Bridal Gowns

Jul 24, 2010




Bridal Gowns

Stunning Weddings and Bridal Gowns

Brides and grooms of today come up with wedding themes to make their big day more personal, unique and extraordinary. And as more and more women are attracted to non traditional bridal gowns, the over-all figure of the bride as well as the wedding setting are considered in selecting the perfect bridal gown.

The wedding is the most treasured and significant event in a couple’s life. To make it all the more extraordinary and unique, the brides and grooms of today place their personal touches and ideas on their weddings by coming up with wedding themes. Themes may depend on the location of the wedding ceremony and they can harmoniously merge certain customary concepts with the couple’s own style and good taste.

For instance, if you’re a bride who loves royalty concepts or experienced life’s battle and came out trumps you can have a dream fairytale (or Cinderella) themed wedding. Wearing that stunning princess gown, everyone’s eyes will be glued on you as you walk down the aisle to meet your prince charming. A castle designed wedding cake as well as silver ornaments as wedding favors are perfect for this theme.

Some grooms and brides go for butterfly themed weddings as butterflies are an emblem of fresh beginnings and this makes these attractive creatures a terrific theme for the great event. Desserts such as cupcakes with butterfly-shaped toppings or a butterfly logo featuring the couple’s photo that can go with all other wedding pieces such as favors and invitations can turn a butterfly themed wedding impressive. Color themed events such as jade green weddings are preferred by many too. As the nature’s color, green blends perfectly for spring occasions especially weddings at exotic locales and garden sites. Green fruits like lemons can be gorgeously combined with flowers or set in cocktail glasses.

Undoubtedly, the bride is the focus of every wedding event as families and guests are all around her. It’s very critical therefore that you’re wearing a bridal gown that flawlessly fits your physique, personality, style, as well as your wedding theme and venue.

A lot of brides nowadays are fascinated with unconventional gowns. In recent times, they declare their marriage vows in modern designs including ivory, blue, and pink colors and in tea length bridal dresses. An Ivory Bridal gown has become a favorite yet only a small number of brides can do well with it. Ivory is perfect for dark-skinned or olive skinned brides while beige is a hit for fair skinned. Taffeta, tulle and brocades used to be the most well-liked fabrics for bridal dresses; however their application have come down today. Chiffon and organza are ideal for weddings held outdoors.

After you have decided on the bridal gown design, know if that design highlights your figure. Sure enough you can flaunt your good physique with modesty. A gown with sleeves that embraces your figure from neck down to ankle, suits best if you’ve got a slender body and curvatures to display. Gowns with big skirts and ruffled sleeves are a no-no if you wish to look slender as this will cause you to appear bigger. If you are a petite bride you ought to choose a v-neck or sweetheart gown which will create length making you look taller. Stay away from straight necklines because you will look shorter with them. You should also avoid straight necklines if you have square or wide shoulders. Except for slim and tall figured brides, you must shun bridal gowns with bias cut since they reveal the bulges and stress hips.

The venue of your wedding can inspire your gown design options too. Weddings held at beaches are typically intimate and informal. For this setting, a clear-cut dress made of light material like chiffon is perfect as the dress will sway along in the gentle wind. If you tie the knot in a church, you can have a broad selection of customary gown choices. However you need to think about your wedding’s whole formality. For an afternoon wedding in a church and a garden reception afterwards, you may go for a Bridal Dress that’s not too formal than if you’re saying “I do” in a sunset site with a formal banquet next. You can show off a strapless gown with short train and unfussy, elegant lines for the afternoon ceremony. A gown with a longer veil and train is ideal for the sunset ceremony.

Opting for your bridal gown is an exciting as well as vital decision you’ll take as regards to your wedding. And with your wedding gown selected as well as theme in place, you can have the time of your life on your big day!

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“Most young ladies are impressed by this A line wedding dress at their first glance. We believe you are no exception. The A line wedding dress offers a popular neckline for brides seeking a stylish and versatile look. Made of high quality material, soft for touching.”

