The Perfect Fit

With so many styles and designers of wedding gowns, how do you find just the right one for your body type? Some dresses that look great on the models may not flatter your unique body characteristics. Here are some great tips for choosing wedding dresses that will compliment every body shape and size. More ...

What to Bring When Shopping for a Wedding Gown

Buying a wedding gown is not as simple as buying a winter coat or a spring suit, Mara Urshel and Ronald Rothstein write in "How to Buy Your Perfect Wedding Dress" (Simon & Schuster). The owners of Kleinfeld, a Brooklyn, N.Y., bridal salon, suggest packing a bag of 12 "essentials" that will help make a shopping trip more successful. More ...

Couture vs. Off-the-Rack

Shopping for your wedding gown should be an enjoyable and fun experience. But for many girls, it can be quite daunting. There are a myriad of designers and retail bridal shops to choose from, not to mention an endless range of wedding gown designs. Couture, the made to measure option, has alluring advantages, and yet for some, off-the-rack has its appeal also. There are quite significant differences between the two, though, and knowing these differences will help you to make an informed decision. More ...

Dealing with the Bridal Salon

There are many aspects to planning a wedding and as you embark on planning for the first time, it can be very overwhelming and stressful. One very important aspect of your planning is choosing a bridal salon. When choosing a bridal salon, you should consider a place that you feel comfortable with and that you can trust. More ...

Why Salons Shouldn’t Rip Tags From Bridal Gowns

You walk into a bridal shop, and there it is: The Dress. You try it on, and it looks and fits the way you always knew it would. Then you look for the tag and it’s not there. The salesperson tells you nonchalantly, “Oh, we always take them out; you can find out the manufacturer when you order.”

You’re suddenly unhappy. Perhaps you’re allergic to rayon, or you really love the look and feel of genuine silk. Perhaps it matters to you where your gown was made, because you try not to buy textiles from countries that employ sweatshop labor, or you are aware that different countries have differing standards in garment quality. Well, you are entitled to this information. More ...