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A representative from Make Some Plans recently stated: “We wanted to bring people together with the local vendors they need, so that the happiest times in their lives do not become stressful and complicated. This website is as user-friendly as it gets, pointing visitors to some of the best choices available in their areas for everything from photographers and DJ's to wedding dresses, tuxedos, and prom dresses. It is also a fantastic way for vendors to develop relationships with new local customers.See all the looks from the zuhair murad Haute Couture autumn/winter 2012 collection.” This new online service has people all over the country excited and relieved when they begin their event planning processes, and the vendors are finding that the site is benefiting them tremendously, offering them a new venue for free advertising, including social media like Twitter and Facebook. It appears as though Make Some Plans has created a perfect union of ancient tradition and modern technology. 

Kimberly Wyatt donated her ideal wedding dress to charity. 

The former member of the Pussycat Dolls has continued to enjoy success with her solo ventures,The taffeta dessy bridesmaid dresses with a strap of exquisite swarovski and pleating details in the chest part. and serves as a judge on UK talent show Got to Dance. 

The 30-year-old is currently dating British model Max Rogers and despite hoping they will marry one day, she doesn't yet have the perfect dress. 

"[Will we be walking down the aisle soon?] You never know. Every girl can dream!" she smiled to British edition of OK! magazine. 

"I once found this beautiful Vivienne Westwood wedding gown that I simply had to buy and I ended up wearing it for a Got To Dance performance and I've since donated it to charity, so I'll now have to find another dress if it happens!" 

Along with a successful TV career, the pretty blonde has branched out into the cosmetics industry. 

Together with the founder of skincare line Love The Planet, Laura McComiskie, the dancer produced a range of mineral make-up, BM Beauty. 

"To be sitting in London now in my own office with my own branding everywhere, my perfume, my cosmetics and my management company soon launching. I'm beside myself! I still can't believe it. I'm so content and happy." She gushed.

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Hopefully, Kendall Poole's friends are exceptions to that idea, because Poole has a collection of 20 bridesmaid dresses by now. Poole's experience as a 20-time bridesmaid across 15 years gave her the experience to make the jump to wedding planning full-time. She has witnessed firsthand the chaos that goes on behind the scenes, and her main goal is to allow everyone involved in the wedding to actually enjoy the big day. She says her job as a coordinator is to be the one to make those hard decisions, so that everyone else can relax. 

"I have had the pleasure of visiting 11 countries, lived on the 11th floor in New York, 11 is in my phone number and address," she says. To top off her business' first anniversary, Poole launched a Facebook campaign, with the help of her good friend Jeff Good, to receive 1,111 "likes" by Nov. 11.Motel Deborah Long Sleeve cheap mother of the bride dresses in Black. "It was almost equal to watching the polls," Poole says. Although Kendall Poole Event Planning is only a year old, Poole has planned 25 weddings under her professional organization. 

Born and raised in Rankin County, Poole has coordinated events since she was in high school, starting with pep rallies, birthday parties and homecoming parades. "This is definitely my agape, a blessing from the Lord," she says. "I consider my business almost as a ministry, I want my couples to focus more on planning their marriage, not just a wedding.We Offer Cheap Foral gown." 

It is evident that Poole is following her passion. For each wedding she handles, she makes sure to allow herself time to listen and understand the couples,See all the looks from the Rina di Montella Haute Couture autumn/winter 2012 collection. so that their wedding will not only be a symbol of their love, but also a reflection of them as a couple. 

"You don't know what you are paying me for until after it's over," she says. 

Poole's job also puts her into a position where she plays counselor to soon to be husbands and wives by reminding them the reason of why they are getting married. 

"As long as you are keeping your marriage the number-one priority, then everything else will fall into place," she says. 

Many of Poole's clients arise from word of mouth, and she feels more than blessed to work with so many wonderful vendors to help create such a special day for the bride and groom. 

A photographer once told Poole, "People never know how good you are at your job, because you have already taken care of the problem," and those words still stick with Poole to this day. 

