Wedding Dresses + Fashion
The typical "What am I going to wear?!" question just got taken up a notch.
Scroll down to see a bunch of useful articles + ideas about wedding dresses, style, and fashion. Or you can:
- Find wedding dresses and bridal boutiques near you
- Find a Bridal Fair or Trunk Show near you
- Check out our Pinterest boards for stylish wedding ideas
![How To Have A Minimalist Wedding](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/MinimalistWeddingIdeas01-HNYPT.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=5b1695a3565a83d3e0f1cc74d4c55d7f 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/MinimalistWeddingIdeas01-HNYPT.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=17d8eb7ac3b05a67b9d778fb63ef7be1 190w)
How To Have A Minimalist Wedding
We like to think of minimalism as clearing away the clutter, eliminating the frills, and being very intentional about what you choose to be part of your big day. Here's how to Marie Kondo your wedding.
![Top 7 Reasons To Attend A Wedding Show](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/ShouldIGoToAWeddingShow01-BridalExtravaganzaofAtlanta.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=e35ad03998253cce9318b601fe2275b7 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/ShouldIGoToAWeddingShow01-BridalExtravaganzaofAtlanta.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=931065b47dd635e257e6e197f93d5905 190w)
Top 7 Reasons To Attend A Wedding Show
Thinking of going to a wedding expo? Our bridal fair partners divulge the top 7 reasons why you should!
![How To Make Things Easy On Your Bridesmaids](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/HowToTreatYourBridesmaids01-LifelongPhotographyStudio.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=21459beb4f9bfeb174d7ab4b32194341 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/HowToTreatYourBridesmaids01-LifelongPhotographyStudio.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=9c181e65889ff61794ddb53113508d72 190w)
How To Make Things Easy On Your Bridesmaids
Even though the wedding is technically your big day, you still want your bridesmaids to have a blast along the way! Follow these 12 steps to a blissfully-happy bridal party.
![Why You Need a Wedding Day Emergency Kit + What To Include!](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/Wedding-Emergency-Kit-Packing-List.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=2f62b43f730a49f00fe001161e91f9ad 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/Wedding-Emergency-Kit-Packing-List.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=3b0ef98ebe3a318aa057bd01cf3b01cb 190w)
Why You Need a Wedding Day Emergency Kit + What To Include!
This small makeup bag filled with "just in case" items can fix most of those little wedding-day problems—and end up saving the day! Here's a list of 32 items we'd recommend a bride and bridesmaids have handy in an emergency kit for the wedding day, plus a pinnable packing checklist.
![Wedding Dress Shopping 101](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WeddingDressShopping101-LovelyBride.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=79d80484b1d49bfe60309df86fdbb209 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WeddingDressShopping101-LovelyBride.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=e94be0232bf475460e99b4f324f7ae81 190w)
Wedding Dress Shopping 101
This is probably the most epic shopping trip of your life—for potentially the most expensive dress you’ll ever wear! No pressure, right? *insert nervous laughter here* But don't worry because we're giving you our best advice on wedding dress shopping so you’ll know how to prep, what to expect, and how to feel fabulous during your appointment.
![Groom's Guide to Choosing Wedding Attire](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/GroomWeddingAttire-GenerationTux.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=805d0add812b4f2ec35c071e535092f0 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/GroomWeddingAttire-GenerationTux.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=f4bd863dd98859ea23221ddbdf9aa0bc 190w)
Groom's Guide to Choosing Wedding Attire
We reached out to our friends at Generation Tux to get some comprehensive info for our grooms, groomsmen, and gals that prefer pantsuits to petticoats. They answer all your wedding attire-related questions, from "What's the difference between a suit and a tuxedo?" to "What accessories should I get?"
![Living Coral Wedding Inspiration](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/LivingCoralWeddingIdeas-ClaneGessel.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=4ff346f25aed2fe51273d768d2e97e5f 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/LivingCoralWeddingIdeas-ClaneGessel.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=6a9dee405c47c583547aae5f3585bc46 190w)
Living Coral Wedding Inspiration
Liven up your wedding color palette with the top tint of 2019: Living Coral! Here are a few ways to incorporate Pantone's pick for the 2019 color of the year into your wedding.
![Plus-Size Wedding Dresses](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/PlusSizeWeddingDresses-TheiaCurve.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=9be4f6088ce1cb24fc748e06d10f52fe 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/PlusSizeWeddingDresses-TheiaCurve.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=cda69f26bc8b7398019acd697d1ea040 190w)
Plus-Size Wedding Dresses
A long-neglected segment of the bridal market is finally coming into its own: Plus-Size Wedding Dresses. We're giving you our best plus-size bridal gown shopping tips, as well as a list of plus-size wedding dress designers we love.
![Our Love Affair with Kendra Scott’s Color Bar](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/KendraScottColorBar-WeddingJewelry.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=1acb990989989b775ad6715b49ee7996 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/KendraScottColorBar-WeddingJewelry.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=fd49d043c1a9b3266c0cca19d64b50f0 190w)
Our Love Affair with Kendra Scott’s Color Bar
Recently three of us Guide Gals walked into a bar… No, not that kind of bar (not this time, anyway). It was Kendra Scott’s Color Bar! A place where bridal parties can go crazy with jewelry customization. Perfect if you want to ensure your bridesmaids will wear their pieces long after your wedding day.
