DIY Bridal Bouquet by FiftyFlowers

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Fifty Flowers offers a unique take on the classic bridal bouquet - DIY.  Fifty Flowers offers Wedding Designer Packs filled with real flowers for brides to choose from, purchase, and create their own bouquets to proudly hold as they walk down the aisle.

Why go DIY, though?  According to A Practical Wedding, you are paying the estimate for the flowers and the labor the florist undergoes to make the floral arrangement.  If you pay just for the flowers and go DIY, a great deal of expenses are eliminated - a relief toward the wedding budget.  A Practical Wedding offers a step-by-step tutorial in how to create your own bridal bouquet.  If you need a live tutorial, consider YouTube (in the Search bar, type in how to make a wedding bouquet with real flowers).

Fifty Flowers offers "Make This Look" for romantic weddings, boho weddings, vintage weddings, organic weddings, classic weddings, tropical weddings, modern weddings, and industrial weddings. 

Make This Look ideas truly give the bride the chance to put her stamp on her special day.

And so if you are crafty, inspired, and enjoy taking on creative projects, especially for your wedding, Fifty Flowers may be the right fit for you!

Nearly Newlywed Top 5 Designer Series Favorite - Pnina Tornai

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Of the top five Nearly Newlywed bridal designers I chose to feature in this Bridal Shop series (five out of countless more I could have shared), why am I selecting Pnina Tornai as my favorite bridal gown designer?

When I watch "Say Yes to the Dress," I tend to find a theme - many brides coming to Kleinfeld Salon in New York City want to be "Pnina brides" if for only one reason - the couture experience in a gorgeous and one of a kind custom designed Pnina wedding dress...and the hope that Pnina couture will just fit into the bride's budget.

Pnina Tornai designs are priceless, modern, everlasting, and true to the bride's fit.

And so for the last time, I present Pnina Tornai samples...As brought to you by Nearly Newlywed.

Pnina Tornai Cascading Beaded Mermaid Wedding Dress - $1,995.00

from: Nearly Newlywed

(Retail - $6,335)
Elegant, sophisticated, and finished touch with the beading detail

Pnina Tornai '4457' - $3,100.00

from: Nearly Newlywed

(Retail - $10,000)

Sexy and ultra-feminine...She owns the wedding dress

Perla D line by Pnina Tornai for Kleinfeld - $1,700.00

from: Nearly Newlywed

(Retail. - $2,900)

Exclusive to Kleinfeld Bridal

Classic and timeless

Kiyonna Top 3 Wedding Dresses - Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown

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Kiyonna Womens Plus Size Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown Gold Sparkle - $198.00

from: Kiyonna Clothing

Details -
- Elegant and flattering
- Glitter
- Gathering at the right shoulder...Pleated gathering at the skirt
- The Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown design is Kiyonna's first plus size sleeveless wedding gown and is exclusive to women's plus size.
- Customizing is available
- Sizes 0X(10-12) - 5X(30-32)
- Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown care -
Hand wash cold inside out...Do not bleach...Lay flat to dry...Cool iron on reverse side

In this final edition of Kiyonna Top 3 Wedding Dresses, the Gilded by Moonlight is a great choice when going wedding dress shopping.  The Gilded by Moonlight is simple and understated, yet elegant with a hint of drama because of the gathering at the shoulder and pleated gathering at the skirt.  The sleeveless aspect makes the Gilded by Moonlight wedding gown perfect for warm weather, such as summer or early Autumn.  The low cost of the Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown fits well in the wedding dress budget.  For these reasons, I choose to add the Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown to my Kiyonna Top 3 Wedding Dresses.

Kiyonna Top 3 Wedding Dresses - Stars A-line Wedding Dress

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Kiyonna Womens Plus Size Stars A-line Wedding Dress Ivory - $189.00

from: Kiyonna Clothing

Details -
- Modern and retro
- Dot mesh...Crossover detail at the waist...Flutter sleeves
- The Stars Wedding Dress design is exclusive to women's plus size.
- Customizing is available
- Sizes 0X(10-12) - 5X (30-32)
- Dry clean only

Every bride - plus size or slim - is unique in what she looks for in the perfect wedding dress.  Although some brides shop for wedding dresses without a budget in mind (and a few purchase a ceremony dress and reception dress!), most require a budget so as not to go overboard...after all, there are other expenses to consider while planning the wedding.  The bride's budget, however, shouldn't limit her selection at a bridal salon or online  The Kiyonna Stars A-line Wedding Dress is ideal for the modern woman with simple and classy taste on a reasonable budget.

