According to William Shakespeare, “The course of true love never did run smooth.”  Those words certainly echo today as the coronavirus pandemic has thoroughly challenged brides and grooms worldwide, and the wedding industry at large.  More recently, an uptick and resurgence in Covid-19 infections throughout Texas has caused even more uncertainty.  This has impacted public policy, venues, vendors, and the feasibility of rescheduling and re-planning weddings on desired future dates. And yet, in the midst of all this unpredictability and anxiety, there remains so much hope, some truly beautiful stories of strangers helping one another, and communities coming together – all fueled by […]

We went straight to the experts! Fit is everything. Which is why when it comes to your wedding dress, alterations are also everything. “You can splurge on a pricey dress, but if it’s not altered properly it won’t look any better than a gown that’s a tenth of the cost,” says Terry Hall of New York City’s Kleinfeld Bridal. As you break out the measuring tape, here are seven key things to remember when it comes to bridal alterations.

Before purchasing a dress, do your homework. Ensure that you purchase an authentic brand name dress from an authorized retailer by following the guidelines below: If you find an amazing online deal there’s a good chance it’s not genuine – that’s the warning Better Business Bureau officials are issuing. Law enforcement says the Internet is overflowing with fakes in categories including clothing, jewelry, perfume, handbags, and sunglasses, and this puts you at risk of paying far more than you should for a shoddy knock-off not to mention the straggle to get your money back after you receive the gown and […]

     When wearing a veil or headpiece, it does not matter whether it is placed on the top or back of the head, the comb is always placed in the hair with the teeth facing down toward the neck, and the curve of the comb aligned with the curve of the head, as shown above. The headpiece can be inserted above the curls as a back piece, with the teeth facing down. When wearing a veil and headpiece the veil is placed into the hair first with the headpiece nestled over the top edge of the veil. A “birdcage” is […]