Maggie Sottero Colorful Wedding Gowns
July 13, 2008 by Kori Ellis
Filed under Wedding
If you are breaking tradition and wearing a colored wedding gown instead of white, the Maggie Sottero collection has a variety of options to choose from including both pastels and brights. This gorgeous Maggie Sottero gown, dubbed “Estella,” comes in Blue Mist as well as All White, All Ivory, Light Gold and Lavender Mist. You can get this blue wedding gown with the lace cap-sleeves, as pictured, or strapless. The satin gown features a ruched bodice and full skirt.
We have talked about red wedding dresses before and here’s another. The Maggie Sottero “Alice” gown offers an asymemetrical waistline and …read more
Red Wedding Gowns Impure?
July 3, 2008 by Kori Ellis
Filed under Wedding
Earlier this week, I posted about the Justin Alexander red wedding gown. A reader named Gray commented that the dress would be “fine for someone who isn’t ‘pure’ which is what the white dress stands for, virginity.”
In this day and age, should virgin brides be the only ones wearing white? Or another question … Is it okay for a virgin to wear a non-white wedding dress?
I don’t think that traditions should dictate what you wear at your wedding, but I’m sure many people may disagree. The style, shape, fabrics and designs of wedding dresses change all the time. So …read more
Justin Alexander Red Bridal Gown
July 1, 2008 by Kori Ellis
Filed under Wedding
Though many wedding traditions change of the years, one thing that stays relatively the same in the United States is white (or offwhite, ivory, etc.) wedding gowns. Though they might change in shape, style, design and fabric, most wedding gowns are generally white.
In recent years, many brides are adding a splash of color to their wedding gowns with colored lace, trim, beading and other embellishments. But how about a completely red wedding dress? Would you dare?
In China, red is the color for weddings are most other celebrations. It symbolizes happiness, good fortune and a joyous life. Most brides in China …read more




