Looking to incorporate an Indian twist into your wedding?

Love the thought of your very own Monsoon Wedding? If you want to add some exotic Indian wedding traditions into your festivities, here are some ideas:

- You could wear a colorful sari to your rehearsal dinner.

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- You could incorporate vibrant Indian colors and fabrics in your decor.

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- You could have a Mendhi ceremony where brides are intricately decorated with henna "temporary tatoos" pre-wedding. My sister and I had this done on a recent family trip to Texas:

- Or if you're not sure you want to commit to the Mendhi on your body, why not incorporate it into your cake? Just check out this this cake that incorporated this lovely tradition from Lazy Bride.

The Wedding Dress Sale to end all sales.....

Yup, its that time again!

You've heard of Running of the Bulls right? Now imagine brides chasing wedding dresses instead of animals. Yes, the Filene's Basement "Running of the Brides" wedding gown sale is underway once again.


If you need a dress and want a bargain, this event is for you. If you're traveling this summer, you may want to add Boston to your list since that's the biggest sale. Bring some bridesmaids along and have fun!

Happy Friday!

Still looking for the perfect bathing suit? One-piece or bikinis, check out these sexy styles...

I think all brides look great with a sun-kissed tan. If you're lucky enough to enjoy some beach or pool time this summer, make sure you've got a fabulous swimsuit. I love these Cala Ossidiana picks. Stock up now at 30% off thanks to Daily Candy (enter DAILYCANDY at checkout). They just scream tropical honeymoon to me...

Honeymoon packing tip #11 - Double your shoe wardrobe with Zuzatz

You know how shoes take up so much room on your luggage? Here's a great solution to lighten your honeymoon load without sacrificing your fashion sense... Zuzatz are a black platform sole (great for adding some height) with various interchangeable straps (or uppers)!

The straps click into the base holes with a high-tech QuickClick technology and voila, you've got a brand new look. Definitely read the instructions carefully because it does take some practice to master the fasten. And, if you wear them on the beach like I did, be sure to carefully wash out all the sand before installing a new strap! Click here for a demo.

I took them on my recent trip to Anguilla and St. Martin.

Here they are on the plane (I like that the platform keeps my feet inches away from the bathroom floors...)
And on the ferry to Anguilla:

And on a day of sightseeing:
These are great for traveling since they easily go from day to night - dressed down like a flip flop or dressed up with some bling. Best of all, they are super comfortable. They'd be a great gift for the bride-to-be or your bridesmaids.

Groom Week! Has your groom picked out his undergarments yet?

You've spent hours thinking about your wedding day undergarments so maybe your groom-to-be should give some thought to his - Um, maybe 10 minutes or so??

I present you with Tommy John's Second Skin Collection of underwear. Bye, bye to baggy undershirts which can cause "fake love handles." Say hello to these sleek, long and lean undershirts that give your guy a smooth silhouette! I put a Stay Tucked shirt on the Globetrotting Groom and I swear, they are like Spanx for men.

Check out these BEFORE and AFTER shots (and no, this is not the Globetrotting Groom).

BEFORE TOMMY JOHN:

AFTER TOMMY JOHN:

The collection includes crew neck, V neck, long sleeve and tank top undershirts and low rise boxer briefs and underwear briefs. These are so perfect for your grooms and groomsmen. Click here to snatch some up.

Bridal Style From Around the World!

As you know, different cultures have different wedding customs. While we mostly focus on the all-American white wedding, I thought it would be fun to showcase some exotic looks from around the globe found on BellaSugar.




Click here to see the colorful slideshow.

Summer's Here! Time for a Little White Dress

Maybe you're having a destination wedding on the beach or maybe you're looking for a little white dress for your summer engagement party, bridal shower or rehearsal dinner.

If so, check out these summer loving, little white numbers by Lilly Pullitzer:

Kaylor Dress Eyelet

Betsey Dress Embroidered Eyelet

Adelson Shift Solid

Basil Crochet Dress

Attention Guys: Check out these cute and fun boutonnieres!

How cute and fun are these boutonnieres!?!?

These custom boutonnieres are from Fritts Rosenow but I bet you DIY brides could come up with something similar. Via The Ritzy Bee Blog and 100 Layer Cake.

Feeling crafty? Looking for something blue? How about a DIY garter?

How cute is this blue floral wedding garter?


I saw it on Prima donna bride and just had to share. If you're still looking for that something blue to go under that wedding gown, I think this could do the trick. Click here for the DIY instructions.

The absolute worst bridesmaid dress ever!!!

Ok, so I've posted about bad, bad, bad bridesmaid dresses before but I've found the worst bridesmaid dress ever!

Just try to top this one ladies.....

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I know its not so easy to find bridesmaid dresses for your pregnant bridesmaids but really......

How to Pack for Your Honeymoon from Jet Set Girls

Happy Labor Day! I'm taking the day off to relax but I'll leave you with this great post from Jet Set Girls, one of my favorite websites for planning girlfriend getaways.


How to Pack For Your Honeymoon

Enjoy!

Fun and flirty party dress or wedding gown. You decide.

I know the Sara Seven frocks have been making the bridal blog rounds but there is one dress that really catches my eye. There is just something so fun and flirty about this Powdered Sugar Dress.



This sweet confection is made of white sparkle organza with silver beading at the waist. Considering its a custom order, I think the $375 price tag is a real steal. It's perfect for a rehearsal dinner, beach wedding or wedding reception dress. And wouldn't those blue Christian Louboutin Glittered Platform Pumps look great with it??!?!

Honeymoon packing tip #9 - Be sure your swimwear matches your destination!

This Goddess Strapless Bra and Goddess Strapless Bottom is perfect for a Greek Islands cruise.


If you're Ibiza bound, be sure to pack a party all night number like this gold Jason Mio number.


Are you honeymooning in the Seychelle Islands? This zebra patterned C MIO would look great around the watering hole.


Heading to St. Tropez? Forget the polka dot bikini and bring along this polka dot Eric Mio.


Off to the Caribbean? This white ruffle bra and ruffle bottom duo screams here comes the bride.

Bon voyage!!!

Celebrate Earth Day with Organic Hanky Panky Panties. Say that three times fast!

If you love Hanky Panky's comfy-cute styles, you'll be happy to hear they now have a line of eco-friendly organic cotton Boy Shorts and Thongs.

Find them at Bloomingdale's, Bare Necessities and other fine retailers. Happy Earth Day to you and yours!

Honeymoon season is coming! Recessionista beach inspired sandals and totes...

If you love Miss Trish of Capri sandals but don't want to pay expensive department store prices, you'll be happy to hear that Target has come to your rescue!

Check out these fun, ocean-inspired designs. Best of all, they're just $29.99. Just perfect for a honeymoon trip, Caribbean getaway or nautical-inspired party.


And, if you're looking for a fun beachy tote, I'm loving this one from Felix Ray for Target.

Still looking for that "Something Blue?"

How about these Christian Louboutin Glittered Platform Pumps found via P.S. love this!?!?!


Definitely not for the timid bride but I think this Carrie Bradshaw meets Dorothy look could be amazing with a modern wedding gown. And, you could definitely wear them again...

Do you have the most perfect wedding shoes?

If you love shoes as much as I do, you'll want to keep you perfect wedding shoes looking perfect right until the big day.

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From dress maker fittings, dance lessons and celebratory parties, brides-to-be do a lot of shoe schlepping. I've found the perfect solution to let your shoes travel in style....no more plastic grocery bags, scuff marks or dirty clothing when you use....a Shubi bag!

Shubi bags are the most beautiful shoe bags I've ever seen! They come in two styles (one piece or two for those who don't like their shoes to touch), are made of top-quality cotton (super durable), are fully lined in complementary-colored fabric and close with single drawstrings made of grosgrain ribbon.

Best of all, they can also be used for toting toiletries, hair dryers and straighteners, handbags, wine and even a laptop!

There are dozens of fabrics to choose from. Check out these great designs:
I think they'd be a fantastic present for any bride-to-be and a great gift idea for your bridesmaids.

Got a Bad, Bad, Bad Bridesmaid Dress? Enter to win $5,000!

Remember my post on Bad, Bad, Bad Bridesmaid Dresses? I just read about a great contest on The Relentless Bride where you can win $5,000 for having the worst bridesmaid dress photo!

WeTV's 'Ugliest Bridesmaid Dress Photo Contest' is running now through April 13 so don't wait to enter (and yes, you can enter a new photo every day!). Here are some of my favorite candidates: