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Bridalwave Loves: Phase Eight Firenze wedding dress

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on July 6th, 2011

It’s not exactly the Galliano dress Kate Moss wore when she tied the knot to Jamie Hince, but we think the Firenze wedding dress by Phase Eight is a pretty good substitute to Mrs Hince’s dress if you haven’t got John Galliano on speed dial. And it is a fraction of the price as well we’re guessing!

The ivory wedding dress with golden embellishment certainly has a vintage twist and for only £375.00 it’s not badly priced either.



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Love Pippa’s maid of honour dress? Now you can get your own!

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 10th, 2011

Even if it was Kate’s big day, Pippa Middleton almost ended up stealing the show as she amazed viewers and guests in her slinky cowl neck maid of honour dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

If you loved the dress so much that you want it for your own wedding – but haven’t got Burton on speed-dial – you’re in luck. As it happens, London based label Motasem Bridal already has a very similar style in their collection.

The Alaya, designed by Sabina Ali, is a flattering bias-cut cowl neck dress made in crepe silk. It is also available with bespoke detailing should you prefer.

Priced from £695, it’s the perfect choice for brides on a budget who are looking for a classy, understated wedding dress.



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Bridalwave loves: rosy dress from TK Maxx for summer weddings

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 5th, 2011

If you’re after a rosy dress for a wedding this season, feast your eyes on this watermelon pink dress by David’s Bridal via TK Maxx. With an embellished details and a Grecian inspired cut, this could be yours for just £49.99!



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Bridalwave Loves: Monsoon Kirby lace shift bridal dress

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on April 5th, 2011

We love this knee-length Kirby lace bridal dress by Monsoon. Just look at the beautiful beading and embroidery – and it only costs £160.00!



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Wedding SIY: Be a princess without spending a royal fortune

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on March 15th, 2011

I dabbled with sewing, cross-stitching and knitting when I was younger, but once I realised my mother was far better at it I decided to not pursue this past-time – I’m now far better with chopsticks than knitting needles! But with the recent revival of these traditional hobbies, knitting clubs and craft shops popping up everywhere, I admit I’m tempted to make a second attempt at being crafty and make something myself. And seeing these stunning bridal creations by Harriet de Winton and Ros Marshall, creative editors of Cloth Magazine, I am even more eager to try to some SIY – Sew It Yourself.

There is a growing market for do-it-yourself alternative weddings, bespoke bridal wear, accessories and trimmings; buying wedding dresses in charity shop and alternating them yourself is a great way to personalise your big day even more!

In the Spring issue of Cloth magazine, Marshall and de Winton have created a wedding project, which hints at a royal theme, with designs that can create an individual look that is simple yet effortlessly glamorous.

Sew-It-Yourself

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From whimsical headpieces to festive table decorations and wedding dresses, there is something special about tailoring your wedding by sewing it yourself – and feel personally rewarded in the process.

And as Ros Marshall points out, “you don’t have to be a professional designer to get this look right, nor spend a royal fortune to implement it.”

Would love to see some of your own creations dear Bridalwave readers. Why not share them on our Facebook page?



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Be an eco bride with Oxfam Unwrapped’s online wedding shop

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on March 2nd, 2011

Great news for brides who want to look good and do good: charity Oxfam has launched its first online wedding shop.

In just a few clicks, the new Oxfam Unwrapped range of wedding lists and favours will ensure you can add a personal AND ethical touch to your big day. Simply set up a personalised Oxfam Unwrapped wedding list online, add a photo and a message to your wedding guests and choose which gifts you’d like to receive, then sit back and wait to receive cards to send out with the invitations. There is even a nifty email widget if you want to go paperless! Gifts range from bags of seed and donating a goat to helping communities get safe water supplies.

Brides-to-be will also be able to get their hands on unique pieces, from unworn designer dresses donated by bridal shops to second-hand and vintage dresses. An ethical 100% silver jewellery line has been added for the occasion, including bracelets, necklaces and earrings, so finding a thoughtful present for your lovely bridesmaids is easy.

