THIS JUST IN... New Vera Wang Dress at David's Bridal: 7 Gorgeous Styles

David's Bridal has just released the next collection of Vera Wang dresses. I am so drooling at my desk. Can't wait to see them in person. Do you think David's would invite me for a private viewing? Hmmm... I am so in love already.

What do you think of these styles? Would you wear them?

images via Glamour

2012 Wedding Collection from Bebe

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!!

 OMG it has been over a year since I have posted and there has been so much that has gone on in this past year. I will update all BBH readers tomorrow on what the last year has blessed me with. However, today I want to focus on the new bridal collection from Bebe. Yes, you ladies know that store. The one that no one is really sure how to pronounce.    

Well for the 2012 wedding season they have introduce a new bridal collection designed by Project Runway finalist Rami Kashou. This collection of bridal gown are both modern and romantic appealing to the traditional and modern bride. In a variety of silhouettes and styles this bridal collection can appeal to all brides who are looking for bridal dress in an excellent price point. With prices ranging from $298 to $2500 these beautiful gowns can fit into any budget.  

The line also features a collection of beautiful bridemaids dresses that range from $139 to $278.

So head over to Bebe and take a look at the collection and let me know what you think. Love it or Hate it.

Images found on Glossed & Found and One Wed

New Trend: Pre-Sale Wedding Dresses

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!!

I know that many of you have heard wedding designers and newlyweds selling their dresses through sample sales or pre-owned wedding dress sites. Well now I have seen it all. There is a new kind of sale hitting the bridal industry called Pre-Sale Wedding Dresses. Yes, Budget Brides you have read it right there are a group of brides out their selling their wedding dress before their wedding has even occured.

Are you stunned because I sure as hell was. I mean let's take a pause.....

Okay, are you back?

I don't know if I like the idea of pre-selling a wedding dress. Many brides sell their pre-sell weddings dresses for less than 50% off the retail price. I think that this is a little deceiving. Most times when a bride sells a used dress after the wedding date, the dress is sold for 50% or more off the retail cost of the dress.

So for instance, Mary buys a wedding dress from Designer X for $6,000. She is reviewing 2 options for selling her wedding dress the first is posting it on a wedding dress site on pre-sale 6 months before the wedding for $4,500 and the other is posting the same dress on the wedding dress website after the wedding for about $3,000. With a difference of $1,500 purchasing the dress after the wedding is taking place is the better option.

My thoughts are if you are going to purchase a used gown then you should purchase it after the wedding has already occured. It doesn't make since to pay more money for a dress that will have been worn by the time you received it. So in theory if you buy a pre-sale dress your actually paying upfront for a dress that has never been worn; however, by the time you get the dress it's has been worn and your out a considerable amount of money that could have been reallocated to something else.

I am qualifying this as a budget don't. This type of selling practice is risky business. You will not know the condition of the dress once the wedding is over with. If you are looking to buy a pre-owned wedding dress, I would buy a dress from a seller whose wedding has already occured.

So Budget Brides, what do you think of the whole pre-sale wedding dress trend? Is this something that you would do? Why or why not?

FAB!!! Eye Candy from Christan Dior Haute Couture

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!!

I saw this dress, Belle De Delft by Christian Dior Haute Couture, on a few other blogs and I just had to share with all of my Budget Brides. Just think of all the creativity ideas you can develop for your wedding from this picture. You never know you may see this dress in an upcoming segment of Sunday Brunch.

Do you love this dress? Would you wear it on your big day?

Leave us a comment letting us know what you think.

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Win a Wedding Dress from Jilted Ex - Fiance

Happy Monday Budget Brides!!

I wasn't going to create a post today but when I saw this information on another blog I just had to share. So a few months back Richard Jefferson, a forward who plays for the San Antonio Spurs, canceled his wedding to Kesha Nichols by email 5 days before the wedding.

I am pretty sure that most of you heard about this story via all the gossip and media outlets. Since this personal tradgey, Kesha has decided to turn this embarrassing moment into a chance to help someone else.

Ms. Nichol's is giving one lucky bride (who may not be about to afford) the chance to win a one of a kind never worn couture wedding gown.

