Ah thank you so much!! Faith restored :) Read more

I’m so scared of buying a wedding dress now (for my October wedding) because I think (hope) I’m going to lose a lot of weight in between now and the wedding, making alterations super expensive if my body changes shape dramatically between now and then (I have lost a great deal of weight in that amount of time before).… Read more

We soak vintage lace in Borax that usually takes care of the worst discoloration. Read more

Denture tabs, if you want to try the DIY route. But it depends on how delicate the veil is.
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I’m sorry that happened, that really sucks. I agree with all of these responses - you will heal in your own time. If you can step away from wedding-related things (like Pinterest) for a bit, it will make it easier. Try not to compare your happiness to other people’s, just remember things you are thankful for, and it… Read more

I live right down the street from Mignonette and while I’ve never been in (as I am not engaged or looking for a wedding dress at this juncture of my life) I’m always in awe of the beautiful window displays of their dresses. I’m DEFINITELY going in there next time I walk by!!! Read more

I have a figure that is not very wedding dress friendly. I am short (5’1), with a large chest, straight waist, and a tummy. I am actually dreading going wedding dress shopping, which I’ll have to do in the next couple months, along with my mother who is flying in from out of state just to watch. Yesterday a friend… Read more

Hi Kpoene’! Came across this post just in time! I just bought my bridal gown, the Livia from bhldn, which is a simple silk sheath with a low back. Here’s the situation, I am a natural 32 DD, so I assume I would need some kind of minimizing bustier? I’m concerned with the back being so low on the dress though. What do… Read more

My younger sister is getting married and it’s been a nightmare, mainly because her fiancé lives abroad and because my father is a VERY strong personality. Read more

I am borrowing a strapless dress from a friend for my wedding which is lovely— but I prefer a bit more coverage so am looking to customize with accessories! Do you have any fave contemporary looks for cover ups? The dress has a drop waist which makes it a bit harder. I need advice for both inspiration and purchase… Read more

I have a gay wedding question. Read more

Do you have any advice for someone attending a "pop up dress sale" this weekend, the kind held in a hotel conference room and will possibly be insane? Read more

I’m 85% sure you can have a bra sewn into that. Get a well-fitting bra with smooth cups (otherwise the texture will show through the dress) and take it to a professional gown specialist, who should be able to sew it at the side seams and carefully to the inside, and then cut off the back strap. If that makes you… Read more

i visited mignonette in chicago last september and it was by far the best bridal experience i had. unfortunately, as a west coast canadian it just wasn’t in my budget to a do custom dress with kpoene, but i have no doubt she would have nailed it. i strongly recommend this woman!! Read more

I’m noticing more and more brides spending less and less on their weddings, opting for low-key DIY affairs and eschewing their “dream weddings” for simpler ceremonies and home parties. Is this a industry wide trend? Is this a backlash to the industry’s special snowflake malarkey? I wonder if the pendulum has swung… Read more

I honestly wish I had more articles like this to refer to when I was getting married, especially that last anecdote. I kowtowed to my mother’s dress preferences and we bought a dress that, even though I ended up not wearing, I absolutely hated it to the point that still thinking about it gives me anxiety when I think… Read more

Congrats on getting engaged! We adore Maggie Sottero gowns. I recommend a bustier that goes down past the waist. I am a huge fan of the Caress brand bustiers: http://www.boutiqueg.com/product.asp?lt… and you can always wear it with Spanx over it for a little extra sucking-in. Lowering the back of that bustier to work… Read more

Hi! It’s totally normal to like a million things, especially because there are so many different gowns to choose from. When a bride is not quite sure what she wants, I recommend that she go to a big store like Davids (they are really low-pressure and have a lot of sizes to choose from) and try on every silhouette they… Read more

Hi Kpoene’, thanks for answering questions! I’m not engaged yet but my boyfriend and I are planning to be in the next year or so. I’m wondering how you deal with indecisive brides - people who, like myself, have never been particularly sure of their “personal style” and thusly struggle to pinpoint what they are after?… Read more

For me, Astral Weeks has become the alpha and omega of Morrison’s brilliance (fueled by all the nostalgic/elemental/fanatical attachment I have for it) and this great write up is helping dislodge that situation a bit, so thank you. Read more