Joy of Being a Bride at Dex October 28, 2009

Who says your bridal affairs need to be boring.   We got together with two of our newest brides  Joy and Sonia whom are planning their nuptials.   Joy made it clear she wanted it to be fun and trendy for her and her friends.  So we suggested hosting a Bridal Beauty soiree, invite some of your dearest friends and the  the men are welcome to attend, bar would defintely keep them busy.

So there you have it we called in some of our friends to help them celebrate:

Jane wilson Marquis on dress duty

Holly Slayton on headpieces

Nicole Jones on hair

Felicia Benson Walker on makeup with Dex Beauty Team

Dawn Sterling on Manicure Duty with the m2m damorejon Team

The was a hit for all in attendance.  everyone got a chance to enjoy a service, food and great conversation.  This may be the start  of a regular event for all our readers, stay tuned.

Dress me up with Love October 22, 2009

Bridal Market Week in New York was pretty traditional this year.  I found it to be a little a little dim.  The fashion seem to stay pretty much the same.  There is not va va voom in the dresses.  The typical lace texture, the same white, off white, soft beige colors.   It makes me wonder does the today woman still consider her self a princess, is she still waiting for prince charming on his white horse to save her?   Is white really considered purity, why?  Why do I have to wear white shoes with my off white dress, why can’t I wear read shows.  Do I have to wear a veil?

All these questions that crossed my mind as I walked through the floor of the lovely Continental Hotel in New York City.

I wanted so to visit some of our favorite designers a Kristey Kelly for Disney Collection, that is always fun and playful for the princess bride.  What did impress me the most was the new Disney Collection of Princess Teyanna, the first African Princess, the jewelry collection was quite beautiful I have to say.  They also released a collection of fine jewelry as well for the big girls that like shiny things.   Gorgeous.  Now for the bride that is young or young at heart and stills desires to see herself as a princess Designer Loft is most definitely the place to visit for all your bridal needs.  From Brides Maids, to flower girls, veils, accessories they are your one stop shop.   The staff AMAZING!

Our next stop was Selia Yang.  To die for.  Now this is woman’s designer, sexy sensual, and daring.  Both and design and in fabrication.  No I have to admit her designs are for the very body confident woman.  You can’t be shy to wear her dresses because the designs are quite va va voom.  Her dress has graced our cover with Sherri Saum which can attest to how sinful she can be.  The feed back on that cover was amazing.  Selia Yang is a must see for all you brides who dares to be confident.

But I did find some excitement in the accessories, continue to be exciting.  From the feathers, the net veils, diamond pendants pretty snazzy.  The Shoes from blinged out to my amazement which put a little taste of dare into things.  Paradox London most definitely made a definite statement in that area.

Now for the men they did have the tuxedo options for you which I looked at was pretty classic.  Being familiar with the brand the quality they offer to their customers is pretty standard and their customer service skills are pretty impressive.  So Dante Zellers definitely gets a thumbs up from WBM.

So happy shopping to all our couples planning their weddings.

Venue Fit for a Queen September 28, 2009

Location, location, location.  When planning your wedding it may not be easy to find the space, let alone the perfect space, that may be even more challenging.

But it doesn’t necessarily have to be if you take some of the following things into consideration:

Personality of both you and your beloved

The amount of guests expected

The theme of the wedding

Then of course budget

Due to the economy one might find it more practical to find a space that can accommodate everything, wedding ceremony and reception.  We went a step further and found a space that not only set the tone for some of the worlds most royal personalities but can be the most amazing quarters for your traveling guests.  The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom.

It was during our visit to the UK to cover Fashion Week, our director of events recommended we host our International launch party to the European market.   We decided to visit this amazing structure of a place, which is not only breath taking from the lobby up, the ambiance is magnificent, the staff charming and the executives “Amazing”.  Hospitality, great customer service is “Priceless”.  Regardless of what direction the economy is going  no one should compromise courtesy, and proper etiquette.