Here is what Ms. Nichols had to say about the couture dress giveaway, "I'm sure I could have sold the dress for a good amount of money,".... "But I would rather give the dress to someone who would never have the chance to wear a $10,000 couture, one-of- a-kind dress."


Here's How To Win:

Kesha Nichols is giving away her $10,000 Guillermo Couture dress to one lucky Post reader.

Tell the NY Post and Ms. Nichol's in an essay, 150 words or less, about how you’ve “danced through life” and adversity, and why you deserve to wear the gown on your wedding day. Post editors and Nichols will pick the winner. Just e-mail your entry to dress@nypost.com by noon Tuesday.

Details about the dress.....

The gorgeous gown, handmade by Midtown’s premier bridal boutique Guillermo Couture, is made up of 80 yards of imported English netting. The ruffles are arranged in a mushroom-pleating pattern. It took a month of work to create. The dress is a size 0, but Guillermo has promised to alter the dress for free for the winning reader. The dress can fit up to a size 4.

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Guess Who's Entering The Wedding Dress Market

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!!


So our favorite T.V. wedding planner has decided to throw his hat into the wedding dress market. David Tutera of WE TV's, "My Fair Wedding", has partnered with Faviana New York to launch David Tutera by Faviana. Look for it in your favorite bridal salon spring 2010. Below you can find the press release and a snippet of video from the fashion show.

CELEBRITY WEDDING PLANNER DAVID TUTERA COLLABORATES WITH DRESS HOUSE FAVIANA ON RED CARPET-INSPIRED WEDDING GOWNS

NEW YORK, NY — September 15, 2009 — Celebrity wedding planner and host of WE TV’s hit show “My Fair Wedding,” David Tutera, and special occasion dress house Faviana collaboratively launch David Tutera By Faviana, a line of luxurious wedding gowns inspired by celebrityred carpet fashions. The venture is the first bridal fashion collection to carry the David Tutera name.

“Inspired by the red carpet, worn on the white carpet” is the signature of this new luxury collection for brides who want to capture the essence of celebrity style for their big day. Designs range from classic and beautiful to dramatic and innovative, while reflecting the culture of couture.

David Tutera By Faviana will debut with a 20-piece collection at the Chicago Bridal Market in October. The gowns will be available in sizes 0 to 24. Suggested retail prices will range from $1150 to $2,150, and the collection is expected to be in stores in January 2010.

Omid Moradi, Faviana CEO, states, “Our mission with the David Tutera By Faviana Collection is to bring couture and celebrity-inspired wedding dresses to the market at prices that make sense for today’s bride.”

“I have been planning and designing high-profile weddings for over 20 years and know what brides look for in the search for the perfect dress,” says DavidTutera. “Walking down the aisle at a wedding ceremony is like walking down a runway. I am delighted to work with Faviana to bring celebrity style to the bride through red carpet fashion trends translated into wedding day styles at accessible prices. Every bride should feel like a celebrity on the biggest day of her life…her wedding.”

Faviana is one of the world’s leading designers and producers of stylish, sophisticated evening wear. Owned by the Moradi family for more than 20 years, Faviana is renowned for innovative style and exceptional fit. Faviana’s quality workmanship is marked by their meticulous attention to detail including intricate beading, sequins and embroidery.

Faviana COO Navid Moradi reports, “We are thrilled to be working with David Tutera on this exciting new collection. David brings a contagious energy and enthusiasm to the project and, best of all, it’s fun to work with him.” Moradi adds, “David is a master of detail, combining his unique artistic skills with the ‘big picture’ vision of a Hollywood director.”

Honored by Modern Bride Magazine as a Trendsetter of The Year and called the “Best Celebrity Wedding Planner” by Life & Style magazine, David Tutera’s ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have brought him tremendous success in the bridal arena. Known throughout the world for turning wedding fantasies into realities, David Tutera exceeds expectations and creates the latest entertaining trends with imaginative innovation.

David’s hit primetime show, “My Fair Wedding” on WE TV follows David as he completely transforms the wedding and look of a bride in distress, with only three weeks to go before her big day. With the clock ticking, Tutera overhauls the design plans and orchestrates all the physical and emotional transformations the bride needs to become a poised and graceful bridal beauty just in time.

