After Six, Dessy & Alfred Sung Bridesmaid Dresses

Monday, June 15, 2009

Wedding Gown Preservation Kit How To Process Video

The Wedding Gown Preservation Company's Video on How to use our the services. You can get a Wedding Gown Preservation Kit online at Victoria's Bridal Couture at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_i5920632.html?catId=247980 for only $149.

Here is the "How To" video on YouTube:

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

HUGE Summer Sample Sale at Victoria's Bridal Couture

Victoria's Bridal Couture is haveing a HUGE Summer Sample Sale on all Sample Bridesmaid Dresses. Prices starting as low as $5.70, and most gowns around $14.70-$17.70. These dresses are great for weddings, prom, quinceanera, evening, formal nights and party time.

Get this beautiful After Six 6157 online for only $17.70

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-522-1678
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com

Friday, February 6, 2009

Go Red for Women with Victoria's Bridal Couture and the American Heart Association

GO RED FOR WOMEN

Victoria's Bridal Couture is going Red for Women and the fight against heart disease for the month of February. Proceeds from the Allure Couture 8376 will go toward beating the #1 killer of women. Click here to make a difference and support the American Heart Association.

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-522-1678

Saturday, October 18, 2008

2 weeks left to get an Anjolique Wedding Dress from Victoria's Bridal Couture

This is the last chance to get a fantastic deal on Anjolique Wedding Gowns at Victoria's Bridal Couture. This special availability to order your authentic Anjolique Wedding Dresses over the internet will expire on October 31 of 2008. We can only take orders up to that date and any gown ordered before that date will be delivered to you. Absolutly no orders will be taken after October 31, 2008 ever again, so don't delay and miss out.

We are authorized retailers of the following designers: Eve of Milady, Judd Waddell, Marisa, Matthew Christopher, Anjolique (Until October 31 of 2008), Alfred Sung, Demetrios, Allure, Dessy, After Six, Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Bill Levkoff, Saison Blanche, Rosebud, Fenaroli, Malis Henderson, Debut Bridal, Raylia and Mia Solano.

Let our expert staff help make your wedding unforgettable! We also do all of our own alteration in-house. We do not outsource or use contactors, so you know you wedding dress is safe with us. We will also do alterations on your wedding gown or bridesmaid dresses not purchased with us.

We sell and ship anywhere in the world.*

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954.522.1678
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
www.victoriasbridalcouture.com

*See our website for details

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Victoria's Bridal Couture Discontinues Anjolique Wedding Gowns

Victoria's Bridal Couture Discontinues Anjolique Wedding Gowns

This is the last chance to get a fantastic deal on Anjolique Wedding Gowns at Victoria's Bridal Couture. This special availability to order your authentic Anjolique Wedding Dresses over the internet will expire on October 31 of 2008. We can only take orders up to that date and any gown ordered before that date will be delivered to you. Absolutly no orders will be taken after October 31, 2008 ever again, so don't delay and miss out. Email us today for a price quote on one of these lovely wedding dresses. Take our price quote and fill in the amount when ordering. Its that easy...

We have the top designers: Alfred Sung, Demetrios, Allure, Anjolique (For a limited time ending 11/31/2008), Eve of Milady, Jim Hjelm, Mia Solano, Raylia, Judd Waddell, Matthew Christopher, Couture Bridal by Elma Reis, Bill Levkoff, Dessy, Sandals, After Six, Laundry, Henry Roth, Debut Bridal, Saison Blanche, Fenaroli and Lazaro.Thank you,Victoria

FREE Dessy ECO Tote

Victoria's Bridal Couture and Dessy bring you a FREE Eco Tote when you purchase any Dessy, After Six or Alfred Sung bridesmaid dress or a Dessy Sandals Destination wedding gown online.Price: FREE and will be shipped with your order while supplies last.

Wedding Gown Preservation Kit - Only $120

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you Wedding Gown Preservation - Traditional. Prepaid bridal gown cleaning and preservation. White gloss finish preservation chest. Convenient Carrying Handle. Redesigned (NEW) deluxe shipping container. $500 Declared Value. 20-year Certificate of Guarantee. Anti-Sugar treatment. Gown will be steam pressed. Prepaid shipping both ways. Add 3 additional accessories at no extra charge. (clean your choice gloves, bag, detachable train, garter, veil, headpiece and many other wedding accessories.) 1. Order your gown preservation kit from VictoriasBridalCouture.com for only $120. 2. Your gown preservation kit includes: cleaning order/instruction form, stickers to mark stains, plastic bag to wrap your gown, twist tie to close plastic bag, box to ship your gown to Wedding Gown Preservation Company, tape to seal box and pre-paid UPS and FedEx shipping labels to Wedding Gown Preservation Company. 3. Look beautiful wearing your wedding gown on your wedding day! 4. After your wedding or when you return from your honeymoon, carefully look over your wedding gown. Use the stain stickers to mark any spots, dirt or stains you see. You don't have to mark the hem as dirty - everyone's hem gets dirty and the folks at Wedding Gown Preservation Company know to always pay special attention to the hem. 5. Fill out the Wedding Gown Preservation Company's order/instruction form and the return shipping label. If you want to have your veil and garter cleaned, there is a place to add those items. 6. Place your gown and any other items (veil and/or garter) into the plastic bag. Close the bag with the twist-tie provided. 7. Place plastic bag into box. Seal box with tape provided or use your own tape. 8. Decide if shipping UPS or FedEx is more convenient for you. Tear off the small tracking receipt tag from the shipping label and keep it for your records. Then place the appropriate shipping label on the box. 9. Take box to any Mail Boxes Etc. (or any package shipping store), take directly to any UPS or FedEx terminal, give box to any UPS or FedEx driver, take the box to your work (if your employer has UPS or FedEx service) at no charge to your employer or you, take to any grocery store that accepts UPS or FedEx packages, or call 1-800-PICKUPS, or 1-800-GoFedEx and UPS or FedEx will go to your home (a service charge may apply when calling UPS). 10. You're Done! .

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Friday, July 11, 2008

A Brief Guide About Bridesmaids presented by The Dessy Group and Victoria's Bridal Couture

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For centuries, bridesmaids have been essential to the wedding, sharing this exhilarating and rewarding experience with the bride from the courtship to the reception. The maids are the ones she can count on to perform those timeless duties, from warding off evil spirits to keeping the groom on his toes!
The Dessy Group will keep you up to speed on modern bridesmaid trends. As your celebration approaches, we are your source for great bridesmaid dresses, destination wedding gowns and flower girl dresses, even online shopping for bridesmaid gifts and groomsmen's accessories.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Summer Sample Sale at Victoria's Bridal Couture from May 31st - June 15

Victoria's Bridal Couture is having an in-store Summer Sample Sale, and we do not want you to miss out. Many discontinued, soon to be discontinued, and floor sample wedding gowns are being reduced up to 75%.

This sale will last from May 31, 2008 to June 15, 2008, so do not delay. Because once they are gone, they are gone.

We have the top designers: Alfred Sung, Demetrios, Allure, Anjolique, Eve of Milady, Jim Hjelm, Mia Solano, Raylia, Judd Waddell, Matthew Christopher, Couture Bridal by Elma Reis, Bill Levkoff, Dessy, After Six, Laundry, Siri, Henry Roth, Debut Bridal, Saison Blanche, Fenaroli and Lazaro.

Don't forget to ask about our discontinued sample long line bra's. We have many at blowout prices.

Thank you,
Victoria
Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
phone: 954-522-1678

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Summer Sample Sale at Victoria's Bridal Couture from May 31st - June 15

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Blowout Prices on Carnival Brassieres 203 Low Plunge Long Line Wedding Bra

Carnival Brassieres 203 Low Plunge Long Line Wedding Bra

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you Style #203 which is a Long Line Strapless White bra from Carnival. Great as a bridal bra bustier, to use under your wedding gown or under most special occasion dresses. A dream come true of longline strapless bras and a great piece of lingerie. See all of our new and discontinued sample bra's online at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c257643.html where we have the lowest prices anywhere.

Manufacturer: Carnival

Warranty: Victoria's Bridal Couture takes special care and checks the quality from Carnival for proper sizing, color and special request to the order. Please contact us with any questions so we can assist in resolution and/or give futher advise. All sales are final and no refunds will be given.

MSRP: $69.95
Price: $23.00

Monday, May 5, 2008

Discontinued Sample Wedding Dresses on Ebay

Victoria's Bridal Couture is selling Discontinued Sample Wedding Dresses at blowout prices on Ebay. If you are not a big fan of Ebay and would like to "buy it now", you can at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c248706.html

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
954-522-1678

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Saturday, April 12, 2008

After Six Matte Satin by the yard from Victoria's Bridal Couture

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this Matte Satin, 100% Polyester matte satin. Comes in a large range of jewel tone colors including deep tones, pastels, black and white. 58" wide. Used in Dessy and After Six dresses.

Colors: flame, claret, burgandy, ginger, quartz, tangerine, banana, buttercup, mint, celadon, clover, meadow, kiwi, moss, teal, hunter, sapphire, midnight, sailor, amethyst, cornflower, windsor blue, cloudy, periwinkle, artic, celestial blue, passion, tahiti, lavender, concord, aubergine, bordeaux, ruby, merlot, smashing, sugar plum, pretty in pink, lilac, innocense, tulip, sorbet, cotton candy, fuchsia, american beauty, cherry, posie, carnation, rose, blush, ivory, white, frost, platinum, mocha, black, espresso, taupe, palomino.

Manufacturer: After Six

Warranty: Please note that dye lots vary and that fabric is not guaranteed to match a particular dress. For best results, please order fabric at the same time of any bridesmaid or flower girl dress orders. All sales are final and no refunds will be given.
MSRP: $70.00
Price: $59.00

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Must-Haves For Bridal Party Attire from Victoria's Bridal Couture

Must-Haves For Bridal Party Attire
Choosing Clothes For Bridesmaids, Groomsmen
Ugly bridesmaid dresses might be a cliché -- but it doesn't have to be that way. Here are some must-haves for beautiful bridesmaid gowns and tasteful groomsmen's tuxes.

Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
What you pick out for your bridesmaids and groomsmen to wear at a wedding should not be an afterthought -- it should be at the forefront of your to-do list. Sometimes picking out an outfit that won't be destined for the back of the closet can be easier said than done. Jennifer Tippit of Victoria's Bridal Couture and Southern Formals are here with advice.

Hair and Make Up was provided by Brittany Lammon of B Fabulous Multi-Media Make Up Artist & Professional Hair Stylist.

Special thanks to NBC6 and South Florida Today for doing a fantastic job on the segment.

This video can be found on MySpace and/or YouTube and/or NBC6.

Monday, March 17, 2008

All Points Tuxedo now affiliated with Victoria's Bridal Couture

Victoria's Bridal Couture is proud to announce All Points Tuxedo a division of Southern Formals as its new affiliate for Men's Tuxedos.

All Points Tuxedo brings you the Standard Tuxedo Package that is made with 100% polyester for the tuxedo jacket and comes with pleated, 100% polyester, adjustable waist tuxedo trousers. This suit package also comes with a white, pleated tuxedo shirt, cummerbund, bowtie, studs and cufflink set. The tuxedo jacket and trousers are machine washable.

Manufacturer: All Points Tuxedo

MSRP: $300.00
Price: $129.00

Serving Fort Lauderdale Since 1964!

All Points Tuxedo is a division of Southern Formals located at 1311 East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale Florida and has been in business for over 40 years. We at Southern Fomals strive to provide you with the latest styles, highest level of customer service and keep a wide array of sizes in stock. Our location in Fort Lauderdale also accepts garments for alterations and dry cleaning.

Saturday, March 8, 2008

LIVE Wedding Dress Bridal Webcam @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

Victoria's Bridal Couture now has a new Wedding Dress Bridal Webcam for the Brides and their family.

Invite your family and friend to shop with you! Tell them to tune in here during your appointment to watch you while you shop for the wedding dress of your dreams...

This webcam service is FREE and easy to access. Just go to our website at Victoria's Bridal Couture (http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com) then click on the "WEBCAM" menu item in the lower left hand part of the page. You could also go directly to the CAM here at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/cam.html . You will need to click the "Refresh" button to update the webcam camera image every few seconds.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Wedding Bra for Wedding Dresses offered by Victoria's Bridal Couture

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you Style #780W which is a Seamless Front Long Line Strapless White bra from Flattering Me and Merry Modes. Flattering me, the world’s best long line strapless bra, offers real support, natural cleavage and comfort. Great as a bridal bra bustier, to use under your wedding gown or under most special occasion dresses. A dream come true of longline strapless bras and a great piece of lingerie.

Manufacturer: Flattering me

Warranty: Victoria's Bridal Couture takes special care and checks the quality from Merry Modes Flattering Me for proper sizing, color and special request to the order.

MSRP: $89.95
Price: $89.00

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Say I Do to a Destination Wedding - from the Knot & Victoria's Bridal Couture

Considering going overseas for your nuptials? These days getting married in a faraway land doesn't have to be just a fantasy. In this special edition of Knot News, we list our top tips for planning the wedding of your dreams far from home.

Dessy Destination Wedding Dress 1013 Sandals

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this Full-length strapless Matte Satin dress with sweep train. Top-stitched princess-line godet skirt from the Sandals Collection by Dessy. Colors choices are White or Ivory. (Sizes available 0-28, and 0-28 Extra Length. Optional spaghetti straps included.) Destination Bridal Style 1013

Manufacturer: Dessy
Price: $319.00

Warranty: Victoria's Bridal Couture takes special care and checks all wedding dresses from Dessy for proper sizing, color and special request to the order. Please contact us with any questions so we can assist in resolution and/or give futher advise. All sales are final and no refunds will be given. Please also note that wedding dresses ordered in your size does not mean that alterations may not still need to be done. You are responsible for your own alterations.

Tip 1: Start Early

Unless you're going the quickie Vegas route, you'll need to start researching and planning as soon as possible. Like many venues, the earlier you book your wedding far from home can save you cash on site fees and accommodations. Also, you'll want to reserve the date before another travel-minded couple beats you to it! And remember those pesky legal requirements? Often the bureaucratic red tape surrounding foreign weddings doesn't get resolved as quickly as it does in the U.S. And residency requirements can call for one or both of you to get there as far in advance as one month (we know -- twist your arm).

Tip 2: Couples Only?

Don't think that these exotic spots assume an elopement or quiet couples-only exchange of vows. Many of them allow -- and encourage -- you to bring plenty of guests in tow! As amazing as it may be to exchange vows a deux on a secluded beach in Hawaii, it can be just as cool to tote along the fam for a Vegas vacation, a Disney fairy-tale fantasy, or an old-school Italian wedding in Tuscany. The possibilities are as endless as your imagination.

Tip 3: Choose Like the Honeymooners

More than likely your wedding destination will be your honeymoon spot. Two weeks lazing on the beach at a seaside resort not your thing? Plan to wed in a locale where there's more to do. Head to Hawaii where there's hardly a shortage of great activity options -- just figure out what you want to do.

Tip 4: Get the Package

Think these destination celebrations will break the bank? Think again. A wedding away can be one of the most economical ways to seal the deal. To save the most money for you and your guests, opt for an all-inclusive package at a resort. The Caribbean offers a host of different options, and you can select an all-inclusive resort based on what meets your needs: couples-only, adults-only, or kid-friendly. Want to save even more? Stay put after the wedding and honeymoon in your tropical paradise. Or wed during low season, May through November for Caribbean and Mexico destinations.

Tip 5: Make it Legal

There's nothing more horrifying than arriving at your destination only to realize you can't actually wed. Reason? You're missing important documents, or you haven't met certain residency requirements. Be smart. Call the consulate or tourism bureau of the country you're headed to several months in advance. Be sure to ask about the following: residency requirements, required documentation, medical tests, processing time for paperwork, proof of divorce, witness requirements, and the rules for a religious ceremony versus a civil ceremony. Do documents have to be translated? Notarized? Who can do this legally? How long will it take to process your paperwork?

Tip 6: Make it Fun

As much as your nearest and dearest want to share your special day with you, schlepping halfway across the world can be a pain. Make it worth everyone's while (and money) -- see to it that there are fun activities planned. Lots of guests will want to schedule a vacation around your big day, so try to choose a location that has exciting things to do or beautiful scenery. For example, cruise ships are tailor-made for vacationers. Not hitting the high seas? Talk with a travel agent to find the right fit for you and your guests -- and find out about group flight discounts.

With the right amount of planning and an up-for-anything attitude, you and your sweetie can skip town and say I do for less money and few hassles -- in a paradise of your choice. And if that's not the perfect beginning to happily ever after, we don't know what is.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Allure Bridals 8534 @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

Allure Bridals 8534

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this Diamond White/Gold, Champagne/ivory/Gold wedding gown from Allure Bridals.

Manufacturer: Allure

Warranty: Victoria's Bridal Couture takes special care and checks all wedding dresses from Allure for proper sizing, color and special request to the order. If you are unhappy with your purchase or have any issues, please contact us so we can assist in resolution and/or give futher advise. All sales are final and no refunds will be given. Please also note that wedding dresses ordered in your size does not mean that alterations may not still need to be done. You are responsible for your own alterations.

MSRP: $1,137.00
Price: $749.00

Monday, February 11, 2008

Bridal Gown Preservation

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you Wedding Gown Preservation - Traditional

Prepaid bridal gown cleaning and preservation
White gloss finish preservation chest
Convenient Carrying Handle
Redesigned (NEW) deluxe shipping container
$500 Declared Value
20-year Certificate of Guarantee
Anti-Sugar treatment
Gown will be steam pressed
Prepaid shipping both ways
Add 3 additional accessories at no extra charge. (clean your choice gloves, bag, detachable train, garter, veil, headpiece and many other wedding accessories.)

Bridal gown preservation kits are usually shipped within 5 - 10 business days depending on your location. Our kits are shipped from New York. Your wedding dress will be handled with personal care, preserved, and shipped back to you within 2 - 10 weeks from the day it is received by The Wedding Gown Preservation Company.

See the video here.

1. Order your gown preservation kit from VictoriasBridalCouture.com for only $120.

2. Your gown preservation kit includes: cleaning order/instruction form, stickers to mark stains, plastic bag to wrap your gown, twist tie to close plastic bag, box to ship your gown to Wedding Gown Preservation Company, tape to seal box and pre-paid UPS and FedEx shipping labels to Wedding Gown Preservation Company.

