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Bridal Gowns

How to Choose Your Wedding Theme and Your Bridal Gown

Bridal salon owner and event designer Belle Manjong shares the methodology of bridal style.

Since she's not only the owner of a bridal salon but also an event designer, we asked Belle Manjong of The Boutique by B.Belle Events to share her expert advice on marrying the style of your wedding dress and the theme of your nuptials.

non-traditional-wedding-party-bridesmaids-flower-girl-bridesman-lavender-dresses-and-bouquets — Photo: Anastasiia Photography

How to Get Your Mom to Agree on Your Wedding Dress

It can be tough if she doesn't like it.

Given the generation gap and even something as simple as different taste, a bride may hope her mom gets emotional when she finds “the one” only to discover her mom doesn’t even like the dress. The good news is there are ways to turn her opinion around; particularly if you will have multiple dress shopping appointments.

former-miss-america-savvy-shields-with-mom-mother-of-bride-on-wedding-day-white-dress-sleeveless — Photo: The Hickenloopers

8 Tips for Helping Your Friend Find a Wedding Dress

A guide for bridesmaids and family members accompanying the bride.

Whether or not you’ve already been married yourself, being asked to help your friend or relative shop for her bridal gown is both an honor and a fun time!

long-sleeve-bridal-gown-with-pearl-applique-embellishments-on-bodice-and-illusion-sleeves — Photo: Painted Peacock Photography

6 Wedding Dress Preservation Mistakes to Avoid

What not to do in order to keep your bridal gown in pristine condition.

After all the time you spent looking through photos, trying on countless gowns to find “the one,” and getting your dress carefully altered to make sure it fit your body like a glove, the last thing you want to do is let your dress fall into disrepair.

wedding-venue-barn-vintage-with-wedding-dress-hanging-up-on-doors — Photo: Tiffany L. Johnson Photography

Frequently Asked Questions: Shopping for a Bridal Gown

Discover answers to your wedding dress questions from Bridal Reflections

To help answer some of your questions, we asked the team at Bridal Reflections to share their expert advice on must-know topics when it comes to shopping for your wedding dress.

bride-in-monique-lhuillier-lace-long-sleeve-a-line-gown-bridesmaids-in-mismatched-white-dresses — Photo: Brandon Chesbro

Wedding tips from the pros

bride wearing black fur jacket maya myers engagement session — Photo: Maya Myers Photography

A Romantic New York City Engagement Shoot in Central Park

See this couple's sweet e-session, photographed by Maya Myers Photography.

reception-tables-around-a-fountain-with-mountain-views — Photo: Jasmine Star Photography

What You Need to Know About Planning an Outdoor Wedding

Discover tips on how to have a seamless alfresco event from expert wedding planners.

bride-with-flower-girls-and-bridesmaids-in-light-pink-gowns — Photo: Jay Lawrence Goldman Photography

How to Help Your Photographer Make You Look Amazing

Photographer Jay Lawrence Goldman shares his tips for helping brides look their best in wedding photos.

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Bridal Reflections

Bridal Reflections has assisted brides-to-be in finding that one perfect gown for over 40 years. Bridal Reflections h...