Save the Dress

With all the buzz coming out of Great Britain lately regarding the impending wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton you can bet there’s also been a lot of focus on trying to determine who the designer of Ms. Middleton’s dress might be. With that we turned to our friends at Marie Claire magazine who recently listed their perspective of the top ten wedding dress designers:

Alberta Ferretti was named for designs that scream “understated glamour.”Sassi Holford was named for designs that combine classical lines with a desirable contemporary edge. Read the rest of this entry »

Following are the more commonly asked questions (and answers) concerning wedding dress preservation for all those romantics out there who want to pass the gown on to their daughters!Why is the museum method of gown preservation preferred over the boxed method? Because the museum method will keep your gown hanging it keeps your dress in the best overall condition and requires less maintenance than boxed methods. However, closet space can sometimes come at a premium so if this is an issue for you, then the boxed method is probably preferred for that reason alone.I have a strapless dress how can that be hung in the Museum Method? Typically cotton twill straps are sewn into the lining of the dress to support the gown. These same straps are also used for “spaghetti style” straps which may become stretched or town if used to hang the gown over long periods.If I let a friend borrow my gown will I need to get it “re-preserved” before putting it back away? Your gown can definitely be worn once it’s been preserved, but it will also need to be re-cleaned and re-preserved after the re-wearing.Since my gown will be preserved, is it safe to store it in the garage? No, your gown should be stored where the temperatures remain as constant as possible and since garages are often subject to excessive heat and cold you gown should be moved indoors.

Amidst all those trips to the caterer, the florist, and the photographer, finding the time for a little inspiration is important, too. Thankfully, you don’t have to pour though magazine after magazine to find the perfect wedding style. TLC and WE TV offer a variety of wedding shows that cover the dress, the cake, the dcor and . . . well, just about everything wedding related. So take a moment to sit still, put your feet up, and indulge in a little wedding TV.”My Fair Wedding”What channel: WE TVDavid Tutera is an infamous wedding planner, and with just three weeks to spare, the designer shows up and re-designs the bride’s entire day. From a pirate ceremony to a day of the dead reception, Tutera takes outlandish themes and turns them into an awe-inspiring wedding. No matter what you have in mind for your day, Tutera’s suggestions will help you envision a truly personal wedding.”Amazing Wedding Cakes”What channel: WE TVCovering bakers in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Orange County, “Amazing Wedding Cakes” lets you see how breathtaking cakes are made. The show’s decorators push the boundaries of cake making to another level. Whether it’s a stack of teacups cake or a working DJ table, these bakers have made them all. Read the rest of this entry »

Traditionally, all bridesmaids in a wedding wear the exact same dress for a matched, uniform look. The styles and these designs have always varied, but now the traditional hold on this element of weddings seems to be giving. One of the older variations of bridesmaid’s dresses came in the form of “the rainbow.” Popular in the ’80s, brides would pick one style of dress and each bridesmaid would wear the dress in a different color. Though this is rarely seen anymore, brides are giving their friends more leeway in this department.In the last few years we’ve seen more brides choosing a color and cut of a dress and allowing each bridesmaid to choose, with approval, their own dress. For example a bride might specify that they want red, cocktail length dresses and send each girl on her way. One may end up strapless, another halter top, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

No matter how strict a wedding diet you put yourself on, there are some things about your natural body shape that will never change. Your wedding dress is the most important article of clothing you will ever buy and you want it to be a dress that will fit you like a glove, not something that you try to contort your body to fit into. Different styles accentuate different parts of the body and it’s important to understand your body shape and find a dress that makes you look your best.If you have the classic hour glass shape with a thin waist and even width hips and shoulders, consider yourself lucky because most dress shapes will suit your body. Strapless, A-line, or mermaid dresses will probably highlight your figure best, but few styles are off limits. Read the rest of this entry »