“A well dressed man is a best accessory a woman can have” – Coco Chanel
At BTS we encourage our grooms to go out of the box, not to be set on the standard black suit or tux. It is the grooms special day as well and his attire should show out just the same as the brides.
Tips and Tricks
-Don’t be afraid to show a little ankle: We love a “show off your socks” moment. Obviously dress to your body type, but we have never seen a shorter pant look bad and we’ve been to a lot of weddings.
-The fit is everything, tailored looks only: This is so important! Make sure your suit or tux fits you exactly the way it should. Nothing looks worse than an oversized suit or tux. A slimming pant is definitely the way to go.
-Outfit change just like the ladies, switch up the jacket and shoes: Like we said before, it is your special day too, dress to impress. We love when the groom has an outfit change. We always say to have some fun with your outfit for reception. If you wear a black suit or tux for ceremony, wear a maroon or blue for reception.
-Experiment with color: Gone are the days that the guys have limited options. The sky is the limit for color options now so don’t be afraid to step out of the box. This includes maroon, burnt orange, emerald, sage, royal blue, all white etc. Stick with the overall look of the wedding, but do not be afraid to awe everyone.
-Texture and patterns are important parts of the whole ensemble: These add dimension and allow for a truly customized look. Have a pattern on the inside, on the tie, or on the pocket square. These little pops of pattern really go a long way!
Here are some more of our favorite looks for men!
Bridal Trend: Supersized Veils
supersized veils
We are absolutely loving the statement veils lately. It completely changes the vibe of the wedding dress. Most brides tend to go towards the longer train as their statement piece but then it becomes difficult when it is time to dance. The sheer length is just unlike anything else.
With the long veils, the bride can go for easier dress silhouettes and designs as well. For example, shorter trains, less beading or lace and also, less accessories. A sleek dress paired with a long veil, totally gives us royal wedding vibes. There has not been any statement veils we have not liked.
Meghan Markle
When deciding the perfect length for your veil, you need to consider the fabric, your height and any other specific design elements that are apart of your gown. Once you know this, you can decide what look you are going for. For instance, some brides like their veil to extend beyond the length of their train so their train and dress appear longer and grander. Other brides choose to have their veils puddle on the train so that it blends into the fabric of the skirt and won’t get in the way on the dance floor. And other brides want their veil to fall exactly to where their dress train ends as a longer length might feel excessive. It’s very much a personal preference.
Since we are loving the supersized veils, here are some of our favorite looks!
Priyanka Chopra
Kim Kardashian
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber
Men’s Attire
“A well dressed man is a best accessory a woman can have” – Coco Chanel
At BTS we encourage our grooms to go out of the box, not to be set on the standard black suit or tux. It is the grooms special day as well and his attire should show out just the same as the brides.
Tips and Tricks
-Don’t be afraid to show a little ankle: We love a “show off your socks” moment. Obviously dress to your body type, but we have never seen a shorter pant look bad and we’ve been to a lot of weddings.
-The fit is everything, tailored looks only: This is so important! Make sure your suit or tux fits you exactly the way it should. Nothing looks worse than an oversized suit or tux. A slimming pant is definitely the way to go.
-Outfit change just like the ladies, switch up the jacket and shoes: Like we said before, it is your special day too, dress to impress. We love when the groom has an outfit change. We always say to have some fun with your outfit for reception. If you wear a black suit or tux for ceremony, wear a maroon or blue for reception.
-Experiment with color: Gone are the days that the guys have limited options. The sky is the limit for color options now so don’t be afraid to step out of the box. This includes maroon, burnt orange, emerald, sage, royal blue, all white etc. Stick with the overall look of the wedding, but do not be afraid to awe everyone.
-Texture and patterns are important parts of the whole ensemble: These add dimension and allow for a truly customized look. Have a pattern on the inside, on the tie, or on the pocket square. These little pops of pattern really go a long way!
Here are some more of our favorite looks for men!
Bridal Trend: Blue Bridesmaids Dresses
Something Blue
When planning the attire for your big day, we always tell brides to go out of the box for bridesmaid dresses. Our favorite places to look are not your typical wedding store or bridesmaid shop. As you will see below, we love to look at places like Revolve, Nordstrom, Pretty Little Thing, etc. for your wedding party’s attire.
