What is Etsy.com? Apr 13, 2009
There are dozens of handmade and vintage wedding dresses and even eco-friendly designs. How Do I Shop on Etsy. (Suite101.com)
10 ways it will look different Apr 13, 2009
Leslie Stallings stares up at wedding dresses hanging from the ceiling. She and her mother, Debbie Stallings, drove nearly an hour in torrential rain to find the perfect dress at a reasonable price. (Christian Science Monitor)
'Iron Brides' premiere recap: Looking forward to more drama Mar 27, 2009
At the end of the 30 minute episode they showed scenes from upcoming episodes of the brides skydiving indoors, cooking, trying on wedding dresses, learning about insurance and meeting with a life coach. Final Thoughts. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Happy birthday! Mar 9, 2009
Although Barbie has modelled many wedding dresses the "couple" never walked down the aisle together, and in 2004, in an "official" press conference news of their "split" was announced. Generating billions of dollars for her makers Mattel, Barbie, with her long legs, tiny waist and big bust has also generated much controversy. (BBC News -- Americas)
Baptismal gowns from wedding dresses Feb 26, 2009
"I'd done wedding dresses before and it sounded like a good idea, so I said I'd give it a try and see how it turned out. It was really a pleasure to work on the gown. There was a lot of intricate work, but it turned out so beautiful. I love to sew and it just goes with my creativity.". "The dress turned out awesome," remembers Jacob. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Costume drama Feb 24, 2009
Like wedding dresses, they tend to be kept as a reminder of a special period in their lives. Pry's exhibition, Bathing Belles, starts tomorrow at the Bondi Pavilion Gallery, Bondi Beach (10am to 5pm daily, until Sunday, March 1). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
White Wedding dresses on the red carpet Feb 24, 2009
WA Today - Business News, World News & Breaking News in Australia Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. Oscar gown inspired by wedding dress. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Home takes it back to the twenties Feb 24, 2009
The local Red Hat Ladies group was on-hand during the week to share hat and hair styles of the 20s with beaded hats, '20s-style wedding dresses, baptismal gowns and a hospital gown. During the week, residents also put their historical knowledge to the test by taking part in 1920s trivia. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
A Russian city's wounds are dressed in opera garb Feb 24, 2009
The St. Petersburg tailors raised their eyebrows at the newcomers, whose experience centered on traditional Ossetian wedding dresses and national costumes, said Izolda Gogichayeva, the studio's first director. "Not one person in St. Petersburg believed we could do it," she said. (International Herald Tribune)
Here comes the bridal show Feb 21, 2009
Laisne Waldron, owner of The Wedding Shoppe located at 300 Vintage Blvd., will be showing 15 wedding dresses and eight to 10 formal dresses ... Owner Angie Woolfolk, who opened the business in December, said she will present four girls' dresses, three wedding dresses, and 10 evening gowns. (Juneau Empire)
Gay couples celebrate 5th anniversary Feb 14, 2009
And McKay now has nine wedding dresses filling her closet, but won't get rid of them until she's confident she won't have to marry Kotulski again. "If you open up my closet, it looks like a lemon meringue pie," she said with a laugh. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Thieves hit Filene's in smash-and-grab Feb 10, 2009
Filene s Basement is well-known for its annual Running of the Brides event, where thousands of shoppers line up in the predawn darkness to grab bargain wedding dresses for up to 90 percent off the retail price. This year s sale is scheduled for March 20. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Greener pastures can lead to greener' clothing Feb 8, 2009
Kennaugh, director of the NRDC's Greener Living Initiative, said a woman recently asked her about alternative-fabric wedding dresses, maybe hemp. "I told her to wear her mom's wedding dress or her sister's," she said. (AZCentral -- Home)
Here come the bride's dresses Apr 1, 2008
Other women had similar problems when trying on their wedding dresses, but Julia Halpern, who will be 96 in July, had an excuse. It had been 65 years since she wore it, and four other brides had worn the ivory satin gown in the intervening years, including the last who had taken it in, sewing the seam shut instead of putting in a zipper. (Florida Times-Union)
Latest Issue of Bride Magazine Contains a Guide to Wedding Dresses Mar 31, 2008
Secondary Navigation. Mon Mar 31, 3:01 AM ET. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The History of the Bra Mar 29, 2008
With material shortages women began to make their own bras from parachute silk and old wedding dresses. Commercially produced bras were made from the minimum amount of material and bore the Utility mark, leading them to be known as Utility Bras. (Suite101.com)
Demands of 'Amadeus' let designers shine Mar 29, 2008
Along with the brothers, Mozart and his wife will be wearing colored wigs, but the majority of the wigs are white as in wedding dresses. Actually we are using wedding dresses a lot, McBride said ... I originally thought we would cover all the wigs with chiffon and the costume shop gets a lot of wedding dresses donated; white wedding dresses made of chiffon. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Changing traditions Mar 24, 2008