Crisler Boone, my wedding planner, was a huge help in all the planning. I am not the bride who likes to meet 10 times over tablecloth colors and although most brides these days love the do-it-yourself attitude, I am definitely not a DIY type of bride. Having a great planner took care of nine of those meetings. I only had to attend one. (Jacob, of course, got out of all them—he loved that). 

#We got married Nov. 17 at The South. Having over a year to plan a wedding was a great choice for us. I could not imagine planning a wedding in under a year. The stress of making sure my dresses fit, getting bridal photos, and picking out bridal party attire and invitation design was hard enough. 

#I also loved having Wendy Putt at Fresh Cut handle our food, flowers and decor. What Boone didn’t handle, Putt did. Having these two local experts responsible for most of the wedding was amazing. Their expertise took so much unneeded worry and stress off my mind and body. 

#The day of the wedding, I was full of so many emotions. My sweet bridesmaids rented out a room in Julep for brunch. The fun and food helped keep my mind off the nerves. I was not nervous until I started to get my hair and makeup done. The rush of all the planning and stress was all coming out in that moment.Time to find a beautiful mori lee bridesmaid dresses? 

#Once I got to The South, I realized it was all worth it. Everything was perfect. The only thing left was for Jacob and me to see each other. Once Jacob and I had our sweet and loving reveal during the pre-wedding photo session, I was ready to walk down the aisle and get married.

Celebrity wedding dress designer Manuel Mota in apparent suicide; Designer from Spain created gown for Rod Stewart's bride Penny Lancaster, among others 

Manuel Mota and Karolina Kurkova walk the runway at a presentation of the new bridal collection by Pronovias during Barcelona Bridal Week on May 11, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. 

Spanish celebrity wedding dress designer Manuel Mota of the global brand Pronovias has died aged 46 in an apparent suicide, a police source and reports said Wednesday. 

Mota was creative director for Pronovias for 23 years and made bridal gowns for celebrities such as model Penny Lancaster, the bride of singer Rod Stewart.

A police source who asked not to be named told AFP that Mota's death was "violent" but not a homicide and that the investigation was closed. 

Police gave no further details while El Pais newspaper said it was a suspected suicide. It cited sources in the investigation saying Mota had left a note.The faux fur wraps with draped details and decorative brooch to the chest. 

El Pais said he was found dead at home in Sitges,Shop the latest Bridal gown on the world's largest fashion site. near Barcelona where the company is based. 

Model Irina Shayk attends a final fitting by creative director Manuel Mota for the new 'Pronovias Bridal Collection' 2012 on May 9, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. 

Pronovias mourned Mota in a statement that gave no details of the circumstances of his death.We offer a wide array of cheap dessy bridesmaid dresses, mantilla veils and many other popular styles. 

"The Pronovias Family has lost one of their most beloved members," said the president of the group Alberto Palatchi, in a statement.Our gorgeous one shoulder wedding dresses are perfect for wedding, proms or any occasion when you need a little extra warmth and glamour. 

"The memory of his collections, his shows, his hard work, his talent and his passion will remain with us forever,What Is Appropriate Off-Shoulder Wedding Dresses?" Palatchi added. 

"Manuel was a great man, a great colleague, a great artist and, above all, a great person." 

Moto had been with Pronovias for 23 years, helping to take the Spanish brand from a family business to a luxe wedding gown label known the world over. 

Victoria’s Secret supermodel Doutzen Kroes wore a dress by Moto at her 2010 wedding, as did Rod Stewart’s wife, Penny Lancaster at their 2007 nuptials. Supermodels Karolina Kurkova, Miranda Kerr, Irina Shayk and Bar Rafaeli have all walked the runway in the label’s shows. Famed Lebanese designer Elie Saab created a capsule 2013 collection for the label. 

"The Pronovias Family has lost one of their most beloved members. The memory of his collections, his shows, his hard work, his talent and his passion will remain with us forever. Manuel was a great man, a great colleague, a great artist and, above all, a great person,” said Alberto Palatchi, President of Pronovias Fashion Group in a release. 

