There comes a time in every bride-to be’s life when she realizes that the styles she likes best may not be the ones best suited to her. She will shove her shapely hips into Spanx one size too small, consider not eating until her wedding day, and generally obsess over every dress that could be THE dress, but doesn’t work for her body. And then, hopefully, she will come to terms with the fact that it is more important to buy a wedding dress that looks good on her instead of someone else. This is all to say that, in …read more

I tried on this dress on Saturday, and it is simply stunning. The alencon lace details on the gown are delicate and striking, and I love the way the lacy belt accentuates the waist (even on a somewhat thick-waisted girl like me, it is flattering). The back is the real centerpiece of the gown, however, with its sexy plunging V, and the tiered tulle sweep train. It’s a little out of my price range (around $3,900), but a gorgeous piece, nonetheless. Available from Lazaro.
Photo Credit: Lazaro

In my search for the the perfect 1930’s or 1940’s wedding gown, I have come across a lot of fabulous dresses. My parameters have been bias cut charmeuse, long sleeves, and, well, something that will fit on my not-so-vintage sized frame. This gorgeous pieced lace deco gown does not fit the requirements, but I still can’t get it out of my head. The elegant drape of the sleeves and skirt balances out the structured lace bodice perfectly. And although I actually hate bell sleeves, they don’t look costume-y on such a streamlined piece. Available for $2,650 at The Frock. Let …read more

Okay, so, no one actually makes vision boards anymore. They probably all use photoshop or some other computer collager, like I did. In any case, the idea is to find what you are looking for by defining it. This is what I am looking for in a wedding ensemble:
As far as shopping checklists go, it’s pretty abstract, but putting it together made me feel like I know what I’m looking for, and since i only have a few weeks, really, that’s definitely important.
Photo Credit: Central Vintage Gown and Right Corner Gown, The Frock

Well, the search for other dresses has been postponed, now that I am searching for my very own wedding gown. We have decided to get married in April, so I don’t have a lot of time. Thankfully, the internet is an amazing bridal resource. The hard part is figuring out what, of all the billions of options, is right for you.
 My fiancé and I (!!!) are looking for a quiet courtyard in the French Quarter, New Orleans, for the ceremony and reception, and I want a wedding that matches the delicate creole elegance of the city. I love the look of …read more

This May, my boyfriend’s best friend, Jane, will be tying the knot in Florence, Massachusetts. Knowing Jane, I guessed that she would not be having a super formal, black-tie affair, which has left me really confused about what to wear to the wedding myself. I decided that only way to figure out what to wear to a not-so-formal formal event was to figure out what everyone else is wearing, first. So, I have been trying to pry all the details out of Jane. (Thanks, Jane, for being so helpful!) This is her wedding dress:
The Caroline by Charsa is a tea-length …read more

New York City designer Michelle Roth created an exclusive collection for Kleinfeld Bridal. The gowns are available in limited number and you can take a look at a few of the dresses online on the Kleinfeld website.
A very feminine collection, these bridal gowns feature lots of crystals, beading and ruffles. One of my favorite Michelle Roth gowns was featured in Episode 1 of Season 2 of Say Yes to the Dress.

Dubbed “Marina,” this A-line gown features an strapless top and asymmetrical drop waist. The highlight of this wedding gown to me is definitely the skirt, which features tiers of …read more

In case you missed it, here’s a video of the Vineyard Collection Fall 2009 Bridal Runway Show in New York last month. The collection is relative simple, featuring lots of smooth, shiny satin.
If you like a lot beading and other intricate details, this is probably not a good choice for you. However, Vineyard is very elegant and classy. I like the dress around the 9:00 minute mark with the tie in the back.

You can shop the Vineyard Collection at Kleinfeld Bridal and other fine bridal shops.

If you are looking for beautiful wedding gowns with smooth lines and not a lot of lace or embellishments, check out the Fall 2009 Reverie Collection by Melissa Sweet for Priscilla of Boston.
You will see lots of smooth satin and simple silhouettes that are effortlessly beautiful. Perhaps surprisingly, there a few shorter gowns in the collection.
Are you considering a short wedding dress? Let me know what you think of the collection. I like the short dress at the 1:05 mark, as well as the long gown that comes right after it.

Check out more from Melissa Sweet at the Priscilla …read more

One of my favorite bridal lines is Maggie Sottero. The details are exquisite and the dresses are so feminine. This particular bridal gown dubbed “Oakley” is one of my favorites.

The off-the-shoulder design and sweetheart neckline are beautiful, but what really makes this wedding gown is the beautiful lace. The wedding dress is slim fit though the hips. Then after the satin band, there are tiers or plated tulle and lace that make up the A-line skirt. It’s available in all white as well as a few other nice color combinations.
Check out this and the many other beautiful bridal gowns from …read more