Second Wedding Dresses

So, you are getting married again, and you will need a special outfit to wear on your special occasion. Well, the good news is there are just as many options open to you for the right choice of wedding attire, as there are choices for picking out the best honeymoon agenda. Gone are the strict days and there rules in being limited to what may be just the proper type of wedding outfit. While choosing the best wedding outfit you are only limited to your imagination. The best place to start to figure out what type of wedding outfit you want to wear is to consider not only your personality and sense of fashion as well as your lifestyle. This will lead the way to finding the theme for your wedding. Your wedding theme will dictate the type of dress you will adorn while you take your special walk down the isle. Once you have chosen your wedding theme, finding your gown will be so much easier as you will then have something to base your choices on.

1. Feel free to choose any color or length you please, as this is, your own special day and what you wear is a reflection of you. You will want to choose something that makes you feel special while at the same time being flattering to your figure.

2. If you feel like wearing a bridals veil, choose one that cascades down the back if yours is a formal wedding or you may choose to wear other types of head ornaments such as a hat, fresh flowers or even a tiara. Any trains should be simple as well as match the style and formality of your wedding.

3. Stay open to trying on many different styles as you may be surprised to find something that is truly flattering.

4. To reduce stress while shopping for wedding attire try to plan to go during the non-peak hours so there is not so many crowds of people to deal with or call ahead for an appointment with specialty bridal shops.

5. While trying on your wedding dress you will want to wear the same type of undergarments that you will be wearing the day of your wedding to see if there should be some type adjustment from having unsightly undergarment lines. They will need to be well fitting and preferably in a color that will not show through your outfit such as white, off white or even nude. For an even more seamless look, you may choose to wear a strapless bra and a thong.

6. Keep in mind when you are working with a tight budget that it is perfectly acceptable to look through wedding warehouses, consignment stores and even online bridal shops to find just the right outfit for your wedding.

7. Lastly, you should use your credit card that features buyer's protection while making the purchase of your wedding attire. This way in there is any occurrences of trouble or problems you can always dispute the charge with your credit card company.

By:Yolanda Nash

Summer Plus SIze Wedding Dresses

In the world of bridal fashion, following trends is not always an easy thing to do for a BBW. The top designers always seem to have a size 0 in mind when they are producing their current line of wedding gowns, and some trends seem to pass the plus size world by. However, this year there are several trends that are actually full figure friendly, and will transfer into a beautiful plus size wedding gown choice for your summer wedding.

Second Wedding Dresses

GONE are the days when the second time bride known as the "encore bride" has to settle for scaled down ceremonies with fewer guests.

With over 45% percent of all weddings today involving one or both partners who have been married before, it's difficult to tell from the attire whether the modern bride is marrying for the first or umpteenth time. In fact, the modern bride who is lucky enough to find love again is trampling on the old traditions. Now their wedding is based on their taste and their budget. With the motto being: "This is the last time, and it's got to be the best."

The "encore bride" is in a different place than when she had her first wedding. They are confident, they have more money to spend, and they know what they want. Their focus is on "simple elegance".

Whether it is your first, second or third wedding the focal point is still the wedding dress. These brides are seeking dresses that are tailored rather than poufy - a sexy, sophisticated look with the emphasis on quality fabrics.

Today's trends in bridal gowns are all about you. Your second wedding gown should reflect your personal style, your fashion sense and what kind of wedding you want to have.


When shopping for that perfect dress it helps to know your body type so you can choose the gown that highlights your best features and downplays the areas you wish you could forget.

Here are some of the latest fashion trends to help get you started:

Trains are fine, but keep them simple, again matching the formality and style of the wedding.

Show some skin: At this year's runway shows, many designers decided to go bare. Creations featured mostly strapless gowns that place the emphasis on the bodice: gently weaved, beaded, or simple with demure jeweled straps.

Body-Conscious: Designers are very body conscious these days, with shape taking precedence. This is good news for any bride: most of these dresses have a slimming effect. The ever-popular A-line (also known as princess) is a long cut that draws the eye downwards, and often has a built-in train. This does not mean that designers have abandoned the classic traditional gowns...the skirts still float but the cut is meant to flatter the body.


Embroidery and Lace: These two mainstays of bridal fashion never go out of style and let's not forget beading. Today's bride wants the opulence in beadwork with many designers choosing crystals over glass beads.

Color: This component of a gown has never been so popular. Brides are actually thinking outside the box these days choosing jewel tone gowns in gold, silver, and a variety of pearl tones. However, second time brides still are confident enough to wear white, after all "white symbolizes commitment and faithfulness" so why not!


Where to Look: Magazines are the traditional way a bride begins her gown search, but why not look for a gown online? Most designers now have WebPages, and a collection of name gowns can be found on a number of websites. And if you're wondering, "Will the gown of my dreams fit me right?" there's help to be found on a multitude of websites which determine your body type and then suggest the dress type that is best for your figure.

Finally Hit the Runways! The latest fashions needn't remain a trade secret. Bridal shows, which feature live runway presentations of the current trends and designers, are an excellent way to view a variety of gowns.


A wedding is a celebration of love so indulge and take your time finding that perfect gown. The number one comment I receive from second time brides is..."this is definitely it, I'm not getting married again".

Gail Young is a co-founder of The Bridal Chalet, an online bridal boutique selling designer style couture and traditional wedding gowns and bridal accessories. A second time bride herself, Gail combines her extensive knowledge of the industry with her passion for designing couture bridal fashion. The Bridal Chalet has a collection of exclusive designer wedding gowns geared to the second time bride – the Sara Houston Collection.

By:Gail Young