Weddings In Rockford

Top Gown Trends for 2010

It looks like the exposed shoulder and metallics are just some of the top trends for 2010. WREX has a list of the top trends for the upcoming season. 

From the Closet

Here is a size 12 dress that has never been worn that a bride would like to sell.  Selling price:  $650     Item #9807.

 

This dress is a size 10 sample dress that a bride would like to sell for $400.  Item #15188.

 

This dress is a size 6 that has never been worn that a bride would like to sell for $975.  Item #8266.  If you would like more information and to see more dresses go to  Bravo Bride  they have more than enough dresses to satisfy your shopping bug.  To make your dress search easy remember to use the item number.

History of Gowns 101

Hello ladies; brides have been asking me when did women start wearing special dresses or gowns to get married?  Well i will give you a short summary of what i know.

In medieval times, royal marriages were of great political importance and were used to seal alliances between two countries.  It was necessary for the bride to look magnificent in order to uphold her country's image as well as to impress the bridegroom's country with her wealth and importance.  To do this, bridal gowns has as much material as possible.  Gowns were made of velvet, damask silk, satin, fur and fabrics woven with threads of gold and silver.  Colors were rich red, purple and black.  Gowns usually had precious gems sewn in so the bride would glitter and flash in the light. 

During this time, the gown of a poor bride would be mad of linen or fine wool.  Gowns with flowing sleeves or a big train were status symbols.  The traditional gown as we know it today appeared in the the late 18th century.  By 1900 the white dress with a veil was consider the gown to wear.  In 1840, Queen Victoria chose a white dress with lace trim.  She was the first royal bride to have bridesmaids carry her train.  In the 20th century, another member of British royalty had a strong influence on the resurgence of the formal wedding gown.  Princess Diana's gown did much to revive formal wedding gowns and tiara's.

Who else has had a big influence on gown styles?  Please comment.

The Bridal Party Kept Saying: I think I can, I think I can

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A Chinese bride is hoping to enter the record books after getting married in a wedding dress with a train trailing behind her for more than 1.2 miles (2 kilometers).

It took guests more than three hours to roll out the gown, complete with 9,999 silk roses attached to it, in the northeastern province of Jilin, state news agency Xinhua said.

"Both the length of the dress and the number of silk roses pinned on the wedding dress can make history," the report quoted groom Zhao Peng as saying.  Zhao who has applied to Guinness World Records, said he was inspired after seeing a story on the previous record holder in Romania, where the dress measured just over 1.5 kilometers.  "I do not want a cliche wedding parade or banquet," he said.

Bride Lin Rong "laughed and cried at the romantic gesture," Xinhua said.

The dress cost around 40,000 yuan, or $5,856 in US dollars, which prompted initial opposition to the plan from his family.  "It is a waste of money in my opinion," said Zhao's mother.  "Though I understand that he wants to show his love on the big day."

Beautiful Wedding Dresses

Although i love Vera Wang immensely i also have a little love for Reem Acra.  Check out her spring 2010 collection and tell me what you think.

Beautiful Hair Combs and Jewelry

Hello ladies; if you are looking for a beautiful hair comb or tiara for your wedding why not check out Kira Designs.  You can choose from hundreds of designs our you can have her make one for you.  She also makes necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc.  To get free shipping enter code TCTW.

Beautiful Beaded Dress for $350

Over atBravobride there is a white beaded wedding dress for sale.  Only worn once.  The purchase price of the dress was $900 and she is willing to sell it for only $350.  It has a ball gown silhouette and it is a size 4. 

Tuxedo 101

Over at the blog DenverFlower they have a tutorial video on proper tuxedo fitting.  Take a look and tell me what you think.  Did it help you?

Where are all the bridal shops?

Hello ladies; i have done some research on local bridal shops and although Glamour Bridal has closed and Vera's House of Bridals has retreated to Janesville that does not mean we all have to go on a pilgramage to Chicago.  I have found some alternatives to Chi-town. 

For instance; i have heard alot of good things about Veils and Tails in Clinton, Wisconsin.  They have a great selection, Tuxedos for the guys and so much more.  Please make sure to make an appointment, so that they can devote as much time as they can to cater to your every need.  Call (608)676-5277 or go to their website.

Stitch-n-time Bridal Boutique in Woodstock, started out as an alterations shop and grew from there.  To make an appointment call 337-4444.

Kathryn's Bridal and Dress Shop is located in Mchenry.  Although she is new in the business she has a very wide selection to choose from and also a Tea room where you can have an intimate party with your maids or your flower girls.  Call 385-7330 for an appointment.

I just happend upon this listing on the web so i am not too sure if it is open or not; Crystal Bridal in Rochelle.  Here is the phone number just in case you want to try them out 562-8065.

Sara Grace is located in the Edgebrook mall on North Alpine Road.  She has a small shop, but she can do rush orders.  Call 398-9896 to make an appointment.

Castronovo's Bridal is still open as far as i know.  The people i have talked to claims they are.  Call 962-4731 for more information.

Wedding Dress Saves Brides Life

For most brides their wedding dress is the most cherished part of their life, but for a British woman it holds much more significance - because it saved her life.

When Christina Quilter tried on her 100 pound white satin dress, it's tightly fitting corset sent a searing pain shooting through her right breast.  The 27-year-old visited the doctor and had it checked and found that she had a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer.

However, after an urgent mastectomy and chemotherapy, she was finally able to marry her fiance' Dan.  "There is no doubt my wedding dress saved my life.  If I hadn't been wearing it, I'd never have had the early diagnosis.  I was told that was crucial."

Story from News Of The World.