Joye and Scott Wedding - Bridal Portrait Bouquet - Tribeca Rooftop - Rafal Ostrowski Photography

Weddings

BB Featured Bride Joye Says Yes To Her Striking Pallas Collective Dress

Joye and Scott Wedding - Bridal Portrait Bouquet - Tribeca Rooftop - Rafal Ostrowski Photography

Joye and Scott Wedding – Bridal Portrait Bouquet – Tribeca Rooftop – Rafal Ostrowski Photography

When asked to describe her style, BB Featured Bride Joye takes a moment and then answers, “Modern chic with a touch of romanticism.” Having a sense of what she wanted to wear at her wedding, Joye extended her research to designers she hadn’t heard of before. She came across Pallas Collective, a luxury label based in Australia. “I loved their designs,” the bride says, “But didn’t think they were available in the US. Soon after however, I found out they were having a trunk show in NYC and made an appointment.”
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Lianne and Justin Wedding - Brides Dress Detail - The Library Hotel - Liz Andolina Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Personal Style: How To Make A Statement With Your Wedding Day Look

Lianne and Justin Wedding - Brides Dress Detail - The Library Hotel - Liz Andolina Photography

Lianne and Justin Wedding – Brides Dress Detail – The Library Hotel – Liz Andolina Photography

Thumbing through the pages of wedding magazines, we are presented with the portrait of the perfect bride. Wearing an exclusive designer gown and glittering jewels, she shows off her luminous makeup and neatly coiffed hair. Expectations are now set, and the message is clear – this is the standard to which we all should aspire.

Don’t get us wrong, pinning, clipping, and saving images for inspiration is incredibly helpful while starting to envision what you’ll wear at your wedding. But if there is a day to express your truest self, it is the day you get married. We love nothing more than to see a woman take her personal style, and elevate it for the occasion. Trust us, these are the brides who everyone talks about long after she walks down the aisle. From the dress to accessories to flowers, here are ideas to make a statement with your wedding day look.
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Christina and Ben Wedding - Bridal Portrait Wedding Dress - University Club of New York - Christian Oth Studio

Weddings

BB Featured Bride Christina Stuns In An Enchanted Eve Of Milady Wedding Dress

Christina and Ben Wedding - Bridal Portrait Wedding Dress - University Club of New York - Christian Oth Studio

Christina and Ben Wedding – Bridal Portrait Wedding Dress – University Club of New York – Christian Oth Studio

 

For most women, choosing their wedding dress is a daunting chore involving endless scrolls on Instagram and Pinterest, appointments, and fittings. Thankfully, BB Featured Bride Christina had a Disney heroine to guide her through the process. Having chosen a sophisticated ‘Beauty and the Beast’ theme for her big day, she wanted a look that captured the majesty and romance of her favorite fairytale. “I was ‘best friends’ with Belle when Ben and I met,” the bride recalls. “So I wanted my dress to allude to hers.” Here, Christina talks about her enchanted Eve of Milady ball gown and personals.
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Weddings

BB Featured Bride Nailah on Her Breathtaking Chana Marelus Wedding Dress

Like many, BB Featured Bride Nailah used Instagram to begin her search for a wedding dress. Unlike many, Nailah had to face the challenge of looking for the most important item of clothing she would ever wear just as most of the world was entering lockdown because of Covid-19. This meant bridal shops would be closing, restricting availability for appointments and fittings. An afternoon of trying on bridal looks with best friends on hand to offer support and honest feedback would never happen. While the experience was not what she had originally envisioned, Nailah managed to find her dream wedding gown.

Part 2: Wedding Dress & Personals
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Bridal Beauty Tips for Every Skin Tone

Planning & Inspiration

Bridal Beauty Tips For Every Skin Tone

Bridal Beauty Tips for Every Skin Tone

Bridal Beauty Tips for Every Skin Tone

 

When Rhianna launched her cosmetics brand, Fenty Beauty, in 2017, she included forty shades of foundation (there are now fifty). This was unprecedented at the time – other leading makeup brands only offered half the amount. In just three years, Fenty Beauty has changed the game regarding what it means to be beauty inclusive, moving other cosmetic lines to vastly expand their selection to customers.

The impact that this movement has had on bridal beauty is apparent. Every woman, regardless if she is into makeup or not, wants to look (and feel) her best on her wedding. Most likely, you will be enlisting a beauty team, with the conversation about wedding makeup commencing well before the big day. It is important that your team understands your skin tone and which products are best for you. To help guide this discussion, we checked in with Megan Glenn, a beauty writer and rep for American Beauty School in New York City. Here, Megan shares essential bridal beauty tips for every skin tone.
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Fanta and Darwin Wedding - Bride and Groom Bouquet - Stonebridge Country Club - Belluci Films

Weddings

BB Featured Bride Fanta On Her Show-Stopping Martina Liana Wedding Dress

Fanta and Darwin Wedding - Bride and Groom Bouquet - Stonebridge Country Club - Belluci Films

Fanta and Darwin Wedding – Bride and Groom Bouquet – Stonebridge Country Club – Belluci Films

 

A bride wants many things from a wedding dress. As the most important article of clothing she will ever wear, it should make her feel confident, beautiful, and true to her personal style, but with a bit more sparkle and shine for the once in a lifetime occasion. BB Featured Bride Fanta knew she had found ‘the one’ when she stepped into a gown by Martina Liana. “I wanted to feel like a showstopper and my dress did just that!” Here, Fanta reminisces about her ‘say yes to the dress’ moment and bridal personals.
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