To Veil or Not to Veil?
August 24, 2010 by: Laura
Don't know where to start - Fingertip? Pencil trim? Blusher? What? When it comes to your veil, the process is easier than you think!
Determine your wedding day hairstyle, the style of your gown and the venue of both the ceremony as well as the reception first, then go from there. Try a bunch of different styles on with your dress to get the full effect and stay true to your own personal style.
Tips When Shopping for a Sample or Once-Wed Dress
July 19, 2010 by: Laura
Want to splurge on the photographer of your dreams, offer champagne to all 500 of your guests or hire that twelve piece jazz band? Whether you want extra cash to spend on other parts of your wedding day or just need to pinch a few pennies, don’t hesitate to purchase a consignment dress. Not only are the options for sample and once-wed dresses plentiful, you’ll have an entirely unique story about where and how your dress came to be. When shopping for a consignment gown use your imagination as to how you can tailor and alter it to fit your own personal size and style. One missing bead can always be replaced, a sash can cover a flower stain and a small rip in the lace can be patched and fixed.
Elegant Affair
June 25, 2010 by: Laura
CS Brides certainly pulled out all the stops for this one. Walking into the launch of their fall/winter magazine was like stepping into an elegant bridal scene complete with tablescapes, flowers galore, delicious food and desserts and a multitude of brides!
Favorites were:
Museum Field Trip
June 15, 2010 by: Laura
As Etta Jones’ signature song “At Last” floats through the air, we are greeted by the iconic wedding couple – a woman in a white dress and a man in a black tuxedo. This is the opening scene of the current exhibit at the Chicago History Museum, I Do! Chicago Ties the Knot. With a costume collection dating from 1853 to present day and with over 50,000 pieces in its inventory, Tim Long oversees the second largest costume collection in the U.S. With Tim leading us through this exhibit, we learned more about the traditions and history of weddings than even us, industry experts, knew!
Starting with the language of courtship and proposals from the 18th century (and following Faith Hill’s “This Kiss”) we learned about the silent language of the fan, sharing a lock of hair with your honey and the risqué tradition of drawing your loved ones silhouette. As we progressed through the exhibit to the infamous Pachabel’s Canon, we saw traditional garments and religious pieces, shoes, corsets, men’s wedding vests, even various trousseau dresses that were worn when the tradition of changing into a “leaving” outfit was still practiced.
Attending a Summer Wedding
June 15, 2010 by: Laura
Dress for the occasion that it is – a celebration! Be festive in your clothing choices for a summer wedding. With the warm weather and the sunshine, color comes to mind. Try not to match the wedding party or the colors of the wedding, but don’t be afraid of a bold cocktail dress. Or, wear a bold print maxi, but save floor length gowns for a more formal, black tie affair.
Even if you aren’t a dance floor fanatic, wear comfortable shoes. Aunt Millie might hold you hostage by the bathroom door and tell you all about her family history and heaven forbid the bride’s father comes to talk to you about his new son-in-law and you are fidgeting on teetering heels thinking only about the chair that is located a mere foot from where you are standing!
A Wedding Contest for Future & Past Brides!
May 12, 2010 by: Laura
In collaboration with their upcoming exhibition I Do! Chicago Ties the Knot, the Chicago History Museum is offering a behind the scenes tour with the Curator of Costumes to one of our lucky brides! Walk through the exhibition through the curator’s eyes, then get a peek into the collection storage areas that are not open to the public. (info about the costume collection at the museum)
Email your answers to one or both of the following questions to info@whitechicago.com by the end of the day June 30th and together with the Chicago History Museum, whiteCHICAGO will vote on a winner and award the prize to them and three guests to attend this awesome behind-the-scenes look.
Tips for Finding Mom a Dress
May 04, 2010 by: Laura
Everyone agrees that “the day” belongs to the bride, but who doesn’t want to be shown off by fashionable parents? After all, every man looks fabulous in a tux, dad being no exception, and shouldn’t you want mom to be showcased just as well? You weren’t the only one doing calisthenics and last minute arm toning exercises for this event.
Traditionally the hunt for a “MOB” dress is a nightmare as mom doesn’t want to be showcased in a polyester, puce colored gown, but the times are changing and designers have heard your cries for help! New looks are hitting designer runways for chic, sleek, even sexy gowns for the Moms of the Wedding.
"White Out Sale" Inventory
April 23, 2010 by: Laura
Did you hear about our WHITE OUT SALE?! Below is a first look at some of what you can expect to see on the racks for Moms dresses.
Check back as we update and add more inventory to the list!
Dry Cleaning Tips
March 30, 2010 by:
Dry cleaning your dress is imperative as soon as possible after your wedding. So, before you unpack the bikini from the honeymoon, take your gown in to the dry cleaners.
Some things to keep in mind:
Let Your Proposal Sweep You Off to Greece
March 04, 2010 by: Laura
Our top honeymoon destination can now be YOUR reality! If Greece is calling your name (I think I even hear it over here!), enter this contest!
OneWed.com is holding an "Ultimate Engagement Proposal Contest." Simply enter your proposal story for a chance to win a trip to Santorini, Greece AND some platinum jewelry. Who doesn't want to travel through the Greek isles and sport some new bling?!
