China Fashion Week: ‘Haute Couture’ Wedding Dresses Grace the Ramp

Dressed in hues of red, golden and off-white, models donned exclusive wedding dresses, as they walked the ramp at the China Fashion Week in Beijing on Sunday. Models presented creations from designer Tsai Meiyue's Spring/Summer 2012 Wedding Dress Collection during the coveted fashion event.

A wide range of wedding gowns adorned with traditional Chinese embroidery in bright colors were put on show as the couture industry was taken by awe. Despite a stalled economic situation worldwide, China’s luxury market is growing and the country has become the world’s second-largest consumer of luxury goods, according to the 2011 World Luxury Association Blue Book survey.

Check out the photographs of the Wedding Collection, presented on Oct. 30, at the China Fashion Week.

 

Military brides have chance to get free wedding dress Nov. 10

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On Nov, 10, along with the national charitable organization Brides Across America and in celebration of Veteran’s Day, Brickhouse Bridal will honor and say thank you to military brides by giving away designer wedding gowns.

The event will take place at Brickhouse Bridal, located at 200 Valleywood Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380. Brides will be serviced on a first-come, first-serve basis. Brides are encouraged to come early and secure their place in line, as there is a limited supply of gowns

In order to qualify, brides or their fiancé must be on active duty in the military, either currently deployed or deployed within the last five years to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Libya or Japan. Identification and deployment papers must be presented at the event to qualify.

Brickhouse Bridal joins bridal salons across the country in this nationwide event to show their support for our troops. These important events coordinated through Brides Across America make it possible for military brides, who would unlikely otherwise have the opportunity, to wear designer wedding gowns on their big day.

About Brides Across America Brides Across America, a Massachusetts based charitable organization focuses on providing free wedding dresses  to those military brides that have not been able to have their dream wedding. Brides Across America is connecting with bridal salons across the nation to help spread the military spirit. Since 2007, Brides Across America and its partners have given away more than 7000 wedding gowns nationwide.

Who Says Your Wedding Dress Has To Be Plain White?

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Ｉfaced facts a long time ago: I'm never going to be a fashion designer. Whatever that special something amazing is that the greats like Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, and Coco Chanel have, I just don't got it.

But I still love fashion. It inspires the things I wear and the things I display in my home as well as all of my work as a wedding dress and event designer.

Of course my love extends to wedding and bridal fashion, too. I've been designing weddings for over thirty years, so I've worked with a lot of brides. Designers have to know their clients, and, for me, that means knowing what trends my brides are excited about. What are the patterns, cuts, materials and embellishments they can't get enough of? Because if a bride loves a certain detail on her bridal  dress, she'll probably love it, or something similar, in her bouquets and table centerpieces and even on her invitations.

Naturally, I try and follow New York Bridal Fashion Week as closely as I can, and this last week I've fallen in love with so many of the fall 2012 designs. The new gowns are just that, gowns. They're big and beautiful with lots of texture and color. Simplicity is out, and I couldn't be happier!

I love that Vera Wang didn't shy away from drama． Her models walked the runway in beige, grey and even black dresses. But not one of them wore a white gown! Personally, I loved her grey and beige dresses with lace overlay and tulle the most. They're elegant and sophisticated without feeling familiar.

Vera wasn't the only designer who added some color to the catwalk, though. Pink was everywhere: JLM Couture, Anna Maier, Reem Acra, Anne Barge, Alfred Angelo and Ines Di Santo all showed off beautiful pink and blush-colored gowns.

As a designer I absolutely love color. Color makes weddings and every other special event feel more alive. Unfortunately, some brides are hesitant about incorporating too much color into their wedding day style and decor. But I'm hoping these colorful new wedding dresses will make them reconsider. After all, if you love color in your every day life, there's no reason you shouldn't have lots of color on your wedding day, too.

It was Reem Acra's collection, though, that truly spoke right to my heart; the new dresses are rich with embellishments! The gowns feature intricate beading, feathers, flowers, embroidered bodices, illusion sleeves and big, elaborate skirts. This collection doesn't take itself too seriously -- every dress feels whimsical and fun but also glamorous.

What I love most about these two trends -- color and embellishments -- is how easy they are to replicate. So although Vera Wang and Reem Acra, for example, are fabulous, you don't have to wear one of their gowns to get the look.

And if you love color but also love the idea of wearing that big white gown, you can do both! Consider asking your seamstress to sew your favorite colorful fabric to your wedding dress' crinoline petticoat; as you walk down the aisle everyone will catch glimpses of your favorite color beneath your long white gown. You could also sew a bright, colorful border to the outer edge of your dress. Or, attach a bright bow with long ribbons to your waist so that strips of color cascade down the back of your dress.

The same is true for embellishments. Feathers and fabric flowers, especially, are inexpensive and easy to work with; it only takes a few well-placed feathers to make a big statement.

I always ask my brides to show me their wedding dress; it's a great way for me to get an immediate sense of their style and how they envision their wedding day. If a bride's dress has some intricate beading, hints of color, bows, flowers, feathers, ribbons or unique textures, I try to incorporate a similar look and feel into my designs.