Mayfair is an up-market, yet discreet location, in the heart of London’s West End. Often referred to as ‘London’s luxury quarter’, The May Fair 5 star luxury Hotel is moments from London’s chicest shopping areas, Bond Street, and just a few minutes’ walk from the equally famous Regent Street. Some of London’s most beautiful green spaces are also on your doorstep, with Green Park a two minute walk from the luxury hotel and Hyde Park, no more than a ten minute stroll.

As we shuffled down London’s tube to get to the May Fair Hotel from our modest hotel which was also charming in its own rights.  The lobby was breath taking as we walked into the modernly decorated sleek space.  The guests were just as beautiful as the space itself.   The mixed cultured staff were brilliant.  The decor breathtaking.  The art work fit for a museum. From their Crystal Ball Room, Casino, Spa, and “AMAZING” Bar Restaurant you won’t go wrong. The food, there are no words that can describe how we salivated over the menu, the table service was unbelievable. Drinks monumental -Mojito , mojito ahhhhh.  I guarantee it.

For brides living in the UK area it is imperative that the May Fair Hotel is on the top of your list of venues to consider.  With the various space that the Hotel has you won’t go wrong.

For further information and other May Fair property please visit www.themayfairhotel.co.uk/home.

Things We LOVE About New York: Jacques Torres Chocolate August 31, 2009

Strolling through the DUMBO area of Brooklyn, you’ll come across beautiful new structures, amazing art galleries and breath-taking architecture. Walking amount the cobble-stone road of Water Street you’ll also happen upon Jacques Torres Chocalate and Jacques Torres Ice Cream. Quaint in design and reminiscent of a vintage ice cream store, we tasted the best ice cream for miles. With waffle cones, brownies and scoops of vanilla on belgian waffles, we just couldn’t get enough. Look at one of the tasty treats we had, a chocolate brownie with chocolate rum ice cream that was so tasty we couldn’t wait until after the picture was taken to have a bite. 

 

Jacques Torres Chocolate

 

Your Wedding Location is Now a Destination…. August 31, 2009

 

The number of couples opting for destination weddings for some years now has been on a steady rise. Perhaps its because couples have come to the realization that getting away can actually save you a lot more money than staying put, not to mention there’s that immediate start to your honeymoon. Take a look at a few facts found in the Bridal Trend Repots.

In June 2004, the Conde Nast Bridal Group reported, nearly one in every 10 weddings was a destination wedding-making such a non- traditional nuptial venue the fastest-growing segment of the bridal industry, according to the New York Times in a subsequent article that same month. In 2005 Conde Nast Bridal Group reported that the number rose to 16% of weddings, pushing the number of away-from-home weddings closer to two in ten.

Some of the stellar destination weddings in 2005 were the nuptials of Donald Trump–the New York real-estate mogul-turned-TV star—to Slovenian model Melania Knauss in Palm Beach, Florida; New York Mets star Mike Piazza and stunning Alicia Rictar in Florida’s Fisher Island; superstar Renee Zellweger and Kenny Chesney in the Virgin Islands; Jennifer Garner and Hollywood hunk Ben Affleck at Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands; and Alicia Silverstone and Christopher Jarecki in Lake Tahoe, California. In keeping with this huge and ever-growing trend, Lisa Light, the foremost authority on destination weddings, published her long-awaited and first book of its kind in 2006, Destination Bride: A Complete Guide to Planning Your Wedding Anywhere in the World (North Light Books; January 2006). Now, for the first time, couples have a comprehensive resource for planning their wedding in a memorable location away from home.

Want more tips on how to save for that special day + get-a-away? Try this!

$$$ Saving Tip:

Contact chosen resorts or the tourism board of the country of your choice and ask them if they have any packages for couples interested in a destination wedding or honeymoon. You’d be surprised what you can save when you just ask! Not to mention hotels are always happy to offer discounts and specials for large groups if you plan on accommodating guests and/or your wedding party.

 

 

 

 

Accessorize Your Look August 30, 2009

Brides once you have selected your attire, dress, shoes and all the pertinent items.  It is so important to have the proper accessories. Shoes and jewelry to set it off.  This will complete your look.

We had the pleasure of attending the friends and family sample sale of one our amazing designers David Yurman.  There we wee able to see some of their finest collection of earring, bracelets, rings, cuff links and watches.  These items not only can complete your look but can also make great gifts for the special people in your wedding party.

