Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Maggie Sottero

View the original advert on www.thedressmarket.netStrapless 2 piece dress with beading on the bodice and full skirt. Comes with under skirt net & matching clutch bag. It is amazing to wear and with the ruffled skirt did give a modern twist to the dress. The detail on the bodice is lovely sparkles just enough.

#WeddingWednesday: The Birth of a Twitter Trend

Just giving everyone a heads up that there is something new brewing over at Twitter that might change the way wedding pros and planning brides share their favorite wedding posts, articles, tweeps and bridal information with their followers. It's called #WeddingWednesday and it's definitely getting a warm welcome from those in the wedding niche.Bride Tide discovered this trend via @BlissAmanda

Wedding Cake On A Wedding Cake?

We are definitely huge fans of this wedding cake on a wedding cake! For the record, this cake was made using genuine swarovski crystals in 3 different sizes to create the brooch with each crystal having to be held with tweezers and glued on individually with royal icing. Unique, visually appealing, highly detailed and downright stunning! {Love} it!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Weird Wedding Fact

Have you ever noticed that if you rearranged the letters in Mother-In-Law, they come out to Woman Hitler?

Ronald Joyce - 56023

View the original advert on www.thedressmarket.netThe dress has a full skirt and a detailed bodice. It laces up the back.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Plus Size Wedding Dress

Plus Size Wedding DressChoosing the best plus size for your the best wedding, you must selective plus size wedding dress for your wedding in your life because wedding is one time in your life

Pink Wedding Dress

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The {Heirloom} Wedding

Today's guest blog post is from Ashley Leckey, co-founder of IceMilk Aprons.IceMilk Aprons, founded by Heirloom Designer, Ashley Leckey and her Grandmother, are rooted in the traditions of preserving your heritage. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the gourmet line of heirloom aprons are meant to bring back the notion of entertaining, the sharing of family recipes, cooking from scratch and to be a

H.R. Giger Alien Wedding Cake

If you've seen the movie Aliens, then this Alien Wedding Cake needs no introduction. We're speechless.

Maggie Sottero - Irina

view the original advert on www.thedressmarket.netThis Maggie Sottero - Irina has a corset back. Material is crushed taffeta with lace beading adorning neckline.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Trudy Lee - 24572

View original advert on www.thedressmarket.netLOOK your dream! princess dress Strapless boned bodice with zip up back highlighted with covered satin buttons. Satin bodice with organza trim and full tulle skirt, full net underskirt is attached. Embroidered pattern with beading adorns the bodice and skirt, giving the dress a stunning sparkle and true fairytale look. An overall glamorous fairytale

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Maggie Sottero - Elizabeth

View the original advert on The DressmarketOne shoulder dress with full skirt in diamond white duchess satin. Stunning ruched bodice with chiffon and crystal overlay sweeping over one shoulder finishing in diagonal button detail across the back. The skirt at the front has a chiffon side inset decorated with crystals and small beads. Full plain satin train with detachable chiffon overlay trimmed

Friday, September 25, 2009

Calling All Wedding Bloggers!

Hey all you wedding bloggers!BrideTide.com is currently looking for a wedding blog to host our next Everything Wedding Blog Carnival #4! The wedding blog that was scheduled to host the blog carnival will not be able to due to a family emergency, so we're looking for someone to step in and save the day!What does hosting the wedding blog carnival entail?Fist of all, it's a lot of hard work, but in

DIY Roses From Maple Leaves

As you all probably know, we are in {love} with Luzel's iDiy blog. It seems every time we drop by, there is some spectacular handmade project that has us wanting to try our hand at some DIY fun. Take for instance these DIY Roses Made From Maple Leaves that would make for some breathe-taking Fall wedding decor. It amazes me that someone actually came up with this project, figured it out and

Ian Stuart - Sancerre

View the original advert on The DressmarketAn elegant gown in taffeta metal and beaded French lace. The gown is taffeta metal and beaded French lace. The gown has a strapless bodice embellished across the neckline with beaded French lace. Ruching down the bodice leads into a tulle insert. The front of the skirt is decorated with flowers, a bow and tails.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

