Since 2009 is almost over, and most future brides are already looking forward toward their planning in 2010. So what will 2010 bring for wedding fashion? I think that 2010 will be a year that changes things up a little for wedding fashions.

I’m seeing some different necklines lately, the strapless gown has been the thing for several years now. I think this year we’re seeing some different necklines, including one shoulder gowns, and v-necks (my favorite).
I think we’ll also see more short wedding gowns. With more and more brides opting for a destination wedding. They’re also looking for gowns that …read more

I worked in a bridal shop for quite a few years. I loved helping brides find the wedding gown of their dreams. You could always tell by the look in their eye when they tried on “the one.” I think that’s why I’m a fan of TLC’s Say Yes To The Dress. I love watching the brides shop for that perfect wedding gown.

The TLC program lets everyone see into the world’s premier bridal salon, Kleinfeld’s Bridal to watch brides search for their dream dress.

We get to watch as their team of specialists guide brides through the process of selecting, fitting, …read more

Tis the season for the color red. If you’re planning  a Christmas wedding for this year, hopefully you already have your dress picked out and ready to go.
Red is a wonderful color to go with during the Christmas season if you want to stick with the traditional, and you want to capitalize on the spirit of Christmas.

You can even add a splash of red to your wedding gown. You can add a red sash or a belt around the middle.

Go with some red embroidery on the train or bodice of your wedding gown.

Red bows, inserts or trim can also add …read more

Today I have a new gift set from The Knot to make the bride feel special on her big day. The set contains everything the bride will need to pamper herself  in preparation for her wedding day.

The set includes:

amazing grace firming body emulsion, bath gel and spray fragrance
purity one-step facial cleanser
hope in a jar moisturizer
micro-delivery peel pads
kiss me clear lip balm-spf 20
kiss me exfoliating lip scrub
eye hope deluxe sample

The tying The Knot gift set retails for $100, is available for purchase on TheKnot.com and philosophy.com.
To comemorate the launch of the gift set, The Knot and philosophy have created the
“Wedding …read more

You have custom invitations, and everything else about your wedding is personalized to fit your taste, so why would you stop with your wedding postage. You can even get postage that matches your invitations, or your wedding theme. If you’re having a winter wedding you can get postage stamps to match the spirit of the season.
Zazzle has some great winter wedding postage, actually Zazzle has great custom postage, whatever your wedding theme is, you can probably find it there.
Many also have a quick message printed on them from announcing your love, to announcing your engagement or wedding.
I like this crystal …read more

Today I have we’re looking at fashions for the little ones in your wedding party. I want to show you some Angela Frost Flutter by Leggings™. They’re simply adorable for your flower girl, so she can still look adorable and in style even on a cold winter day.

Check out these fun styles: choose from Gypsy Love’s Peanut Butter & Jelly, Zippitty Doo Da’s Sour Apple or Raspberry Truffle from Lace Icing with Sprinkles. They’re available in 20 fun colors and prints, can you imagine Chocolate Dipped Strawberries? I got to check out the Lace Icing With Sprinkles, and I have …read more

The other day I talked about bridal cover ups for winter weddings. I was browsing around on Etsy today, and I came across some really cute bridal wraps that would be beautiful for chilly winter weddings. So let’s check them out!
First up is a beautiful white frost faux fur wrap from Vladana listed at $69.00. It’s an elegant handmade wrap, the fur is off-white decorated with silver, and lined with Casa Collection Bridal silk for a fabulous look.

Vladana’s Etsy Shop also has this longer Off White Faux Fur Mink Stole listed at $79.00. The ends are finished with crystal trim, …read more

I just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Linette, and I’ve been writing here at Splendicity Weddings for a couple weeks now, but I never really said hello. I’ve been around bridal shops, and weddings for most of my life, so I can’t wait to share my wedding info here with all of you.

I also write about weddings at Blisstree’s Our One Heart, and about party planning and entertaining at She Knows Parties, and planning children’s parties at The Kid’s Birthday Fun Review.
I have the opportunity to attend several wedding shows, and expos every year. …read more

Battle Of The Wedding Planners premiered tonight on TLC. My plans were to watch it, but my son had a friend over and they took over my TV for games. I did catch a couple minutes of the show, but when they weren’t playing games they were wrestling on the floor.
Three of America’s best wedding planners competed for the chance to plan a couple’s wedding. The catch? They have to make the entire wedding happen on the couple’s $15,000 budget.

The claws come out as these three super competitive wedding planners work to achieve with a wedding concept the bride and …read more

I received a really cool cocktail recipe book the other day to check out. The book is called “The The Bubbly Bride: Your Ultimate Wedding Cocktail Guide,”  by Natalie Bovis-Nelson and it’s loaded with fun cocktails just for weddings.

It features cocktails for every stage of wedding planning from “I Will” to “I Do!” This handy guide also has a whole section on champagne and sparkling cocktails, and includes some low-cal cocktails if you’re still trying to fit into that dream dress. There are cocktails with an Asian flair, and a chapter explaining how a bride and groom can create …read more