Reward For Clues to Missing Bride-to-Be Sep 12, 2009
Le's Facebook page shows the 24-year-old student posing in wedding dresses and smiling with fiance Jonathan Widawsky, a Columbia University graduate student in physics whom she described as her best friend. "He's an amazing kid, just a wonderful, wonderful boy and he must be heartbroken," Widawsky's friend Linda Matychack said. (ABC News)
Herb Nelson, Ellen Demming, Susan Douglas and Lyle Sudrow appear in the premiere TV broadcast of “Guiding Light,” on June 30, 1952. Credit: CBS Sep 5, 2009
Dangle was fortunate to design several of those wedding dresses, he said. He also enjoyed designing costumes for the character Nola, who had a fantasy life and placed herself in Agathe Christie novels or classic films such as Gone with the Wind. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Have a green wedding Aug 29, 2009
Other options would be to hire one or to purchase a second-hand dress (you will find details of second-hand wedding dresses for sale on our website ). Invitations made from recycled paper would be a good choice. (iAfrica.com)
Kathy Hoelscher, left, and two of her granddaughters, Stephanie Wooldridge, center, and Emily Hoelscher, show off quilts that they have made. (Wave photo by Jacque Campbell) Aug 16, 2009
Hoelscher soon became a seamstress of sorts, constructing shapely clothes, tailoring many bridesmaid dresses, and even a few wedding dresses, and that is when her sister suggested that she try her hand at quilting. Mrs. Vaughn had been quilting for quite some time and, spying her sister s talent with a needle and thread, remarked, You can make a quilter out of a seamstress, but you can t make a seamstress out of a quilter. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
J. Crew Gets Fashion-Relevant Again Aug 9, 2009
Doo-Ri Chung, for example, a designer who won the 2006 Council of Fashion Designers of America/Vogue Fashion Fund Award, was mentored by Drexler as she created wedding dresses for J. Crew; Pfeifle oversees all aspects of the creative side, including design, product development, branding and marketing. In fact, between them, Drexler and Pfeifle have spent their careers defining American casual wear. (Suite101.com)
Tax-free holiday rings up savings for area shoppers Aug 4, 2009
University of Mississippi student Julianne Lofton is getting ready to tie the knot, and even though Imaginations' wedding dresses were not eligible for the tax holiday's $100 per item limit, she did manage to find other items to buy while in town. "We definitely saved some, and it's a little extra incentive if you're not sure of whether you want to buy something," Lofton said after shopping at Macy Taylor's. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Gays and lesbians 'wed' in protest Aug 1, 2009
Rainbow flags, wedding dresses, high heel boots and disco music were de rigueur in cities across Australia, as thousands of people rallied in support of same sex marriage. More than 250 couples even tied the knot, albeit illegally, to mark the occasion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Wedding Traditions Jul 31, 2009
Why are wedding dresses white. What is the significance behind the wedding ring. (Suite101.com)
Nonprofit hopes gown sale brings in funds Jul 29, 2009
Lydia's Place plans to price dresses starting at $20; the brand-new wedding dresses may cost $300 ... Wedding dresses are expensive, often costing hundreds or thousands of dollars. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (Relationships): When did weddings become so political? Jul 29, 2009
With many trips to for dress fittings, my mom and I would always look through the wedding dresses. One time I even found a gorgeous dress in my size for only $200. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
6 Months to a Year Before Your Wedd... Jul 21, 2009
Begin looking for wedding dresses early to ensure ample time to find the right dress and time for alterations before wedding pictures. Remember that there are rarely refunds on wedding gowns, so be certain of the dress before purchasing. (Suite101.com)
More Than Just "I Do" Jul 21, 2009
"I felt a little guilty because I know you can donate wedding dresses," says Hendrixson. "But, I thought, well, let me try to sell it first.". (W-USA News, DC)
Billerica consignment stores hit hard by recession Jul 21, 2009
While furniture was once all the rage at Goodies, vintage clothing cream-colored prom and wedding dresses from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s and popular antique ladies pill hats are now McNally s top-selling items. Just combing through Goodies packed wooden racks consumers can find a 1970s pink Mod dress or an unworn paisley hippie skirt, or a silver-beaded and sequin dress worn decades ago at the Miss America Pageant. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Woman creates playhouse for her granddaughters Jul 19, 2009
What she has produced is a cozy little cottage where the cousins can play dress up with dance costumes, prom dresses and wedding dresses, which were mostly purchased at Goodwill. There are also hats, costume jewelry and even negligees for hot July nights when the cousins sleep in the cottage. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Laundry firm looks to clean up Jul 13, 2009
Items such as elaborate banquet tablecloths or vintage wedding dresses are stretched out on large tables and pinned down with dozens of pins placed a short distance apart and then cleaned by hand. A video detailing the process can be viewed at the firm s Web site. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Bridal Shop Giving Away Free Wedding Dresses Jul 8, 2009
Last Update: 7/07 12:17 am. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images) Related Links. (Cincinnati Nation)
Cleaning keeps husband-wife team solvent Jul 7, 2009
He does everything he can to please customers, making white clothes white and experimenting with solutions to remove spots on everything from pants to wedding dresses. "I first started using his service because he does same-day dry cleaning," said Daren Lucas of Ponce Inlet, one customer who came into the Nova Road store on a recent afternoon. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Needle-and-thread artisan marks 20th year in business Jul 2, 2009
