When You Need The Perfect Shoe: Nordstrom

Once you find "the dress," the next thing is the shoe shopping. I know how agonizing it can be to find the perfect shoes to go with your dress. You want them to be fab but you also know that there will be dancing... lots of dancing. So you also want a pair that may make it through the night. So of course, I am here to help. Nordstrom is one of my favorite stores for shoes. If you live here in D.C., you know what I mean. Especially the Nordstrom in Tyson's Corner and Pentagon City. So here are picks from Nordstrom. I made sure to add a few with color!

Linea Paolo


Via Spiga


Stuart Weitzman




Poetic Licence


Pelle Moda



Me, too


Max Studio



Martinez Valero


Kate Spade

NY/NJ Brides: Saavy Haavy Wedding Event

Please check out the Savvy Havvy Having It All Bridal Event...with a purpose on May 11, 6-9 PM @ Senses NY Salon

Brides unite for an evening of beauty, fun, and social awareness in the intimate setting of Senses NY Salon & Spa. Meet with NYC's savviest people in the bridal business as they share everything from hair and makeup tips to money-saving tricks for your wedding. A Q &A with event planner Stella Inserra (featured on "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway") will give brides the exclusive dish on planning an amazing wedding without breaking the bank. Brides.com astrologer Ophira Edut (author of Love Zodiac and resident astrologer on E! "The Daily 10") will entertain guest with free personal astrology readings.

A suggested donation of $10 goes towards Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS), a nonprofit that empowers and transforms women's lives by providing guidance, housing, and programs for girls ages 12-21 who have been sexually exploited.). Many brides opt to use their wedding day as platform to fundraise for their favorite non-profit by asking guests to make a donation instead of purchasing the traditional gift. This event presents the perfect opportunity for brides to start making a difference before their wedding day-and to have fun doing it.

Guests will mingle with NYC top vendors and enjoy complimentary food, drinks, goodie bags, exclusive discount packages from featured vendors, raffles, giveaways, and much more. Just show up and have fun!

Finally - The Daily Candy Does Weddings

I adore Daily Candy. They come up with the most amazing stuff and have some great weekly specials. Well, finally they are moving into the wedding arena. Check their new site out here. Enjoy!

Martha Stewart and Crane and Co. Will Be Making Beautiful Music Together

Martha Stewart Stationery Weddings in conjunction with Crane & Co. is creating a new line of stationery, the Martha Stewart Stationery Weddings collection. It will feature 24 invitation suites comprised of invitations, save-the-dates, and response cards in a range of styles designed to showcase Martha’s unique style and Crane’s timeless elegance. A distinctive selection of papers will include new calligraphic motifs and flourishes, decorative scrollwork, embroidery inspired designs, and hand-engraved details. It will also include a complete range of accessories, such as wedding programs, place cards, menu cards, thank you cards and table accessories. Couples may customize their designs through engraving, thermography, letterpress, lithography, and foil-stamping. In addition, the collection features papers that are tree-free, 100% cotton or contain post-consumer recycled content, and are FSC or Green Seal certified. For more information visit, Martha Stewart Weddings.

Last Minute Details on the eBay Bride

Kelly Gray of Virginia Beach, known to locals as the “eBay Bride,” is planning to walk down the aisle on April 19, 2009. She defrayed some of the costs of her wedding by posting the last bridesmaid’s spot on eBay last June. Quickly gaining national attention, the auction closed out at $5,700 with Diet Dr. Pepper and then doubling the donation to $10,000. This generous offer sparked vast interest and resulted in local Virginia Beach community involvement and donations that have exceeded more than Kelly and Karl could have ever wished for. In addition, she has had bridesmaids dresses, jewelry, tuxedos, flowers, cake, DJ services, hair and makeup, photography and wedding programs all donated by local vendors to help the financial burden of her upcoming special day. Read all about it here.

The Sexiness That Lies Underneath: Made by Niki

There has to be something sexy underneath on your wedding day. The thought of your lingerie on your wedding day will probably drive your groom just a little crazy. That's exactly what we want, right? So Made by Niki has the perfect option - their limited edition Rosary bra and panty set. Very sexy, girl. Get yours here.

Well Spun Weddings Spins Hitched on Film

If you are getting married and want a quality wedding video that is more affordable, then Well Spun Weddings introduces Hitched on Film. Check it out.

The Beauty of Eco Bridal Gowns: Natural Bridals

I saw this dress on the Etsy update and I had to post about it. Not only is it made from bamboo and organic cotton jersey with hand made organic linen flowers and hemp/silk charmeuse details, it is simply gorgeous. Get it at Natural Bridals.

It's A Contest For You and For Me

Okay ladies. This is a giveaway for you and for me.

What You Could Win
You can win a three-night Dream Honeymoon for two at one of Sandals tropical resorts. Sandals has been voted World's Best Honeymoon Resort for the past eight years in a row. Imagine scenic settings where the ultimate of everything is within your reach. Including the most luxurious rooms and suites with exquisite views, along with thoughtful amenities. Each Sandals resort features a wide choice of international gourmet dining experiences, complimented by free-flowing premium spirits, served by a staff whose greatest pleasure is making you smile.

