Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, the circus is about to begin! Ahh there’s something that is just wonderfully fascinating and nostalgic about the circus. We look at the circus with awe and wonder, but are comforted by the fact that we are just spectators and after the show we go home. Today’s Britney [...]
The sweetheart shape neckline is sure to stay sweet as ever in 2011. We’ve seen a lot of sweetheart styles the past few years, and the flattering cut is about to hit it’s height in 2011. The term sweetheart covers a range of styles. There are deep V sweetheart necklines that have the shape of [...]
Choosing a silhouette is often times one of the first things a bride will determine before any other detail. She may determine what silhouette she wants by thinking about what she looks good in, or she may decide that a certain silhouette will work well with the type of wedding she is having. That is [...]
Today we are going to look to the Early Middle Ages for a little wedding inspiration! If you are looking toward focusing on the Early Middle Ages as the inspiration for your Medieval wedding then you’ll want to keep reading. We’ll discuss some of the details you’ll want to incorporate in your custom medieval wedding [...]
From rigid and structured to light and delicate, ruffled details are being used on every part of the wedding dress. Ruffled wedding dresses are right on trend for 2011, and perfect if you are looking for special details other than traditional beading and embroidery. One of our favorite places to see ruffles this season is [...]
As girls we grow up dreaming about what our wedding day will be like. Some of us dream of traditional Cinderella style weddings, while others dream of non-traditional weddings that fit their culture or interest. Probably the thing we dream of most, is the perfect dress. The dress you imagine has every detail just the [...]
You are mostly sweet and traditional, but as the sun sets your wild side wants to come out and dance the night away! Convertible dresses are a great way to encompass the best of both worlds. From detachable skirts to removable trains, sleeves and details, convertible dresses are a great solution to bridging between the [...]
Many people are fascinated by the Medieval time period. The dress, song, and food brings images of a romantic time when a fair maiden would be swept off her feet by a knight in shining armor. Poetic in nature, the Medieval time period is a fitting and popular theme for weddings. If you are planning [...]
Elaborate themed wedding dresses that match the venue, or wedding theme are hot for 2011 right along with the themed weddings that go with them. From Medieval to Vegas, finding a dress that perfectly fits your wedding is important when planning a theme. You’ll need to find the right dress that suits your style matches [...]
With Halloween having just been yesterday, I was inspired to write a little on Halloween wedding gowns! Halloween is a fun time to have your wedding if you are into costumes. But choosing the ultimate costume, your wedding dress, can be quite a challenge! We probably won’t see a lot of Halloween weddings until 2015 [...]
Everyone loves a little black dress, and in 2011, the black bridesmaid dress will be staying right at the top for bridesmaids. It’s easy to pull off, it has an appealing, classic look, and often times it is a dress that the girls will love to wear again and again. There are a lot of [...]
It’s Friday, so everyone is thinking a bit more casual today. That makes it a great day to introduce trend 5, which is informal wedding gowns. Weddings overall have been taking on a bit more casual feel over the past few years, and we are seeing this sink in with wedding dresses as well. Whether [...]
From soft and flowing to rigid and formed, ruffled accents are all over the runways for spring, like on the Diana dress from Avail & Company’s Spring 2011 line. So what are the best ways to pull in this look? We’ll walk you through some great ways to use this trend for your bridal party. [...]
From Audrey Hepburn style to Victorian looks, vintage style wedding dresses are making a huge come back. Authentic dresses, and accurate replicas from times gone by, bring a romantic look with the soft feminine details of yesteryear. If you aren’t lucky enough to have or have found an original vintage dress, then turning to a [...]
As weddings are taking a less formal tone over all, short wedding gowns are very in Vogue. Although popular in recent years for destination weddings, outdoor weddings and second marriages, short dresses are being spotted at even the most formal weddings now. They don’t have to be simple either. We’re seeing lots of short dresses [...]
Orange dresses are red hot for 2011. This bright vibrant color will bring a bold pop of energy into your wedding. There are a lot of ways to use Orange when dressing your bridal party. We’ll show you how to choose the right shade and color palette and list a few examples of great ways [...]
Some consider them to be sexy, sultry and feminine, others consider them to be ancient torture devices. Either way, they are a hot inspiration for wedding dresses in 2011. The history of the corset is quite fascinating. The earliest corsets in the 16th and 17th centuries were called a “payre or bodies”, later adopting the [...]
As you may have seen, the first wedding dress trend that we posted for 2011 is Colored Wedding Dresses . Talking about this trend brought a dear friend of mine to mind, Monica, who we created a custom colored wedding dress for a few years back. I thought it would be perfect and appropriate to [...]
Brides have not always worn white, and they don’t have to today either. The white wedding dress was brought into Vogue by Queen Victoria in 1840 when she married Albert of Saxe. Before this time, wedding dresses were almost never white. So if white is not your cup of tea, you’ll be happy to hear [...]