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Bridal Fashion by Maplewood Bridal

As if choosing a wedding dress wasn’t hard enough, brides also face a plethora of choices when it comes to options for bridal shapewear ...

The perfect fit starts before you put on your gown—with bras, slips, and shapewear expertly designed for every style and silhouette. Here are our secrets to looking (and feeling) your best, all wedding long. mermaid & trumpet wedding dresses A mermaid or trumpet slip boosts your gown’s signature shape, hugging your hips and amping up the volume at the hem. a-line wedding dresses An A-line slip—which, you may be surprised, looks a lot like a mermaid slip—gives you the perfect

IIt was the New Year, 2007, and an excellent time for a new marketing plan. Rather than drive to the endless bridal shows, I figured why not have my own, said Nicky, the Lead Wedding Planner and Owner of Your Wedding Affair giving birth to Harlem Weddings. Harlem Weddings was an intimate Bridal Show hosted at non-traditional wedding venues throughout Harlem, showcasing African American wedding vendors. The first show was hosted at Tribal Spares Gallery and featured Best Sel

I can't believe half the year is gone already, that said I figured it's time to share what makes #azweddingaffair different. Our gowns a made of lightweight fabrics including silk, tulle and lace -- perfect for the modern bride, yet conservative enought for the traditional bride. We focus on detail, hand beading and lace application is top on our list. Each gown is made for the bride wearing it, lace application and hand details are customized to create and highlight her uni

No wedding dress is complete without the right hair and makeup to finish the look. And whether you're newly engaged or have hair and makeup trials on the horizon, all the beauty inspiration you need was spotted at Spring 2019's Bridal Fashion Week. Similar to the wedding dress trends of the season, royals were on the mind when it came to hair. The hair accessory of choice was the iconic tiara atop regal chignons—and it didn't stop there. Classic was the name of the (hair) gam

Your Wedding Affair creative selected work with our lead designer to produce 3 jaw-dropping looks inspired by dreams and fluidity, where the trumpet shapes and illusion necklines take center stage. Dear brides, be prepare to literally shine on your most special day, because our designer sure want you to. Lace- and applique-adorned gowns will add a certain level of sophistication and glamour to your wedding look creating a magical aura around you. Now check these beautiful loo

Rectangle, apple, pear, hourglass… Women come in all shapes and sizes. As a bride, your goal is to highlight your best features with a wedding dress that works with your specific silhouette. Dresses that look best on hourglass figures. Choose a wedding dress that highlights your curves like a mermaid dress. Crop tops are also flattering on hourglass figures. And, we love the idea of a wrap-inspired dress for brides with hourglass figures. Dresses that look best on apple figur