3. Look beautiful wearing your wedding gown on your wedding day!

4. After your wedding or when you return from your honeymoon, carefully look over your wedding gown. Use the stain stickers to mark any spots, dirt or stains you see. You don't have to mark the hem as dirty - everyone's hem gets dirty and the folks at Wedding Gown Preservation Company know to always pay special attention to the hem.

5. Fill out the Wedding Gown Preservation Company's order/instruction form and the return shipping label. If you want to have your veil and garter cleaned, there is a place to add those items.

6. Place your gown and any other items (veil and/or garter) into the plastic bag. Close the bag with the twist-tie provided.

7. Place plastic bag into box. Seal box with tape provided or use your own tape.

8. Decide if shipping UPS or FedEx is more convenient for you. Tear off the small tracking receipt tag from the shipping label and keep it for your records. Then place the appropriate shipping label on the box.

9. Take box to any Mail Boxes Etc. (or any package shipping store), take directly to any UPS or FedEx terminal, give box to any UPS or FedEx driver, take the box to your work (if your employer has UPS or FedEx service) at no charge to your employer or you, take to any grocery store that accepts UPS or FedEx packages, or call 1-800-PICKUPS, or 1-800-GoFedEx and UPS or FedEx will go to your home (a service charge may apply when calling UPS).

10. You're Done!

Manufacturer: Wedding Gown Preservation Co.

Warranty: The Wedding Gown Preservation Co. offers a 100% guarantee against caramelized sugar stains or yellowing of the gown. If at any time the gown is found to have yellowed or has caramelized stains, the Wedding Gown Preservation Co. will reprocess the gown at no extra charge to the customer. If re-processing is unsuccessful, the Wedding Gown Preservation Co. will refund the preservation cost.

MSRP: $154.99
Price: $120.00

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Sample Wedding Dresses Online @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

After Six A6120
Price: $39.00

After Six A6164
Price: $39.00

Alfred Sung 5097
Price: $899.00

Alfred Sung 5109
Price: $1,699.00

Alfred Sung 5111
Price: $1,399.00

Alfred Sung 5146
Price: $1,499.00

Alfred Sung 5164
Price: $1,699.00

Alfred Sung 5180
Price: $1,499.00

Alfred Sung 5192
Price: $1,799.00

Alfred Sung 5219
Price: $1,899.00

Alfred Sung 6598
Price: $999.00

Alfred Sung 6599
Price: $999.00

Alfred Sung 6609
Price: $750.00

Alfred Sung 7000
Price: $299.00

Alfred Sung 7007
Price: $199.00

Alfred Sung 7044
Price: $599.00

Alfred Sung 7054
Price: $899.00

Allure 8304
Price: $899.00

Allure 8414
Price: $899.00

Anjolique 465
Price: $499.00

Anjolique 503
Price: $399.00

Anjolique 553
Price: $499.00

Anjolique 562
Price: $499.00

Anjolique 563
Price: $499.00

Anjolique 604
Price: $399.00

Anjolique 804
Price: $699.00

Anjolique 815
Price: $799.00

Bill Levkoff 242
Price: $49.00

Bill Levkoff 855
Price: $69.00

Couture Bridal 1606
Price: $499.00

Couture Bridal 1609
Price: $399.00

Couture Bridal 1701
Price: $1,899.00

Debut Bridal 100
Price: $1,499.00

Debut Bridal 127
Price: $299.00

Demetrios 752
Price: $399.00

Demetrios 788
Price: $799.00

Demetrios 800
Price: $499.00

Demetrios 808
Price: $599.00

Demetrios 812
Price: $499.00

Demetrios 848
Price: $699.00

Demetrios 882
Price: $799.00

Demetrios 930
Price: $1,399.00

Demetrios 1048
Price: $499.00

Demetrios 2634
Price: $299.00

Demetrios 2656
Price: $299.00

Demetrios 2696
Price: $899.00

Demetrios 2698
Price: $699.00

Demetrios 2699
Price: $999.00

Demetrios 2705
Price: $1,299.00

Demetrios 2712
Price: $599.00

Demetrios 2745
Price: $799.00

Demetrios 2761
Price: $1,199.00

Demetrios 4092
Price: $99.00

Demetrios 4153
Price: $499.00

Demetrios 9548
Price: $299.00

Demetrios 9562
Price: $399.00

Demetrios 9602
Price: $999.00

Demetrios 9661
Price: $999.00

Demetrios DB-101
Price: $999.00

Demetrios DB-113
Price: $999.00

Eve of Milady E12
Price: $3,999.00

Eve of Milady E13
Price: $3,899.00

Eve of Milady E18
Price: $1,999.00

Eve of Milady E28
Price: $3,499.00

Eve of Milady E41
Price: $1,699.00

Eve of Milady E43
Price: $1,399.00

Eve of Milady 1390
Price: $2,999.00

Eve of Milady 1579
Price: $69.00

Eve of Milady 4145
Price: $999.00

Henry Roth 27878
Price: $699.00

Henry Roth 28082
Price: $999.00

Jim Hjelm 4059
Price: $99.00

Jim Hjelm JH5902
Price: $69.00

Jim Hjelm JH5962
Price: $69.00

Judd Waddell 1089
Price: $599.00

Judd Waddell 2024
Price: $699.00

Judd Waddell 2047
Price: $1,699.00

Judd Waddell 2051
Price: $2,299.00

Judd Waddell 2054
Price: $1,299.00

Judd Waddell 2084
Price: $2,399.00

Judd Waddell 3025
Price: $2,399.00

Laundry 3114
Price: $99.00

Luis B. Paulo - Donalella
Price: $399.00

Marisa 655
Price: $899.00

Marisa 677
Price: $999.00

Marisa 747
Price: $2,299.00

Matthew Christopher 2601 Starlet
Price: $2,299.00

Matthew Christopher 2606 Age of Innocence
Price: $1,999.00

Matthew Christopher 2602 La Fleur
Price: $2,199.00

Matthew Christopher 3606 Sheer Magnolias
Price: $2,299.00

Siri 9755S
Price: $399.00

Waters & Waters 7039
Price: $69.00

Waters & Waters 8816
Price: $69.00

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Men's Vest, Ties & Cravats from Dessy, After Six & Alfred Sung

After Six Mens Tuxedo Vest

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings the men this Duchess Satin Tuxedo Vests which are a perfect match for the bridesmaid gowns! Vests made to order in sizes SM-LG-5XF (waist 27"-66") and available with extra length for 6'2" and taller. Our store will have a sample vest soon. Colors: ambeauty, amethyst, artic, aubergine, banana, black, blush, bordeaux, burgandy, buttercup, carnation, celadon, celestial blue, cherry, claret, cloudy, clover, cornflower, cotton candy, espresso, flame, fuchsia, ginger, glamor, grape, hunter, ice, innocence, ivory, kiwi, lavender, lilac, mauve, meadow, merlot, midnight, mint, mocha, moon dust, moss, polomino, passion, periwinkle, platinum, plum swirl, posie, pretty in pink, quartz, rose, ruby, sailor, sapphire, sorbet, sugar plum, tahiti, tangerine, taupe, teal, tulip, white, winsor blue.

Please Note: Although we have made every effort to represent our colors as truly as possible, we cannot guarantee an exact match with the actual fabrics. The tone of light on the fabric, differences in computer monitors and printers, and differences in dye-lots will all cause color variations.

Manufacturer: Dessy
MSRP: $95.00
Price: $65.00

Victoria's Bridal Couture also has a selection of ties, bow ties, cravats, cufflinks, mens wedding sandals and executive engravable bridal party (groomsmen) gifts.

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Alfred Sung D404 Bridesmaid Dress

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you this Tea-length scoop neck Nu-Georgette dress with matching Ribbon sash at gathered empire waist.

(Sizes available 0-28, and 0-28 Extra Length.)

Nu-Georgette Colors: ambeauty, american beauty, amethyst, artic, aubergine, banana, black, blush, bordeaux, burgandy, buttercup, carnation, celadon, celestial blue, cherry, claret, cloudy, clover, concord, cornflower, cotton candy, espresso, flame, frost, fuchsia, ginger, glamor, grape, hunter, ice, innocence, ivory, kiwi, lavender, lilac, mauve, meadow, merlot, midnight, mint, mocha, moon dust, moss, polomino, passion, periwinkle, platinum, plum swirl, posie, pretty in pink, quartz, rose, ruby, sailor, sapphire, smashing, sorbet, sugar plum, tahiti, tangerine, taupe, teal, tulip, white, winsor blue. Sizes 0-28

Manufacturer: Alfred Sung

MSRP: $147.00
Price: $99.00

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Destination Wedding Dresses For Fairy Tale Weddings

Destination Wedding Dresses For Fairy Tale Weddings

A wedding dress is the embodiment of all the excitement, possibility and promise your new love holds. As such, the destination wedding dress is the most singularly romantic, daring and adventurous purchase a bride can make. Investing in a destination wedding dress means dressing for the unexpected, gilding yourself in a gown that will stand up to what ever foreign magic awaits.

It can't be just any old dress; the destination wedding dress has to be the gown that truly transforms you, transcending you from American beauty to exotic Caribbean princess, from domestic newlywed to honeymooning lovebird, from girl to woman and from single to oh-so-married. Needless to say, not just any dress stands up to such a challenge.

