I wanted to send out a special huge-ginormous-tremendous Thank You to our clients, for without you, there would be no us!

MasterPiece Weddings had a terrific year! Our Studio turned One, and you all love it here! And we love you!



We have been to some beautiful places in 2008 - and we look forward to spending more wedding days with you in 2009!



Thank You especially for entrusting your special day to us, and we thank you for the honor of working with you!



You are the best!  Happy New Year!

As we all reflect on what 2008 as brought us, and reigning in 2009, I am reminded that 2008, although not an easy year, and brings lots of hope and for what is to come. has brought me closer to my family and friends.





This year has been a fantastic year for MasterPiece Weddings, and I am so, oh so, grateful for that.



I am thankful for my business associates, especially for Kristin, for without her, I promise you I wouldn’t have half the hair on my head that is there now.



I am so grateful for my husband that has been there for me without question, and backed me in every crazy endeavor that I have dove head first into.



I am thankful for my heath, and for God giving me the vision to do Let’s Eat Cake! {which is coming up in less than 2 months!!!!!} I am so excited for 2009, and the hope and joy that it has already given me!



And especially, a BIG HUGE thank you to all of YOU that read this blog, and contribute in the comments and email, you are always a ginormous inspiration to me!!!



Happy New Year!!

In Florida, the weather has been un-seasonable warm. Unlike the rest of the United States. Two weeks ago we were in the 20s and 30s, this week it's been in the 70s - it's difficult to get into the spirit of the holidays... so we inspire ourselves.

Bride with Bouquet,White Cosmo, Pearls, Cake, Square Fabric, Ring Bearer, White Tux, White Centerpiece, Table Setting, Pillow- Cake2, Pearl Candle, Shells, White Tent-

We have gotten a number of emails asking what the protocol is after the holidays. To write a thank you note, or to not write a note- that is the question.





Well, this can be gone back and forth on - personally, I think that you should write a thank you note, regardless. Someone went out of their way to find something for you that they thought you’d like…regardless of the cost, they were thinking of you.



On the other hand… if your neighbor dropped off a plate of cookies, I don’t know that it necessarily deserves a long drawn out note, but if it was out of the blue… tradition shows that it deserves a mention of some kind.



So all in all- when in doubt, write a note.



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Women once in a while need to purchase dresses when attending special and formal occasions. The event would usually call for a much dressier look as the occasion happens later in the evening after 6 pm. Long dresses are usually worn for those black tie or formal parties.

Not all dress types work for most body types. Be aware of the type of figure you have and what styles and designs would work best for your body type. I would strongly suggest going for those designs with simple cuts and in dark colors for a more formal effect. Try to display your best asset or body feature. If you are endowed with great looking slender legs, emphasize it with a short dress and stiletto shoes.

Though black is the most popular color, you could try other shades for a change like red, dark blue, gold, silver, etc. Although the trendy styles would be what most women would choose, I would rather go for those classic designs that are elegant and never seem to go out of style. You could opt to shop online or offline. If you decide to shop online, be aware of your size and always compare it with the size chart to get a good fit.

Ever wish you could afford a celebrity-style wedding dress? Jessica Simpson She may not be a newlywed any longer, but when Jessica Simpson married Nick Lachey in 2002, she looked wonderfully wholesome in a one-of-kind, beaded pearl, A-line dress designed by Vera Wang. Jess's dress cost a whopping $11,000, but you can pull off this same pretty piece by shopping at David's Bridal. Style number CT2406 is a bargain version of Jessica's bridal wedding dress at just under $700. Renee Zellweger Bridget Jones's 2005 beach wedding to country singer Kenny Chesney was a Caribbean celebration like no other. The bride wore a pearl-colored, strapless, mermaid wedding gown by Carolina Herrera. The dress is perfect for sand and surf- classy, yet casual. Luckily, Moonlight Bridal boasts a close copy of the gown for a mere fraction of the price. In beaded taffeta with a sweep train, you'll feel just as rich and romantic as Renee.

Katie Holmes Power couple Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise put on a wedding as big as their blockbuster names in late 2006. And bride Katie put on a wedding dress just as chic as she. Designer Georgio Armani fashioned five different outfits for Katie's wedding weekend, but none could top the beauty of the wedding gown itself. Eugenia Couture has designed a far less expensive version of the gown. Gwen's style is fun, funky, and fashionable. You can add your own flare to any simple, white wedding gown by dyeing it. Silk is the best material to work with when coloring a gown.

