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We are on our last blog series part three of wedding dresses and this blog post contains brides maid and wedding dresses. Tell us what’s HOT and what’s NOT! We love feedback so comment!
Part 2 to Our Wedding Extravaganza
Here are some old and (one) old wedding dresses from Anna Campbell 2013, Oscar de la Renta, Vestido Noiva and Marchesa Bridal. These gown will never go out of style because they are classic and elegant looks.
Tell us what you of the chic gowns! We love to hear from you!!
3 part series (Newest Wedding Gowns)
This week we are doing a 3 part blog series with the latest wedding gown lines.
A wedding dress or wedding gown is the clothing worn by a bride during a weddingceremony. Color, style and ceremonial importance of the gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding participants. In Western cultures, brides often choose a white weddingdress, which was made popular by Queen Victoria in the 19th century. In eastern cultures, brides often choose red to symbolize auspiciousness.
I have seen brides not only chose white as their wedding dress but also off-white, yellow,black and pink. Many brides do not follow the traditional white, but if you stick with traditional here is the latest Mori Lee By Madeline Gardner Fall 2013 Bridal Collection, Casablanca 2094, and many more collections! We hope you enjoy these gorgeous gowns!
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Which show is your obsession?
I am completely obsessed with every wedding show, on TLC and WE TV. I have to admit that the last season of Bridezilla is sad for me! Tell me what is your show!
Say Yes to the Dress (TLC)
This reality show where brides search upscale boutiques for the perfect dress became so popular that TLC actually made two spin-offs. The network now airs Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, a Southern twist on the original, and Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids, a show just about bridal party gowns. All three help brides get some great ideas about the perfect dress for their special day. Not only are they able to see tons of styles, but they learn about what different fashion terms mean and what fits go with what body types. The owners and consultants at the shops have tons of wedding style advice for the brides on the show and often give tips to the audience. It’s also a fun way to get excited about dress shopping!
My Fair Wedding (WE tv)
David Tutera, party planner to the stars, has become a wedding fairy godfather to hundreds of brides. As the host of “My Fair Wedding,” Tutera saves disorganized brides from wedding catastrophe just weeks before their big day. By watching the show, lost brides can find guidance and direction to achieve the theme they really want. Many of the women on the show have fantastic ideas but have no clue how to get see them through. David Tutera is always there to get rid of the tacky rhinestones and bring on the Swarovski crystals.
Bridezillas (WE tv)
This show has gotten a lot of hype for revealing how nasty wedding planning can get. “Bridezillas” makes the list to serve as a cautionary tale for brides on the brink of losing it. WE tv even occasionally throws in a “Groomzilla” episode to expose the lesser-known men who go a bit crazy during the engagement. No matter who turns into a monster, the show usually ends with a family member’s feelings getting hurt and someone in the bridal party dropping out. Hopefully brides and grooms watching the show will remember that the point is to have a happy celebration with loved ones only shedding tears of joy.
Four Weddings (TLC)
TLC has come out with the mother of all competition shows with this one. “Four Weddings” brings four totally different brides together to compete for the best wedding and a fantastic, all-inclusive honeymoon of their dreams. Each bride attends the other three weddings and judges them on aspects of the ceremony and reception. It’s a great way to see what works and what doesn’t through the eyes of an unbiased guest.
I Found the Gown (TLC)
This one is a bit similar to “Say Yes to the Dress,” but is more helpful for brides on a budget. The shows revolves around a bridal outlet that sells designer gowns at greatly reduced prices. Owners of the outlet seek out bargains across the country and bring their treasures back for fashionistas in need. By watching this show, brides can learn how to find the perfect dress without breaking the bank.
What Is Your Table Decor?
When it comes to decoration on your/ guest table are you a simple girl or an over the top Bling girl! Look at all of these gorgeous options! We at Dazzle can make this happen!
Cakes, Cakes and More Cakes
Wedding Cakes were just apart of the reception, but now people center their wedding around the cake.
Look at these beautiful cakes, it makes you not even want to cut into the cake! Tell us your thoughts!
2013 Summer Carolina Bridal Showcase
Come find us at the Columbia Bridal Show
July 21,2013
2013 Summer Carolina Bridal Showcase1 pm – 5 pm
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Columbia, SC
Admission $8
Look for us at the Carolina Bridal Showcase!!!
The Truth About Pinterest and Wedding Planners
Check out the Lexington Anchor Article written about US! Visit lexingtonanchor.com
As a professional in the event planning industry, you would think that it has to be annoying to have clients show up with their Pinterest inspired “design boards” to a wedding planning work session. “Not so” says Andrea R Johnson, Owner/Lead Consultant of Dazzle (Events) By Andrea, LLC. Andrea recognizes that Pinterest is one of, if not the top website that most brides, social, and corporate clientele view to get inspiration. “It simply makes it easier because the client knows exactly what they want”, Johnson said.
Dazzle (Events) By Andrea, LLC has been in the business in the Midlands since 2010. Her inspiration for opening her own business grew years ago while assisting her mom in her Event Planning years ago. The passion to “Make all things Beautiful’ and the desire to create Chic, Unique, and Amazing Events most likely formed during this time.
Johnson researches the latest trends, travels extensively and participates in various Wedding and Event Industry Associations to stay ahead of the curve. She always brings something different to the table and gives each client and event 110 percent.
The economy is not putting a damper on the price tags of wedding and special occasions. Johnson has seen her clients go all out for their special day. Planning a wedding or any occasion can be stressful, but hiring a professional allows one to relax and savor the moment.
So we have to ask, do you have an inspiration/design board for your special day on Pinterest?
Happy Pinning!
For more information about Dazzle, please visit http://dazzlebyandrea.com
Are you turning into a BRIDEZILLA??
