I stumbled onto a gorgeous little boutique today - Unique Vintage. They have a fabulous selection of vintage and vintage inspired clothing including some gorgeous, bridal worthy gowns. The best part is that most of their gowns are very affordable (I’m talking $99, $200, $300 etc). Take a look at a few from their current selection:
WOW right?
Wouldn’t this be a fabulous bridesmaid’s gift or even your own wedding necklace? It would look great with a v-neck, sweetheart neckline or halter top wedding gown, or for the bride who wants just a touch of bling.
Check out complete DIY instructions at VintageGlam - it looks really easy to make as well!
Each year, the Milan fashion show debuts new trends in bridal wear that never fail to become the next big thing. One of the hot looks in this years runway collections was the Grecian Goddess look. Empires waisted gowns with soft, flowing skirts - these gorgeous gowns are often perfect for a semi-formal, informal or destination wedding. For today’s trend watch - take a look at these amazing designer gowns currently available on eBay.
My Favorite is this Private Label By G gown gown with amazing beaded detailing on the bust. This gown is never worn, originally purchased for a wedding that was canceled and is a size 6-8. And - it is currently listed at an unbelievable $89!!!! Lots of great pictures of the actual dress included in the listing as well.
Another great find was this size 12 Maggie Sottero gown that is currently listed at $59! This one was purchased early in the wedding planning stages and then the bride decided she wanted Ivory instead of white. It hasn’t been worn other then to try it on.
My favorite eBay seller, the wonderful Your Dream Dress, also has some great designer steals available including: a brand new $2200 Manual Mota “Cassandra” gown for $1150, a brand new $3000 Monique L’Huillier “Zoe”gown for $950, a new $3000 Manual Mota “Claudia” gown for $1450 and a new $2800 Carolina Herrera 35310 gown for $1195.
Why do I love these dresses for bridesmaids?
We’re not talking about the color scheme of your wedding - although green is a lovely color. We talking about creating an earth friendly wedding by recycling, reusing and/or repurposing.
Today’s Focus: Wedding Rings made from recycled or reused metals and created stones or natural products including wood & stone.
One of my favorite finds has got to be Green Karat. Not only do they have gorgeous jewelry they also have a registry where you can ask your friends and family to send in their old gold to help you create your wedding rings.
Some of my favorite designs include:
I found another awesome used gown seller on eBay that I has to share! Couture Wedding Gowns sells high end designer gowns with names like Paloma Blanca, Alvina Valenta, Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Casablanca, Reem Acra, Pronovias and many more. Most of these are sample gowns, and were used in the bridal salon as samples. They may have had some damage, but they have been repaired and cleaned as needed, and the seller has included plenty of detailed photos of the actual gowns with each listing, which is very important.
The best part, of course, is the price! They have $1500+ gowns selling for as little as $250, a huge steal for some amazing gowns! Most of these gowns, as store samples, are unaltered and can be sized up or down a few sizes as needed as well. (more…)
I think I am in love!! The uber-talented Kenzie Kate recently featured these on Something Old, Something New. They are from an amazing little Etsy store, Twigs and Honey. The designer creates custom, one of a kind boutonneires to match your wedding using a selection of materials including millinery leaves, dried flowers, handmade flowers, silk flowers, feathers, ribbon, shells (beach themed weddings), dried and artificial leaves, faux berries and nuts, vintage mushrooms, stamens and more. These boutonneires won’t wilt, making them wonderful keepsakes and the materials would work perfectly with a fall wedding.
My favorite part? They are totally affordable! At $13/boutonniere, she will make a custom piece for each wedding party member and a slightly larger version for the groom. (more…)
I found two gorgeous gowns I want to share with you today. Both are adorable, and very very good deals!
This is a Mori Lee gown in Duchess Satin and it is gorgeous! The bride had it altered from a size 12 to a size 10 and wore it for her bridal portraits but then the wedding was called off. She says there is enough to let it be altered up or down slightly, and she also includes photos of the actual gown as well. It’s always nice when you can see the actually dress, not just the designer pics. Her gown also had a bustle put in for the reception. The best part - she is asking only $450 starting price for this stunning gown.
Another great find was this stunning Demetrios gown! It has been used before, but she provides great pictures of the dress in it’s current state with is wonderful. It is ivory with a French bustled train and an amazing embroidered bust. The dress is a size 16, and will need dry cleaning but it is an absolute steal at $200! Amazing.
As you start your wedding dress search on eBay, here are a few things to help you find the perfect dress.
It’s All In The Measurements
Now is NOT the time to worry about finding your size by number - you need to concentrate on finding your perfect size by fit. So, get out your tape measure and well, measure yourself.
You’ll quickly find out that each designer has a different idea of what measurements go with what size number designation so it’s always best to look at the measurements noted on the auction page and order the size closest to your largest measurement. You’ll probably want or need alterations anyway to make sure that you’re looking absolutely stunning on the big day.
If measurements aren’t listed, please ask for them. This becomes especially important if you’re purchasing a “used” dress that has been altered from an individual rather than a dress from an online shop or seamstress.
Look Through The Magazines Before You Search
Peruse the bridal magazines to get an idea of what dresses are being offered.
It helps to be specific in your search so if you like dresses from Mary’s Bridal then do a search on “Mary’s Bridal” to see what dresses are on auction. Often bridal stores will sell of sample dresses this way. If there is a dress name or style number add that to your search.
In It To Win It
One more thing to stress - If your dress is not listed as Buy It Now - DON’T Get Caught Up In The Excitement Of Bidding To Win!!
You want to make sure you stay within your budgeted amount for your dress. If you don’t win one auction, look around -or even do so before bidding so you know what your options are- chances are that you’ll find that same dress listed somewhere else.
Don’t be afraid of purchasing a dress from eBay. The same things that protect you when you’re purchasing the newest video game system or diamond ring will protect you for the items you purchase for your wedding. Just make sure you are purchasing from a reputable seller and everything should be fine.
Hello is one of the hottest color for wedding this summer, and there are so many adorable - and re-wearable - yellow dresses out there that your girls are going to LOVE! Wanna see some? Yeah, I thought so lol. Here is some chic yellow eye candy. (Click on a pic for the source)