She alters their prom dresses, then wedding dresses and finally makes their children s baptism gowns. I love my customers, Derbekyan said. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
From your closet to her boutique Jul 1, 2009
Dyckman said she keeps items such as men s suits, summer dresses, shirts, blouses, handbags and even wedding dresses on her shelves for about two months. After 30 days we drop the price by 25 percent, she said. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Can You Really Support Charities by Buying Cool Products? Jun 26, 2009
There are also Web sites where you can buy everything from ink cartridges to wedding dresses and direct a portion of your purchase to charity. One of the best-known is , the sister site to. (Slate)
Something New Jun 23, 2009
So she started carrying the latest styles in new, beaded and sequined evening gowns, prom and bridesmaid dresses and a selection of new wedding dresses at low budget prices. But she kept the consignment side. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Chinese designer takes fashion to the dogs Jun 17, 2009
Hu's six dogs get first pick of her tailored outfits that range from simple jackets to hand-stitched wedding dresses ... Most of Hu's customers come looking for outfits to keep their pets warm in the harsh Beijing winter, but many others order evening wear and outfits for special events: Hu says she once made wedding dresses for a rabbit and a chinchilla. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
A trip down the isle, and memory lane Jun 16, 2009
A few staff members even put on their wedding dresses, or borrowed someone else s, and were escorted by administrator Jeff Kramm during a special fashion show in the dining hall. Residents sat at tables that were set up to resemble what one would see at a reception. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
New Oxford Consignment Shop Fulfills Deja Vu Owner's Dream Jun 3, 2009
Also available are prom dresses for under $100 and a couple of wedding dresses. Luiza accepts items on consignment on a 50/50 basis. (Voices, CT)
Last markdown for Filene's Basement May 24, 2009
Loyal shoppers remember jostling for merchandise, hiding items throughout the store hoping they'd get marked down again, and charging the front doors to grab discounted wedding dresses during its Running of the Brides event. (Filene's later sold off the Basement as a separate company, and Macy's, which eventually bought the Filene's department stores several years ago, turned them into the Macy's nameplate. (Boston Globe)
Recycled wedding May 23, 2009
Throw in a box of thank you cards, offers from photographers and beauticians, and six different sized wedding dresses and matching veils. These are just some of the things that bride-to-be Martha Ryder has been given by Londoners via Freecycle - a website which matches people who have items to get rid of with those who could use them. (BBC News -- UK)
Surrounded by princesses, parents strive to keep theirs humble May 23, 2009
Young women: A Disney line of princess-inspired wedding dresses. More Home. (News & Observer)
Princess pedestal May 23, 2009
Recently, Disney also came out with a line of princess-inspired wedding dresses, aimed at that age group of young women. "For many women, there's still a piece from childhood to want to be a princess," says Mary Beech, a Disney vice president who helps oversee development of products tied to Disney brands, the princesses included. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Bridal trends 2009/2010 May 20, 2009
Eco-friendly wedding dresses are made of material woven out of natural fibres like organic cotton, fair trade hemp or ethically spun silk. If you can't find wedding dresses made out of eco-friendly material, another chic option is to wear a vintage wedding dress maybe your mom still has hers and will lend it to you. (iAfrica.com)
Clearing the closet - Theater to sell old costumes, props at rummage sale May 16, 2009
Hundreds of neckties for dad, two dozen wedding dresses, stacks of men's coats and more than a few sets of knickers, if there are any knickers-wearers out there. The women's dresses come from styles popular in the 1940s, '50s and '60s. (Missoulian, MT)
Depot Museum featuresvintage clothing exhibit May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009. Published: Saturday, May 9, 2009 8:06 AM EDT Fashion continues to constantly evolve through time with many changes, but previous fashion trends also tend to repeat themselves. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Depot Museum featuresvintage clothing exhibit (3) May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 09, 2009. Depot Museum featuresvintage clothing exhibit. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Declaring love in a credit-crunch climate May 10, 2009
There was still some stigma attached to second-hand wedding dresses, said Claudine Ball, who started an online used bridal shop, I Do Gowns, after struggling to find the right dress for her wedding. Prices on the website range from $250 to more than $8000 for designer gowns. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Scandinavian dress hand sewn by Rexburg woman May 9, 2009
Try telling that to Kay Clark of Rexburg, who says she makes wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses all the time. Clark has sewn wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and other formal dresses for her daughters, friends and neighbors for years ... She sews and embroiders much more than wedding dresses though. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Izzie helps Meredith choose a dress on Greys Apr 28, 2009
ABCMeredith tries on wedding dresses with some help from Izzie on "Grey's Anatomy.". Television video. (MSNBC -- Television)
The duct-tape economy Apr 28, 2009
Wedding dresses had for under $100. LOG IN TO COMMENT. (Boston Globe)
Izzie dishes about 'Grey's' wedding on Web site Apr 28, 2009
Ellen Pompeo tries on wedding dresses on "Grey's Anatomy." (ABC). Online wedding site. (Florida Today)
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)
