Wendy Sprague's Blog – May 2014 Archive (3)

How to Choose a Wedding Hair Accessory



Unadorned hair is beautiful on its own, but bridal headpieces have the power to pull your entire look together. I recently purchased mine during a sample sale at Bridal Styles in Brooklyn, NY, a boutique that's been around for over 25 years (my aunt bought her wedding hair accessory there in the '80s!).



At first, I balked at trying on anything that even remotely resembled something Dutchess Kate would wear. As time ticked by—and I… Continue

What exactly is a designer inspired wedding dress?



Many brides ask me this question and ask is the dress 100% like the designer it was inspired by. The answer is no. Only the designer's gowns are 100%.



An inspired gown mean the dress was inspired by a certain designer, sometimes one than one. The cut of the gown is acheived first. If the gown for instance has many crystals then the pattern would be modeled around 80% close to the designers. Brides should know designers… Continue

What exactly is a designer inspired wedding dress?



Many brides ask me this question and ask is the dress 100% like the designer it was inspired by. The answer is no. Only the designer's gowns are 100%.



An inspired gown mean the dress was inspired by a certain designer, sometimes one than one. The cut of the gown is acheived first. If the gown for instance has many crystals then the pattern would be modeled around 80% close to the designers. Brides should know designers… Continue