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Dana Gail, a bridal fashion enthusiast, owned and managed a successful couture bridal boutique in San Francisco. With an all access pass to all the big names in bridal fashion, Dana always gets the scoop on the latest trends and what's hot in bridal.

Our Android App is here! Shop-Compare-Share in Style!

We are so excited to announce that our mobile App for Android is now available as a FREE download from the Android Market.  iBridalGown has helped iPhone users walk down the aisle in their perfect wedding gowns, and now it’s available for Android users, too!  This handy little app is designed to minimize frustration by [...]

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A VERY important question to ask before purchasing the gown

How different is the actual gown from the sample? I know it sounds CRAZY, but often the sample dress you are ordering from looks different from the actual gown once it’s made.  This variation can be very slight and hardly noticeable or can be a completely different color or fabric.  Even normal wear and tear [...]

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Top Bridal Trends for Spring 2012

There are some great new bridal trends making their way in for 2012, and some not so great.  Here are a few that have caught my attention: 1. Illusion Neckline The illusion style is created when a sheer, delicate and often embellished layer of fabric is added to cover all or part of the space [...]

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5 things to do before you go dress shopping

Before you set foot inside a bridal salon, here are 5 things you should do to make sure your search runs smoothly! 1. Know the logistics of your wedding. It is best to know where and when your wedding will be. For instance, if it is to be a small, intimate wedding on the beach, [...]

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What is a Trunk Show? Should I attend one?

While running my bridal salon, trunk show season was always my favorite time of year. There was a lot of buzz around the store, and best of all, there were new dresses!!! What is a trunk show? A trunk show is when a designer showcases dresses from their latest or upcoming season. These are new [...]

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Help! I can’t decide between 2 wedding gowns!

It happens so often, but what do you do? How do you decide? In the boutique I would see it all the time – strong confident woman reduced to tears because they simply can’t decide. I’ll never forget one bride of mine who came in 17 times until she finally chose between the 2 gowns. [...]

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I love this Monique L’huillier Spring 2012 Gown!

Let me start by saying Monique L’huillier spring 2012 collection is outstanding. She brought her signature romance to this collection, but balanced well with sophisticated silhouettes and thoughtful details. But honestly, would you expect less from her? Look at this exquisite gown called Peony.

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Bridal Fashion wedding week!

Got my invite to the Couture New York Bridal Fashion Show today! Fashion week is amazing, and you get a special preview and one on one time with Bridal fashion superstars such as Vera Wang, Monique L’huillier, Rivini, and Cymbeline Paris (LOVE THEM!!!) This fabulous week that is complete bliss for the bridal fashion obsessed, [...]

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Wedding Dress Shopping: Where do I begin?

The hardest part is getting started, and this is most certainly true when it comes to shopping for your wedding gown…  Where do I begin?  Where is the best place to start?  When do I start?  What is the best shade of white for my complexion?  What kind of train should i have?  and what [...]

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