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“This Layered Wedding Dress is made of high quality material, soft for touching and comfortable enough for wearing.The layered design of the short wedding dress is more dramatic in appearance than any other wedding dresses without ornaments. With unique strapless design, show your infinite charm. The Layered Wedding Dress fits for a summer garden wedding or yacht wedding. The gown with modified sweetheart neckline, elegant bodice and back. You and your lover will have a romantic wedding. With this Mini Wedding Dress, you will definitely be the most charming and elegant one on your wedding ceremony.Show your infinite charm, you will be more beautiful.”

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“Are you looking for a beautiful A line wedding dress? The strapless style dress features the embroidered detail and layered design which creates beauty. This kind of A line wedding dress is made of high quality satin material, soft for touching and comfortable enough for wearing. The design is more dramatic in appearance than any other gown without ornaments. Show your infinite charm, you will be more beautiful with this A line wedding dress. Don’t miss it!”

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“Charm and royal, this empire wedding dress make of high quality satin material, soft for touching and comfortable enough for wearing. The design of the empire wedding dress is more dramatic in appearance than any other wedding dresses without ornaments. Show your infinite charm, you will be more beautiful.”

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Bridal Flower Hair Clip 428


$27.5


This beautiful 5" flower bridal hair clip will add the perfect finishing touch to your bridal or bridesmaids gowns Available in White Ivory Red Black or Pink Size 5"

KAPP,RICHARD & THE GOWNS: LUNCHBOX


KAPP,RICHARD & THE GOWNS: LUNCHBOX


$10.79


KAPP,RICHARD & THE GOWNS: LUNCHBOX

Glamorous Gowns and Terrific Tiaras


Glamorous Gowns and Terrific Tiaras


$4.99


Glamorous Gowns and Terrific Tiaras

4 Hoop Ruffle Bridal Wedding Dress Crinoline Petticoat


4 Hoop Ruffle Bridal Wedding Dress Crinoline Petticoat


$31.89


“You are looking at this Luxury Bridal Wedding Gown Crinoline Bridal Petticoat. This Bridal Petticoat is made of high quality material, soft for touching and comfortable enough for wearing. This Bridal Petticoat is in standard white color which can accommodate any colors of gowns. This crinoline Bridal Petticoat is made of three-layer of high quality net ruffle skirt and a comfortable lining to protect your skin. The unique design of this Bridal Petticoat is beautiful, easy fit and good ventilation effect. This luxury Petticoat Skirt is of top quality, designed to support bridal wedding gowns, quinceanera gowns, prom dresses, vintage gowns and pageant gowns. With these Wedding Petticoats under your gown, you will be the most charming lady.”

Da Vinci Bridal 8410


Da Vinci Bridal 8410


$670


<P>Davinci Bridal 8410 Soft tulle Aline gown with simple satin contrast band under chest at empire line Lace applique add a soft touch through the ruched tulle and slight pickups on the skirt<P>Colors Diamond WhiteGold WhiteGold Diamond WhiteDiamond White WhiteWhite <P><strong>Quick Ship<strong>Size 220 in Diamond WhiteGold or Whitewhite are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time & gowns with color change on sash also have a 56 delivery time<P>

Wrist Length Satin Bridal Gloves


Wrist Length Satin Bridal Gloves


$6.29


“No matter who you are, what your personal preference or style is, there is simply something undeniable about the classic nature wedding gloves bring to a bridal look.This Wrist Length Bridal Gloves is made of high quality material. It is elegant and gorgeous. When you wear this exquisite White Bridal Gloves, you will be a most beautiful and happiness bride. The Satin Bridal Gloves have just a touch of satin to give them a perfect and comfortable fit to any size hand. Satin Bridal Gloves can add just the right finishing touch to your bridal ensemble. They look fabulous with any strapless gowns. The Wrist Length Bridal Gloves are the lovely pair of formal gloves. Breathe well and keep your hands good condition. This Satin Bridal Gloves is a must have accessory in you wedding ceremony!”

