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 Monday, May 4, 2009 by Fran Hansen How many times have you received a gift and thought to yourself, "what on earth am I going to do with this?" OR, "I wonder who I can give THIS to next Christmas?" I know, I’ve been there and when the person giving you the gift is in your life on a regular basis, it’s hard to not use the item where it can been seen by them, lest they feel you weren’t appreciat...

Published on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 by Ask Fran Encourage your flower girl to wear her latest special occasion dress!    If you plan your wedding far enough in advance be sure the dual use gown is purchased in white which can then later be accessorized with the appropriate ribbon sash to match your wedding colors.  Of course, a colored gown is perfect for your flower girl if the color is complementary to y...

Published on Monday, February 2, 2009 by Fran Hansen Sometimes called a junior bridesmaid, a child some may consider too old to be a “flower girl” can still be invited to be an attendant and walk down the aisle in place of, or instead of a young child who quite likely will make a scene anyway! After assisting in hundreds of weddings, the majority with young children included in the processional, I can tell you tha...