Join us at Little White Dress Bridal Shop on Saturday, May 18th for our Love Veils & Accessories trunk show! Meet designer Cori Middlebrooks-Stahl and enjoy selecting the perfect finishing touches for your wedding day. Cori’s beautiful sashes, veils, and hair accessories offer a large selection for any bride’s style, from fun and flirty pieces to more traditional looks, and they come with custom one-of-a-kind options. Even more to love: Love Veils and Accessories are made right here in Colorado. Call us at 303-814-8972 for your appointment!
A Little White Dress Bridal Shop bride, Season Hurd, shares her wedding dress story and how Little White Dress Bridal Shop made her feel uniquely special…
Season Hurd bought her wedding gown at Little White Dress Bridal Shop in Denver, CO. She is one happy bride! Photo by Gena McMillan
LWD: Why did you decide to buy your dress at Little White Dress?
Season: My mom wanted to see me try on my first dresses when she was here for Thanksgiving so we went to another bridal store that Saturday. The experience was so underwhelming that I actually almost cried. Nothing about it felt special, I didn’t feel attractive in the dresses and I was so discouraged. As we looked through all the clippings I had in my dress folder, we realized that I pinned Justin Alexander’s 8465 (the champagne party dress with the amazing dimensional lace on top that was EVERYWHERE that year). I was convinced it was the one and wanted my mom there when I tried on the last dress. The problem was that it was Saturday afternoon of Thanksgiving weekend with no advanced warning. I called Little White Dress and they were willing to take me on short notice the next day. Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend? You guys rock!
When I got there we really liked the dress. But we liked the ambiance more. Being in a real boutique with designer dresses made me feel so special. Every girl should have that moment. Then I felt like my dress shopping was over so fast that I figured it couldn’t hurt to try on a few more to keep the fun going. I had been eyeing one out of my price range from another rack the whole time. When I tried on that dress there wasn’t a dry eye in our party. The truly amazing thing is that you guys were the only ones in the state who carried this dress. If I didn’t drive an hour on a holiday weekend to try on another dress, I would have never found mine. It was meant to be!
LWD: Who did you bring with you to help decide on your dress?
Season: My mother and my MOH Aimee.
LWD: What are three words you’d use to describe the way you felt in your dress?
Season: Beautiful. Elegant. Timeless.
LWD: What is the best part about being officially married?
Season: His parents stopped bugging us! But in all seriousness, it was that we began our family that day. I can’t think of a better, more exciting way to start a marriage than a really memorable wedding. Then shortly after we got pregnant and have since had a son, Caleb. Being married was the first step to the completeness we feel with our little family.
LWD: What advice would you give a new bride when it comes to getting the best wedding day look?
Season: I have several bits of advice:
Regardless of where you end up buying, every girl deserves that moment in the boutique when all the ladies coo over you. It will be one of the best memories of your life.
Consider your body shape and know that a really good seamstress can make your dress even better than it was designed!
Try on lots of dresses… do not deprive yourself of the joy of trying on gorgeous wedding gowns!
You really, truly can tell the difference in the way a more expensive dress is made. They are designed to provide support where it’s important so that the dress holds itself up from lower on the torso instead of smooshing you up top (in the case of a strapless). The reason they are pricier is because a lot of love, creativity, and thought went into them.
Little White Dress bride, Courtney, shows off how lovely she looks in a lacy Claire Pettibone gown coupled with a Sassi Holford sash. Photo by: A Brit & A Blonde
Wedding Date: June 16, 2012
Wedding Location: Nosara, Costa Rica
Courtney Kuepper is a Little White Dress bride who got married this summer. Please join us to learn more about her wedding dress journey and her experiences at Little White Dress….
LWD: Tell us about your dress?
Courtney: It was Claire Pettibone’s “Cassandra” dress with a Sassi Holford sash and a custom veil and head piece from Veil Trends.
LWD: Why did you decide to buy your dress at Little White Dress?
Courtney: LWD was the second shop I went to. I went mainly because of the store’s wonderful reputation. A girlfriend of mine had purchased her wedding gown there, and raved about it. The selection of designers at different price points was super appealing. Also, it is just a really lovely place and an “experience” rather than a place to buy a dress.
This Claire Pettibone gown was the perfect complement to Courtney’s beach wedding in Costa Rica. Photo by: A Brit & A Blonde
LWD: What was the reason you chose the dress you did?
Courtney: In one word: LACE! It was soft, not shiny or stiff, which is what kept me from trying on most lace dresses. I never imagined myself in the dress I picked, but something drew me to it. It felt special and different, but not over the top. It was me. The dress was light and the lining was super soft. We got married on a beach, and the material was just dreamy.
LWD: What are three words you’d use to describe the way you felt in your dress?
Courtney: Timeless. Gorgetastic. ME!
LWD: What are you going to do with your dress now that your wedding day is over?
Courtney: If I had a giant walk-in closet, I would frame my dress and hang it up. Sadly we do not. We are moving out of the country soon, so it has to be confined to a prison (aka garment bag) for a while. I’ll give it lots of cuddles first though!
LWD: What is the best part about being officially married?
Courtney: That forever feeling. I’m not sure how to describe it, but knowing that we have this an entire “forever” to look forward to is so beautiful and exciting.
