New York Bridal Market Trend: Wrap Up

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!!

I know I didn't post yesterday but Sunday and Monday were extremely busy for me. So today without further ado I present to you The Budget Brides Handbook wrap up to the Spring/Fall 2011 New York Bridal Market Week. I hope that you have enjoyed this little segment. Hopefully next year, I will be invited to some of these shows and then you can have first hand reporting. Crossed Fingers and Sending Prayers***

1. Black wedding dresses are something a little different wonder if it will be a keeper.

2. Tiered Skirts are so romantic and frilly bringing an added flair.

3. Hats are a great accessory to glamourize any bridal gown.

4. A splash of color allows you to incorporate your wedding day colors into your wedding gown.

5. Lingerie-Inspired bridal gowns add a classy sexy to a very special experience. Your groom will love it.


6. Short & Sassy helps a youthful bride add a touch of sassiness.


7. Rosettes are so romantic.


8. Shorttails are for the bride who wants to stay semi-traditional with an element of surprise.


9. Floral Centerpieces takes the bouquet out of your hands and acts as a statement piece on your crown.


10. Shoulder coverings are great for really strict ceremony sites such as churches.


11. Detailed Necklines "give great details for close - up photographs and provide support."*

12. Feathers are just right for the bride who is looking for platinum status style.


13. Mix & Match Fabrics "gives silhouettes unique textures and three-dimensional appearance."*

14. Dramatic Backs add the WOW factor.

Images via Martha Stewart Weddings & Aisle Dash

* Wording has been taken from an Aisle Dash desciption

Click here for The Budget Brides Handbook review of the Spring/Fall 2011 New York Bridal Market.

New York Bridal Week Trend Alert: Lingerie

Have you ever thought of wearing your lingerie to your wedding? Hmmm a thought right. Designers like Monique Lhuillier and Jenny Packham have decided to take a discrete undergarment item and add a little no scratch that alot of sexy to the bridal gown. The lingerie-inspired trend is definitely for the bold and daring. I know I wouldn't wear this dress without losing 60 pounds.

Dress 1 & 3 by Monique Lhuillier

Dress 2 by Jenny Packham

Images via Martha Stewart Weddings

Would you wear this sexy trend? Is it a little to daring for you or right up your alley?


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New York Bridal Week Trend Alert: Sexy Little Dress

Happy Sunday Budget Brides!!!

So we are going to forego one week of Sunday Brunch to finish up my trend picks from New York Bridal Week. This next trend is for the hot and sexy Victoria Secret types. I like to call it the SIL (Sexy Little Dress). This trend works best for the bride who is having an evening wedding with a cocktail reception. Fun and flirty this trend is for the bold bride who is going to party all night long.

Dress by Anne Bowen

Image via Martha Stewart Weddings

Dress by Platinum for Priscilla of Boston

Image via Aisle Dash

Do you like this trend? If so, would you wear it for your ceremony and reception or just the reception?

New York Bridal Market Trend Alert: Shorttails

Happy Friday Afternoon Budget Brides!!!

Yes, we maybe setting a record of three posts in one day. Whoo Hoo!!! (In my Vicki from RHWOOC)

Here is yet another amazing trend from the New York Bridal Market. I have dubbed this trend Shorttails. I absolutely love this trend. It was my prom dress circa 1999. Did I just date myself?
This trend is definietly for the funky, edgy and daring bride who would not mind the side eye from the guests at her wedding. But nonetheless you will be the talk of the wedding circles and your mother's noisy friends. LOLOL

Images via Martha Stewart Weddings

What do you ladies think of this trend? Would you wear it for your big day? Why or Why not?

Images 1 & 3 are Ines Di Santo

Image 2 is Reem Acra

New York Bridal Market Trend Alert: Hats

Happy Friday Budget Brides!!

A pretty funky trend has hit the runways during this seasons Bridal Market Week. Hats hit the runways of both Carolina Herrera and Melissa Sweet for Priscilla of Boston. This trend brings and edgy style to bridal attire. Now I can't say that I absolutely love this trend but there is definitely something about it that intrigues me.

