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Good Morning! Today is our last post about one of our “Real Brides” who decided to get married on the last iconic date of the century… none other than 12-12-12! Ella and her husband Randy! Ella sent us some fabulous photos from her gorgeous wedding, and we are sharing her touching story as well!! Read more about why Ella and Randy decided on 12-12-12!

“Our 5 year dating anniversary is coming up on New Years Eve so we were looking at a way to celebrate big…and were tossing around the idea of getting engaged this anniversary and having a wedding or eloping next year. We started looking for unique dates that would be easy to remember and special like our holiday dating anniversary. We set our sites on 12/12/12 and everything started falling into place! We are going to Savannah and getting married in the quintessential Savannah Square, Forsyth Park. The officiant and photographer will pick us up in a classic cadillac and take us to the park for the whole deal. We plan on using photos from a recent shoot and our wedding photographer to create a video to send to our family and friends as an announcement for Christmas.”

We JUST spotted a gorgeous Alexander McQueen strapless silk-chiffon gown in USWeekly on Jessica Alba and Mary J Blige! Emerald green is all the rage right now, and stars are strutting the red carpet in this gorgeous color! Why spend $3,195-$5,895 on the celebrity version when you can have a LOOK A LIKE from David’s Bridal for only $159!

Celebrity Version:

David’s Bridal Version:

Strapless Crinkle Chiffon Dress with Godets

Emerald green is one of the biggest spring 2013 trends right now, so snag this dress before its gone!

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are ready for the 70th Golden Globe Awards this Sunday… are you?! Tune in this Sunday at 7PM for the red carpet coverage, and stay put for the award show at 8PM EST! We are so excited to see the hottest trends all the celebrities will be wearing, and cannot wait to share our look a like gowns on Monday! Stay tuned for gowns that won’t break the bank and you too can channel your inner star for a fraction of the price with a gown from David’s Bridal!

Good Afternoon! David’s Bridal has been making waves in the news recently, and with the recent outburst in engagements this holiday season, we are so excited about the Spring 2013 Bridal Trends!   The Wedding Fair in Greensboro, NC took place this weekend and brides from near and far came out to see the latest selection in bridal gowns!  Our top picks for the season were featured on this segment: SWG492, D0216, 041877430 MNAVY, and FG9743. Check out the segment here!

Good Morning DB Readers! Happy Monday!  If you have an upcoming wedding and you want to incorporate Bluebird, one of Spring 2013 hottest bridal trends, we are here to give you 5 tips! Spring 2013 is all about bright, fresh colors, and another trend is begonia for all you pink fans out there! Here is our greatest and latest advice on putting blue finishing touches!

1). Bridesmaids will look great in this Strapless Dress with Drop Waist and Tiered Skirt!

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2). The picture perfect piece to coordinate with your dress selection, this Comb is stunning and sweet!

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3).  This flower garter set is sure to add a little bit of timeless elegance while keeping up with the latest fashion trends.

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4). This vintage inspired Bluebird satin petal flower girl basket is the perfect way to incorporate that heirloom feel with a contemporary design.

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5). Exactly what you need for your something blue – this beaded embellished woven sash is stunning.

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Good Morning and Happy Thursday! As you all know, 12-12-12 was the last iconic date of the century and thousands of brides all over the globe wed on this special day! Stephanie Alvira from Orlando, FL was one of our “iconic brides”, and originally wanted to get married on 3/30/2013, but wanted a date sooner than that, and said why not 12-12-12 since it was the last cool repetitive date!

Check out a few pictures from Stephanie’s wedding!

Happy Wedding Wednesday and Happy New Year! We are so excited to start 2013 off recounting all that took place at the end of 2012… most notably the preparation of Farmer’s Insurance Facebook winners Nicole and Gerald, who got married on New Years day atop a float during the Rose Bowl Parade!  Nicole wore a gorgeous Oleg Cassini gown that combined her fairy tale romance vision with modern glamour- a look that was sure to wow parade spectators and her husband!

Here is a sneak peek of the preparation before the wedding, which took place on Sunday! Here is more information on the couple, but watch the video to see Nicole’s emotions before her big day!

6 Tips for Dressing Slimmer in the New Year

By Carmen Ordonez

Many of us probably have loosing weight as one of our New Year Resolutions, but what if I told you there’s ways to look 10 pounds slimmer without ever hitting the gym or going on a diet. Here are a couple of simple tips and tricks to make you look slimmer by just what you wear.

Look for dark colors. Dark solid colors such as black or navy are a definite DO for looking slim, for example this Chiffon Blouson Black Dress from David’s Bridal. Take it up a notch by adding a statement necklace, which will draw the attention to your face and away from your hips and tummy.  A V-neck dress will also help elongate the neck and make you look leaner.

