Splurge Vs. Save: The Pippa Middleton Dress

January 24th, 2012, by The Broke-Ass Bride

I know, I know - the Royal Wedding was like a thousand years ago. Yet here we are, still talking about a certain infamous bridesmaid who enchanted an entire nation, just by showing us her backside...oye vey. Anyhoo, were you aware you can own Pippa's exact dress? Everyone's favorite slinky, cowl-neck gown is for sale on Net-A-Porter. for only $3475. Not an unheard of sum to pony up for a wedding gown (and because it is THE Pippa dress, I wouldn't bet on it going on clearance anytime...

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A Kim K-inspired Wedding Trend?

January 04th, 2012, by Azure

Bridal tiara by Van Cleef & Arpels Are tiaras on-trend for 2012? Town & Country seems to think so! In the new Town & Country Weddings mag, they predict an uptick in brides walking the white aisle in sparkling tiaras. After all, Kate Middleton wore one at the much-anticipated royal wedding. And although Kim Kardashian's marriage lasted a measly 72 days, millions watched as she exchanged vows in a voluminous Vera Wang ballgown and Lorriane Schwartz diamond headpiece (worth a...

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Wanna Look Like a Middleton at Your Wedding?

December 23rd, 2011, by Azure

  Are the Middleton sisters influencing what you'll wear down the aisle?   It seems most every bridal designer included a royal wedding-inspired bridal gown in their latest 2012 collections. And it's easy to understand why...the world went bananas for Kate and Pippa Middleton's Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen royal wedding dresses! Sleeves were suddenly back in, bridesmaids in white and ivory became acceptable and chic, and cowl necklines, covered buttons and...

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Delicious Decade-Inspired Wedding Dresses

December 13th, 2011, by Azure

  Have you dreamed about walking down the aisle in a bona fide vintage bridal gown? Or did you fall head over heels in love with Kate and Pippa Middleton's royal wedding style?   If the answer is yes, then look no further than The Vintage Wedding Dress Company! This incredible boutique features two dress collections, the Original Vintage (authentic vintage dresses) and the vintage-inspired Decades Collection. The Decades collection is jam-packed...

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Honeymoon Like The Royals

October 30th, 2011, by Azure

  ...in the Seychelles Islands!   Prince William and Kate Middleton jetted off to their tropical honeymoon paradise- the African islands of Seychelles. Here's the skinny on this royal honeymoon destination...   • The republic of Seychelles is an archipelago comprised of 115 secluded islands in the Indian Ocean. • We've all heard of Port Victoria and the capital of Seychelles is Victoria, aka Port Victoria. Mahe is the archipelago's main...

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The Kate Effect: Get Ready to do a Double Take at this Gown

September 02nd, 2011, by Azure

OneWed is dedicated to helping brides look and feel their best through the entire journey to wed; from the excitement of YES! to the celebration after the I Do's. And everyone knows that hair & makeup and dress & accessories can make or break any girl's swagger. To ensure you look drop dead gorgeous and feel your bridal best, I'm on constant lookout for the latest fashion and beauty styles and trends that I can share with you here on the Savvy Scoop. I pore over fashion and bridal...

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A Fascinating Friday for Bridal Accessories

September 02nd, 2011, by Azure

About Bride Chic In case you're wondering, what exactly is a fascinator? Defined it's a mini or cocktail style hat made mostly out of feathers and plumes. Over the last couple years the fascinator has evolved into as many forms as you can imagine. The most forward would be those abstract-looking pieces that made fashion headlines this year at the royal wedding. Since variations abound you can choose from darling little lace hats adorned with florals and feathers to bridal...

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Royal Romance: Romona Keveza Couture Bridal Gowns, Spring 2012

July 19th, 2011, by Azure

Romona Keveza always delivers, whether it's with her affordable Legends collection or her luxurious couture bridal line. Since we already dished on Legends by Romona Keveza, today we take a peek at the Spring 2012 Romona Keveza Couture Bridal Collection. And there's a whole lot of eye candy so get ready to drool! Romona Keveza's bridal gowns are dripping with romantic details! Fusing the regency of London with the romance of Paris, her latest bridal collection is, 'a dedication to...

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Royal Wedding Bridal Bouquet on a Budget

June 17th, 2011, by Azure

Special to OneWed by Lisa W. for FiftyFlowers.com Are you Kate Middleton-inspired and looking to the royal wedding for flower ideas? Then you vividly remember the understated and relatively small bridal bouquet Kate carried down the aisle, which was estimated to cost around $1200. Yikes! We loved Kate's simply elegant bouquet, but that price tag is simply out of reach of most of us. Not to fret! Our friends at DIYBride.com were determined to create Kate Middleton’s bouquet...

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Royal Wedding Hats Off to Ella Gajewska… and Fascinators too!

May 27th, 2011, by Azure

About Bride Chic It never ceases to amaze me the level of talent found on Etsy. Add to that I love being the first to spread the word about new (and relatively new) Etsy shops and indie designers running them. Meet Ella Gajewska of Ella Gajewska Millinery, creator of some of the most drop dead gorgeous fascinators I've seen since Wills and Kate's royal wedding. As a milliner, her range goes from day and evening hats to the white bridal headwear you see here. As Ella puts it,...

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