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A Makeup Beauty Bar
Real Housewives of New Jersey's Lauren Manzo opens her new beauty bar, perfect for brides! more »
Jan 2, 2013 in Beauty & Fashion
Inside the World of Colin Cowie
Colin Cowie—event planner widely known for throwing the most amazing events for A-list celebrities across the world—is now lending his style and expertise to brides everywhere. more »
Jan 2, 2013 by Molly Tully in Beauty & Fashion (1 Comments)
Photo by Michael Frost.
Simply Spring
Gorgeous wedding gowns for your spring wedding. Which is your favorite? more »
Jan 2, 2013 in Beauty & Fashion
Kay English Photography.
Out of Africa
Pick an exotic theme for your wedding, and have fun with it—from start to finish. more »
Jan 2, 2013 in Beauty & Fashion
The Luxury of Couture—Here In New Jersey
Thurin Atelier in Somerville offers a custom wedding gown experience like no other. more »
Jan 2, 2013 in Beauty & Fashion
10 Planning Tips From Colin Cowie
With his new Wedding Planner & Keepsake Organizer, Colin Cowie can be your own personal wedding planner. Here are tips to keep in mind. more »
Jan 2, 2013 in Details
Photo by Michael Frost.
Just In: New Gowns
Gorgeous new gowns for your wedding. more »
Jul 2, 2012 in Beauty & Fashion
Boot Camp for Brides
Get in shape for your wedding with the help of a personal trainer. more »
Jul 2, 2012 by Patricia Koch in Beauty & Fashion
Lingerie Love: Keeping the Honeymoon Alive
Don't forget to select lingerie for your honeymoon...almost as important as the perfect wedding gown! more »
Jul 2, 2012 by Susan Brierly in Beauty & Fashion
Don't-Miss Salons
If you're searching for your dream gown, be sure to visit these great salons in New Jersey. more »
Jul 2, 2012 by Molly Tully in Beauty & Fashion
No One Does It Quite Like Vera
Inside the world of bridal's most famous designer—Vera Wang more »
Jan 3, 2012 by Molly Tully in Beauty & Fashion
Jeff Tisman Photography.
Choosing the Right Makeup Artist
Tips to consider when hiring your wedding makeup artist. more »
Jan 3, 2012 by Susan Brierly in Beauty & Fashion
Photo by Michael Frost.
Simple Style
The latest gowns, in refreshing and simple styles, ready for your spring and summer weddings. more »
Jan 3, 2012 in Beauty & Fashion
Moshe Zusman Photography.
Living Her Dream
Local wedding dress designer Sareh Nouri shows off her gorgeous gowns. more »
Jan 3, 2012 by Susan Brierly in Beauty & Fashion
Ballet Beautiful for Brides
The exercise regimen that Natalie Portman followed to train for Black Swan is perfect for your wedding, too. more »
Jun 24, 2011 by Linda DiProperzio in Beauty & Fashion
Vanessa Joy Photography.
In Search of the Perfect Pair of Shoes
No matter the size of your budget, there’s an amazing gamut of styles and colors of wedding shoes available. more »
Jun 24, 2011 by Susan Brierly in Beauty & Fashion (1 Comments)
Choosing an Informal Wedding Dress for Your Casual Wedding
If you’re planning a simple backyard wedding or beach wedding, you’ll find a huge assortment of casual bridal and bridesmaid dresses at local retailers and online. more »
Jun 23, 2011 in Wedding Gowns
Brooke at Tackeff Photography.
The Return of the Updo
Look glamorous with a loose, sexy updo hairstyle. more »
Jan 3, 2011 by Susan Brierly in Hair, Salons & Spas (1 Comments)
Michael Frost.
Garden Party
Brand-new bridal fashions for Spring 2011. more »
Jan 3, 2011 in Wedding Gowns (2 Comments)
Vintage-Inspired Glamour
Incorporate retro elements into your wedding-day look with these vintage-inspired gowns and accessories. more »
Jan 3, 2011 by Susan Brierly in Beauty & Fashion
"Say Yes to the Dress" with Randy
Randy Fenoli, fashion director for Kleinfeld in Manhattan, and star of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress goes dress shopping with us. more »
Jan 3, 2011 by Susan Brierly
Josh Lynn Photography.
Your True Colors
Pale pink, barely blue, and even black wedding dresses are front and center on the wedding gown runways. more »
Jun 29, 2010 by Susan Brierly in Wedding Gowns
Laura Bruen Photography
Red-Carpet Look
How to achieve a red-carpet look on your wedding day. more »
Jul 1, 2010 by Susan Brierly in Makeup Artists
Ruby Romance
This rich jewel tone is red-hot for fall and winter. Work it into your bouquet, maids’ dresses, reception décor, and cake. Have fun with this classic look. more »
Jul 1, 2010 in Beauty & Fashion
Photo by Berit.