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Dress proportionately. A key to dressing slimmer is knowing your body type and how to balance your figure. If you’re pear-shaped (smaller on the top and bigger on the bottom) look for a blouse with ruffles or opt for adding a blazer, which will help create volume, broaden the upper body and balance your hips. If you’re bigger on the top, look for simple tops with minimal details and embellishments, which will help downsize your bust.

Look for a wrap dress or empire waist dress: A wrap dress is one dress that is universally flattering and can instantly make you look slimmer. It’s form fitting, accentuates the waist and skims over the body so you’re not seeing every lump and bump. An empire waist dress, like this one-shouldered flower mesh gown from David’s Bridal is also a great option since it highlights the narrowest part of your waist (right below your bust) and flows over the tummy area.

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Vertical Stripes. Look for prints with vertical stripes, which have a slimming effect. On the other hand, stay away from horizontal stripes, which will only make you look wider since it commands the eyes to follow the movement of the lines.

Avoid yards of fabric. Clothes that are too baggy and bulky will only make you look bigger than you really are. Instead look for body-conscious clothing (that is not too tight) which is the most figure flattering.

Invest in shapewear. I personally love shape wear. Invest in good shapewear, which can immediately take pounds off.

Top NYE Party Accessories

By Carmen Ordonez

We’re quickly approaching one of the most anticipated nights of the year– New Year’s Eve! As you begin to plan your holiday party outfit, remember no look is complete without some killer accessories. It’s an easy way to take an outfit from boring to chic within minutes. So welcome in the New Year in style with these must-have accessories from David’s Bridal.

Take a look to the next level with this crystal and floral embellished necklace. It’s a steal for only $45. Pair it with a solid colored dress and glittery pumps for some extra sparkle.

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New Year’s Eve is all about the bling. Add some shine to your outfit with this “All Over Metallic Bling Clutch.” It’s big enough to hold all of your essentials (cash, ID, and don’t forget the lipstick for that midnight smooch) while glitzy enough to stand out from the crowd

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Put your best foot forward in 2013 with these Glitter Peep Toe High Heel Slingbacks. The all over glitter detail brings drama and luxe at the same time. And for only $39, it will make you want to dance the night away.

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Create a fun-festive look with this stunning Blue and Silver Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet. The gorgeous rhinestones make any outfit more celebration-worthy and will make you shine bright like a diamond.

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Planning the Ultimate Holiday Party for your Friends

by Cassandra Morris

‘Tis the season to throw a fabulous soiree! If you want to play hostess for your friends and create the ultimate holiday party, here’s how to make it memorable.

Send a special invite. Skip the mass Facebook invite in favor of something a little more personal. Paperless Post (link: www.paperlesspost.com) has a slew of thoughtful holiday invitations that will appear right in your friends’ inboxes. They’re not only adorable to gaze at, they send the message that your gathering will be a little more formal than the usual hang sesh.

Have a Themed Menu and Décor. Picking and sticking to a theme will pull your entire party together. It can be as simple as heart confetti and cupcakes with frosted peace signs for a “Peace and Love” theme, framed photos of classic holiday movie scenes, vintage-inspired candleholders and a viewing of “It’s a Wonderful Life” for a “Classic Holidays” theme, or faux snow and blue, silver and white decorations for a “Let it Snow!” theme.

Set the Mood With Music. Holiday music is a must for December parties. If you don’t have a holiday playlist on your laptop, cue one up on Pandora.

Create a Hot Cocoa and Apple Cider Bar. The drinks of the holiday season are hot cocoa and warm apple cider. Set up a mini bar where your friends can concoct their own special mixes. Peppermint sticks, almonds, coconut, marshmallows in every size and flavored whipped cream should definitely make an appearance for the hot chocolate lovers. Cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, maple syrup and orange peel garnishes are perfect for the hot apple cider connoisseurs.

Play Reindeer Games. Silly holiday games aren’t just for kids. Here are some of my faves: Have everyone decorate gingerbread cookies and give prizes for most creative, prettiest or messiest. Have your friends create a “Naughty and Nice” list of things they’ve done over the past year, then read them aloud. Have everyone bring a wrapped holiday gift under $10 for a holiday grab bag, then draw numbers out of a bowl. Number one unwraps a gift first, while numbers two and higher can either select a new gift to open or steal someone else’s. If your gift is stolen, you choose an unwrapped gift. You’ll be amazed at how competitive everyone gets over the most coveted gifts!

Take a Holiday Stroll. If you live in a neighborhood that has a ton of holiday lights, bundle up and go for a post-hot cocoa group stroll to admire them.

Dress the part. As hostess, your outfit should set the party mood. I love this silver foil dress by David’s Bridal. The color is festive, the ruching is flattering, and the side beading adds a touch of whimsy. Tip: Be sure to get dressed after all your party preparations have been made. You don’t want to accidentally spill chocolate on your dress or snag it on a rough edge while you’re decorating.

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