Finding the best shapewear for a wedding dress is no easy task. But with some guidance, it can be empowering–and even take off the all too common pressure to lose weight before the big day. Plus-size model Lauren Chan learned to value her body at a young age. In her first attempt to enter the […]

If you’re on a serious budget, you can pick up a vintage or thrift store gown for less than $50, but you’ll need to take that dress to a designer or experienced seamstress who has done redesigns in the past. The designer will have to check the material to be sure she can work with

As we covered previously, vintage dresses are great for old Hollywood themed weddings as well as romantic or quirky weddings where the bride doesn’t want to look traditional. As we all know, the bride wants to be the center of attention, and with that attention, she wants her guests to see her personality. She’s more

Vintage wedding gowns are romantic and incredibly popular. Many modern gowns are inspired by vintage choices, but you might want to wear a vintage gown that is made from authentic, aged materials, or styles that are second hand. You can ask a relative if she has a gown worn at her own wedding years ago,

After all that planning, research, and agonizing, your wedding day is over. You’ve returned from the honeymoon and settled into your married life. In the next few weeks and months, you’ll be on a high from the love surrounding you. This doesn’t mean you should forget your dress. Depending on what you plan on doing

We found some bridal outfits for the mature bride that don’t involve big, puffy gowns. Mature brides don’t want to wear gowns that are too sexy or too youthful since it makes them appear silly. Instead, they want elegant looks that are beautiful and sophisticated. Read on to find out what we’ve chosen based on

You’ll need a different style and material for your dress when you’re having it outside at the beach. While an elegant ceremony in a church would need a style that is more elegant and formal, a beach wedding is casual. That doesn’t mean you have to skimp on style, though. You can get away with

With $30,000, you can buy a new car. You can pay for one year’s tuition at some private universities, or even start your own small business. Or, if you’re like the average American, you’ll use every bit of that money to pay for your wedding. As of 2018, the average couple spends about $30,000 on

In many of our posts, we’ve discussed that you should hire a professional to alter your wedding dress to ensure that it fits perfectly. A wedding dress that isn’t altered properly looks frumpy and ill-fitting. The bride wants to look her best on her big day, and that almost always involves having the dress conform

While some brides want to stick to traditional colors of white or ivory, others want to make a statement. They want to stand out from all the other brides with bold colors and unusual textures. If you’re one of those brides who doesn’t want to wear a white bridal gown on your big day, you