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Short Wedding Dress + Killer Heels | Part 2

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Wedding Heels

Killer Heels are a MUST when wearing your short wedding gown! If you are having a vintage vibe at your wedding, opt for a funky vintage shoe (and help your bridesmaids find theirs too!) If your wedding is contemporary and full of bold lines, you could wear a striking satin heel in a bright blue or green.

It’s always a good idea to break in your heels prior to wearing them all day at your wedding. To do this, you can wear them around your house with socks on, so your feet can stretch the leather or fabric out and so you don’t get blisters while breaking them in. Practice walking on different surfaces - carpet, tile, wood and asphalt. After you wear them a couple times before the wedding, they will be a perfect mold to your foot and you will feel comfortable walking in them.

Stylish and Modern Bridesmaid Gowns

Friday, May 14th, 2010

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Bridesmaid gowns are always thought of as the-dress-that-I-will-never-wear-again, and they sure don’t have to be! With today’s bridesmaid fashions, many of the dresses you can find are beautifully elegant and can work for another event or a night out on the town. In the above collage are some of our favorite designers, and we just adore these gowns. The styles and shapes we have found lately really range from floor-length gowns to mini-skirts. Traditionally the bridesmaids would all wear the exact same gown. However, there are contemporary twists to the old tradition. Bridesmaids can each wear different gowns, yet in the same color. It is also lovely to see the wedding attendants wearing a similar color to the bridal gown, such as ivory or champagne. The result is a stunning vision in ivory. Another unique twist is to coordinate the bridesmaid gowns with your theme. For example, at a vintage wedding the bride can have her attendants each wear a different vintage gown and but all wear the same shoe.

For more ideas, you can visit the lovely ladies at Bella Bridesmaid.

Designers found in this collage are:

Alix+Kelly, Jenny Yoo, Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Lela Rose, Lulu Kate, and Vera Wang

Fabulous Finds for Bridesmaid Gifts

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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We love these great purses for the wedding day. They are a perfect accessory for brides and would be great bridesmaid gifts. You can purchase them here.

15 Ways to Repurpose Your Mom’s Wedding Gown

Friday, January 8th, 2010
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DIY Bride wrote a fantastic article with 15 ways to incorporate your mom’s gown into your wedding without actually wearing it. You can read the full post here.

Questions to Ask Before Buying Your Wedding Dress

Thursday, December 17th, 2009
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The most important consideration when buying the dress for your Colorado wedding is very simple —to look and feel beautiful! When considering which boutiques to visit, check online for past reviews from brides and make an appointment during the week if possible. Here are top questions to ask before purchasing your wedding gown.

•What are your exchange and cancellation policies?
•Are any alterations included in the cost of the gown?
•Can I get a price list or estimate for possible alterations?
•What brand and designer lines do you carry?
•After my gown is ordered, how long will it take for it to come in?
•Will you store the gown until the wedding day if necessary?
•Will the gown be steamed/pressed when I pick it up?
•What are your deposit and payment policies?
•How long have you been in business?
•Do you offer a discount if my bridesmaid dresses are also ordered from you?

Debbie Orwat,
Colorado Wedding Consultant

Your Perfect Dress - Bridal Fashion Stylist

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
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Denver is lucky to have Your Perfect Dress Bridal Fashion Stylist for our Colorado brides and for our destination Colorado brides who want to shop for a dress while visiting. A bridal fashion stylist is a personal consultant who assists brides in finding the silhouettes most flattering to their shape, the designers most suitable to their personal taste and where to shop for the best bridal experience not only for her, but for her entire bridal party. They take the guesswork out of when to go and where to buy because the research is already done. There is no driving around from bridal shop to bridal shop. Your dress consultant provides extra confidence that you are getting expert fashion advice. They take care of coordinating details and ordering so that brides have more time to focus on other aspects of the wedding.

Maureen Mika, owner, has years of experience as a fashion show event planner, has a degree in fashion and has worked as a bridal dress consultant for many years. She also offers “On-the-Day” packages where she or her staff are on hand to worry about all fashion related details on the wedding day and will also attend the photography sessions to make sure the bridal ensemble looks flawless.

One Bridemaid Dress - 15 Ways

Friday, November 6th, 2009
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One of our wonderful clients introduced us to this fabulous bridesmaid dress byTwo Birds Bridesmaid. The bridesmaid dress can be worn 15 different ways for your Colorado wedding. It is offered in 18 colors, 4 different lengths, and various sizes. You can even request a color fabric swatch and a sample dress before you make your decision.

Great Posts by Senior Consultant Gabriella

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

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The New Boutonnieres

Monday, October 12th, 2009

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If your groom needs to express himself on the wedding day, consider something completely out of the ordinary - a custom bout from Rosenow Floral.

Claire Pettibone Bridal Fashion Show in Denver

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Gabby and I attended the Claire Pettibone bridal fashion show in Denver last week. If you haven’t seen her dresses, you must check out her website. She is an amazing designer of couture wedding gowns and lingerie. The event was sponsored by The Little White Dress Shop in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Photos are courtesy of the wonderfully talented Cheryl Ungar.
Debbie Orwat, Colorado Wedding Planner

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