The Perfect Dress

The most important dress a girl will wear is her wedding dress. So, with so many to chose from how do you find that perfect dress? One of our local favorites, Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the Shore offers some great tips for making the search a little easier ...

1. Secure your wedding date and venue

Before beginning to shop for your gown, you should have your wedding date and venue secured. Your decision will be much easier to make if you can envision yourself wearing your gown in the setting of your wedding.

2. Set a budget

In creating your wedding budget, be sure to include a realistic budget for your wedding attire. Your budget should include an allocation for not only the gown, but accessories (bra, veil, jewelry and shoes), alterations and gown cleaning and preservation after the wedding.

It is very important to articulate your budget to the sales associate when shopping for your gown. You do not want to fall in love with something that does not fit your budget.

3. Do your research

Prior to beginning to shop, research salons that carry designers that meet your taste level and budget. Evaluate the types of stores that you like to shop in for your everyday clothes and be sure that you select the correct shopping environment for you. If you are a department store shopper, a larger bridal salon with a large selection of gowns may be the right fit for you. If you prefer to shop in small boutiques, then a smaller, more intimate bridal store would most likely be best for you.

Visit the salon’s website before calling to set an appointment to ensure that the selection and price range meets your needs. It is also helpful to read the bridal blogs to find out what other brides to be have to say about the stores that you plan to visit.

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Dress the Part: tips for the groom

The blazer, white shirt and light-colored trousers...The linen suit in a lighter color such as sand or wheat...or a classic look in navy blue or charcoal gray with a white shirt and dark tie. Take a cue from your celebration surroundings and these helpful tips:

Classic grooms' clothing that's perfectly tailored to the formality of your occasion.

Resort Wear: for beachfront celebrations and daytime fetes. A summer linen or seersucker suit is gorgeous and If the vibe is laid back, ditch the tie.

Semi Formal: for cocktail receptions and evening affairs. Dress up or down your gray or navy suit with the perfect accessories to match your color palette.

Black Tie: for the formal evening affair, it doesn't get more debonair than a classic tux with a streamlined, modern fit.

Ready, set, go

bridesmaids fashion freedom!

Strategies to give your bridesmaids fashion freedom, while keeping a unified look.

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Same Color, Different Styles...

Most designers offer a range of options in the same fabrics. You get the color you've always wanted; and get dresses that fit your girls individual shapes!

Same Style, Complementary Colors...

Keep continuity with a simple shape, but vary the shades to match the setting, think wildflowers and green grass or an array of jewel tones.

see more of our favorite collections and latest looks @ http://www.bellabridesmaid.com/

lovely little details - Sequin Newport

Sequin New York, is a fabulous costume jewelry studio in midtown Manhattan. They design and manufacture their own brand of jewelry as well as private label collections for a variety of major retailers and fashion designers.

With an eclectic eye for design, Sequin pieces are always full of whimsy and femininity! Believing in the simple notion that everyone deserves beautiful and unique pieces to compliment their personality.

Sequin bangles

check out their fun collections and find your statement piece or gifts for the girls locally at Sequin studios located on Bellevue Avenue and Lower Thames. Happy Shopping!