But you don't have to be a designer to pull this off.

Think about adding a few of these complementary details to your wedding invitation suite. What about a sparkly border, or using card stock that has a subtle shimmer? Or, use a wax seal on your envelopes in the shape of a feather, bow or the flower pattern on your wedding dress.

I love using these details in my table linens, too. If your wedding dress or wedding color palette features shades of pink, for example, look for linens with a soft pink sheen. If you're wearing a ribbon belt, think about adding a matching ribbon edge to your linens or the back of your reception chairs.

And if you're making your own bouquet, wrap your flowers in a matching ribbon or bow. You can even tuck sparkly beads or feathers between the greenery and flowers in your bouquet for a bit of unexpected glamour. For many more ways to incorporate feathers into your wedding day style check out my last post.

Kunling’s First Wedding Dress

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Mixed-mode Kunling tender age of 18, due to become the latest "J Girl" and the explosion of red. Recently, she was for the "1st" dedicated to wear a wedding dress  looks like Jay (Jay), Jupai advertising. It is reported that Shanghai Wedding Expo in November to find Kunling, inviting not only the high-priced, and willing to build a gold for her wedding, did not expect Kunling agent heard nothing after it turned down to ask, outside the grounds that "age, not suitable" However, Kun Ling is trying to pass the first time the beautiful Phi white appearance, and Jay left to get married that day. Why not put the soft mode Kunling wear a wedding dress of the "1st" dedicated to Jay? Because she was stressed she was the first marriage, she is not "left the grass," is typical "grass."
Why Kunling do not have to do? Because the stimulation by the public opinion. She fell in love with Jay had been the world as a model of the cow eating grass, because they almost 14 years of age. Jay is very beautiful, because the cow to chew on the tender grass is a blessing. The 18-year-old grass Kunling very contented. Readers can Kunling recently broke the news to be had with the 21-year-old "Lollipop two Army" Li Quan gone out. Li Quan admits that said: "Her (Kunling) 16 years old, I am 18 years old, but was later scolded quite badly brokerage firm, broke up." Li Quan said he was in the "model Lollipop" to know " I love Blackie "recording Kunling, the two began about watching movies, naturally talked about love, but love in less than three months, they stop because both brokers and mortality. It seems, Kunling although only 18 years old, is not pure, and she has been eating through March, and Jay are not eating the tender grass, but the others had left chewing grass. To this end, Jay has been derided as nothing but a blue and white porcelain plates containing leftovers.
Now Kunling turned down price advertising, the first time she left Jay Phi beautiful wedding, but announced that she is tender grass, even the wedding did not pass through, let her cherish the value of Jay. Can a woman's purity is the line, rather than the packaging, if you love the history of complex, long ago is not the girl, and Phi is also more than a disguised white wedding dress. A woman really pure "first", love is not over men, not slept, not of history. We are now afraid to use virgin blood to verify the woman's chastity and the "first", because modern society, women are not "closed, the second door step", but also work as models and actors work, and sometimes action is also very large, we do not want only "hymen" theory, but at least there should be no love history, no history of bed. Kunling not say that her "first" first love is love, and the other wearing a wedding dress with fake "first" is a guilty conscience, it also proved she is one of the remaining grass. In fact, in modern society, a virgin who is not a luxury not a virgin, or should some be honest, loaded with pseudo superfluous.
Kunling even left a grass, is still fresh compared to 35 of Jay, Jay Royal under the command of more than a woman, how can he have the right to find fault with others? Kunling stomach should put the heart, Jay will marry you, he did not care you are left grass, can you disguise the tender grass might just let him off-putting.

John Edward's Daughter Cate Marries: See Her Wedding Dress!

Cate, 29, beamed in a classic, strapless ivory wedding dress with gathered detail at the hip; she wore her hair down and loose, accessorized with a pearl necklace and matching bracelet.

Although John Edwards walked his daughter down the aisle, the former Presidential candidate -- who fathered a child with mistress Rielle Hunter  -- successfully avoided all cameras during the ceremony. Her 13-year-old sister, Emma Claire, was maid of honor, while their brother, Jack, 11, was a groomsman.

Cate and Upham, a surgical fellow in Washington, D.C., got engaged two weeks prior to Elizabeth Edward's Dec. 7, 2010 passing after a long battle with breast cancer.

"I feel so lucky to have shared that joy with her, to have had the time to leaf through bridal magazines together and talk about the wedding," Cate wrote in an article for Glamour magazine this month. "Even though I've had to plan the wedding without her, I feel blessed because, in her last weeks, she told me she was comforted to know I'd set forth on my own life path, with someone she loved and respected, and with whom she truly believed I would be happy."

Two Bridal Gown Styles For An Autumn Ceremony

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Most weddings often happen through the spring or summer months, but an autumn ceremony can hold an allure all its own. The air is turning crisp as the leaves are altering colors. You are able to also count on much less of a opportunity of rain than inside the spring, and cooler temperatures than the blazing summer heat.

