I’ve mentioned before that looking for bridesmaid dresses stressed me the hell out. There wasn’t a ton of online shops about when I got hitched, and my attempt at online bridesmaid dress shopping was a disaster – my “pink” bridesmaid dresses from Trade Me were most definitely, incredibly PURPLE. So when the “where can I find… Read More
A few months ago we talked about when you should go wedding dress shopping and we warned that if you leave it too late, you might have to compromise on the dress you choose. For some, wedding dress shopping is a highlight of their wedding planning – a milestone that you share with your Mum… Read More
Since you had that ring placed on your finger, you’ve been dreaming about going wedding dress shopping. You’ve spent hours online, scrolled past thousands of dresses and well thumbed the latest bridal magazines. But there is one problem – you’ve not actually physically started your wedding dress shopping. You have yet to see the inside… Read More
It’s all very well talking about the intricacies of choosing a wedding venue, dealing with difficult guests and what to dress your bridesmaids in… but if you can’t pay for any of it – it’s a bit pointless worrying about it, right? I know alllll about that overwhelming feeling of having a big goal and… Read More
When you’re wedding planning, you’ve got a million and one decisions to make, and some are more stressful than others. For some, a lot hinges on the wedding dress. Such a simple thing can become a source of anxiety. Body image issues, your self-esteem and failed plans to lose weight/gain weight/grow taller/build a Kardashian booty… Read More
As much as our beloved brides would have us believe it, there’s plenty of bridesmaid dresses that are worn for the wedding, then relegated to the closet, never to be seen again. When I was Maid of Honour for my lovely bestie Lisa, she didn’t want the dress back, and I never had the opportunity come by to… Read More
As a guest, when you first receive a wedding invite, as well as “can I actually make it”, the next thing you often wonder is “what the bloody hell will I wear?”. Often, I’ve wandered into town, around the shops, looking for the perfect dress. I’ve eventually resorted to borrowing poorly-fitted clothes from mates, or wearing something… Read More
You know when you meet someone for the first time, and it’s like you’ve known them for an age? I had a feeling it would be like that with Donna. When Craig mentioned he had to visit Invercargill, and wondered if I fancied a road trip, I said “As long as I can finally meet Donna!” After months of… Read More
A Made To Measure Wedding Dress – Tips, Secrets and Advice from a Wedding Dress Designer Today we have a guest post from Natasha, a Designer & Style Consultant at Beau. She’s got a ton of tips, secrets and advice to share about getting your wedding dress made to measure. She specialises in Fashion and Couture, creating stunning… Read More