“At this difficult time, I would like to express on behalf of the entire team our deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones. We will never forget him.”

He Said 
My part of the wedding preparation mostly consisted of getting it all started. I had to create a proposal tailored perfectly to the woman I wanted to marry. 

I couldn't think of any place feasible that would be more special to Alex than her home, where it would be just the two of us and, of course, the dogs. 
At the time, I was living in Monroe, La. The day of the proposal, I sped east on Interstate 20 to get to her house while she was at work. By the time I got to Clinton, I realized I'd only have a few minutes to prepare the house. 

So I sent a text message to Alex asking her to go to the store and get some made-up request I didn't really need, just to buy some time. She said she was tired, and she just wanted to go home. My plan was falling apart. 
I got to her house and ran inside. I put on my best coat and tie.Both the 2010 and 2011 Miss Americas were crowned in La Femme dress made by Sherri Hill. I started pulling petals off some of roses I'd bought. I made a trail of the petals from the carport door to the bedroom, lined with white candles and full red roses. 

Right as I was about to light the first candle, I looked up and saw Alex's face through the glass in the door. I ran to the door and opened it. 
“Go sit in the car. Give me five minutes,” I said. I thought the wholeShop the latest Bridal gown on the world's largest fashion site. surprise was blown. 

Five minutes passed and she was still in the car. I called her cell—no answer. Ten minutes. Still no answer. Fifteen minutes.What Is Appropriate Off-Shoulder Wedding Dresses? By this point, I was drenched in sweat. Fifteen minutes earlier, I was 100-percent sure she'd say yes, but that was dwindling with every second I didn't see her. Was she not coming in because she knew what I was about to do and she didn't want me to? 
Finally, she answered the phone. “Come inside,” I said. 

I heard the door open. “Oh my goodness!” she said. 
Alex followed the trail of roses and candles to the bedroom, where I was waiting with the ring. When she walked it, I immediately got down on one knee. 

“Are you serious?” she asked as tears began to well up in her eyes. 
“Alexandra Horrobin, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?” I asked. I don't remember if she managed a verbal response or not, but I'm pretty sure she conveyed a yes somehow. 

From there, my preparation included tasting food and saying: “If that's what you want, Baby, get it.” 
The day of the wedding was a blast. The greatest moment was when I saw the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen in her dress for the first time, as we were doing photos prior to the ceremony. I knew I'd picked the right one.We offer a wide array of cheap dessy bridesmaid dresses, mantilla veils and many other popular styles. 

She Said 
Wedding planning isn't just a process, it is an experience. Mine started when Jacob and I got engaged in July 2011. I walked into my house and found it lined with beautiful flowers and candles. That's when my brain kicked into planning mode. 

Of course, the wedding magazines and Pinterest boards ran wild. They took over my desktop and life. My dream colors and flowers changed daily. 

Crisler Boone, my wedding planner, was a huge help in all the planning. I am not the bride who likes to meet 10 times over tablecloth colors and although most brides these days love the do-it-yourself attitude,Light up a room in this pageant dress evening gown. I am definitely not a DIY type of bride. Having a great planner took care of nine of those meetings. I only had to attend one. (Jacob, of course, got out of all them—he loved that). 
We got married Nov. 17 at The South. Having over a year to plan a wedding was a great choice for us. I could not imagine planning a wedding in under a year. The stress of making sure my dresses fit, getting bridal photos, and picking out bridal party attire and invitation design was hard enough. 

I also loved having Wendy Putt at Fresh Cut handle our food, flowers and decor. What Boone didn't handle, Putt did. Having these two local experts responsible for most of the wedding was amazing. Their expertise took so much unneeded worry and stress off my mind and body. 

