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White by Vera Wang  Ombre Tulle Ball Gown: A Dream Marriage Proposal

By Sarah Pease

For the bride who chooses a blush-colored gown, only a truly unique marriage proposal idea will do.  Inspired by the gorgeous waves in this airy gown, this proposal begins deep in the Napa Valley.

The California sky is still dark, but the birds are chirping around your resort cottage when there’s a knock at the door.  You open the door to the hotel butler who presents you with two mimosas and a single envelope.  You thank the butler and hand the note to your girlfriend.  She reads the note aloud “You’re cordially invited to a sunrise hot air balloon ride this morning.” The butler serves you the drinks and informs you that the car will pick you up at 6am.  You hurry to get ready, bundling up for the still-chilly Napa morning.  The car takes you to an empty field, as you approach you can see the balloon inflating – an impressive multi-colored sphere against the still-darkened sky.

As a sliver of sun crests the horizon, you both step into the basket and before you know it, you’re soaring above the rolling hills of Napa and Sonoma.  The sound of the wind and the occasional burst of gas into the balloon make you feel like you’re flying!  The pilot dips down to get a glimpse of the vineyards below and you grab her hand to steady each other.  As the sun rises in the sky, the temperature warms and the clouds take on a certain blush tone – soft and soothing around you.  The pilot begins the first descent to the landing area, a gorgeous field of lavender next to one of the most esteemed wineries of the region.  Just as you’re about to touch down, a giant sign is revealed across the field that says “Will You Marry Me?”  You land and immediately drop to one knee, pulling out the beautiful ring that you’ve selected.  She says yes!  You continue the fun and excitement of the day with a private wine tasting, tour of the adjoining vineyard and cap things off with a relaxed bike ride back to your resort.  The perfect end to the night is a table for two at Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry where you’ll toast to many more sunrises together!

Sarah Pease, The Proposal Planner ™ is recognized as the foremost expert on marriage proposals and is the pioneer of Marriage Proposal Planning. Based in New York City, Sarah and her team at Brilliant Event Planning have designed and produced dream engagements for countless lucky couples from across the world and are the go-to source for all things regarding “Will You Marry Me?”

Balloon: http://landlopers.com/2012/07/22/napa-hot-air-balloon/

Sky: http://www.flickr.com/photos/idashum/galleries/72157625344592718

Bikes: http://www.solagecalistoga.com/

French Laundry Clothespin: http://www.ruggedelegantliving.com/a/002148.html

Wine Tasting: http://www.mommysavers.com/c/t/197997/anyone-making-vacation-plans-for-this-coming-spring-or-summer

Winery: http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/california/napa/vineyards

6 Simple Ways to Save on Prom
BY CATEY HILL

The fab dress, the dreamy date, the DJ and the dance party … what’s not to love about prom?!

Well, the price. The average cost of prom is more than $1,000.  Yikes!

So what’s a girl to do when she wants a dream prom night, but doesn’t want to spend that much?  Follow these simple tips and you’ll slash the cost of prom in no time (without sacrificing any of the fun!).

1. Get your makeup done at a department store: Go to the makeup counter at any big department store and have one of their pros do your makeup — you’ll look fab and it’s totally free!  Of course, you may feel obligated to buy something. If you do, pick something inexpensive like a lip gloss that you know you’ll use again and again.

2. Get your hair and nails done by a student: Rather than go to a fancy salon for the perfect do, look into going to a beauty school.  You’ll get your hair done by a student (who’s supervised by a professional, so don’t worry!) for a fraction of the cost of a salon. You can find beauty schools near you here: http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/.

You can also often score discount mani-pedis from cosmetology students (use that same link to find cosmetology schools in your area)!  If there isn’t one near you, invite your girlfriends over for a pre-prom “spa day” at your house. You can do each other’s nails.

