With June comes another wedding season. That
means that it's time to purchase a wedding dress. You may be shopping for the
perfect wedding dress on a tight budget. You don't have to spend a lot of money
to have a wonderful wedding filled with great memories. In fact, my entire
wedding, including hotel and travel expenses, but not including the rings, only
cost $500. I have reviewed four stores that offer great prom dresses at low prices.
David's Bridal offers more than just wedding dresses - this establishment
is possibly the best location to find the perfect dress for a formal occasion,
including bridesmaid dresses. David's Bridal has over fifty
years of experience, and offers dresses to fit any taste and budget. David's
also offers dresses for any body type, including plus sizes. In addition to the
perfect wedding dress, you can also pick out the perfect accessories, including
evening bags, lingerie, jewelry, shoes and wraps. David's also offers on-site
alterations services, and dyeing services for shoes and accessories. David's
also has many great prom dresses on sale for $99.
JC Penney offers wedding dresses in all sizes and styles. In
addition to your wedding dress, you can also get all your necessary accessories
and shoes at JCPenney. Most locations also feature a salon, so you can get your
hair and nails done for your special day. JCPenney is open seven days a week -
you can check their website for hours and contact information for specific
locations. JCPenney always has low-priced wedding dress options. In addition,
JCPenney usually has great sales on weekends, especially holiday weekends, and
if you check your Sunday paper, you can usually get a great discount coupon.
The majority of JCPenney's locations are located in shopping malls, so you can
shop seven days a week. For more information, including locations and hours of
operation, visit jcpenney.com.
Macy's also offers
wedding dresses for any bride-to-be. Their prices are very reasonable, and they
have many styles to choose from. In addition to wedding dresses, they also
offer great shoes and accessories to match. Macy's usually has some kind of
sale going on each weekend, and has discount coupons in Sunday papers in most
larger cities. Macy's locations are generally located in shopping malls, and
are open seven days a week. You can find more information by visiting their
website at macys.com.
Dillard's is also another great choice for wedding dresses, shoes and accessories. They have wedding dresses to fit any young lady, and any budget, and also offer great sales and discounts. Dillard's also has great sales this time of year, so you'll definitely want to pick up a Sunday paper or store flyer to check out the details. Dillard's is open seven days a week, hours may vary by location. For more information, you can visit their website at dillards.com
Have a beautiful
wedding, and many years of marital bliss! Thanks to Maggie OLeary for these great ideas.
Tips for Selling Your Wedding Dress
If you don't have room to store your wedding dress or if you need extra money, then consider selling your dress. By selling your dress you are not only going to earn a little extra money, but you will also be helping another bride get a great dress at a great price and you will be helping protect the environment by recycling your dress.
Tip #1 - Clean and Mend Your Wedding Dress
Before you put your wedding dress up for sale have it professionally cleaned. Then you will want to go over the dress and mend any tears, loose beads and stray threads. If you don't have experience in tailoring or sewing then you can have your dry cleaner handle the process. Most wedding dresses will need very little attention beyond dry cleaning.
Tip #2 - Find a Great Box for Your Wedding Dress
In order to display your wedding dress for sale you will want to find a great box to keep it in. This box needs to look crisp and clean. A white box works well. You can line this box with white tissue paper. You want to avoid adding any paper product to the storage box that has color dyes, as these can bleed onto the dress.
Tip #3 - Photograph Your Wedding Dress
In order to get the best bids on your wedding dress you need to photograph it from several angles. If possible put the dress on a mannequin form or on a person. Then photograph it from the front and from the back. Then take several close up shots of the details found on the dress. Upload these photographs to your computer.
Tip #4 - Write Your Ad
Whether you are selling your wedding dress on an auction site like eBay, or whether you are selling the dress through a classified ad you need catchy ad copy. You will want to provide specific details about your dress in the ad such as its size, color, style, bust measurement, waist measurement, hip measurement and length.
You can also talk about who designed the dress, where you bought the dress and how much it retailed for. Also mention what you have done to clean, preserve and restore the dress.
Tip #5 - Answer Questions Quickly
When you get a query about your wedding dress you need to respond to it quickly. This will help keep your bidders or potential buyers interested in the dress and will ensure a sale. When answering questions from potential buyers be very specific and back up your answers with photographs, when appropriate. Eisla R. Sebastian.
