The Used Wedding Gown Market
If you want to sell your wedding gown after your big day and are unsure how to place a value on your used dress, you have come to the right place! Here’s a summary of the used wedding gown market and the factors that affect the valuation of a dress that a bride may want […]
Up-and-Coming Designers: The Next Wave of Bridal Wonders
If you have begun your wedding gown hunt, I am sure you have heard of designers
Monique Lhuillier’s Hottest Bridal Gowns of 2014
Monique Lhuillier was born in Cebu City in the Philippines but moved to Los Angeles to study design and began creating bridal gowns in 1996. By 2001 she had opened her first retail store and within a couple of years she became famous for designing wedding dresses for celebrities such as Britney Spears. Now she […]
Romona Keveza’s Hottest Bridal Gowns of 2014
Romona Keveza is another fashion designer who has burst onto the scene due to her elegant and innovative designs. She is among the leading bridal gown designers and her shows are always well received. Below, we look at her most recent wedding dress designs to see if she is still producing exceptional gowns. Fall 2014 […]
Amsale’s Hottest Bridal Gowns of 2014
Amsale Aberra was born in Ethiopia but moved to the United States aged 19 and ultimately worked her way to the top of the fashion design industry. She began making bridal gowns in the mid 1980s and now has her own blog on the Huffington Post website! An Amsale wedding dress is one of the […]
Reem Acra’s Hottest Bridal Gowns of 2014
Reem Acra is known for her ability to transform seemingly ‘ordinary’ styles into something remarkable. It could be said that her career began after she was spotted by a fashion editor when she wore an embroidered silk organza gown which had been made from table cloth! Now she is at the top of her game […]
Colored Gowns and Silhouettes
Colors Why do brides typically wear white to their weddings? Most of us have accepted it as a societal norm but haven’t really ever stopped to think how the common wedding dress has evolved. This phenomenon began with Queen Victoria wearing a white lace gown to her own wedding in 1840. Before this, brides in […]
Who Should I Bring With Me When Trying on Wedding Dresses?
While you want the dress to be perfect, it is a mistake to bring a large entourage, as too many voices can only serve to offer contradictory opinions and turn the day into a stressful one. As a rule, bring two to three trusted people with you on your wedding dress expedition; but who are […]
What Makes a Designer Gown So Much Better?
When it comes to your wedding day, every single detail needs to be absolutely perfect, so why would you choose anything other than a designer bridal gown? While there are a number of innovative ways to cut down on your wedding costs, choosing a cheap wedding dress is not the best idea. Remember, you will […]
Popular Wedding Gown Silhouettes to Choose From
It goes without saying that you need to be at your absolute best on your wedding day, so choosing the perfect bridal gown is a must. This means understanding your body type, and in this article, we look at the various wedding dress silhouettes and explain the body shape each one works best with. Ball […]
There’s Nothing Neutral about Neutrals for Your Wedding Colors!
Neutrals are hard colors to remember but when used correctly they can be hard to forget! There’s something about the word neutral that makes you want to just glaze over it. You know that if something is neutral, then it must be uninteresting. Without a strong opinion either way it seems like something neutral has […]
Runway Review: Amsale Spring 2014
A return to classic beauty, Amsale Spring 2014 is brave and bold in how little has changed. Amsale Aberra started her eponymous line with the idea of classic, refined beauty and even in ages and times of glamorous excess and abandon she bravely endures knowing that her dresses are the ones that will be around […]
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 […]
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 […]
What to Wear To Your Rehearsal Dinner
The last big event before you walk down the aisle, the rehearsal dinner is one where you want to dress to impress. The rehearsal dinner usually takes place the night before the wedding or some other equally stressful time. It’s a way of saying thank you to everyone who has helped make this happen, a […]