Amsale Design Group Outfits the Perfect Wedding on Grey's Anatomy's 100th Episode May 9, 2009
Amsale's elegant designs have made one of the most sought after couture wedding gown designers in the United States, and won her the reputation as the creator of the modern wedding dress. She is the creative director of the Amsale, Kenneth Pool and Christos bridal collections as well as the Amsale Bridesmaids collection and the most recent addition to the Amsale Design Group collection of labels, Amsale Presents The Little White Dress. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brawling newlyweds accept plea deals May 6, 2009
"I'm in jail in my wedding gown after being beaten and humiliated," a sobbing Mrs. Wielechowski told Common Pleas Judge John A. Zottola before sentencing. "I'm all over the world in the news, and I think that's punishment enough.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Filenes Basement files for bankruptcy May 5, 2009
Filenes Basement, known for its Running of the Brides annual wedding gown sale, was founded more than a century ago in Boston as a place for the Filenes department store to sell excess merchandise. Also in msnbc. (MSNBC -- Business)
Filene's sells Chicago sites to Sears Tower owner, files for Chapter 11 May 5, 2009
Filene's Basement, known for its "Running of the Brides" wedding gown sale, was founded more than a century ago in Boston. In a Chapter 11 filing, the retailer listed liabilities of up to $500 million and assets of up to $100 million. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Amsale Couture Gowns Featured in 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past' Releasing This Weekend May 2, 2009
Amsale's elegant designs have made her the number one couture wedding gown designer in the United States, and won her the reputation as the creator of the modern wedding dress. Though most recognized for her exquisite bridal wear, Amsale has also gained a strong celebrity following for her evening wear, as seen at the Academy Awards and other high profile events on stars such as Kim Basinger, Salma Hayek, Julianna Marguiles, Diane Lane and Vanessa Williams. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Exhibit unveils surprising artifacts May 1, 2009
The items on display range from a 1940s lace wedding gown to more unusual keepsakes, like a Victorian era hair wreath. Marvin s collection includes art nouveau book cover designs and an 1860s caned armchair he found at a garage sale for 12. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
I do ... and I'm gone May 1, 2009
Ottawa performance artist Lainie Towell marched on Parliament Hill last week in her wedding gown with a red door strapped to her back to draw attention to the issue of marriage fraud ... Last week, Ottawa performance artist Lainie Towell drew attention to the issue by putting on her wedding gown, strapping a full-size red door to her back and marching on Parliament Hill. (Globe and Mail)
Heidi Montag's Wedding Gown Was 'Gorgeous,' Richie Rich Says Apr 29, 2009
Critics Choice Awards. The designer wishes the 'Hills' star had gone 'a younger route' than the dress she wore to marry Spencer Pratt. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Smoke ruins 1,000 dresses at Charlotte's Bridal Apr 28, 2009
Prom sales essentially were over, she said, but a trunk show -- displaying the Essence of Australia wedding gown line -- Charlotte s was to host this weekend will have to be relocated. We re not sure what to do, she said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Passion necessary to achieve dreams Apr 28, 2009
It's not an exciting prospect, like searching for the perfect wedding gown. The cap and gown symbolizes embarking on a new path, one that may not include partying on Tuesday nights and celebrating St. Patrick's Day twice a year. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Salma Hayek has romantic Italian wedding Apr 28, 2009
She wore a Balenciaga wedding gown by Nicholas Ghesquiere as she exchanged vows with Pinault, 46, at Venice's opera house La Fenice. The bride, who wore her hair in a bun with a long veil, held a bouquet of orchids and stephanotis with crystals. (MSNBC -- News)
* Gym coach Lee wins marathon race in Ilan County Apr 20, 2009
Among some 5,000 runners who gathered at the start of the races at the Ilan Sports Park was a couple of newlyweds who ran the 5km fun run in tux, wedding gown and sneakers. One man, a 54-year-old bank employee from Taipei identified as Chen Hsi-chin, collapsed just 50m short of the finish in the 10km race and died later in hospital. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Heidi and Spencer to wed... again ... for real! Apr 11, 2009