The day of the wedding, I was full of so many emotions. My sweet bridesmaids rented out a room in Julep for brunch. The fun and food helped keep my mind off the nerves. I was not nervous until I started to get my hair and makeup done. The rush of all the planning and stress was all coming out in that moment. 
Once I got to The South, I realized it was all worth it. Everything was perfect. The only thing left was for Jacob and me to see each other. Once Jacob and I had our sweet and loving reveal during the pre-wedding photo session, I was ready to walk down the aisle and get married. 

My wedding was beautiful, but it went by so fast. The countdown began the day I got engaged. Then I turned around, and it was all over. All that planning for one day can be a bit disheartening when its over, but I would not change it for the world.

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Abby Adams is getting married in six months. 

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And this bride still needs to book everything for her wedding. 

"I had no idea how much work it would be to put together a wedding. It seems really easy when you see TV shows about it, but when you're actually in the process of it, it's a lot more work than it looks like," said Adams. 

With south Georgia's largest bridal expo kicking off this Saturday, many brides like Adams hope this event will be one stop shopping. 

"To know that everything will be in one place is exciting. I can see a lot of caters and florists, even wedding dresses, and see all of that in one place," said Adams. 

Steel's Jewelry is sponsoring the event. And with more than 60 vendors, you can find everything from your DJ to your honeymoon destination. 

"We've been involved with it from the beginning and it's just really neat to see each year more and more people come out and support it, and more and more brides come out and support it," said Nicole Steel, Marketing Manager. 

Steel says the expo is the most convenient way to plan a wedding. 

"This will be an event where a bride can walk in and walk out with her entire wedding planned." 

Adams says even though planning a wedding takes a lot of work, it's still all worth it. 

"Planning takes a really long time and it's a long process but it's been exciting getting to see all of the different kinds of caters, florists, and wedding dresses, and picking out what best fits my style best." 

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“I think it’s wonderful that it is fashionable and more in people’s minds to be green. I just think that they might be spending a little bit too much money on it. I think you can do everything cheaper if you do it yourself and it’s more fun as well. It makes your wedding more personal,” says Becci. 

A different style and a whole different budget too: Lucy Tamman’s Atelier in London’s fashionable Bloomsbury neighbourhood. 

A graduate from London’s prestigious Central St Martin’s College of art and design, Tamman is a pioneer in eco-couture: 

“When someone looks at my gowns they don’t say 
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“But I have the added extra of being ethical so there’s more to the dress, there’s a story behind it, which is very much appreciated by most of the brides because it gives a little bit extra and they can know, on their wedding day, that no one has been exploited to help them create that perfect day.” 

And be assured that your best will be all the better for the environment, however green you go. Katie Fewings has this advice:

A new investigation into the death of singer Amy Winehouse found that she died of accidental alcohol poisoning, authorities in London said Tuesday. 

The conclusion was the same as that of an earlier investigation, which had to be thrown out because the coroner did not have the right qualifications. 

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The new inquest was ordered in December by the London borough of Camden. 

Dr Shirley Radcliffe, interim coroner for Inner North London, gave a verdict of "death by misadventure" Tuesday, meaning the death is judged to be accidental, with no law broken and no criminal negligence involved. 

Winehouse "had a history of excessive alcohol ingestion for some years and was under the care of a number of physicians," Radcliffe told the court, according to a summary provided by Camden Council. 

"She had had a period of abstinence from alcohol for 12-13 days in July but a few days before her death she began to drink alcohol again. 

"Following her death the police attended and deemed the death to be non-suspicious. Toxicological analysis revealed a level of alcohol commonly associated with fatality.A chapel train gown is the most formal female attire for social occasions." 

The original coroner, Suzanne Greenaway, lost her position as assistant deputy coroner, to which she was appointed by her husband,Find your favorite 2013 prom dress from the great selection... London Coroner Andrew Reid, after it was discovered that she had not been a registered lawyer in the United Kingdom for the requisite five years. 

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Greenaway's report also concluded that Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning, in a "death by misadventure." 

A pathologist told Greenaway's court that Winehouse's blood-alcohol level was 416 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood. The level considered lethal is 350 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood, and the legal limit to drive in Britain is 80 milligrams of alcohol. 