7 Ways To Use Twitter To Boost Your Bridal Biz

Is your bridal biz on Twitter? If so, you know it's a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest wedding trends, news, conferences, tips and overall vibe of the bridal industry. We have built tons of great relationships using just this one social media platform and it's always a constant source for finding some great wedding blogs and articles that seem to understand the importance of "reaching

How to Assemble a Wedding Favor Box

Hey all you DIY brides! We found this neat video by Beau-coup that shows you step-by-step how to assemble wedding favor boxes that you can utilize for your wedding. Simply wanted to share it with all of our readers. Thanks!

Are "Luggage Cakes" The Next Big Wedding Trend?

If you follow us on Twitter, you know that one popular topic that we have been tweeting about is the trend of "Luggage Wedding Cakes". Seems the good people over at SlashFood are claiming these type of cakes are the next "killer trend in wedding cakes". While we can't exactly agree, we do think that any kind of "theme" cake can be absolutely spectacular if done by the right person. After doing a

Benjamin Roberts - Vintage Collection 951

View the original advert on The DressmarketIt has a hook design to allow he train to be put up. It is ivory silk taffeta with tulle, has a sweetheart neckline. There is a lace panel to the front with intricate pearl and diamantés clustered all over. The dress is fitted to the hip which creates the most flattering figure / shape. Benjamin Roberts are renowned for their quality inner corset designs

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

George Costanza’s Guide to Thank You Notes

The guys over at The Plunge have put together this funny little article that gives some sound groom advice on the task of sending out thank-you cards after the wedding celebration. Any Seinfeld fan knows we can all surely learn a lot of life lessons from the elusive George Costanza.Follow @theplunge_com on Twitter

Wendy Makin

View the original advert on The DressmarketBeautiful full-beaded silk white lace dress designed by leading Australian designer Wendy Makin. Sweetheart neckline coupled with fine white capped sleeves. The delicate lace beading is shown off by the beautiful long train which can be hooked up later at the reception. At night, the light reflects off the beading making it a truly stunning dress.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Bicycling in a Wedding Dress

If you know anyone who wants to incorporate bikes or cycling into their wedding, then you've got to check out this great blog post over at Let's Go Ride A Bike that shows the simple elegance of adding a bicycle to the big day celebration. One interesting note is how the main problem of this theme is figuring out how to secure a bride's wedding dress to prevent it from getting wound up in the

Wedding Statistic: Estimated Number of Saturday Weddings

This week's wedding statistic comes from The Wedding Report. The graph estimates the number of Saturday weddings for 2010 compared to the number of Saturday weddings in 2009. With more and more brides looking for discounts to cut their wedding budgets, there are estimated to be 10% less Saturday wedding events come 2010, due to the higher cost to have a wedding on this day of the week. It seems

Saturday, September 19, 2009

TheKnot.com Wedding Shop Sale!

Hey all you budget brides, take advantage of the Friends & Family discount at The Knot Wedding Shop for a limited time - 20% off your order of $100 or more! Use code KSFFSEPT9 at checkout!Coupon and free shipping offer expire September 24th. Update: Plus, now get FREE SHIPPING on orders of $149 or more!On Sale at The Knot Wedding Shop

Friday, September 18, 2009

Wedding Tip #1

Hey brides, to quickly fix a small stain on your wedding dress, simply rub a stick of plain white chalk over the spot. it will temporarily cover the stain and keep you looking picture perfect.

Pronovias - Himalaya

A classic, simple dress with a chiffon intricate bodice with halterneck. The dress can be worn with silver sandals and an ivory fur cape to complete the winter wonderland theme. The dress is very comfortable to wear and falls beautifully to compliment the wearer. The back has approx. 16 silk covered buttons to add detail to the simple train. View the original advert on The Dressmarket

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Colin Cowie: Pinpoint Your Bridal Style

Here's a great video from GetMarried.com featuring the one and only Colin Cowie that shows you how to discover and pinpoint your bridal style so your wedding truly reflects your personal flair that will amaze your guests.Also, don't forget to follow Colin on Twitter!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

What Is A Guerilla Wedding?

