When your bridesmaids are all over the country, or even the world, getting them to coordinate their dresses can be a nightmare. You may be tempted to just tell them “just wear something pink!” but be prepared for disastrous results. Always remember that the number #1 thing ladies want in a bridesmaid dress is that it is…
Mike Allebach, a punk-rocker photographer out of Pennsylvania, shares on his blog, 10 ways to tell if your wedding photographer is faking it (read original post here) You’re searching for a wedding photographer, scrolling through countless websites, when you spot a portfolio that takes your breath away. “OMG, these photos are amazing,” you’re thinking. The…
Nicole Medcalf is a name you may have heard in the wedding industry in NW Washington. She has a fresh, simple style that captures the brightness of the mood and always lets the subject speak for itself. Her photos are not about being artsy, edgy, or interpretive – her photography is honest, robust, natural, and…
If you are changing into a reception dress, remember that this is the dress you will be spending the most time and action in, so perhaps choosing this dress is even more important than your ceremony dress! I personally believe that the reception dress is where you can show your real personality, and your money…
Every woman wants a one-of-a-kind dress for their wedding day, but often believe a custom dress is out of their budget. Also, if you want to keep your wedding locally sourced, it can be difficult to find somewhere to get a dress made. If you need a little help finding that perfect local gown, fret…
I’ve been getting brides lately that are claiming they can get cheaper linens from some person they found on Craigslist renting items from out of their home. On many occasions, these same bride have called me last minute for emergency linens because this business or individual either rented out their reserved linens to someone else, disappeared,…
A wonderfully helpful article from Wedding Nouveau written by Fri F. Setting: Costa Mesa, CA Heroine/ Hero: Nigerian Bride – Chioma and her Turkish Beau – Akram Photography: Edw Lee Photography Here’s a question: What should multi-ethnic couples look for in a wedding photographer? On the surface, one would think nothing different from every other couple. It’s about photographic style.…
Sure, I could reserve these for blog filler and post one at a time, but let’s not waste anyone’s time and commence with the overflow of information in a snazzy graphic form that our new millennium digitized brains can process.
If you are looking for a handmade dress but don’t want to send off for a mystery one from China-OR pay a fortune- Etsy is the place to look. If you want to support Northwest artisans, Etsy has a convenient location filter to help you narrow your search. They may even be close enough to…
2013 Bridal Collection. Siren. Deco embroidered tulle illusion trumpet gown. Mutiny. 1930s inspired glamour gown with cutout back. North Star. Empire chiffon gown with lace insets. Ondine. Wrapped tulle gown. Seamist or ivory. Ophelia. Scalloped lace sweetheart gown. Keepsake. Chantilly lace scoopneck gown with godets and cap sleeves. Circe. Silk georgette gathered gown with beaded sleeve detail. Treasure. Tucked tulle and organza gown…
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