of customers purchasing a bespoke black suit to wear when attending weddings over the upcoming wedding season period. The remainder of those who took part in the survey were purchasing a suit for work/professional reasons and finally there were 10% who were simply purchasing a suit to update their wardrobe. Read more . . . Top
Black Tie Optional
Nora Crotty | Female First | July 20, 2012 Deciding what to wear to a wedding might come naturally to some but to the uninitiated it can be confusing at best, embarrassing at worst. Fortunately Fashionista.com, like the cavalry has come to the rescue just in the nick of time for those summer weddings - "decoding the dress code" Who doesn't love a summertime wedding? The food, the booze, the overall merriment that goes with celebrating holy matrimony- But the dress codes that come along with all those summer wedding invitations aren't always so clear. 'Black Tie Optional'? Isn't masculine neckwear technically always an option? And 'Informal' - does that mean your go-to skinny-jeans-and-blazer combo is ok? Well, not exactly. On our quest to decode these oft-mystifying wedding dress codes, we spoke to three experts in the field of bridal etiquette: Rachel Leonard, the Fashion Director at Brides magazine; Kate Berry, the Style Director at Martha Stewart Weddings; and Sharon Naylor, the author of over 35 wedding books, including The Essential Guide to Wedding Etiquette and The Bride's Diplomacy Guide. Their helpful advice covers everything from proper accessories to appropriate hairstyles, and the ultimate wedding don'ts. Get the rest at Fashionista.com. . . Top
Despite the rain women are refusing to give up their summer dresses
Female First | July 20, 2012 Despite flash floods, downpours, thunder and hailstorms, British women are still defiantly searching and shopping for flimsy summer dresses and sun-soaked style. We're refusing to give up on our pretty summer dresses, fancy florals and our sexy knicker shorts despite the awful British weather. With the wettest June on record since 1910 (according to the Met Office) in spite of this, summer dresses were the most searched for item across over 2000 brands and retailers listed on ShopStyle.co.uk with maxi, peplum and dipped hem styles all within the top ten. Wellies and raincoats were way down the list at 176 and 63 respectively. Read more at Femalefirst.co.uk. . . Top
What to wear to a summer wedding
Naomi Atwood | June 25, 2012 Dressing for someone else's big day needn't be a nightmare, says Naomi Atwood. Just obvserve the rules: no white, no black and don't forget the hat! The cardinal rule of dressing for a wedding is not to upstage the bride. This in itself doesn't count as a fashion dilemma; it's a euphemism for "don't be too tarty" – sound advice on any occasion. There are, however, several highly pertinent issues involved in choosing a wedding-ready outfit, but they tend to be of a more practical nature. Read more . . .. View the gallery here . . .. Top
Richard Nicoll for Topshop bridal collection
Marie Clare | June 1, 2012 Looking for a stylish dress for your big day that doesn't break the bank? You're in luck, because long-time Topshop collaborator, Richard Nicoll, has created a bridal collection. The line, which hits selected stores and the website on 15th June, features seven alternative styles - think floor-length lace tiered gowns, short strappy designs, slips and loose shifts in either traditional white or more forward-thinking pink - all in his signature edgy style. Prices start at £75 rising to £350. Click on through the gallery to take a look... View the collection here . . .. Top
Unique Wedding Dress Designs launched by LightToTheBox.com
24 April 2012 (open pr) - One of the leading online retailers of unique wedding dresses, LightToTheBox.com, has announced the availability of the latest and Unique Wedding Dress Designs on its website. Targeted towards the modern brides-to-be, these new and exquisite wedding dresses are available in a wide variety of designs, silhouettes and cuts, with exceptionally good-quality and at extremely cheap prices. Some of these wedding dresses have exquisite embroidery and bead work that makes them appear all the more royal and will without a doubt catch the eye of anyone. Read more here . . .. Top
Wedding Dress Inspiration
Lisa Haynes | Manchester Evening News | April 23, 2012 You might associate falling in love and finding 'the one' with your husband-to-be, but the very same principles apply to your wedding dress. Just as you need to kiss a few frogs in the dating world, the search for your dream frock can be a real journey. You're looking for the right shape, the right shade and exactly the right amount of sparkles, feathers or flounce. If in doubt, turn to the catwalks for inspiration. Bridal designers are seasons ahead of the aisle game so you can tap into the fashion mood for your upcoming nuptials. Check out the trends and find a wedding ensemble you'll be smitten with. Read more at the Manchester Evening News. Top
Why Red Wedding Gowns are the Latest Bridal Trend
Cheryl Wischhover | Fashionista | Apr 17, 2012Something old, something new, something borrowed, something - red? Yep, red bridal gowns are a thing for the spring 2013 season, if the latest shows are any indication. It's bridal fashion week, and while the traditional white dress is still by far the most popular color, red has come out as a surprising trend for spring 2013. Vera Wang's collection was entirely red with not a speck of white or ivory, running the gamut from scarlet to deep magenta. Oscar de la Renta, whose refreshing collection featured a lot of color (by bridal standards), also showed two red dresses. Read more at Fashionista.com. Top
Planning Colors for Your Wedding: Wedding Dresses, Flowers, and More
Chris Robertson | Baynet.com | Mar 31, 2012Dreaming about your wedding is one thing; planning it is another. From wedding dresses to cakes and tuxedos to flowers - every aspect of your wedding must be carefully planned to "fall in place" on the big day! If you've been to one wedding or several, you probably realize the importance of wedding colors. Everything about the wedding is planned according the colors the bride chooses. So, here's a quick guide to help you plan your wedding colors. Check it out . . . . . . at Baynet.com. Top
50 Best Bridesmaid Dresses
Marie ClaireGorgeous dresses for grown-up bridesmaids. Looking for the perfect bridesmaid frock? Marie Claire scoured the stores for dresses to suit every shape, budget and taste. With prices from £40, some of these frocks are very affordable. While others are not so, they've put together a collection that caters for many tastes as well as pockets. These dresses guarantee to make their wearer look sensational without committing the cardinal sin of upstaging the bride. See what they found . . . . . . at Marie Claire. Top
Twilight fans flock to bridal boutiques to try on replica wedding dress.
Bianca Ffolkes | Yahoo! Lifestyle | Nov 30, 2011When bridal boutique Alfred Angelo released their version of the Breaking Dawn wedding dress, they probably expected a surge in business. But not like this. . . . at Yahoo! Lifestyle. Top
