Dresses

1. Work that runway!

   Bridals by Lori has long been a destination for Atlanta brides; the piece de resistance is the large runway (with webcam!) where brides can walk up and down to view the gowns from every angle.... read more

   October 26, 2007 12:41 PM

2. Fashion comes at a (low) price

   OK, brides-to-be. I'll give you three reasons to hit up Bride Beautiful this month:

   1) The boutique has been in business for over 40 years, so you know they know how to help a girl out.

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   November 7, 2007 9:33 AM

3. Designer dress mix-n-match

   I'm the oldest of four kids, so I never had a big sis to pave the way, matrimonially speaking. But if you're looking for a dress-up experience that helps you navigate the craziness of finding The Dress, you should head to Crystal Crane Bridal in Lawrenceville.... read more

   November 8, 2007 10:57 AM

4. Raiding Kelly's closet

   Tucked away in Candler Park is Kelly's Closet, a bridal boutique chock full of organic, textured, vintage-inspired dresses and accessories. Owner Kelly Hobbs provides intimate, cozy, un-snooty fun for brides looking for that little something different. ... read more

   November 13, 2007 10:00 AM

5. Treasure the experience

   You're you. And you don't want a dress-shopping experience that doesn't reflect that. But Roswell's Treasures Formals and Bridal, whose theme is "The key to unlocking the dress of your dreams," loves you - and your wedding party -- just the way you are.

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   December 4, 2007 10:10 AM

6. Paisley Umbrella launch party

   This just in: Paisley Umbrella, a new bridal designer showroom created by the owner of Olive and Olive Weddings, launches next week with a cocktail party. Meet designers and enjoy holiday treats, including the Paisley Umbrella signature cocktail and exclusive gift bags for the first 25 guests!

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   December 7, 2007 10:58 AM

7. Handcrafted shoes make the dress

   Once you've decided on your bridemaids' dresses, you'll want to remember that they'll also need shoes and accessories to match. For a great take on handmade wedding shoes for you and your B-maids, visit Ann Roth Shoes.

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   December 26, 2007 10:00 AM

8. Pregnant bridal options at LaRaine's boutique

   First comes love. Then comes marriage. But any girl contemplating a trot down the aisle sporting a baby bump could trip up trying to source gown options.

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   January 2, 2008 9:52 AM

9. Elegant restyling and high-end alterations

   If your "something old" means your mother's wedding dress (or any vintage dress), head straight to Gizzelle James, a couturier who can restyle it into something uniquely yours and stay true to the elegance of the original.

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   January 3, 2008 9:43 AM

10. Here comes the flower girl

    I tried not to giggle when Karen Briggs told me that the bulk of her childhood wardrobe came from a scrap collection that her siblings referred to as "The Rag Bag."

    What Briggs is serious about, though, is Chickadees, (her newly launched dress line for little girls.

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    January 15, 2008 11:11 AM

11. Dress for less

    If you've been on the hunt for dresses lately, you might already know about the bridal, suit and warehouse district in West Midtown, right off of 75 and Howell Mill Road. No doubt about it: The deals there can't be beat.

    Something you might not know (f.y.i: a lunch date tip is the only reason I looked into it) is a little e-boutique called No Frills Bridals. The site is the online extension of New Natalie's Bridals (919 Chattahoochee Avenue, 30318; 404-351-5188) and specializes in simple, designer brand frocks with a few wedding gowns thrown in for good measure.

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    January 29, 2008 11:00 AM

12. A match made in Dubai

    If you'd like to up the glam factor on your wedding day (or globalize your wardrobe for that matter) check out Prriya & Chintans (3145 Peachtree Road, 404-869-1400) in Buckhead.... read more

    February 5, 2008 11:00 AM

13. Bridal Sale Alert!

    Break out the strapless bras and something easy to get in and out of. I've got a shopping announcement for you. Villa Christina is hosting an Anya Bridal sale with 12 stores worth of gowns on sale. I got the lowdown from bridal director Meredith Stacy.

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    February 25, 2008 11:00 AM

14. Running of the brides

    Sound the trumpets, grab your checkbook, and put on your running shoes, cuz it's that time of year. No, not another 10k, silly—it's Filene's Running of the Brides!