Before you choose your very own dream destination wedding dress, it may be helpful to hear a little background about destination wedding dresses and the logic behind these magical gowns.
Once upon a time, a bunch of would-be brides sat around contemplating the unfortunate prevalence of cookie-cutter weddings. Frustrated over guest lists, confounded by identical churches, and dreaming of that elusive "original" wedding, they imagined exotic nuptials in a far away land with welcoming natives, unique local traditions, and just a smattering of their very closest friends.

Not longer after, the famous Sandals destination wedding resort was born in the Caribbean and the brides' fairytale wedding dreams were close to coming true. But no fairytale is complete without the perfect ball dress. Enter the brides' fairy godfather, Sandals VP John Lynch. Saddened by the sight of brides encumbered in their heavy finery on the hot Caribbean beach, he couldn't help but wonder if there weren't a better alternative to tulle ball gowns and long gloves. He began to search for a wedding dress alternative, a dress that would retain a sense of elegance and splendor without all the restrictive fabric and weight. It was at this moment that the seed for the destination wedding dress began to percolate.

With a variety of gorgeous, airy, ethereal gowns - courtesy of designer Vivian Diamond- the Sandals destination wedding dress collection was complete.

Sandals Director of Wedding Strategy Joanne Delgin describes these destination wedding dresses as "island elegant-chic-stylish-and fresh…what today's destination brides are seeking." Indeed, the destination wedding gowns are carefree and spontaneous, with just the right amount of special detailing to make them feel beautifully bridal. From jeweled brooches to lace-up backs, elegance and effortlessness are the defining duet of destination wedding dresses. Lightweight fabrics like silk and charmeuse are easy to travel with and look playful and ravishing amid island breezes and leaping waves.

Needless to say, destination wedding dresses are truly the stuff dreams are made of. Only these startlingly special dresses have what it takes to transform an average wedding into a stunning fairy-tale affair. Your dream dress awaits you.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Wedding Dress Preservations from Wedding Gown Preservation Company

Victoria's Bridal Couture brings you Wedding Gown Preservation - Traditional

Sunday, December 23, 2007

NEW Alfred Sung Bridesmaid Dresses @ Vcitoria's Bridal Couture

The NEW 2008 Alfred Sung Bridesmaid Dresses by The Dessy Group is online now and ready for you to own. Be the first to get one in 2008 from Victoria's Bridal Couture.

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
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This dress is Alfred Sung D327 Price: $140.00 and can only be found right now at Victoria's Bridal Couture

NEW Dessy Bridesmaid Dresses @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

The NEW 2008 Dessy Bridesmaid Dresses by The Dessy Group is online now and ready for you to own. Be the first to get one in 2008 from Victoria's Bridal Couture.

Victoria's Bridal Couture

1302 East Las Olas Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

info@victoriasbridalcouture.com

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This dress is Dessy Bridesmaid Style 2731 and is only: $230.00 and can only be found right now at Victoria's Bridal Couture

NEW After Six Bridesmaid Dresses @ Victoria's Bridal Couture

The NEW 2008 After Six Bridesmaid Dress by The Dessy Group is online now and ready for you to own. Be the first to get one in 2008 from Victoria's Bridal Couture.

Victoria's Bridal Couture
1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
info@victoriasbridalcouture.com
http://www.victroiasbridalcouture.com/

This dress is After Six Bridesmaid Style 6530 Price: $158.00 and can only be found right now at Victoria's Bridal Couture.

Friday, December 21, 2007

Bridesmaids and the Maternity Bridesmaid Dress

How do designers deal with pregnant bridesmaids? It is not a major problem, however, it is a challenge and here are some tips to help you get the most out of your day and have all your bridesmaids looking their best.

When designing bridesmaid dresses for bridesmaids we normally would take into consideration what kind of wedding the bride and groom are having. Needless, to say as a design studio we design around the bride and groom's personalities and their requirements for the day.

To help explain what I mean, here is an example: if they are getting married on the beach, for instance, we would design something very different than if the same couple where having a church wedding and a formal hotel reception. Generally speaking, most formal weddings feature long bridesmaids dresses and the more casual weddings have cookie-cutter or tea-length bridesmaids. Alfred Sung and Jim Hjelm have created some gown perfect for the bridesmaid who is bring an extra little person.

In the case of a pregnant bridesmaid (and for the purpose of this article we are assuming she is at least six months or more pregnant on the day of the wedding), I break this rule. Let me explain.

Even if the wedding is a formal wedding, we would normally design a bridesmaid dress that at the longest will be ballerina length. A ballerina length dress is still a big block of colour in contrast to the wedding dress with whom she will be photographed. The reason I suggest ballerina length as the longest is that there is no place on the lower part of the body where the eye is allowed to see the prettiness of the bridesmaid's frame. If this does not happen then you get the Big Blob affect. By showing her ankles and some pretty shoes it balances her out and allow her to look more feminine. My aim is not that she does not look pregnant. It is instead that she looks pregnant and not fat.

If the pregnant bridesmaid is one of many bridesmaids in a party then we suggest a tea-length in winter and a cookie-cutter length dress in summer. This is because it is a smaller amount of colour. The bridesmaid definitely will look like a mother to be and not just a very big bell-tent. Pair this up with some lovely strappy sandals and you are well on the way. As most mums to be do not like wearing very high heels for various reasons a pair a little higher than a court shoes will look fantastic.

Empire line dresses are an obvious choice for a pregnant bridesmaid but unfortunately they often have a swing skirt. As a dress designer, this in my opinion does her no favours. We have had success with an empire line dress and a panel skirt that curves into the small of the back of the bridesmaid to show off her waist. The panels on the front of the skirt we cut to drape straight down from the fullest part of her bump. As babies are sometimes very active we always allow a little room for expansion. The garment therefore needs to fit in such a way that the shape of her bump can change without affecting the dress too much. Any good design studio or bridal boutique should be able to help you with this.

Most pregnant bridesmaids will be wearing maternity bras that tend to have quite thick straps. In these cases, we prefer to add a double shoestring strap and sew the bra in so that the dress straps support the bra and remove the thick strap completely from the bra. If the dress is strapless some bridesmaids will not wear a bra rather than wear an under wire strapless bra, due to the affects it may have on milk production. This is entirely the mum-to-be's decision in my opinion and our design studio will work with whatever she decides. On occasions we have sewn pockets in for breast pads and other times bra loops to make sure the bra does not ride up.
With all of the above in mind, I know that the best photographs that I have seen in which one the bridesmaids was pregnant were reportage style wedding photographs. Due to the lack of formal portraits, the fact that one of the bridesmaids was pregnant did not seem to even show.

Monday, December 17, 2007

When to present your Bridesmaids Gifts

As the bride, you have a long list of things to do including buy your dress, pay deposits to the caterer, meet with the photographer, and buy bridesmaid gifts, just to name a few. But, after you have completed these tasks, you realize that you never considered when and where you will present your bridesmaids with their gifts. The challenge is to find a specific time when your bridesmaids will be in one location at the same time. Before you panic, as all brides do, the following is a list of suggestions to help you decide on the best time to present your bridesmaid gifts.

Bridesmaids' Luncheon
By and far the most popular time to hand out bridesmaid gifts is at the bridesmaids' luncheon. This luncheon may take place at any time preceding the wedding, but it is traditionally a couple of days or weeks before the wedding. Today, many brides have bridal parties that are spread out in many different places across the globe; therefore, the day before the wedding may be the most appropriate time to host it. For other brides who prefer to have a less eventful wedding weekend and most of the bridesmaids are local then they may choose to have a bridesmaid luncheon earlier in the week or a month preceding the wedding. This luncheon is in honor of the bridesmaids and it is the perfect time to honor them with their bridesmaid gifts.

During the Reception
Some brides have taken to giving their bridesmaids their bridesmaid gifts during the wedding reception. This is sort of odd timing, but it seems to work for some brides. Keep in mind that the reception is center stage for the bride and groom; therefore, it is best not to present the bridesmaids with their gifts publicly. Discreetly setting each gift at the bridesmaid's place setting would probably be the best alternative.

After the Wedding
Another great time to present the bridesmaid gifts is after the wedding. The reason this is a good time to give out the gifts is because you will have some alone time with each bridesmaid and can even take more time to focus on what to buy. The wedding planning time is so busy and stressful that many brides just don't have time to focus on what to buy their bridesmaids. Giving your bridesmaid gifts after the wedding has its benefits and is becoming more popular.

As a bride, you may choose to give your bridesmaid gifts at any time as long as it is within reason.

Saturday, December 15, 2007

The Brides Guide to Bridesmaids

Foreward
Planning your wedding is not easy. Everyone has advice. Everyone has an opinion. And that's just the people you know! If you were to read just half the books, pamphlets, web sites, etc. written in the last half-century about wedding etiquette and protocol, you'd be reading and planning until your retirement! So how do you choose whose advice to heed and what resources are most relevant?

Unfortunately, we can't help you with the first part of that question: You'll have to wage your own battles with Aunt Frances and Grandma Helen over the seating arrangements. We can, however, point you to the most helpful resources: books, magazines and web sites that tell you what you need to know, not what you need to do (a selection of resources are listed below). We restrict our discussion to what we know best - information and tips on "managing" your bridesmaids. We refrain from telling you what to do, because your creativity and imagination are what will make your wedding celebration memorable. We'll just provide a little help along the way.