The pathologist found no traces of tablets in Winehouse's stomach and said her organs appeared to be normal. 

The singer's soulful, throaty vocals brought her stardom in 2007, but her troubled off-stage life -- chronicled in her top 10 hit "Rehab" -- won her notoriety. 

Her death came less than two months after her latest release from a rehabilitation program and weeks after she was booed offstage by disappointed fans in Serbia. 

The tattooed London-born singer-songwriter's first album, "Frank," debuted in 2003,The zuhair murad collection offers a truly unique line of dresses. when she was 19. 

International success came with her 2007 album "Back to Black." She dominated the 2008 Grammys, winning five awards that night and delivering, via satellite from London, a strong performance of "Rehab."

Chateau de Chic Salon, Spa & Boutique will be presenting a wedding and formal wear event at its salon at 104 N. Broadway Ave., in Spring Valley on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

The event will showcase southeast Minnesota as a superb wedding destination, featuring beautiful locations, knowledgeable businesses and impeccable services. 

There will be more than 500 "lightly loved" bridal and prom dresses for sale along with tiaras, hairpieces, jewelry, accessories and much more. 

Steph Thouin of Chateau de Chic, who is overseeing the event,The faux fur wraps with draped details and decorative brooch to the chest. said attendees will have the opportunity to shop for dresses and accessories and get wedding ideas. The event will also have cake, food and wine tasting offered, along with prize drawings for attendees. Local businesses will be featured and will share their expertise in wedding services. TJ's Liquor, Spring Valley Greenhouse and Victorian Gourmet Cakes & Catering will be on hand to answer questions about their products. Thouin noted there are a lot of businesses in the area that offer services for those planning a wedding. "We wanted to showcase them," she added. 

Chateau de Chic will be highlighting wedding trends for 2013 through fashion, accessories, hair and makeup for this year's brides to be. "I'm excited to showcase the trends and the displays we have are fun," shared Thouin. 

Chateau de Chic is a full-service salon and spa specializing in hair, skin, nails, massage, tanning and a full boutique with professional products, clothing and accessories. 

Thouin encourages people to stop by for the event, adding if one knows someone getting married or are planning a wedding themselves, it's a great way to save some money and gather ideas to help make the "big day" a truly memorable event. 

There will also be several other events happening in Spring Valley Jan. 12. The Wilder Foot Races will begin at 9 a.m. at the Kingsland High School. For more information, look elsewhere in this issue. Two businesses will be holding grand openings as well - Vintage Point Artifacts on Broadway and The Little Remodeling Company on North Section. Johnny Ringo's on Broadway will be holding one of its comedy nights that evening as well. 

The top three gift categories expected to be re-sold are clothes and accessories, music and computers. It's also an opportunity to resell other items you want rid of. 

"eBay.ie sees a flurry of items being re-sold after Christmas like clothing and including shoes, dresses and shirts and which could be a result of incorrect sizing," says Steven Heywood of eBay.his elegant selection of high low prom dresses will have you looking stunning for the big day!Custom made mermaid chiffon one shoulder wedding dress?ie. 

"The average person receives anywhere from 50 to 150 worth of unused items. There's money to be made from mistakes," he says. 

Declutter therapist Breda recommends patience if you're looking to sell goods online which you've had for a long period of time. 

"In recent recessionary times we've seen a great increase in the selling of unwanted goods,Wholesale high quality and beautiful Embroidery lace dress Wait for You to Choose. on and offline," she says. 

"As attractive as this may seem, many items can be difficult and time-consuming to sell, and the monetary rewards often disappointing. In terms of clothing, most items lose the bulk of their value within a year of purchase so it's unsurprising to see online auction sites flooded with unloved garments," Breda says. 

Age Action is appealing to the public to donate their unwanted Christmas gifts to provide funds for its work with older people. Age Action spokesman Eamon Timmins said: "Whether it is a jumper or blouse, a piece of jewellery or a DVD,This Asymmetric neckline dress features in great Taffeta. rather than leave it sitting in the bottom of the wardrobe for the next 12 months, consider donating it to an Age Action shop." 

