If you’re looking for a wedding gown that is savvy yet budget friendly, look no further than the White by Vera Wang line at David’s Bridal! The Savannah Wedding Planner loves a good deal, and chose this wedding gown and sash to complete a gorgeous look for under $950! See her post here!
We recently came across this wedding photographed on Style Me Pretty! The gorgeous bride is wearing a David’s Bridal gown that transformed her look from ceremony to reception! It was such a delight seeing the groom take part in the revealing of her outfit change in front of their family and friends! Click here to see how this lovely couple captured the moment!
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It’s all about lace this season—from the runway to the red carpet. In this video, Lori Conley, Bridal Gown Buyer for David’s Bridal, showcases the top three lace bridal gown trends.
Bridal Boot Camp Part 2: Customize Your Workout for Your Wedding Gown
by Nicole Brewer
If you are starting a fitness program with high intensity cardio and strength training, chances are you’ve already begun to see results–especially if you’ve created a motivating workout schedule that you’ve been able to stick to. Congratulations!
Whether you’re well on your way to getting fit or just beginning, you know exactly how you want to look in your dream dress on your big day. So, it’s a perfect time to customize your workout for your wedding gown.
If your dress is a strapless, sleeveless or one-shoulder style, your arms and shoulders will be on display. Hammer Curls, Tricep Extensions and Shoulder Raises effectively shape sexy arms and shoulders. Here’s how:
• Hammer Curls: Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other. Start with your weights near your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your ribcage at all times and slowly lower one weight at a time using a full range of motion—down and up, mimicking the motion of using a hammer. Aim to do three sets of 30 reps with a 30 second rest between sets.
• Tricep Extensions: Hold one barbell at each end with both hands. Raise the weight directly overhead with your arms straight. Make sure your elbows remain close to your ears while you slowly lower the weight behind your head and neck, returning back to starting position. Aim to do three sets of 15 with a 30 second rest between sets.
• Shoulder Raises: Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other. With slightly bent elbows, slowly extend your arms out at your sides so that they are parallel to the floor and then lower to starting position. Aim to do three sets of 15 with a 30 second rest between sets.
How heavy should the weights be? Many of us think that heavy weights add bulk so we assume light weights are best. But the opposite is true! To build lean muscle and tone sexy arms, you must lift heavy enough to overload the muscle group. That means, by the 13th rep of each set, you should feel challenged but still able to complete the move with correct form. So, start with 8, 10 and 12 pound weights and watch your upper body transform and feel confident in your gown!
Remember, being consistent with your workouts is crucial to achieving and maintaining your goals. But, lifting weights alone is not enough. Healthy eating combined with high intensity cardio is the Secret to your Wedding Workout Success.
Strength training, with a particular focus on my shoulders, was a big part of my bridal boot camp since I wore a strapless dress on my wedding day.
Are you a fan of all things “Mad Men” inspired? Check out Oleg Cassini style CPK437 as well as other vintage-inspired wedding dresses on bridalguide.com.
KDVR out of Denver, CO featured the Semi-Annual Sale on their show. Take a peek with the Store Manager, Liberty, as she takes you through her store to tell you all about the fabulous sale!
Big Day Savings
by Nicole Brewer
This week, I did a segment on ways to save on your wedding day. Here are a few of my money saving tips I shared with Fox News anchor and newlywed, Lauren Simonetti, who admitted she spent more than she planned on her wedding. She was excited to hear how future brides could save, and I think you will too!
The Dress
Sticking to your budget is more important for brides than ever before. So if you’re looking for designer wedding gowns at affordable prices, David’s Bridal delivers! They even offer fabulous wedding gowns for under $100 with the same quality fabrics and design details you dream about.
Location
Location and refreshments are a huge part of most wedding budgets. To save on the venue, consider an off-season wedding month like January or November, and try to avoid May through September which is prime wedding season. Also, look into planning a Friday or Sunday wedding which is often less expensive than a Saturday affair.
Consider an alternate location like a fun and affordable cruise! Carnival has several wedding packages complete with photography, appetizers, champagne and cake. Check out packages starting under $2,000 at Carnival.com.
As far as refreshments, limit your open bar to wine and beer only. Or, if a full open bar is a must, opt for well liquors rather than top shelf.
Invitations
High-end stationary stores can be outrageously expensive, so many couples are surfing the internet for do-it-yourself ways to save.
David’s Bridal offers 100 personalized thermograph invitations for under $60. They look polished and professional and can be customized based on your chosen wedding colors and themes. And, if you purchase your dream dress at David’s Bridal, your invitations are even less expensive!
Flowers
Flowers are a big business, especially when the word “wedding” is attached. Florists can quote a wide range of pricing that can make your head spin. So, if you want to save money, consider ordering in-season flowers in bulk, and enlist a few friends for help in making the arrangements. PremiumBlooms.com offers a fabulous 11 piece collection for $360. This includes bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, petals for the flower girl and a toss-away-bouquet.
Party Favors
It is always nice to have wedding mementos, but the thought of spending thousands on a keepsake that may get thrown away can seem like an unnecessary expense.
To save, consider buying candy at a wholesaler, baking cookies, or sourcing something local to the area in which you’re getting married. You’ll be surprised how simple it is to create cute favors for under one dollar that your guests can eat and toss without the guilt!
