GIVEAWAY | Tessa Kim Bridal Accessory Giveaway + Discount for All Knotty Readers!

GIVEAWAY | Tessa Kim Bridal Accessory Giveaway + Discount for All Knotty Readers!

Like WHOA.  A lot of giveaways up in the hizzy these days, eh?  Our Sarah Seven giveaway JUST WRAPPED UP a couple seconds ago at 12pm EST (winner will be announced next week!), and BAM, in your face with another fashion-focused giveaway, without even so much as a moment to catch your breath.  Sorry?  Y’know, [...]

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WEDDING DRESS ALTERNATIVE | A stylish way to stay sexy without baring it all… {Plus, Mr. McPuppyPants.}

WEDDING DRESS ALTERNATIVE | A stylish way to stay sexy without baring it all… {Plus, Mr. McPuppyPants.}

So, have you heard the news?  A recent study shows that alcohol *improves* memory.  Yeah.  This was beyond shocking to me, and has probably single-handedly placed in the doghouse approx. 100,000 boyfriends who lied about last night to their girlfriends.  

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SEQUINS, BEADS, POINTELLE & LACE | afternoon post nugget while I’m at Bridal Market | Cream, beige, ivory and white frocks for you… or your bridemaids! Plus, a pupdate.

SEQUINS, BEADS, POINTELLE & LACE | afternoon post nugget while I’m at Bridal Market | Cream, beige, ivory and white frocks for you… or your bridemaids! Plus, a pupdate.

HAPPY MONDAY, LOVELIES!  I’m spending much of today getting my Bridal Market on, but you didn’t think I was gonna go without posting on this finest of fine Mondays, did you?  Because that would be ridic.

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RUFFLES, SPARKLE, LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS | Lessons from The Bachelor | On the importance of finding your ‘best fit’ … both in love, and in your wedding dress.

RUFFLES, SPARKLE, LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS | Lessons from The Bachelor | On the importance of finding your ‘best fit’ … both in love, and in your wedding dress.

↑ Barf. Happy Tuesday, honeys!  Ok, let’s get to it.  This is so not what I wanted to start off with today, but life throws you curveballs…

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SARAH SEVEN COLLECTION PREMIERE | “Mrs Black” | Plus, a Sarah Seven Giveaway is coming. Nope, not kidding.

SARAH SEVEN COLLECTION PREMIERE | “Mrs Black” | Plus, a Sarah Seven Giveaway is coming. Nope, not kidding.

{You’re a purty dress, aren’t you.  Yes you are!  Yes you are a purty dress!  Coocheecoocheecoo!} Happy Friday, friendlies!  Are you sitting down?  …

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SCALLOPED & SPARKLING | Nude palette love, sprinkled with scalloped edging and chic ways to shimmer. Also, OMG what the crap is going on in our building.

SCALLOPED & SPARKLING | Nude palette love, sprinkled with scalloped edging and chic ways to shimmer. Also, OMG what the crap is going on in our building.

Ok.  When I say you’re never going to believe what my honey found this morning when he took the pup downstairs for a walk, I mean it – you’re NEVER going to believe it. And you know what? 

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FASHION SPOTLIGHT | Kirribilla | Bridesmaid dresses that have stolen my heart… and they’re about to steal yours, too. Also, the story of what happened to us last night. >:(

FASHION SPOTLIGHT | Kirribilla | Bridesmaid dresses that have stolen my heart… and they’re about to steal yours, too. Also, the story of what happened to us last night. >:(

SO! If you follow on Twitter, you know we’re doggysitting my cousin’s scrumptious boxer this week.  Awesome!  Yes, I know this.  We’ve done it before, and it always works out splendidly – he drops the cutie-pie (dog’s name is Apollo; my cousin has a healthy level of personal confidence) off at our place, and he [...]

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RUFFLES, FRILLS AND PETALS | wedding inspiration | Cakes + dresses + accessories. Also… The Bachelor. Sigh.

RUFFLES, FRILLS AND PETALS | wedding inspiration | Cakes + dresses + accessories. Also… The Bachelor. Sigh.

So, we watched The Bachelor last night.  (barf) First of all… raise your hand if you want to sleep in a tree house in Africa, in an open field, among lions, tigers and elephants, seemingly sans a private bathroom, with a guy who seems incapable of making eye contact.

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OSCAR FASHION PICKS | dresses by color | 2011 was brimming with bridal inspiration, if you like color. Also, finally, I understand why men love Scarlett Johansson.

OSCAR FASHION PICKS | dresses by color | 2011 was brimming with bridal inspiration, if you like color. Also, finally, I understand why men love Scarlett Johansson.

So!  It’s Monday, peoples.  And, I mean, I don’t know if you know this, but something called the Oscars happened last night. First off; thanks for sitting tight and repeatedly clicking “refresh” on your browser while we spent all morning gathering up the pretty… and pretty bad…  for today’s much anticipated (if we do say [...]

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WEDDING FASHION + TRENDS | Ivy & Aster | The long and short of it. What do you prefer?

WEDDING FASHION + TRENDS | Ivy & Aster | The long and short of it. What do you prefer?

I’ve been a little obsessed lately

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FASHION IMPOSSIBLE | FOUND IT! | A David’s Bridal gown I’d wear + bridesmaid pairings in grey/neutral tones

FASHION IMPOSSIBLE | FOUND IT! | A David’s Bridal gown I’d wear + bridesmaid pairings in grey/neutral tones

So, our little Pixel & Hank giveaway got off with a bang yesterday, and we seriously can’t wait to see who wins next week!  I love giveaways that give you your pick of whatever you want in a store.  Seriously, aren’t they just the best?  We all have specific taste, and what works for one [...]