The Sandals Dream Honeymoon Giveaway will end on May 20th, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. ET. The drawing for the giveaway will take place on or about May 22nd, 2009.

What I Could Win
For every person that signs up using my unique link, you will add to my tally. The blogger with the most signups wins a brand-new iPod Touch or is entered to win Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder.

So help yourself and The Bridal Wishlist win by clicking here to enter the contest. Good Luck to You All!

LEGAL STUFF: There is a $25.00 fee applicable per room per night that the winner must pay to redeem the 3-night stay at the Sandals or Beaches resort.

UPDATE: That Touch of Sparkle: Karen Millen

Update on these fabulous shoes. Karen Millen just opened a store here in Georgetown so I decided to check the store locator. To my great joy, she has stores here in the states. So brides if you live in these cities, you should check to see if they have these amazing shoes. The shoes are called Diamante.

Beverly Center, Los Angeles
Beverly Center, Los Angeles, 8500 Beverly Boulevard, Unit 746, Beverly Centre, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.
Tel: 310 659 8220

Copley Place, Boston
Copley Place, 100 Huntington Avenue, Unit D15, Boston, MA 02116, USA.
Tel: 617 262 4111

Dallas Galleria
13350 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1345, Dallas Texas, TX 75240, USA.
Tel: 972 386 8300

Fashion Valley Mall, San Diego
7007 Friars Road, Space 835, San Diego, USA, CA 92108, USA.
Tel: 619 683-2140

Georgetown, Washington DC
1259 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
Tel: 202 333 0280

Lenox Square, Atlanta
Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road,, Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326, USA.
Tel: 404 869 9069

Natick, Boston
1245 Worcester Street, Suite 3061, Natick, MA 01760, USA.
Tel: 508 651 0633

San Francisco centre, CA
845 Market Street, Space167, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.
Tel: 415 975 0811

SoHo, New York City
112-114 Prince Street, Soho, New York, NY 10012, USA.
Tel: 212 334 8492

The Mall, Shorts Hill
Short Hills Mall, 1200 Morris Turnpike, Space D143, Short Hills, NJ 07078, USA.
Tel: 973 467 7845

Tysons Galleria, Tysons
Tysons Galleria, 1801 G International Drive, McLean, VA 22102, USA.
Tel: 703 790 3120

Wrentham Premium Outlets
1 premium Outlets Boulevard, Suite 347, Wrentham, MA 02093, USA.
Tel: 508 384 0753

That Sexiness Beneath: Sandmaiden

You know that I love lingerie. So I definitely fell in love with these beautiful pieces at Sandmaiden. So sexy and dainty - exactly how lingerie should be. I also love the color choices. Get yours here.

The Modern Wrap: Toccata

These boleros and capelets from Toccata are simply gorgeous. I was stopped in my tracks because these are breathtaking. The first one is my absolute favorite. What a perfect accessory. Get one here.

The Dainty Wrap: Beth Todd Creatz

This capelet is so dainty and absolutely beautiful - made by the hands of Beth Todd. You just have to love handmade. Would look amazing with your strapless dress. Get it at Beth Todd Designz

OMG! I have finally reached 1,000 Posts

I didn't even know it but I reached one thousand posts with the Karen Millen post. Yeah. That put such a smile on my face. This blog and my fashion blog mean so much to me. I pour my heart and soul into these blogs. I scoured the internet to bring you ladies the best of the best so that you can have fabulous weddings or help you find your inner fashionista. I want to thank everyone that follows my blogs and for everyone that follows me on Twitter. I appreciate you guys more than you know. I have been promising a giveaway soon. So we will be celebrating my 1,000 post with a giveaway next week. Stay tuned.

Going Short: Christian Cota

I love long flowing gowns but I also like a short beautiful dress as an alternative dress. I believe that if you have the legs, flaunt 'em. This gorgeous dress is by Christian Cota.


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That Touch of Sparkle: Karen Millen

These shoes left me speechless. That is very hard to do. These are drop dead gorgeous from British designer, Karen Millen. Unfortunately, she does not yet ship to the states but I would still give them a call to see if there are any US retailers carrying this fab style.

Sexy, Sexy: Victoria's Secret Bridal Collection

This is new to Victoria's Secret's bridal collection. It is so dainty yet deadly sexy. Get it here.

That's A Betsey: Betsey Johnson Jewelry

Wow! I only thought that Betsey Johnson did outrageous. Who would have know that she could also do traditional and elegant. Get a pair at Nordstrom.

More Than Bridal Gowns: Vera Wang Jewelry

Most of you bridal divas know that Vera Wang also designs jewelry. Here is a necklace from her latest collection. I love the mix of tulle, ribbons, and crystals. It's gorgeous. Get it at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Shoes Too Fabulous For Words: Christian Louboutin

You can never, ever go wrong with red soles and Christian Louboutin. Are these amazing bridal shoes or what? I would wear a shorter dress just so that everyone could see my gorgeous shoes. But that is just me because I am a shoe freak. Get 'em at Neiman Marcus.