26 Comments Aug. 25, 2010

The dreaded dress lust (also called, Dress Envy, Dress Regret, etc…)

You know that feeling when you already have your THEE DRESS but then you see another amazing design and think, hmm? Maybe that wasn't THEE DRESS because it's quite possible that this one is THEE DRESS. Yeah, it happens. Check out how one Offbeat Bride dealt with her dress lust…

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105 Comments Jun. 16, 2010

Hello, I'm the bride. My name is Doormat.

I have only been working in a bridal salon for near a month now and already I have seen some appalling behaviours that seriously need to stop. I have seen far too many people come in and out of my store who have let themselves be walked all over by family members and loved ones. It isn't right.

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76 Comments Mar. 18, 2010

The other side of the veil: one bridal shop employee shares her perspective

For four summers during my college years, I worked at a bridal and formal dress salon — it was one of my favorite jobs.

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66 Comments Dec. 28, 2009

Seamstress secrets! Wedding dress alteration & bridal fitting advice

Unless you are one of those lucky ladies who never, ever has trouble finding items that fit you perfectly straight off the rack, there's a good chance your bridal attire will require alterations. If you are having something custom-made, you will probably need to have at least two fittings. Here's how…

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31 Comments Oct. 5, 2009

Cool stuff does not cease to exist just because it doesn't make it into my wedding

You can't have five dresses. You can't use five different photographers. You can't get married in five different locations. (Okay, some of you may be able to. I can't. Budget, budget, budget.)

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83 Comments Aug. 19, 2009

A Fat Bride Survival Guide

We featured Natalie and Nick's plus-size bride gorgeous wedding a while back, and Natalie has now shared with us this blog that she has titled, A Fat Bride Survival Guide.