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Bridesmaids Dresses
Fit for a New Mom
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:00am
Whether one of your bridesmaids will be sporting or a bump or if she recently had a baby and now has a larger bosom to contend with, your pregnant/new-mom ’maids will want to be comfortable and look their best on your big day. Here, three bridal experts weigh in on mama-friendly fashion. For Pregnant Ladies The best silhouette when you’re expecting is an empire waist (a fitted bodice ending…
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How to: Choosing the bridesmaids’ dress
article by Jana Eisenberg | posted on April 30, 2013 at 1:00am
In order to get a current view of trends in bridesmaids apparel these days, I found the perfect “tour guide”: my co-worker, Laura Caya (nee Henninger). A native of Williamsville, she’s 25 and she’s been a bridesmaid four times over the last six years. Plus she just got married on December 29, with a bridal party that included six bridesmaids. Since I have never been a bridesmaid, and my…
Decor & Favors
Green on the Scene
article by Megan Patsavas - CTW Features | posted on March 15, 2013 at 10:47am
The Pantone Color Institute’s 2013 Color of the Year gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “going green.” Emerald (Pantone 17-5641) was selected as the new “it” color based on what designers and jewelers around the world are doing, and because of it’s meaning, says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Emerald green, as a symbolic color, speaks to…
Bridesmaids Dresses
Bridesmaid Style
article by Nola Sarkisian-Miller - CTW Features | posted on February 04, 2013 at 1:00am
Bridesmaids don’t have to silently seethe anymore when it comes to their attire. Their gowns are getting a fashion boost, influenced by the high designs of bridal gowns themselves along with the parade of style strutting down the ready-to-wear runways. In the past season, so many bridesmaid styles are featuring one-shoulder silhouettes, peplum skirts and thigh-high slits, all of which borrow…
Wedding Planners
Elevate the traditional wedding with contemporary flair
article by ARA Content | posted on January 31, 2013 at 10:16am
If long-standing wedding traditions seem a little confining and out of date for your modern nuptial celebration, you’re not alone. Lifestyles are trending toward practical and tasteful simplification. An easy-going elegance and a balance of formality and fun is now the norm. So you might ask, “How can creative couples introduce more contemporary options to their celebrations yet still craft a…
Wedding Planners
Getting Your Groom to Think Pink
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on September 15, 2012 at 5:00am
Take off those rose-colored glasses, gals. Although pink is certainly a popular color for all-things wedding, it’s also a notoriously girlie, frilly hue. But even if your groom isn’t tickled pink by the initial idea of using it in his big-day aesthetic, these expert tips can help you do it anyway – in a way that he will like, too. Combine & Conquer Make pink more pleasing by pairing it…
Bridesmaids Dresses
Coloring the wedding
article by Metro Creative | posted on July 09, 2012 at 9:25am
Bridesmaids are an important part of the wedding party, and most brides opt to have a handful of close friends and family members play a special role in the wedding. Choosing a gown and a color that will flatter all of the bridesmaids typically takes a little work. An overwhelming majority of couples choose to have a formal wedding. The average number of bridesmaids for these formal weddings is…
Decor & Favors
Picking Your Palette
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on April 04, 2012 at 7:00am
Want a dreamy, romantic vibe for your upcoming I Do’s? Consider a palette of pale pink and champagne. Just want to have fun? Go for bold pairings of vibrant hues, such as cherry red and aqua. The key thing to keep in mind: the colors you choose will help set the tone for your soirée. If you’re looking for inspiration, Matthew Robbins, author of “Matthew Robbins’ Inspired Weddings”…
Wedding Planners
‘Tango’ Time
article by Ephraim Tucho - CTW Features | posted on February 02, 2012 at 7:00am
For bride looking to jump-start their wedding look, orange is in for 2012. Pantone, the global color authority recently selected Tangerine Tango as its Color of the Year for 2012. The color is said to provide an energy boost that allows us to refresh and push forward. It is dynamic in its nature and diverse in its use. “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine…
Bridesmaids Dresses
Print-ready styles
article by Nola Sarkisian-Miller - CTW Features | posted on September 15, 2011 at 2:51pm
Bridesmaids are no shrinking violets when it comes to the wedding stage. Their star is on the rise with the more directional looks bridesmaid designers are creating. That trend continues into spring with the addition of print dresses peppering collections and changing up the typical staid solid looks in this category. Alfred Angelo made a splash with print charmeuse cocktail gowns in the last…
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