3. Buy a discounted gift card to pay for dinner: It’s super fun to go out to dinner for prom, but who wants to spend that much?  You probably already know about Groupon, LivingSocial and Restaurants.com, all of which have great deals on restaurants. But here’s another little secret that can save you and your friends big: Buy a discounted gift card for the restaurant you’re going to on PlasticJungle.com.  So, let’s say you’re going to Macaroni Grill for dinner. You could go in with friends and buy a gift card worth $100 on the site, but only pay $80 for it!  That means you’ll get $100 worth of food for only $80!  And if you still can’t afford that, don’t worry: It’s often super-fun to host a dinner party at home!

4. Score deals on your dress: It’s tempting to totally blow your budget on your dream dress, but there’s really no need to. Skip local stores and boutiques (you don’t want to end up with the same dress as another girl!) and check out the dress selection (there are so many choices!) on David’s Bridal.  They have some amazing dresses that are literally half off, and tons of super-cute frocks that are well under $100!  If money is really tight, look for a dress (think classic, solid colors) that you can wear again if you pair it with different shoes or accessories. Here are three great dresses under $100 we LOVE this season and will make you feel like a princess on your big night!

Strapless Empire Beaded Empire Waist Prom Dress Style 8420CW7B

Pearl Jeweled Necklace Halter Mesh GownStyle 8420Y039

Beaded One Shoulder Mesh Prom DressStyle 8420BX1B

Remember: The #1 rule to saving money on your dress is to start shopping early. As prom approaches, the dress selection can get picked over — and that’ll make you desperate to find the perfect dress, and a little too willing to totally blow your budget.

5. Host a prom swap party: David’s Bridal once again wins my vote as the go-to spot for amazing shoes and accessories at prices you can totally afford!  But if you’re running low on cash and still need a few key accessories, host a “prom swap party” for all of your girlfriends at your place. Everyone brings some fun accessories and shoes, and you guys can borrow each other’s stuff.  It’s a super fun way to get together with the girls, and it allows you to put the finishing touches on your prom look.  (Remember even if your BFFs shoes don’t quite fit you, you can always add insoles.)

6. Say no to pricey extras: A lot of people feel like they need to buy photos from the professional photographer at the prom or get a pricey limo.  If you can afford these things, great, but they’re totally not necessary.  Have your parents take the before pics, and once you’re at prom, you and your friends can use your phones to snap pics of each other.  You can also rent a nice car with a driver rather than a limo, which is often cheaper, or just drive yourselves or have friends from a different school or your older brother or sis do the driving.

Good Morning DB Readers and Happy Monday! We hope you had a fabulous weekend and are ready to get back into the swing of things! For the brides to be who are searching for the most AFFORDABLE and FASHIONABLE wedding gown don’t need to look any further than David’s Bridal! Our White by Vera Wang Mermaid Gown with Pleated Skirt and Bubble Hem is Cosmo’s top pick for the best cheap and stylish wedding gowns, and for only $250 it is SUCH a steal!

Hello DB Readers and Happy Thrifty Tuesday! Spring is upon us and you know what that means… PROM girls are searching high and low for the most perfect, gorgeous, and trendy prom dress for their big night! No matter your style, budget, fashion taste or favorite color, David’s Bridal is sure to have a prom dress that will make you feel like the ultimate princess and the most gorgeous girl on the dance floor this spring!  Here are our top 3 choices of great prom dresses for three different types of girls: flirty, conservative and blingy! Check out our favorites below!

FLIRTY

Long Chiffon Floral Print Prom Dress- Style 8705

CONSERVATIVE

Sleeveless Chiffon Gown with Stone Embellishment Style 7376

BLINGY

Strapless Heavily Sequin Prom DressStyle G145

NY Fashion Week Inspired Looks for Less

By: Carmen Ordonez

Another New York Fashion Week has come and gone and many of us were left coveting the looks that went down the runway. But one thing I wasn’t coveting is the hefty price tag that comes along with the looks. So as your resident budget fashionista, I’ve gone on the hunt to find some runway inspired looks for less—your wallet can thank me later.

Designer J. Mendel featured several edgy and figure flattering dresses down the runway, including this A-line leather and lace corset dress. To get the look, without going too daring, consider this Short Jersey Dress with Full Lace Skirt from David’s Bridal. The V-neck will help elongate your neck and provide a slimming effect.