Elegant Crystal & Freshwater Pearl Bridal Comb 8151


Elegant Crystal & Freshwater Pearl Bridal Comb 8151


$65.5


This floral bridal comb is vintageinspired and lovely Mesh fabric and lace petals are arranged into a flower design that sparkle with freshwater pearls rhinestones bugle beads and sequins The piece measures 4 wide and 312 tall Coordinates with both White or Light Ivory Bridal Gowns Size 4 wide and 312 tall

Davinci Bridal Collection 8342


Davinci Bridal Collection 8342


$405


<P>Davinci Bridal 8342 Satin aline gown with deep vneck Ruched straps and Ruched satin sash extends into long ties down back of dress <P>Colors White Ivory <P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in white or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<

Davinci Bridal Collection 8341


Davinci Bridal Collection 8341


$405


<P>Davinci Bridal 8341 Chiffon Halter neck gown side drape pleating Aline shape<P>Colors White Ivory <P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in white or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<

Davinci Bridal Collection 8350


Davinci Bridal Collection 8350


$423


<P>Davinci Bridal 8350 Taffeta strapless gown with light asymmetrical pleating through dropped waist Accented with beaded applique over bodice and side of gathers<P>Colors WhiteSilver WhiteWhite IvorySilver IvoryIvory <P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in WhiteSilver or IvorySilver are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns sizes 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Davinci Bridal Collection 8347


Davinci Bridal Collection 8347


$351


<P>Davinci Bridal 8347 Satin strapless aline gown with asymmetrical pleating that wraps around the waistline Asymmetrical embroidered beading adorn the seam before the smooth slimming skirt<P>Colors WhiteSilver WhiteWhite IvorySilver IvoryIvory <P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in WhiteSilver or IvorySilver are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns sizes 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Davinci Bridal Collection 8345


Davinci Bridal Collection 8345


$513


<P>Davinci Bridal 8345 All over lace with slight sweetheart neck Mermaid shape gown accented with Satin gathered band at empire with silvercrystal broach<P>Colors White Ivory <P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in white or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<

Da Vinci Bridal 8393


Da Vinci Bridal 8393


$531


<P>Davinci Bridal 8393 Stunning Aline gown with detailed beading on bodice Mock band with matching beading smooth Aline dress and vertical beaded lace<P>Colors WhiteSilver IvorySilver<P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in WhiteSilver or IvorySilver are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Da Vinci Bridal 8404


Da Vinci Bridal 8404


$801


<P>Davinci Bridal 8404 Sweetheart neck with with cross over bodice crystal banding sits just under empire line the rest of the bodice has wrap around rouching lace organza skirt with scalloped lace edge <P>Colors White or Ivory<P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in White or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Da Vinci Bridal 8407


Da Vinci Bridal 8407


$387


<P>Davinci Bridal 8407 Strapless satin gown with detailed side wrap throught the gown<P>Colors White or Ivory<P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in White or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Da Vinci Bridal 8412


Da Vinci Bridal 8412


$580


<P>Davinci Bridal 8412 A delicate combination of taffeta and lace Bodice is lined with lace edging Ruched bodice comes together at the side front bodice Aline <P>Colors White or Ivory<P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in White or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Da Vinci Bridal 8414


Da Vinci Bridal 8414


$430


<P>Davinci Bridal 8414 Stunning Satin with over lapping pleating that cris crosses over the bodice Dropped waist with smooth front skirt Back of gown has pleated skirt with buttons extending down the entire back of the gown<P>Colors White or Ivory<P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in White or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Da Vinci Bridal 8416


Da Vinci Bridal 8416


$480


<P>Davinci Bridal 8416 Sophisticated over the shoulder Natural waist line with wrap bodice accenting band at dropped waist adorned with crystal and pearl brooch Aline silhouette<P>Colors White or Diamond white<P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in White or Diamond white are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Da Vinci Bridal 8417


Da Vinci Bridal 8417


$541


<P>Davinci Bridal 8417 Colar neck Halter with Vneck Wrapped gown Aline silhouette Full back with button detail Bodice front is adorned with crystal applique<P>Colors White or Ivory<P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in White or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Davinci Bridal Collection 8385


Davinci Bridal Collection 8385


$405


<P>Davinci Bridal 8385 Aline gown with vertical beaded lace slight sweetheart neck Stunning presence dress with lace edged<P>Colors Ivory White<P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in White or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Davinci Bridal Collection 8384


Davinci Bridal Collection 8384


$459


<P>Davinci Bridal 8384 Empire gown with pleated chiffon sweetheart neck Chiffon Flowers adorn a onestrap gown Corset back<P>Colors Ivory White <P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in White or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Davinci Bridal Collection 8382


