Published on Thursday, December 2, 2010 by Ask Fran To be chosen as a best man is always considered to be an honor.  Traditionally, the best man’s shoes are filled by someone who is very dear or close to the groom. He is usually someone the groom trusts deeply and will be his main source of support throughout the entire occasion.  It is the best man’s role to stand by the groom's side before, during and aft...

Published on Monday, February 22, 2010 by Ask Fran Every year, new styles start popping up for the wedding season. While most of the attention goes to the wedding gowns themselves, you can find some incredible new looks in the 2010 styles for bridesmaid dresses as well. Here are a few of the hottest fashion trends this year: Strapless: MIA For years, strapless gowns have been the big seller in bridesmaids and we...

Published on Monday, February 15, 2010 by Ask Fran While the wedding should be all about the bride, there’s no reason to force your bridesmaids into layers of chiffon that hide all of their curves and attributes as well. Why can’t all of you look stunning walking down the aisle? If you’re confident enough in your own fierceness, here are some ideas for bridesmaid dresses that could make your whole bridal par...

Published on Sunday, February 14, 2010 by Ask Fran Stardust CZ Bridal Chandelier Earrings Looking for just the perfect earrings to set the mood for a spectacular bridal look?  Well, search no further!  These exquisite earrings include a dazzling array of cubic zirconium crystals, and are the perfect way to add dramatic sparkle to your wedding day ensemble! Stardust CZ Bridal Chandelier Earrings Eye-catching and ...

Published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 by Ask Fran As a bride-to-be, one of the most difficult decisions you will face will be to determine the number of attendants you should have.  Obviously, there will need to be fewer attendants than guests, even though you don’t want to make any of your family or friends feel left out. Think about who you want to be closest to you during the preparation and the celeb...

Published on Monday, January 11, 2010 by Ask Fran On occasion the bride-to-be likes to choose the hairstyles for her bridesmaids, but it’s not always an easy task. It is nearly impossible to find bridesmaids whose hair is the same length and whose faces are shaped the same, making it difficult to select one hair style for all of them.  Look on the internet for attractive hairstyles for different lengths...

Published on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 by Ask Fran A Holiday Season Wedding = Double the Fun The holiday and winter season is a mélange of food, drinks and parties to go to.  Fashion garb range from fuzzy, Christmas-themed sweaters to glitzy gowns.  For wedding celebrations happening during the holiday season, guests are often at a loss as to what clothes to wear.  Here are a few hints to bring your usual o...

Published on Sunday, October 25, 2009 by Fran Hansen Ordering all your male attendants formal wear from one shop puts you in a position to ask for something extra, so be sure to request that your groom’s tuxedo be included at no additional cost to you. I MEAN ABSOLUTELY FREE!! Also ask for multiple discounts and because of intense competition between tux shops they will almost always make you a good deal!  If one...

Published on Friday, October 9, 2009 by Fran Hansen Bridal shops nearly always have a sale rack and if you don’t see it when you walk in don’t be afraid to ask!  Do take advantage of these sales – or ask for a discount if one isn’t offered!   Bridal shop owners have “minimums” they have to buy each “season” from the manufacturers they deal with.  This often means tens of thousands of dollars...

Published on Sunday, October 4, 2009 by Fran Hansen Renting you wedding gown was big business in the late 80’s, early 90’s before major discount bridal retailers became all the rage.  Once large discount retailers came on the scene it became less popular to rent because gown prices dropped for the seriously budget-minded bride.  After all, if you could get a wedding dress for $99 at a retail chain, why rent a gow...