One more benefit of an autumn wedding is that you might have a much better chance of booking your dream venue, hiring the top photographer, and producing sure your invitees do not have previous engagements. Fewer individuals are finding married in the fall, so you are not competing with as several brides for all the resources you should put on the best wedding.

Needless to say, you are also going to want a suitable wedding gown for an autumnal ceremony. Here are a couple of wonderful styles that can make your day all of the much more unique.

Chiffon Gown with Beaded Waist

This gorgeous Ivory-colored gown will stand out against a backdrop of dazzling fall colors. It has a sweetheart neckline atop the exquisitely fitted bodice. Knife pleating dazzles the edge, which will slim your figure and boost your silhouette.

The skirt of this gown has a beaded waistband that wraps around the hips. Chiffon fabric is intricately cut to drape from the waist around the side of the dress and about the back.

Considering that this dress exposes the shoulders, you might want to pair it having a white scarf, a light matching jacket, or even a lengthy, heavy veil. You do not need to wear it all day; however it is good to keep one thing handy in case your reception evening gets chilly.

Cap Sleeved Satin Side-Draped A-Line Gown

The cap sleeves and high neckline of this delightful style will add a bit of extra warmth on a crisp fall afternoon. It capabilities a sweetheart bodice that’s emblazoned with gorgeously detailed beaded lace to add an extra dash of texture.

This gown also has satin fabric that drapes down the side, at the same time as pick-up details all across the skirt. This may flatter each diverse body form. The chapel train will glide effortlessly behind you, dazzling your invitees and keeping your legs good and warm!

Available in ivory or white color choices, this dynamic providing will keep you comfy and cozy all through your big day.

When selecting a wedding gown, it really is critical not to get frustrated if you do not find the best one proper off the bat. Take your time and attempt on a variety of diverse styles. Be patient. Whenever you find the perfect fit, you will know it right away.

New York Lace in Downtown Taunton offers experience as well as selection

 

In the heart of downtown Taunton sits one of the premier stops for brides-to-be looking for that special wedding dress : New York Lace Store. Established in 1907, this family business on Main Street offers the largest selection of bridal gowns in New England and has more than a century of experience serving brides from across the northeast.

“We’re a 104-year-old business,” said owner Dolores Milho.  “Service makes a business continue in this type of business, so it’s also a sign of what we do.”

With more than 1,000 wedding gowns ranging in price from $700 to $5,000, New York Lace is sure to have a dress that suits the style and fits the budget of every bride.  The salon also keeps up with the latest

fashion trends and carries gowns from top designers, including Maggie Sottero, Sottero and Midgley, Marisa, Eve of Milady, and Casablanca Bridal, with Maggie Sottero as the best-selling designer due to its extensive line across a wide range of budgets.

“Our consultants are very educated, fashion conscious, and used to working with different body types,” said Milho.

In season

All designers carry a number of different styles of gowns, and Milho and her staff at New York Lace Store certainly know what’s “in” for brides this season.

Generally, the red carpet dictates the latest trends, as designers see what the celebrities are wearing and adapt it to wedding dresses. This season, following the hugely popular royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in England, lace has been making a comeback. Strapless dresses have also become increasingly popular.

“Strapless is very strong,” said Milho. “It’s been strong for a long time because it’s a comfortable dress and brides can move their arms comfortably.”

Popular skirt details that have been making appearances at local weddings include puckered, ruche, and ruffled;  trumpet skirts have also become a popular style.

“Trumpet skirts are ... very form-fitting to show your shape,” Milho said.

For necklines, sweetheart has become most common, and for color, ivory has become the popular color choice in general.  For destination weddings, however, white is definitely the way to go, and soft fabrics like chiffon work well with a white gown.

Making decisions

In general, there are two different approaches to choosing a wedding gown: Some brides want a more sophisticated look that accentuates their shape, while others want a more traditional appearance.

New York Lace caters to both; and as if choosing the dress isn't enough of a decision on its own, brides are also provided with a large collection of accessories the store carries.  Popular accessories include tiaras, veils, jewelry, and beaded belts; the latter have become especially popular recently.

“Everything is about bling,” said Milho.

For brides looking for that special dress, it’s important not to let the price tag make the decision for you and to pick a dress that you’ll be happy with, according to Milho.

“Your wedding is a day that’s truly your day,” said Milho “It’s the only day in life that’s just for you.”

“If wondering if you like the dress or not,” Milho went on to explain, “move on to the next one.  There are thousands of dresses.  You’ll know whether it’s the dress or not.  As soon as you put on the dress and look in that mirror, you’ll know it’s the right dress.”

Other services

New York Lace stores dresses until the wedding day, fully insures all dresses, and takes care of all alterations on the premises. The store also offers Kiara Salon and Spa to customers, whose talented staff can take care of all your beauty needs.

Brides looking to make a viewing appointment with New York Lace should call a week to two in advance, and plan on 1 to 1 1/2 hours for the viewing and selecting.

For a first visit, Milho recommends a small, intimate group of people.

“First visits should be with the most sincere people who will give most sincere answer,” explained Milho. “We live in a world of many opinions.  The most important opinion should come from the people who know you the best.”