Wedding Gown Silhouettes

November 6th, 2009

When it comes to shopping for your wedding gown or being the companion to help the bride to be, it is good to know the bridal terms. Let’s start with the major terms for gown silhouettes. You will feel more comfortable and in the know when you interact with the consultant. The major gown silhouettes: A-Line/Princess, Ball Gown, Trumpet/Mermaid, and Sheath. Then of course you have type of neckline, waist type, embellishments, theme, and length… Oh my! But no stressing here, just try them all on! It’s the best part, right?? *Tip: Take a look at dresses you already own in your closet and see what clothing style fits you best. Start with those types first!

Priscilla of Boston

Eugenia Couture

(Left) A-Line: Fitted at the hips, widens towards the bottom in the shape of an “A”. Gown: Priscilla of Boston



(Right) Ball Gown: While like the A-line, fitted at the hips and widens towards the hem, the skirt is more voluminous and dramatic. Gown: Eugenia Couture










Val Stefani

sheath (Left)Trump/Mermaid: Slim fitting throughout the bodice and hips, then expands at the bottom like a trumpet for that “mermaid” look. Gown: Val Stefani




(Right) Sheath: Slim fitting and narrow from head to toe, accentuating the female body. Gown: Melissa Sweet

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Gown Preservation

November 4th, 2009

Ahh that wedding gown…it takes months, tears, stress, savings, and approval from your bridal party to find that perfect wedding dress. You will wear it once and have the most beautiful day. Amidst the walk down the aisle, makeup smears, dining, dancing, drinking, perspiration, and socializing, you are bound to stain your gown. 

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Now how to get your gown back into mint condition and have it stay that way? Gown preservation is the way to go. Don’t let months pass by because before you know it stains will be harder to get out, invisible stains will appear due to sugar and salt spills, yellowing of the fabric will begin, and mildew can become a problem. 

Have your precious gown shipped or dropped off at a preservation company. Some reputable preservationist specialists are Preservations by Fox in Los Angeles, Margaret’s Cleaners in Orange County, and J. Scheer & Co. in New York. Prices can range from about $350++ depending on gown size, fabric, details, and stains.

 Your gown will be carefully examined, individually handled, and put through a thorough cleaning. Check out their websites for the detailed process. In due time you’ll be ready to say I do again!

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Dress Designer I Love

September 15th, 2009

So you know how you look at dresses online and in magazines? Yes, I like this one. No, not that one. This one could be good if…
The impending question brides always ask is “How much is this dress?”. For the dozen dresses you find it’s so much leg work trying to get prices from various bridal boutiques. Here’s the answer ladies: Madina Vadache has a great website (easy peasy) AND you can see the price point with a click of a button. Thank you Madina!

Here are a few of my favorites…

Madina-Vadache

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Time Traveler’s Wife

August 18th, 2009

time-travelers-dress-Lee-Ann Belter BridalMonday’s are my day  off so I thought a little movie marathon was in order. I love Rachel McAdams, so I had to  see the Time Traveler’s Wife. The movie was beautiful. Their wedding (not a spoiler because it’s in the preview) was so simple and sublime. The real show stopper was her Lea Ann Belter Bridal gown. With a stunning pick-up train in shades of white and ivory, it was a touch of elegance you except from a Hollywood starlet.

Bonus note for California locals:

The Ivory Suite, in South Pasadena is holding a Lea Ann Belter trunk show September 11-13. Enjoy!

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Wedding Dress Mecca (or a good place to start)

January 17th, 2008


As you can imagine I peruse each and every bridal magazine. This season we’re seeing loads of billowy, bubbly dresses. Feathers and dramatic details are everywhere. Where can you find all of the styles walking down the aisle and also one that will fit you to a “T”? Kleinfeld Manhattan wrote the book on buying your perfect dress, literally! It’d be awesome to take a trip with Mom or maybe a gaggle of girls to the BIG city to try on every gown under-the-sun. One bonus of making the trip is the constant lineup of designer trunk shows. It seems like every week comes another “meet the designer and view her collection” event. Even if you cannot make it to the mecca, you can still utilize their website which guides you through designers, pricing, silhouettes and so on.
Check out the book  “How to buy Your Perfect Wedding Dress” Do you need the book? Hmm… I don’t know but you need to check out their website!

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On Your Mark Get Set…

December 13th, 2007


Okay we have all heard the story of the Vera Wang gown for $750. What a steal! So how’d they do it? How do you score your dream dress without breaking the bank? My rule of thumb is to take your time. I have rarely heard a story of the bride who found the perfect dress only for it to disappear before she put down the deposit. So take a breath, take a walk and look around. If you have ample time bring your girlfriends to a sample sale (daily candy and wedding resource magazines often have listings). If you have a favorite designer look on her web site and find out when a trunk show is in your area. Brides with a tight budget as well as those with a healthy budget should call your local salons. I have had quite a few brides find steals on designer gowns at Saks and Neiman’s.
Surprise of all surprises, those ladies in the gown stores often know what they’re talking about. You need them to address your shape and size and your team (bridal party and mom) to secure your style. Last bit, please please buy the dress at your current size- you can take it in (if you slim your size) but my dears, you cannot take it out.

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