Winter Weddings: Think Outside the Black

Jingle bells usher in winter weddings, holiday parties and the perennial question, what to wear. Think outside the little black dress this year.


Sparkle

Snowflakes. Diamonds. Crystals. Nothing says winter like sparkle on your ears, in your hair, around your waist.

Christos Bridal Dress ~Style Sienna.

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Color

Red. Green. Coral? Why not? Who's going to look at those little black crows when you show up in a color that sizzles.




After Six 6196 Red Strapless Party Dress with Pencil Skirt

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Alvina Valenta 9680 Green Chiffon Halter Evening Dress

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Bari Jay 247 Coral Charmeuse Halter Evening Dress with Bandeau Top


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Winter White

All heads turn toward sophisticated winter white.

Montage 16940 Winter White Evening Dress with Lace Topper

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Berry

Cranberry. Wineberry. Holly. Deep rich tones make dramatic entrances at any elegant affair.

Watters & Watters 2612 Wineberry Silk Halter Tea Length Party Dress


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Whatever you wear, make merry!

Designer Wedding Dresses: The Cinderella List

If two old farts can traipse around the world to fulfill their "bucket list," the Cinderella list is every little girl's fantasy wedding ensemble fulfilled.




1. A Picked Up Ball Gown

Richard Glasgow Style 1509 white silk satin strapless bridal dress with a romantic ball gown skirt. Pearl and crystal rhinestone embroidered medallions pick up the skirt.

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2. Sensual Silk


Christos Bridal Sienna white silk faille designer wedding dress features a ballerina scoop neckline, dropped waist, chapel train. Pearl and crystal rhinestone metallic embroidery embellishes the waist.


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3. Yards and yards of skirt


Casablanca 1690 white beaded lace and organza strapless a-line wedding dress, dropped waist, floor length skirt, semi cathedral train. White and silver embroidered detail.


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4. Barely there wedding slippers


Grace Footwear "Micaela" Silk Satin Ankle Strap Sandals with a very high 3.5 inch heel and just the hint of a platform.


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5. A sparkling tiara


Infused with playful whimsy, mirrored crystals surround pearls, silver beads and Swarovski crystals on a sparkling tiara to rival even diamonds.


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6. A charming prince

And lest we forget, no Cinderella list is complete without a handsome Prince Charming to wed, bed and live happily ever after.

(A girl can dream, can't she?)






What's on your Cinderella Wish List? Post a comment!