Rick Lay, Oxfam Unwrapped Manager said: “The Oxfam Unwrapped wedding list makes it so easy to add something different to the big day and it can be chosen in addition to a traditional store list. A couple of goats, health check-ups and classroom kits are guaranteed to get people smiling both at the wedding and in the communities where these gifts will be used. Maybe even William and Kate will have a look at the endless possibilities on offer on the new shop page and start a personalised Oxfam Unwrapped list”.

Oxfam Unwrapped wedding lists were first launched in 2007 and have raised almost £1 million since. The new shop on the Oxfam website will include details of the eleven Oxfam shops with bridal departments, all of which offer a wide selection of new and nearly new designer dresses, specialist advice and fittings.

Visit the new Oxfam wedding shop at www.oxfam.org.uk/weddings



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Date for your diary: bridal shoes sale by Freya Rose 3 March 2011, up to 70% off

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on February 18th, 2011

Remember when we featured the gorgeous bridal shoes by Freya Rose the other day? Well you can now get a pair for your own as Freya Rose is having a shoe sale! On 3 March 2011 from 1pm to 8pm the shoe designer opens the doors for brides, offering up to 70% off bridal shoes – we don’t blame you if you pick up  a few extra pairs of shoes just in case.

There’s more. At 20% less than the standard price, the couture shoemakers will personalise your wedding day pumps when you pick up a sale shoe.

For a shoe bonanza, head to Freya Rose, The Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 0QH. Make sure you book your appointment on 020 7288 6311 or info@freyarose.co.uk



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Date for your diary: London Bridal Designer Sale 19/20 March 2011

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on February 17th, 2011

Here is a date for your diary all you thrifty brides!

The London Bridal Designer Sale will be holding a designer sample sale with up to 70% off over 1,000 exquisite designer wedding gowns from leading international designers, including AmandaWakeley, Amy Michelson, Anna Christina, Annabel B, Atelier Aimée, Caroline Castigliano, Christiana Couture, Galit Levi, Lyn Ashworth, Max Chaoul, Oleg Cassini Icon, Sharon Hoey, Toi Creazioni, and many, many more…

The tickets to this event are FREE and the slots are booked very quickly! To take advantage of the sale, please visit bridaldesignersale.com to select your preferred date and time slot.

When: Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th March 2011

Where: Radison Blu, Portman Hotel, London W1

Tickets can be booked at: www.bridaldesignersale.com



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Wedding dress on a budget: Go charity shopping

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on January 24th, 2011

Bride shopping at Sense Charity Shop

All brides want to look princess-like on their wedding day, but without the royal budget to blow on cakes, bubbly and the dress what is a girl to do? If the increased VAT rise – and general economic austerity – has taken a stab at your wedding budget, it’s time to think differently and go charity shopping!

Once an item to keep for life, many brides are now thinking differently and donating their wedding dresses to charity shops – recycling their dresses as a way of sharing their special day and letting the dress play the role it was designed for many times over. We’re guessing smaller flats and less storage space is a key factor too. The stigma once connected with second-hand clothes is long gone and thrifty brides-to-be are hitting local charity shops in the hunt for the perfect dress at a fragment of the price. And that is without the added benefit of contributing towards a worthwhile cause!

National charity Sense, the deafblind charity, reports an increase in donated wedding dresses across all of their charity shops in the UK. Its Kingswinford branch in the West Midlands has even received such a high quantity of donated wedding dresses that it has opened its own wedding department, complete with dresses, shoes, tiaras, bridesmaid and page boy outfits, as well as mother-of-the-bride accessories.

What are you waiting for ladies – go shop!

You can search for your local Sense charity shop at www.sense.org.uk or buy online here.

Image: Sense



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Date for your diary: Wedding gown sale in London, 8/9 January 2011

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on January 7th, 2011

Whether you have just said ‘yes’ or are deep into the wedding planning mist, there’s no doubt that you’ll be looking for that perfect dress. And if you, like most of us, like a good deal, then London is the place to be this weekend.