Commentary: White wedding dresses are losing their taboo for pregnant brides ... Commentary: White wedding dresses are losing their taboo for pregnant brides Monday, March 24, 2008 By LaMont Jones, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Affordable Wedding Dresses Mar 21, 2008
How To Find A Gorgeous Dress That Doesn't Break The Bank. The big day is almost here and you re sweating bullets because you haven t found the right dress. (Suite101.com)
Dresses for Less Mar 18, 2008
Local Prom dresses are kind of like wedding dresses they can be extremely expensive, and most girls don't like to wear them more than once. 031808 LOCAL 1 THE MORNING SUN Prom dresses are kind of like wedding dresses they can be extremely expensive, and most girls don't like to wear them more than once ... Prom dresses are kind of like wedding dresses they can be extremely expensive, and most girls don't like to wear them more than once. (SunOnline)
Kellers dress up the downtown Mar 15, 2008
An expansion on formal wear rentals includes wedding dresses and bridesmaids gowns. Measurements are done at K&D and alterations are done at the factory. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Permanent makeup, alterations businesses open in Green Valley Mar 7, 2008
Ive made everything from wedding dresses to dog collars. . (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Generational shiftYoung French Muslims promote radical new understanding of Islam Mar 5, 2008
" Embracing the West There's nothing furtive about Zahya, a young Muslim woman trying on wedding dresses, among the profusion of dress shops in the streets around the Gare du Nord in Paris. Like many women, Zahya intends to wear a white dress for her wedding Zahya's marriage will be conducted by an imam, but the rest of her wedding will be as Western as her everyday life. "We go to the cinema, we go to night clubs, we party", Zahya says with an edge of defiance. "We do the things everyone else... (BBC News -- Europe)
More than extravagant Mar 5, 2008
The highlight of Bridal Extravaganza 2008 was, of course, the delectable parade of wedding dresses and bridal fashions, sponsored by Deb Jensen and The Bridal Garden. Bridesmaids dresses in lemon yellow, orange chiffon, dusty rose and fern green brought delighted remarks from the audience and Jenna Miller was adorable as she showed off the latest junior bridesmaids fashions. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Beginning of the end for marriage? Mar 2, 2008
or being dispatched to road-test designer wedding dresses (my body rebelled, generating my first freak period in 25 years, an occurrence that did not sit happily amid 12,000 of tulle). When my sister announced her engagement I was appalled that someone I thought I knew could do something so alien, psychologically dubious, banal. (Guardian Unlimited)
Kosovo's challenges Feb 20, 2008
"They just shut me down. I'm thinking, 'OK, I'll get all these wedding dresses finished in an hour,' and then 'zap.' It's very frustrating.". Her dilemma underscores the daunting economic challenges confronting Europe's newest country -- an impoverished, underdeveloped corner of the continent that experts warn could be a handout-dependent hardship case for years to come. (CNN -- International)
Kosovo's road from poverty Feb 19, 2008
I'm thinking, OK, I'll get all these wedding dresses finished in an hour,' and then zap. It's very frustrating. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Red Carpet: Britney goes shopping Feb 18, 2008
Britney browses wedding dresses. The troubled singer and her entourage browse the wares of a wedding dress store. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Not or what?| Feb 18, 2008
" Hopefully, Johansson has enough sense not to go down the drugs-meltdown-rehab road. It's so done already One thing she swears she really isn't doing is getting married to her year-long boyfriend Ryan Reynolds. And I'm sure she wishes she could be able just to go shopping, without triggering a firestorm of gossip. Scarlett was spotted recently looking over wedding dresses in LA with family. Of course, the tabloids went crazy at the news but it looks as if it was all for nothing. "A family... (iAfrica.com)
GE recalling clothes dryers Feb 12, 2008
The actress says she is not getting ready to marry boyfriend Ryan Reynolds even though she was spotted looking at wedding dresses. This site is hosted and managed by. (FOX23.com, OK)
New York Fashion Week Feb 6, 2008
The models in the show including Shalom Harlow wearing an elaborate navy ballgown by Martin Margiela made of three vintage wedding dresses and Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann in a Thakoon parachute dress made of soy, bamboo and silk all donated their time. They even flashed an occasional grin not something they do often on the runway. (AZCentral -- Style)
GreenDAY sees the future at NY Fashion Week Feb 5, 2008
Dan LeccaMaison Martin Margiela's ball gown made with three vintage wedding dresses ... Some of my favorites: Stella McCartneys long, breezy summer dress constructed from organic cotton; Rodartes form-fitting cocktail dress created from an abaca/cotton/silk combination; Maison Martin Margielas ball gown crafted from three vintage wedding dresses and a vintage bustier (reusing and recycling is another eco-aware design method); and Versaces show-stopping (literally it was the... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Laura Bush on Matters of the Heart Feb 1, 2008
