Fashion director Tyrel Abbott has often been called “the Wedding Whisperer” by his customers, thanks to his ability to pick the perfect wedding dress. He puts his talent to work at the Bridal House, a bridal boutique in Edmonton. Abbott is a hairdresser by trade, but … [Read more...] about Q&A: Tyrel Abbott, male fashion director at Bridal House
Photography: Vincent Lions / Judyinc.com Stylist: Christine Brant / Judyinc.com Propping: Stephanie Saunders / Judyinc.com Hair and Makeup: Michelle Rosen using TRESemmé / Judyinc.com Models: Sarah / Elmer Olsen & Crystal / NEXT … [Read more...] about Wedding dresses for a day at the races
When Pippa Middleton stepped out of the car for sister Kate’s wedding last year, her body-hugging, ivory gown told the world that bridesmaids are a force to be reckoned with. We’ve talked to Danielle Gulic from twobirds Bridesmaid in Toronto for the latest trends in bridesmaid … [Read more...] about 2012 Bridesmaid trends
Wedding dresses suited for the dramatic bride. … [Read more...] about Wedding dresses for drama queens
You read about them in the newspapers and hear about them in the local news: Bridal couples who have been left in the lurch with their plans – and especially the bridal gown – when things have gone awry. Sometimes it’s because the bride purchased her gown online. When it arrived … [Read more...] about Your best friend is your bridal boutique
Remember, back in the mid-90s, it was suddenly fashionable to have a simple, unadorned bias-cut dress that was so plain it was christened the slip dress? It became the ultimate in sophistication for a number of years. But it missed the point. It didn’t embody the … [Read more...] about Ballgown or basic?
Bargain shopping on the Internet can lead to problems that you didn’t bargain for! What do you do if the dress comes in the wrong size? What if it is defective or looks worn? What if it is delivered after your wedding date or if your "designer" gown doesn’t have the … [Read more...] about Buyer beware!
The well-dressed woman is never a slave to trends, but paying some attention to what's fresh and new can spice up a wardrobe. Here's what's trendy around the world now! Belts Belts have never been more beautiful. The highlight of some wedding gowns is a jewelled … [Read more...] about Fashion trends around the world
Most of us, at some time in our lives, have copied the style of a favourite celebrity. Unless our height, weight and shape are identical with the celebrity, we could be using the wrong role model. Some designers urge their customers to strip down, once a year, and come to … [Read more...] about Figure flattery
Be firm about price Tell the retailer what your price range is. Retailers know that brides often buy the first gown they try on, so they may start off by showing you a more expensive gown and then follow up with gowns within your price range. That's just good business, but if … [Read more...] about Your gown shopping experience
