Legendary brides shape the world of wedding fashion
Francine Parnes notes how Queen Victoria's 1840 white gown set fashion trends and influenced weddings worldwide. She contrasts Kennedy era simplicity with modern budget tips, urging smart gown shopping, shared costs, and modest receptions to achieve stylish celebrations without excessive expense.
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Francine Parnes
Jacqueline Bouvier
Diana Spencer
Grace Kelly
Britain
Victoria
Prince Albert
Letitia Baldrige
HarperCollins
Baldrige
White House
Bob Babi Lowen
Woméi
England
Rembrandt
Hans Holbein
Cade
Empire
Queen Victoria
Jacqueline Onassis
John F. Kennedy Jr
Carolyn Bessette
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Jacqueline Kennedy
Paris
Lavish wedding gowns stay chic with slim silhouettes
The Associated Press describes modern wedding gowns as lavish in fabrics and details while embracing simplified silhouettes. Examples include Amsale silk organza gown with lace appliques, a translucent beaded tulle bodice dress, Carmela Sutera Edwardian inspired gowns, and David's Bridal satin A line with corded lace. Prices range from $499 to $3,900, with designers Oleg Cassini and Michaelangelo featured.
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Associated Press
Amsale
Carmela Sutera
David
Michaelangelo
Oleg Cassini
Cinderella wedding in Halloween theme in Traverse City
Shelby Twigg and Derek Pahl wed in a Cinderella style ceremony with a glass slipper and fairy godmother. The couple planned a Halloween wedding, with Twigg in a pink ball gown and Pahl in a black velvet tunic, ending as the clock struck midnight when the slipper was shed.
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Traverse City, Mich
Shelby Twigg
Derek Pahl
Pahl
Twigg
Derek
Sonja Craven
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ASOT
Cinderella
Wedding Bells Cornerstone
Cornerstone Bookstore
Vaio