As a bride-to-be, wedding chief executive and senior creative officer, you'll be faced with a barrage of questions, comments and suggestions from your bridesmaids. Your "staff" will look to you for help, direction and sometimes even dispute resolution. We hope that after reading this book, like a seasoned CEO, you'll have the background, context and knowledge to manage your bridesmaids effectively and easily. So, without further ado, The Bride's Guide to Bridesmaids.

Introduction
Although there is a tremendous amount of literature on how to be a "good" bride, there is a noticeable lack of information about bridesmaids. Even if you were a bridesmaid in another wedding, did the bride explain to you what your role was, what she expected from you, and where you could help? As a bride yourself, you will find that establishing your bridesmaids' responsibilities up front is the most effective way to be on top of everything. Perhaps your biggest questions surround the bridesmaid dress, fittings and finding the right fabric. Whatever your questions are about managing your bridesmaids, we can help you find the answers.
We open with a brief discussion of the bridesmaid tradition, and then move on to modern day rituals, expectations and tendencies. As we move from the past to the present, we'll lay out what you need to know to run the show in the days leading up to your wedding - including a detailed list of your bridesmaids' responsibilities. Finally, we step into the future, outlining the important information you'll need to organize your bridesmaids and enjoy the wonderful celebration on your wedding day.

Choosing Your Bridesmaids

A Brief History
The history of the bridesmaid varies across cultures, religions and time periods. In early Roman times, bridesmaids formed a kind of bridal infantry as they accompanied the bride to the groom's village. This "protective shield" of similarly outfitted bridesmaids was supposed to intervene if any wayward thugs or vengeful suitors tried to hurt the bride or steal her dowry.
However, the Western bridesmaid tradition seems to have originated from later Roman law, which required ten witnesses at a wedding in order to outsmart evil spirits believed to attend marriage ceremonies. The bridesmaids and ushers dressed in identical clothing to the bride and groom, so that the evil spirits wouldn't know who was getting married. Even as late as 19th century England, the belief that ill-wishers could administer curses and taint the wedding still existed. In Victorian wedding photographs, for example, it can take quite a bit of inspection to pick out the bride and groom from among the other members of the bridal party!

The Modern Day Bridesmaid
These early customs continue to have an influence today. The expression "thrice a bridesmaid, never a bride" arose from the bridesmaid's interception of, and gradual infection by (over the course of three weddings), the evil spirits trying to disrupt the ceremony! And, although the bridal party no longer functions as a troop of foot soldiers, bridesmaid dresses are still commonly chosen in harmony with the look and feel of the wedding. The bridal party continues to serve a vital role in the wedding process, not by fending off hexes and robbers, but by providing key support staff and an advisory board. According to Nina Lawrence, publisher of BRIDE'S magazine, "Besides being an honored member of the wedding party and special guest at the reception, today's bridesmaid is also designated as the bride's special assistant. From shopping for dresses to scouting hotels for out-of-town guests to writing place cards to hosting a bridal shower, her first duty is to be helpful. The payoff is that walk down the aisle, looking absolutely beautiful in a gown that is stylish, sophisticated, colorful and absolutely wearable." In 21st century America, bridesmaids are chosen to be caring helpers, thoughtful organizers and skillful liaisons.

How Many Is Too Many?
There is one obvious answer. If the altar only fits a handful of people, you'll have to limit your number of bridesmaids! But, seriously, the first rule in determining how many bridesmaids is right for you is to coordinate the size of your wedding party with the size of the venue where your wedding is to take place. Although it may be difficult to choose five bridesmaids from among fifty of your best friends, you must if you're having an intimate wedding. And there are plenty of other great honors that you can hand out to close friends who want to participate in the wedding (e.g., they can help coordinate any other wedding-related activities, or they could write a special song or toast for the reception, etc.).

A good second rule is to consider the formality of the wedding. In general, formal weddings have a half dozen or more bridesmaids in addition to the maid of honor (it could be as many as a dozen, but that is very rare). Semiformal and casual weddings can have just one bridesmaid - the maid of honor - but typically have about three to five. And don't worry if the groom has more ushers than you have bridesmaids: Ushers can always double up in the recessional. Of course, the final decision rests with you, the bride, but remember that the larger the number, the more difficult it may be for you to manage. And remember that the bridesmaids will all have to work together on many aspects of planning, so addressing any conflicts up front will avoid problems down the line. So the more the merrier?or too many cooks spoil the broth?you'll have to decide!

"Popping The Question"
In all likelihood, your bridesmaids will be among the first people to know that you're planning to get married. That's because most brides ask their closest friends and family members in a flurry of excited phone calls! However, there are no rules prescribing the right people to choose and there is no particularly right way to ask. It's entirely up to you. In general, your bridesmaids should be your sociable and engaging friends and family members, since many of their duties (in addition to organizational ones) will involve hosting, greeting and introducing. You can also have Junior Bridesmaids, generally between eight and fourteen years of age, who wear "junior" bridesmaid dresses. Or you can have Senior Bridesmaids - like a great aunt or grandmother - who may be your closest confidant or best ally. However, in the great majority of weddings, brides select friends and family around their own age, whom they know will be supportive and helpful in the planning process. Bridesmaids in your age group can also relate well to the groomsmen, who are generally around the same age as the groom. But before you get ready to announce your bridesmaid nominees, you should be well aware of the bridesmaids' responsibilities, so you can be sure your bridal party can handle their duties.

Breakdown Of Bridesmaid Responsibilities

Emotional Support
Your bridesmaids are the perfect people to turn to when you are stressed or frazzled from the details of planning. Emotional support may also mean clearing some space for you - brides often ask their bridesmaids to host a relative or friend from out of town. Most importantly, as people who care about you, your bridesmaids want to help. Some say they feel left out when they aren't consulted for support or guidance!

The Bridal Shower
The bridal shower gained popularity in America early in the 20th century. Customarily a surprise party for society women, the bride was "showered" with presents to help her establish her new home. While most showers today don't have the same pomp and circumstance, the purpose remains the same: gifts! The bridesmaids may consult you on the theme of the party and they will look to you for the guest list, so be prepared! A little tip: The guest list should also be marked after the shower with "gift received" next to the names so that you'll know to whom and for what to send thank you notes. NOTE: If you're worried about your planners' competence, there are a host of instructional resources available at major bookstores and online for theme inspirations and how-to advice on getting organized and running a posh soiree.

The Bachelorette Party
Once a quiet evening of word puzzles and hushed tales between demure ladies, some bachelorette parties now compete with the bar-hopping, raucous excitement of the notorious bachelor party. However, some brides simply want a tame evening of martinis with their closest friends (this is not to imply that bachelors wouldn't want this too!). Another growing trend is a joint party for the couple to celebrate the end of their bachelor/ette status together. Whatever the style, location and gender of the stripper (shh!), the bridesmaids have the opportunity (read: financial responsibility) to make a memorable celebration! NOTE: Make sure you weigh in with your own ideas, though, or you may end up with strippers when you wanted martinis!

Assorted Tasks
These can range from the drawn-out and complex (e.g., making origami favors, helping choose the bridesmaid dress) to the simple and rote (e.g., addressing envelopes, fluffing the bride's train). You should be able to rely on your bridesmaids to reduce your stress by aiding in a wide range of detail work. This should be a consideration before you "pop the question" - especially for your maid of honor, with whom you may spend a significant amount of time. Friends or family members who like to help and are easy to work with are great for these types of tasks. It may also behoove you to rely on recently married bridesmaids, who may be able to help by going through the nitty-gritty details that are still fresh in their minds.

The Bridesmaid Outfit
Since bridesmaids foot the bill for their own dresses, shoes and other wedding apparel, many brides take one or all of them shopping. This may serve political ends for your bridesmaids - they get to send an ambassador of style - or it may be a matter of convenience for you - having someone to keep you company in what can be a long and complicated process. Since the dress can be a touchy issue for some bridesmaids, many brides prefer to involve them in the process as much as possible. We return to the dress, its politics and other bridesmaid accoutrements in later.

The Rehearsal Dinner
Your bridesmaids will be a central part of the wedding rehearsal as you go through the steps to ensure smooth sailing on your wedding day. Although they do not have any special responsibilities at the rehearsal dinner, it will be a good chance for them to mingle with the groomsmen so they will feel comfortable socializing with them at the wedding. It is also customary at the rehearsal dinner to present your bridesmaids with a token of your appreciation for all their help. As Lord Tennyson noted, "A happy bridesmaid makes a happy bride." (hint, hint)

Hostessing
One of the main functions of the bridesmaids throughout the whole wedding process is to serve as your representatives and cheerleaders. As members of the receiving line, the bridesmaids have the difficult role of moving guests, friends and relatives along smoothly and making sure that everyone has a chance to speak briefly with the bride and groom. At the reception, hostessing may require introducing people (and introducing themselves) to make relatives and friends feel comfortable.

Financial Responsibilities
Part of the financial responsibility of being a bridesmaid, in addition to the dress and accessories, is paying for incidentals such as hair styling, makeup, pedicures and manicures. You can offer to help, but your bridesmaids should know up front that they will share some of these expenses. Also in this category are accommodations and transportation. To avoid any misunderstandings, many brides outline the costs early in the planning process and try to help wherever possible to alleviate financial strain.

Dancing Up A Storm
Many wedding customs date back to times of greater pageantry and pomp, like a formal opening dance number for bridesmaids and groomsmen. Even if there is no such thing planned, bridesmaids should serve as "starters" at the reception to get everyone on their feet and having fun when the band gets swinging. It may be the electric slide rather than a lovely waltz, but the bridesmaids should try to inspire guests to shake it up.