Kiyonna Top 3 Wedding Dresses - Luxe Lace Wedding Dress

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Kiyonna Womens Plus Size Luxe Lace Wedding Dress White - $218.00

from: Kiyonna Clothing

Details -
- In style and modern
- Scalloped lace on sleeves, neckline, and hem
- Creates an hour glass figure
- 3" wide empire waistband
- Customizing is available
- Sizes 0X (10-12) - 5X (30-32)
- Dry clean only

Lace is a romantic fabric for any form of apparel - from formal blouses to skirts to dresses.  As for a bridal gown, lace truly is a luxury to allow for classic, understated, and modern designs.  Plus size elegance is as beautiful as slimmer brides.  For this reason, the Luxe Lace Wedding Dress is in my top 3 list of Kiyonna wedding dresses.

Dorris Wedding - Bridal Party in Satin

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Dorris Wedding

As with Bridal Party in Lace, I am doing the same here - satin bridesmaid dresses to match bridal gowns in satin.  As with Bridal Party in Lace, I am further accenting a romantic deep purple shade to compliment the bride's white wedding dress.  There are two main differences between Bridal Party in Lace and Bridal Party in Satin - length and detail.

In Dorris Wedding - Bridal in Satin, the wedding dress I featured was elegant and vintage in tone.  The wedding dress was full length.  The Satin Strapless Maxi Dress featured in this post is also full length.

As for the design of the Satin Strapless Maxi Dress, I opted to go with bold detail because she plays a special role in the wedding ceremony and should feel special in a bridesmaid dress she can wear more than once.  The ruching and flower detail is elegant and unique without distracting from the bridal elegance and perfectly accented embellishment.

As with Bridal Party in Lace, the bride in her satin wedding dress and, on either side, her bridesmaids in satin dresses will look gorgeous in photos.

Point of intrigue -

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Dorris Wedding truly is a global destination for the bride, her bridal party, mother of the bride, flower girls, wedding guests, accessories, and special occasion wear.

Satin Strapless Maxi Dress and Ruching and Flower - $104.09
from: Dorris Wedding

Dorris Wedding - Bridal Party in Lace

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Dorris Wedding

Question - Can the bridal gown and the bridal party dresses be made with the same fabric?

Answer - Absolutely!

According to Brides.com, if the silhouette is the same for the bride's dress and the bridal party dresses, maintain complimentary colors.  This would follow a sense of bridesmaid dress etiquette.

In this post, I am featuring the Illusion Lace Tea-Length A-line Bridesmaid Dress with V Back in a stunning shade of dark blue.

I chose to feature this bridesmaid dress for two reasons - the shorter length allows focus on the bride's full length wedding dress and dark blue is a romantic color to accent romantic lace material (in my opinion alone). 

One other reason for featuring this bridesmaid dress is the low cost - one aspect of the wedding budget put at ease.

The bonus of the same silhouette but in different colors is in the wedding photography.  The bride in her white lace wedding dress and, on either side, the bridesmaids in their dark blue lace dresses will create beautiful and memorable photos long after the wedding and reception.

Illusion Lace Tea-length A-line Bridesmaid Dress with V Back - $135.19

from: Dorris Wedding

Avon Summer Wedding Guest

A Summer sunset wedding theme is ideally beautiful in warm and natural colors to accent nature's backdrop.  Red is an excellent color choice for bridesmaid dresses.  Red is a great choice for wedding guests as well...

...which then brings me to just a summer sunset wedding guest.

On a budget but want to look appropriately in style?  Avon has you covered.

Below is a sample look.

(All selections can be found in my eStore.)

Myrna Dress

Cushion Walk Elastic Strap Spring Sandal

(Opt for black)

Sunny Days Long Necklace and Earring Set

Avon Black Tie Outdoor Wedding Guest Apparel

In the Bridal Shop posts Avon Scents - Little Red Dress and Avon Scents - Little Black Dress - both with accompanying Ada's Bridal bridesmaid dresses - I emphasized unique creativity between my Avon Sales business and the bridal theme.  The Little Red Dress Avon scent and Little Black Dress Avon scent are ideal for bridesmaids and their matching dresses or wedding guests just wanting to dress up with a spritz of formal fragrance.

In this post, I am featuring Avon fashion for a black tie wedding ceremony.

Avon is best for the everyday woman on an everyday budget...who can sometimes splurge with sales, specials, and an outlet always available.  Avon is a phenomenal choice for retail because there is always something for everyone and for any age - from young twenties exploring new fashion sense to the elderly established in what they desire.

And then there is somewhere in between...which brings me to Avon Black Tie Wedding Guest.

Black tie weddings are upscale and expensive.  The groom and groomsmen are dashing in three-piece suits.  The bridesmaids are beautiful in luxury dresses that accent the bride.  The bride is couture in every way.  So what should a black tie wedding guest wear with her best source being Avon?

Below is a sample look.

(All selections can be found in my eStore.)

Amber Eyelet Top

(Opt for White)

Lucrezia Skirt

Cushion Walk Elastic Strap Spring Sandal

(Opt for Black)

Dressilyme Top 3 Wedding Dresses - Wonderful Satin Bateau

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Wonderful Satin Bateau Neckline Mermaid Wedding Dress With Belt & Beadings - $164.99
from: Dressilyme

Simple.  Understated.  Breathtaking in pure satin.  Elegance with a touch of beading.  Perfect design - Mermaid, sleeveless.

