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You Don’t Need To Wear White

OK, ladies, it’s time to ditch the idea that wedding dresses need to white and meringue, like seriously who sets these rules anyway. On February 10, 1840, Queen Victoria changed the wedding dress industry for centuries to come when she wore a white gown (instead of a red one, which was a tradition at the […]

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Four Unexpected Bridal Fashion Trends

Photo by Oana Lupescu from Pexels Whether it was a precise tailoring feat or a noticeably nontraditional color palette, the best trends coming out of the bridal market were fresh alternatives to the classic princess gowns you probably have on your Pinterest board. Ahead, the biggest and most unexpected wedding dress styles for fall 2019 […]

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Pockets In Wedding Gown

Photo by Daniel Moises Magulado from Pexels Is there anything more exciting than receiving a compliment on a dress and then revealing that it also cleverly conceals pockets? Yes! Finding your dream wedding dress that is armed with virtually invisible but totally functional pockets! Gone are the days of making your maid of honor carry […]

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Liberty & Lace’s Fashion Picks

Liberty & Lace is one of the city’s newest bridal boutiques. Based Manayunk and owned by Juliet Sabella and Kellie Strain, the women behind The Wall cycling studio, the pair set out to create an inclusive, relaxed shopping environment.  Opened last year, you can find everything from gowns to jewelry, to day-of accessories and other […]

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Fashion at the Deacon

Photography: Love Me Do Photography www.lovemedophotography.com Dresses: Lovely Bride Philadelphia lovelybride.com Hair & makeup: Aleksandra Ambrozy www.aleksandraambrozy.com 1. Cassidy by Kate McDonald: (https://lovelybride.com/dresses/cassidy/kate-mcdonald_cassidy_front-03193/) Regal by Sarah Seven: (https://lovelybride.com/designers/sarah-seven/) Winston by Sarah Seven: (https://lovelybride.com/dresses/winston/) Regal by Sarah Seven: (https://lovelybride.com/designers/sarah-seven/) Winston by Sarah Seven: (https://lovelybride.com/dresses/winston/)

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Best Shops For Plus-Sized Brides

Wedding dress shopping can be one of the most fun (and emotional) experiences of the wedding planning process. But, when you’re setting out to plan where to shop with your bridal crew, sometimes it’s not readily apparent which bridal salons are size-inclusive—and which might not have what you’re looking for. Bridal Garden (900 West Route […]

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