If you or someone you know is getting married and gets angry at the little things….. Well I am not a doctor but they may be a BRIDEZILLA! Here are some signs that will let you know if its regular mood swings or signs of Bridezilla.
10: You’re Spending Your Parents into the Poorhouse
It’s perfectly natural to want the best of everything for your wedding. However, if your parents are on a fixed income and you’re not floating the bill, don’t hold too steadfastly to a vision of crystal candelabras and $100 per-person plated dinners. This can put you well on your way to becoming a bridezilla.
You can have a great wedding without forcing your parents to take out a second mortgage. Just scale it back a little. So you’ll have heavy hors d’oeuvres instead of a five-course meal. The guests can mingle in the buffet line.
9: You’re Angry
Before you started planning your wedding, you got along with everyone. But your friends and family all seem to have spontaneously transformed into insensitive jerks since you got engaged. We’ve got a bit of bad news: It’s you, not them.
If conversations with your mother have turned into shouting matches, and you’re throwing around colorful four-letter words when you address your wedding planner, you’re totally on your way to becoming a bridezilla. You have a vision for your wedding, but people are going to have different opinions and ideas. You don’t have to incorporate all of them into your ceremony or reception, but you should at least hear everyone out.
8: The Pictures Must Be Perfect
Most brides hire a professional photographer to capture every moment of their wedding day. You’ll still be pulling out those pictures when you’re old and gray, so it’s understandable that you’ll want members of the wedding party to look their best.
But we draw the line at firing a bridesmaid because she revealed she’s pregnant and you don’t want her to look “fat” in your photos. Also unacceptable? Sending a waxing salon gift card to your future sister-in-law a few days before the ceremony with a note that reads “upper lip.” Tone it down, and try to see others’ flaws as reasons you’ll look all the more radiant on your special day.
7: Your Bridesmaids Defriend You
You used to be the best of friends, now your bridesmaids are avoiding your calls. Maybe it’s because you’ve demanded twice-weekly meetings and have been sending them daily text updates, even though your wedding is still six months out. If you need that much attention, get a wedding planner — or a therapist. Your friends are happy for you, but they have lives that revolve around more than your big day.
6: You Don’t Have Time for Anyone (or Anything) Else
Have you missed an inordinate amount of work since getting engaged? Are you too busy to console your best friend after an especially nasty breakup? If you’re expecting your sister to postpone her planned C-section until after you get hitched, or you’re thinking about telling your boss that you can’t work Wednesdays and Fridays for the next six months because you have so much wedding planning to do, you’re being a bridezilla.
It’s time to face reality. Your wedding is important, sure, but so are your other relationships and responsibilities. Don’t neglect everything else in your life or expect other people to drop everything they’re doing just because you’re going to say “I do.” Head on back to work, and go visit your grieving girlfriend. You can deal with your pending nuptials later.
5: You Have a Vision, and You’re Sticking to It
All brides have specific ideas about their perfect wedding day. And, sure, you’re entitled to call the shots — but for practicality’s sake, you going to have to relinquish that vision a bit.
For example, say you’re planning a rooftop ceremony at a 50-story skyscraper. You find out that the elevator’s going to be down for service that day, and your father-in-law has a heart condition. You simply have to move the ceremony to a more accessible location. Forcing the elderly or infirm to scale multiple stories or do any other strenuous activity is more than being a bridezilla, it’s practically criminal. Do you really want to go down as the bride who killed her wedding guests?
4: Nobody Is Taking Your Calls
It’s a bad sign if no one is taking your calls — even if you’re paying them. Say your wedding planner quit, the cake designer won’t return your e-mails, and your caterer just sent you a refund check and a note asking not to be contacted again. Sure, maybe you’re right — they’re all incompetent — or perhaps you’re being a bit unreasonable. Still can’t figure it out? Think about that last message you left the poor florist. If you’re expecting good service from your vendors, you need to treat them like the industry experts they are.
3: You’re Issuing Clothing Color Edicts
You’re a bride, not a queen. You can’t exactly issue a decree proclaiming that no female attending the ceremony wear white just because you don’t want any unfavorable comparisons. Yes, it was once — and still is, according to some etiquette experts — a faux pas for female guests to wear white to a wedding. But there’s not much you can do about your brother’s new socially dim-witted girlfriend. What are you going to do, kick her out? On second thought, let’s not even go there.
2: Your Registry Totals More Than Most College Educations
Have you already started thinking about where you’re going to store your new crystal? Who do you think is going to shell out for the silver — or the china? What about the high-end digital camera or the top-of-the-line luggage? Unless your last name is Gates, and your daddy’s first name is Bill, the only thing a registry filled with $100-plus items is going to get you is a bunch of congratulatory cards. Sure, your families will probably splurge on something nice, and close friends might want to drop a few Benjamins for the occasion, but the rest of your guests aren’t looking to spoil you with high-tech gadgets and fine cutlery. If they do, great, but be sure to pepper your registry with a few less expensive items, like coffee makers, toasters and griddles, for the rest of us, OK?
1: Your Guest List Has 10 People on It
After all the money you spent on your wedding dress, surely you want people there to see you walk down the aisle. Yes, it’s your day, but you have to keep in mind everyone else who has some personal stake in watching you and your fiancé exchange vows. Not every guest has to be hand-selected by you to fit your criteria of the perfect guest. Why not include your fiancé’s rowdy fraternity brothers, your mother’s Bunko group and your cousin’s live-in boyfriend? No, they don’t all have to make the final cut, but you should at least consider inviting them. A party’s not much of a party with only 10 people. Take a break, and let someone else help you compile your guest list. After all, if you relinquish a bit of control now, you’ll still have friends to invite to your eventual baby shower.
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