I know some of you might have seen a couple new gowns on our Facebook page, but here are a few more looks that we snapped while in New York. Each gown is breathtaking! We don’t know the names of these yet, but we can fantasize of what is to come out of the entire collection. Enjoy! 🙂
How crazy is that detailing?! Which gown is your favorite??
Our Badgley Mischka Trunk Show seems far away, but in the bridal world it is super close! We will be hosting their trunk show again this year September 7th thru 9th. Sadly we only get to keep them for one weekend, but on the brightside we are giving you a great heads up to schedule that appointment!
The detail on their newest collection is to die for! Their embelishments and embroidery are stunning. Here is a sneak peak of some of the gowns we might be receiving. And don’t forget to request any styles that catch your eye. We can always request them specifically for the trunk show. 🙂
Abigail
This gown has the classic A-line look with an attention to detail on the sleeves. Plus the belt emphasizes a tiny waist; something we all look for! 🙂
Dolley
Dolley just feeds our back obsession. Interesting backs are always in, and this gown has re-introduced a draping style with beading.
Hilary
A modified A-line with the most delicate detail along the entire bodice. The natural waist is perfect, and the softness of the organza skirt balances the embelished top.
Letitia
Looove Letitia. This gown is so different, flirty and fun. Small details embelish the top and bottom, but the ruffles are the best!
Michelle
If you like Leticia’s details but not the ruffles, this is perfect. The lace material softens up the look of the gown, and the thin straps add to the delicate look.
Which gown is your favorite? Request an appointment on our website www.thebustledelmar.com or give us a call at 858-523-9254 to request some styles. xx
When shopping for a wedding gown there are a million details to be considered. Does the style fit your personality? Is the fit perfect for your body shape? Is it too fancy, or too simple? One of the key factors is your venue. At each appointment we ask each bride for their wedding date and immediately following.. “Where are you getting married?” Your venue can help decide on some guidelines for your wedding gown.
Formal Wedding
For a formal wedding consider your silhouette, especially if your venue is very grand. You want to be able to make a statement and have a larger presence in such a great venue. Consider a ballgown with a longer train. This doesn’t mean you have to look like a poofy princess (unless you want to of course 🙂 ). Modern day ballgowns have something for everyone, from feathers to classy satin. And don’t skimp on your veil. Make sure its cathedral length even if your train isn’t. This will create grandeur and wonderful lines to compliment your gown.
A Formal Princess Wedding
Once you decide on your silhouette, your fabric is next! Satin is the queen of formality. If you decide against a ballgown silhouette and you prefer something more fitted like a mermaid, satin still works well. Against satin? A beautiful alencon lace gown will create a timeless look. Remember Duchess Catherine? Yup! Exactly that.
A Grand Ballgown
To sparkle or not to sparkle? With a formal wedding you can go allllll out! An embelished bodice will look gorgeous, but if you just want a bit of bling try diamond jewelry, a cystal belt, a beaded bolero or a fun headpiece. There is no such thing as too much bling in this case.
Garden Wedding
Look for a gown that compliments nature and that has an organic feel. A slimmer silhoutte like a sheath, modified A-line or trumpet would be perfect. These silhouttes can compliment many body types. Try to also find a gown with a smaller train such as a chapel length or sweep train. Walking down the aisle and having your reception outside might catch on a few leaves and branches. Once you pick your silhoutte, you can choose any length veil! A longer veil will help weigh it down in case its windy, but a short fingertip length will compliment the less formal garden feel.
A Trumpet Style
For your fabric, try to look for something that has a light feel such as an organza or a soft lace, like chantilly lace. Along with being light, they compliment an outdoor organic feel. The embelishments on your gown can go in two directions depending on the time of your wedding. If it is a daytime wedding, minimize the amount of bling on your gown and accessories with sashes, feathers or fun headbands. If you are having an evening wedding a little bit of sparkle won’t hurt. The sparkle will glimmer throughout the night!
Beach Wedding
A beach wedding requires a bit of a balancing act. A gown that matches the casual ceremony might need to have a formal feel for the reception afterwards. Any A-line, sheath, empire (destination style) or mermaid can work well for a beach wedding.  A flowy fabric will look wonderful by the sea breeze and it will create a light airy feel in case you are dealing with major heat and humidity.
Light and Flowy
Just like the garden wedding, the beach wedding follows similar “rules” regarding beading and emroidery on your wedding gown. Be conscious of your surroundings and time of day. A little bit of detailed sparkle will look gorgeous against a sparkling sea, especially at sunset, but an over the top beaded bodice, train, veil, earrings, etc. might overbear the casual venue.
And a Little More Formal for the Reception
What kind of venue will you have? xx
Some brides have some apprehensions about bustles and whether or not they want one, or if the one they have in mind will look they way they want. Here at The Bustle our seamstresses can tell you what sort of bustle would work best on your gown based on the fabric of the gown, the detail of the gown, and what you gravitate toward. 🙂 Below are a few different ways to take up your train depending on your dress and style.