2. Style number: S8551
3. Style number: T9612
5. Style number: CWG324
Top Wedding Dresses - Popular 1920s Style Dresses
The top fashions for this falls wedding season are very diverse. As you all should know styles from the 1920's era was all made of similar things. Typical wedding dresses were either fabric or lace along with all over beading or just beading on the sash or veil. Now the patterns were traditionally flower patterns throughout the whole dress. The lengths also vary because in the early 1920's the long trumpet dresses and were used at floor length.
Towards the mid 1920's and the ending the shorter tea lengths and ankle lengths were more popular. So using dresses from the Davids bridal website David's Bridal here are styles that will be very popular this fall for the 1920's look.
Enter the style codes at the website to view photos of the dresses described below.
1. Style number: YP9983
This dress is the more of the mid 20's kind. Strapless contemporary lace style dress with floral patterns along the entire dress. The gown is slightly beaded with pearls and is tea length. It has a beautiful dress colored satin sash to add to the waist. For this dress accessories can be small simple pearl studs for earrings and a 16 inch pearl necklace. For add on a satin clutch in dress or sash color will look great. A Harlow style satin peep toe shoe will add the glam but keep the class in the dress I suggest no more then 3.5 inches you don't want to be uncomfortable or too tall. A comb for your head piece typically a medium white flower with some pearls or stones added to it will look great and highlight your face. For the veil a short 25 blush veil will be great so it does not take away from the head piece and looks good. The dress will cost from 500.00-600.00 depending your size.
2. Style number: S8551
This is a classic style dress its a strapless trumpet gown made of lace fabric. It is a floral pattern and is all over beaded with an empire waist and a sweep train. Accessorizing with a wristlet of you color choice will be a great accessory. Silver chandelier earrings with a pearl and a silver 16 inch chain with multiple pearls circling around it. For shoes Gail style is great a strappy satin shoe with 2.5 inch heel and adjustable ankle strap trimmed with rhinestones. A one tier chapel length veil catches the eye and highlights the dress. A more affordable dress at the price of 400.00.
3. Style number: T9612
A timeless style dress made of lace fabric. V neck trumpet gown with capped sleeves and allover beading. A floral pattern with empire waist and a chapel train about four feet down below the waist. The back has a deep v down towards the middle of your back. For accessories a 16 inch crystal necklace with single pearl and chandelier crystal earrings with single pearl to sparkle. A sliver crystal and pearl mix bracelet with adjustable latch. Jada style 3 inch satin peep toe shoes in a shade or two darker then your wedding dress to pop. A one tier cathedral length veil beaded edges add a bit more to the look or a simple satin trim. The pricing is from 800.00-850.00 depending on sizes.
4. Style number: ES9895
A more mid 1920's flapper look. this modern style strapless dress is tea length and made with satin and organza fabrics. Satin bands around the dress and 3d floral appliques with crystals. Accessories that go great are a silk clutch or wristlet. A silver chain with small rhinestones and single pearl with pearl studs. A silver rhinestone cuff bracelet with circling pearls. Knox style silk 3.5 inch peep toe shoes ruch knot or bow front with cut away side goes great with glam of the dress. To top off a Russian net facial blusher veil. Price ranges from 400.00-450.00 depending on sizes.
5. Style number: CWG324
Best for last this is the top elegant style traditional early 1920's gown. A strapless tulle fit and flare gown made of lace fabrics. Very detailed lace appliques and a sweep train. The dress comes with a coordinating long sleeve lace jacket for coverage making it very elegant 1920's style. Accessories like petite rhinestone studs and rhinestone chain with 7 stones bring the shine to the older fashion and add to the glam. Daisies style ivory lace shoe with 3 inch heel and cut away side. A satin clutch with knot or bow is perfect for this dress. As for the veil only a long chapel length veil will work with satin or metallic trim and to finish off the perfect look with a head piece a rhinestone mid tiara does the trick. This dress is much more expensive then the rest at 1,150.00
You can see these dresses at Davidsbridal.com I suggest you check out the accessories section along with the veils if you want to add your own customization to your gown. Just remember the best thing to look for for this falls popular looks are lace and satin fabrics,tea length and trumpet gowns and peep toe shoes are always in. Any tips you need on choosing a dress or anything for your wedding you can also visit a-weddingday.com/checklist.html. Thanks to Kelsey Rodriguez for this article!
