Summer Wedding Outfits 2022

Have a wedding planned for the summer of 2022?

Spring 2019 Bridal Collection by Julie Vino

Israeli bridal designer Julie Vino presented her Spring 2019 collection at New York Bridal Fashion Week in New York City on Saturday, October 6th. The runway show, which took place at Metropolitan West (639 W 46th St), was styled by Gili Algabi and featured accessories by bridal jewelry designer Ravit Avital.

Meghan Markle Wedding Dress Blog Post

Time to learn all about the gown.  Here comes the bride...

Are you kidding?  Do you really want to read another Meghan Markle wedding dress blog post?  To be honest, you can never have too many news articles about a royal wedding dress.  Fortunately, this is the best blog post about the dress.  After you read this one, you can officially be all done.

Two Stunning Brides

Vera Wang Fall 2018 Bridal Gowns

Perfect bridal gowns for two women getting married to one another or two brides on the same day ready to marry a groom.  Either way, these two bridal gowns are exquisitely designed by Vera Wang.

Two Stunning Brides

Vera Wang Fall 2018 Bridal Gowns

Perfect bridal gowns for two women getting married to one another or two brides on the same day ready to marry a groom.  Either way, these two bridal gowns are exquisitely designed by Vera Wang.

Two Stunning Brides

Vera Wang Fall 2018 Bridal Gowns

Perfect bridal gowns for two women getting married to one another or two brides on the same day ready to marry a groom.  Either way, these two bridal gowns are exquisitely designed by Vera Wang.

Two Stunning Brides

Vera Wang Fall 2018 Bridal Gowns

Perfect bridal gowns for two women getting married to one another or two brides on the same day ready to marry a groom.  Either way, these two bridal gowns are exquisitely designed by Vera Wang.

2016 Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Winners

Yes, these bridal dresses are made out of toilet paper.

The Official Twelfth Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Winners

First  Place - Van Tran of Brooklyn NY

Second Place - Judith Henry of Woodland Hills, Utah

Third Place - Donna Vincler of Brentwood, TN. 

Fan Favorite - Ronaldo Cruz of Chesapeake, VA

The creators are remarkable – men and women designers with extraordinary skills -- their dresses are absolutely gorgeous... Simply amazing.

Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com announced the winners of the Twelfth Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress contest Presented by Cheap Chic Weddings and Charmin on June 16, 2016. Celebrity judge Mikie Russo, event planner to the stars and member of OK! TV entertaining team, helped with the final judging which took place on Haven Rooftop at The Sanctuary Hotel in Manhattan. VIP judge Vicky Schooler, of Charmin, Edward Meyer of Ripley’s Believe it or Not, and The Sanctuary’s Hank Freid were also on hand as a VIP Judge.

This year, for the first time in contest history, the contest was live streamed via the Internet.

Grand Prize Winner – Van Tran of Brooklyn, NY - $10,000 

Van Tran is 25. She is a part time designer who works at a restaurant as a hostess, operates an online store and teaches sewing classes. She was born in Viet Nam and went to college in San Francisco. She has been Brooklyn for two years. 

Second Place Winner, Judith Henry of Woodland Hills, Utah - $5,000 

Third Place Winner,  Donna Vincler of Brentwood, TN - $2500

Laura Gawne and partner Susan Bain who operate the website on saving money on weddings, base the contest on the popular bridal shower game. Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com asked their readers to create wedding gowns using toilet paper, tape and/or glue. Entrants were allowed to sew as well.

“Even after 12 years, our contestants still manage to challenge our expectations,” Said Laura Gawne. Susan Bain added, “They genuinely surprise us and make choosing winners harder every year!”

The Twelfth Annual Cheap Chic Weddings “Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest” was presented by both Cheap Chic Weddings and Charmin. This year marks the sixth time Charmin has partnered in the contest. 

The winners were announced at an event hosted by the Sanctuary Hotel on Haven Rooftop in New York City. Dresses were judged on Creativity, Originality, Beauty, Workmanship and the use of Toilet Paper.

Learn more about wedding dresses in general (not just beautiful toilet paper wedding dresses).

If you are interested you can take a look back at previous contest winners.

Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Winners 2015

Enzoani Exclusive Fashion Collection Preview

Attend the National Bridal Market in Chicago to view the 2016 lines & Exclusive Preview of the all-new 2017 Blue by Enzoani and Beautiful collections. Stunning, sophisticated, sweet, and unlike any collection before.

Chicago, IL
National Bridal Market
March 16 - 18, 2016

Booth #3130 

The Enzoani bridal brand emerged in 2006, and quickly rose to compete with the top in the industry by merging traditional and modern European styles into exquisitely hand crafted gowns. From its initial launch, the Enzoani bridal collection has become one of the most renowned brands across multiple countries due to its focus on innovative style, exceptional quality and above all a fit and finish like no other. Including Blue by Enzoani, Love by Enzoani, budget conscious Beautiful & finally the exclusive Black Label. Enzoani is a young, vibrant company that focuses on cutting edge design and has proven very quickly to have a full understanding of high fashion with rich detail.  Find the sexy beach wedding dresses, vintage bridal gowns for older & young brides online.  Enzoani is the leading designer of couture bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses.

Isabelle Armstrong Bridal Collection 2016

Luxury bridal design house Isabelle Armstrong and their 2016 collection. Classically elegant and naturally beautiful, Isabelle Armstrong kept timeless design in mind while using beautifully draped silks, hand beaded fabrics, delicate laces and textured fabrics this season. Looking for WOW? Check out their gorgeous red showstopper perfect for Valentine ’s Day and every day in between! 

Trends from left to right:

Pantone Colors: From pale pinks to beautiful blues, Isabelle Armstrong delivers the most important colors of the season

Bye Bye Blush: It is all about new colors, Blush is old news, but Icy Blue and Peach are reigning supreme.

The Cold Shoulder: This spring’s most important body part is the shoulder, and they are being dressed to the nines this season.

All in the Details: Brides are going gaga over special details, beading, sequins, laser cut leather and embellishments.

Are you ready for Valentines Day?

If you’re getting married over Valentine’s Day you’re not afraid of the bold romantic statement. Not for the wallflower, there’s no better way to make an entrance on your big day than in the color of love.  Isabelle Armstrong’s dramatic ruby ball gown is perfect for any Valentine’s Day adventure.

Isabelle Armstrong is a luxury bridal collection headquartered in New York City, creating beautifully crafted gowns that epitomize elegance, glamour, and allure. The exclusive design house is comprised of a select team, which combine their talent and experience to create beautiful, sophisticated pieces. Each gown is made with a precise attention to detail—from perfect pleats, delicate drapery, to the highest quality of fabrics and materials—which place the Isabelle Armstrong Collection on the highest tier of wedding gown designers. Less than 2 years old, Isabelle Armstrong is making waves on the bridal scene with features in Martha Stewart Weddings, Destination Wedding, LA Times, ClassicBride, Sophisticated Living Weddings, AOL style and Brides. For more information please visit www.isabellearmstrongny.com 

Top Five Ways to Save Money on your Wedding Day

Yes, one of the money saving ways is "fashion" relevant.

According to a lot of people, your wedding day is the most important day of your life. This can mean that lots of happy couples looking to tie the knot can be careless when spending their money and often spend far more than they need to on their big day. But there are a few things that you can do to enjoy a wedding on a budget.

While it is important to ensure that you and everyone invited enjoys your wedding day, it is also important to be practical and stick to a budget. Check out the top five ways to save money on your wedding and still have a great day:

Ask Family and Friends to Cook the Food: You don’t need to spend thousands on food or use a professional catering company that includes a sit-down meal for your guests. In fact, a great way to reduce the cost of a wedding is to ask your family and friends to each cook something to bring to the party and serve lots of fun finger food rather than a complete meal.

Host the Party at Home: You don’t need to hire a plush venue that costs lots of money to decorate. If you prefer, you can just have the party at your house. If you don’t have enough space, then why not ask your parents or a friend if you can host the party at their place?  If you really want to rent somewhere, then you can keep the cost down by hiring a small venue such as a local hall.