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    March 10, 2008 2:10 PM

15. Bleu Belle Bridal

    

    Do you live near or just love Savannah? Then head straight to Bleu Belle Bridal for a boutique bridal gown and styling experience that combines southern hospitality with cosmopolitan style.

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    April 4, 2008 10:42 AM

16. Bella Bridesmaid

    

    I hectored my two sisters into choosing a bridesmaid dress from 2,000 miles away. If only I'd known about Bella Bridesmaid, a Buckhead boutique just for bridesmaid dresses to make your sister or best friend look as chic and lovely as the bride!

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    April 23, 2008 2:38 PM

17. Chic dress options for older bridesmaids

    

    Not all bridesmaids are in their mid-twenties or a size 4. What do you do when you need a dress with a little more coverage or want to direct attention away from trouble spots? I asked some wedding pros around town about their go-to sources for beautiful dresses that cover up what needs to be covered but let your chic shine through.

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    April 24, 2008 3:08 PM

18. Perfect fittings at Intimacy

    

    I've long been a fan of Intimacy, my go-to boutique for unmentionables at Phipps Plaza. And if you're in need of a little lift and tuck (and let's face it, who isn't?), you'll find just what you need to look sleek and shapely.

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    May 5, 2008 4:04 PM

19. Free Maid of Honor Dresses at Bel Fiore!

    

    This month there are two excellent sales running at Bel Fiore in Roswell, perfect for last-minute brides or brides who want to get their dress a year early! And who can say no to a free Maid of Honor dress with purchase?

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    May 9, 2008 1:24 PM

20. Bel Fiore Bridal

    

    We've all been there: choosing a wedding dress, choosing (help!) the bridesmaid dresses. Trying on veils, shoes, even tiaras. It's exhausting, but we love when a boutique makes it all better: fun and friendly Bel Fiore, in Roswell.

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    May 14, 2008 1:48 PM

21. Isabella Margianu Sample Sale on May 17

    

    Isabella Margianu is having a fantastic sample sale tomorrow, May 17th.

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    May 16, 2008 10:29 AM

22. Tent sale at Jack and Jill tomorrow!

    

    Looking for a gorgeous dress for your flower girl? Try the tent sale and sample sale tomorrow at Jack and Jill, in Alpharetta. It runs 10-5, and you'll see special dresses by US Angels, Susanne Lively Designs, and The Ladybug Collection, among other labels.

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    May 16, 2008 4:33 PM

23. Counterculture: The Thousand Dollar Dress Project

    

    How much are you willing to spend on a dress? Budgets aside, wedding dresses have meaning far beyond the price tag. See what artist and photographer Sonya Naumann is doing about it.

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    July 2, 2008 10:49 AM

24. Ever After Boutique bridal sale

    

    Lord knows I love dresses, and writing this blog makes me want to get married about a dozen more times (to the same man, sweetie, I promise!). But I'd need to save some money somewhere, and the sale this weekend at Ever After Boutique in Powder Springs would be a good start.

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    July 9, 2008 4:30 PM

25. Jenny Yoo for the pregnant bride or bridesmaid

    

    Pregnant? worried (about fitting into that dress)? Girlfriend, I hear ya. I just had baby #2, and I know what it means to try to squeeze into a dress that suddenly just isn't working for you. Good thing hot mamas can rely on Jenny Yoo dresses to make them feel pretty and comfortable.

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    July 10, 2008 9:55 AM

26. Green gowns by Deborah Lindquist

    

    Green weddings are all the rage, but what does a "green" dress look like? If you're Deborah Lindquist, your dresses are a fabulous mix of recycled fabrics and eco-friendly new threads.

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    July 14, 2008 4:16 PM

27. Dress as art: Stephanie London's gown portraits

    

    Is the fee to preserve and box up your dress worth it? It's a nice idea to save our dresses to pass down to a sister or a daughter. But there are more ways than one to preserve a memory. I like what artist Stephanie London does: paint portraits of the dress itself. Who needs a box in a closet when you can have art on the wall?

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    July 24, 2008 3:24 PM

28. Dress event quickie: Bel Fiore Bridal gowns, tax free!

    

    If you're rarin' to go shopping on a tax holiday weekend, here are some fun dress events this month at Bel Fiore Bridal.

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    July 31, 2008 3:15 PM