Confetti & Lace, one of the leading UK companies in bridal wear, are hosting their January sale at the London Hilton Metropole Hotel, where brides-to-be can look for their dream dress – for up to 80% off the normal price.

With 15 professional bridal consultants on hand to give you advice, expert knowledge and great ideas for your big day, you will be in good hands. Beautiful gowns from Alfred Angelo, Alfred Sung, Benjamin Roberts, Ellis, Jenny Packham, Maggie Sottero, Ronald Joyce and many, many more will be on display in a specially designed viewing area.

When: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th January 2011

Where: London Hilton Metropole Hotel, Edgware Road, London

For maps and directions visit the Hilton website.

Photo: Confetti & Lace



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Thrifty Brides Cause Boom in Winter Weddings

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on November 18th, 2010

Winter weddingRosy cheeks are popular among blushing brides and it looks like many of you are opting for a natural rosy tint as winter weddings are increasing in popularity.

According to high street chain Debenhams, winter weddings are up 28% with the week of Sunday 26th December 2010 and are now as popular as the first week in July. The change was noted when the Debenhams Gift List service experienced a record number of couples registering lists in September and October for weddings taking place from November through to February.

Debenhams research shows that booking a wedding on a Friday or Sunday, rather than the standard Saturday, has also increased in popularity with brides and grooms looking to cut costs. And as an added bonus it also found that winter wedding guests are likely to be more generous when buying wedding gifts.

So not only can saying “I do” in the cold winter months save a couple of pennies, but think about the added romantic ambiance only a frosty winter day can offer!

Are you planning a winter wedding? Let us know in the comment box below.



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Dates for your diary: The Designer Wedding Dress Sale

By Andrea Petrou on October 7th, 2010

Feathered dress with sash Jenny Packham

Those summer weddings may have come to an end, but we know next year’s brides are probably now beginning to start looking for that perfect frock (remember B2B you should allow 6 months for this.)

If you’re one of these brides and want a wedding dress on a budget then look no further than The Designer Wedding Dress Sale.

This well known event returns to London’s Thistle Hotel this month giving ladies a choice of over 1000 dresses from the bridal industry’s leading names including Caroline Castigliano, Amanda Wakeley, Amy Michelson and many more.

You’ll receive up to 70 per cent off wedding dresses at this two-day event, which begins on Saturday October 16 until Sunday October 17; tickets are free but places are limited so get booking now at www.bridaldesignersale.com.



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Get SATC bridal beauty

By Andrea Petrou on May 27th, 2010

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We’re on a bit of a SATC2 roll over here at Bridalwave today. Now we know we’ve already given you a list of hints and tips on how to have that ultimate Sex and the City wedding, but brides that want to give a nod to this theme throughout and before the wedding will love this little beauty discount guide (thanks to Wahanda) on how to get the SATC beauty looks at half the price. Get your credit cards at the ready lady as beauty bargains like this won’t be coming around too often.

Carrie
Known for her big hair and love of shoes, we salute Carrie’s style through and through. Get her look with a celebrity haircut and finish with Michael Barnes Hairdressing – artistic director to the stars, including Keira Knightley and Lily Cole. Prices start from £19.80 – 40% saving.
With an infamous passion for shoes, Carrie’s feet won’t know the meaning of ‘day off’. Make sure your feet look as gorgeous with Pacifica Day Spa’s 25% exclusive offer on all treatments including pedicures through Wahanda.com. Prices start from £11.25 – 25% off.

Charlotte
Ever the pristine princess, Charlotte always manages to look gorgeous without making us hate her. Well, perhaps a little bit…now you too can get her immaculate complexion with a free Skin Assessment and Mini Facial at Ark Skincare centres in London – a saving of £25 thanks to Wahanda!

