Since I blogged about the new Target line of wedding dresses, I thought I should mention J.Crew’s line of wedding fashions.  They now offer affordable wedding gowns, bridemaid dresses, flower girl dresses and even suits and tuxedo jackets for the groom and his best men.

 Here are a few of J.Crew’s bridal gowns:
   
                         Bridal Gowns start at $228

J.Crew’s bridesmaid dresses are stylish and who knows you may even find a bridesmaid wearing the dress after the wedding!  Here are few bridesmaid dresses:

   
                        Bridesmaid dresses start at $165

Their flower girl dresses are absolutely adorable:

   
                  Flower girl dresses start at $118

View the entire J.Crew Wedding Collection.

Brides spend an enormous amount of time and money for their wedding dresses so it’s a good idea to use an aisle runner at the ceremony.  Wedding aisle runners can be used indoors or outdoors and are a great way to protect the bridal gown and train from dragging on the floor and getting dirty.  Aisle runners are available in durable plastic or fabric and different textures like matte, pearl or patterned.

A fabric aisle runner is traditionally used for the wedding ceremony.  The color of the aisle runner should match the color of the wedding dress.  (A bride wearing an ivory gown should have an ivory aisle runner.)  Aisle runners are also available in a variety of colors to coordinate with bridal party dresses or color scheme of the wedding.

                    
    ivory aisle runner             white aisle runner            colored aisle runner

Some wedding aisle runners have intricate foliated white lace.  Some runners are white and semi-clear, accented with large floral designs or small intricate blossoms that bring the beauty of nature to your feet.

 
       Floral Aisle Runners

For a unique and modern wedding aisle runner, a white runner with an imprinted message or quote like “And The Two Shall Become One” is a fun alternative to the traditional lacey or floral versions.

wedding aisle runner

The aisle runner is the place for the bride to stand out while keeping her gown as gleaming as her smile.

I just heard on one of the morning shows that Target now offers a line of wedding dresses and I had to see these for myself! 

The wedding gowns are designed by Isaac Mizrahi specifically for Target.  Prices range from $69 to $159 which makes them very affordable.

Here are a few of their designs:

   
           Isaac Mizrahi Wedding Gowns for Target

View all Target’s Wedding Dresses for yourself.

Mizrahi also designed coordinating bridal accessories, including bridal veils, headbands and purses.

  
                     Isaac Mizrahi Bridal Veils

View all the Isaac Mizrahi Bridal Accessories.

Ok, I finally watched the season finale of Gray’s Anatomy.  Although I was disappointed that Burke and Christina didn’t get hitched, I loved Christina’s wedding gown!  I thought it was elegant and sophisticated - although the chocker was a bit much.  After doing a little research I found the gown was designed by Amsale Aberra. 

Amsal has been designing wedding dresses since the mid-eighties and her very first dress was for her own wedding!  Realizing that many women shared her difficulty finding the “right dress”, Amsale launched her bridal wear business in 1986.

   
          More Amsale Aberra Wedding Gowns

Bridesmaid Dresses:
She also designs a line of bridesmaid dresses that have contemporary styling and colors.   Here are a few from her 2007 collection.

    
           More Amsale Aberra Bridesmaid Dresses

If you’d like to see more of Amsale Aberra gowns, consider attending a trunk show in you area.  Here’s a link to Amsale Aberra Trunk Shows.

There are a lot of hot hair accessories for weddings.  Brides can choose hair jewelry, traditional headpieces, hair sticks, veils, hats or simple flowers.  But one of the hottest hair accessory trends is the bridal tiara.  The wearing of a tiara has been a sign of nobility. Princess Diana and Princess Grace Kelly looked fabulous in their tiaras and a bridal tiara worn on wedding day makes every bride feel like a princess too.

Wedding tiaras can be worn with or without a veil.  They can be adorned with a chain of flowers designed on a vine, flower sprays with pearl tipped blossoms, butterflies or vintage style with flowers, roses and pearls.

A simple headband style is one alternative to the traditional wedding tiara.  Braided rows of rhinestones, simple yet sophisticated, can add a bit of shimmering style.

              Rhinestone Tiara

If you prefer something extra glamorous, go for a more embellished look and pick a headband tiara with a combination of woven rhinestones and white pearls.

             Pearl & Rhinestone Tiara

Headband type bridal tiaras is not the only style you can get.  A halo type that sits on top of the head is another option and works well with upswept hair styles.

For a regal look fit for a queen, choose a looped tiara, adorned with seven loops made from pearls.  A perfect fit for a fairytale wedding.

  
                       Pearl Tiaras               

                   Butterfly Tiara

And don’t forget a tiara for your flower girl.  A flower girl tiara makes every girl feel like a princess too.

 
                 Flower Girl Tiara

There are many more hair accessory options available to brides today.  No matter what type you choose, choose an accessory that works well with your hairstyle and gown style to ensure a flawless look.