Wedding Dresses
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Thursday, May 8th, 2008Wedding dresses are made smaller than regular clothing, so if you are an average US woman (163 pounds*), don’t be too surprised if you unexpectedly find yourself needing a plus size wedding gown. I, for example, generally wear a size 12 top. But my bust measurement translates to a size 16W gown. To find your […]
Matching the Tiara to Your Wedding Gown
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008When choosing your tiara — or any bridal accessory — consider what will go well with your wedding dress. It should match or otherwise complement the gown. In general, some element of your dress should be reflected in the tiara. Some examples of how to accomplish this:
* Consider era. Complement a modern tiara design with […]
Wedding Dress Shopping Tips
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008If you want your big day to be flawless, leave nothing to chance, especially the dress. In fact, begin shopping for your wedding dress eight to twelve months ahead of time. No matter what anyone tells you, there are some lessons you can only learn from experience. But here are several suggestions to make that […]
Choosing the Right Dress
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008It’s nice to see Amarette’s approach to wedding gown shopping reflected elsewhere. St. Louis Post Dispatch (stltoday.com) fashion editor Debra D. Bass recommends trying on a lot of dresses “…dresses you hate and dresses you can’t afford, dresses you think are too plain and dresses you think are downright gaudy.” This because it’s a learning […]
Cheap Designer Wedding Dresses
Saturday, February 16th, 2008We were momentarily excited today. I found Amarette’s currently favorite wedding gown for 85% off retail!! We were both ready to take the plunge. A closer look, however, revealed that we wouldn’t be purchasing the actual dress. Instead, someone in China would create a knock-off using photos. The site had a forums section, and I […]
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