Category Archives: Bridal Gowns and Formal Wear

2012 Coconut Grove Bridal Expo

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Liz

If you haven’t already made plans to attend the 2012 Bridal Expo at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz, there is still time to get it onto your calendar. This year the Expo is on Sunday, January 29 from 10 … Continue reading →

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The Not-So-Traditional White Wedding Dress

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Liz

Although it is “common knowledge” that wedding gowns have been traditionally white, that tradition is more recent than most of us realize. Until the Victorian era the wedding gowns of European nobility and the very wealthy were a way to … Continue reading →

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Selecting Your Veil or Headpiece

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Liz

The first rule for selecting a veil or other headdress is very simple: Select your wedding dress first! Continue reading →

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Selecting Bridesmaid’s Dresses

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Liz

We all know that a group of bridesmaids wearing matching dresses that compliment the bride’s colors can look very elegant.  But if you are aiming for a less formal approach, there are several options to look at. If you would … Continue reading →

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The Short Wedding Dress…Is It Right For You?

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Liz

One of the newer trends in wedding dresses is the short dress.  So what does that mean? Short can be anything from a 1950’s style bell-skirted dress that falls at mid-calf to a mini sheath dress. If you are looking … Continue reading →

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Selecting “The Dress”

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Liz

Be critical and selective. Know what you like and what you don’t like before you start shopping. Continue reading →

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Bridal Fair Season Up And Running

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Liz

The fashion show reinforced the fact that there is a perfect wedding gown for every bride’s shape, size and skin tone. Continue reading →

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Selecting a Flower Girl

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Liz

If you are planning on having a flower girl at your wedding there are several things that you should keep in mind as you plan your selection. Continue reading →

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Wearing Black to a Wedding

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Liz

Although the traditional ban on wearing a black dress to a wedding is no longer in vogue there are still some guidelines to consider. Continue reading →

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A simple, cheap and effective way to share your wedding colors.

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Liz

One thing family members, especially the women, might fret about is how to make sure that, …they don’t clash with the brides color palette. Continue reading →

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