Today's guest blog post comes courtesy of Carol Corbett.In today’s economy, many brides and grooms are looking for cost-effective ways to have the wedding of their dreams. Often that means DIY invitations, cash-bars, and compromised venues. But for the daring, a dream location can still fit the budget, you just have to do it guerilla-style. What does that mean? Guerilla wedding is the term coined

Wedding Humor: The Stadium Proposal

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Amanda Wyatt - Diana

View the original advert on The DressmarketDiana by Amanda Wyatt. Diana is a beautiful taffeta gown with a pleated effect on the bodice and scattered with delicate crystals. Diana has glass buttons down the back of the dress to the end of the train.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Best Man Loses His Pants During Wedding

The best man of a wedding party loses his pants just as the ceremony is beginning.Guy Loses Pants During Wedding

Alfred Angelo - 1614

DescriptionAlfred Angelo 1614 in Ivory with Ivory detail and ribbon. The train is lined with Alfred Angelo satin so you cannot see the ground through the lace. Net Over Satin Metallic Embroidered Lace, Crystal Beading, Sequins Trumpet Skirt with Chapel Train.View original advert on The Dressmarket

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Halloween Wedding Inspiration Board | The Perfect Palette

If you are a bride-to-be who is looking for color inspiration, we invite you to check out The Perfect Palette if you haven't already! The wonderfully talented Chrissy creates some truly inspiring palettes in just about every color combination imaginable! We asked Chrissy to create a Halloween-theme inspiration board for the upcoming holidays and she put together this gem below. Check out her

Behind The Scene Details of the 99-Cent Only Store Wedding

The 99 Cents Only Stores chain recently helped nine lucky California couples beat the recession blues by offering cut-price wedding ceremonies -- for just 99 cents each. Along with their under-a-buck bridal sale, they discount chain is also handed 99 dollars and 99 cents in cash to each couple before whisking them off to an undisclosed "famous romantic Los Angeles" location.

Walmart Wedding

Found this over at People of Walmart. Ladies and gentlemen, introducing....the Walmart Wedding.

Maggie Sottero - Victoriana

MAGGIE SOTTERO VICTORIANA PEARL ROSE (PINK) WEDDING DRESS, STUNNING DRESS WILL FIT A WIDE SIZE RANGE BECAUSE OF THE CORSET STYLE. DRESS LOOKS BEST WITH A MAGGIE SOTTERO HOOP, A LIGHT PINK VEIL WITH DIMONTE TEAR DROPS ON IT AND A TIARA. DRESS PERFECTLY TOUCHES THE FLOOR. View original advert on The Dressmarket

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Essence - 5212 (Ella line)

Crushed taffeta dress with lace & beading on the bust and train which also shows around the bottom of the dress. Lace up back View the original advert on The Dressmarket

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Informal Wedding Dress

Informal wedding gowns are becoming more and more popular in todays' world. People are a lot busier than they used to be, and on their wedding day, they are much more focused on just having a great time. Informal wedding gowns are a great way to make your fashion statement, as well as completely impress your friends, family and other wedding guests in a big way. After all, it is "your" day, so

Bride Dies Trying To Lose Weight For Her Wedding

Samantha Clowe, a 34 year old planning bride, collapsed at her home from heart failure and later died after following a strict low calorie diet for 11 weeks.While this story is terribly sad, it should be a reminder to all dieting brides that crash diets can be a deadly choice when it comes to losing weight for your big day. Make sure your are not compromising your overall nutrition and

Real Wedding | Aletha of Pearls Events

Aletha | Pearls EventsToday, we are absolutely thrilled to feature the real wedding of one of our favorite wedding bloggers, Aletha of Pearls Events! Aletha is the owner and principal planner for Pearls Events, an event planning boutique located in West Michigan. Aletha's wedding blog is a constant inspiration for the planning bride and she even takes time to dish out tidbits of wedding advice

