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CLASSIC S'HUG® WITH TUNNEL SLEEVES IN IVORY
It should come as no surprise that women’s schedules are like a juggling act—the day can take us from the bus stop to the office to a dinner party and from a weekend brunch to a wedding celebration. Whatever the event, it means you are now required to dress up (so fun) for multiple occasions in a single day which can be challenging.
To help you save time and money from bu...
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BEST DRESSED GUESTSWedding guest outfit ideas from the experts.
How Formal Should I Go?
While many weddings do call for formal wedding guest attire, "formal" can be ambiguous, especially when "black-tie" isn't specified. To decide what level of formality you choose, the easiest way is to consider the venue, which is essentially what sets the tone and aesthetic of the wedding.
Common Wedding Guest Dress Attire
Here, we’ve de-coded the appropriate attire for 6 common wedding guest dress codes...
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Wedding Guest Etiquette
Getting invited to a wedding is always exciting—a chance to get dressed up, sip some bubbly, and celebrate a pair of close friends or family. But beyond simply checking your calendar and saving the date, here are 10 important rules of wedding guest etiquette.
1) RSVP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Don’t be that annoying guest that needs to be chased for their yay or nay. If you can definitely attend, or definitely can’t, don’t delay in letting the couple know. If you’re unsu...
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Hemming a dress is usually a straightforward process: just pin it to the desired length, trim, press, then sew. When altering a beaded dress, however, things are a little bit more complicated – though not impossible.
How to Hem a Dress With Vertical Rows of Beads
Mark Your New Hem
Take a close look at how the beads are attached. If they’re strung onto the dress in vertical rows, start by marking your new hem: a fabric pencil or chalk is great for this, or if you’re in a bind, a bit of whit...
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THE MICRO WEDDING
What It Means, What to Wear, and Everything Else You Need to Know
What is a Micro Wedding?
It gives you the elements of a traditional wedding with a smaller number of guests, usually 30 or under. But it's up to you to define "micro," which is really more about a vibe than a number. In short, a micro wedding is a more intimate occasion that gives you the opportunity to spend solid time with your nearest and dearest. Bonus: you may have additional budget for decor, dinner, m...
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What to wear, what to pair, and how to decide. Your bridal shower is an unforgettable opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. (It also happens to be a really fun occasion to dress for—you can go bold and bright, rock a favorite print, or embrace iconic white. Shop all bridal shower styles here >
What to Wear
There are absolutely no hard rules about what to wear to your bridal shower—you don’t even have to wear white. If you want to add a twist on tradition, go for a soft flo...
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EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT... BRIDESMAID FASHIONWhat's ahead for Spring/Summer
A NEW PALETTE
Refreshed and reset, with so many choices, from delicate, shimmering pinks to sunset shades inspired by early evening's "golden hour" to muted neutrals. Soft sage, olive and gorgeous dusty blues make an appearance, too. It's all about mixing, so don't be afraid to coordinate colors, switch up silhouettes, add individual accents and have fun!
COWL & HALTER NECKLINES
Simple, elegant and ...
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AKA: elegance, details, ease and comfort
We’re firm believers in the fact that when you feel good, you look beautiful, so when it comes to choosing your mother of the bride or groom shoes for wedding day, we’re all about making sure you’re comfortable, inside and out. Here, our guide to finding the shoes that let you shine.
THE STILETTO
We know you probably know this, but we’ll say it anyway. While that dreamy high arch and irresistibly elegant, very high heel is calling, remember that...
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Our new favorite twist on tradition, (read: yes, you can totally get married in it.)
WHY WE LOVE IT
Whether you’re wearing it to a rehearsal dinner or on the big day,the bridal jumpsuit is always unexpected and forever chic. Its modern,streamlined silhouette lends itself beautifully to accessories, (and it also happens to be one of the easiest pieces ever.)
HOW TO STYLE IT
First answer: any way you want! Second answer: if you’re wearing it on your wedding day, consider an amazing pair of ...
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As in, the gown, the ring, and so. much. more.
THE DETAILS
Starting February 8, we're giving one very lucky bride an Adrianna Papell Platinum Wedding Gown, an Adrianna Papell Diamond Wedding Band from Kay Jewelers, 2 little white dresses, and 4 t-shirt dresses. It's true. And YOU could win. Here's how:You may enter here or via our Instagram channels @adriannapapell and @adriannapapellbridal
FINGERS CROSSED...
If you entered, good luck! In the meantime, we invite you to browse our ...
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Winter is the most popular season of the year to get engaged. As we bundle up inside with our loved ones, we can't help but let ourselves go to a place that's, well, just a little dreamier than normal. Some of the women in our office, as well as some of you out there, may be wondering if a ring is in your not-so-distant future.
Although every couple's path to the alter is unique, we wanted to see if there were any trends out there that may mean your main squeeze is more likely to pop the ...
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