When the overall look of the bridal party complements the bride's look, it results in amazing wedding photos and a beautiful wedding scene. All it takes is a subtle link between the bridal and bridesmaids looks to achieve this effect. The first step to outfitting your bridal … [Read more...] about Different ways to co-ordinate your bridal and bridal party looks
Ladies, we've all been there – getting ready for a fancy event, or putting on your favourite dress for work but you can't zip your dress up... and you're alone. You try, but it seems like you need to be a contortionist to pull up those hard-to-reach zippers that do up in the … [Read more...] about Gift Ideas: The Ms. Dress Up Zipper Pull
The bachelorette party is often misunderstood. It is its own event and does not replace having a shower. What it is This is a fun party for the bride and her very closest women friends. It is intimate – never should be more than 20 people and is even better if it is only eight … [Read more...] about The basics of a bachelorette party
All colour for the bridal party starts with the choice of the bride’s gown. Many brides find white unflattering because white can drain a too-pale complexion. However, brides are sometimes unaware that white comes in an array of shades, and there is a white that works for … [Read more...] about Why black is still a popular colour choice for bridesmaids’ dresses
Fashion is always about change. So, every season there’s something new to talk about. For the past few years, the emphasis in bridal fashion has been on the skirt. But look a little higher! Today, there are interesting designs with detail well above the skirt. Check out the … [Read more...] about The most flattering necklines for your bridesmaids
There was a time when the father of the bride paid for the bridesmaids’ dresses. Today, of course, bridesmaids know that this, along with their shoes, is their personal expense. Having to pay the piper changed everything! It meant that bridesmaids expected to have a voice in … [Read more...] about Tips for Brides: What bridesmaids look for in a bridesmaid dress
Being invited to be part of the wedding party is an honour, but along with that honour comes a host of obligations. First is the expense. This becomes extremely high if it is a destination wedding involving flights, hotels, meals and more. A destination wedding also eats up … [Read more...] about What to know before saying “yes” to being a bridesmaid
Still not sure what you'd like your bridesmaids to wear? We chatted with Jason Gillen, designer at Alfred Angelo, to catch up on this season’s top trends. A hint of sparkle: The shine and sparkle factor has been going way up in 2015. Asymmetrical hemlines: From red … [Read more...] about The top five bridesmaid dress trends in 2015
You might be a bit nervous, a little excited and very ready to ask: “Will you be my maid of honour?” Only one question remains: How will you do it? Whether you go big or small, clever or cute, putting some thought into that moment shows your maid of honour how important it is to … [Read more...] about How to propose to your maid of honour
A friend has invited you to be in her bridal party. Before saying “yes”, ask exactly what will be expected of you, says Rebecca Sudano, trustee in bankruptcy and vice president of BDO Canada. Consider the cost of shower and wedding gifts, dress and accessories and co-hosting a … [Read more...] about What to know about being a bridesmaid