Sample sale today were from 30% to 70% on selected items.  So for those in the New York City area please drop in at the Altman Building in New York City. (Altman building is also a great spot to host your wedding if you haven’t yet selected your venue.)

Thank you David Yurman.  Please visit www.davidyurman.com.

Colorful Blign

Neck Attire by David Yurman

Finders, Keepers… August 26, 2009

 On Thursday morning, August 27th, 2009, the Luxe Hunt will begin! There will be an official sticker bearing the Luxe Hunt logo placed somewhere about New York City. The person that finds this official Luxe Hunt sticker will win a rare bottle of Mendis Coconut Brandy, valued at 100,000 USD. Mendis Coconut Brandy is crafted from a singular natural ingredient with absolutely no additions. It is an intrinsically pure product that is an elusive rarity. The bottle is signed, dated and numbered by the founder of Mendis International, Mr. Chris Richardson, and sealed in pure gold leaf.

The hunt will begin at 9:00 a.m. EST on August 27th, 2009, and end when the official Luxe Hunt sticker is found or at 11:59 p.m. EST on that same day. The Clues to the location of the official Luxe Hunt sticker will be provided via Twitter (www.twitter.com/luxehunt), starting at 9:00 a.m. EST on August 27th, 2009.

 

John Lucas

5 Wedding Bargains Every Bride-to-Be Must Know August 25, 2009

We know how important your wedding is to you, we know how important saving is too, every week, will give you 5 great wedding bargains that will help keep you on track.

1. Consider a destination wedding – We know what your thinking, your trying to SAVE right. Well having a small desination, limiting your guestlist to 25 guests or less not only saves you money on catering fess, hotel reservations and more but also obligates fewer of your loved ones to shelling out cash for travel arrangements and taking time off. Many resorts and hotels have ready-made wedding packages that are great for fabulous weddings on a budget. Not to mention, a beach for a backdrop isn’t half bad.  

2. Only YOU need a bouquet – For the bridesmaids, mothers and grandmothers try simple long-stemmed roses or one of your favorite flower. Its important that the bride have an elaborate bouquet not the entire bridal party.

3. Pick up a lower tab – As the Bride-to-be its best for you to pick up the tab at those lunchtime planning meetings with your bridesmaids. Why not spend a little less? Its not a must to meet at a four star restaurant, your favorite coffee shop or lunch-time restaurant will do. You won’t be as distracted by the food not to mention you won’t mind footing the bill for the gals who love you most.

4. Go non-alcoholic – We know this may make you take a pause but skipping out on the liquor saves LOTS of money. Make it fun and create your own signature non-alcoholic cocktail that all of your guests will love. 

5. Inquire about the sale – Jewelry can be expensive, its a good idea to ask quality jewelry stores about their sales schedule. Catching a great deal on an item at the right time can save you BIG time.

 

 

***Tips from 1000 Best Wedding Bargains

The New BridesMaid’s Dress: Naana B. August 23, 2009

Here at World Bride we celebrate the diversity in brides across the world and we know every bride-to-be and her maids are NOT wearing the same dresses. We were intrigued by this culturally influenced line by a young lady with origins in Ghana who wanted to celebrate the beauty in great fabric and even greater prints.

 

Here are a few of our favorite pieces from the latest collection:

 

 

 

We absolutely loved the fact that each piece is hand-stitched by a group of six women in Ghana and that proceeds from all sales go to the Rural Communities Empowerment Centre in Ghana.

We’ll be doing an in-depth interview on the designer herself, until then you can find our favorite picks and more at NaanaB.com

The Perfect Pout: Scott Barnes August 18, 2009

Scott Barnes Lip Suede in “Sabrina”

 

Nervous about going red? After years (well maybe not quite) of debating we finally happened upon the PERFECT red lip color. This matte lipstick by Scott Barnes creates the perfect color with a rich and bright red, inspired by the cinematic classic “Sabrina”. The best part? This color works well on both light AND dark skin. No more being afraid of red, its now your friend