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As the days grow longer and the temperature rises, the bridal world is preparing for Fall weddings. This means new dresses in new colors and styles! Let’s take a look at what is trending for Fall 2016 weddings! Metallics! Rose gold is quickly becoming a popular color among fall wedding palettes. You will spot tablecloths, candleholders, and even bridesmaids dresses as soon as the leaves start to fall (and maybe before!) To quote Harriette Rose Katz, “they can be elegant, whimsical, ethereal or even very natural.” Long tables! Large round tables can make a reception space feel empty. To combat...

We love traditions at The Bridal Cottage! We also love personalization. So, of course, the personalization of traditions is our favorite! What do we mean? Well, we’re glad that you asked! Everyone has heard the phrase, “Something borrowed, something blue, something old, something new, sixpence in your shoe”. But how do you actually incorporate each of these ideas into your wedding to create a cohesive, unique moment? Something Blue’ can be your something borrowed. It can be your something old and something new too (unfortunately only a sixpence can be a sixpence…) Choosing blue accents in your wedding creates a...

We LOVE our job! We also love being your local bridal store! We love getting to know our brides… and we want for you to know us too! This month, we would like to introduce you to Bridal Cottage Manager and Consultant, Melissa! Melissa has been working at The Bridal Cottage for 3-years and has gained a lot of bridal wisdom in her time here! We asked Melissa questions about her experiences at The Bridal Cottage and we would like to share them with you: What inspired you to become a Bridal Cottage Consultant? “I wanted to become a bridal...

At The Bridal Cottage we always say that there are no fashion faux pas when you’re the bride… however, we do believe that there are fashion faux pas for your bridesmaids and accessories! As a bride, you don’t want it to seem like your bridesmaids are competing with your dress. You want your ladies to compliment YOU! You also want to incorporate accessories that accent your vision well, completing your unique look! Our experienced Consultants have recommendations to go with your bridal gown: The classic ballgown with full-sparkle bodice: Pair your bridal gown with a large, elegant necklace and a...

As the days become longer and we dive into summer, Bridal World (as we like to call it) welcomes WINTER! Brides are planning for their fall and winter 2015 weddings. But winter just seems too far away… or too close, more likely! :) When all of the flowers are in full bloom, it’s hard to imagine winter-rich colors and the many combinations sure to compliment your brumal nuptials! So, we’ve done the research for you! Winter-inspired color trends have been set and we are in love. We’ve collected our favorite color combinations as a guide for our Bridal Cottage Brides:...