They say the bridesmaid relationship is for life…or at least that’s how they justify buying those bridesmaid dresses! But in this Friday’s Bridesmaid Book “Bridesmaids Revisited: An Ellie Haskell Mystery” by veteran mystery writer Dorothy Cannell, the bridesmaid’s bond goes beyond the grave. The story starts when British interior decorator and sometimes-sleuth Ellie Haskell is…
While the old china and crystal registries may seem outdated, the truth is they are still popular. As couples are getting married at a later age, most already have the essentials needed to stock a kitchen. Thus, most registries consist of the more elaborate stuff a couple couldn’t afford on their own, like china serving…
For those who don’t savor the idea of being photographed in the post-ceremony flurry, there’s a new trend in town: pre-wedding photography. Though this fad does override the whole “bad luck to see the bride before the wedding” idea, pre-wedding photography offers some definite perks. A chance to photograph non-beer spattered bridesmaid dresses. A less…
This week is National Singles Week, which means there’s no better time to take a moment out of your aint’-love-grand stupor to celebrate with the eligible single ladies in your life: your bridesmaids. Whether that means writing them a special note, assuring them once again that their bridesmaids’ dresses do not make them look fat,…
Not only are they as addictive as chapstick, these particular shopaholic books make the perfect bridesmaids’ gifts. Why? Because this shopaholic story begins with a bridesmaid’s fairytale- come- true. In Shopoholic Ties the Knot, everyone’s favorite heroine Becky Bloomwood is acting as sole bridesmaid in her best friend’s wedding. Little does Becky know, the ritual…
In all the flurry over bridesmaids’ dresses, wedding favors and flower girl tantrums, one teeny wedding detail often gets lost in the fray: the groom. The man who set this entire wedding circus into motion with one sweet proposal is often ostracized, ordered around, or pushed to the sideline. Now a funny book appropriately titled…
Shopping for bridesmaids’ dresses doesn’t have to be a pain. Sites like Dessy.com take the sting out of bridesmaids’ dress shopping. In fact, the Fall/Winter edition of Wedding Dresses highlights the three coolest features on Dessy.com: 1) Click on a bridesmaid’s dress color, and the dress will change to that color on screen, which you…
In the Fall/Winter edition of Wedding Dresses, Dessy Group designer Vivian Diamond offers some tips on shopping for bridesmaids’ dresses. 1) Start by thinking of bridesmaids’ dresses in terms of style and what would look good on your friends. 2) Pre-shop for bridesmaids’ dresses before you present styles to your attendants. A website like www.dessy.com…
Last year’s nuptial buzz word was “bridezilla.” This year, the catchphrase is “post-nuptial depression.” Basically, post-nuptial depression is the natural result when, after the wedding, one must relinquish bridezilla rights and go back to acting like an ordinary member of society. Sad, we know. Soo…we have some suggestions to cheer up these recovering brides. 1)…
Ladies, ladies, ladies. As of late, we at bridesmaid.com have been hearing about a disturbing syndrome called Bachelor Party Envy. Because of the increasing lameness of bachelorette parties (painting picture frames, passing the hummus) and the rising awesomeness of bachelor parties (paintball, Oktoberfest), many brides are expressing jealousy over their spouse’s superior send-offs. Don’t worry…
