Category: Wedding Dresses

The teachers at TWU are top Bay Area event professionals, many of them Certified By The Guide. With their expert advice, you’ll learn how to set up a realistic wedding budget, get inspired by the latest trends in wedding decor, and learn practical tips for saving money on your wedding. This is a fantastic opportunity for couples to get up close and personal with some of the best event pros in the wedding industry. Because class sizes are small, you’ll have time to ask questions and gain valuable knowledge on wedding planning.

I’ve been watching Bride Wars previews at movie theaters for a few months now, so I’m really excited that I’m going to see it when it opens this Friday! I’m a big fan of both Kate Hudson and Ann Hathaway, and I hear the film features some gorgeous Vera Wang dresses. If you haven’t seen the trailer, take a look:

We’ve all heard of toilet paper wedding dresses, but what about dresses made of trash?

Fuzzy sweaters and giant inflatable snowmen aren’t the only things that go on sale at the end of the year. Bridal salons also put on year-end sample sales, and it’s a great time to pick up a wedding dress bargain.

Did you know that before the 1880s, a couple was required by law to have a morning wedding ceremony? During Victorian times, the U.S. followed English custom with ceremonies between 10am and noon considered most fashionable.

We know who you are. You like a balance of the city and the natural world. You love the ocean, but you also love the mountains. You are chic, and you also care about your environment. So why not show off your good taste with a little Flair?

This popular Orange County bridal salon is doing their part to support our troops. They’re holding a bridal gown giveaway, July 27 at Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar Officers Club. At this annual event, 100 bridal gowns will be given to military brides (with proper ID, of course) on a first-come, first-served basis. Mon Amie will also have bridal veils, shoes, bras and other accessories, their compliments. Call 714/546-5700 for details, or visit monamie.com and read the blog.

Not everyone has the luxury of shopping for their wedding dress in an upscale boutique, flattered and pampered by friends and admiring salespeople. You think trying to find a parking place within a mile of that chic downtown salon is tough? Read what former bride Lisa Haines (now Mrs. Haines-Betteinger) wrote to me: