Bride on a Budget

These days the cost to throw a wedding is skyrocketing. According to The Wedding Book by Mindy Weiss, a bride's gown should only take up 5% of the budget for the big day. Uh....have you guys seen how much gowns are costing these days??? Gimme a break! Keep calm though....there are designers out there that have you, the bride on a budget, in mind. Take Watters for example, they have a line out called Wtoo that offers brides elegant, fresh, and contemporary gowns at affordable pricing. Also, consider opting for a more simple gown(the less fabric, beading, and lace etc...will drop the price of a gown significantly.). By doing this you can go all out on nice jewelry that you will wear again after the wedding, cuz lets face it ladies the chances of you wearing your wedding gown again are slim to nill!
The dresses featured are both from Watters WTOO line.
XOXO~Bridal Betsy

Taking it to the beach....

More and more couples are taking their weddings to the beach. Along with this comes the task of choosing a dress that would work well for the climate, travel, and formality of the wedding. If located at a beach, it's more likely to have humid and hot temperatures. You will want to have your dress in light-weight fabrics such as chiffon, organza, silk satins, or taffeta. A long train could be an issue if the ceremony takes place in the sand. If the dress you fall in love with has a long trian, consider having a seamstress cut it down or simply bustle it. Another issue is bringing your dress on the plane. If you get your dress in a lighter fabric, it can more than likely be steamed out. Sometimes the dressed can be placed in the captain's closet upon request. A lot of brides will opt out of wearing a veil for a destination wedding...however, think about the following. With the absence of a long train a sweep or chapel length veil will add that extra pow, and think of when a small gust of wind comes along and picks that veil up....talk about an awesome photo op!!!!!
xoxo~Bridal Betsy

Busting at the seams?

While working up a sweat at the gym the other day, a conversation between two fellow stationary bikers made me want to give all you brides looking to downsize some advice. This biker chick was in a panic saying how she ordered her dress 2 sizes too small with intentions of loosing weight. Long story short the wedding was 1 week away and the zipper would only zip half way. Whoopsie!!!! Dont let this happen to you! Every bride wants to look their best on the big day and if that includes a weight loss plan for you please take note..... Majority of brides that want to loose more than 10lbs end up not following thru with it. Hate to be a downer, but its all based on what I have witnessed. When you are ordering your gown order it for the size that you are fitting for at that time. It is a million times easier to take the dress in should your weight loss plan go accordingly, than to try and let it out. Most designers dont provide much for seam allowance on the dress. So, unless you feel like having a panic attack a week before your wedding because your gown wont zip,get the size that you fit in at the time of ordering!!!!!!
xoxo~Bridal Betsy

Finish off that look!!!!

As of late I cannot tell you how many brides I have telling me they DO NOT want to wear a veil for their ceremony. Well, funny thing is when my brides find their dress and I "sneak" one on their head its another story. The veil completes the whole look and can accentuate your silhouette and face. Who doesnt want that?
Here are some key pointers to finding one that works:
1. Make sure the veil and dress fabrics are compatible
2. The bottom edge of the veil is horizontal, hence dont get a veil that hits you at your largest part, it will only make it look bigger
3. Consider how your hair will be worn for placement
4. A full veil looks best on a narrow face. A more fluid veil will help soften a sharper face.
5. If your dress has a lot going on, watch out for excessive beading or detailing on your veil.
Lets keep this tradition going and just try one on even if you are set on not wearing one! (Your mother will appreciate it as well!)There are so many styles out there to check out. The one featured is from Erica Koesler, very hollywood glam!
xoxo~Bridal Betsy

Bridesmaid with a baby bump?

Did one of your bridesmaids recently throw at you that she is pregnant?! No need to fret, this isnt that uncommon of a situation and can easily be worked thru. There are many options to getting your growing maid her dress. Several designers offer maternity styles that are chic and sassy. Some good ones to look into are Watters and Bari Jay. When the pregnancy occurs after the bridesmaid dress has been ordered, your best bet is to order extra fabric and bring it to a seamstress. Check out the two pics above, both from Bari Jay and guess what?!...they are available in maternity sizing! How cute!!
xoxo~Bridal Betsy

Buying a wedding dress online?

We want to answer your questions about buying a wedding dress or bridesmaid gown online. Feel free to ask questions here or at our website Netbride.com. We will post frequently when we have customers that contact us with questions.