Category: Fashion

Trend Alert: Cardigans

Posted on by Glendalough Manor

Choosing a wedding or bridesmaid dress for a Fall wedding can be a little tricky.  Especially in the South you never know how cold the weather will be and it can be difficult finding a bridal gown or a bridesmaid dress with sleeves.  A Fall trend I love is to wear a cardigan instead of wearing a shawl or a jacket to keep you warm.  Cardigans come in many different styles and are lightweight and comfortable.  Plus, unlike a matching jacket or shawl, they can be worn again!

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If you like a particular bridesmaid dress but want each girl to look a little different try putting your girls in colorful cardigans.

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Another twist on the same dress is to pair with the same color cardigan but different styles for each girl.

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Or have girls pick their own dresses in the same color and pair with a colorful cardigan.

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My favorite idea is to take a plain dress and pair it with a patterned cardigan like below.

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Brides are also joining in on this cardigan trend! Love the pop of color!

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What do you think of this cardigan trend?  Should brides join this trend or do you think it’s better for bridesmaids?

We want to know your thoughts!

Wedding Dress Trends 2013: A Touch of Blush

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Blush wedding dresses are on trend for 2013 and you may have seen celebrities like Jessica Biel and Reese Witherspoon wearing these pink gowns.  Although many brides think they want an all blush dress many decide that they don’t feel like a bride in a gown that isn’t white.

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If you love the look of a blush pink wedding dress but don’t feel like a bride wearing it, then consider an ombre wedding dress that combines white/ivory with a hint of blush pink.  This way you get the touch of pink you want without committing to an all pink dress.  Plus adding a touch of pink to a white or ivory dress makes the white/ivory stand out more!  Here are some of our favorite bridal gowns that include the perfect amount of blush pink!

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Keep in mind that if you want a touch of blush on your wedding dress, you do narrow down your choice of dresses since many designers only make a few blush dresses in their collections.  If you want a ball gown but  can’t find the perfect dress with a touch of blush pink, consider having a pink crinoline under the dress.  When you lift your dress when walking down the aisle and dancing guests will catch a glimpse of pink!

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Let us know which dress is your favorite!

Happy Planning

Wedding Dress Accessory: Bridal Caps

Posted on by Glendalough Manor

The 1920’s are a huge theme for weddings this year and this trend has revived a bridal accessory known as a cloche, or a bridal cap.

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This year the bridal cap has been modernized a bit to match the wedding dress designs of today but has kept the same appeal it had in the 20‘s and 30‘s.  To me, this extremely romantic fascinator is the ultimate accessory for a vintage themed affair.  It gives an ethereal look covering the top of the head and part of the forehead.

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It can be made to wear just the cap on it’s own, with a long veil attached to the back or even a blusher or cage veil in the front.  This gives you some versatility for after the wedding in case you want to remove the veils and only wear the cap for the reception.

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Most are made with lace or a sheer tulle material.  Some are adorned with crystals, jewels, feathers or flowers to add extra flair.

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I have to say, bridal caps are one of my new favorite accessories especially for a vintage wedding.

What are your thoughts about these bridal caps?  We want to know!