Davinci Bridal Collection 8382


$531


<P>Davinci Bridal 8382 Gorgeous halter neck gown with beaded empire line Lace lined gown with scalloped lace on edge<P>Colors Ivory White<P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in White or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Davinci Bridal Collection 8378


Davinci Bridal Collection 8378


$621


<P>Davinci Bridal 8378 Stunning tulle Cinderella gown with beautiful silver embroidery adorning bodice and skirt<P>Colors IvorySilver; WhiteSilver<P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in Whitesilver or IvorySilver are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns sizes 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Davinci Bridal Collection 8377


Davinci Bridal Collection 8377


$495


<P>Davinci Bridal 8377 All over Lace Rouched bodice empire line band detailed with beading Aline silhouette scalloped lace adorn hem and continues around train<P>Colors White Ivory<P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in White or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>

Davinci Bridal Collection 8376


Davinci Bridal Collection 8376


$513


<P>Davinci Bridal 8376 Taffeta gown with Asymmetrical pleating gown is adorned with lace appliques strapless gown with pleated bodice<P>Colors White Ivory<P><strong>Quick Ship<strong> Size 220 in White or Ivory are available on the 2 week ship Estimate delivery would be 34 weeks with shipping time Gowns size 2230 have a 56 week delivery time<P>



 Accessories


Accessories


$3.05


For today’s bride, the dress is merely the beginning: simple gowns share the spotlight with sparkling jewelry, glamorous shoes, graceful tiaras, and elegant purses and gloves. Beautifully photographed and informatively written, this bridal guide is filled with stylish ideas for dreamy headpieces, veils, footwear, and other accessories from today’s top bridal designers, and helpful hints for finding the perfect accessories to complement any dress.

 Bridal Bargains Gift Set


Bridal Bargains Gift Set


$55.02


Weddings can be so challenging that after the wealth of details in planning, the actual event can seem anticlimactic and even problematic as the costs sink in. But it need not be so, according to experts Alan and Denise Fields. A perfect gift for the bride- and/or groom-to-be, this two-book package contains everything needed to lose those pre- and post wedding blues. Bridal Bargains features an enormous array of cost-savers, in every area of concern, from wedding gowns and pictures, to what to ask the site coordinator or bridal planner, to how to trawl cyberspace for bargains without getting taken. In short, Bridal Bargains thoroughly addresses the before, during, and after of this seminal event with the most current, accurate information. Completing this must-have set is the organizer, spiral-bound to lay flat for maximum usage, and containing colorful calendars, checklists, and worksheets to keep all those details easily in view and firmly under control.

 Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget


Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget


$4.59


In this newly expanded edition, readers will find current, comprehensive information on keeping this important event reasonably priced and fun. It includes 101 new tips to personalize a wedding, information on getting married abroad, and reviews of new bride couture.From The Publisher:As always, we try to make the book better with enhanced reviews and more bargain tips. This marks the 7th edition of Bridal Bargains, which is celebrating its 15th year of publication (yep we first published our wedding bargain tips back in 1990! How time flies!). We have added a dozen new bridal gown and bridesmaid designer reviews, including our take on which designers have the best value today. We’ve got more discount online sources for gowns, veils and accessories. In this edition, we’ll update the new trend of designer-owned factory stores and the latest bargains with bridesmaids dresses from department stores and mail-order catalogs. And we didn’t forget the guys-this edition includes a beefed up section on tuxedos with more tips, advice and bargains. The chapter on invitations now has even more sources for do-it-yourself paper and invites . . . and we’ll explore the increasing number of web sites that let you see a proof of your invite online. In photography, we’ve got the latest news on digital photo albums, a new trend that is radically changing on wedding photo albums look.

 Bridal Gowns: The Basics of Designing, Fitting & Sewing Your Wedding Dress


Bridal Gowns: The Basics of Designing, Fitting & Sewing Your Wedding Dress


$269.17


This book is written for home sewers who want to create their own special gowns and for professional dressmakers who want to enhance their bridal sewing repertoire. Special dressmaker tips are included throughout the book and are especially useful for professional sewers. These tips are designed to give dressmakers specific information on dealing with customers, helping them make the many decisions about their gowns, and helping dressmakers with the business side of their custom sewing service. Full of detailed photographs, this book includes sections on fabric, fit, bridal sewing basics, sewing special fabrics, lace, headpieces, and veils.

