CUBICLE CHAT: We’re Moving! (Our Blog)
July 1, 2009
BRIDES magazine’s blog is moving to a new site today! Visit us at: brides.com/blog/weddedbits/brides_magazine/ for all future postings. We’ll be giving you the same great information, helpful tips, and quick ‘n’ easy ideas—all at a new, even more user-friendly location. Come back daily for updates! –Jackie, Cubicle Chat
CUBICLE CHAT: Tune in Tonight for a BRIDES Makeover!
June 30, 2009
Watch tonight to see Christina's transformation from army fatigues to wedding ready.
Tonight on TNT‘s new reality show, Wedding Day, BRIDES comes to the rescue as an Army captain on leave from Iraq has just days to go from battle-ready to bridal. Our editors jump into action, helping her find the perfect wedding gown, choose gorgeous accessories, decide on a romantic hairstyle, and figure out her makeup. Tune in at 8:00, EST, to see the amazing transformation–and one extraordinary wedding! –Sally, Cubicle Chat
CUBICLE CHAT: BRIDES Does a Makeover!
June 29, 2009
Christina getting hair and makeup done.
Tomorrow, BRIDES comes to the rescue on Wedding Day, TNT‘s new reality show that gives couples their dream celebration, as an Army captain on leave from Iraq has just days to go from battle-ready to bridal. Our editors jump into action, helping her find the perfect wedding gown, choose gorgeous accessories, decide on a romantic hairstyle, and figure out her makeup. How does she look? You’ve got to see it to believe it! Tune in on Tuesday, June 30th, at 8 P.M. EST! –Sally, Cubicle Chat
UN-VEILED: Custom Wedding Shoes
June 26, 2009
A classic shoe creation designed by yours truly!
Custom wedding shoes that won’t break the bank? I just discovered that Nina Shoes has a new option on their website that lets you design your own shoes. I created a fab pair for $199. You pick the style, heel height, and color. There are 16 shades to choose from, and you can choose different colors for the upper, heel, and bow (though I’m not sure I would recommend a three-tone shoe!). A great idea for your shoes, and your bridesmaids’. Unleash your inner Louboutin! –Christina, Un-Veiled
CUBICLE CHAT: Operation Dream Dress Winner!
June 25, 2009
We unveiled the winner of Operation Dream Dress this morning, live on Good Morning America. It was a tough decision—the five final designs were both unique and inspired. According to Diane Sawyer, each of the gowns was “dazzling”–and we have to agree! After the on-air fashion show, editor in chief Millie Bratten revealed that Amy Wong Micucci from Beverly Hills, CA, would go home with $10,000—and the distinction of having her dress photographed for the cover of our November/December issue. If you love it, you’ll be able to wear it for your wedding, since it will be manufactured by David’s Bridal this fall. Best of luck to all of our contestants, and we look forward to seeing all of your entries next year. –Jackie, Cubicle Chat
(sketches and corresponding dresses from left to right: Johnny Corona, Jennifer Allen, Haley Badenhop, Amy Wong Micucci, Claire Thompson.)
CUBICLE CHAT: Behind the Scenes at Operation Dream Dress
June 24, 2009
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- Behind the Scenes of the Operation Dream Dress Runway Show
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- Behind the Scenes of the Operation Dream Dress Runway Show
Tonight is our private fashion show, where the final five Operation Dream Dress designs–chosen by America!–will be showcased on the catwalk and critiqued by our panel of experts. Among these panelists are our own fashion director, Rachel Leonard; Austin Scarlett, who you might recognize from the first season of Project Runway; Hilary Rhoda, the face of Estee Lauder’s fragrance, Beautiful; Dan Rentillo, designer for David’s Bridal; and Britt Aboutaleb, Associate Editor of Fashionista.com. Our panelists and models are just arriving! –Jackie, Cubicle Chat
Back in February we asked designers all over the country to submit original sketches of a wedding dress that exemplified the idea of “visionary romance” for our Operation Dream Dress contest. Tonight, the five finalists will appear alongside their creations in a private showing for our editors and VIP panelists; tomorrow, our editors will announce the grand prize winner on Good Morning America. Tune in tomorrow morning, June 25th, to see a live runway show of the finalists’ dresses and find out who will go home with $10,000–and their dress on the cover of BRIDES! –Jackie, Cubicle Chat
CUBICLE CHAT: BRIDES Does a Makeover!
June 23, 2009
This is Army Captain Christina Fanitzi.
Next Tuesday, BRIDES comes to the rescue on Wedding Day, TNT‘s new reality show that gives couples their dream celebration, as an Army captain on leave from Iraq has just days to go from battle-ready to bridal. Our editors jump into action, helping her find the perfect wedding gown, choose gorgeous accessories, decide on a romantic hairstyle, and figure out her makeup. How does she look? You’ve got to see it to believe it! Tune in on Tuesday, June 30th, at 8 P.M. EST! –Sally, Cubicle Chat
CUBICLE CHAT: BRIDES is on E! Tonight
June 23, 2009
Tonight marks the first episode of Countdown to the Altar, a lightning-paced series on E! News that follows a real couple on a real budget through 12 weeks of nail-biting wedding prep. BRIDES editors are featured throughout the summer, sharing their insider advice on how to put together the best day of your life for a price you can live with. –Sally, Cubicle Chat
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