So what do you wear instead? According to her article in The Guardian, bride Carrie Lyell decided on a kilt. This article makes a good point– there aren’t a lot of options that aren’t white, lacy gowns! Have you thought about wearing something more nontraditional? weddings-pictures.com
Get the “Breaking Dawn” Bridal Gown!
If you saw the film Twilight: Breaking Dawn and fell in love with protagonist Bella’s dress, you’re in luck! According to the Daily Mail, the producers of the film teamed up with bridal retailer Alfred Angelo to create a replica of the dress. And it’s only $799! wikipedia.org
Princess Diana’s “Back-Up” Wedding Gown
Remember the huge, elegant fairy tale dress Princess Diana wore at her wedding? Turns out it wasn’t her only option! People Magazine reports that Princess Diana had another dress designed– just in case any pictures of her gown were “leaked” before her wedding day. Check out People Magazine to see a picture of her extra [...]
Vera Wang Designs for David’s Bridal
Pining for a designer gown, but can’t pay designer prices? Good news! According to International Business Times, Designer Vera Wang has teamed up with wedding retailer David’s Bridal to produce a gorgeous and affordable line of gowns called White by Vera Wang. The dresses range from $600 to $1400, which may even leave some money [...]
Brides and their Choice of the Perfect Wedding Dress
According to Heather Toskan writing for the Toronto Sun, “For many brides, deciding on the gown is the most exciting – and stressful – aspect of planning their wedding.” Browsing through magazines to get a good idea of what you want your wedding dress to look like, keeping in mind your wedding venue, theme, and [...]
Bridal Gown Tips from the Experts
Julia Lichtman Kepniss and Carin Rosenberg Levine are the owners of Hitched Bridal Salon located in Washington DC. Reading their tips and advice that they gave, I feel like these two women are real experts. You can read the Q&A they gave to brides, printed in the Washington Post. The advice they give covers just [...]
Nine Tips For Wedding Dress Shopping
Shopping for your wedding dress is just like finding the perfect man to marry. Some brides may find it very difficult to find the perfect bridal gown whereas others may fall in love with the first dress they try on. Below are nine tips for wedding dress shopping that you should keep in mind taken [...]
Hermetically Sealed Wedding Gown
Often brides will incorporate if not wear a wedding gown on their wedding day worn by either their mother or grandmother. According to Christie over on Hind Sight Bride, the proper term for this is a “hermetically sealed” wedding dress. Photo courtesy of Hind Sight Bride Did you wear an “hermetically sealed” wedding dress? Did [...]
Audrey Hepburn’s designer gowns hit auction blocks
Audry Hepburn has a wedding gown that was never worn, and is going to be auctioned off! The auction will be on Dec. 8, 2009 in London. The last two pieces of the famous acctress who passed away in 1993 sold for $1 million. Read this to learn more and see snippets of the gowns!