LWD: What advice would you give a new bride when it comes to getting the best wedding day look?
Courtney: When you hear that little voice saying, “gosh this is gorgeous, but it’s totally not me/wouldn’t look good,” TRY IT ON! That perfect dress is hiding where you least expect it.
5280 Magazine’s Fashion Insider, Georgia Alexia Benjou, recently wrote about trends shaping the bridal industry today.
Of note, she talked about bridal gown designer, Jenny Packham, whose bridal line is only available to Colorado brides at Little White Dress.
Benjou says the yet-to-be-made remake of The Great Gatsby is already influencing fashion, as evidenced by Jenny Packham’s 1920′s vintage-inspired bridal collection.
You can read the full article here and learn about other bridal trends of note to Colorado brides in her article.
Don’t forget that Little White Dress is welcoming a bridal stylist from Jenny Packham this weekend (Feb. 24-26). She is bringing with her 25+ bridal gowns – all for Colorado brides to see and try on! Here are more details about the Jenny Packham bridal gown trunk show in Denver.
Tis’ the season of giving, so what better than to receive a gift of glorious, glamorous, sparkle-n-shine inspiration to help spread plenty of holiday cheer this season? Whether you’re planning a holiday party, or sprinkling on the final sugary details to your winter wedding, we hope to help inspire you to make every little detail an absolute delight!
Bling in the holidays with a few of our favorites from the winter blog wonderlands aplenty…
Think 'Pretty in Pink' Cheer!
The Perfect Party Dress is a MUST!
And don't forget a mistletoe-ready mane!
Ring in the Bling!
Prance like a Party-Perfect Princess!
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and VIXEN...
On such a spooktacular day, we can’t help but fondly remember all of the frightfully fun and creative Halloween brides we’ve had throughout the years! And, like the eyes of a Jack-o-Lantern, we’re all lit up with excitement and energy (could have been all the candy we’ve eaten) by the gorgeous Halloween wedding inspiration pictures popping up around the web today.
Below, a few of our favorites…
A Ghoulishly Glamorous Wedding Storyboard
Even Tom Burton Would Love THIS Halloween Bride & Groom
A Haunted Halloween Venue...Be Careful Where You Roam...
Spooktacular Sweets are a MUST!
The Mysterious Murder Mansion Venue...Will You Be There When The Lights Go Out?
Gorgeous & Glam Halloween Photo Props - We LOVE These!
This month, NYC is buzzing with bridal bliss as the city hosts New York International Bridal Week and Couture – THE biggest buying hotspots, where retailers and designers come together to celebrate and reflect on the successes of previous years, while building anxious anticipation for the must-have wedding trends-to-come in 2012! There are runway shows and intimate cocktail parties with strolling models overflowing with champagne and the ever-present “oohs” and “ahhs” that accompany a typical fashion-fueled event in NYC.
So, as we prepare to ourselves for the loads of eye candy we’re already guaranteed to be sweet on – layers of lace, tousles of tulle, aisles of organza, seas of satin and so much more – we fondly reflect on some impressionable trends of the past century…
Bridal in the 1940's
1940′s: A common trend of this decade was the sheath dress, thinner waists and cap sleeves.
Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face, kick-starting new Bridal Trends in the 1950's
1950′s: The emergence of ballgown-esque dresses with shorter hemlines, quite similar to the poodle skirts that were popular for everyday wear, along with defined necklines, cap sleeves, very intentional sharp angle cuts in the fabric, and a smaller waistline.
Carolina Herrera's 1968 Bride Style
1960's Bridal
1960′s: Enter the revived empire wedding dress, a high-waisted dress, gathered near or just under the bust with a long, loose skirt, which skims the body – especially flattering to pear-shaped women.
Bridal in the 1970's
Margaux Hemingway's 1975 Wedding
1970′s: Two major trends marked this decade: an off-the-shoulder shawl or high neckline (as pictured above, many times used to make spaghetti-strapped dresses more modest) or Grecian-inspired gowns.
Donna Karan herself captures Bridal Style of 1980's
1980′s: Three words: Big Hair, Big Shoulders, Big Day. :)
Carolyn Bessette's Bride Style in the 1990's
1990′s: Big and bold are two words that come to mind. Elements of the late 80′s – noteably big shoulders, puffy sleeves and bows – stayed for a few years, embellished with excessive embroidery and beading, before brides started asking for more free-flowing, fluid materials, sexier and streamlined looks, plunging V-necks, strapless necklines and sleeveless gowns that showcased bare arms.
Color is IN in the 2000's
Portia de Rossi stunned the guests in a pink blush ballgown during her vows to Ellen DeGeneres
Gwen Stefani WOWed in a pink, hand-dyed gown
2000′s: Color! In many ways, adding color is reflective of the new millennium trend toward individuality. Also, silhouette becomes a focal point with the introduction of the ‘Fit & Flare’ gown.
2010 is a Bridal Style Decade Remix!
2010 Bridal Style - Destination Diva
2010′s:Don’t call it a comeback! This is when we see past styles from every decade emerge with sexier, slinkier silhouettes, belted waistlines, tea-length and asymmetrical necklines and waistlines.