From all of us to all of you, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a super fabulous Happy New Year!



Our offices will be closed from December 24th through January 5th - except for Audrey and Nate's Wedding!



Have a Happy Holiday season, and I'll see you after the Seven Fishes Dinner!

In all your time surfing the internet looking at wedding dresses
I bet you never thought it would ever be possible to hunt out a brand new designer wedding dress
As you read on you will quickly discover how to uncover the path to these bargains and before you know it you will be choosing the colour, shape and style of your dream wedding, bridesmaid and flowergirl dresses that can be custom made to your exact measurements within two weeks.


METHOD ONE – GET RESEARCHING

You will need to do a search for Chinese wedding dress manufactures online as these are the guys you need to look up, they are the ones that have the dresses for under twenty dollars and they will sell single dresses to you. The easiest method by far is to search for them inside the U.S under Wedding Dress Manufactures as quite a few of the bigger Chinese manufactures now sell direct to people inside the U.S and since they have started, tens of thousands of brides have brought their dresses from them and saved hundreds and sometimes even thousands of dollars compared with what they were about to spend on dresses.

Having a fantastic wedding is not about having the biggest budget you can muster it’s about taking a little time to do some research on your bigger wedding expenses.

During this time of year we all tie lots of bows! But do you know how to tie the perfect bow? At Papersource.com I found a great step by step on how to tie, just the perfect bow!

1. Measure ribbon by wrapping the ribbon around the box twice. It is helpful to use a sharp pair of scissors when trimming your edges. Make sure to leave enough ribbon so you can trim the edges again, if necessary, after your bow is tied.

2. Tighten the ribbon around the box and with your right hand pull the length of ribbon on the left over and under to create a single tie, as you would when tying your shoe.

3. Place your thumb on your left hand to hold the tightness and pull the ribbon length of the right side up to create a loop.

4. Pull the loop over to the right as you use your left hand to take the ribbon length around the loop.

5. Pull ribbon through and under. Then pull up to create a second loop over the first loop.

6. Pull the two loop ends to create a even bow.

7. Tighten the bow to your desired length.

8. To create even edges, take both ribbon lengths on left and right, pull together to measure them at the same place which ensures they will be cut at the same length, and then cut at any angle you please.

Happy Holidays!!

If you don't want to spend too much more on your wedding dress, read on! Don't worry, as you can still purchase a beautiful, elegant wedding dress even if you have a budget.

Here are some ideas for you and some places to look to save money on your wedding dress:

Your Mother's Wedding Dress. Some brides love the dress their Mom wore when she got married, and choose to use again, when they get married.

Clearance Racks and Sales at Bridal Stores. Many retailers discount items at the stores from time to time, and bridal stores are not an exception. Look for clearance racks at bridal stores, ask about when sales are - you might find out that your perfect dress there is on sale right now!

Sales and Clearances at Department Stores. Especially if you are looking for informal wedding dresses, department stores might be a great place to look. Sometimes special occasion dresses get discounted a lot, and you can buy a very pretty wedding dress for under $100.

Online Stores and Sales. Search for wedding dresses online, including online web stores and auctions. Good luck with finding that perfect dress.

It all started with an idea. The idea that I wanted to put up and ginormously tall Christmas Tree. My husband was out of town, so I asked his best friend Chris to help. {with the promise I would make him a delicious Salmon dinner as a Thank You!} 2 Christmas Tree stands, a bunch of money and a bird nest… the tree was up.





So as I stood there at the grocery store {where they sold Christmas Trees and gave the profits to Charity} I fell in love with the biggest, largest, most beautiful tree E.V.E.R! It was a 15 Foot Tree… and the proceeds were going to charity, so what-the-hey!



6:30PM – I went to Publix got this HUGE tree, I had spotted it at lunchtime and knew that if they still had it after work, that I was going to buy it and surprise John when he came home from his business trip. The nice man loaded it up on top of the Wedding Mobile, and I proceeded to drive 2 miles an hour home



7:00PM- With the tree bottom bobbin’ up and down the top of the tree can be seen from the rearview mirror of the car – I am telling you it was huge!!! I get home and Chris and I roll it off the car, and then roll it into the back yard.