It was all about the glamour for the fashion house of Venexiana during New York Fashion Week, including this metallic dress with rosette detail. For an inspired look for less, check out this Fit and Flare Dress with Organza Rosette Detail from David’s Bridal. The fit and flare shape hugs your curves in all the right places and is sure to turn heads. It also comes in five different colors including black, pink and blue. Oh and did I mention it’s under $200—total score!

White and gold was seen all over the runways, including this number from Badgley Mischka. Chanel your inner golden goddess for less with this Sleeveless Key Hole Print Dress. The X shaped waist will help highlight the narrowest part of your waist and give you a stunning silhouette.

Good Morning DB Readers and Happy Wedding Wednesday! For those who are engaged and brides to be, I’m sure you’re wondering what the top 2013 bridal trends are!? Well, as you know the red carpet is heavily influenced by the bridal trends this awards season, and we have come up with the top 5 trends we are seeing!  We picked a dress from one of our collections to coordinate with each trend, and hope you love our top choices!

Alternative Necklines

Melissa Sweet Style MS251005

Sophisticated

Oleg Cassini Style CMB518

Peplum

David’s Bridal Style T3518

BLUSH

White by Vera Wang Style VW351157

Touch Of Gold

Oleg Cassini Style CWG480

Good Morning and Happy Trendy Tuesday! The 85th Annual Oscars just happened this Sunday, and we are recounting the gorgeous dresses to walk the red carpet! Big trends we saw were slits, alternative necklines, embellishments and fit and flare gowns! We have three celebrity looks that are fashion forward and budget friendly- ONLY from David’s Bridal! Check them out!

• Kerry Washington’s refreshing pop of coral color in her dazzling Miu Miu gown can be replicated for less with this strapless, beaded gown from David’s Bridal.
  • Style: 51781
  • Price: $229

• Bridal style on the red carpet was all the rage at the Oscars! Charlize Theron’s sleek peplum Dior Haute Couture gown can be easily “stolen” with this stunning David’s Bridal Wedding Collection dress.
  • Style: T3518
  • Price: $399

• Ben Affleck’s leading lady looked effortless in purple. To get her light and airy look, try this strapless, sangria-colored chiffon gown.
  • Style: F14865
  • Price: $159

Happy Monday Monday DB Readers! Oh my gosh… the Oscars were AMAZING! The fashions on the red carpet, performances, and winners of the night made the 85th Academy Awards more than memorable! If you were watching, I’m sure you saw the amazing dresses and gowns worn by the hottest A-Listers in Hollywood! Looking to get the red carpet look a like’s for a fraction of the price?! David’s Bridal has AMAZING dresses that are fashion forward and afforable!! Check out three of our top picks below:

• Pretty enough to say “I do!” Get the stunning “aisle style” Dior look of Best Actress nominee Jennifer Lawrence with this layered fit and flare Oleg Cassini bridal gown from David’s Bridal.
  • Style: CWG482
  • Price: $1,050

• Mimic Supporting Actress nominee Helen Hunt’s beautiful in blue H&M look with this marine-hued strapless gown from David’s Bridal.
  • Style: F15429
  • Price: $149

• Looking to achieve the sizzling silver silhouette of Naomi Watts’ Armani gown? Try this David’s Bridal one shoulder glitter mesh gunmetal dress.
  • Style: 55388D
  • Price: $199

Hello DB Readers and Happy Trendy Tuesday! With the Oscars RIGHT around the corner, our fashion experts at David’s Bridal are predicting the hottest trends that are going to walk the red carpet! Interested in seeing what the stars will be wearing this Sunday night? Check out a segment we were featured on yesterday that talks about all of the dress, shoe and accessory trends that we can see walking the red carpet! Check out the segment below!

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Good Afternoon DB Readers and Happy President’s Day! With prom season right around the corner, I’m sure you’re starting to think about a show stopping dress you’ll want to wear to the big night! Well, David’s Bridal is rolling out some gorgeous dresses that are fashion forward, trendy, and budget friendly! Here are out top three picks for the season, and as always, check out our website for more prom dresses!

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G145 mivy/gold