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“I’ve been reading The Frisky for a month or so (religiously!) and I thought this would be the place to get my questions answered. (You guys always seem to have the answers.) I’m getting married on Oct 31st of this year and want to know if it’s acceptable to wear a black wedding dress. I would pair it with an ivory shawl (in cashmere) with white pearls as accessories. Is this a fashion no-no? I just want something non-traditional and the bridal stores aren’t doing it for me. I’ve found this vintage black cocktail-type dress and hope that I can wear it! Thanks in advance!” —Melissa
Hey Melissa, what’s up? And welcome to The Frisky! Glad you’re here. I love your question because, personally, when it comes to fashion rules, I like to get all rebellious and say there are none. (Eh, OK, maybe just a few…) After the jump, let’s discuss whether a black dress can work for you on your wedding day or not.
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As I've said before, I've been in a relationship for nearly eleven months now but we've been friends for over a year. Last night I called "Paul" for our routine nightly chats, he lives in a different town than I do for the summer, and I happened to be watching "Say Yes to… Read More »
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Alfred Angelo, Wedding Palace, Cynthia's Bridal, and God only knows how many other 'Bridals', 'Palaces', and what-nots I was dragged to. Well dragged is such a strong word. More like tagged along for moral support for the BFF. My wedges are so worn they're practically… Read More »
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Your Dream Wedding Anything but girlish and giddy, this bride makes her entrance in an outfit that looks more like an elegant ensemble than a wedding gown. She'll don on a smart suit, a brilliantly cut…
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As with all types of clothing, the wedding dress has changed in style and fashion throughout the ages. During the medieval period, when a wedding was a matter of politics above all else, brides had to dress in a way that would best reflect their families. The higher the social standing of the... Read More »
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Confession #3: I am that annoying girl who just got engaged and cannot stop talking about her wedding.
To my credit, I only got engaged a week ago and from what I've seen, I could be a lot worse. Rich Bride, Poor Bride, Platinum Weddings, Whose Wedding is it Anyway?, Bulging Brides
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