David's impressive client list includes the weddings of Star Jones and NY Giants Antonio Pierce, events for Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, the Grammy Awards, Elton John, Barbara Walters, the Rolling Stones, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Susan Lucci, film premieres and parties for royalty, politicians and socialites.

David is the author of six entertaining books Big Birthdays, The Party Planner, America Entertains: A Year of Imaginative Parties, A Passion for Parties, and two upcoming new bridal books, The Big White Book of Weddings.

Faviana designs hundreds of long and short evening wear styles each year in colors and fabrics to fit every woman’s style preference. The company has become the “go-to fashion resource” for all special occasions. Faviana head designer Shala Moradi says, “Our customer likes to stand out from the crowd…That’s why we create so many styles each season. A woman ALWAYS wants to make a ‘head-turning’ entrance.”

Faviana’s unique designs have been featured on Access Hollywood, The View, the Today Show, E!, Reuters TV, CBS Evening News, Eyewitness News,NBC’s Weekend TodayandInside Edition. Celebrities who have worn Faviana include Kim Kardashian, Entertainment Tonight’s Thea Andrews, Dancing With The Stars’ Samantha Harris and Hannah Montana’s Emily Osment. The company has also provided gowns for Vanna White of ABC-TV’s Wheel of Fortune, the cast of CBS-TV’sThe Bold and theBeautiful, WE TV’s My Fair Wedding, as well as the “briefcase girls” of Deal or No Deal. Faviana dresses have graced the pages of O, The Oprah Magazine; OK!; Life & Style; InTouch Weekly and Women’s Wear Daily and are mentioned regularly on “Page Six” of the New York Post.

Faviana boasts more than 2,000 retail accounts worldwide, including specialty boutiques and bridal shops throughout the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Europe, the Middle East, South America and Australia. In fact, Antarctica is now the only continent on earth in which Faviana is not sold.

For more information please visit www.davidtutera.com and www.faviana.com

Sunday Brunch: Get Mrs. Obama Auguration Dress For A Steal

Happy Sunday Budget Brides!!

In this segment of Sunday Brunch, we will take a look back Mrs. Obama auguration dress created by Jason Wu. So as we were looking for dresses to share with you for another post when we were stopped dead in our tracks when we saw a remake of the dress by ABS by Allen B. Schwartz. ABS by Allen B. Schwartz is known in the fashion world for recreating red carpet dresses from every event from the Oscars to the Grammys. This is definitely a must have dress for a bride who is looking for a whimiscal flare for a laid back wedding. While Jason Wu's evening dresses sell between $3000 - $6000 the ABS dress is an amazing $495.

"Beauty is not defined by a dollar amount"

Mrs. Obama in Jason Wu

ABS by Allen B. Schwartz sold at Bloomingdales.com

Images & Information from Bloomingdales.com & Liver Pool Daily

Follow Tradition & Make It Modern

Happy Monday Budget Brides!!

Yes, we have been gone for a whole week! Wow, it feels like an eternity. So today we are going to start with a post that is fun, flirty and refreshing.

Since the season finale of the CW tv show The Game the blogsphere has been buzzing about the beautiful wedding dress that Tia Mowry's character wore for her "wedding". At first we were a little put off by the whole short white dress concept. But as the summer months ring in this concept is becoming more convincing.

The short white dress gives both a since of surprise for your guests and it makes the wedding day more fun and flirty. In our opinion it says, Let's have fun and dance all night long. Good message huh! Below you can find our top picks. Yes, we know that there are alot of dresses but we wanted to hit every budget. Enjoy!

Sarah Seven's $515.00

Pinky Pinky $118.00

Diane von Furstenburg $495.00

Hippolyte Crochet Lace Dress

Nostaglia $120.00

Ouma $360.00

Phobe $348.00

Strapless Silk Chiffron Dress

Sarah Seven $455.00

As You Wish $68.00

Cherry Pie Vintage $110.oo

Maggy London $178.00

Burnout White Dress

For kicks and giggles, we added these last two luxury dresses. If you have it and can spend with the right accessories I think these dresses will leave your groom and guest with dropped jaws.

