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.
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.
From First Date to Engagement
October 02, 2009 by:
Love is often called blind, but maybe that is love in its truest form. Having eyes only for that one special someone doesn’t happen every day and it doesn’t always happen when or as expected. What follows is three beautiful first date stories from women who have found that special someone to walk down the aisle with.
Love bit Adrianna at the young age of 18:
Open Bridal Consultant Position at whiteCHICAGO
October 02, 2009 by:
What does it take to be a bridal consultant?
Style, patience and strong biceps! Those dresses get heavy!
Q&A - What advice do you have for brides who are purchasing their gown? Tammy S - Boston, MA
April 14, 2009 by:
Ursula: My advice is to have a shopping strategy. Try to answer some of the four W’s before you begin:
Who are my favorite designers?