The English Bustle
The English bustle, or over bustle, works great if you would like to show off some bead work or lace on your train! It also complements mermaid dresses very well. “Eyes” and “hooks” must be added for this type of bustle; the “eyes” are placed along the waistline while the hooks are down along the back of the dress.
Here is a Great Example of an Over Bustle!
 The French Bustle
Another great option is the under bustle or French/Victorian bustle. This works well for gowns with no waistline or have a lot of detail going on in the back area. It creates a more traditional look and more volume to the gown. It is perfect for a ballgown or A-line, especially if it already has decorative pick ups.
Here is an Example of an Under Bustle!
Austrian Bustle
 While different and uncommon, the still beautiful Austrian bustle is created by running a ribbon through a back seam and pulling it through, creating a casing.
Beautiful Austrian Buslte!
The Loop
Though this is not technically a bustle, it is still an attractive way to keep your train off the ground for your reception. Brides who have a train but would like to skip the bustle, can attatch a loop at the end of the train underneath, and simply put it on their wrist-a very romantic look. Some gowns even come with a loop underneath their train already!
Sweet and Old-Fashioned Way to Keep Your Train Off the Floor at Your Reception!
It’s a good idea to keep in mind which bustles will work best for your gown.  If you want to show off some amazing lace or beautiful beading on your gown the the over bustle is a good option. If you have a ballgown or A-line, the under bustle is a great pick. All in all, each option creates a beautiful bustle for any bride.
 Which bustle will you go with?!
Any bride-to-be shopping for their wedding gown has a lot to consider when it comes to their dream gown. Aside from thinking of “bling” or flowers, you must consider the different fabrics that wedding gowns come in. There are so many options and each of them does something different to the gown.
Let’s begin with lace! Lace is a great choice for any bride going for a romantic and classic look. Lace can either be Chantilly or Alencon. Chantilly lace is a softer and more loose lace, while Alencon lace has cording embroidered into it making it more structured.
Top Row: Chantilly Lace
Bottom Row: Alencon Lace
Next, there is Satin. Satin is made of silk, but has a shiny side and comes in different options. Satin comes in duchesse satin, silk satin and bridal satin.
Satin-Ella Bridal
Now for silk and its many forms! Silk is done in a variety of ways.
1. Silk Chiffon is a very soft and almost transparent. Typically, silk chiffon is layered.
Silk Chiffon
2. Silk Charmeuse is like silk chiffon, except that it has a shine to it!
Silk Charmeuse
Silk Mikado is a blend that is heavier than pure silk so it has more structure and weight.
Silk Mikado
Silk Organza is a light weight fabric that is perfect for warm weather weddings!
Silk Organza- Badgley Misckha Fifi
Silk Taffeta is slightly ribbed allowing it to holding its shaped when constructed.
Silk Taffeta
Last but not least, there are tulle gowns! Tulle is inexpensive and is reminiscent of a tutu skirt we all grew up wearing. For any bride not wanting to spend to much, but still looking for drama, this is a great option!
Tulle-Ella Bridal
What fabric is your favorite?! xx
… aka awesome brides 🙂
After each appointment I learn something new from each bride- a new way to bustle, a new sleeve addition, hidden emerging trends and even a way to re-use a wedding gown after the wedding. But the most important thing I learn from my brides, is what kind of wedding gown they want. There are a few things that are very consistent. Â You learn so much about your bride in the first 10 minutes of the appointment and those crucial 10 minutes should help pick the perfect gown. Â Here are a few guidelines on how to prep for your first gown appointment!
Your first appointment should be the best appointment! It is so exciting and so special in every way. Â But…what are you looking for? What style? What shape? All of these questions run through your head and you might not have any idea of what you might like. Â Stay true to your everyday style. Â If you are not a flashy girl, don’t consider something too bling-y. Â If you are one of romance, perhaps lace is an option. Ask yourself these few questions. They always help me, as a consultant, to weed out the gowns that are definitely not for my bride.
-Do you like sparkle/bling/beading?
-Lace or no lace?
^ those two questions are gold! ^
-What do you wear when you go out? to an event? or on a girls night?
-Any material that you just hate? (hate is a strong word.. but this is important ladies! 🙂 ) Organza? Satin? Taffeta?
-On your wedding day: Is it a formal affair? Laid back beach? Rustic farm? Are you a dancer? (Some materials look better in certain settings-your consultant should know what works best for each situation)
-Bring pictures! Sometimes a single picture will lead me to the exact gown that I KNOW will be the one.
I think those cover it! The shapes of gowns look different on each girl, so it really is just a matter of preference. Â Once you start trying on gowns, you will see what you like or dislike.