Meanwhile, four new St Vincent de Paul shops opened up in the run-up to Christmas in the Dublin area, and with a new one due to open in Bray this month, the total of SVP shops in Dublin will reach 40. Jim Walsh, spokesperson for SVP says: "Both a wider variety of people and goods come into the shops now. Donations have remained the same but the demand has gone up, so people are always welcome dropping things in."

Rails and rails full of flowing white gowns, regal tiaras, glinting jewellery, ivory heels – it is enough to give any prospective groom palpitations. 

When childhood friends Beth Gray and Gemma Gallant finalised their plan to start a bridal business, they hot-footed it over to the British Bridal Exhibition in Harrogate. 

Beth said: "It is a man's worst nightmare." 

Wading through the frocks, Beth was keeping a tight grip on the budget while Gemma was poring over silk and tulle.Wholesale high quality and beautiful Embroidery lace dress Wait for You to Choose. 

Beth said: "It was so stereotypical. I turned up with my calculator, my notepad and my budget." 

As a newlywed, Gemma takes care of the bridal side of things. She married her husband Rob in August and has had her eye on the marriage market for some time. Beth is the business brain who used to work as a management consultant for multi-million-pound international company Deloitte. 

Beth is the ying to Gemma's yang. The two have been friends since they went to primary school in Hessle together, riding about on matching bikes. 

The close friends even spent Gemma's honeymoon together. 

Although Gemma and Ross had a honeymoon booked in New York for months after their wedding, their tight-knit group of friends were going to Ibiza the following day and secretly booked the newlyweds' flights and a hotel to themselves, then they spent the rest of the week with 12 of them in a villa. 

"Most people spend their honeymoon on a secluded beach, just the two of them," Gemma said. 

Taking a real interest in the bride's big day is what the pair are most thrilled about. 

"It is exciting to think it is such a big occasion and we can help them to find the perfect dress," Beth said. 

Everything started coming together once they found the perfect spot for the shop. The social hub of Princes Avenue was just what they were looking for. 

"We are a smallish boutique, so it didn't feel right to plonk ourselves in the middle of Princes Quay," Beth said. 

When Gemma, 30, was rushing around finishing the details for her own nuptials at the KP Club in Pocklington, she saw many of the problems of the trade first-hand. 

Best friend Beth was one of the bridesmaids. Between the two of them, they have tried to iron out those creases. 

The movies love a good film montage of the bride and crew slipping in and out of flouncy frocks with a glass of bubbly, but many bridal shops only allow the bride to bring two people along. This can leave mums, sisters and friends out in the cold. 

The boutique will be available to rent for the night for bridesmaid parties, so the bride can bring her entourage. 

"It is like a girl's dream, and you only get to do it once," Beth said. "Well, hopefully." 

Since Gemma managed to get everything she wanted on her big day,Custom made mermaid chiffon one shoulder wedding dress? she really wants to help brides get the most out of theirs. 

Gemma said: "It can be a really nerve-racking experience. 

"I didn't dream about what dress I wanted, so it was hard to choose. 

"I didn't know what would suit me, but now I know all our dresses and I can pick out something our brides might not choose themselves." 

Bride & Co cannot stock designs sold by shops within 25 miles but at the bridal exhibition they snapped up established names, such as the Enzoani Beautiful range and D'zage Bridal Range, as well as up-and-coming designers. 

Striking the balance between the perfect gown and spending your life savings is important to them. 

We have all had a moment like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, when you feel snubbed in a fancy boutique because you do not have a platinum credit card. 

If you have a budget, Gemma and Beth do not want you to stress. They will point you towards the dresses to get the most out of your money. 

Beth said: "It's the elephant in the room that nobody mentions.This Asymmetric neckline dress features in great Taffeta. 

"You still want the bridal experience even if you aren't spending 3,000 on a dress." 

Gemma knows that it is easy to get in a flap and forget when their dresses go from 500 to 1,500.his elegant selection of high low prom dresses will have you looking stunning for the big day! 

Gemma said: "When you are trying them on, there are so many you can't remember how much they all are. 

"We don't want people to put the dress on, then find out how much it is." 

Beth's boyfriend, Ross Bellingham, is having a tough time since the boutique opened. 

Beth said: "When I came home and said I had just bought 50 wedding dresses, my boyfriend's face went blue." 

But there are a lot of perks to the job. 

Beth said: "My boyfriend just thinks, well at least we can get a cheap dress when the time comes." 

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Coloured bridal gowns aren't an entirely new style phenomenon. But from recent celebrity weddings to spring 2013 designer runways, fresh creations for the walk down the aisle are emerging in shades beyond traditional white, ivory and cream. 

Last fall, actresses Anne Hathaway and Jessica Biel each donned designer wedding dresses incorporating pink, a year after Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon said her “I do's” in a blush-coloured gown. No Doubt's Gwen Stefani was well ahead of the coloured-dress curve when she wore her famed Galliano gown dip-dyed in hot pink for her 2002 nuptials. 

Future brides aspiring to be pretty in pink will have their share of options to sift through in 2013, whether it's a subtle touch of pale pastel or a more colourful creation drenched in the rosy hue. 

“I just think that it is all inspired by the idea of the blushing bride, and that pink just seems to be a beautiful natural transition of that,” said Victoria Rucks, district manager for David's Bridal Canada. “It's really (a colour) that flatters a lot of skin tones as well.Time to find a beautiful mori lee bridesmaid dresses?” 

Alison McGill, editor-in-chief of Weddingbells magazine,Custom made mermaid chiffon one shoulder wedding dress? said the recent coloured-dress trend is one that has been designer driven. 

She started to see a style shift with respect to gowns and colour with Vera Wang's all-black collection for fall 2012. The New York designer's bridal collection for spring 2013 showcased various tones of red. In the case of both lines, the dresses are also available in white, McGill noted. 

Fashion legend Oscar de la Renta and New York-based Canadian designer Romona Keveza also showed bridal creations for spring 2013 including hues like red and blue. 

“I think it's designers presenting brides with different options because brides want to be able to have something really unique for their wedding day, and having colour in your dress certainly is a very impactful way (to do so),” said McGill. 

Beyond dresses in bolder hues, silhouettes and dress styles for brides are also getting a fashion reboot. 

“The same silhouette has been popular for so long and that's the sort of princess ballgown strapless style with the big skirt, lots of volume,” said McGill. “I think we were long overdue for a bit of a switchup with styles.” 

Among the options: 

ILLUSION NECKLINE: The sheer overlay at the top of the dress connects to the bodice offering a see-through effect and a “beautiful finish.” 

“It shows a hint of skin while still keeping it modest,” said Rucks. 

FANCIFUL BACKS: From keyhole cut-outs to cascading, flowing ribbons, McGill said a notable trend emerging is the attention to detail on the backs of wedding dresses. 

Rucks said the illusion effect seen in necklines, along with bow details, are among the stylish embellishments being showcased on the backs of bridal gowns this year. 

SLEEVES: It's been nearly two years since the Duchess of Cambridge wowed many with her luxurious lace bridal gown, and the embrace of sleeved dresses into the wedding wear fold remains strong. 

“People are looking to add three-quarter length or full-length sleeves to a lot of existing gowns,” said Rucks, noting brides can also pair their dress with small jackets to strike a similar effect. 

VINTAGE: Some designers are reviving retro looks from fashion's glam eras for the modern bride. 

“We're definitely seeing that '50s,Embrace modern glamour in this evening gown from strapless wedding dress. '60s vibe with the tea length cut to the hemline, crinoline to give it the poodle skirt kind of a feel,” said Rucks. 

For brides seeking retro-inspired accessories to accent their wedding day ensemble, Rucks said there's everything from beaded purses to lush lace covered platform heels and even fascinator-style headpieces channelling the 1920s esthetic. 

In need an elegant touch to cap off your wedding day wardobe? Rucks suggested opting to incorporate gloves into the look. “Whether it's wrist-length or up the elbow, satin gloves bring the whole picture together.Light up a room in this pageant dress evening gown.”

Santa and Mrs. Claus took time out from their busy schedule Dec. 24 to visit Winter Wonderland in East Peoria. Santa, also known as Geary Stanley, and his bride, Denise Feller, tied the knot on Christmas Eve during a small ceremony with some friends and family. Stanley, 54, of Creve Coeur is a maintenance man at East Peoria High School. Feller, 48, of Peoria works at WMBD-TV as a receptionist. 

Almost like the Dan Fogelberg song that is played at Christmas, Feller and Stanley, who already knew each other, reconnected five years ago when they bumped into each other at a gas station. But in this story, they did not part ways. Feller said they wanted their wedding to be extra special. “Geary has been playing Santa for about 10 years now for different events. His favorites are the Creve Coeur Santa Walk and playing Santa for the special needs kids at the high school. When we got together, I decided to join him,” Feller said. The couple volunteers their time posing as Santa and Mrs. Claus. “We use our own money to buy toys for kids that we do personal appearances for. We do as many as we have time for. Geary makes a wonderful Santa. 

The kids just love him,” Feller said. Stanley started doing the Santa bit when one of the fellow Boy Scout leaders, George Pilkington, told him that they needed Santas for the Creve Coeur Santa walk. After that he was hooked. He purchased his own suit and Feller,Our gorgeous one shoulder wedding dresses are perfect for wedding, proms or any occasion when you need a little extra warmth and glamour. likewise, owns hers. “Because this is something that we both love to do, we decided that we would work our wedding into this theme. After a lot of discussion and working with (city commissioner) Tim Jeffers, we decided on the sleigh scene there at the Winter Wonderland, as Mr. and Mrs. Claus,” Feller said. Stanley wore his Santa outfit and Feller wore a red dress with boots and a Santa Robe. 

She carried poinsettias as her flower. Tom Meadows Sr. of Peoria performed the ceremony, which lasted about 10 minutes due to the cold weather. After the ceremony, the group headed to Ming's in East Peoria for their reception. “We will be out of our Santa garb by then, because Geary and I don't want to confuse any kids by having Santa at Ming's when he should be out delivering presents,” Feller said. The couple headed north (maybe to the North Pole) for their honeymoon over New Year's weekend. “We are both Boy Scout leaders and have camped out in the cold before.Find the perfect Junior Bridesmaid Dresses to wear. We'll be spending our time out in the great outdoors, one of our other loves,One of the hottest bridal dress trends in 2012 is the lace wedding veils.” Feller said. 

What's the hottest hue for Prom 2013 gowns? "Red rules," says Librach. "The color of divas, red in any shade attracts attention. Plus it exudes passion and drama. What better choice for a night as big as Prom?" 

Prints, strong for the past several years, fade for Prom 2013 in favor of irresistible solids in striking, vibrant colors like electric pink and deep sea turquoise. "These eye-catching hues guarantee you'll get spotted on – and off- the dance floor," Librach says. 

What styles are in big demand? "Star-studded Prom girls must have long, flowing chiffon gowns with jaw-dropping details that revival the glam seen on the red-carpet," says Librach. 

For the girl who dreams of being the Prom Princess, nothing will do but a Cinderella ball gown. "At Prom 2013, ball gowns take on a very sophisticated look for an oh-so modern fairy-tale dress," Librach says.Wholesale high quality and beautiful Embroidery lace dress Wait for You to Choose.This Asymmetric neckline dress features in great Taffeta. 

Teens are going to new lengths for Prom 2013 gowns. "High-low hemline dresses make the perfect option for girls who can't decide whether to wear a short Prom dress or a long formal," Librach says.