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Look and feel your best on the big day; find and share inspiration on dresses, makeup, shoes, veils, and even lingerie for the honeymoon.
The 10 Best Wedding Garter Sets
Wedding traditions are almost as important as the wedding day themselves. Whether they have a religious connotation or are superstitious in nature, each add a little element to your big day in a very special way. One of the oldest and more fun wedding traditions ever practiced is that surrounding the wedding garter. It may seem that sliding a little piece of fabric off the bride to throw into a crowd is a little more risqué than her wearing something blue, but that doesn't mean you should overlook the importance of wedding garter sets come around time for your big day.
Morgan E. WestlingPublished 5 years ago in MarriageThe Latest Wedding Dress Trends for 2019
The new year is in full swing in the bridal industry. You will see some beautiful new gowns in the new year and a few that may surprise you. Let’s take a look at what bridal experts have known for months.
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Wedding Dress Shopping Top Tips
Congratulations, you're getting married. I grew up always imagining my wedding, and I am sure that is the same for a lot of girls out there. So now we have a ring, it's time to pick a dress!
White Gown? No Way!
In 1840, Queen Victoria did something that would change how weddings were viewed in Western cultures. She wore a white dress on her wedding day and everyone turned their heads.
Samantha ReidPublished 6 years ago in MarriageSecond-Hand Dresses
The world is full of used clothing. Much of it goes into the garbage, but we have developed a wonderful system of donation that saves many of these items and repurposes them to new homes.
Samantha ReidPublished 6 years ago in Marriage19 Beautiful Wedding Dresses You Can Buy on Amazon
You shouldn't let your budget or busy schedule get in the way of your dream wedding—and you don't have to. From figuring out how to change your last name after your wedding to determining the best beach honeymoon destinations, planning a wedding can take a lot of blood, sweat and tears.Believe it or not, there are many high-quality wedding dresses you can buy on Amazon, saving you a whole lot of time and money. So put on your favorite pair of sweatpants and find your stress-free, budget-friendly dream dress from the comfort of your couch.
Nicola P. YoungPublished 6 years ago in Marriage10 Best Kiss-Proof Lipsticks to Wear on Your Wedding Day
Balancing bridesmaids and groomsmen and in-laws and catering is stressful enough, not to mention deciding on the wedding photos you must have taken or securing the best beach honeymoon destinations! Don't let worrying about lipstick smears and stains be another thing to worry about.
Nicola P. YoungPublished 6 years ago in MarriageBridal Makeup Trends of 2018
Bridal beauty is as much about feeling beautiful on your wedding day as it is expressing the best of who you are as a bride. Once a bride has chosen her gown, it's time to focus on the very important decision of how she'll wear her hair, and what to put on her face.
Evelyn StarrPublished 6 years ago in Marriage10 of the Most Beautiful Bridal Bouquets
Whether working with a floral designer or arranging the flowers yourself, beautiful bridal bouquets are a wonderful representation of the romance, beauty, and joy of a bride's wedding day.
Kioko LeoniaPublished 6 years ago in MarriageCreative Ways to Wear Your "Something Blue"
In the modern era, archaic wedding traditions are frequently eschewed in favor of more sensible—and often, more meaningful—practices. The old English rhyme, "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue," however, is relatively harmless, and seems to have endured in large part due to its quirky nature. After all, it's simply a collection of good luck charms. While most people, especially outside of the UK, ignore the final line of the poem "a sixpence in your shoe," the first four items are still quite common.
Chelsea KendrickPublished 6 years ago in Marriage10 Gorgeous Wedding Hairstyles with Flowers
Summer has officially arrived and that can mean many things, but one in particular: it’s wedding season. That day on your calendar has finally arrived and it’s now time to execute the best and most memorable wedding day ever.
Katie MarchbankPublished 6 years ago in MarriageBest Wedding Sneakers to Slip into When It's Time to Dance All Night
Odds are, the shoes/footwear that you wore to the wedding ceremony are just not going to cut it at the reception. They may appear fancy and fashionable, but they offer absolutely nothing on the dance floor. In fact, they may even restrict you from truly giving it your all. This rings especially true for the two who are getting hitched.
Carolena TrisselPublished 6 years ago in Marriage