Wedding Dresses: Why Are so Many of Them so Ugly?
This may come as a total shock to you, but there are a lot of hideous wedding dresses. I expected to see a bunch of them when I went on my first wedding dress shopping trip, but, as an admitted shop-a-holic with a pretty decisive "style", I didn't expect to find the whole process so difficult. Not to obnoxiously reference that TV show, but you know that episode of Sex and the City when Carrie is engaged to Rub-Mah-Belly-Baby-Aidan and she and Miranda try wedding dresses on and she gets a crazy case of the hives? Well, my reaction to putting on my first bridal gown was not that extreme, but I did get a bit of the clammy palms, cold sweat, and "holy crap"-need to swallow hard.
As I think I've mentioned before in this column, I haven't spent much time thinking about how I wanted my wedding to be "someday". When I was a teen and my wildest fantasties consisted of falling in love with Stone from Pearl Jam and riding off into the rock 'n' roll sunset, I still didn't really think about weddings. And despite my love of clothes and fashion and pairing wacky things like red Michael Jackson-esque jackets with violet shoes, I've never put much thought into what i would want to wear on the day I got married.
So when I stepped into the bridal store and started thumbing through the racks, I couldn't stop making a "blech" face. So much poof! So much crinoline! So much tulle! And beading! And rouching! And doohickey-ing! And rosettes! One dress we saw has a bejeweled corset that much have weighed ten pounds, with a skirt with so much poof it made Scarlett O'Hara's look like pencil skirts, covered in gigantic satin rosettes. It was barftastic. I should have tried it on.
What I did try on was pretty, mostly. I discovered hot wedding dresses floated my boat the most, which I guess shouldn't be so surprising considering my day job. Beading, even on the most "refined" Vera Wang dresses, felt and looked cheap and tacky. Lace could be very beautiful-who knew I was a lace girl? Low-backed was better than low-cut, while stretchy satin did no favors for me in the thigh dimple and VPL departments.
My hands got clammy when I tried on my favorite dress of the day-trust me, no matter how Bridezilla-since-birth that you may be, as many wedding album clippings you may have snipped, seeing yourself in a bridal gown is BIZARRE. It's like looking at a totally different version of yourself that you've never seen before or met before. I wondered if my feef would feel the same when he saw me in something like it on our wedding day. Then I kind of realized maybe that's what's exciting about getting married-you're still the same person obviously, but you're also becoming someone just a little different too. Something about the dress is sort of signifying of that.
Guide to Wedding Dresses
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If clothes make the man then the wedding dress makes the bride. Every woman should be looking like royalty on her wedding day and with these summer wedding dresses under $500 it can be accomplished. Although choosing the perfect summer wedding dress for next year might be the most important decision, it doesn't have to be the most expensive one.
The prettiest wedding dress is the Alfred Angelo bridal wedding gown #1153. This strapless wedding dress is made from taffeta, net embroidered lace with metallic accents, beading and sequins. This wedding gown has a semi-Cathedral train, a full skirt, and a beautifully embroidered bust. The front of the skirt has a wide arcing layer with embroidery details. This is the most delicious wedding dress and is sure to make any woman happy. This wedding dress can be bought online at Wedding Dress City and costs only $369. This dress is made to order to your body measurements.
Interested in a simple yet classic dress with a taste of color? Then be sure to check out the Alfred Angelo wedding gown #1233. This floor length satin wedding dress is strapless with a dipping back. The dress has a sash of color that runs the top of the dress and around to where the sash hangs down the back like streamers. The sash has crystal beads and sequins. This wedding gown is available at Wedding Dress City and costs $289.
Gold is a great way to shine on the special day. The Alfred Angelo bridal wedding gown #1608 is perfect for those that want a touch of gold. This satin floor length billowy wedding dress is strapless, has a sequin studded neckline, a semi-Cathedral train, and a gold metallic sash tied in a bow around the waist. This wedding gown is also available at Wedding Dress City and costs only $300. This dress is made to fit your body so that you know you look the best that you can.
