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Bridesmaids all wearing the same color is a good way to showcase your wedding colors, but how can you get creative and keep your wedding party happy? You’ve painstakingly matched paint swatches, dyed handkerchiefs and purchased one of a kind flowers in order to have every part of your wedding match the color scheme you decided on. Deciding on a color scheme can be a very difficult part of the wedding planning process as you

Who Needs a Wedding Planner when You Have Bridesmaids?

Bridesmaids standing behind a happy bride is a very precious wedding photo, but in the new age of mix and match how can you hold on to this traditional idea? If you have ever been a bridesmaids then you are likely to consider their plight when planning your wedding. Bridesmaids seem to have the short end of the wedding stick. Instead of just attending in their prettiest frock and wishing the happy couple well they

Mix & Match Your Bridesmaid’s Dresses

The days of matchy-matchy bridesmaids dresses are over, everyone wants to mix and match! Mixing and matching bridesmaids dresses is definitely in! Less and less do we have brides who want to order the exact same dress in different sizes, instead brides are shopping for multiple gowns in different styles, cuts and colors. It’s an exciting trend and is probably well received by bridesmaids who won’t have to suffer through awkward wedding photos or having

Sample Wedding Gown Shopping 101

What does it mean to buy a sample wedding gown? Here at VOWS we specialize in sample and overstock wedding gowns. We call ourselves a bridal outlet and we say that many of our dresses are “off the rack”. All of these terms can get confusing, especially if you aren’t the most savvy shopper or don’t enjoy fashion. We’re here to explain today what a sample wedding gown is and why we’re able to offer

Spotlight Deals on Anne Barge Gowns

In this feature we tell you about some of our most affordable wedding gowns. Affordable wedding gowns aren’t just about getting the least expensive gowns. While we do offer some gorgeous gowns for $599 or below sometimes it about getting the most value for your dollar. Even if you end up spending in the range of $1,000 – $2,000 it’s important to consider how much the dress was originally sold for and how much of

Alternative Altars, Where’s Your Ceremony Taking Place?

You’ve chosen the venue but do you know where exactly you will be married? Whether you’re having an outdoor wedding or an indoor wedding there will be a specific location where the actual wedding ceremony takes place. Your venue could be a park, a museum or a church but you will probably want some significant spot where you can say your vows. One very popular option is to locate or build an altar of some