Montag picked up her wedding gown last week at the Monique Lhuillier boutique in L.A.. When contacted by Access Hollywood, a rep for the couple declined to comment. (MSNBC -- News)
Why Recycle The Osbournes? Apr 7, 2009
The Osbournes pulled a "random" man out of the audience, then presented him with his longtime girlfriend, who came on stage in a wedding gown and threatened "It's over -- unless you marry me tonight." Family and friends and a minister were all pushed in the groom's face. "The marriage union is the closest relationship that can ever exist between two individuals," the preacher declared. (Human Events Online)
Big spenders add sparkle to Chinese wedding market Apr 3, 2009
Some cancel the wedding motorcade and splurge on wedding gowns, while others save on food for a luxurious honeymoon vacation abroad ... While canceling the wedding motorcade, she insisted on buying a customized wedding gown ... Perfect&Decorated, a wedding gown and makeup chain, earned 1. (Xinhuanet, China)
Filene's Basement scrambles for cash Apr 2, 2009
She would not rule out filing for bankruptcy protection or finding new buyers as options for the brand, known for its annual "Running of the Brides" wedding gown sale. "We are considering all alternatives," Davis said. (Boston Globe)
Thedesire to save money has couples saying 'I do' Mar 29, 2009
Although Golden loves her wedding gown, it came off the clearance rack at Eva s Bridal Center in Oak Creek. I put it on layaway till I paid it off, she said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
They reached out to help and found each other Mar 25, 2009
Other volunteers had cleaned and scraped a ladder so the bride wouldn't get her wedding gown dirty climbing to the roof. The groom wore a tuxedo, a local minister officiated and a fiddler joined them on the roof to provide the music. (CNN)
Wentworth gets laughs from psychotherapy Mar 22, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum to play Darien Lake Performing Arts Center Oon June 4 in Darien Lake, N.Y. Tickets on sale March 21 at livenation. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Business of the Month: Twice as Nice consignment shop Mar 21, 2009
I opened it and found a beautiful wedding gown and the prettiest rose-covered, handmade crocheted afghan I had ever seen. I still have it, and love it. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
'Head Case' heads for laughs from psychotherapy Mar 17, 2009
For example, during the session with Gray, this bride-to-be is being fitted for her wedding gown. Other guest stars in the 10-episode season include Jeff Probst, Hugh Hefner, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, Larry Miller, Paulina Porizkova and Jerry Seinfeld, plus "Desperate Housewives" creator Marc Cherry in an intervention with James Denton, who is protesting a plan that his "Housewives" character, the macho plumber Mike Delfino, should come out as a gay man. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Celebrities are working extra hard to protect their privacy Mar 14, 2009
Yet two weeks later, the pair have not publicly confirmed that they are married, even after photos of Bundchen in a wedding gown at St. Monica Church appeared on the cover of US Weekly. "I'm sure when he speaks to the media he'll address any questions that they have," says Patriots spokesman Stacey James. (Boston Globe)
L-S faculty to put on annual Variety Show Mar 12, 2009
A: Tom Danko (science teacher) dancing in a wedding gown, Dr. Ritchie on guitar accompanied in song by his daughter, Iain Ryrie rocking out on rhythm guitar accompanied by his son on guitar, and a musical finale featuring teachers in hula skirts. Q: Do you think that students view their teachers differently after seeing them on stage in a different venue. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Dressing an American icon Mar 8, 2009
While Fry was making Shelly's actual wedding gown 13 years ago, she also made a miniature version of it to adorn a Barbie doll. Both Knight's gown and the one tailored to fit Barbie feature satin fabric and elaborate lace and beadwork. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Album Review: Emma Cook's Hit & Run Mar 7, 2009
"I'll be the one in the kitchen with no panties on. You know I'll be wearing leather under my wedding gown.". Without spewing hate or bitter resentment, she manages to assert herself without sacrificing the wit that gives her music mainstream accessibility. (Suite101.com)