Christopher Kane $7,280
Scalloped Detail Dress




Vivienne Westwood Gold Label $9,875

Images have been taken from designer's website, Netaporter.com or Nordstrom.com

Before You Buy... Do Your Research

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!

We know that many of you have either found your perfect dress or are still in the process of looking for it.

Picture it! It's 2009 in Anytown, USA and you are in the bridal salon with your wedding party and mom. You have found the perfect dress and then you ask for the price. Whoa!! You didn't realize the dress of your dreams was so expense. Well before you give up let us give you a few tips and websites where you maybe able to have your dream dress after all.

Sample Sales - Many bridal salons have sample sales on a consistent basis. We would suggestion going to your favorite bridal salon websites and signing up for their newsletters so that you would be in the know. Also, if the website does not have a sign up field call the store and ask them when would they have a sample sale. Below is a listing of stores in various cities.

Atlanta
Kelly's Closet
Impressions Bridal Salon


Chicago
The Bride's Room
Wedding Belles Ltd.

New York
Kleinfield Bridal
Bridal Atelier


Portland, OR
Charlotte's Weddings & More


Washington, DC
It's All About The Dress

Running of the Brides - Filene's Basement broke the mold when they created their running of the Brides event. Below you can find a listing of upcoming events in various states. Don't see one in your area, check the website periodically for dates in your area.

Chicago, IL (State Street) - July 24th

Washington, DC (Mazza Gallerie) - July 31st

Boston, MA (Hynes Convention Center) - August 21st

Cleveland, OH (Warrensville Heights) - October 16th

The Internet is Your Friend! - Use the internet as your yellow pages. There are many websites out there that offer new or gently used wedding gowns at up to 70% off the retail price. We know that most Brides want to have a brand new dress for their special day; however, gently used could save you thousands and leave you room to use that money else where.

Bravo Bride

Pre-Owned Wedding Dresses

Scarlet's Closet Sample Sale

Sell Your Wedding Dress

White Xchange

Image from Brides.com

The White Gown: Anjolique & Joli Trunk Show

This post is especially for our NYC - Tri-State Area Budget Brides or our brides who will be in the NYC area April 4th or 5th. The White Gown bridal salon in Brooklyn is hosting a trunk show to showcase the wonderful designs of Anjolique & Joli. If you are still undecided on your wedding dress round up your dress committee and head down to The White Gown.

Please remember to call (718.222.GOWN (4696)) or email (whitegown@gmail.com) to book an appointment and if emailing please add your name, telephone number & your wedding date.

Image from The White Gown

Anjolique Bridal & Joli Bridal Trunk Show

April 4 - 5, 2009

Location:

The White Gown

69 Jay Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201

www.thewhitegown.com

SPECIAL OFFER: Take advantage of the special discounts during this event! Come in for your FREE wedding gift bag including wedding essentials, pearl jewelry, and coupons toward your wedding bands!

Images for The White Gown & Information from The Knot

Get Your Dream Dress at the Price You Want

Good Afternoon Budget Brides!

Here are 7 tips on how you can "Get Your Dream Dress at the Price You Want"

Image from MaggieSottero.com

1. Your Engaged!
Once you get engaged decide what style of dress you would like to wear.

2. Search & Collect
Begin to search Magazines, Websites and TV shows for the dress that are similar to what you are looking for. Make sure that you pull and save any pictures that you find so when you start to visit Bridal Salons you can give the consultant an actual idea of what you desire.

3. Choosing a Bridal Salon
Make sure you get referrals from friends on bridal salons. Not every bridal salon works the same way. So talk to your friends to find out what rules or stipulations a salon might have before you commit to buying a dress.

ie. Most bridal salons require you to make your alterations with them at an additional cost sometimes totaling hundreds of dollars.

4. Online Shopping
Never buy a wedding dress online unless you are absolutely sure that this is THE DRESS. Many online wedding stores have a policy where the dress cannot be returned or if returnable you have to pay a restocking fee. The good thing about online weddign dress shop is that you can usually find a dress cheaper than in a salon.