The Wonderful Satin Bateau bridal gown is ideal for warm weather - such as a summer sunset ceremony - because she will look classically beautiful as a bride while staying cool and comfortable in outdoor summer heat.

Although the wedding dresses featured in the Dressilyme Top 3 Wedding Dresses series were in no particular order, I will admit that the Wonderful Satin Bateau wedding dress ranks well at the top should the list have gone on.

With this in mind, the Wonderful Satin Bateau wedding dress is one worth considering when shopping for wedding gowns.

Dressilyme Top 3 Wedding Dresses - In Stock Fabulous Lace & Satin

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In Stock Fabulous Lace & Satin Jewel Neckline Dropped Waistline A-line Wedding Dress - $81.59
from: Dressilyme

Simple.  Elegant.  Classic.  Understated.  Natural blend.  Reminiscent of Pippa Middleton's bridal gown in her May 2017 wedding.

A royal wedding truly is a once in a lifetime occasion and the perfect bridal gown leaves all eagerly guessing.  A black tie wedding is upscale and the perfect bridal gown leaves all but a select few to anticipate what she will wear in her own once in a lifetime occasion.

The In Stock Fabulous Lace & Satin wedding dress is ideal for formal weddings and low key with a touch of classic weddings.

The In Stock Fabulous Lace & Satin wedding dress is a forever personal choice and one worth considering when shopping for wedding gowns.

On one last note about the In Stock Fabulous Lace & Satin wedding dress - the bargain low price.  If a bride is on a tight budget and is looking for a cheap wedding dress while still looking like a blushing bride, the In Stock Fabulous Lace & Satin is perfect.

Dressilyme Top 3 Wedding Dresses - Alluring Tulle & Satin

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Alluring Tulle & Satin Off-the-shoulder Neckline A-line Wedding Dress With Lace Appliques & Belt & Detachable Jacket - $200.00
from: Dressilyme

The Alluring Tulle & Satin wedding dress defines bridal in a royal manner.  Sheer white.  Breathtaking satin.  Gorgeous lace.  Intricate appliques.  An intriguing feminine belt accent.  Perfect sleeve length.  Perfect off-the-shoulder neckline.  Perfect A-line look.  Simple and formal all at once.  

Kate Middleton's royal wedding gown was a beautiful blend of satin and lace fabrics and the ideal design, especially with regards to the neckline, for quite a prestigious and once in a lifetime occasion.  Kate Middleton's ceremony gown is forever priceless and is forever a design many brides aspire to.

Every bride deserves a sense of royalty in their wedding, whether black tie formal in tone or more relaxed in tone.  She is, in her own way, a magical princess to marry the forever love of her life.

And so although Princess Catherine - Duchess of Cambridge - holds claim to her Alexander McQueen fashion house wedding gown, brides on a far more reasonable (or dare say cheap) budget can come close with the Alluring Tulle & Satin wedding dress as brought to you by Dressilyme.

Meant To Be Chic

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On Bridal Shop, the better majority of wedding gowns featured are exclusive to thin women.  In this post, I am highlighting a gorgeous plus size gown inspired by her unique and forever beauty.

The Meant To Be Chic Wedding Dress Ivory is brought to you by Kiyonna.

Meant To Be Chic Wedding Dress Ivory (Women's Plus Size)

$218

Dear Bride...

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...As brought to you by Dressilyme.

Dressilyme

Dressilyme offers a gorgeous selection of bridal gowns for all desired styles.  The bonus is the price - the perfect fit for her everyday budget.

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Blush Bride

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Blush Fashion.

I tend to struggle with what best represents Blush bridal gowns when scrolling through my affiliate platform, ShareASale.  Upon discovery of the showcase feature, I can now highlight a closer look at bridal gowns by Blush.  What a find!

Explore and enjoy!

Blush in Lace

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Lace and satin are forever favorite fabrics that blend seamlessly into a breathtaking wedding gown and blushing bride.  All lace or all satin can be elegant in an understated way.

Blush Fashion offers the perfect example -

This dress is known as Ivory Wrap Floral Lace Long Sleeve Gown with a Train.  The cost is $290.  Sizes come in XS-S, S-M, L-XL, and custom order.

Romantic lace and elegant design allow for the bride to shine in pure beauty.

Blush Princess Bride

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Blush Fashion describes a bride's wedding day as her fairy tale day.  This is the upmost perfect choice of words.

Every bride deserves to feel like a princess on her special day...hence "duchesswedding" in duchesswedding.blogspot.com.  From her yes to his proposal to her "I do" in the vows, she is royalty.  In the ceremony and reception, she is a princess and a duchess in her own way.

A fairy tale bride needs a fairy tale gown.  Consider Blush Fashion -