Skip the Band – Play your own Music: There’s no need to pay for an expensive band to come and play the music at your wedding when you can put your favourite CDs on instead. Bands can be expensive and somewhat unnecessary, as all you need to have lots of fun is great people around you, lots of tasty food and drinks plus some music in the background.

Buy a Non-Wedding Dress: One of the biggest costs of a wedding day is the clothes, but there are a few things you can do to reduce this cost. You can still opt for white or cream but you don’t need to have an actual wedding dress to look amazing on your big day and in the pictures. All your wedding photos can be put together into a photobook that you can easily order through an online company like Photobox. You can go to a second-hand shop and buy a wedding dress from there or go one step further and buy a nice non-wedding dress from a regular shop.

Pick Your Own Flowers: Flowers can also be expensive for a wedding and they also go to waste after the celebrations are over, which is a costly shame. Why not pick flowers from your garden and make your own bouquets? Ask your relatives if you can take some flowers from their gardens to create the centrepieces for the tables and the bouquets.

Many couples spend large amounts of money on their wedding day, but there are lots of things that you can do to keep the cost down. Let’s be honest – getting married is all about the romance, not how much money you spend, and you don’t need to break the bank to have a wonderful wedding day.
Written for Apparel Search by Guest Author: Ryan Holman

Emmy London Fall/Winter 2016 Bridal Footwear

UK based shoe designer Emmy London is delighted to unveil the Cancello collection. It is a celebration of geometric repetition, inspired by the intricate detailing intertwined in the Italian gates. Lattice straps add a new dimension to the collection whilst the introduction of a super high mule, ivory Pom Pom boot and a fresh twist on the wedge gives a fashion forward look -ideal for modern brides-to-be. 

Emmy London’s newest Fall/Winter 2016 collection/

Learn more about Emmy London from their bridal website.

Thank you for taking the time to read our bridal footwear blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Vera Wang Fall 2016 Bridal Collection

Vera Wang debuted her Fall 2016 Bridal Collection at New York's Bridal Fashion Week last weekend.  The collection, described by WWD as "playfully romantic," features a mix of voluminous ball gowns, fitted sheaths and hi-low wedding gowns.  You can be one of the first brides to try the gowns on at an upcoming trunk show at one of Vera's global flagship salons. 

Learn more about Vera Wang Fall 2016 Bridal Collection Trunk Shows.

Vera Wang Fall 2016 Bridal Trunk Shows

Vera Wang’s new Fall 2016 Bridal Collection will be debuting later this week. You can be the first to try on the gowns at Vera Wang trunk shows scheduled for October and November at their flagship salons in New York, London, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco. 

View the Vera Wang events page for details!

If you are not sure the answer to "what is a trunk show?", you may want to visit our trunk show term page for more information.

Be one of the first to try on the Fall 2016 Bridal Collection.  Visit the Vera Wang website to learn more.

100 Years of Wedding Fashion

Mode Studios is taking a walk down the aisle in their newest fashion-themed video! 

In 100 Years of Weddings, viewers get alook at the most popular wedding dress styles of the past century, starting in 1915 through the present day, using authentic gowns from each era.



If you enjoying learning about the history of fashion, you may want to also view the following videos.

100 Years of Changing Fashion

100 Years of Lingerie

100 Years of Men's Swimwear

Learn more about the history of fashion here on Apparel Search.

Sofia Vergara Wearing Vera Wang in Wedding Mag

You may know that the glamorous & talented Modern Family star Sofia Vergara is featured in Martha Stewart Weddings' Fall 2015 issue.  But did you know what designer brand she was wearing?  

Vergara wore a custom pink tulle gown by Vera Wang in the fashion feature set in a garden in Southern California. In the story she shares her plans for the big day to come. 

Behind the Scenes With Bride-to-Be Sofia Vergara!  "She’s a beautiful bombshell, a brainy business woman—and funny to boot. Now Sofía Vergara is warming up for her next major role: bride. In preparation for her big day, she met up with us to talk wedding planning and try on some of the season’s most spectacular new gowns in a spectrum of shades. Here, a sneak peek at the photo shoot for our Fall Style issue".  Check the Martha Stewart Weddings magazine to get a copy of the mag that has featured Sofia.

