David's Bridal

What Inspires Melissa…
by Melissa Sweet

I am inspired by beauty.
Yes, this seems obvious, especially when we are speaking about something so beautiful as a wedding day. But, really and truly, my work as a designer can be summed up with one philosophy….follow the beauty. This is my mantra. Sometimes I have an idea for a dress and I spend lots of time preparing all the details, finding the perfect fabric and scheming the execution. Then suddenly, out of the ethers, arrives the beauty.

So often, I find that inspiration comes when I’m not looking for it. A few months ago I was at the beach with a friend who haphazardly wrapped a sarong around herself to run back to the car. When she arrived back to our blanket I gasped at how perfectly draped her sarong hung from her hips. I grabbed my cellphone and snapped a photo. She didn’t recognize it when she saw the newest draped design on a mannequin in my studio a few weeks later. She commented that she loved the dress while having no idea that she had inspired it! When I am simply open to life, open to possibilities and believing that good is all around me, the surprises happen.

When a bride is deciding on the dress she will wear on her wedding day, my advice is to clear her mind and allow the possibilities to flow. Regardless of the idea she starts with, I encourage her to try things that catch her eye and not limit herself based on previously determined concepts. By following the beauty, she leaves behind the confusions and fears that can creep in during a time of making so many decisions. Following the beauty can eliminate the guess-work, struggle and overthinking that can plague the dress shopping experience. In my opinion, choosing a gown that expresses your feeling of inspiration will set the right course for designing your entire wedding. Let beauty lead you.

Happy Trendy Tuesday DB Readers! Today we are recounting the top 5 hottest celebrity brides that got married in 2012! Yahoo recently reviewed everyone who’s nuptials took place this year and although there were quite a few starlets to choose from, these women topped the list!

- Anne Hathaway

-Jessica Biel

-Natalie Portman

-Drew Barrymore

-Blake Lively

Do you agree that these women are the hottest brides of the year?!

Good Afternoon and TGIF! Today is Fashion Friday and we are so excited to share that yesterday we our new Melissa Sweet Collection was featured on the Today Show! The segment was all about back drama, and why gowns with embellishments, bows and beading on the back make for gorgeous wedding dresses! Our Metallic Beaded Mikado Column gown was the 3rd dress featured on the show and Keija Minor said that this gown is an update to bridal styles that were popular in the 50′s!

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Another gown from our Melissa Sweet Collection was featured on Glamour’s top favorite dresses from Bridal Market! If you are in the market for an embroidered bridal gown, our Metallic Embroidered Ball Gown with Satin Waist would be perfect for you!

Bridal Trend Alert: Gold Color Hues

by Dan Rentillo

Take on color this spring! Gold and champagne color hues fill the collection, ensuring every bride feels like royalty. From metallic embroidery and accents to all-over color hues, there is a standout style fit for every bride. Here are some of my favorite bridal gowns this season.

Alluring Accents: Brides looking to achieve a vintage aesthetic will fall in love with this gorgeous grosgrain sash, adding the perfect finishing touch to their wedding day ensemble.

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Complete Color Makeover: Daring brides can say goodbye to white and hello to color in this beautiful champagne gown, making a statement during their aisle debut.

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Eloquent Embellishments: Delicate champagne embellishments add the perfect amount of sparkle for brides looking for a subtle touch of pizazz on their big day.

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Beautiful Beading: For the bride looking for the ultimate in luxury, this Mikado gown is the perfect choice—unparalleled to the others.

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Happy shopping!

Good Morning DB Readers! Happy Fashion Friday! As you all know, there are a few celebrities we absolutely love seeing their latest looks on the red carpet, specifically Reese Witherspoon, Anne Hathaway, and most recently Jessica Biel! What do all of these a-listers have in common? They ALL wore BLUSH on their wedding day! Most recently on Columbia Tribune OUR design director was quoted as to why everyone is loving pink!

Dan Rentillo, design director for David’s Bridal, said pink is here to stay as it becomes more available and is an option for brides who prefer an alternative to white.

Here is one of our favorite gowns from our White by Vera Wang line!

“Pink is something brides never considered before because it wasn’t an option readily offered,” he said.

The main drive toward pink gowns is that some brides just want something different.

Although pink is a new trend, white is still the BIGGEST and most prominent go to color for Brides around the globe!

Good Afternoon DB Bloggers! Happy Monday Monday! Just three more days until Thanksgiving… and the day after that is BLACK FRIDAY!  As you are all aware, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth made a controversial decision to get engaged at such young ages… but the two are MADLY in love and planning their upcoming nuptials! The actress/singer has settled on Marchesa to design her wedding dress!  According to an associate of the designer, the future Mrs. Liam Hemsworth has narrowed down her pick to two Marchesa designs.

She told Life & Style magazine, “Miley recently looked at several wedding dress sketches by Marchesa. She asked for Marchesa’s ideas and told her she wanted something original.”

We can’t wait to see what Miley walks down the aisle in! We are sure it will be gorgeous!!

Katrina’s in a Bridal Party!

by Katrina Mitzeliotis

While it feels like every few months I’m attending a friend’s wedding, it wasn’t until recently that I got to experience what it was like being a bridesmaid first-hand. Some may not be enthusiastic at the thought of filling up their social calendar with countless events and fittings, but I couldn’t wait! The months leading up to the wedding flew by, and while we prepared everything for the bachelorette party and the shower, the events quickly passed, leaving behind fun memories and photographs. Before I knew it the wedding was right around the corner!

The rehearsal dinner was held the weekend before the wedding, and the bride-to-be gave each of her bridesmaids jewelry to wear for the big day. She chose to accessorize the black strapless bridesmaid dresses with statement earrings and a necklace.

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Unfortunately, Hurricane Sandy managed to wreak havoc on the east coast, less than a week before the wedding day. The storm had devastating effects, but the wedding served as a silver lining. While at first we didn’t know if the big day would be rescheduled, we were so excited that everything came together.

I decided to wear my hair in a loose braid swept to one side that gave way to cascading curls. A smokey eye completed my bridesmaid beauty look. After hair and makeup was done, we gathered to watch our friend emerge in her wedding dress — she looked gorgeous! It was such a sweet, emotional moment, seeing her in her wedding dress for the first time. The embellished gown had cap-sleeves and an open back detailing, and it fit her figure perfectly.

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Since the bride’s theme was black and white, we carried pretty black and white bouquets. I loved the theme — I thought it was perfect for the crisp fall day. After the church ceremony, we went to take pictures before the reception. Once we got to the hall, it was time to have fun! We feasted on delicious food and danced all night.

While weddings are always joyous, fun occasions it felt totally different to be involved in my friend’s wedding as a bridesmaid. It made the day even more meaningful and it was such an honor to be chosen to partake in their special day.