 Carry Me Over the Threshold: A Christian Guide to Wedding Traditions


Carry Me Over the Threshold: A Christian Guide to Wedding Traditions


$15.99


Create a wedding that reflects your Christian values with this guide to wedding traditionsDo you know where your favorite wedding traditions came from? Do you want to create a wedding that reflects your Christian faith and practice? From ”something borrowed, something blue” to white veils and bridal gowns, from orange blossoms to tossing rice at the happy couple, you”ll learn about the meaning and historical significance of traditions for before, during, and after the wedding. For every Christian bride who wants to let her light shine, Carry Me Over the Threshold will help you create a memorable wedding that reflects your deepest spiritual values.

 Enchanted Dolls' House Paper Doll


Enchanted Dolls’ House Paper Doll


$7.95


Adorable Hattie and beautiful Lucinda are members of the lovely The Enchanted Dolls” House family. Now available as paper dolls, they have magnificent press-out wardrobes. Hattie”s Late Victorian wardrobe consists of ball gowns, street clothes, nightwear, and myriad accessories, while Lucinda, engaged to Albert in The Enchanted Dolls” House, sports three exquisite Victorian and Edwardian wedding dresses, plus bridal wear replete with veils, bouquets, shoes, and more. Each doll has a sturdy stand, and a unique, easy-to-dress design allows outfits to be slipped over the dolls” heads and viewed from both front and back. The dolls and wardrobes fit neatly in a pretty storage envelope tied with a matching satin ribbon, but one can hardly imagine them spending much time there: Hattie and Lucinda”s owners will be far too busy playing with them!

 English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century


English Women’s Clothing in the Nineteenth Century


$34.95


Remarkably thorough descriptions, information about hundreds of fashions: morning dresses, riding outfits, bridal gowns, more. Also millinery, footwear, etc. Based on contemporary sources. Indispensable for costume and fashion students. Bibliography.

 Franklin Simon Fashion Catalog for 1923


Franklin Simon Fashion Catalog for 1923


$22.39


Entertaining chronicle of finely crafted wearing apparel: luxurious, fur-trimmed evening wraps, bridal gowns and fashionably correct riding habits for women; attractive accessories for men; stylish, well-made clothing for children, beautiful samples of costume jewelry, handbags, millinery, shoes, lingerie and much more. Excellent source of royalty-free material for graphic artists; valuable information for fashion historians and collectors. 502 illus.

 Gothic Bride Adult Costume


Gothic Bride Adult Costume


$17.05


Gothic Bride Adult costume includes poly and lace top, satin skirt, lace glovelettes, veil with black roses trim and barb wire accessories. Put a spin on the traditional white gowns and walk down the aisle in gothic style. Work your magic and mesmerize a few suitors with this unique bridal costume at the next Halloween bash.

 Gothic Bride Adult Costume


Gothic Bride Adult Costume


$17.05


Gothic Bride Adult costume includes poly and lace top, satin skirt, lace glovelettes, veil with black roses trim and barb wire accessories. Put a spin on the traditional white gowns and walk down the aisle in gothic style. Work your magic and mesmerize a few suitors with this unique bridal costume at the next Halloween bash.

 I Do: 100 Years of Wedding Fashion


I Do: 100 Years of Wedding Fashion


$30.55


Filled with entrancing text and lavish photos, this guide offers a captivating review of glamorous bridal gowns over the last century. Also includes gowns of the rich and famous from the Edwardian era to Hollywood movie-stars. 350 illustrations.

 Legendary Brides: The World's Most Celebrated Weddings and How to Recreate Their Magic


Legendary Brides: The World’s Most Celebrated Weddings and How to Recreate Their Magic