Chris gets out the chain saw and cuts at good 6 inches off the bottom. So that this huge tree can suck up all the water it wants.



7:30PM- Then we trim some of those pesky bottom branches, I run up into the attic get the handy tree stand down. And then we attempt to get the bottom of the tree into the plastic stand. Of course I was worried that it is not going to fit in the stand, and viola it fits!!!



Horary! Then we bring it in the house through the back, and attempt to get it upright, and then as we are heeving and hooeing all of a sudden the tree stand, bends in half!!! CRAP!



8:30PM- Okay, so dinner at 9:00… right! WRONG! Then Chris and I leave for Wal-Mart and buy a handy dandy new stand made for large trees, since we measured the base of the tree at about 5 3/4 inches we knew that it would fit, and it said it was made for a large trees up to 12' tall {what’s 3 feet amongst tree-friends}, okay, so we get it home and this time I go over to our neighbors house, and ask if he can help us get the heavy tree into the stand.



9:00PM - No dinner yet, Shane and Chris get the tree into the stand and up it goes and it all looks good, and we hear a settling noise, like the tree is settling into the stand, and then a loud crack-bam-craacckkkkk and then again a loud crack, the plastic stand, broke, cracked in half!!!!



Okay, so now I am frustrated and a bit peeved! I am going to get this dag gom tree up tonight if it is the death of me... We leave and go to the Christmas Tree place on the side of the road, and there is a sign that says "No Fall tree stand, the last stand you will ever have to buy, guarteed to be straight every time, takes 30 second to put up", okay so I ask the guy about it, and he says that he is closed. And started to walk away.



I proceed to say, “PUHLEASE All I need is a Christmas Tree stand! And He makes a face and says that everything is put away!” And I start working on the tears! Here they come, and then he pulls out this stand, that looks like the one my parents used in 1954 or maybe 1979, either way I was desperate!!



I said okay, what ever it costs no problem, I buy the stand, and then we bring it back to the house, and then Chris cannot find John's drill bits.{Remember, John is out of town and I wanted to suprise him with this glorious tree}



9:30PM- I am knocking on other neighbors doors asking if they have drill bits that will fit this tree, 5/8" drill bits, he did…, and then tada we had to bang it in with a hammer for about 5 minutes, okay it went in and then we put up the tree and then take down the twine that it holding it together, and then the tree is up!!



Well sort of, it is too wide now for the part of the living room we put it in, so I get the hedge trimmers and start tearing away at the back of tree so that the branches are not hitting the windows

10:30PM - We ate dinner, then I got enough energy to finishing trimming the bottom so that I could vacuum the carpet, because you know half the pine needles in the world were on the floor!

Then what do I see….a bird's nest in the tree, honestly, we just left it there, all Christmas!



So that is the story of the 15’ Christmas Tree, bigger isn’t always better.



PS- That stand - well the plastic dish underneath it broke, and then all of the water slowly leaked out and molded up our carpet... we had to replace all of our carpet in that room. All thanks to my dream of having a tall tree.



I wish you and yours and easy, relaxing, stress free Holiday Season!

One of the biggest decisions you will face as the big day approaches is choosing the perfect wedding dress and wedding attire. The process of shopping for a wedding dress can be a fabulous adventure, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming--particularly because a bride-to-be often starts shopping for her gown before many other details are determined. You might have had a clear mental picture of the perfect wedding dress ever since you were five years old.

So you should ideally start shopping for your gown nine months or more before your wedding. (If you don't have this much time, its okay, just budget for some rush charges).

First- consider which wedding dress is most appropriate to your day - for example- consider a shorter tea-length or cocktail length dress for a beach wedding. Look for wedding dresses with removable sleeves or straps to give you the widest range of options.

If a friend is making your wedding dress, ensure that you have agreed on a fitting schedule and chances to make adjustments. If you're looking for a bargain at a sample sale, or discount outlet, you should budget money for taking the dress to a good tailor. Many designers will ask for three fittings, and will closely tailor your wedding dress to fit you.

If money is an issue, remember that the most expensive kind of dress is not necessarily the best kind. Many brides find a bridesmaids dress in white or off-white that works perfectly, and is hundreds of dollars cheaper. There are thousands of dresses to be had at sample sales, thrift stores, and ebay. If you choose to make your own dress, don't delay. Don't forget this is your wedding day.

That budget must cover so much, fees for rental of your ceremony and reception site, decorations, catering/food, bar, flowers, music, photography, video, marriage license, invitations, wedding rings, transportation, honeymoon, attendants, gifts, guest wedding favors, and a myriad of other miscellaneous costs. Not many of us have the luxury of spending over £2000 on a designer dress and even if you could you might prefer to allocate less towards the dress and use a larger portion of your budget for a more elaborate honeymoon or reception party. Bridal gown sizes can come up smaller than your usual size so the best thing to do is to go by your measurements and ask dressmakers for the bust, waist and hip sizes that make up the size in general. Some bridal shops don't keep the manufacturers labels on and instead re-label and price with their own internal tagging system (many salons do this to avoid competitive shopping and price comparisons). The shop should tell you the name of the designer or manufacturer if you ask.

It's best to purchase your dress before shopping for accessories. Certain elements of the dress will help you choose the best accessories to match.
Because of the delicate fabrics making alterations can be done easily if the dress needs "taking in" but to "let it out" can be quite tricky. If a gown is very tricky to alter then this will reflect in the price of the alteration. So remember your dress budget needs to be for the dress itself and any alterations needed.

Bargain dresses can be found in a number of places. Some bridal shops will sell ex-show dresses at a cut price. Some dresses are available due to brides changing their minds and therefore forfeiting their deposits. Generally these kinds of dresses are almost new but can still be dry cleaned and altered for that perfect fit.
Internet shopping has reached record levels and it is great way to be connected to thousands of sellers and great offers. There are a number of good websites dedicated to selling bridal wear. Some sites host new dresses and some nearly new. Many local full service bridal shops are losing business to internet bridal retailers because they have difficulty competing with the deep discounts, therefore, you may have noticed paid articles in bridal magazines discouraging brides from purchasing gowns online. Buying online is becoming more popular and online stores are becoming more flexible in what they can offer. Most online stores will be able to accommodate changes and alterations as the dresses are usually made after the order.

It is vitally important you order in time, especially if you are not ordering a standard dress. Other ways to use internet searches to locate a bargain is by visiting sites like e-bay that have many second hand designer dresses at bargain prices. Buying your dress should be fun. Good luck and Happy Bargain Hunting!

As you probably already know, I love to bake! Pictured about is one of my almost-award winning pies, I entered it in the National Pie Baking Championship... it scored really well, but not well enough to win.

I hear all sorts of baking blunders this time of year, and I wanted you to have help if you kneaded it!

As home cooks begin pre-heating their ovens and preparing for the busy holiday baking season, some may find themselves in a sticky situation. For the third year, the Crisco® Pie Hotline – 1-877-FOR PIE TIPS (toll free) is available to offer expert advice for pie bakers who are in knead of a little help.

Last year, the Crisco Pie Hotline received thousands of calls from consumers around the country. Available 24-hours a day, the hotline offers baking tips, new time-saving hints and the opportunity to talk to a live Crisco Pie Pro.



Novice bakers as well as the most seasoned pie makers can find just what they need to help prepare this traditional holiday dessert.

I recently had these at a party and I just couldn't stop... I mean literally, I think I ate like 20 cookies! They are amazingly moist, and delicious! Try them for your next cookie swap, they make a gazillion cookies!



Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies





INGREDIENTS:



1 cup shortening

2 cups white sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 pinch ground nutmeg

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)



DIRECTIONS:



1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.



2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla and pumpkin until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into the pumpkin mixture. Mix in the chocolate chips. Stir in the walnuts if desired. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.



3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Not too long ago, the only evening dress in plus size was a blousy, dowdy number. We can now rejoice that many options are available, and you can choose a sexy, sophisticated, or glamorous evening dress in plus size.

As you decide your social calendar for the holiday season, you may find yourself in need of a flirty cocktail dress, a ball-gown, or a chic evening suit. Let's look at the best evening dress in plus size options.

Cocktail dresses can be as short as mid-thigh to as low as ankle skimming. The most flattering hemline that shows off shapely legs hits right about knee length. If you have been invited to a black-tie affair, most likely you will need a floor-length gown. The best styles for plus sizes have clean lines without needless ruffles and bows. For footwear, try a strappy evening sandal or the latest trend - satin flats for extra style and comfort.

Full figures look wonderful in tailored jackets with slim lapels and nipped in waists. A chic pantsuit looks great with a high heel or an embellished flat. Full figure women have more evening dress choices than ever before!

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard of WeddingBee... but have you heard of the newest addition to the Weddingbee Family.... Weddingbee PRO!



Weddingbee PRO is a group blog about weddings, just like Weddingbee. But this blog will have real wedding *vendors*, blogging about weddings from the vendor side of the aisle. It’s the first group blog of its kind, and we couldn’t be more excited!



Hear from real vendors about what to do in sticky situations, what questions to ask, how to deal with problems easily! It's an amazing site, and I am thrilled to add it to my Google Reader!

Meet {from Left to Right} Caroline Johnson, Dan Hathcock, Jaye McCarthy, Angela Rennick, and ME!

What is time off? Honestly, I just don't know.

In fact, in my so-called Time Off... I spend it with people that inspire me to do better. People that make me happy. People I can learn from, and maybe they can learn from me.

It just so happens that last night was one of those time. I was invited to a Holiday Party, hosted by Dan Hathcock, and I was able to hang out with some of the most amazing women in the event planning industry.

Thanks Dan for hosting such a great party, and thanks Ladies for the great time!

Self Portraits by Caroline Johnson

shopping for the right prom dress is difficult and shopping for it at the right price is almost impossible, women's clothing stores have a tendency to think that women will spend any amount of money they want to charge for the right dress for the right occasion. Discount stores are no bargain either, many of them either have dresses that are of poor quality, not any longer in style or charge the same prices as other stores. One option that has changed is that now shop online with many selections of dresses for all occasions, colors, styles and sizes. You can finally shop from the comfort of your home for the dress you have in mind and at a price you can live with and no other women gabbing for this prefect priced dress. The dresses at online are made with quality in mind as well as style for their style conscious customers.

Many dresses can be found that are the same exact dress whether in stores, the Internet or both that are different prices, this many times is because companies feel that if a woman needs or wants a dress they will buy it, they do not consider the fact that just the same as grocery shopping many women feel that buying a dress should also be price compared. This is a wise thing to do as there are many manufacturers and with each manufacturer there is different choices in their quality and this often times will reflect in their pricing.

Since it's the most wonderful time of the year, I was thinking of all of the ways I could give back. One of our favorite sites, UberBrides wants your help!



Incase you haven't heard of UberBrides, they are the opposite of a Bridezilla. A bride with style, class, panache. One who spends months preparing for her wedding, but then when the day comes, relaxes into the moment, and enjoys her new husband, family and friends.



Basically, you.



If you have tons of advice to give, and lots of trials and tribulations you've gone through, and have always wanted to blog about it, but needed an avenue to do so.



Now is your chance!



Whenever a bride now signs up at UberBride you can choose to have a FREE wordpress blog hosted at our site.





Why would they want to use uberBrides.com instead of blogger or self hosting?



For some people Blogger can be challenging to use, and is sometimes tough to customize. Self-hosting is a pain in the rear. They will take care of everything! With just a few clicks you can easily start and update as many posts and photos as they want.



In the coming days they will be offering free templates for you to choose from, as well as a complete series of how to start a wedding blog, what topics to cover, and how to use the wordpress interface.





Now's your chance, sign up to be an UberBride today! You know you want to!

You've seen this... it was our inspiration board for Meagan's Rockin' Sweet Sixteen Party, the party was this past weekend and it was a huge sucess!



Here are some photographs and the play-by-play:

{the invitation}

{Meagan's Awesome Birthday Cake!!!}

{Cake made by: Kathy from KB Kake Kreations}

{Isn't it fantastical!!!}

{Meagan's Sweet Sixtini's} Pink - of course!

{Club 16 - was next door to the room the guests ate in... so they had their own club-like room}

{the Guest of Honor!! Meagan!!!!} Her big huge arrival!}

{We set up a Photo Booth for all the guests, they LOVED it!!}

This was our test shot.. Kristin and Emily look great, don't they?!?!?

Meagan, thanks for having us be apart of your birthday! It was a blast!

Happy Birthday to you!!!

There’s no dearth to the different kinds of designer evening dresses and dress patterns seen in the boutiques today. Besides, designer evening dresses have to fit your body size and pocket as well! So, how does one go about the process of selecting designer evening dresses and choosing the right patterns? Every evening dress pattern is styled after meticulous planning and you should be able to choose the right dress pattern to flatter you in the best possible way. Here’s a look at some ways to select the right kind of designer evening dresses and dress patterns that will make you look simply stunning for your special occasion. Designer Evening Dresses and Dress Patterns: Evening dresses with a halter neck are bound to leave people around you with envious looks on their faces. Designer evening dress patterns that incorporate the halter neck are best suited for women with the perfectly toned back. Sexy halter evening dresses are bound to add more glitter and glamor to your evening!

A-Line Dress:
The A-line evening dress pattern is most preferred by many.

Sophisticated Ball Gowns:
Designer evening dresses, which are styled as ball gowns, are most popular for their elegant and extremely sophisticated appeal. Designer evening ball gowns can be fitting or with lots of ruffles for the fuller look.

Hanky Hem:
These are surely one of the most sensual designs of all evening dress patterns. Hankie hem evening dresses have asymmetrical edges and often have the overall appearance of a scarf. These designer evening dresses may tend to be a little revealing so ladies!


Haute Strapless Gowns:
Strapless gowns form a very popular pattern for most dress designs. The strapless dress patterns looks really good with flared or even fitting evening dresses.

Cocktail Dresses:
Cocktail dresses are ideal for the svelte woman who wishes to make a style statement. Cocktail dresses can be fun and flirty and can be dressed up in various ways. Knee length cocktail dresses are ideal for a semi formal event.

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We know that the cold winter months can be, well cold. So to provide a touch of inspiration during the cold winter months, we are sponsoring a “destination wedding” invitation contest!

The conntest will run until December 21st at midnight - and you can win a $100 gift certificate from Wedding Paper Diva's!



Just leave a comment below and we'll randomly select a winner- anyone can enter! If you love paper - what are you waiting for, a $100 gift certificate can be yours!



Tell your friends, your neighbors, your dog!!!

How fun! Last year, I elf'ed my family, and this year, as a suprise Kristy from Posh Pastry, elf'ed Kristin and I, and I have to say the new format is hysterical!

I don't think I laughed this hard in a long time!

So, make someone laugh, go Elf Yourself!!!!

Just as you will remember your prom night for the rest of your life, others who attend the prom will likely remember what you wear. It is critical that you find the perfect prom dress that will cause you, your date and everyone else to catch their breath
Start looking for your prom dress a few months before the event.

Start With Magazines
Looking through magazines is an excellent way to get ideas for your prom dress. You can see what the dresses look like when worn by models. Also, you can easily tell what elements of a dress you like and dislike. Every prom dress will look differently when you wear it than it looks in a picture or sitting on a hanger. Your body type and your individual curves will often dictate whether a dress will look stunning or frumpy. Try as many dresses on as possible to get a good idea of what elements of the dress work with your body style and which do not.

Talk To Your Friends
The last thing you want to experience is walking into your prom, excited to get the evening started and seeing a friend wearing the same dress you are wearing. Start talking to your friends about dresses long before the event. Many prom dress shops also have registries. This can help you avoid wearing the same designer prom dress as someone else.

Shoot It And Take Notes
Buying a prom dress is often like buying a new perfume. Ask a salesperson to take a quick picture of you in the dress.


Watch Your Mouth
You want to look good on prom night.

Surf For Savings
You can often find excellent bargains for prom dresses online. Buying a prom dress can be a hectic and stressful experience as the event draws closer.

As the Holiday Party season is upon us, I was thinking about what to wear. Obviously the cute red number that I got on sale at White House Black Market is top runner, but you can't wear the same dress to all of the parties, right?

The other week, while finding inspiration for an inspiration board, I mentioned that I was headed to a party, and the girls in my office suggested forced me to wear a white dress.

{Katie - from Sweetwater, Me, Jessica - Solutions Bridal}

I was honestly, hesitant, you don't wear white after Labor Day - at least that is what I've always thought. I was concerned that wearing a white {even Winter White} might be perceived as passe. But, frankly, I kind of liked it.



How do you feel about wearing white after Labor Day? {Just not to a wedding.... as a guest...)