White for bridesmaids? Why not?

After watching Princess Kate’s sister and maid of honor, Pippa, saunter down the aisle in a white, cowl necked, form fitting gown, we had to ask: Is white okay for bridesmaids?

It’s always been a rule of etiquette that no one other than the bride should wear white to the wedding for fear that one might upstage the bride. But in a situation where the wedding gown is so obviously the dramatic focal point, would it really hurt for the bridesmaids to be dressed in white as well?

We say, “Why not?” White is a classic neutral that could add an air of lightness to your wedding palette. Colored bouquets and/or shoes will keep your pictures from looking like you lined up ghosts to be in your wedding party. White dresses – even white tuxedos – are like a blank canvas. Without colored dresses to compete with, you can really have some fun with loud, bright colors, like bright purple, hot pink, even neon shades of green.

So, don’t be afraid of letting someone else wear white…you may just find it to be the perfect backdrop to your big day.



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Princess Week: Princess Peach

Will Mario ever win the heart of the beautiful and adventurous Princess Peach (AKA Princess Toadstool)?  Yep, you know her from the numerous Super Mario Bros. games from the Nintendo gaming systems.  While she has a knack for getting kidnapped, she's a wily woman, often using her gifts and talents to protect her friends and save her kingdom.  Princess Peach is definitely a girly girl, but she knows how to hang with the boys.  While she obviously enjoys the finer things (look at the sapphires and rubies she rocks daily - and her spectacular red shoes!), she's not afraid to take a risk either or do things that are outside of the box.

That's why I think if Princess Peach ever settles down with Mario, she'd be estatic to wear this blush pink number by Kitty Chen Couture.  It's full, A-line style keeps it princess-y enough for a royal wedding, but it's unique details keep it edgy - just like Princess Peach.  The feathered skirt and unique color are something I think Princess Peach would appreciate, and the sparkly belt would indulge her love of bling.

What do you think?  Would Princess Peach rock this gown?

Best Wedding Wishes,
2sday
Bridal Fashion Consultant

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Princess Week: Cinderella

She may be fictional, but she is probably one of the best known and most loved princesses in all of history.  Cinderella tells the story of a down and out girl who wins the heart of the dashing and handsome Prince Charming.  Although she thinks she's just a common girl, her fairy godmother know she deserves a dress that shows off her inner beauty.

In the Disney version of the story, Cinderella ends up getting married in a white, chiffon-looking, ball gown, complete with poofy sleeves and bustles.  But in 2011, who wears that dated stuff anymore?  If Cindy (if we may be so informal) were getting married today, she'd undoubtedly go for a ball gown more like this one from Moonlight Bridal's Stephanie Collection.  It retains all the elements you'd want to see in the gown of a princess, but updates it with a sleeveless neckline and adds just the right amount of sparkle (something missing from the Princess' original dress) to set off those one-of-a-kind glass slippers.

Don't you think Cinderella would look amazing in a gown like this?

Best Wedding Wishes!
2sday
Bridal Fashion Consultant

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