Turning Heads And Avoiding Headaches

The Dress And Accessories: A Worthwhile Expense
In all likelihood, the largest expense for your bridesmaids will be the dress, and accessory items like shoes, jewelry and a headpiece. Contrary to popular opinion, choosing and ordering a bridesmaid dress should not be a chore.

Dresses have come a long way in recent years, as manufacturers and designers have started to create fashionable, modern pieces that can be worn again to a variety of affairs. In general, the bridesmaid dress will cost between $75 and $375, averaging somewhere around $200, with an extra $30-$40 for alterations. If you have more lavish tastes, though, the dress could be quite a bit pricier, so it's always helpful to make sure your bridesmaids can afford the additional expense. If you're uncomfortable about preparing your bridesmaids for the expense (especially if they've never been in a wedding and aren't aware that they have to pay for the dress), you can gently explain the tradition. If money is a major issue, then you can look for more affordable dresses or find other ways to help. "Conflicts over the cost of a bridesmaid's dress should never come between friends," says Nina Lawrence. "The bride-to-be should show sensitivity toward the possibility that one or more of her attendants might have an issue with costs, and choose gowns and accessories accordingly. In special cases, the bride and her family may gracefully offer financial help, but as a general rule, the bride's selections for her bridal party should be as acceptable to them as they are to her, at prices well within their means."

Outfitting The Bridal Party
In an overwhelming majority of weddings, bridesmaid dresses are chosen to complement the wedding's unique colors, style and feel. This may mean that bridesmaids wear identical dresses, but this isn't always the case anymore. Some brides maintain a coordinated look by buying dresses that vary slightly in design or color but still match the formality of the affair and the overall look of the bridal gown.

Coordinating Among Bridesmaids
Most important, though, is that all the bridesmaids' dresses are normally ordered from the same manufacturer at the same shop. Ordering all the dresses from the same shop means that all the dress orders will be submitted at the same time. It also ensures that all the dresses for the bridal party will be drawn from the same dye lot, to guarantee that they coordinate. In addition, any accessories should be matched to the bridesmaid dress. Brides generally ask bridesmaids to buy shoes in the same color as the dress and at a similar, if not identical, heel height. It may be easiest to find dyeable shoes, so that the exact color of the dress can be replicated. If you're planning on asking your bridesmaids to wear gloves, specific jewelry items, special undergarments or headpieces, the further in advance you ask, the better. (NOTE: Jewelry items are a popular bridesmaid gift for this reason - your bridesmaids will have matching accessories and they won't have to pay for them!) The more specific and detailed you make your accessory request (e.g., let them know where the items can be purchased, or show them an advertisement or a picture), the more helpful it will be to your bridesmaids.

Dress Shopping Prep
Before flipping through catalogs and visiting the local bridal shops, warehouses, department stores or special occasion stores, you can speak to each bridesmaid or set up an online chat to discuss what kinds of dresses they have in mind and what kinds of dresses are out of the question. To get the ball rolling, you can send pictures of dresses you like, or point to web sites where they can check out your selections online. Also, in advance of shopping, gather all of your bridesmaids' measurements (this can be confidential if your bridesmaids are uncomfortable sharing their sizes with the group). The chart at the end of this guide is a useful way to keep track of them all.

You should encourage your bridesmaids to have their measurements taken by an experienced tailor or seamstress, in undergarments only. If they cannot go to a professional, having a friend or relative help out is always more accurate than trying to measure themselves. When you're ready to place the final order for the dresses, you will need the following measurements:

bust (fullest point of bust)
waist (natural waist - across the belly button)
hips (fullest part - right across the derrière).

Although measurements can be tedious, they are imperative for a good fit. Remember: It is possible for everyone to be happy with her dress as long as you keep in mind that everyone wants to look good and feel comfortable. Flexibility and communication are key.

In general, brides start shopping for bridesmaid dresses shortly after they order their own gown - about six to seven months before the wedding. The reason for the early preparation is that complex orders can take awhile to be delivered: You want to leave plenty of time to deal with fittings, alterations and, of course, Murphy's Law (whatever can go wrong will go wrong). When you do start shopping, try to be organized - especially if you have six bridesmaids with you! - so that you don't have to labor over each dress. Shopping should be fun and everyone should be included. There is no reason for anyone to be surprised by the final choice.

Hitting The Stores: What To Look For
There are a number of different places to shop for bridesmaid dresses, and you'll probably try them all! Department stores may have several of the same dress off the rack ready to buy, which can certainly save you a lot of time (and perhaps money). But they may not be from the same dye lot, which can be visible upon inspection. In addition, department stores generally don't carry special order dresses, so you'll miss out on a large variety of beautiful dresses. Department stores also lack the level of service that most brides want: In most cases, the store will not offer helpful extras (e.g., alterations, swatches, accessories) like a specialty shop.
Large discount bridal chains can also be very inexpensive, which is their major advantage, and they usually have a short turnaround time for delivery. However, the quality of the merchandise can be shoddy, and, like department stores, they do not carry special order brands or provide helpful services.

Online retailers are usually of the "you order it, it's yours" mentality, which means that you will find discounted prices, but a lack of customer service. Like discount chains, they can offer quick turnaround, but you'll miss out on an even larger selection of dresses, since many manufacturers do not supply online retailers with merchandise.

A full service bridal shop is the most comprehensive choice, providing information and advice on measurements, sizing, undergarments, shoes and order time. They provide fabric swatches and usually have seamstresses on staff to perform all necessary alterations. They are professionals, and usually charge slightly higher prices than discount retailers. However, it is their business to make sure the wedding day goes perfectly. Brides often find it convenient to choose one shop they like and purchase everything there, including the bridesmaid dresses, shoes and accessories, which can work out to an overall discount for the bridesmaids.

It is important to scrutinize the differences in quality among the dresses you look at and try on. It will become apparent to you very early on in your search that there are stark disparities between manufacturers, shops and styles. You should ask yourself if the manufacturer you are looking at carries a full range of colors, dress linings for comfort, attractive styles that work with your wedding gown and any other questions that are of importance to you and your bridesmaids. As an educated shopper, it will be much easier to find the perfect dress and accessory items.

Wrap - Up
So the big day has finally arrived! Your bridesmaids look beautiful in their luxurious dresses, the cake is perfect, the band is wonderful and everything is organized. This sounds about right! In all seriousness, though, hopefully you have a better idea of the details of successfully managing your bridesmaids. Like a good scout, you are prepared for your Big Day and can be confident that everything will go smoothly. It is your day to celebrate, so enjoy yourself!

Quick Tips

The number one conflict is over money. Be clear, and help whenever possible.

The number two conflict is over the dress. Discomfort (both physical and emotional) can lead to disharmony.

Make sure that your bridesmaids try on their dresses and accessories several times!

Make sure your bridesmaids are getting enough attention and have a clear idea of what to do, i.e., what you expect.

Don't be too demanding. Remember that your bridesmaids have a life beyond planning for your wedding.

Extend thanks often and do little things to make your bridesmaids happy. The little things make a huge difference - especially if they're gifts!

Organize a bridesmaid survival kit for the wedding, but leave someone else in charge of bringing it (you'll have enough to worry about). Contents should include aspirin, band-aids, nasal spray, tissues, white medical tape, needle, thread and scissors, safety pins, nail file, clear nail polish, smelling salts, eye drops, hair spray, breath spray/mints, bobby pins (hair pins), tampons and liners and mirrors.

Don't forget that you may have to be a bridesmaid in one of your bridesmaid's weddings in the near future - the Golden Rule should be in full effect!

BRIDESMAID DRESS SHOP WORKSHEET
Name:
Notes:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Appt. Date Time:
Contact Name:

You may want to enlarge the above, or make your own worksheet to which you can attach business cards and more notes.

Questions To Ask At The Salon
Which designers do you carry?

Can you carry other designers or catalogs upon request?
How much do dress orders typically cost?
Are appointments necessary?
Can you look through the dresses on your own, or must they be presented to you?
How long does it usually take for dresses to come in? Can they be rushed?
Are there discounts available for multiple orders? For alterations?

Checklist

_ Make sure you have every bridesmaid's full set of measurements.

_ Upon payment, make sure the receipt (or your records) has the following:

_ The wedding date_ All special requests and accessory descriptions, including shoes

_ Delivery dates

_ Refund and/or cancellation policy

_ Amount due upon checkout

_ Full dress description

_ Designer name

_ Style number or detail

_ Sizing

_ Color(s)

_ Fabric(s)

_ Quantity of dresses ordered

_ Call the store a couple of weeks before delivery to make sure everything is taken care of.