Martha Stewart Weddings Issue: Fall 2015 Story: Sofia in Love Editor: Carrie Goldberg Features: Custom pink tulle gown

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara is Martha Stewart Weddings‘ Fall 2015 cover girl. The engaged actress is featured in one of the issue’s fashion features, where she tells readers about some of her big-day plans. Vergara wore a custom pink tulle gown by Vera Wang, and told the editors, “It would be so fun to wear as a bride.”   Visit the Vera Wang website to learn more about Vera and the bridal gown collection.

Sofia Vergara was widely known for co-hosting two television shows for Spanish-language television network Univisión in the late 1990s. Her first notable acting job in English was in the film Chasing Papi (2003). Subsequently, she appeared in other films, including Four Brothers (2005) and two Tyler Perry films—Meet the Browns (2008) and Madea Goes to Jail (2009), receiving an ALMA Award nomination for the latter. Vergara's success on television has earned her roles in recent films The Smurfs (2011), New Year's Eve (2011), Happy Feet Two (2011), The Three Stooges (2012), Escape from Planet Earth (2013), Machete Kills (2013), Chef (2014), and Hot Pursuit (2015). In 2012 and 2013, she was the top-earning actress on US television.[4] Vergara stars on the ABC series Modern Family as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, for which she has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards.  In 2014, she was ranked as the 32nd most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.

You may also have interest in viewing our fashion blog post about from back in January of this year regarding Sofia Vergara Wearing an Eyelet Swimsuit.  Not really bridal, but it was all white like many traditional wedding gowns.

Enzoani Runway Collection 2016

Presenting the 2016 Enzoani, Blue, and Beautiful Collections in A Spectacular Show Inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream.  July 9, 2015.

The Enzoani bridal brand emerged in 2006, and quickly rose to compete with the top in the industry by merging traditional and modern European styles into exquisitely hand crafted gowns. From its initial launch, the Enzoani bridal collection has become one of the most renowned brands across multiple countries due to its focus on innovative style, exceptional quality and above all a fit and finish like no other. Including Blue by Enzoani, Love by Enzoani, budget conscious Beautiful & finally the exclusive Black Label. Enzoani is a young, vibrant company that focuses on cutting edge design and has proven very quickly to have a full understanding of high fashion with rich detail. 

Take a look back at the Enzoani 2015 Bridal Collection here on the Fashion Blog.

Isabelle Armstrong Bridal Fashion Winter 2015 & Spring 2016

Beautiful bridal gown options for Fall and Winter 2015 and Spring 2016, from Isabelle Armstrong.

 Isabelle Armstrong Bridal Fashion Fall/Winter 2015 

Spring 2016 

Isabelle Armstrong is a luxury bridal collection headquartered in New York City, creating beautifully crafted gowns that epitomize elegance, glamour, and allure. The exclusive design house is comprised of a select team, which combine their talent and experience to create beautiful, sophisticated pieces. Each gown is made with a precise attention to detail—from perfect pleats, delicate drapery, to the highest quality of fabrics and materials—which place the Isabelle Armstrong Collection on the highest tier of wedding gown designers. Less than 2 years old, Isabelle Armstrong is making waves on the bridal scene with features in Martha Stewart Weddings, Destination Wedding, LA Times, Classic Bride, Sophisticated Living Weddings, AOL style and Brides. For more information please visit www.isabellearmstrongny.com

Take a look back at the Isabella Armstrong Spring 2015 collection.

Alhambra Ballroom Proclaims Bridal Royalty

 Each year, Harlem's historic Alhambra Ballroom celebrates the start of the wedding season with a showcase of culinary delights in the opulence of their Grand Ballroom. Beneath the draped chandeliers, local wedding vendors joined in to display their specialties in bridal services for budding couples. For this years event the Alhambra welcomed a refreshing, new approach to their presentation lineup by showcasing ethnic bridal gowns created by TeKay Designs "Queen of the Brides" gown collection. The Queen of the Brides is a prestigious and award winning luxury brand with design and production in Houston Texas and Ghana, Africa. The Fashion Designer, Ms. Kimma Wreh is internationally recognized for her ethnic inspired, and Afrique-Chic fashion creations.