Melissa Sweet for Priscilla of Boston

Image via Martha Stewart Weddings

Carolina Herrera

Images vis Martha Stewart Weddings

Now be completely honest, do you like the hat trend? Is it to funky for your tastes? Tell me why or why not.

New York Bridal Market Alert: Black is the New White

So we're back again Budget Brides. I have a few more trends that I need to get out to you by Sunday so there maybe some back to back posts. The next trend I want to feature is the use of Black. Usually black is a color left for funerals and not weddings. However, I think the use of the color black in the images below add an element of surprise.

Image via Martha Stewart Weddings

Wedding Fact: In the Chinese culture brides often wear red instead of white since white is seen as a sign of mourning.

What do you guys think about this trend? Is it a little to out of the box for you or right up your alley?

New York Bridal Market Trend Alert: Rosettes

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!

Sorry for the late post today. I slept until about 12:00pm today when I was rudely awaken by an unknown bandit. Joking... You know who you are.

I will probably finish up my recaps of the New York Bridal Market this week. Don't worry on Sunday I will give you an entire list of source sites and trends that I did not cover.

Today's trend alert feature is Rosettes. Rosettes are a lovely way to add a floral touch to your wedding attire. They are so romantic and full of character that gives any bridal gown that extra wow factor.

Images via Martha Stewart Weddings

Do you like the rosette trend? If so, would you wear it as a wedding gown like the images above? If not, why do you not like this trend?

New York Bridal Market: Trend Alert

Happy Monday Budget Brides!!

I hope all of you had a productive and relaxing weekend. Another trend that I found from New York Bridal Week is Floral Headpieces. Two designers have really took this trend to the next level. I think that this trend adds a little secret garden feel to the over all look. Check out the images below from Carolina Herrera and Douglass Hannant.

Carolina Herrera

Douglass Hannant

Douglass Hannant

Douglass Hannant

What do you think about the floral headpieces trend? Is this something that you would add to your wedding day attire?

Images via Aisle Dash

New York Bridal Market: Trend Alert

Happy Friday Budget Brides!!

Another amazing trend for Fall 2010 can be called many names like bolero, shrug, glam poncho or cropped jacket. This trend is super chic and definitely adds that wow factor to a traditional wedding dress. A jacket or shoulder covering (my special name) is great for the bride whose wedding ceremony is in a very traditional church where bare shoulders is frowned upon. Here are some great choices from St. Pucchi, Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera as well as a great choice for bridesmaids from Thread.

Images & Trend via Aisle Dash

Check out The Budget Brides Handbook recap of New York Bridal Market here

New York Bridal Market: David's Bridal Fall 2010 Collection

Happy Friday Budget Brides!!!


I know I left you high and dry on Thursday with the New York Bridal Market recap. However, I was just exhausted last night. I have been staying up to 4am every night this week "borrowing" images from our favorite sites, resizing and making adjustments. I hope you guys have really enjoyed this weeks recaps.

David's Bridal is the ultimate destination for the bride who is looking for all the trends at a moderate price range. Below you can find my 5 top dress picks from the Fall 2010 Collection. From tea length to tiered skirts, David's Bridal has delivered once again. Enjoy!!

View the entire David's Bridal Fall 2010 collection here.

Images via Aisle Dash

New York Bridal Market: Tiered Skirts is a Definite Trend

Happy Wednesday Afternoon Budget Brides!!!

So a definite trend of the Spring/Fall 2011 New York Bridal Market is Tiered Skirts. Whether in lace, tulle, silk or organza tiered skirts are everywhere. Tiered skirts add an ultra feminine and romantic to the amazing dresses seen below.

Looking for textured and volume here is your match.

Images via Martha Stewart Weddings

Trend via Aisle Dash

New York Bridal Market: Alfred Angelo Fall 2011 Collection

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!!

Here are some of the images from the Alfred Angelo show. What I love about Alfred Angelo is that you can get an amazing look that doesn't come with such a hefty price. My absolute faves out of this collection is looks 1, 4 and 6. I know! I know! I have an obsession with the little white dress. Hope you enjoy.

Check out the rest of the collection here including bridesmaid dress.

Images via Get Married