Charli (in black shirt) treating her girls to a post-dress shopping brunch.
Calling all bridezillas! I’ve seen one too many brides abuse their bridesmaids and I’ve had it with the disrespect. Ladies, are you serious? Yes, when you’re getting married things are supposed to be all about you, but you can’t be the star of the show if there’s no supporting cast. If you want your girls to stick around, you’re going to have to give them some respect. I know you love them, because if you didn’t you wouldn’t have chosen them to be by your side at the altar. The question is, do you care enough about them to make sure the best day of your life isn’t their worst? I think you do, so I’m going to suggest a few simple gestures that can go a long way when it comes to showing them your appreciation. I present to you, my guide to spoiling your bridesmaids. [click to continue…]
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Introducing Nicole and Marcus Mayo!
Bride: Nicole Manns, 28
Groom: Marcus Mayo, 27
Occupations: Manns, doctoral candidate; Mayo, financier
Homebase: New York City
Wedding Date: June 19, 2010
Wedding Location: Ceremony: First Unitarian Church, Germantown, Pennsylvania; Reception: The Downtown Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [click to continue…]
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Charli is weave ready!
Dress? Check. Accessories? Check. Hair? Help!
Like most brides, I’m after one thing and one thing only: sheer perfection! From the rings on the napkins to the polish on my nails, I’m praying that on my wedding day every detail will be just right. Now, the reality is having everything go my way is probably a fantasy, but for me, there are a few details that must be flawless. (No exceptions.) My list is short, and having the right hairstyle tops it. [click to continue…]
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A stunning gown by Marchesa, just one of the many fab designers that will be available on this new site.
Yesterday I read some pretty fantastic news in the world of bridal. Women’s Wear Daily revealed that The Aisle New York will make its debut late next month. The site’s founders: Mark Ingram, Shara Levy, David Yassky and Deborah Moses are all bridal industry vets and it appears as though they’re bringing the fire with this new endeavor. Want proof? The site will feature labels from fashion bigwigs like Oscar de la Renta, Monique Lhuillier, Marchesa, Angel Sanchez and Jenny Packham. [click to continue…]
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Charli: The Incredible Shrinking Bride
If you clicked on this post because you’re tired of popping diet pills, losing money on gym memberships you rarely use, and drinking concoctions that taste awful, I’ll be honest with you. I’m not about to preach about some secret diet. I didn’t do anything you haven’t tried before. [click to continue…]
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