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Dress Inspiration
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[Style Guide] Everything You Want to Know About Bohemian Wedding Dresses

Flowing silhouettes and whimsical details, we are currently swooning for all the romantic designs worn by bohemian-inspired brides. It’s a...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·2 min read

6 Trends From Fall 2018 Bridal Week That You Can Shop Right Now

Want to know the hottest trends coming off of the Fall 2018 bridal runways? You can find them right here. ...
lipstick stains on your wedding dress
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

Lipstick Stains | Wedding Dress Emergencies (And How To Deal With Them)

Imagine you’re 20 minutes from the start of your wedding and as you slip your dress on, you accidentally get...
7 tips to help you find your wedding dress style
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·2 min read

7 Tips to Help You Find Your Wedding Dress Style

After the proposal, the biggest question on every bride’s mind seems to be “What will I wear?”  With more and...
2017 Wedding Dress Trends
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·4 min read

The Hot New Wedding Dress Trends for 2017

Planning a 2017 wedding?  Then you’ll have plenty of gorgeous wedding dress trends to choose from. Revealing gowns with plunging...
How To Find Your Perfect Wedding Dress
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·3 min read

How To Find Your Perfect Wedding Dress

Chances are, if you find yourself reading this article, you’ve begun the search for your wedding gown. Welcome to this...
Where To Donate A Wedding Dress
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·12 min read

Donate Your Wedding Dress | Options That Make A Difference

The confetti has long since fallen, the photos are in an album, the thank you notes are written. Yet your...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·2 min read

The Safest Way to Buy a Wedding Dress Online

Buying your wedding gown is an amazing, once in a lifetime experience.  And buying it online can be worry-free if...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·2 min read

Wedding Dress Pre-Sale

Savvy brides pre-sell their wedding dresses. Wondering how to score the hottest dress of the season and still keep within...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

Wedding Dresses That Flatter Apple Shapes

Your dream wedding dress will not only express your personality (and make your heart beat a little faster when you...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

Wedding Dresses for a Baby Bump

Some brides are planning their walk down the aisle with an extra reason to celebrate – a baby on the...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·2 min read

Five Things Every Bride Should Know About Wedding Dress Shopping

1) Start with an open mind. After you get engaged (yea!) you’ll probably have some idea of the of dress...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
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The Best Wedding Dress For Your Shape | Rectangle

Still looking for “THE” dress?  Finding the wedding gown that makes your heart skip a beat is about all about...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

The Best Wedding Dress For Your Shape | Pear

The trick to finding your perfect wedding dress is to find a design that expresses your personal style, matches the...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

Wedding Dress Rental vs. PreOwned Purchase

If you are considering renting a wedding dress to save money, consider buying a preowned wedding dress instead. Buying preowned...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

Carrying Your Wedding Dress On The Airplane

My husband and I eloped to Costa Rica.  Our beach wedding was everything we wanted.  And because it was just...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

Dropped? Basque? Empire? Which Is It?

If you are confused by all of the lingo and terminology surrounding wedding dresses, you are definitely not alone.   My...
Bridesmaids
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
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Can You Wear A Bridesmaid Dress Again?

Can you wear a bridesmaid dress again?  According to a new survey, more bridesmaids than ever are answering yes. In...
Coffee Stains on your wedding dress
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
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Coffee Stains | Wedding Dress Emergencies And How To Deal With Them

Every day needs a little coffee in it. Even your wedding day.  But if you accidentally get a drop of...
Wedding Dress Donation
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·3 min read

Making A Difference | Wedding Dress Donation

Now that you’ve had the best day of your life (not to mention the honeymoon), how do you keep that...
Monique Lhuillier Saffron
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
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Is Renting Your Wedding Dress Worth It?

Modern brides have more choice than ever when it comes to buying a wedding dress – traditional salon purchases, buying...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·2 min read

Buying A Used Wedding Dress Online (Safely)

Sometimes your dream wedding dress can be just a little bit out of reach when it comes to price.  Buy...
What's Your Wedding Dress Personality?
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
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What’s Your Wedding Dress Personality?

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then a wedding dress may be worth a million.  Your gown is one...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
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Get Silhouette Savvy

Your engagement story leaves them awe-struck, but that’s nothing compared to how they’ll feel once they see you walking down...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

A New Way To Search For Your Perfect Wedding Dress!

Now we’ve got even more wedding dress goodness for you! We are loving the latest featured to be added to...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

Counterfeit Wedding Dress Makers

You know what your mom says about an ounce of prevention… Between the economy and the fact that so many...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

What’s Your Wedding Dress Style?

How do you want to look on your wedding day? PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com polled over 600 brides to find out the wedding...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·2 min read

7 Easy Ways to Green Your Wedding

We all realize the importance of doing things to protect our planet.  Even small acts can really make a difference. ...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

The Best Wedding Dress for Your Shape | Apple

Wondering where to start with your wedding dress search?  Start with the fun part – browsing online and in magazines...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

The Best Wedding Dress For Your Shape | Hourglass

Finding “THE” dress is as much about finding the dress that expresses your style as it is about finding one...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

Wedding Dress Neckline Style Guide

If wedding dress terminology is confusing to you….you are definitely not alone.  Necklines, silhouettes, waistlines, sleeve style… it can all...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·1 min read

Wedding Dress 101

I remember when I first went wedding dress shopping.  The ladies at the salon were throwing around wedding dress terms...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·5 min read

How To Take Your Measurements (Properly)

I was thrilled when I was introduced to Karen Tierney from Studio Trosseau a few weeks ago.  She is an...
Dress Shopping | Tips + Advice
·2 min read

The Best Wedding Dress for Your Body Type

One of the first thing a newly engaged bride does is head to the magazine rack to stock up on...

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