It is clear Charlotte loves to run, but keeping fit alone can be hard. Why not treat yourself to your own personal trainer with The Bankside Health Club’s free 3 day trial for you and a friend, which includes over 50 fitness classes, gym and personal training.

Samantha
She may be the oldest member of the gang but Ms Jones is never one to shy away from her body. Dance your way to a more confident you with the sexiest of dances – Salsa. Through Wahanda book a beginner’s class at one of London’s City Academies, with a 50% discount – just £5!

Keep your figure in tip top condition like Samantha’s with three luxurious body treatments rolled into one, including a full body exfoliation, a relaxing massage with essential oils, plus a specific mask/wrap, all for £68 – a saving of 20%, available at the Chelsea Day Spa.

Miranda
Even cynical mother of one Miranda manages to look stylish and stunning…most of the time. Remember that bikini incident in SATC 1? Ensure ‘that’ holiday blip doesn’t happen to you with 20% off all waxing on your first visit to Hydrohealing in Notting Hill, courtesy of Wahanda. Prices start from £10.

Even though Miranda holds down a full time job and baby Brady, she shows it’s possible to do it all and still find time to unwind with her girls. Treat yourself and a friend to a proper two for one pamper day at any one of Bannatyne Spas nationwide, which includes a back, neck and shoulder massage followed by a scalp massage, for just £59 – 50% saving!

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Make your own cupcakes and save money on your wedding day

By Andrea Petrou on May 19th, 2010

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We’ve been banging on about budget weddings for a long time now and have given you lots of hints and tips on how to save money on your big day.

Now we’ve found something to help you save money, have fun and learn a life long talent at the same time, and that’s a cupcake making course.

Cakes 4 Fun is running a range of courses to help you on your wedding day where you can pick from a whole range of different options.

These include how to make Wedding cupcakes, which takes place on June 5, how to make iIndividually iced cakes on June 4 and 24 and modelling bride and groom toppers on June 15.

Those feeling that little bit braver and more creative can also plump for the sugar flowers: orchids course on June 21 or Sugar flowers: roses, June 1.

All courses are priced at £99 and include equipment and ingredients. Grab the girls and make it a mini hen day.

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How to save money on your wedding day

By Andrea Petrou on May 11th, 2010

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Since were on a bit of a budget bride roll we thought it only fair to continue the theme with a short guide on how to save money on your big day. Budget busting doesn’t mean cutting corners it just means doing things yourself or thinking outside of the box. We’ve therefore put together a few hints and tips to help you do this.

Dress to impress
We’ve banged on about budget lines from Asda and John Lewis as well as from Ebay for a good while now, and we stick to our guns when we tell you that you can find a gorgeous dress in a charity shop. However, we know these aren’t always to people’s taste and if that dream wedding dress costs a bit more than you wanted to spend then buy it and cut back on something else, after all you don’t want to look back at pictures in a few years time and think about that dream dress that got away.

Cut down on the photographer
No we’re not telling you not to go with a professional here, as we’ve all heard the horror stories on rogue snappers. However there are ways you can save. Some photographers do discounts for brides getting married on a week day and if you really want save then why not just hire him for the church and get disposable cameras for the evening.

Invites
Make your own invitations by buying several sheets of handmade paper for your background and attach some vellum printed with your particulars. Spurge for some silk ribbon in your colours and pick some matching envelopes.

Flowers
Wedding florists can smell money a mile off so think outside the box here. Instead of the traditional florist, visit local nurseries or garden centres. Often they have talented staff who specialise in bouquets and flower arrangements. Alternatively have a bridal bouquet made and get your bridesmaids to hold something else, perhaps a single definitive flower such as a Gerbra or a little bag instead.

Hair and Make-up
You may not want to do your own hair and make-up on the day but we’re sure you have a friend who would love to. She doesn’t even have to have qualifications as long as she’s good. Invite her round for a girlie night to practice and get your look just right and if she’s a real friend she won’t get upset if you tell her your not entirely happy. Work together and we’re sure you’ll come up with a style you’re both proud of.

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