Could Charlie Baker rescue the state's GOP? Mar 5, 2009
Like a bride-to-be poised to hit the Filene's Basement wedding gown sale, Baker looked almost ready to suit up in 2006. But, due to family obligations, not to mention a primary opponent with a family fortune, he opted out. (Boston Globe)
Gay activists march in Calif. ahead of showdown Mar 5, 2009
AP Photo - A speaker wearing a wedding gown addresses the crowd at a rally against Proposition 8 outside City Hall in San Francisco, Wednesday, March 4, 2009. The California Supreme Court is preparing to hear legal arguments Thursday on Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment that eliminated the right of same-sex couples to marry. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Going to town on expensive gowns Mar 2, 2009
Lorena Shawgo, 34, of Callery, bought an ivory, sleeveless wedding gown for her upcoming marriage on June 23. She and her fiance, Don Adams, are raising three boys (two from his first marriage and one from her's) and Ms. Shawgo said she had no intent of "spending thousands on a wedding dress." She only spent $50 but the dress's price tag read $2,200. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jade Goody says 'Now I'm ready to go to Heaven' Feb 24, 2009
She wore a 4,000 Manuel Moto wedding gown donated by Mohamed Fayed, the owner of Harrods. At the reception guests drank pink champagne, while they were treated to performances by the bands Sugababes and Incognito. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Goody weds Jack Tweed - off camera Feb 23, 2009
Goddy wore a 3,500-pound cream silk wedding gown specially made by Spanish designer Pronovias featuring a pouch for her morphine drip, and managed to keep standing throughout the 45-minute ceremony. Following the wedding ceremony, the couple released a flock of doves to symbolise their love, before celebrating with speeches and fireworks. (India Times)
One vacation changed their lives Feb 14, 2009
But the couple was madly in love and Telma busied herself during the day shopping for a wedding gown and ladies finery for the honeymoon. I stayed for a month, Telma said. (Santa Maria Times)
Kristy Swanson weds Lloyd Eisler Feb 8, 2009
Swanson, 39, wore a strapless ivory wedding gown by Amy Michelson and shoes by Carmen Steffens as she walked down the aisle to Van Morrison's "Crazy Love." Eisler, 45, wore a tux by Nicole Miller. During the ceremony, the couple and their combined children placed individual flowers in a vase, symbolizing a family bouquet. (MSNBC -- News)
New business takes Lake Gaston to cleaners Feb 8, 2009
Kristen says Town and Country Lakeside will provide regular drycleaning services along with alterations, leather and suede, rug cleaning, shirt laundry, comforter and window treatment cleaning, wedding gown preservation and tuxedo rentals. Town and Country is open during regular business hours Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Say I do to a green wedding Feb 7, 2009
More and more brides are seeing the wedding gown as a humongous expense for something theyre going to wear on one day. Go onto Craigslist. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Immersed in wedding plans, and then cancer Feb 7, 2009
I flashed forward to an image of me in a wedding gown with a shaved head. Just what every groom wants, I thought. (MSNBC -- Health)
Lodi wedding planner gives tips for successful day Apr 1, 2008
It really helps the wedding gown pop. A lot are having entertainment other than a DJ, such as a string quartet. And, with wedding favors, they are trying to find something that will be a keepsake. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
How Britain fell for the French First Lady Mar 28, 2008
And while, sadly, we weren't privy to her Hermes wedding gown, it is unlikely that it would have been remotely fashiony. Bruni has proved herself to be brilliantly consistent with the colour palette of her wardrobe. (Guardian Unlimited -- Politics)
Renewal Of Vows Can Earn Wows Even On Tight Budget - 3/27/2008 Mar 27, 2008
I wore a secondhand wedding gown. My daughter and I shopped for decorations (instead of flowers) at the dollar store. (FOX23.com, OK)
Review of 'Avenue Q' Mar 27, 2008
Ai s Christmas Eve is hysterical confusing her r s and l s and getting to wear the ultimate fashion-victim wedding gown. Benoit comes across as an overstuffed plush toy who derives as much hammy pleasure from his own outlandishly broad performances as you will. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Black Wedding Dress - Why Not? Mar 21, 2008