![Wedding Beauty Timeline](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WeddingBeautyChecklist-TripleTwist.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=53872cebb5b41e81cb731a80520d9edc 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WeddingBeautyChecklist-TripleTwist.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=75bb7327cd91ea18401e7da2dda2eb70 190w)
Wedding Beauty Timeline
Beauty may be an afterthought when you're knee-deep in wedding planning. You know you need to make time for some beauty prep, but when and where do you start? To make sure you look and feel amazing on your big day, we've created a Wedding Beauty Timeline to help you achieve that blushing bride (or groom!) glow.
![13 Signature Wedding Details That AREN’T Cocktails](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/SignatureWeddingDetails-TheMrsBox.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=9de85a2b10d01005ae0827d4c95a280e 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/SignatureWeddingDetails-TheMrsBox.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=035d484689780e343edc7a0f961098d2 190w)
13 Signature Wedding Details That AREN’T Cocktails
We've all heard of "signature cocktails," but there are so many more ways to personalize your wedding! Check out our ideas for 13 Signature Wedding Details That AREN’T Cocktails. Your guests will thank you when they don't have such a wicked hangover the next morning.
![Ways To Save: Bridal Gowns On A Budget](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/BudgetWeddingDresses-CodyHunterPhotography.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=ed4a319b4806cd5db60e057c9e3c1f8f 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/BudgetWeddingDresses-CodyHunterPhotography.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=bc6dd27743d59acddcea35542f238a95 190w)
Ways To Save: Bridal Gowns On A Budget
I paid $220 for my wedding dress. My colleague Jennifer? Got hers for $125. Since we were both footing the bill for our own weddings, there was precious little in the budget for our gowns. But we still looked fabulous! Here are some tried-and-true tips for getting a gorgeous wedding dress on a budget.
![Wedding Dress Donations](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/HowToDonateWeddingDress-onelovePhotography.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=5025203555b6ca1391706d97c785ba6a 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/HowToDonateWeddingDress-onelovePhotography.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=0359f70ad6920e9fac4669beb8325482 190w)
Wedding Dress Donations
Consider giving the gift of your wedding gown! Your donation can help a family or bride in need, while also giving your dress new life. And if that's not reason enough to gift your gown, donations are also tax deductible.
![9 Bridal Party Gifts That Keep On Giving { and that they'll actually want! }](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WeddingGiftsThatGiveBack-Swell.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=9163e7ee522040bbbec10dd0b6bbb68f 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WeddingGiftsThatGiveBack-Swell.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=cad70728622e7ec028d3bd54af93e43e 190w)
9 Bridal Party Gifts That Keep On Giving { and that they'll actually want! }
If you still have "Bridal Party Gifts" on your wedding to-do list, why not consider giving a gift that gives back? We list 9 Bridal Party Gifts That Keep On Giving (and that they'll actually want!). With this list, it'll be easy to find a gift your bridesmaids will love—even before they know the stories behind them.
![Brides Want To Know: Trunk Shows](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WeddingDressTrunkShow_190809_204025.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=d834d87ff597527b8f4e2c1aa08768eb 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WeddingDressTrunkShow_190809_204025.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=453a9f1b63d25b1eebc94e9929d62280 190w)
Brides Want To Know: Trunk Shows
So, what exactly IS a wedding dress trunk show? And is it worth going to one? We answer this question and describe what a trunk show experience entails. Plus, we give you tips for how to get the most out of going to one!
![Choosing The Right Wedding White](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/ChoosingTheRightWeddingWhite-ElieSaab.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=ac0b5ba3b3c3e16b0236936cd88539e9 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/ChoosingTheRightWeddingWhite-ElieSaab.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=359fb25d5f1e318f2aad8755d9e53ac7 190w)
Choosing The Right Wedding White
White is white, right? Au contraire! There are many variations to this snowy color, and we've broken down the best wedding whites for each unique skin tone to help you choose the right wedding white.
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Get The Most Out of a Bridal Fair
When the euphoria of the engagement begins to fade, you're struck by a flutter of panic—“I need to plan the wedding!” Bridal fairs are actually the most convenient way to learn about a myriad of wedding options in one place! Here are some tips for making the most of attending one.
![Behind the Scenes at a Wedding Dress Trunk Show](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WeddingDressTrunkShows.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=408ec78eef2dab5b8d5fc3703f0c4db7 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WeddingDressTrunkShows.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=50c081c39c900cbb2bb014f3296ec03c 190w)
Behind the Scenes at a Wedding Dress Trunk Show
Next to playing with my dogs and sharing a chocolate soufflé with my husband, browsing wedding dresses is one of my favorite pastimes. Are you with me on this? I thought so. Then believe me when I say that one of the best ways to indulge your fashion passion is by attending a wedding dress trunk show.
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