Campaigning for Heart Disease Awareness and Shopping for Wedding Dresses. First lady Laura Bush wears red on "Good Morning America" to promote awareness about heart disease. (ABC News)
Wedding trends| Jan 31, 2008
Black wedding dresses. I was intrigued to see that some Parisian couturiers are attempting to market black wedding dresses to brides ... Although the addition of black ribbon or lace to white wedding dresses is still popular, and indeed can look stunning, somehow I don't think he will have many takers for all-black wedding gowns. (iAfrica.com)
Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar Book 12 Preview Jan 26, 2008
Here you can equip things like wedding dresses, fancy shirts, gloves, hats and other things to change the appearance of your character. There are two tabs for this, so you're able to store two sets of clothing at a time. (IGN PC Games)
Eco-conscious meets fashion Jan 25, 2008
I make a lot of wedding dresses from hemp-silk, she said ... Wedding dresses are my favorite. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Woman Gives Free Wedding Dresses Jan 20, 2008
It's all business at One Enchanted Evening for owner Dianne Hutton when it comes to the preparation of evening gowns and wedding dresses. A few years ago, she made it a tradition to give back once a year. (R News)
All the Details Jan 15, 2008
Forty-three exhibitors packed samples of cakes, wedding dresses, photography portfolios and more into the hall, all for a very specific customer base eager brides-to-be. Many vendors were repeat expo exhibitors, but some, like Kelly Johnston of Johnston Imaging in Hinckley, were participating for the first time. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Sister of accused man: Couple was ‘in love’ Jan 2, 2008
My sister and I were helping her pick out wedding dresses, she said. She loved him and he loved her. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Wanda Dell, 92, created tote bags for the poor Jan 1, 2008
Her mother had worked in a shop that made hats and wedding dresses, and Dell had taught herself to sew at an early age. Dell created the bags from scratch. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Latino salon workers enlisted to stop domestic violence Dec 26, 2007
Women in the Washington Heights neighborhood still don wedding dresses and march through the streets in honor of Gladys Ricart, killed on her wedding day in 1999 by her former lover, a prominent local Dominican businessman. His trial revealed abusive tendencies that had been ignored because of his prominence. (Boston Globe)
Fashion Blog Dec 21, 2007
In order to post on any of our blogs you must first with a log-in and valid email address and we encourage you to create a profile (). Affordable luxuries for the holidays at tiniest store in Portsmouth. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Dry cleaner finds 'green pastures' in Towson Dec 13, 2007
He is also available to make men's suits, shirts, dresses, wedding dresses and gowns, Goldfaden said. The dry-cleaning stores charge $8. (Towson Times, MD)
Shop at home, support Lebanon's economy Dec 13, 2007
If you are looking for any of these antiques, pastries, flowers, appliances, wedding dresses, bicycles, clothes, archery equipment, carpets, musical instruments, fishing poles, art, furniture, teapots, books and shoes you'll find them here. Before you head out of town to a giant shopping mall where you'll walk farther from your car to the stores than from one end of downtown to the other, look around in Lebanon. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Custom tailor sews up style and quality for clients Dec 7, 2007
Wedding dresses cost more. Dimas counts himself fortunate that his mother insisted he learn tailoring, telling him, "It's good to have a trade." Today, he thoroughly agrees. (AZCentral -- Business)
Trash the Dress Dec 6, 2007
This woman is one of many who are now trashing the wedding dresses after the wedding in unique ways, all caught on camera. Amid the posy photos and puffed-up bios that comprise the wedding announcement section of Sunday Times Style Section, there was a fascinating article on the rising trend of so-called Trash the Dress wedding photography. (FOX23 News, NY)
Cheltenham committee talks overlay ordinance, historical grant funds Dec 5, 2007
The commission requested the township apply for funds that match the grant in order to hire a professional museum cataloguer to properly inventory and document the collection, which consists of about 2,000 period pieces from wedding dresses to Civil War garments. Havir said the estimated $40,000 project would catalogue clothing on computer software and assess the items' conditions, indicating necessary repairs and proper storage methods. (Ft. Washington Montgomery Newspapers, PA)
Festival funds help fulfill hospice patients' last wishes Nov 20, 2007
Whether providing wedding dresses, quilts, baseball game tickets or pets, hospice brings special gifts to people throughout the year. We have Christmases in August for fulfilling end-of-life requests for patients, Linn said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Escondido contestant on 'Project Runway' making family proud Nov 19, 2007
Ricky has made wedding dresses for almost every woman in the family, including for his sisters Heli Hondo and Maggie Palacio, and Ricky's nephew's wife, Lilly Lizalde. "Mine was the first wedding dress he made," said Palacio, who owns and operates Gold Coast hair salon in Escondido. (North County Times)
Rooting for a brother on 'Project Runway' Nov 11, 2007
He later made wedding dresses for several of his sisters. Though being far away from his family has been tough, Lizalde visits frequently. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Suspected wedding dress smuggler arrested Nov 8, 2007
A man was arrested by border agents for allegedly attempting to smuggle millions of dollars in wedding dresses into Mexico ... He is charged with attempting to smuggle $3 million worth of wedding dresses from the U.S. into Mexico in April of this year ... Border agents discovered a trailer full of wedding dresses when a commercial driver allegedly hired by Parra-Ruiz tried to re-enter the U.S. with the cargo after he was denied entry into Mexico at the Nogales port of entry. (FOX 11, AZ)
From blow-up dolls to invisible fiances, fantasy weddings no match made in heaven Nov 7, 2007
"They're pretty common within the industry. They come in and gaze at the places where the weddings are held and get done up in wedding dresses and stuff. They have these dreamy looks in their eyes and are far more bedazzled than even the most eager of brides.". Marriage numbers were up last year in Japan for the first time in 5 years, with 73,973 couples tying the knot. (News on Japan, Japan)
Nude or Not, Hudgens Back for "HSM 3" Nov 4, 2007
Are WNBA coaches allowed to wear wedding dresses on the sidelines. North Dakota Sheriff Uses Ozzy Osbourne to Catch Criminals. (TMZ.com)
Trash the Dress -- Former brides turn treasured dresses into artistic new photos Nov 4, 2007
Wedding dresses across America and around the world are being dunked in bayous, doused in pools, splattered with paint and subjected to a myriad of messes - all in the name of a new style of highly-personalized photography. "Trashing The Dress" is a unique approach to creating portraits in which women are photographed wearing their wedding gowns in highly unusual settings - often subjecting bride and dress to less than flattering conditions. (Conroe Courier, TX)
A moment with...Noah Webster House Exec. Director Christopher Dobbs Nov 2, 2007
Artifacts include hundreds of photographs documenting the evolution of the town and its people, family letters, diaries, newspapers, wedding dresses and coverlets. We have letters written by Noah Webster to family members, an extensive collection of his publications and even items that he owned. (West Hartford News, CT)
Stitching an Afghan-American connection Nov 1, 2007
There were wedding dresses, sweeping formal skirts, gossamer tops, and satin sashes. Confections of whorled lace and tulle thick with beading. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Male designer finds niche: Maternity Oct 25, 2007
His earliest memory is from age 3 when he would pin the hems of wedding dresses his mom made. He laughs when he remembers how his mom worried when he began collecting the European fashion magazine "Burda" and dressing "funky.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Designer's master bedroom a rich, soothing retreat Oct 23, 2007
Draperies, done in contrasting textures of dressy quilted duchess satin (the fabric used for wedding dresses) and casual linen, are 2 feet longer than the walls; they puddle decadently on the floor. The back wall is a telescoping pocket door that slides into the side, opening up the bedroom to the outside and creating a dreamy indoor-outdoor feel. (AZCentral -- Home)
Halloween sales to hit $5B Oct 20, 2007
Dils said he arranged a Halloween section in the store displaying rare used costumes, old wedding dresses, pirate outfits, firefighting uniforms and scrubs for Grey's Anatomy-inspired doctor getups. "Whole families are outfitting themselves here. And it's all eco-friendly. Everything's recycled," Dils said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Flames devour city history Oct 15, 2007
Ball gowns and wedding dresses dating to the 1800s. A championship-winning bow and arrow set from the 1930s. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Sparklers in the City of Light Oct 6, 2007
for Karl Lagerfeld to designing Marie-Antoinette-like wedding dresses in Dubai. Sold at Natan 13 in Brussels, Corso Cuomo in Milan and Felt in London, the 52-year-old Chemirik is a favorite with fashion editors. (International Herald Tribune)
Vera Wang at Kohl's Oct 5, 2007
The queen of wedding dresses has gone "Martha Stewart". Gown designer extraordinaire, Vera Wang, has tapped the fragrance, jewelry, eyewear and shoe markets in the past couple years with great success. (Suite101.com)
Trashing your wedding dress Oct 2, 2007
Traditionalists often store their wedding dresses in cedar chests or attics. Some hang them in closets so they can romantically gaze upon them every now and then. (The Clarion-Ledger)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Poetry reading, workshop set Oct 2, 2007
The boutique will feature a selection of cruise wear, holiday wear, holiday outfits, business attire, wedding dresses, jackets, coats, costumes, children's special dresses and more. Information: (760) 728-6513. (North County Times)
Shop cuts the high costs of weddings Oct 2, 2007
The store sells wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, party favors and decorations. Susan, who is a wedding consultant, found that incorporating her boutique with her husband s consignment shop makes the big day memorable, yet affordable for couples and their families. (Hudson Sun, MA)