" Queen of the Brides introduces a re-imagination of the conventional wedding. When we saw photos of these dresses on the Internet we knew the Queen of the Brides gowns would be a great fit for our bridal showcase." explains Alhambra's CEO Tracey Dechabert. Harlem is a place of history, ethnic diversity and there exist a cultural pride about African aesthetic. Harlem's brides need to see that there is a cultural alternative to contemporary bridal fashions. The gown, just like cuisine can set a tone to your wedding day that intuitively shares your families heritage. The fusion between cultural fashions and cultural foods can be an experience that resonates throughout generations. " Says Dechabert. 
 
Queen of the Brides offers formal gown creations that includes quality pieces of jewelry that reference a historical time period. The collection exemplifies diverse cultures, as each gown represents a woman of royalty who has left an indelible mark on humanity. The collection includes gowns named after Queen Nefertiti, Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt, Queen Cleopatra Selene II, Queen Ankhesenamun of Egypt, Mumtaz Mahal - Mughal Queen of India, Queen Manta Tisi of South Africa, Queen Padmini of India, Queen Amina of Zaria Nigeria, Queen Nzingha Amazon of Matamba West Africa, Empress Candace of Ethiopia, Queen Consort Margherita of Italy, etc. The menswear line is culturally inspired  with aesthetic themes that ranges from historic to contemporary design.
 
"We are really honored to have been asked to present Queen of the Brides to the Harlem community. New York is a melting pot of ethnic cultures and that's what makes this city an ideal place to present gowns that represent queens from varied cultures. Now, anyone can express their heritage and be a royal bride." Explains Fashion Designer, Kimma Wreh.  

The bridal showcase was interactive, entertaining and offered a variety of food dishes for sampling. The fusion between fashion, food and music stimulated every sense to create an experience that offers couples unique cultural ideas for creating their special wedding day. Dechabert states, "Harlem is also growing more culturally diverse and we wish for this bridal showcase to be all-inclusive with vibrant cultures.  At the Alhambra, we take pride in delivering on request for many types of international cuisine from our ethnically diverse clients."

Visit the TeKay Designs website to view more.

QUEEN OF THE BRIDES

Launched in 2012, Queen of the Brides is a wholly owned subsidiary of TeKay Designs Inc. The Queen Of The Brides collection includes couture bridal and formal gowns accessorized with quality pieces of jewelry. The gowns and dresses we offer represent queens from various countries around the world where people held their royalty in high regard. We custom make accessories, statement necklaces and bracelets for themed weddings or occasions. Queen Of The Brides provides upscale designs for weddings, prom, pageant, evening, red carpet, galas and special occasions.

ABOUT ALHAMBRA BALLROOM

Willie Mae Scott-Daney is the current CEO of the Alhambra Ballroom, Inc. located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, NY. The Alhambra originally opened in 1926 and played host to legendary performers such as Bessie Smith, Jelly Roll Morton, Frank Manning and singing waitress, Billie Holiday. But with all good things, it came to an end. But now it's back! The ballroom fell into disrepair in the 1960s, but, was reopened in 2003 as the "Alhambra Ballroom, Inc." which hosts weddings, parties and other social events. The Alhambra Ballroom is proud to present its two extravagant ballrooms. The Alhambra Grand Ballroom" can accommodate up to 400 guests and "The Alhambra Crystal Ballroom" can accommodate up to 125 guests. No expense has been spared in the grand reconstruction of the Alhambra. For many years, the Alhambra Ballroom has provided quality service for all types of private events and weddings.

Thank you for taking the time to read this bridal fashion blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. 

Read more bridal fashion blog posts.  The bridal fashion posts contain information about dresses, accessories, intimates, etc.  If you wish to ready specifically about gowns, you can try the bridal gown blog page.

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Bridal Fashion Videos 2015

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Spring/Summer 2016 Bridal Fashion Week from Rita Vinieris Rivini

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Anne Barge - Spring/Summer 2016 - Bridal Fashion Week

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