Since we love to style our brides, we get asked all the time for suggestions on bridesmaid looks and color trends we think will look great for a wedding. It has been very common over the last few years to play it safe and go for a neutral color like champagne or blush, but we want to shake things up a bit and send you a bridesmaid color we love and adore…blue.
Check out some super cute amazing blue bridesmaid dresses, we think you will look amazing on your ladies at your wedding:
Revolve
Fame and Partners
Reformation
Windsor
White Runway
Wedding Day Accessories
Accessories!!
Lets talk bridal accessories… They tie everything together, create a unique look and make every regular outfit become a superb outfit. This week on the blog, we talk all about bride accessories and how these dainty little details should not be overlooked on your very special day!
Some of our brides struggle enough with which dress to pick out, let alone with what accents to add to really complete the look. We are here to offer some go to ideas that will not let you down.
Jewelry
Whether its the perfect piece of sparkle that hangs off your neck, adorns your ear, or wraps around your wrist, you want to make sure you choose items that complete you and your dress, not take away from either. If you have a plunging neckline, definitely use a necklace to complement the space. If you have a lot of detail on your gown, a simple pair of earrings will do the trick.
Maria Elena Accessories
Maria Elena Accessories
Head pieces
This can be anything from a stunning veil, bridal headband, hair jewelry, or some trendy glammed out bobby pins. Use this to compliment your dress as an extension of the overall look. Make sure you are picking these items out when your dress is fresh in your mind, rather than later on down the road, just to make sure everything fits just right.
Maria Elena Accessories
Maria Elena Accessories
Clutches
You need!!! A nice looking, cute, and easy to carry for your blotting powder, lipstick touch up kit, and phone, clutch.
BHLDN Bag
Check out some other amazing accessories we believe are must haves for your wedding day!
Maria Elena Accessories
BM Bridal Arm Cuff
Katie May Mask
Bridal Fashion Trend: Tiered Wedding Dresses
Layers upon layers upon layers…
Thats the vibe for a lot of new dress designs we’ve been seeing lately. The tiered wedding dress is definitely a flashback that has recurred in several different decades and we are loving every second of this.
As we always mention, bridal fashion trends always come about a season or two after they are worn by celebrities on the red carpet. Check out some top celebs that have worn these trends recently:
Bella Hadid
Rosamund Pike
Suki Waterhouse
Gosh we love this look. Especially the one Bella Hadid was wearing. Now check out some top bridal designers that have been incorporating this look into some of their newer styles:
Pallas Couture
One Day Bridal
Vagabond Bridal
Halfpenny London
Alexandra Grecco
Carolina Herrera
Alena Leena Bridal
Celebrity Proposal: Patrick Mahomes
“It’s always us, it’s always you and me”
On September 1st, The Kansas City Chiefs were set to have their ring ceremony for winning Super Bowl 54 against the San Fransisco 49ers. This is when quarterback and MVP, Patrick Mahomes, decided to add another ring ceremony to his night. He used this special night to propose to his long time girlfriend, Brittany Matthews.
“On a day that was meant to celebrate you, you turned it into celebrating us”
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany have been together for 8 years now as they were from the same hometown and begun dating in high school. Since Patrick Mahomes was drafted, he has grown into a star player making their relationship very public. No matter the occasion, Patrick always made Brittany a priority. Patrick just signed the largest contract in NFL history and decided to take his relationship to the next level.
Brittany mentioned in her caption she was so surprised since this night was meant to celebrate Patrick and his accomplishments on the field, but instead he made it all about them and popped the question. He covered a suite inside the stadium with flowers and had light up letters reading, “Will you marry me?” Here are some great photos from when he proposed:
“He put so much thought into this special day”
Following the engagement and Super Bowl ring ceremony, Patrick planned a private dinner for the two of them to celebrate. Check out the pictures from this special night:
Patrick, if you are reading this, you did great and we would love to take over planning the next special day, your wedding day!!
xoxo, BTS
Bridal Trend: Detachable Tops
“A wedding dress is both intimate and personal for a woman- it must reflect the personality & style of the bride”
Looking to change up your look during your wedding but not into buying a whole additional outfit?