* Extra Tip: Make sure you have have your body measured according to the website specifications. This will help you get the most accurate size.

4. The Dress Council
Make sure you invite friends & family who know you & your style when going to search for your wedding dress. You need people who will be truthful but also understanding of your budget & style. You never want to be in a situation where you have brought a dress that you really don't like.

5. Bare Necessities & Shoes
Bring all the undergarments & shoes your going to wear on your wedding day when you are going on your bridal search. This will help you see the exact fit of the dress on your wedding day. It will also help the salon or tailor when they are making the alterations to your dress.

ie. Let's say you don't bring your shoes and the dress length is cut to short. You may have to shell out additional money to have an extension place on the dress.

6. Get the RIGHT Size
We cannot stress this GOLDEN rule enough. Budget Brides, please don't buy a dress smaller than what you are. We know! We know! Your going to lose the weight so that you can look slim & trim on your wedding day. Well here's a reality check unless your buying a wedding dress more an 6-12 months in advance you make not lose enough weight to fit into the smaller dress. Our advice is to buy the dress that the size you are at your fitting. When you go for your next fitting if the dress is to big have the salon alter the dress to your body.

7. Do Your Research
Don't just settle on a bridal salon dress. Make sure you exhaust all options before committing to one establishment or person. Search Google, Etsy, Ebay, Sample Sales and discount online bridal websites for the dress you want at a cheaper price.

ie. The Maggie Sottero - Aretha Dress above can run anywhere between $600 & $1500. Below you will find a listing of websites with this same exact dress at various prices.

Top Bridal Dresses - $315.99

The Bridal Shop of Mamaroneck, NY - $780.00

Tie The Knot Bride - $829.00

Wedding Dress Diva Contest from Alfred Angelo

Good Afternoon Budget Brides!

Are you the next Wedding Dress Diva? If so, Alfred Angelo is looking for you.

Enter to the Wedding Dress Diva Contest to win some amazing prizes including an Alfred Angelo wedding gown & matching tiara, $5,000 honeymoon package and his & her Elph cameras from Canon.

Here's how you can win:

• All you have to do is create a a 1 minute video telling the folks at Alfred Angelo why you are planning a wedding for a Queen.
• Upload it to Youtube.com with the tag Alfred Angelo Wedding Dress Diva.
• Go to alfredangelo.com and fill out the entry form adding the link to the Youtube.com video.
• Alfred Angelo will post the videos on their website.
• Lastly, email all of your friends and family with the link to the Alfred Angelo website because the bride with the most votes WINS!!!!

Click on the image below for more details, contest rules & information.

Information & Images Courtsey of Alfred Angelo

Kleinfield's March Sample Sale

Sunday, March 8, 2009

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
110 West 20th Street (Bet 6th & 7th Avenues)New York, NY By Appointment Only!!
Call 646.633.4300 today for an appointment.
Save up to 70% on select designer sample gowns from top designers.Also, receive up to 50% off a selection of accessories!
Participating designers including but not limited to:AmsaleAnne BargeBadgley MischkaCarolina HerreraChristosJim HelmKenneth PoolLazaroMelissa SweetMonique Lhullier
Attention Budget Brides: Appointment slots fill up fast. Make your appointment early so your can enjoy the savings and the dress of your dreams.

Images Courtsey of Kleinfield Bridal

Wedding Inspiration from the 2009 Oscar Awards

Happy Monday Budget Brides! So as all of you know the Oscars were on tv last night and you know that I had to watch the Red Carpet show on E! to see who was wearing what. It seems like the tone for the night was all in the white/ivory family which is also perfect for any wedding. Here are some pics of The BBH best dressed and some not of pricey looks for less.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Dior Haute Couture Allure Wedding Dress at Best Bridal Prices $498

Penelope Cruz in Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Mia Solano Couture Bridal Gown from Best Bridal Prices $987

Jessica Biel in Prada ABS by Allen Schwartz from Nordstrom.com $438

Taraji P. Henson in Roberto Cavalli BCBG Max Azria at Nordstroms $298

Melissa George in Dolce Gabbana Winnie Couture Bridal 08 Collection $1500