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AFTERNOON GIVEAWAY | Win the Handmade Accessory of Your Choice by Pixel & Hank on TKB! Choose from veils, halos, headbands, garters, belts, sashes, fascinators…

AFTERNOON GIVEAWAY | Win the Handmade Accessory of Your Choice by Pixel & Hank on TKB! Choose from veils, halos, headbands, garters, belts, sashes, fascinators…

PLEASE NOTE: This contest is now closed. [Congratulations to our winner, announced here!] Flowers: $20. A love note in the morning. $.50 + feelings. Your honey sitting at home watching The Bachelor with you after a nice dinner: PRICELESS.

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NAUGHTY SHOES + SUCCULENTS | An *aggressive* Sam Edelman pump and out-of-this-world succulent decor!

NAUGHTY SHOES + SUCCULENTS | An *aggressive* Sam Edelman pump and out-of-this-world succulent decor!

Before we get to ↑ THAT insanity ↑ … as promised, here’s what I bought with the honey on a visit to Toys in Babeland…

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FASHION IMPOSSIBLE | I FOUND IT! | The cutest white reception dress you ever did see. Also, parking lot weddings?

FASHION IMPOSSIBLE | I FOUND IT! | The cutest white reception dress you ever did see. Also, parking lot weddings?

So, it’s Friday.  Which is awesome.  I love Fridays for all the usual suspect reasons; they still evoke in me a gleeful “no school for DAAAYS” internal response, physiologically speaking.  (I feel a digression coming on…) Which reminds me, I don’t know if you’ve heard, but a recent study done at some college somewhere provided [...]

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{#2} FONT FAVORITE + DRESS LOVE | Edition 02 | In love with Strangelove and Alberta Ferretti…

{#2} FONT FAVORITE + DRESS LOVE | Edition 02 | In love with Strangelove and Alberta Ferretti…

SO!  Quick story:

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{#1} POPULAR WEDDING DRESS ALERT | “Grace” by Amy Michelson | The “It” dress brides are dying to wear.

{#1} POPULAR WEDDING DRESS ALERT | “Grace” by Amy Michelson | The “It” dress brides are dying to wear.

You might remember an awe-inspiring three part mountain wedding we recently shared

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WEDDING SHOE + SUCCULENT LOVE | A little Kate Spade goes a long way, baby.

WEDDING SHOE + SUCCULENT LOVE | A little Kate Spade goes a long way, baby.

I’ve recently jumped headfirst back into a Fiona Apple kick (past two days) and it’s kind of awesome.  I used to listen to her ALL THE TIME (ohhh boy if cars had recording devices…), and there’s nothing better than taking a little break and returning to an artist over whom you once obsessed. 

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{#1} FRIDAY FASHION QUICK PICK | a little black shoe love | Jeweled Peep Toe Pump

{#1} FRIDAY FASHION QUICK PICK | a little black shoe love | Jeweled Peep Toe Pump

Happy Friday, lovelies!  Here’s a quick little shoe love note for your morning jolt.  We’re just whetting your palate, of course; much more wedding goodness coming your way, plus a spot of news you won’t want to miss.  ;) So, we were hit with quite a snow storm this week, but fortunately the NY plow [...]

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WEDDING DRESS LOVE | I FOUND IT! | The perfect coupling: lovely white ruffled wedding dress + glitter heels

WEDDING DRESS LOVE | I FOUND IT! | The perfect coupling: lovely white ruffled wedding dress + glitter heels

First: Voting on our hugetastic free wedding photography giveaway ends today at 9AM PST.  Which means we’re getting mighty close to knowing who’s gonna win the best giveaway of their freaking LIVES.  High kick, woot! Second: we just started this on Twitter this morning, but given the massive response, we’re taking it to the blog…

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Smörgåsbord | Wedding dresses, wedding shoes, wedding fonts, wedding shoe shots, wedding colors, blah blah blah!

Smörgåsbord | Wedding dresses, wedding shoes, wedding fonts, wedding shoe shots, wedding colors, blah blah blah!

Oh, hello Nelly Script + gorgeous ring triumvirate.  So nice to meet you! Le sigh…

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LOVE ADVICE + FASHION | When your relationship takes a back seat to wedding planning + my bridal look obsession.

LOVE ADVICE + FASHION | When your relationship takes a back seat to wedding planning + my bridal look obsession.

Happy New Year, friendlies!  Welcome to a brand new year, with a gazillion brand new bits of wedding inspiration, giveaways, fashion, advice, news and just general pretty pretty prettiness on The Knotty Bride!  I’m so excited about 2011; we’ve got so much in store for all of you, and it’s blowing my mind to smithereens.  [...]

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DRESS UP YOUR WEDDING | Ed. 01: Black + Silver | Chic + unique bridesmaid looks within a chosen color scheme

DRESS UP YOUR WEDDING | Ed. 01: Black + Silver | Chic + unique bridesmaid looks within a chosen color scheme

If I know you guys at all, I know that you love dresses.  I know, duh.  But even more than that, I know that the vast majority of you LOVE those weddings where the bride has each of her bridesmaids wear a unique style of dress, with the only requirement being that it falls within [...]

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