Trend - Keith Lissner Demi-Couture

Your bridesmaids could make a statement in reasonably priced Keith Lissner demi-couture dresses! His beautifully crafted creations for Fall 2009 are now available for online purchase.

Tip - Verify Sizes And Availability Of Bridesmaid Dresses

Before making the ultimate decision on a bridesmaid dress, be sure to contact the designer, retailer or boutique that you plan to purchase from. Make sure they have the proper range of sizes needed for your wedding party. Few things are more frustrating then finding a dress you love and can't wait to see your girls in, only to find out it's being discontinued or is only available in a size 2!

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Trend - J Crew For You

It's about time! J/k....but we are pretty excited.
J Crew now has select wedding and bridesmaid dresses available at some J Crew locations. Check out their site to find the store nearest you and call to see if they have your fave in stock.

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Trend - Designer Bridesmaid Dresses

Shopping for the perfect bridesmaid dress can be a difficult undertaking while planning your wedding. You have so many things to consider and each bridesmaid's body shape and style are different. If you can select a dress that they are sure to love, and can actually be worn again, you will be pleased with the final decision. Monique Lhuillier's new bridesmaid collection may be your answer! With eight styles to choose from in a number of colors ranging from $275 - $340, you're sure to find something you like and your bridesmaids don't have to break the bank fitting in.

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Potential Bridesmaid Dress!

Well...the bridesmaid dress I ordered from Nordstrom arrived today!!! I have been patiently (ok...well, impatiently) waiting for it to arrive since I ordered it and greeted the UPS driver at the door. :)

It's a silk chiffon halter in the perfect color...Pool Party!! My new favorite shade of blue you ask?? That's right. Pool Party!Where are all my BMs when I need them?! j/k. Although, I really wish that one of them was available to come try this on. I tried it on, but they are all a little more enhanced below the declote than I am and it would look much better on them. If I don't see one of them by tomorrow morning, I may have to stalk one of them to try it on. :)

I ordered it big so my pal, who will be 8 months prego by then, can try it on with the fake belly! That will be the true dress test. If I'm this excited about a potential bridesmaid dress coming in the mail, imagine what I'll be like when my wedding dress comes in! I already said today that I may have to keep it at a bridesmaid's house so I don't try it on too much or show Mr. D. OOHHHH....and I found out today that it will be here in a few short weeks!! Good thing I'm training tomorrow. Better go have my glass of wine now. Don't tell my trainer. :P

Tip - Consult Your Bridesmaids

When deciding on bridesmaid dresses, be sure to consider everyone's shape, level of comfort as well as ceremony location. Are your brides top heavy? Are you getting married in a church? Would a fitted satin dress be form flattering on all your maids? Will anyone be pregnant? Does anyone have tattoos you don't want visible?
You will never be able to please everyone and everyone's styles could be different, but it's still important to consider the above questions when choosing their dresses.

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Trend - Hello Pashmina

Pick up a comforting pashmina shawl for your great bridesmaids in a complementing color of your choice. The great thing about shopping at Nimli is that not only are they affordable, but this is a company devoted to providing natural, organic and sustainable lifestyle products.

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J Crew Sale Til Thursday!

Check out some great deals on J Crew with an additional 20% off! They have some cute dresses on sale that would look great on some bridesmaids and look great to their wallets!

Bella Donna Bridal Salon - Sample Sale!

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to purchase name brand bridesmaid and bridal gowns as well as accessories at a highly discounted rate! Bella Donna Bridal Salon will be holding their sample sale from January 9th - February 9th.

Call today to schedule an appointment with their friendly, knowledgeable consultants.

2663 Town and Country Place
Sacramento, California 95821
916.481.5065
BellaDonnaBride.com

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Trend - Stay Sharp

Many retailers realize that our generation of brides are shopping for the majority of their wedding day necessities online. Retailers such as Blue Fly are catching on and trying to update their online shopping capabilities to meet the needs of all brides. Visit www.bluefly.com/wedding to check out their new wedding additions!