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David's Bridal is another wonderful place to find summer wedding dresses. David's Bridal wedding dress style VW9478 is the best buy of the season since it is on sale from $499 to only $299.99. This taffeta halter A-line gown with a V-neck ruched bodice and a halter neckline. The dropped waistline and the fit and flair skirt make this an elegant yet simple gown for any woman on her special day. The dress is polyester, zips up the back and is available in white only.
One more delightful dress from David's Bridal is style MP9573. This chiffon sweetheart halter A-line gown compliments your body with an empire waist and pleated bust. The waist is decorated with beaded crocheted lace. The skirt is full and hangs nicely to the floor. This dress is also a steal with the retail price being $399 but on sale for $249.
So do yourself a favor and check out these fantastic choices for your wedding dress. Article by Rose Ruff.
Because Bridal dresses are made to order the manufacturers and retailers have a very strict all sales are final policy. There are exceptions if you receive something you didn't order or if the dress arrives damaged. If you receive something you didn't order or it is damaged the retailer you purchased from must be notified immediately. The manufacturers will not allow returns later than a week or so. This policy is strict to prevent wearers from using dresses for an event with the intention to return it when the event is over. Selecting the style, size and color of your dresses is definitely easier to do when you visit a salon. You will be able to try on dresses. A consultant will assist with sizing, show you fabric swatches and make professional recommendations for accessories. You will be paying a consultant fee in the salon as the consultants receive commissions for their sales.
Some consumers will visit a salon and try on a dress that they want to purchase and then go research a better price online. They can and do purchase online when they find the exact dress they have tried on in a salon. This type of shopping can work without problems.
Whether you choose a simple flowing gown or complicated wedding dress with ruffles and embellishments, wearing a red wedding dress will not only take you in a different direction than most traditional weddings but will also make your wedding day special and memorable. Red is the color of love and in Chinese culture it is a color of luck. Wearing red may not be traditional for Western weddings, but the color of red is very traditional in China and India. If you decide to wear red for your 2010 wedding, here are some top designers with great dresses for you to choose.
Forever Yours also has an affordable red wedding dress for $206. Made of taffeta, there is a flower motif along one hip and a train out the back. The toga-wrap around style is strapless and flows in a beautiful and simple design.
Wedding Dresses - is Buying Online a Good Idea?
Your Bridal Gown is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime. With so many other purchases to be made that are not quite as exciting as purchasing your special gown should you consider purchasing your gown online?
Is it part of the wedding planning experience to visit a salon with your mother and girlfriends? Is there a special feeling that comes with selecting the perfect dress at a cozy, inviting salon? Is sharing this experience with family and friends part of the wedding plan? This is a personal choice for all brides.
What are the differences? Should you buy your Bridesmaid dresses, Flower girl dresses online? Should the Mother of the Bride and Groom buy online? Should you only purchase in a salon?
The dress manufacturers are not concerned about how or where you purchase your dresses. They manufacture the same for full service salons and online stores. Bridal dresses are generally made to order therefore you should allow about four months for delivery.
There are several reasons why Bridal dresses are made to order however the main reason is because each and every dress must be in perfect condition when delivered. Warehousing dresses can cause damage and adds to production costs.
Because Bridal dresses are made to order the manufacturers and retailers have a very strict all sales are final policy. There are exceptions if you receive something you didn't order or if the dress arrives damaged. If you receive something you didn't order or it is damaged the retailer you purchased from must be notified immediately. The manufacturers will not allow returns later than a week or so. This policy is strict to prevent wearers from using dresses for an event with the intention to return it when the event is over. Selecting the style, size and color of your dresses is definitely easier to do when you visit a salon. You will be able to try on dresses. A consultant will assist with sizing, show you fabric swatches and make professional recommendations for accessories. You will be paying a consultant fee in the salon as the consultants receive commissions for their sales.
Ordering dresses online does not offer the same services as a salon as it is impossible to show you the actual dresses. Images, color samples and size charts are provided. Colors especially will vary by computer monitor. Here lies the problem with online shopping. You will save a lot of money but will it be worth it to you? Can you risk purchasing sight unseen with a strict all sales are final policy?
