When shopping for headpieces, hair jewelry, accessories and veils, look for quality and excellent design — remember, these pieces will be featured in virtually every wedding photo.   To ensure that you are wearing pieces that flatter your hairstyle and  facial shape, and that they work perfectly together with your wedding gown, look for the brand [...]

After the successful debut collection of White by Vera Wang exclusively at David’s Bridal, Vera Wang has followed up with exquisite new bridal styles for Fall 2011, and introduces the much anticipated Bridesmaid and Shoe collections. The brand new Bridesmaid Collection includes seven dresses, each available in eight colors, priced under $200, with cocktail and [...]

If you’ve gone wedding gown shopping and still haven’t found the dress of your dreams, it’s possible that the dress of your dreams just doesn’t exist.   But now you can create that vision, with help from Jane Wilson-Marquis’ Simply Jane division, located in New York City. London-born couture designer Jane Wilson-Marquis offers Long Island brides [...]

There are some exciting events coming up next weekend, July 15-17,  at all three Bridal Reflections salons including: Simone Carvalli trunk show at Carle Place (516-742-7788) Winnie Couture trunk show at Massapequa (516-795-2222) Ines Di Santo trunk show at Fifth Avenue (212-764-3040) Call for your appointment today! In addition, Bridal Reflections wishes to give back [...]

Having an outdoor wedding?  If you’ve been searching around for elegant and fashionable flip-flops for the big day or just after, check these out — they’re adorned with bead-work, pearls and Swarovski crystals.  Prices range from $95-150.  They make bridal party gifts for your girls, too!  For more info, visit FlopsthatRock.com.

The royal wedding continues to inspire engaged couples with their wedding planning, but also it’s inspiring how brides will look on their wedding day — from the veil to the wedding gown.  For more on this, take a look at my latest www.Hamptons.com column, “Tying the Knot.”

Leave it to the Brits to create and popularize a bridesmaids gown that doesn’t look like a typical bridesmaids gown!   Kate Middleton’s sister, Pippa, made headlines of her own at the royal wedding with her gorgeous dress designed and created by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen.   Fabricated with heavy, ivory satin-based crepe, the cowl neckline [...]

I had to chuckle while watching Oprah on Friday.   It was a repeat from September called “Ultimate Wildest Dreams.” Did you see it?   Oprah was making crazy dreams come true! One of the guests was a bride on a budget.  Her fiance was serving in Afghanistan, and she was stuck planning the entire wedding [...]

Bridal Reflections, our favorite bridal salon, was on hand last night at our Sachem Library wedding event.  We chatted about what’s hot in wedding gowns — texture, detail, a little bling, it’s all IN.   As an example, look at these gorgeous gowns by Simone Carvalli.  This designer incorporates the above, plus principles of architecture, all [...]

You’re invited to a Vera Wang sample sale!  The sale will offer original gowns (ranging between $3,000 – $18,000)  discounted up to 75% off.   It runs from Sunday, Feb. 27th, 12 – 6 pm to Monday, Feb. 28th, 9 am – 6 pm at Vera Wang Bridal House, 980 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor (212-628-9898).   Go [...]