In 2000, Bridget Brown’s Bella Bridesmaid answered the loud call for stylish, re-wearable bridesmaid attire in San Francisco and with her concept in increasing demand, Brown expanded to five franchised locations across the U.S.
Finally brides had realistically chic option for their girls; the only problem was, there weren’t any in the Midwest. This was particularly […]

That was the average gown price in the 2006 American Wedding Study, the most recent survey available by Brides magazine. After the wedding, many of those gowns don’t get cleaned, thus greatly diminishing their chances of ever being worn again.
Brides don’t skimp on their gowns but they don’t understand that they’re not protecting their […]

ust what is charmuese, and what does it have to do with your wedding dress? In addition to silhouette and neckline, fabric plays a key role in selecting the right gown, since the same style of dress looks and feels very different in a variety of fabrics. And while most of us can discern between […]

Jerry Hall’s wedding dress in which she married Mick Jagger 18 years ago has sold for almost five times its top estimated price.
The model sold scores of items from her vast wardrobe to raise money for a homeless charity and has said of the tight white lace creation: “I hope someone else has more luck […]

Budget
About 10 percent of your wedding budget should be set aside for your look — the gown, accessories, shoes, etc. Know how much you have before you get your heart set on a gown; online gown galleries allow you to search for looks you love at the price you can afford.
Body-type
Know what cut will look […]

The U.S. economy may be stumbling, but it won’t keep millions from walking down the aisle this summer.
Wedding spending is largely immune to economic downturns, and the $66 billion industry keeps growing. Wedding spending is expected to rise 11% next year, according to the Bridal Association of America.
Dress codes are also evolving, with summer trends […]