Ian Stuart - Florence

A stunning Ian Stuart, Florence dress. Beautiful corsage detail on back. Delicate swarovski crystals sparkle on the dress.View the original advert on The Dressmarket

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Dresses For Weddings

Dresses For WeddingsDresses For WeddingsWhen you are getting married it is important to remember every detail in planning your wedding. It is important to take into consideration what season your wedding date is set for and choose the perfect wedding dress for that season.Fall wedding dressesThe fall season can be a very tricky month; it can be warm during the day, and freezing cold at night. It

15 Weirdest Things Found on Etsy

It's no secret that we love Etsy. All that handmade delight makes for a great marketplace for finding some truly unique gifts for yourself or others. Every so often, we stumble across something so bizarre that we wonder just how it got into Etsy? With that being said, this article that lists the 15 Weirdest Things Found On Etsy surely baffles even the most seasoned hand-made enthusiast. Have you

Sassi Holford - Christelle

Flattering & timeless Christelle strapless corded lace dress with fishtail by Royal dress designer Sassi Holford. The inner corsetry, for which Sassi is famed, gives a fantastic shape whilst being comfortable & supportive all day (and evening). Sassi no longer makes Christelle so no danger of having the same dress as another bride. The shape is most like Camilla & Daisy.View the original advert

White Wedding Dresses

White Wedding DressesMany brides in the United States think of white wedding dresses as "traditional," but the white wedding dress is actually a fairly recent custom. When Queen Victoria was married in 1840, she chose a white wedding dress and immediately started a fashion. While most working-class brides continued to get married in a best dress, regardless of color, well-to-do brides in Britain

Monday, September 7, 2009

[Video] Bride Can't Stop Laughing During Vows

Here's a funny wedding that seems to be getting more popular by the day. It's a funny video of a bride that can't stop laughing during the ceremony when her fiance accidently said "waffle-y" instead of "lawfully". Hilarious laughing ensues.

Wedding Dress Designers

5 Hot New Wedding Dress Designers You Need to KnowWedding Dress DesignersWedding Dress DesignersIn the world of wedding fashion, your name is your trademark. From couture one-of-a-kind dresses to breezy ready-to-wear styles, these five up-and-coming designers represent the next class of high-style designer names to remember. Move over Ms. Wang...The Island Fashionista - Tamara CatzPeering from

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Dancing Boy in the Red shirt

This is totally non-wedding related, but I felt compelled to share it and spread the sheer awesomeness of this kid dancing. I don't even know where to begin. Behold, the Dancing Boy in the Red Shirt.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Red Wedding Dress

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Video: The Groom's Duties

Great video by Mike over at GroomGroove.com that outlines some simple advice to help out any groom during the wedding planning process. If you're not the most aesthetically-minded guy, it's okay to leave things like the flowers, wedding favors, and decorations to her, but know that there is no shortage of other things you can help out with. Start off by checking out the groom's duties video below

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Lace Wedding Dresses

Lace Wedding DressesBrides want to look their best during this important occasion and it’s really overwhelming considering the choices available.Idealistic and comfortable materials are used in different ways to craft numerous designs of wedding bridal veils and wedding dresses. Wedding gowns designed by using chiffon have proved very popular with the bride heading towards one of the exotic

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Berketex Bride - Marc Le Carr 'Simone'

Stunning A Line strapless dress (can also be worn as halter neck, detachable strap included) with elegant bead and diamante trail. Beautiful and makes figure look fantastic.View original advert on The Dressmarket

Beach Wedding Dress

Beach Wedding DressBeach Wedding Dress: Deciding on the Perfect DressYou've finally decided on your dream beach wedding. Looking for a beach wedding dress will be one of the fun parts of your wedding planning. There are so many incredible choices out there, and there truly is something for everyone.When trying to find a dress, take into consideration what your wedding will be like. Just because