Guest Blogger: Anne Barge Final Day

After all this talk about bridal trends this season you are probably thinking…"how do I get my hands on those?” This is where I stress the importance of trunk shows. Trunk shows will have the most recent gowns and therefore the most recent trends. The dresses that travel on shows are the best sellers and designers favorites.This guarantees that you will see the best that line has to offer.

Trunk shows are also a great place to get the best deal on the new dress. Usually stores will offer an incentive to purchase the weekend of their show. They will offer you a percent off and even sometimes throw in other perks. You can get more dress for your money this way.

Trunk shows are also super fun. Stores will go all out for trunk shows to really pamper the bride and make the day more special. Champagne and treats are involved people!

The final reason to go to a trunk show near you is the help that is offered. Lines will send representatives with the dresses and sometimes a designer or two will show up. They have insane knowledge of the dresses and can help you decide which trend is best for your body and wedding.

I cannot stress how much of an opportunity trunk shows are. To find the nearest trunk show near you visit a stores website. If you have one designer you absolutely love, check out their website for trunk show dates. (I recommend www.AnneBarge.com)!

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We want to take a minute here at the end and thanks Ginny Brogan from Anne Barge again for giving up her time to provide all of us with these amazing tips and insiders information! It has been such a pleasure having you. I hope everyone has enjoyed this guest blog as much as we have! Be sure to check out more from Ginny on the Anne Barge Blog!

Guest Blogger: Anne Barge Day 3

Today is day 3 with guest blogger Ginny Brogan from Anne Barge. If you are just joining us, be sure to catch up on day 1 and day 2.

One of the best things about the new trends in bridal is that they are so easy for everyone to wear. You just have to pick the right dress in the right trend. How do you do this? The key is knowing your body. From years of getting dressed you have learned what you love about yourself and what you would like to hide. Getting dressed in a bridal gown is no different. A great rule I always go by is always emphasize your smallest point, your waist. By emphasizing your waist you draw the onlooker’s eye to that point thus making yourself look smaller. This is a great example of doing that successfully…

Perhaps your waist is not the part of your body you are most comfortable with. Then go to the next line to emphasize...the vertical line. By creating a seamless vertical line you can literally stretch your body to be longer and leaner. The eye has nowhere to stop and thus will keep travelling up to your beautiful face and wedding day do! Here is an example of this line…

Finally, if you are just lost go to the “go to dress” .This is the full skirt with cinched waist. This will pull you in the right spot and hide everything else. This is a go to dress for EVERYONE. It creates curves if you have none, emphasizes the good curves if you do have them, and fits like a charm. Trust me, this is the bridal equivalent of the little black dress…

The bottom line is this…there is a dress out there for everyone. Even those with the craziest of bodies to fit can find one that makes them feel like a million dollars. Don’t give up or get discouraged…you just have to find the one that shows you off best!

It's All About The Dress

Marchesa is one of my favorite new brands. They do an amazing job of combining contemporary trends with classic styles. Take a look at a few of our favorite dresses.

A sneak peak for their Spring '11 line:

Can't wait to see what they have up their sleeves for this collection!

Bridesmaids Style

Bridesmaid Style by sarahhitt featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

Taffeta One Shoulder Dress, $89
One shoulder signature, 180 GBP
Gathered Drape Jersey Twisted Gown, $2,245
PREEN FRAN DRESS 012 PURPLE ELASTANE/POLYAMIDE/ACETATE KN04B04, 675 GBP
ASOS | ASOS Exaggerated One Shoulder Pencil Dress at ASOS, $81
Tiered One Shoulder Dress, 148 GBP
Grape One Shoulder Ruffle Dress, $59
Canon 140 - Nude, $1,295
Badgley Mischka 'Randall' Pump, $200
Gillian Sandal, $90
Christian Louboutin Bianca 140 patent-leather pumps, $775

Choosing bridesmaids dresses may be one of the biggest challenges a bride faces. As a bridesmaid, you should remember that this is your friends big day, support her decisions. As a bride, you should remember your friends want to be there for you, so don't go overboard with difficult demands.

Dark jewel tones are going to be hot for this fall. Pairing the dark colors with a flattering one strap and ruffles is one of the biggest upcoming trends. Want to spice up your girls a little more? Try adding a detailed shoe in a neutral color to give them a little extra sass.

Southern Ties

Down here in the south, there are a few things every woman swoons over seeing her man in. One of those happens to be a trend in weddings that has me doing double takes. Dressed up, or toned down bow-ties have me saying yes to the ma'am who put her boy in one.

If those pictures didnt get you in the mood, check out some of our favorite bow-tie retailers.

Southern Proper has an unbeatable selection of classically southern ties. From Georgia peaches, to marlins and everywhere in-between they have a bow-tie for every occasion.

Looking for something a little more traditional? Check out Brooks Brothers selection of stripped, dotted, and solid bow-ties.

Maybe you want a pop of color on your men. Beau Ties LTD has something for everyone. With bright patterns like this one pictured above, heads will sure to be turning when your boys walk down the aisle. Another great feature? With notice, they can create custom bow-ties made especially for your day!