$62.22


Let the something borrowed for your own special day be inspired by the most celebrated weddings ever Jacqueline Bouvier, Lady Diana Spencer, Grace Kelly, Wallis Simpson, Carolyn Bessette … Each name evokes an individual style that still fascinates the world and continues to influence fashion. Now, the unforgettable weddings of these legendary women — along with other famous brides of the past century — are chronicled for the first time in a single, highly illustrated volume that is sure to provide inspiration and ideas for a new generation of brides. From Queen Victoria’s lavish court wedding in 1840 to Carolyn Bessette’s intimate and understated ceremony on Cumberland Island in 1996, each of the weddings featured in this charming and informative book set the stage for the bridal and entertaining styles of the day. And each of them contributed, in a unique way, to the wedding traditions that young brides still follow. But Legendary Brides is much more than just a lovely look back at the past. Author Letitia Baldrige — with the same grace, humor, and command of etiquette that marked her tenure as social secretary for the Kennedy White House — offers authoritative, practical, and often amusing, advice on every aspect of planning a wedding today. And with skill and insight, she borrows unique touches from a century of memorable weddings and reinterprets them eloquently for a new generation of brides. Lavishly illustrated contemporary features provide timeless ideas for gowns, flowers, cakes, music, invitations, table settings, and more. And a highly readable text with rarely seen photographs and illustrations recreates the atmosphere of each legendary wedding in fascinating detail, making this a delightful book to read and enjoy as well as an indispensable sourcebook for anyone planning a wedding. As Letitia Baldrige says in her Introduction, now that we have entered a new century, young and old alike are hungry for beauty, traditi

 Plus Size Gothic Bride Adult Costume


Plus Size Gothic Bride Adult Costume


$20.85


Plus Size Gothic Bride Adult costume includes poly and lace top, satin skirt, lace glovelettes, veil with black roses trim and barb wire accessories. Put a spin on the traditional white gowns and walk down the aisle in gothic style. Work your magic and mesmerize a few suitors with this unique bridal costume at the next Halloween bash.

 The Bride's Guide to Wedding Photography


The Bride’s Guide to Wedding Photography


$3.03


With the comprehensive, valuable advice found in these pages, a bride can decide what she wants from her wedding photography–a traditional style, or a more journalistic feel. Will time be allotted for formal portraits of family and the bridal party? Which gowns, flowers, veils, makeup, and poses look best in photos? Brides-to-be can examine every option, and learn what they need about technical choices including the pros and cons of digital photography. From different packages to enlargements and albums, they’ll get the scoop on how to use their time wisely, look their best, get the most for their money, deal with overtime, and even tip properly.

 The Wedding Dress


The Wedding Dress


$45.86


The perfect gift for an engagement or bridal shower, this sentimental treasury of wedding gowns throughout history is a joyous source of inspiration, with sumptuous, full-color photos that reveal every detail.

 The Wedding Dress: 300 Years of Bridal Fashions


The Wedding Dress: 300 Years of Bridal Fashions


$50


From the romance of its evolution to the splendor of its design, the wedding dress is unlike any other garment, a talisman from a fantasy world, the manifestation of dreams coming true. This book draws on wedding garments in the V&A”s renowned collection along with photographs, letters, memoirs, and newspaper accounts to explore the history of the white wedding dress and the traditions that have developed around it from 1700 to today, when designers from Vera Wang to Vivienne Westwood continue to challenge the aesthetic. Paintings, drawings, and wedding photos depict queens, princesses, celebrities, and everyday women–including Kate Middleton–in their gowns. The text considers the dress in the context of the commercialization of weddings that began in the Victorian era. The Wedding Dress is not only about costume, but also about the cultivation of the image of the bride.

 Wedding Dress Across Cultures


Wedding Dress Across Cultures


$120.5


Although the Victorian white wedding dominates western bridal dress and large portions of former colonial empires, marriage rituals vary significantly throughout the world. The Japanese, for instance, combine both traditional ceremonies with receptions utilizing western approaches to dress. In the Andes the bride will personally create a multi-layered dress to showcase her weaving skills. Berber brides in Morocco wear binding clothing that covers their faces, a notable contrast to Canadian prairie-province brides whose stylized gowns individualize and enhance body shape. This engaging book examines the evolution and ritual functions of wedding attire within the context of particular cultures. It raises questions as to the relationship between contemporary wedding attire and traditional values. It discusses the changes international migrations have had upon the wedding dress of several ethnic groups. It provides insights into numerous societal relationships to weddings, such as the ban on bridal-produced embroidery in dowries in India, the challenges individual values have to larger societal ones in themed weddings, and the relationship between the return to pre-western attire and identity politics. Exploring these issues, the authors provide unusual insights into the centrality of dress in shaping individual identity as well as its importance in reflecting cultural values and ideals.

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