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Bride Blogger Update: Bridesmaid Dresses

After Milagros, our bride blogger, found her dress, she had to find something for her ‘maids, too — read on for her great ideas! 

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A Dress for Me, A Dress for You, Picking your perfect bridesmaids dress.

Okay friends, I am going to just be honest here.  I have 12 bridesmaids.

That does not include a wonderful junior bridesmaid, flower girls, and the like.  So, I would venture to say we have a large bridal party, but I am sure there are some of you out there who could top my number – and for those girls, I will pray for you!

But before you start looking at etiquette books and calculating how large our wedding must be, I confess that we have thrown etiquette to the curb, and are having a moderately sized wedding with a large bridal party.  We are venturing into a brave new world here.

That being said, it works for us.  Our friends are fun and very easy going, so it has made for a stress free, happy experience.  And personally, I am excited for the wedding day to have so much bubbly positive energy around when the girls and I all get ready together.

 

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Payal Singhal Presents “India In Colour”

Designer-extraordiner, Payal Singhal started her clothing line to “fill a niche for eclectic Indian clothing for young style setters” and has made her way into fabulous wedding wear! From bright colored frocks to more traditional gowns, Payal’s collection is beautiful and unique. Payal tells us more about her designs and what inspires her:

How did you get your start designing wedding wear?

I launched my Label in 1999 in India designing mostly Indian Occasion Wear for girls my age. I was drawn to design for the young woman as there was a huge vacuum in the market and no one made trendy Indian clothes at that time. I was 22 at that point and as the label gained some momentum our client were getting married and wanted to wear our label on their big day. So I would say it was our loyal clients who steered us towards wedding wear.

Image Credit: Payal Singhal

What advice do you have for the modern Indian bride when selecting her gown?

I always tell all my brides only 2 things. First, don’t have any preconceived notion about what you think suits you. Try on garments to pick the right color, style and silhouette for yourself. Second, wear something you will be comfortable in or you will be miserable on your big day!

What pieces do you offer for bridesmaids?

We have a range of light lehngas, sarees and churidar kurtas even dresses ranging from $200 to $500 depending on the budget that the bridesmaids can wear. We can custom make pieces to size and even tailor small details like sleeves, lengths, necklines for each dress.

Image Credit: Payal Singhal

Where do you draw your inspiration for your collections?

I think the biggest inspiration come from our clients itself. I am also very inspired by the fabrics I work with and sometimes that’s how a collection comes together. Our silhouettes lend a lot from international trends and that’s why they have a more global and wearable feel to them.

For more information please visit www.payalsinghal.com.

Birchbox

I am always on the hunt for unique and thoughtful gift ideas – something that will really pamper a friend, that she would not do for herself.  Well, gifting Birchbox is the luxurious gift that keeps on giving, perfect for your ‘maids.

Each month, your bridesmaids will receive a delivery of high-end beauty and lifestyle samples.  You can decide on a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription, whatever feels right to you! So, let your girls sample fabulous brands like benefit, essie, tocca…the list goes on and on. You never know what beauty must-have they might discover – and then credit you for the great find!

Sounds pretty fab, right?!

Urban Chic Wedding Event

Urban Chic is just a few blocks from my home and every time I pass it, I always want something that they have displayed in the window.  The clothes are fashionable and stylish yet not too trendy…and it feels just right.  So, when I saw that they are hosting a signature bridal event for soon-to-be brides, bridesmaids, and wedding goers next weekend, I could hardly believe my eyes – yay!

On March 9th and 10th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m you are invited to shop for everything but the gown, enjoy amazing discounts, and receive gifts with purchase. The event will feature a selection of dresses specifically tailored to wedding-perfect looks for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and engagement parties, as well as a special honeymoon-wear display. Shoshanna dresses will also be available to order for bridesmaids.

Guests will receive exclusive discounts on their purchases when they show the event invite or save-the-date at checkout. Other event highlights include gowns on display from Carine’s Bridal Atelier, wedding-worthy treats from Fluffy Thoughts Bakery, and complimentary appointments with professional stylist Meredith Liberty.

 

 

 

All brides are invited to enter Urban Chic’s “Bridal Bliss” raffle to win a package of amazing prizes. Highlights include a facial from Nectar Skin Bar, a free engagement photo session with professional photographer Jacqui DePas, and a veil or jewelry item valued at up to $500 from Carine’s Bridal Atelier. Plus, every bride will receive a gift bag filled with goodies and special offers with any purchase of $100 or more.

Have fun and I just may see you there!!

 

Ivy and Aster Collection at Bella Bridesmaid

Bella Bridesmaid, a fantastic shop with a location in Bethesda, has always been a District Weddings Favorite for stylish bridesmaids dresses. Just when we thought we couldn’t love their boutique any more we heard about the Ivy and Aster collection, Love Lane, exclusive for Bella Bridesmaid. From short dresses in vibrant hues to long and elegant gowns, all at price points less than $220, what’s not to love?