Moms Go High-Glam
On every wedding day, despite the season, the venue, and the budget, all eyes are focused on the bride and her gorgeous gown. more »
Dec 30, 2009 by Susan Brierly in Mom's Dress
D. Becker Photo.
Bridal Boot Camps
The flowers are beautiful. The gown is the one of your dreams. Your fiancé? Well, he’s not too shabby, either. But that body looking back at you in the mirror—perhaps it could use some work. more »
Dec 30, 2009 by Lisa A. Flam in Beauty & Fashion (1 Comments)
Destination Boot Camps
Need to get in shape for your wedding? Grab some of your bridesmaids and make a weekend out of it at these destination boot camp locations. more »
Dec 29, 2009 by Molly Tully in Beauty & Fashion
Sugar-Plum Dress
Flower Fairy: Your smallest attendants will swoon over this sugar-plum dress, $145, from Kitty Girls Tulle & Dye Co. in Jersey City, 201-360-3556; kittygirlsdesign.com. more »
Dec 30, 2009 in Editor's Picks
Morristown Rolls Out The White Carpet
For the busy bride searching to maximize her time, she need look no further than Morristown, which has more than 40 businesses geared toward planning a wedding. more »
Dec 30, 2009 by Patricia Koch in Bridal Accessories
Get Pampered
Whether you choose a deep tissue massage, a tropical body soufflé smoothie, or to lounge all day by the whirlpool, every bride and member of her bridal party deserve some relaxation before the big day. more »
May 20, 2009 by Alicia Staffa in Beauty & Fashion (2 Comments)
Simple Is a Trend
Whether or not the economic crunch has made a dent in your wedding plans, it has without question impacted the world of bridal fashion. more »
May 20, 2009 by Rennie Ackerman in Beauty & Fashion
Photo by Marie Papp Photography.
New in the World of Fashion
Exquisite Bride (110 Essex Street, Millburn, 973-376-2770; exquisite-bride.com) opened its doors in Millburn this past winter and offers a wonderful selection of high-end bridal designers, including a separate Vera Wang boutique within the salon. more »
May 20, 2009 by Molly Tully in Beauty & Fashion
Runway Ruffles and Tiers
Here are the latest gowns, hot off the runway, that will be available in bridal salons this coming fall. The trend is toward simple, elegant gowns...some with a hint of color. Which is your favorite? more »
Jul 1, 2009 in Wedding Gowns
Jeffrey Vock Photography.
Double Take
It used to be that finding the one perfect gown for your wedding could take up the better part of a year, but brides have kicked the fashion factor into overdrive and are now wearing two totally different dresses on their big day. more »
Dec 23, 2008 by Gena Ansell-Lande in Wedding Gowns
Custom-Made Wedding Gowns, Just For You
If you thought designer bridal gowns were reserved solely for celebrities walking the red carpet, think again. A handful of New Jersey salons are offering to create your custom wedding dress, perfect for your own walk down the aisle. more »
Dec 23, 2008 by Patricia Koch in Beauty & Fashion
Celebrity Skin
Whether greeting your guests or posing for pictures, the last thing you want to worry about on your wedding day is your makeup. more »
Dec 23, 2008 by Linda DiProperzio in Beauty & Fashion
Designer Gowns
There’s never been a more fashionable time to get married. It used to be that Vera Wang was the only designer name in town, but within the past ten years, fashion’s elite, along with its foot soldiers, have flocked to the bridal market, each bringing their own sensibility and style—and with it, more choices and options for brides. more »
Dec 23, 2008 by Patricia Simone in Beauty & Fashion (1 Comments)
Images by Berit.
Bridal Basics by Bobbi Brown
If Montclair makeup artist Bobbi Brown were to send you a text message with one bridal beauty tip, it would read, “On your wedding day you should look like yourself at your most beautiful.” more »
Dec 23, 2008 by Stacey Marcus in Makeup Artists
Instant Beauty-With No Needles Required
It’s considered the biggest day of a woman’s life. And with the attention of more than a hundred people, it seems almost natural for brides to seek professional beauty help to look their best. more »
Dec 23, 2008 by Antoinette DeNise in Beauty & Fashion
J. Crew Does Bridal
Rockin’ band: $5,000. Pretty dress for bridesmaids: $300. Sit-down dinner: $150 a head. Finding the perfect wedding dress at your favorite store: priceless. more »
Dec 31, 2008 by Alexis Crisman in Beauty & Fashion
Photo by dMdC Photography.
Beauty Secrets From Makeup Pros
What could be more important than looking—and feeling—your best on your wedding day? Sometimes, however, the stress of wedding planning can take a lot out of a girl and leave you feeling all sorts of blah rather than beautiful. Luckily, New Jersey Bride has met with the experts and uncovered some key tricks to looking your best on the big day. more »
Dec 23, 2008 by Gena Ansell-Lande in Expert Advice
Six Weeks to Beautiful
One of the biggest wishes that any bride has is to look beautiful, stunning, and radiant on her wedding day, and the glow comes from more than the gown. Now, brides are flocking to beauty salons for in-advance help with their skin, brows, and of course, makeup and hair for the big day. And some programs offer much more than that. How does a personal trainer and cosmetic dentistry sound? more »
Dec 23, 2008 by Sharon Naylor in Makeup Artists
Finding the Perfect Gown at Trunk Shows
Serendipity—that’s the exhilarating feeling you’ll get when you find your perfect gown at one of the many trunk shows being offered at area bridal salons. more »
Dec 23, 2008 by Patricia Simone in Beauty & Fashion