Bridesmaid List And Measurements
Name:

Bust:

Waist:

Hips:

Fitting Date:

Alterations:

Sources And Further Reading
Baker, Margaret. Wedding Customs and Folklore. Rowman and Littlefield, 1977.
Bride's Magazine. Bride's Book of Etiquette. Penguin, 1999.
Bride's Magazine. Bride's Wedding Planner: The Perfect Guide to the Perfect Wedding. Ballantine Books, 1997.
Cooke, Courtney. The Best Wedding Shower Book. Meadowbrook Press, 2000.
Geller, Jaclyn. Here Comes the Bride. Four Walls Eight Windows, 2001.
Lenderman, Teddy. The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Wedding. Alpha Books, 2000.
Long, Becky. The Best Bachelorette Party Book. Meadowbrook Press, 2000.
McDermott, Mary Kay. The Bridesmaid's Survival Guide: A Hilarious Handbook to Womanhood's Most Dubious Distinction. Viking Studio, 2000.
Roney, Carley. The Knot's Complete Guide to Weddings in the Real World. Broadway Books, 1998.
Roney, Carley. The Ultimate Knot Wedding Planner. Broadway Books, 1999.
Segaloff, Nat. The Everything Etiquette Book. Adams Media Corporation, 1998.
Stein, Sarah and Lucy Talbot. The Bridesmaid's Guerrilla Handbook. Berkeley Publishing, 1997.
Tegg, William. The Knot Tied: Marriage Ceremonies of All Nations. Singing Tree Press, 1970. (reprint of William Tegg & Co. printing, 1877)
Tober, Barbara, ed. The Bride: A Celebration. Longmeadow Press, 1992.

Bridesmaids Branch Out with Great Bridesmaid Cards

Dessy Group offers stylish 'Will You' and 'Thank You' bridesmaids cards, with free samples.
(PRWEB) April 8, 2006 -- The Dessy Group announced today a new product offering: Bridesmaids cards created by popular illustrator Jennifer McCracken. Dessy offers two types of bridesmaid cards: 'Will you be my bridesmaid?' and 'Thank you for being my bridesmaid'. Both card styles have a die-cut dress with a piece of duchess satin from Dessy's bridesmaid dress lines inserted.

"Any bride organizing a bridal party can now take all of the first steps on Dessy.com." Alan Dessy, President of the Dessy Group, said, "They can invite their bridesmaids, then select dresses, and then send thank-you cards."

Any bride organizing a bridal party can now take all of the first steps on Dessy.com.

Dessy went on to say that this is part of a larger strategy for the company: The 'Will you' cards get The Dessy Group in front of brides and bridesmaids sooner, building brand awareness by offering a useful service.

The cards are available for purchase at Dessy's online store: http://www.dessy.com,/ and at http://www.bridesmaidcard.com/

The Dessy Group also plans to offer the unique cards in custom quantities through several independent online retailers.

The Dessy Group, originally known as A & M Rosenthal, was established in 1939. The business is a leading manufacturer of bridesmaid dresses and special occasion gowns under the labels Dessy Collection, After Six and Alfred Sung.

The Dessy Group "Engages" New Partner, DestinationWeddings.com

Framingham, Mass., May 24, 2007 - DestinationWeddings.com, a premier provider of destination wedding coordination and travel services worldwide, today announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership with The Dessy Group, leading manufacturer of destination bridal and special occasion gowns. This new relationship combines two complementary companies with interest and expertise in creating the ultimate travel-friendly bridal affair. Through joint incentives and synergistic Websites brides will benefit from the best destination wedding services and dress designs.

"DestinationWeddings.com shares our commitment to provide brides with a dream wedding experience," said Alan Dessy, president of The Dessy Group (http://www.dessy.com/). "We demonstrate our excellence through the stylish, yet affordable bridal gowns our collections offer and they provide unparalleled excellence in destination wedding travel. A partnership between our companies will enhance the level of service we provide our brides."

DestinationWeddings.com brides will benefit from this new relationship with The Dessy Group through unique incentives for Dessy Destination Wedding Dresses. Similar to the expert travel advice and support brides receive from DestinationWeddings.com, Dessy design and dress experts will be available to provide brides with destination gown guidance.

"It's about providing quality one stop shopping tailored to the destination experience," said Quentin "Bud" Carmichael, president of DestinationWeddings.com. "With a new destination wedding dress collection designed with a tropical outdoor setting in mind, Dessy offers our brides more than a dress - they offer peace of mind. As every bride knows when planning a destination wedding once you've got the dress the rest is a piece of cake, because we take care of it."

Exclusively created for Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Dessy Destination Wedding Dresses is a collection of classic and elegant island-inspired gowns that are frequently featured in major bridal publications. Unlike traditional bridal gowns which can be heavy and stiff, gowns from this collection are made of fabrics conducive to an outdoor ceremony in a tropical setting. DestinationWeddings.com is currently the seventh largest Sandal's travel agency in the world and winner of three prestigious Sandals S.T.A.R. (Sandals Travel Agent Recognition) awards including the "Best of the Best," "Top Travel Agency in the Northeast U.S.," "Top 10 Travel Agencies in the World."

About DestinationWeddings.com

DestinationWeddings.com is the premier provider and one-stop resource for destination wedding coordination and travel services worldwide. Every month, hundreds of weddings are coordinated in countries across the world through DestinationWeddings.com's network of certified wedding travel specialists who have been specifically trained to navigate the unusual requirements of marriage within foreign countries. Unlike other wedding resources and Websites that simply provide planning and information, DestinationWeddings.com is the only company and interactive Website that provides an entire range of services needed to plan, coordinate and travel to a destination wedding for a couple and their guests, including a complimentary Website for each couple that allows them to communicate and coordinate with guests. Affordable travel packages for guests and 24/7 agent support for couples eliminates the stress of resent day international travel. The company, based in Framingham, Mass., was founded in 2003 as a spin off of Horizons Unlimited Travel, a leading travel agency since 1954.

A Gift your Bridesmaids and Guests Will Flip For!

The Dessy Group Launches Bridal Party Matching Flip Flop Sandals

October 1, 2007, NEW YORK - The Dessy Group, manufacturers of stylish bridesmaid and destination wedding gowns from Dessy Collection by Vivian Diamond, After Six and Alfred Sung, has introduced a line of matte satin and bamboo flip flop sandals to coordinate with their bridal party attire. The sandals are now available for purchase through Victoria's Bridal Couture.

This fun, yet elegantly understated footwear comes in a range of sixty hues, ensuring an exact match to your bridal party dresses or wedding colors. The colors shine in rich matte satin paired against a natural bamboo insole. From sophisticated palettes of black, mocha and moss to bright and sunny shades of buttercup, cotton candy and ginger, there is a perfect match for every bridal party and season. The sandals come stylishly packaged in a coordinating chiffon drawstring bag, making them a perfect gift item for bridesmaids or as a favor for guests.

"Our customers have been requesting a product like this for sometime," said Alan Dessy, president of the Dessy Group. "Brides love to provide their bridal party with matching accessories. The sandals will also coordinate with the satin tote bags, decorative flowers and men's accessories that Dessy currently offers and are perfect for the bridal party to change into after a night of dancing."

Mr. Dessy reports that the sandals have been an instant success. "Brides are ordering a few pairs for their bridesmaids or over 100 pairs for all their guests at the reception." In response to theses requests, The Dessy Group is introducing a men's flip flop sandal. The men's offering comes in one style - rich brown masculine leather with black rubber soles.

The flip flop sandals are perfectly timed to complement the trend of destination weddings and themes. Reports one leading wedding planner, "I have a bride who wanted an exotic locale for her wedding, but decided to have a beach themed wedding closer to home so all her friends and family would be able to attend. To create a tropical feel at her indoor city venue we simply brought in palm trees, some sand and a range of brightly colored sandals for the guest. They all felt transported to the islands!"

The Dessy flip flop sandals are available in women's sizes six to ten and in men's sizes from seven to eleven. They are competitively priced at $15 per pair and The Dessy Group will be offering free shipping on all sandal orders placed before January. To view the complete range of colors available, as well as to view the entire Dessy Collection by Vivian Diamond, After Six and Alfred Sung bridesmaid collections, please visit Victoria's Bridal Couture.

The Dessy Group, originally known as A&M Rosenthal, was established in 1939. The New York based business is a leading manufacturer of bridesmaid and special occasion gowns under the labels Dessy Collection by Vivian Diamond, After Six and Alfred Sung. The Dessy Group's products are sold in specialty bridal salons across the country as well as in Australia, Canada and the U.K.

Contact: Alan Dessy, The Dessy Group, 646.638.9609, alan@dessy.com

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Dessy's Head-to-Toe Destination Wedding Attire Guide

Want to tie the knot tropical-style? You're not alone. Offering exotic vistas and all-inclusive packages, destination weddings are all the rage. But just because you are getting married on a beach or a boat instead of a church or city hall doesn't mean your ceremony doesn't deserve all the pomp and splendor of a traditional wedding. And as every woman knows, how you feel on your big day will be largely dictated by your ability to cultivate the perfect bridal appearance. Below, Dessy has your exclusive guide to head-to-toe destination wedding dress beauty, from choosing the right destination wedding dress to finding the perfect tropical blooms.

Step 1: Choosing your destination wedding dress. No doubt about it, by land or by sea, the wedding dress is the centerpiece, the crown jewel, and the show-stopper of the ceremony. Destination wedding dresses are no exception. Though often less extravagant than traditional wedding dresses, destination wedding dresses are nevertheless filmy, sophisticated, classic and beautiful. Composed of soft fabrics, sleek designs and simple lines, destination wedding dresses complement the lush beauty of your surroundings rather than compete with it. Leaving the cumbersome petticoats and train behind in favor of a light and breezy destination wedding dress will ensure you feel utterly appropriate and at ease on your wedding day. Click here to check out the exotic collection from Sandals. Don't forget that you can order you wedding dress online at Victoria's Bridal Couture.

