Category Archives: Bridal dresses

The Recessionista’s reviews and new about bridal wear and dresses. Features includes special sales, news and product reviews.

Toilet Paper, Yes, Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses

Pictured: Toilet Paper Wedding Gown Winner in her Bohemian Cupcake gown. We’ve all seen or heard about some of the crazy designer challenges on Project Runway where they make a contestant make a dress from candy wrappers, a burlap bag or some other  rough material.  I’m surprised we haven’t seen an episode featuring a toilet [...]

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Glee Look on a Budget: Rachel Berry’s Bridesmaids in Merona for Target

Pictured: Rachel Berry’s Bridesmaids “Gleek” Out in Merona for Target dresses. (credit Lea Michele@msleamichele)  If you read here you know that I don’t love everything that Target produces for fashion.   But every now and then, they produce a winner in their Merona for Target line. Merona has really stepped up their line since designer Isaac [...]

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Anthropologie Launches Bridal Collection Online: BHLDN.com

Urban Outfitters, the parent company of one of my favorite, but pricey brands, Anthropologie, has launched an online collection of Bridal dresses. Move over Vera Wang , J. Crew and The Limited too. The new online boutique is called www.bhldn.com.  The site offers a collection of  wedding gowns (some very vintage inspired), bridesmaid dresses, party [...]

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J Crew’s New Bridal Salon is Online and on Madison Avenue

Pictured: J Crew’s Thea Bridal Dress (photo courtesy of J Crew) Did you know that J Crew is now selling wedding dresses? I had no idea until I was in New York last week for BlogHer.  Yes, J Crew has now opened a wedding boutique on Madison Ave and online.  My good friend Jorli has already [...]

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Sponsored Post: Gilt Groupe Wedding Shop on March 12-14

Tomorrow designer shopping club Gilt Groupe is kicking off a sale of dresses and accessories for brides.  Its all about your big, fat recessionista wedding. This is good news to brides trying to get an amazing dress without breaking the bank. After all, getting married and throwing a wedding party is an expensive affair.   [...]

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Recessionista Wedding Deals: Sample Sales Coming Up!

Lately, I’ve had email from several readers who are planning what they call “Recessionista Weddings.” These fashionable fruggies still want to get married, but they don’t want to pay full price for a great gown, catering or flowers. In short, they don’t want to start off their married lives broke! In order to try to [...]

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