Tip - Dress Considerations

During your bridal and bridesmaid dress shopping excursion, be sure to keep in mind that your dress should complement the reception setting and the bridesmaids dresses should harmonize with your dress and the reception design.Photo courtesy of Profinish Design

Celebrate the Holidays Early

It's here...Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale starts today! Your place to find your rehearsal dinner dress, potential bridesmaid dresses, wedding day shoes and maybe just a few new pieces to celebrate your newlywed status to come! If you need me...I'll be at Nordstrom!

Trend - Color Me Up

There's nothing that says all your bridesmaids need to wear the exact same dress! Having your bridesmaids in different color dresses really adds some flare to your wedding! If you are all about keeping some uniformity while punching up the color, pick a few of your favorite accent colors in the same style dress. If you really want to mix it up have each dress in a different style too. Your bridesmaids may appreciate this too since certain colors are flattering to certain skin types, hair colors, etc.Design feature provided by David's Bridal

BCBG Says "Fall" Into Style With A Sale

Looking for bridesmaid dresses? BCBG Maxazria is kicking off their fall line with a sale, with up to 50% off! Check it out!
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David's Bridal - "One Love" Contest

David's Bridal is hosting "One Love", a contest asking soon-to-bes to share their story of when they knew their guy was the one.The winner will receive a package valued at $5270 including a $1500 gift certificate towards a honeymoon, the choice of the following: one wedding gown, up to four bridesmaids dresses, one bridal accessory, up to four bridal party gifts, up to five tuxedo rental packages and a choice of his and her wedding bands from Ice.com. Check out the contest now!

All entries must be received by October 20.

Trend - Hidden Pockets

Can I put this in your purse? Can you hold this for me? How many times have you asked those questions when you're perfectly placed into a bridesmaid's dress? Check out some super cute bridesmaid dresses with little hidden pockets to keep your tissue and lipstick in. Oh, how convenient!

Photos provided by J Crew (L column), Norstrom (Middle column), Banana Republic (R column)

Trend - Bridesmaid Dresses You CAN Wear Again

If you've seen 27 Dresses, you know the most repeated phrase was "The best thing is, I can wear this again!" We all know that's what you say as your standing there in a lime green floor length gown with a brown sash. Something that brides are leaning towards is finding more affordable dresses that you can actually wear again! J Crew, Nordstrom's and Banana Republic have some amazing bridesmaid dress that won't break the bank and have rewear appeal.
Another option is assigning a color and length that you desire and letting the girls pick out and purchase their own. This way they're guaranteed to be happy and while your color scheme isn't sacrificed, a little creativity is added by having different style dresses.
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Tip - Bridesmaid Reminders

When selecting bridesmaid dresses and shoes keep in mind different body shapes, ages and other factors like tattoos or large birthmarks. Just be aware of what you're comfortable with your bridesmaids showing on your wedding day and make sure to discuss the options with them to see if there's anything you could choose that may make them uncomfortable. A happy bridesmaid is a helpful bridesmaid.
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Tip - Fitting Is More Than A Dress

Be sure to try on your undergarments with your dress with enough time to get new pieces if necessary. Don't be caught at the alter with an ill fitting garment that you're constantly adjusting. This goes for bridesmaids too.Tip provided by Dynamite Weddings
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Bridesmaid Auction

I'm sure that many of you have heard this story recently, but I had to share. Kelly Gray, a bride-to-be in Virginia decided to auction off a position to be a bridesmaid in her 2009 wedding on eBay.Her plans weren't anything extravagant, but were proving to be too much for their combined annual salary of $32,000. She was spinning her wheels to come up with a way to raise money for her and fiance Karl's wedding day, when a friend suggested eBay. People have bid on some unique auctions on the site, why not a bridal position? The story received countrywide media attention and the winner is... the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group! That's right! They have decided to sponsor the wedding and will pick the bridesmaid or bridesman that will represent them.

For more info check out msnbc.com, where we found out about this 21st century Cinderella story or to visit the auction, check out eBay!

Photo courtesy of eBay.