We totally get it, I mean it’s your night to shine so who wouldn’t want to wow guests with two different looks? So we’ve all seen the detachable trains and skirts for a few years now, but we wanted to show you all our new personal favorite, the detachable top. Now, this is a bridal fashion trend we are 100% behind.
Besides the totally fab bridal capes and robes that can accent your gorgeous gown, there are also detachable tops that can completely change the look and feel of your attire. This eye catching trend has been really popular on Mira Zwillingler’s lines recently and we are obsessed. Here are some looks from her that we are obsessed with as well as some looks from some other designers that are doing this just as well as her:
Mira Zwillinger- Anessa
Mira Zwillinger- Charla & Chaz
Anne Barge- Cumberland Wrap
Galia Lava- Sherry with pearl top
Galia Lahav- Kelly with matching flounced lace top
The Little White Dress
One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little ~White~ Dress
As we all know, times have changed and so have weddings. 2020 has become the year of elopements, and micro weddings which has impacted bridal fashion greatly! Many brides are opting for a VERY untraditional dress as they say their ‘I Do’s’, saving the debut of their grand gown for a later reception date. On the other hand, others may have just one shot at their wedding celebration which makes them decide to go a little out of the box with their attire.
Because of these new bridal fashion trends, we wanted to showcase some of our favorite designers and online boutiques who are really breaking the internet with some one of a kind designs. We tried to give a wide variety of styles and price points. Check out all of these BTS approved little white dress designs:
Katie May
Nookie Adore
Jay Godfrey
Michael Costello
Berta
Galia Lahav
BHLDN
Reformation
Pronovias
Karen Willis Holmes
Top 10 Bridal Shoes
Give a girl the right shoe and she can conquer the world
Finding the perfect bridal shoe is a chore for reals! There are so many options and so many things to think about as far as comfort, height, look and style. We’ve done all the research for you and brought you our top 10 picks (in no particular order) for bridal shoes right now.
Tips for picking the perfect shoe
-Heel hight must be UNDER 5”
-Wear your shoes around the house to break them in. Like really break them in, but don’t scuff the bottoms because you need that shoe shot
-No matter what, have a pair of flats, sneakers, slippers, or flip flops to change into after dinner
Giving it to you straight
Jimmy Choo is by far the most comfortable for posh high heel shoes. Red bottoms seem to be the most uncomfortable, however the look and feel of a louboutin is unmatched. We are huge fans of both designers but we just had to give you some inside info here!
TOP 10
Click on the pics below to send you directly to the sites we found these fab choices from:
1. Jimmy Choo
2. Jimmy Choo
3. Valentino
4. Christian Louboutin
5. Christian Louboutin
6. Net-A-Porter
7. Sarah Jessica Parker
8. Christian Louboutin
9. Badgley Mischka
10. Badgley Mischka
Comment your favorite pair!
Winter Wedding: Guest Attire Guidelines
Winter weddings are approaching,
which means you lovely ladies are getting ready for your big appearance at your bestie’s, cousin’s, or coworker’s super special day!! First big question…what to wear? We’ve got you covered. This blog is 100% dedicated to keeping you fab in those cooler climates. Check out the next paragraphs and inspiration images for what to and what not to wear to this grand occasion!
First things first, check the dress code!!
We cannot stress this enough. There may be specific colors the couple would prefer guests wear, and there may be a specific level of attire they are requiring for the evening. Nine times out of ten, the attire request for guests is: black tie. This means gowns for the ladies and tuxedos for the guys. We recommend getting your hair and make up done professionally and really stepping up the fanciness for this night. Remember to always avoid wearing any white or ivory, unless specifically asked to do so!
Black tie
Now assuming you are attending a black tie affair, you are going to want a floor length gown. We recommend one with a nice slit or low back, maybe even a plunging neckline. We also recommend you go for long sleeves or even follow the latest trends and get some high gloves…work of art for sure! Check out some of these super hot winter guest attire inspiration images.
TIP: You will want to pick a heavier, warmer fabric and might want to top this off with a chić faux fur shall or even a long trench coat that is left at the coat check desk (no coats in the ballroom for ladies). There are some designers who have jumped on the formal cape trend and have incorporated them into their evening attire gowns. We are huge fans of this idea!!
Don’t forget we are always available and accessible for any questions you might have when pulling these looks together xoxo