Some consumers will visit a salon and try on a dress that they want to purchase and then go research a better price online. They can and do purchase online when they find the exact dress they have tried on in a salon. This type of shopping can work without problems.
You may find then when visiting a salon your consultant may not be as helpful as you would like as online shopping has become so popular they are privy to the fact that you may be using their services with no intention to purchase from them.
Bold Red Wedding Dresses for This Year
Maggie Sottero has one of the most popular red dresses in this mermaid-style dress known as the Amara Royale. Embellished in either silver or gold, this strapless dress flares out to the floor with white lace accents underneath. The corset fit makes your figure look like a mermaid with curves around the hips, and this dress starts at $400.
Maggie Sottero strikes again with this Fiorenza dress that is Spanish or Italian style that folds up the fabric into flower motifs with a long train out the back. A matching hairpiece comes with it. Embellished in crystal and beads, this lovely dress is available for $750 from Online Formals.
David's Bridalkeeps their wedding dress collection fresh with a white dress with red trim and a train for $450. The red has lace highlights all around the front and on the train. While not wholly red, this dress is beautiful with deep red and white combining for a romantic strapless wedding dress.
Zoom Bridal has a red cathedral dress for only $210 if you are on a budget and want a red wedding dress. White embroidery embellishes the dress all over on this sleeveless floor length dress. If you are Cinderella going to the ball, this budget dress will do nicely and still look good on you.
Here is one last dress from Maggie Sottero, not because I have to because I want to. Maggie Sottero has the best wedding dresses, period, including the best red ones you can find for a good price. This Capri strapless will have you feeling like a queen with this perfect ball style gown with gathers all over the bottom of the dress in taffeta. If you really want the best red dress, stick with Maggie Sottero and William Browning.
Maternity Wedding Dresses
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Top designers are turning out fabulous maternity wedding dresses. They are as elegant as anything with a style to please just about anyone. Maternity wedding dresses come in long sweeping styles with traditional trains and short styles as well. One hint. When shopping for maternity wedding dresses on the net, go one size higher and have a local seamstress tailor it for you. It is better than getting a size to small and having to return it. Also order your maternity wedding dress as far in advance as possible. Take a look at these examples of maternity wedding dresses and see of you don't find the perfect one. Happy shopping.
Maternity Bride is an on line and off line source for some of the most beautiful maternity wedding dresses. They have stores maternitybride.com/retailers.html in Indiana, Georgia, California, North Carolina, Ohio, Canada, and the UK. Prices range from under $100 to just over $800. Sizes range from XS to XXXL and colors include white, ivory, champagne and blush. Styles are all modern and just fancy enough. Take a look at.
The Charlotte Maternity Wedding Gown it is made of taffeta and decorated with handmade taffeta flowers or The Stephanie Maternity Wedding Dress which is made of chiffon with beaded straps and tiered chiffon skirt, but no train.
DressMaternity has a whole line of maternity fashions including maternity wedding dresses and maternity brides maid dresses. Prices start at under $50 and go to $950. All of them are custom made, so they are sure to fit, as long as you provide the right measurements. Maternity wedding dresses under $300 that are made of pure satin and look as lovely and are as figure flattering, are not easy to find or one which sells for $950 and is a combination of chiffon and satin and has beautiful lace sleeves. The rest of the line is just as tempting.
Nichole Michelle Maternity is a wholesaler who also sells retail. They have one very unusual a beautiful dress that would be so comfortable to wear. It is a two piece with beautiful lace. They also have some high end maternity wedding dresses such as the Princess Maternity Wedding Gown which is pure satin with pearls, sequins and beads. Crenolin is extra. It retails for about $799 and sizes go from medium to 3X.
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Maternity Clothing Fashions has some very economical yet beautiful maternity wedding dresses. The Maternity Crystal Gown comes in Creamy Ivory and is sized S, M, L, XL wiht XL being 12-14. The skirt comes to just below the knee. Another choice is the Cloe Maternity Wedding Gown. It comes in five different colors, and sizes go from XS to 3 XL, which is 16-18. It is a floor length gown with a very full skirt. Article by Regina Sass.
