Cool Idea: A Pillow Made From a Bridesmaid's Dress!


Updated 05/16/10 9:21 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Bridesmaid's Dress Pillow DIY

If the Katherine Heigl flick 27 Dresses hit too close to home, you may have a couple dozen poofy, raw silk bridesmaid's dresses tucked into the back of your closet. Or maybe you're still holding onto that a cotillion gown or high school homecoming number that'll never again see the light of day. If that's the case, take a note from an Examiner blogger who saw DIY potential in an old bridesmaid's Read more

What to TiVo: Friday


Updated 05/25/12 7:31 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's on TV for Friday, May 25, 2012

8:00 Shark Tank (repeat) 9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new) 10:00 20/20 (new) 11:35 Nightline (new) 12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Charlize Theron) 8:00 Undercover Boss (repeat) 9:00 CSI: NY (repeat) 10:00 Blue Bloods (repeat) 11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat, with guest Billy Crystal) 12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new) 8:00 Kitchen Nightmares Read more

30 Bridesmaid Dresses Fit For Every Wedding — and Every Budget


Updated 05/07/12 5:55 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Bridesmaid Dresses 2012

If you're the bride, finding your dress is only half the battle — you're not really finished till you've dressed your bridesmaids, too. Since it can be particularly tricky to select a dress that pleases everyone, we're helping to make it as painless as possible. With every wedding style, dress silhouette and hue, and budget in mind, we've made it our mission to find 30 of the best bridesmaid Read more

Bridesmaid Dresses Your Bridal Party Will Actually Be Happy to Wear


Updated 04/25/11 1:51 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Best Bridesmaid Dresses

We've all heard the requisite tales of bridesmaid dresses gone horribly wrong — ill-fitting, unflattering, and worse. So, while we know it's really all about the bride, for the sake of your friends' sartorial satisfaction, we've hand-picked the bridesmaid dresses that they'll actually be happy to wear at the wedding. From the more traditional sort to a bevy of pretty cocktail dresses that will Read more

Wedding Roundup: Maternity Gowns, Bohemian Weddings, Sweet Bridal Advice, and More Inspiration For Your Big Day


Updated 05/24/12 4:42 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Sugar Wedding Roundup

Wedding season is in full swing, and we have everything you need when it comes to dresses, decor, bridal beauty, and more. Whether you're a bridesmaid in need of the best tips, seeking savvy spending advice, or in the mood to check out the most memorable TV and movie weddings, look no further. Click through now to see our ever-expanding 2012 wedding season coverage! Read more

Sugar Bride Guide: Traditions


Updated 05/09/12 11:21 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Real Wedding Traditions

Throughout the wedding planning process, engaged couples are constantly faced with standard traditions they must decide to either include or exclude from their big day. Will you get married in a church? Will your bridesmaids wear matching dresses? Will you use the traditional vows or write your own? Will you have a bouquet toss? And while you may feel the pressure from everyone from your mom to Read more

Banana Republic's Signature Dress Collection Hits Stores


Updated 04/15/11 1:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Banana Republic Debuts Affordable Summer Dress Collection For Weddings and Special Occasions

If your Summer calendar looks like ours, it might have a few weddings, reunions, and weekend getaways filling those precious Summer months, which can result in the perpetual I-need-a-dress stress. Banana Republic is hoping to alleviate the stress with a Summer dress collection retailing for under $300. Filled with a mix of dramatic maxi dresses, colorful cocktail dresses, and breezy frocks, the Read more

Bridal Friday Link Time: Kentucky Derby Wedding Ideas


Updated 05/04/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kentucky Derby Wedding Ideas

Kentucky Derby wedding inspiration — Green Wedding Chicks A racy, lacy, ranch-set boudoir session — The Wedding Chicks Expert advice on bridesmaid dresses, Summer drinks, and more — Style Me Pretty How to create a drama-free seating chart — Equally Wed Summer wedding trends that won't break the bank — Huffington Post Find out what's the trendy, Summer-friendly wedding dessert — Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: I Can't Afford the Bridesmaid Dress


Updated 04/29/12 3:10 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 22 comments

I Can't Afford the Bridesmaid Dress She Chose!

Have you ever been asked to pay for an expensive bridesmaid dress that you just couldn't afford? If so, offer up your advice to Becky who's stuck in the same predicament. And if you have any questions of your own, ask them in the Ask Savvy group! Dear Savvy, I'm a bridesmaid in a dear friend's wedding this Summer and I'm honored and thrilled that she asked me to stand up for her on her special Read more