Step 2: Accessories. While finding your dream destination wedding dress is paramount, there are other important touches that make a huge difference on your destination wedding day. Simple destination wedding dresses look lovely when embellished with just a hint of glimmer, such as a sophisticated black sequin flower in the hair or stylish feather brooch pinned to the dress strap. Island-inspired jewelry like saltwater pearls or mother of pearl are also gorgeous accents. For hair, accessorize updo's with elegant crystal hairpins or leave your locks down in a sexy, sea-tousled mane. Destination weddings are all about customization, so the choice is all yours.

Step 3: Hands and feet. If you get to your destination wedding site early, treat yourself to a luxurious manicure and pedicure. The versatility of cream, ivory or white destination wedding dresses allows you to get creative with your polish. Consider a pretty opalescent shade to enhance the ethereal feeling of your dress, or choose a fun tropical design like a bright flower or animal print. Beach wedding dresses demand sweet bare feet or skimpy flip flops, so make sure to park the heels at home and pay full attention to pampering below-the-ankle for the big day. Same goes for fingers, which may be photographed clutching the bridal bouquet or cutting the wedding cake. If you are choosing ornate flowers, keep polish simple. If you are choosing simple flowers, go for classic red or sophisticated raspberry polish.

Step 4: Flowers. On that note, flowers also make an important impact on your destination wedding attire. Having a wedding in a tropical paradise allows you many unique options. If your ceremony site is particularly lush and floral already, there's no need to go nuts with a huge bridal bouquet. A fragrant plumeria lei, a simple sea orchid tucked behind the ear, or a single bird of paradise clutched in the hand are all compelling possibilities. However if you are getting married on the beach, don't be afraid to take advantage of the extensive local flora to create a gorgeous and fragrant medley like tuberose, jasmine and hibiscus.

Step 5: A wrap. Although destination weddings are often in the tropics, revealing destination wedding dresses may require just a light wrap to ward off heavy heat, sand fleas, or brisk island breezes. Because we realize many brides may be looking forward to showcasing skin in their evocative destination wedding dress, we recommend sheer capelets which offer gentle coverage while still allowing you to show off your awesome tan.

With a drop-dead sexy destination wedding dress, gorgeous flowers and accessories, perfectly polished nails and a chic wrap, you are ready to go. Just spritz on a little of your favorite tropical fragrance and go get married, for goodness sakes!

Dessy's Destination Wedding Dress Trend Report

When they started, destination weddings smacked of daring adventure and romance. The alternative, escapist feel of a beach ceremony was akin to that of an elopement. Today, destination weddings are more the rule than the exception, as these so–called stolen moments have exploded into elaborate week-long ceremonies complete with extended family, orchid petals and exotic cuisine.

The destination wedding dress market has grown to match the market for quality specialty gowns. In the past, brides shopping for destination wedding dresses were met with slim pickings, often having to settle for a simple summer bridal gown or glorified prom dress. But thanks to the meteoric growth of the destination wedding craze, there is now a whole niche market dedicated to producing destination wedding dresses that feel truly special, elegant, and above all, bridal.

But what does one wear for a wedding on a sand-swept desert island, for nuptials under a gleaming waterfall or atop a sun–soaked cliff? What are the trends, the styles, the etiquette behind this developing dress genre?

While much of the charm of the destination wedding dress industry lies in the exotic mystery of these ethereal gowns, only Dessy's Destination Wedding Dress Trend Report reveals the crucial styles impacting these exotic fashions.

Strapless. Always a popular choice for brides, the strapless style is a particularly hot trend for destination wedding dresses. Both pretty and practical for a ceremony on a beach or in a tropical garden, strapless destination wedding dresses allow you to take full advantage of your tropical circumstances. As you walk down the aisle in your strapless destination wedding dress, you can enjoy feeling the sun blanketing your shoulders and the warm breeze grazing your bare arms. Strapless destination wedding gowns are as sensible as they are. You don't want to spend your ceremony sweltering in a high-neck dress or your reception dancing on the beach in heavy crinoline skirts. A strapless destination wedding dress is comfortable, fluid and appropriate. Get yours here.

Layers. Perhaps it's the way that layers seem to emulate the cascades of a waterfall that make this destination wedding dress trend so appealing. Layered skirts on destination wedding dresses create a textured, sophisticated vision that highlight the special work that went into your gown. Layers are also incredibly graceful because of the way they flow and sway gently as you glide down the aisle. The effect is ethereal and hypnotic and as you walk down in your softly billowing destination wedding dress, you will feel every inch an island princess. Get your princess destination wedding dresses here.

Slight Trains. If you are shopping for more traditional destination wedding dresses, consider a gown with a slight train. A wedding dress train is one of the most traditional elements equated with bridal ceremony, and having one will instantly make you feel like a real bride. Since a mile-long train doesn't travel well and may be inappropriate for destination wedding locales, the slight train adds just enough ceremony to be both manageable and magnificent. For added ritual, have a junior bridesmaid hold the train up as you walk down the aisle in your traditional destination wedding dress. Check out train styles here.

Bands, beads, and sparkle. Just because you are having a destination wedding, doesn't mean you aren't entitled to all the glitter and gleam of a traditional wedding. Modern destination wedding dresses today have gone from simple to stunning through the addition of special details. Take advantage of this shift by choosing a destination wedding dress with a decorative band, pretty crystal brooch, or pearl strewn skirt. These details will set your destination wedding dress apart and create a vision of bridal splendor.

Ornate backs. This trend extends from destination wedding dresses to the runways and all the fashion magazines. No matter where your wedding is this year, the bridal back is quickly becoming the hottest showpiece of the ceremony, and destination wedding dresses are no exception. Because of the temperate climates and laid-back atmospheres accompanying destination weddings, don't be afraid to indulge your sultry side in one of the gorgeous ornate-back destination wedding dresses. From dripping beads to criss–cross ribbons and exotic flowers, give your guests a last glimpse to remember when you walk down the aisle in a

beautiful back-fashionable destination wedding dress.

As you can see, all destination wedding dresses are not created equal. The destination wedding market is growing and expanding to develop its own trends, styles and seasonal do's and don'ts. For the latest fashion information on destination wedding dresses, only Dessy has the definitive guide. Click here to view examples of these hot bridal styles, and stop by again soon!

Bridesmaids Style Goes Beyond the Wedding Day

More than ever before, bridesmaid's dresses mirror the best trends from the fashion runways and red carpets. The dress, in fact, is one of the season's most appealing fashion statements, and both the bride and her attendants will delight in the selection. Whether sleeveless, off-the-shoulder, slip dress or two-piece dress, there's a look to suit every taste and to highlight the best features of each member of the bridal party.

Bridesmaids are very much in style! While the bride, naturally, takes center stage and is the star of that special day, elegant bridesmaid's dresses complement the bride's gown, as well as enhance the wedding's unique décor.

"The key for bridesmaids is to keep it simple and easy to wear," says Vivian Diamond, designer of the Dessy Collection (http://www.dessy.com/). "There are so many different body types to consider." It's a big plus that today's bridesmaid's dresses are a modern wear-again part of a wardrobe and have a post-wedding life perfect for a number of future dressed-up events.
The tea-length dress, one of the season's most graceful looks, features prominently in the Dessy collection in soft, fluid chiffon, georgette, lace and satin. Also beguiling are Dessy's dresses with asymmetrical, fluttery hemlines and double-tier layers, which bring a certain charm to the aisle and to the dance floor.

Strapless A-line and sheath dresses take the lead in the After Six collection in a variety of flattering lengths, rich fabrics and stunning tones. And the delicate floral-print dress, one of Spring/Summer's fashion winners, becomes a whimsical bridesmaid's dress in flowing chiffon. (a6.dessy.com)

Versatility and individuality are major considerations. Many brides are opting to have their attendants wear styles in the same fabrics, colors and various shades of a certain color flattering to each person. The Alfred Sung collection (http://www.alfredsungdresses.com/) features two-piece dresses and separates that are a popular alternative to the dress. This allows each maid to mix and match tops and skirts and purchase each in appropriate sizes.

Color is another standout fashion message, with the palette ranging from luscious pales to vibrant hues. Dessy's Vivian Diamond explains, "We're seeing lots of pink, both pale and vivid - pink is a definite choice." Satin, the most popular fabric, shows color beautifully, especially the citrus colors - orange, greens, yellows. "Although claret is the all-year-round most preferred shade," adds Diamond, "with destination weddings, there are infinite color options.

There are no set rules for bridesmaid's dresses - just a great variety of choices and styles. Today, the search is made so easy by simply going online to view the collections, and then visiting local retailers to purchase your favorites.

Bridesmaid Dresses by Dessy

Bridesmaid Dresses by Dessy
What's better than Dessy bridesmaid dresses? More dresses, of course! Dessy debuts luscious new bridesmaid dresses, perfect for the modern wedding.

You can purchase you Dessy Bridesmaid Dress online at Victoria's Bridal Couture.

This dress is Dessy 2515 and can be purchased at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_i6690575.html?catId=247957

Welcome to the After Six, Dessy & Alfred Sung Bridesmaid Dresses Blog

Welcome to the After Six, Dessy & Alfred Sung Bridesmaid Dresses Blog. This blog is designed to help with many of the questions you may have about the designer Dessy and the beautiful Bridesmaid dresses they create under the names After Six, Dessy and Alfred Sung.

We hope this blog will help in your decision about what to choose when looking for that perfect bridesmaid dress for you wedding.