How can you rock a black wedding gown the right way. The idea of a black wedding dress might make some women cringe, but to an unconventional bride to be, a black wedding gown could be the one ... Try going for a blend between cocktail dress and traditional wedding gown. (Suite101.com)
Affordable Wedding Dresses Mar 21, 2008
When looking for an inexpensive wedding gown, don t be afraid to try on something out of your price range just ask the sales attendant if there is anything similar that is on sale ... Here s a tip if you re looking to buy your wedding gown online ... These dresses are usually from the designer s newest wedding gown line and haven t even hit the stores yet. (Suite101.com)
Kellers dress up the downtown Mar 15, 2008
Wedding gown rentals vary and bridesmaid s dresses start at 79, alterations included. Keller and his wife, Patti, are operating the business. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Race track weddings Mar 10, 2008
She said she had hoped to wear a wedding gown in the same pattern, but track rules prohibited dresses and open-toe shoes on the speedway. Instead, brides and grooms came decked out in their NASCAR wear. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Madonna leads class into rock hall Mar 8, 2008
When Madonna was writhing around onstage in a wedding gown to "Like a Virgin" years ago, the last place you'd expect to see her was in something called the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Time has a way of changing things. (The Advocate)
Cox, Crowley united in marriage (29) Mar 2, 2008
The bride wore a tea length wedding gown featuring ivory lace trimmed in champagne ribbon. A custom seashell tiara accented her bridal veil. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
'Wedding Event' today! Feb 25, 2008
In addition to drawings and refreshments, enjoy music and a wedding gown display by the Fashion Museum. The first 25 bridal couples to register will receive a free gift. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Save money on weddings, big parties Feb 24, 2008
Check out department stores when prom season ends: You might find sophisticated prom dresses that work for a wedding gown, said Naylor. To save on high-end gowns, wedding planner Samantha Goldberg advises brides to sign up for trunk shows at department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue or wedding retailers like Kleinfeld Bridal. (Montana Standard, MT)
Haley Markham, 18, poses on the runway Saturday, modeling a white strapless and floor length wedding gown during the Lake City Malls Bridal Expo Contest. MICHAEL MITSEFF/Lake City Reporter Feb 24, 2008
Haley Markham, 18, poses on the runway Saturday, modeling a white strapless and floor length wedding gown during the Lake City Malls Bridal Expo Contest ... Published: Sunday, February 24, 2008 6:09 AM EST Haley Markham, 18, poses on the runway Saturday, modeling a white strapless and floor length wedding gown during the Lake City Malls Bridal Expo Contest. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Dream Wedding Doesn't Have To Cost Fortune Feb 23, 2008
Other little ways to save are by doing your own hair and makeup and checking bridesmaid's dress racks for your wedding gown. Naylor said many of the styles come in white and can be significantly less money. (Click2Houston, TX)
I Blew -- I Mean, I Do Feb 17, 2008
If one bride felt lighter than air in her wedding gown, her groom certainly felt like air itself as 19 couples renewed their vows near Columbus. Sheila Smith's husband, Bob, had to go away on business and couldn't make the Valentine's Day recommitment service at Grove City United Methodist Church. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Blow-Up Doll Serves as Stand-In for Groom Feb 17, 2008
GROVE CITY, Ohio If one bride felt lighter than air in her wedding gown, her groom certainly felt like air itself as 19 couples renewed their vows near Columbus. Sheila Smith's husband, Bob, had to go away on business and couldn't make the Valentine's Day recommitment service at Grove City United Methodist Church. (Fox News -- Politics)
Couples get married on Valentine's Day Feb 15, 2008
Leslie Calhoun was dressed in a beautiful wedding gown with a deep red sash and carried a bouquet that matched her strapless gown perfectly. Children Sophie, Jaylie and Noah watched as their parents recited their vows. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Bride Dies In Husband's Arms During Dance Feb 13, 2008
