Showing posts with label bridal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bridal. Show all posts

Saturday, January 30, 2010

David's Bridal Redeems Itself

David's Bridal opened in Manhattan not too long ago. The store is just a couple of blocks away from my office. I pass it everyday on my way to work and everyday on my way back home. Most of the time, the dresses in the window are unimpressive. As is the customer service I've been told. But about a week ago, they put this dress in the window:

It stopped me in my tracks. It was that breathtaking. The picture really doesn't do it justice. I think they must have some new creative minds working for them, because the dresses have become progressively less ugly and more couture-like. A little shocked by the price ($1,150!), considering they are a "discount" bridal store (Home of the $99 wedding dress!). Nonetheless, I think David's Bridal has a winner on their hands with this one.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Unique Handmade Bridal Accessories

Looking for unique pieces to wear on your wedding day? Etsy, a site devoted to handmade goods, has a bunch of beautiful unique items that may complement your look.

Here are a few items:

Cashmere cropped sweater jacket $88

Dreamy Night Crystal Special Occasion Headband $30











Personalize your shoes with something blue $15

Velvet Kiss, Ivory Bridal Feather Hair Accessory, Velvet Leaves, Sequins, Ostrich Feathers $50












Vintage inspired hat (Tea with the queen) $385

Special Occasions Felted Bolero $220












Antique Silver and Crystal Earrings $17











Feather Headband with pearl button $49

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Do You Have $501,640 to Spend on a Wedding Dress?


Yes. This dress costs $501, 640. Why you ask? Because it's ornamented with 10 feet of platinum chain, 33 carats of diamonds, 145.84 carats of aquamarine, white keshi pearls and topped with white south sea pearl pendant suspended from platinum. That's a lot of bling for a dress. This creation is the brainchild of WEtv's "My Fair Wedding" host David Tutera and jewelry designer Erica Courtney. This is a one of a kind dress so you better run fast to Michael C. Fina and stake your claim!

Saturday, September 5, 2009

The "No Dieting Before the Wedding" Dress

ShapeFX, a company that sells clothes that enhance your good features and hide your bad ones, now carries a wedding gown that they claim will make you look 10 pounds thinner.

Here's the description:

Figure-transforming, pure silk wedding gown developed with body-perfection in every detail. Hidden power-mesh slip begins just under the bust to flawlessly control, slim and smooth from midriff through thigh. Slip has a lacy silicone gripper edge to comfortably prevent ride-up. Built-in soft cups support and shape bust while the sweetheart neckline draws the eye upward and flatters shoulders. Shirred bodice defines the waist and princess seaming while corset-inspired rhinestone embellishment visually sculpts a shapely, hourglass silhouette. Hidden back zip. 43" from waist. Luxurious, double-layered silk with silk organza lining for an ideal, proportion-balancing flare.

The dress goes for $495...which isn't so bad, considering how much you would have had to spend for a gym membership to lose those extra 10 pounds. One negative, it is only available in one style. So you better hope and pray that that friend of yours who's getting married a month before you (and is just as lazy) doesn't opt for this dress too.

Bridesmaid dresses are also available in three colors (pink, lavender, and blue) for $89.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Modest Bridal Can Be Hot!

My good friend Tova Marc owns a bridal store called Couture de Bride in Teaneck, NJ. Her store is a little different from a regular bridal store because she caters to modest brides. What is a modest bride? One that's not big on showing too much skin on her wedding day, but still wants to look gorgeous. Tova designed each one of her pieces. The dresses come in different price points so they can fit any budget. She also sells mother-of-the-bride gowns, tiaras, veils, and shoes. Here are a couple of her creations:





Check out http://www.tovamarc.com/index.html for more wedding dresses and evening gowns.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Wedding Dresses Under $500: Part 2

Here are some more great dresses for my budget brides (click on the dress...it will take you to the site):






Saturday, June 27, 2009

Bling

I came upon the Soho Gem (http://www.sohogem.com/) site when I was searching for some unique fine jewelry. This stuff is just gorgeous! Obviously a little pricey, but if you've got the means (because so many of us do these days) I would look into some of these beautiful pieces. If you happen to live in the Tri-State area, they have two locations in Manhattan.

Here's a sample of what they have:

Engagement rings:


Wedding bands:

Men's bands










Splurges:


Friday, June 26, 2009

Wedding Dresses Under $500

Two of my friends are getting married this year and they are both looking for wedding dresses that are under $500. In an effort to help them avoid going to David's Bridal (worst customer service ever!) I've compiled a couple of gorgeous dresses that I've found that fit their budgets.

J.Crew:
J. Crew has some amazing wedding attire. Some of their dresses are pricey but they've got a few pretty ones that fall right into this price range.

Simple and elegant:



















Great for a destination wedding at the beach:
















Nordstrom:
If you want to go short:


















Laundry by Shelli Segal has always been a favorite of mine:



















Love this tiered gown:










The beading on this one is so pretty: