• Group of women don wedding-party attire for newly released movie Jan 25, 2008
From Orlando Sentinel. Group of women don wedding-party attire for newly released movie Jean Patteson, Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer. (Q13.com, WA)
Review: '27 Dresses' Wears Bridesmaid Story Well Jan 21, 2008
Then there's the mix-up when the story about Jane gets published early, and, of course, all the jokes and wisecracks about all of those hideous bridesmaids dresses and the just-as-abominable weddings. For anyone who still has a dress at the back of her closet that a best friend made them wear in a wedding, and still holds onto the belief that with a little nip and tuck the dress will be wearable one day, "27 Dresses" is a great fit. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Here comes the bridesmaid Jan 20, 2008
30-day news archives. "The worst, she said, is the periwinkle number with a beaded satin top and chiffon skirt. She wore that at the wedding of her best friend, who also chose matching shoes and a white paper flower as a hair accessory to go with the dress."I love her dearly, but I hate the dress," Smillie said.Why do brides continue to pick dresses that carry on a bad reputation for wedding party fashion?"They don't know any better," said Smillie, a bridal consultant for Aurora Unique Bridal... (Florida Today)
Area residents attend Bridal Spectacular Jan 20, 2008
The afternoon concluded with fashion show presented by Jean Scene, featuring bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses and attire for ring bearers and flower girls. Jeffrey Steinert served as emcee. (SunOnline)
The Agony Of Ugly Bridesmaid Dresses Jan 19, 2008
The Knot's Heather Levine Tells Brides How To Spare Their Wedding Party Participants. NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2008. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Need a wedding do-over? Jan 19, 2008
The dress was precisely what I wanted, he wore his Air Force Dress Blues, the flowers were terrific, the maid of honor and bridesmaids dresses perfect as were the headpieces and floating candles they carried; The reception was held at home and even the cake (which had melted a little before the air kicked in)with its inperfections was wonderful. Our photos are terrific. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dear Michael: He said I love you Jan 9, 2008
To our collective horror, we found that my best friend chose a dress with an orange sash, and the bridesmaids dresses are all to match the sash. I love my friend dearly and would never miss out on her wedding, but the dresses are hideous. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Nothing says I love you like, 'Will you wash my car?' Jan 6, 2008
Nothing says I love you like, 'Will you wash my car. Nothing says I love you like, 'Will you wash my car. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Wedding plans are quite all right Dec 30, 2007
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Sunday, December 30, 2007 4:09 AM PST. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Wedding plans are quite all right. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Style hits & misses of 2007 Dec 27, 2007
Jeans, kilts, and stiff taffeta bridesmaids dresses were as plentiful as passed hors d'oeuvres. For the record, "creative black tie" does not mean wearing a business suit with a Ziggy tie. (Boston Globe)
Seeing red over two pink dresses Dec 9, 2007
The two junior bridesmaids dresses April Pedersen ordered on the internet in the lead-up to her big day appeared, from a photo, to be elegant and flawless. But when they arrived she could scarcely believe her eyes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Wedding party reflects individual style Oct 17, 2007
Wedding-party fashion reflects individual style. By KARON WARRENFor AJC Wedding Guide Published on: 09/06/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Local islander plays in first Naples Players production of season Oct 4, 2007
"Every time we come on, it's a different play," she added with a giggle, thinking of a song in which she sings about ugly bridesmaids dresses. Since the production involves so many scene changes, Gravatt says she has to act quickly in between scenes. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Dorothy Hoffmann proud to have raised 9 kids Aug 24, 2007
Friday 24 August, 2007. This gracious lady was reluctant to be interviewed until it was suggested that her children might like to read it. (Dunlap Reporter, IA)
Having a fit Aug 16, 2007
During the reception, after I removed the tie and vest and gave my jacket to my chilly niece, I thought about what several women have confessed to me about their bridesmaids dresses, including my sister who walked with me down the aisle last weekend. They said the gown always looks better on the other maids, and that groomsmen have it better. (Boston Globe)
Wedding finery fit for a queen Jul 28, 2007
Exhibition at palace marks couple's diamond wedding anniversary. Imogen FoxSaturday July 28, 2007. (Guardian Unlimited)
Thief steals Bride's dress in Waite Park Jul 21, 2007
The Associated Press. Brittani Malikowski had to make some quick changes when her wedding dress and two bridesmaids' dresses were stolen just two days before her wedding. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Wedding redux: The thrill is gone Jun 18, 2007
Sign up to receive our free Books e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. Get breaking news in your inbox as it happens. (USA Today -- Life)
Beware Of The Bridezilla Jun 10, 2007
The Knot's Carley Roney Offers Tips To Tame Overly-Obsessive Brides. Check out celebrity couples who have made money off their wedding photos and those who released free copies. (CBS News)
At boutique, always the bridesmaid May 28, 2007
Call: (800) 877-3400. Multimedia / Interactive. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Run, here comes Groomzilla Apr 27, 2007
Enter the city, then press Submit. Visit the to get the latest temperatures. (Globe and Mail)
Former beauty queen makes fashion her business Mar 15, 2007
The Journal-Standard - News. Thursday, March 15, 2007. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Blandness hinders Fox comedy Mar 7, 2007
Who do you think will of Dancing with the Stars. Results are not scientific. (Orlando Sentinel)
The Life of a News Editor/Has Britney Spear's lost her mind? Feb 20, 2007
Oh, I almost forgot about the reading I need to catch up on in all my classes, I need to clean my cat's litter box, buy plane tickets, and order bridesmaids dresses. Both Saturday and Sunday, I was up until 3 a.m. being the News Editor that I am. (University News, MO)
Choosing the color of bridesmaids' dresses Feb 14, 2007
Scripps Howard News Service. Slug: askcarley Date: 2007-02-14 00:00:00 Version: original Wire Category: L Words: 291 Bytes: 20992 E-Pub: Y Use Warning: ASK CARLEY. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Play depicts five women in wedding Feb 8, 2007
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007. By Stacey Federoff Collegian Staff Writer. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Hollywood-inspired bridal fashions Jan 31, 2007
ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT. Best dressed Hollywood style gives brides fashion variety. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Jan 27, 2007
Wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses and tuxedos will be modeled during a fashion show from 2 to 3 p.m.. Twenty-six vendors have signed up to participate at the Bridal Fair. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
The jilted bride who refused to miss out on her big day Jan 26, 2007
There's still chance to win 50,000 in our free Fantasy League game. Last updated at 23:04pm on 24th January 2007. (Daily Mail)
No love match: Rose-colored shirts are thorns in fiance's side Jan 13, 2007
SENTINEL LIFESTYLE BLOGS. On weird news and pop culture. (Orlando Sentinel)
Happily Ever After Jan 12, 2007
"You have such a variety of vendors there that you can talk to and get suggestions from," said Mary Borden, of Mary's Clothing and Bridal in , who's shown her wedding and bridesmaids dresses at most of the past 36 years of bridal shows. Borden and the other vendors are expecting an increased number of brides Sunday -- usually there's around 200 -- because, for the first time, one of the brides attending the show will win a complete bridal package. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Bridal Fair planned for Keokuk Jan. 28 Jan 7, 2007
Wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses and tuxedos from the Colony Shop l Loft of Fort Madison, Bonnie's Bridal of Macomb, Ill. Johnson Schmidt Menswear of Keokuk and Royalty's of Carthage, Ill. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Bridal and Prom Showcase celebrates its 30th anniversary Dec 31, 2006
Area bridal shops will present 90 bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, flower girls ensembles, tuxedoes and gowns for mothers of the brides of the latest design. Colored bridal gowns are really big this year, Samuelsen said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
OLIVERAS, 19, AND FELIX, 19 Dec 24, 2006
Sunday, December 24, 2006 Last Update: 10:00 AM EST. December 24, 2006 -- SEPT. 30 - Yuderka Felix had so much on her plate during her wedding planning that she forgot to arrange a pickup for her wedding cake. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Tuxedo Junction executives buy firm from its founder Dec 12, 2006
Tuesday, December 12, 2006. New owners plan to add more stores. (Buffalo News -- Business)
Winona reaps what it sews: Plenty of tailors and seamstresses in town still Nov 13, 2006
My goal is to do wedding dresses and bridesmaids dresses, but I don t want to eliminate alterations. They re really important, she said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Formal dresses at show just dreamy Nov 10, 2006
(Bridesmaids dresses don't count. How many. (Kansas.com, KS -- Entertainment)
Big fat wedding central Oct 22, 2006
Melinda HoustonOctober 22, 2006. Bride-to-be Lucy Tiralongo takes a Mariana Hardwick wedding gown for a spin. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Aisle anxiety: Bride's mom needs ideas Sep 30, 2006
We're calling on readers to submit photos from their childhood homes. SENTINEL LIFESTYLE BLOGS. (Orlando Sentinel)
Briefs: Boy Scout troop marks anniversary Sep 17, 2006
com: Briefs: Boy Scout troop marks anniv. Durham, Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Region. (Herald Sun)
'Yappie hours are for the dogs Sep 9, 2006
That dress was from House of Chienelle, a maker of wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses and tuxedos for canine weddings. Doggie blingSuch excesses have been around since at least the 19th century, when pet stores popped up in France selling extravagant items like diamond dog collars, says Sanders. (MSNBC -- Health)
One-on-One With Devin Necaise Sep 7, 2006
I already have my dress and my bridesmaids dresses (teammate will be one of her six bridesmaids). That's one thing that college basketball has taught me, planning ahead and managing time. (Gotigersgo.com)
Non-traditional dresses Aug 31, 2006
Nontraditional dresses. Nontraditional dresses. (AZCentral -- Style)
The New Wedding Etiquette Aug 26, 2006
Redwood Falls Gazette - Ara. Saturday, August 26, 2006. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Unforgettable I Do's can happen with the right theme Jul 31, 2006
Monday 31 July, 2006. After enough chicken dances, lukewarm buffets and centerpieces that look the same, weddings can start to blend together. (NEPA News, PA)
How To Score A Sponsored Wedding Jul 26, 2006
Chic on A Shoestring: Not sure what to wear on your big day. Here are six wedding dresses for any budget. (CBS News)
* Dream weddings: Money isn't everything Jul 23, 2006
Taipei Times - archives. Dream weddings: Money isn't everything. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
My best friend’s wedding Jul 15, 2006
There were wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses. There were hair appointments and last minute adjustments. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
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I ve made bridesmaids dresses, prom dresses. Each bear has a different outfit, some with hats, shorts or skirts. (Charles City Press, IO)
More of this story Jun 25, 2006
The Enterprise at SouthofBoston. The Enterprise 60 Main St. P.O. Box 1450 Brockton, MA 02303-1450 (508) 586-6200. (The Enterprise, MA)
Bridesmaids discover fashion and are rewarded with dresses that can be worn again Jun 23, 2006
Over the years, brides-to-be have promised their bridesmaids dresses that they'll love, that they'll wear over and over again. But on what occasion is it really appropriate to trot out pink taffeta and a train. (North County Times)
Grooms get more involved Jun 7, 2006
USATODAY.com - Grooms are getting more engaged in wedding planning. Sign up to receive our free Books e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- Life)
The name fits entrepreneur Jun 1, 2006
As she puts down the phone, Eisenberger says, "I picture this room as the accessory room headpieces, jewelry, shoes." The next room is for bridal gowns and the back room will display bridesmaids dresses and have fitting rooms and a workspace for alterations. "I m ordering the inventory now and as soon as it comes in, I ll be open," Eisenberger says. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Wedding planning tips and tricks May 5, 2006
Within six to nine months of the wedding, brides should make final decisions on wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, shoes, veils and accessories. "They [dresses] can take three to four months to [arrive]," said Rachel Esposito, owner of Bel Fiore Bridal in Marietta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Williston Herald - Online Edition. To subscribe to the complete edition of the Williston Herald. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Father of the bride| Mar 24, 2006
Pam Black is the owner and founder of , a wedding and event planning service that offers free advice and information to help you organise any important occasion. Pam Black Fri, 24 Feb 2006. (iAfrica.com)
Sweet Potato Queen dishes on marriage Feb 9, 2006
Posted 2/8/2006 11:15 PM Updated 2/9/2006 12:14 AM. What are you shopping for. (USA Today -- Books)
Getting married this year? Better ask the bank manager first Jan 2, 2006
Better ask the bank manager first. The five per cent national increase on last year's figure is more than twice the rate of inflation but is dwarfed by the price rise in London. (Telegraph.co.uk)
