Mori Lee Bridesmaids: from sassy prints to simple elegance

Designer Mori Lee has lots of solid-colored bridesmaids gowns, but I particularly like her printed, floor-length gowns. Hollywood glamor, sexy styles, and sleek fabrics make these dresses perfect for the trendsetting bride, who wants her bridal party to sand out from the crowd. Although some of these gowns are marketed as prom dresses, there's no reason to let that prevent you from using them as bridesmaids gowns! If you love animal print, or plan on a Safari-styled wedding, dress your … [Read more...]

The pefect wedding gown: Green and Gorgeous!

Style Me Pretty has a couple entries on eco-friendly wedding dresses. Surprisingly, these are not the roughly-woven, roomy hemp affairs you may be thinking of.  These gowns by Morgan Boszilkov are handcrafted using sustainable fabrics and environmentally responsible business practices, and gives five percent of the proceeds to environmental causes. Not only that, but her gowns are stylish, elegant, and daringly different: Another favorite eco-chic designer is Deborah Lindquist, who mixes … [Read more...]

Pictures of In Style’s Top Five Most Glamorous Wedding Gowns

In Touch Magazine's got a new list of the top five Most Glamorous Wedding Gowns. And the winners are... 1. Christina Aguilera's Spanish-style gown by Christian Lacroix. 2. Marcia Cross 3. Avril Lavigne in Vera Wang 4. Christine Baumgartner (Mrs. Kevin Costner) by Monique Lhuillier 5. Gwen Stefani Marcia's is my favorite! Who's yours?? … [Read more...]

Unspoiled Beauty: How to clean and store your gown

Hours of dancing and partying in your wedding gown are sure to leave stains. Even things that won't show up right away, such as body oils or white wine, can turn color after a few months and ruin your gown. That's why it's important to have your gown professionally cleaned, no more than six months after you've worn it. Here are a few pointers when it comes to preserving your wedding dress: Go over your gown thoroughly to find all stains, marks, and even tears. Then you can show these to … [Read more...]