Fellow teachers provided the wedding gown, the flowers and decorations. One of them, an ordained minister, performed the ceremony. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Eli Manning had to escape a huge shadow to find his time in limelight Feb 3, 2008
In that surreal and circus-like atmosphere, both Super Bowl quarterbacks received marriage proposals from a TV reporter in a wedding gown. I m a one-woman man, Brady cooed while jilting his potential bride, then continuing the banter for a few more seconds. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Roundup of events Feb 2, 2008
Published on: 01/31/2008. Southeastern Flower Show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wedding trends| Jan 31, 2008
Although the addition of black ribbon or lace to white wedding dresses is still popular, and indeed can look stunning, somehow I don't think he will have many takers for all-black wedding gowns ... Over the years I have often thought of Ralph's words as I have watched wedding gown designs change from slinky (when the economy was down) to full ball-gown styles, when it was buoyant. (iAfrica.com)
Latest Edition of Bride Magazine Includes a Guide to Wedding Planning Jan 31, 2008
Learn what kind of wedding gown suits you -- made-to-measure, made-to-order or ready-to-wear -- in Bride's special feature ... Bride's three titles, Melbourne Bride, Sydney Bride and Australian Bride, have continued to provide information brides need, such as stylish wedding gown fashion and product shoots, helpful feature articles, real-life wedding stories and spreads full of ideas for everything from great wedding photos to delicate bomboniere ... stylish wedding gown. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The weird and the wacky Jan 30, 2008
laughed off a marriage proposal Tuesday from a woman in a white wedding gown and flowing veil during Super Bowl XLII media day at University of Phoenix Stadium, where the sports media were joined as usual by unusual representatives from around the world. With a pack of reporters around Brady, Ines Gomez Mont, 24, of TV Azteca in Mexico, sat on the shoulders of two assistants and shouted her proposal to the New England Patriots quarterback. (USA Today -- Sports)
Patriots' QB Brady Still Gimpy Jan 30, 2008
In a lighter moment, TV Azteca reporter Ines Gomez Mont showed up for media day Tuesday dressed in a wedding gown, and proposed to Brady. He declined, but did sign an autograph for her. (Suite101.com)
Carucci: Brady reaches perfection ? again Jan 30, 2008
He was bombarded with a wide range of questions -- including a marriage proposal from a woman, dressed in a wedding gown, from a Mexican television network -- and handled them all with the smoothness and grace of someone who had done this three times before. That included a polite refusal to the marriage offer. (ESPN -- Football News)
Bridal Fair pleases brides-to-be, vendors Jan 29, 2008
In addition to wedding gowns and wedding party gowns, the show featured a first communion gown and veil, prom dresses and tuxedos ... Madeline Leake owns the business and supplies gowns for the wedding gown and prom gown fashion show. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Brides Against Cancer gown sale coming to High Point Jan 25, 2008
Brides to be will be able to get designer wedding gowns at discount prices and help women with breast cancer at the Brides Against Breast Cancer charity wedding gown sale. The sale will be held Saturday, Feb. 9 and Sunday, Feb. 10 at Sherrod House at 1100 N. Main St. in High Point. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
POLITICAL PARTY TIME! Jan 24, 2008
And Tricia still has her Oleg Cassini wedding gown and still fits into it after 36 years. DO YOU believe any of the following. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Orths find local setting relaxing, perfect Jan 24, 2008
Her wedding gown was the dress worn by her mother in 1979. My grandmother had kept all her daughters' wedding dresses. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
'27 Dresses' Star Katherine Heigl Tells It Like It Is – But Gets the Lyrics Wrong Jan 22, 2008
27 Dresses' Star Katherine Heigl Tells It Like It Is But Gets the Lyrics Wrong By: Scott Huver Monday, January 21, 2008 10:36 PM CST Katherine Heigl successfully made it down the aisle, but the woman she plays in the highly anticipated romantic comedy 27 Dresses has considerably more trouble, with a closet full of freakish bridesmaid frocks but not a wedding gown of her own. Never one to self-edit, Katie gives Hollywood. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
