http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/index.html en Copyright 2010 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:30 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss We've told you about bridal designer Claire Pettibone's lingerie line, Butterflies, before. Now she has come out with a new design called "I Do" just in time for Valentine's Day.]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19812/claire_pettibone_butterflies_lingerie_i_do_valentines_day.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19812/claire_pettibone_butterflies_lingerie_i_do_valentines_day.html Accessories & Jewelry Butterflies Claire Pettibone lingerie Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:30 -0500 Inside our "Dress Issue," you'll find everything from gowns with elaborate pleats and an abundance of ruffles to short dresses with flirty feathers and tea-length beauties with colorful sashes. For the guys, we've provided a clothing checklist for the wedding (especially important the day of) so nothing (including socks!) is left back at the hotel. Also in this issue, we offer the lowdown on castle weddings in the U.S. (yes, they do exist); how to get a perfect, natural-looking tan that won't leave you looking orange; and the best beach resorts in Mexico,]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19708/march_issue_of_brides_on_sale.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19708/march_issue_of_brides_on_sale.html Brides Magazine BRIDES Magazine March issue Mexico castle dress issue Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:30:00 -0500 I'm a big fan of Northern California-based event designer Sasha Souza's lush, theatrical approach to weddings, so I was excited to get my hands on a copy of her new book, Signature Sasha: Magnificent Weddings by Design.]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19408/sasha_souzas_new_book.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19408/sasha_souzas_new_book.html California Brides Northern California California Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:00:00 -0500 The past decade in weddings was full of defining trends (think colored sashes and sexier styles) and new designers (we were introduced to Angel Sanchez and Amsale in 1999). ]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19811/best_wedding_dresses_of_the_decade_2000.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19811/best_wedding_dresses_of_the_decade_2000.html Wedding Dresses Amsale Angel Sanchez wedding dress trends wedding dresses Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:00:35 -0500 Run, don't walk to see the latest in swoon-worthy wedding gowns by one of our favorite designers: the gracious and always dashing Oscar de la Renta. Available exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman, the four styles featured in the limited-edition collection are a tulle gown with a colored waistband and a strapless top; an ethereal jeweled-bodice column dress; a mermaid skirt with a sweetheart neckline and lace overlay on the bodice and the bottom of the skirt; and (my personal favorite) a strapless, fitted powder blue gown with lace overlay. ]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19627/oscar_de_la_rentas_dresses_for.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19627/oscar_de_la_rentas_dresses_for.html Brides Magazine BRIDES Magazine Bergdorf Goodman Oscar de la Renta colored waistband column dress jeweled bodice lace overlay limited-edition collection mermaid skirt powder blue strapless top sweetheart neckline tulle gown wedding gown Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:00:00 -0500 No longer are the days when faux pearls and crystals adorned wedding-day jewelry. Now, with color becoming more mainstream in weddings, fashion jewelry that may not be labeled as "bridal" is starting to become a go-to choice.]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19809/weddingready_pieces_of_millys.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19809/weddingready_pieces_of_millys.html Accessories & Jewelry Michelle Smith Milly earrings necklaces wedding jewelry Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:00:24 -0500 Molly and Bill, who live in New York, wed in Savannah because it wasone of their favorite getaways. ]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19791/real_wedding_savannah_georgia.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19791/real_wedding_savannah_georgia.html Real Wedding of the Week Atlanta weddings Georgia weddings Savannah weddings Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00:32 -0500 I'm a redhead, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate a brunette or a blondie...especially if they come from Hot Blondies Bakery in New York City. ]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/10369/blondie_ambition.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/10369/blondie_ambition.html NY, NJ and CT Brides New York NJ & CT NY Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 We made a beautiful shantung A-line dress from Mikaella ($1,375) stunning by adding a huge gold-and-crystal brooch from Miriam Haskell right at the Empire waist. Other accessories included a veil from Jennifer Leigh Veils, acrylic earrings from Sequin, and a gold-and-diamond bracelet from David Yurman. Mix and match, or use all the pieces together to create your wedding-day look!]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19767/get_the_look_february_color_is.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19767/get_the_look_february_color_is.html Brides Magazine BRIDES Magazine February issue Mikaella Miriam Haskell behind the scenes video Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:00 -0500 A football game isn't a football game without greasy food, lots of beer and hysterical commercials that keep you talking for years. I remember this one that aired during Superbowl XLI in 2007. http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19788/a_weddingthemed_superbowl_comm.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19788/a_weddingthemed_superbowl_comm.html Weddings to Watch groomsmen Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:00:46 -0500 When it comes to offering guests a wedding favor, presentation is key. ]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19471/sweet_favor_boxes.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19471/sweet_favor_boxes.html Favors & Gifts Michigan Michigan favors & gifts Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 We picked the wedding trends that we would like to see go away in the new decade, and the ones the we predict will be the next big thing.]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19747/wedding_trends_2010_wedding_dresses_bridesmaid_dresses_accessories.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19747/wedding_trends_2010_wedding_dresses_bridesmaid_dresses_accessories.html Wedding Planning bridesmaids wedding accessories wedding trends Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:00:31 -0500 When I saw these new dessert cups from Rosanna at the New York International Gift Fair earlier this week they totally remind me of the fluted glasses that I used to eat ice cream out of when I was a kid.]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19687/gelato_gift_set_from_rosanna.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19687/gelato_gift_set_from_rosanna.html Registry New York International Gift Fair Rosanna dessert cups registry Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:00:00 -0500 Photo shoots with balloons, endless flower pictures, beer-related groomsmen gifts and paper cut designs from Etsy seller Sarah & Bendrix http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19727/wedsite_roundup_19.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19727/wedsite_roundup_19.html Wed-site Roundup groomsmen gifts wedding flowers wedding photo shoots Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:00:06 -0500 Tomorrow at 8 a.m., the much-anticipated "Running of the Brides" at Filene's Basement in New York City's Union Square kicks off. Once a year, local brides-to-be line up for hours to snag designer wedding gowns at 70 to 95 percent off the bridal-salon sticker prices. If you don't mind being occasionally elbowed in the gut, clear your schedule, alert your bridesmaids, lace up your sneakers, and get on the shin guards for what will surely be a memorable shopping experience.]]> http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19707/reminder_to_all_tristate_bride.html http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2010/02/19707/reminder_to_all_tristate_bride.html Brides Magazine BRIDES Magazine Filene's Basement Running of the Brides sample sale Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0500