And I always say this… don’t be surprised if the first gown you put on is YOUR gown! 🙂 If you have a knowledgable consultant, she should be able to pick it out on the first try. 😉
She’s here!! Badgley Mischka’s Castellano is as romantic as can be with her gorgeous lace and soft ruffles! She is just one more to add to our collection.. I feel like a proud mother haha.
Castellano
And since its the season to be giving… here is an update of the Badgley Mischka gowns we will have in store during the Trunk Show! If you think one of these might be “the one” make sure to make your appointment during the trunk show Jan 6-Jan14. After that, those trunk show gowns are outies! 😦
Kiki
Anastacia
Zenyatta
And! We will be getting a few of their belts and a veil. The month of December has turned out to be a holiday everyyyyday.
Ahh I feel like we have so much news! We will also be hosting Elle & Jae hair accessories and sashes…more pictures of that and updates to come closer to the trunk show dates.
After coming back from NYC we knew we wanted to carry Lillen Collection, and the dream is coming true! We can’t wait to start carrying their gowns.
We will be hosting their trunk show in February the weekend of the 4th and 5th! Along with the gowns we will be carrying throughout the year they will be bringing along more fun gowns that I can’t wait to see.
Here is a sneak peak of our favorites!
From Ballgowns to Fitted Lace!
…And fun bottoms with sexy tops!
Which one do you like? 🙂
Some might think that veils are out of style, very “old school”, but when you think about it, when will you ever get to wear a veil again? If you haven’t tried on any veils yet, definitely do because you might be pleasantly surprised. Â No matter what your style, whether it is romantic, edgy or simple, there is a veil out there made for you. Â If you like sparkles, do you prefer simple bugle beads or embroidered flowers? Two tiered or single? Cathedral length or birdcage? Veils are making a comeback in all different styles.
I’m sure you all watched the royal wedding, and if you haven’t, you definitely saw pictures at some point. Â The veil length that
Veil Lengths
Katherine wore is considered Cathedral Length, the longest veil option. Â Cathedral length can create a traditional feel or a romantic detail that matches the length of your train. Â If your train is shorter and a Cathedral length is too long, your next option is Chapel Length which is about 10-15 inches shorter. Â It still creates the long feel, but might match your gown better by just slightly brushing the floor. Your next step up is the Waltz Length. Â This length can be perfect for trumpet and mermaid style gowns because the end of the veil “hits” where your gown might flare out. Â The Fingertip Length is very similar as (depending on that designs “arm length”) it could reach the flare as well. Â The shorter versions include Elbow Length which on some gowns will reach the end of a bodice on a ballgown or the bottom of a corset in the back of other styles. Â The shortest of all veil length is the Shoulder Length. Â This is a fun length because it really creates a different look. Â You can turn your simple feel into a couture look with an application of such a short veil. Â Those that want something toootally different love birdcage veils. Â Those are the tiny ones that only cover your face a little and look like netting. Â Options galore! Try them all on and see which one fits your gown. Â You might be pleasantly surprised.
Ok, now that you picked what length you like, you get to accessorize your accessory! Veils come with all kinds of beading, lace and cuts. Â If you like sparkle, veils can come with the usual beading, or you can UPgrade with Swarovski Crystals. And don’t be scared, that kind of Bling Bling does not come at an unimaginable price. Â Beading opens up many options on how sparkly you want to get and what designs can be created with those beads. Other options include lace edging that can sometimes come with beading as well. Â Different cuts can also add detail, like scalloped edging. More simple details include ribbon edging that can range from a 1/8 inch to 1 inch in width. Â Color? Yea.. that too. Â Diamond White veils pretty much match every gown, but if you really want to be specific, its as easy as asking if the veil you picked comes in other color options to match your white, diamond white, ivory, candlelight, alabaster, silver, gold, phew.. any colored gown. Â I know it seems like a lot, but hang in there! If you prefer a more traditional look, you can purchase a veil with a blusher (the part of the veil that covers your face), or purchase a removable blusher. Â At The Bustle, whenever I have a bride come in, I play with different veils with each dress she tries on, so the process is much easier than it seems. Scouts Honor!
Head Pieces
You have found your veil and it perfectly flows down the aisle with you and looks gorgeous during the ceremony.  It even makes your pictures look stunning.  But after the ceremony is over, most of the time brides do not wear their veils at their reception.  If you are not a veil person, it really is only for an hour or two that you get to wear it.  Naked head feeling? Accessorize! You can either add accessories after your ceremony or wear them during so when the veil comes off you still have something fun! Options include tiaras, handmade organza flowers with all kinds of details, fresh flowers or crystal headpieces.
OK, there you have it! Your Veil 101. Believe me ladies, your grooms are simple minded when it comes to weddings (no offense guys).  When they think Wedding or Bride .. that equals = white dress and a veil to pull over for your first kiss! Don’t disappoint ladies 😉
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