2010-02-17 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Wedding Advice: My bridal party is all different shapes & sizes. How can I find a look that flatters them all?

TAGS: WEDDING PLANNING, WEDDING EXPERTS, BRIDAL PARTY, BRIDAL PARTY FASHION

I remember when I started in the Industry and all bridesmaids were offered the same homogenous look by the bride. Pretty maids all in a row dressed alike, with hair and makeup the same. Everyone looked like carbon copies in the same really bad dress.


Different Bridesmaids
Photo courtesy of Christina Gapic Photography


2010-02-24 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Wedding Advice: How can we save during the recession without looking cheap?

TAGS: WEDDING PLANNING, WEDDING EXPERTS, BRIDAL PARTY, BRIDAL PARTY FASHION

While the recession hit everyone hard, and where it hurts, it's important to remember that people still continue to get married. Even during the Great Depression marriages happened. The wedding market, while not completely unscathed, wasn't hit as hard by the most recent recession as other industries.


What this means to brides and grooms is that from a cost-savings perspective, using the recession as a negotiating factor with vendors won't always work. Instead, focus on the services and products you want and match your needs to your budgets.


Different Bridesmaids
Photo courtesy of Distinct Occasions


Here's an example: