While recently attending a Wedding Conference I was able to meet a lot of vendors in the wedding industry. Including but not limited to florist, DJs, photographers and Event planners. All having in common working with couples to create the wedding of their dreams. Contrary to belief there are vendors out there who are passionate…
So when I think of weddings the first thing that comes to mind is ‘tradition’. Wedding traditions can vary by ethnicity, religion, etc. I have noticed that some couples are starting to skip on some of those popular wedding traditions. So here are 6 Wedding Traditions You Should NOT Feel Bad About Skipping. 1.Wearing a…
We scouted the internet from those that attended bridal fashion week and brought you the coolest bridal fashion week trends. See what’s hot! Consider this the ultimate guide to wedding dress shopping for the year ahead. Here, the top looks from the industry’s best for the next wave of betrothed. Wedding Dresses with Bridal Capes Wedding Dresses…
Watch Out For These 10 Hidden Wedding Costs – When you’re signing your contracts, ask about things like delivery and cleanup, so that you aren’t surprised later on. Postage Stamps Why It’s Hidden: Stationers don’t advertise shipping costs The Cost: Oversize, awkwardly shaped and bulky invitations will most often run you as much as $2 each…
Picture it, Kansas City, 1993 a black stretch town car limousine and floral prints everywhere. I remember being apart of my uncles wedding as a flower girl along with my sisters. When we were younger we were flower girls in SO many weddings. I mean who wouldn’t want three cute little identical girls apart of…
So I could literally spend hours scrolling and scrolling through boards of engagement rings on Pinterest. Some people might find it odd but my friends and family understand my obsession. They figured if they can’t beat me they would join me so they of course participate in my obsession by sending me beautiful rings via…
Time and time again we get calls and see brides on a daily bases that swear up and down they are a size 10 in jeans which in their minds they are also a size 10 in bridal. In the bridal industry their is a big difference between “BRIDAL” sizing and “STREET CLOTHES” sizing!! Especially…
I loved collecting rocks growing up. Every time I went outside, I found another ten or more rocks to add to my collection. My favorite rocks, though, were the smooth and colorful rocks that you can purchase at museums and other places. As I got older I slowly stopped collecting rocks. Lately, though, I have…
What Is a Trunk Show? The designer or representative comes with their entire collection and provides personal consultations. The concept derives from European aristocrats and how they used to private shop. The Duchess would be presented by a couturier with the seasons latest creations, to be advised on the most flattering ball gown. The trunk…
Succulents are adorable little plants that are very trendy right now. When I was younger, my mom and I used to plant succulents in the garden. Now, though, succulents are used more for decoration inside the house. They come in cute individual pots that can sit anywhere in the house. While flipping through a wedding…
Alterations can be confusing for brides. The prices for wedding gown alterations can range anywhere from $50 to $1,000. The prices depend on many factors, of course, such as the wedding gown, the person performing the alterations, and how the wedding gown fits the bride at the time of purchase. We had Susie Atkinson of…
July is arguably the most patriotic time of the year, making it the perfect month for a military wedding. You can’t go to any store without seeing red, white, and blue across all of the aisles, and there are fireworks being sold along every highway. Military weddings are very popular with more and more people enlisting….
In my experience as a bridal consultant, I’ve had a lot of brides ask me what color they should get for their wedding gown. Nowadays, almost every dress comes in white and ivory and most dresses come in champagne and blush. It can be overwhelming to figure out which color looks best with your skin….
I just recently had my first real experience as a Maid of Honor. I was the Maid of Honor in my older sister’s wedding five years ago, but I was only 16. Because of my young age and lack of money, I wasn’t in charge of any of the traditional Maid of Honor duties. The next…
I have worked in bridal since I was fifteen years old. I started as a runner, which means I put dresses away and cleaned up the store. I loved it! I loved looking at the gowns every Saturday and getting to know the inventory. A year or so after that I became a consultant. I…