We had the pleasure of interviewing Co-Founder and CEO of Unbox the Dress, Grace Lightner, and Marketing Coordinator, Kellie Doran, to learn about the unique company. Unbox the Dress turns your vintage (and modern!) wedding dresses into priceless family heirlooms, ranging from Getting Ready Bridal Robes to Christening Outfits. Keep reading to find out about the “why” behind the brand, the distinct process, read touching stories from customers, and get all of your pertinent questions answered!
Read MoreThe A to Z’s of Bridal Fabrics with NK Bride
Our goal at NK Bride is to give our brides the best experience, and the best product, so they can feel comfortable and confident on the big day. No matter if you know exactly what look you want, but you don’t know what the fabric is called, or if you feel completely lost, a consultation at NK Bride will give you all the clarity you need. Sitting down with brides and discussing design and fabrics is one of our favorite things to do. This guide will help you know the basic fabric types, and if you have more questions, we would love to hear from you.
Read MoreKnowing Quality in Wedding Fashion: What to Look for in a Wedding Gown
If you’re beginning your search for the perfect wedding gown, but you aren’t sure what exactly to look for in a dress, these are some basic elements that can help you understand the quality of a gown. With custom gowns there is a different attention to detail and quality that can give you a good understanding of what is absolutely essential to feel like the price you pay matches the experience you have with your dress. From correct fit, to fabric quality, it can feel overwhelming to approach these milestone garments without a guide. The NK Bride team is here to support you, and give you the absolute best experience, tailored to fit you, and your wedding day dream.
Read MoreAn Elegant Afternoon in a Blooming Blue Garden
The NK Bride team has partnered with the talented Vennissa Scarlett-Bassey, an event designer and wedding planner from Scarlett Expressions, to create a classic wedding in the park. This afternoon filled with florals and pale blues was captured by amazing photographer, Rebecca Lori. This team of professionals made bridal dreams come true, decorating with elegant white roses and gold accents, and capturing a loving, and light-hearted energy with each photo. There was no better location for this shoot then at the charming Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey where the trees were in full bloom.
Read MoreMikaela and Colin's Micro Wedding
They rented out an Airbnb for the ceremony, a modern farmhouse that Mikaela called her dream home. While searching for the venue, she looked for a spectacular house that stands out. The one she chose was modern and clean and was surrounded by rolling hills, an aesthetic that Vermont, where Mikaela was born and raised, is known for.
Read MoreOne Size Doesn't Fit All : Buying The Right Size At The Store Versus A Custom Wedding Dress
The "benefit" of buying a wedding dress versus having one custom made is the fact that you can go to the store, try on the dress, pay, and walk out with it. Or at least try on one in your size and order it.
After talking to one of my recent brides who, prior to seeing me, visited a number of high-end design stores in Manhattan, I was surprised to learn that the experience, in reality, may be very different.
Read MoreBasics of Bustling: Styles and How-to's
It’s totally normal to love the look of long dramatic trains on wedding dresses, but it is also normal to have no clue what to do with that train for the reception. Seamstresses and designers add bustles to long trains to keep brides from tripping, and ruining the dress after the ceremony. The tricky part can be remembering how to bustle the dress up. We’re here to help, these tutorials and explanations can give you a clear idea of how to bustle your dress, or what kind of bustle you want to add.
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