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Short Wedding Dresses for Summer 2011

May 29, 2011 By dena Leave a Comment

I admit: I don't totally get the short wedding dress trend. Getting married is just about the only time you'll ever have the chance to wear a long, gorgeous, poofy dress... with a train... and a veil down to your toes... why would you want to give that up?! I do understand that not everyone agrees with me. Obviously not everyone agrees with me, because there are quite a lot of short dresses making it onto the runways today! And some, I admit, are pretty darling. So if you're got a beach … [Read more...]

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Bridal Fashion 2011: Understated Wedding Gowns

November 1, 2010 By dena Leave a Comment

No flowers, bows, or ruffles. No crystals, sequins, embroidery, or lace. Whether your style is simple and elegant or modern and edgy, it's your wedding and that's the way it's going to be. Luckily for you there are plenty of lovely wedding gowns for your taste, amid this season's dizzying array of florals, flounces, beads and bows! The drape of the fabric and your own poise will speak for themselves. Here are some absolutely lovely, understated wedding gowns for 2011. * * * All … [Read more...]

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Your Most Flattering Wedding Gowns

August 25, 2009 By dena 1 Comment

The runway models below would look good in almost anything, but the rest of us may have a few teeny-tiny flaws that we'd like to disguise. Fortunately, says The Knot, a gown’s design can go a long way toward making every shape look great. Here are their 10 most flattering, pound-shedding wedding dresses, hot off the bridal runways. Pear Shaped: An A-line dress like this one, by Jim Hjelm, has a V-neckline, spaghetti straps, and a natural waist, so it highlights the tiniest part of your … [Read more...]

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2009 & Beyond: Wedding gown styles that are current yet classic

March 22, 2009 By dena 1 Comment

After researching bridal fashions worldwide, here are the top bridal fashion trends of ‘09, as reported by Limerick Post: Floral Details One of the main trends for 2009 is floral details. Almost every designer on the catwalks featured a bridal design with flowers, in all shapes and sizes, from delicate floral embroidered lace to bold Mikado rose petal skirts. “There are few things as feminine and beautiful as a flower. It is the perfect complement to bridal fashion, and a fabulous way … [Read more...]

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Bridal up-do’s for everyone: Find your Favorite!

October 27, 2008 By dena Leave a Comment

Long or short, straight, curly, or wavy, there's an up-do for everyone. Nothing makes you feel "dressed up" like putting up your hair, and there are so many gorgeous ways to do it! Bride.com has an amazing gallery of hairstyles to choose from, with over 100 up-do's. Do check them out and find a few favorites that you can try yourself! Here are some of my favorites... you can click on any image to take you to the style source. Sleek and Sculpted The ultimate in sophistication is beautiful, … [Read more...]

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Short and Sweet Dresses for the Unconventional Bride

August 14, 2008 By dena Leave a Comment

When I think "bridal gown" I think of long, long, long dresses, preferably with long, long, long trains. "Not many women seem to take the plunge and go for the short stuff," says fab sugar, pointing out that cocktail-inspired dresses are a bit unconventional. But there are those brides who prefer something "short and sweet" like the budget beautiful bride. Besides for just liking the look, her reasons for choosing short over long are as follows: "We are humble people who do not live fancy … [Read more...]