A little triva for you—did you know that the iconic Obsession for Women by Calvin Klein was launched the same year as Weddingbells? Just like us, Obsession is still hot. Read the rest of this entry »
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25th anniversary
Classic Fragrance: Obsession
25th anniversary
What You Register For Has Changed
With 2010 being the 25th anniversary of Weddingbells, we have definitely done some reflecting on the past — and this includes what you and your mister are registering for. In our 2010 reader survey, we found 75% of couples already live together before getting hitched. While I don’t have exact numbers to compare, what I do know is that number in 1985 was significantly lower. Then, marriage and moving in pretty much went hand in hand, now many couples prefer the idea of testing out cohabitation prior to walking down the aisle. Thanks to this trend this also means you’ve got the essentials to get your household running smoothly. Read the rest of this entry »
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Still Rocking, 25 Years Later
Photo: Getty Images/Wireimage Nick Harvey
Who says celebrity marriages don’t last? To prove it, I did a little research to see who like us here at Weddingbells is celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2010. There were lots of weddings, from Madonna and Sean Penn to Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen…well okay, none of those unions lasted but there is one big one that did—Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon and supermodel Yasmin Parvaneh. Read the rest of this entry »
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Wedding Dress Trends: What Goes Around Comes Around
A Weddingbells photoshoot circa 1999!
Twenty-five years ago, the “world wide web” was in its infancy, and blogs (like this one!) simply didn’t exist. Today, the amount of inspiration at your fingertips is simply staggering. I will be the first to admit that blogs can be extremely addictive, especially since you never know what you’re going to find. For example, I recently stumbled upon a post about dresses with pockets that features a Weddingbells photoshoot from 1999! Read the rest of this entry »
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How Bridesmaids Dresses Have Changed
Lela Rose bridesmaid dress.
Looking back at old issues of Weddingbells for our 25th Anniversary, one thing definitely stood out: the bridesmaid dresses. Back in 1985 it wasn’t uncommon to see puffy sleeves, ruffles galore and matchy-matchy dresses for all of the girls. While part of it was obviously the style back then, there wasn’t a huge focus on dressing your girls in gowns they A) loved and B) could actually wear again. That’s one thing we love that has evolved over time. In Rosie’s 1000 Awesome Bridal Things, #987 was “Having all your bridesmaids tell you that they love the dress you chose for them.” Today not only is it OK to dress your girls up in cute dresses, you don’t have to match them 100%. It could just asking them to wear a dress in the same colour family (ie. all shades of blue are acceptable) or even the same colour but different style to suit their body type. Not only is this easier for you as the bride, but we promise your girls will love you for it!
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Wedding of the Year: 1996
Photo Tom Wargacki/WireImage/Getty Images
A gorgeous and golden couple, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette were a match made in society heaven. Both impossibly good-looking, smart and successful, the two married in a secret ceremony on September 21, 1996 on Cumberland Island, Georgia. This was unquestionably the wedding of the year—if not the decade—and Carolyn was a beautiful bride, one that ultimately changed the course of bridal fashion. Read the rest of this entry »
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Timeless Beauty
Photography Ishi. Featured in Weddingbells Spring & Summer 2010.
In this month’s 25th Anniversary online feature we looked at 25 of our favourite websites for beauty inspiration, shopping and advice. When it comes to your wedding day look, your hair and makeup really pull everything together. While the dress is clearly a #1 priority, ignoring the rest of your look can’t throw it all off – just think about celebs on the red carpet who are wearing a gorgeous gown, but have a horrendous hair do. What does everyone notice? Exactly. Read the rest of this entry »
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Weddingbells’ Fabulous Photoshoots
Photo by Josh Cornell from the Fall & Winter 2008 issue of Weddingbells.
Over the past 25 years, Weddingbells has traveled the globe in the name of fashion to shoot beautiful gowns against a beautiful backdrop. Italy, Arizona, Barbados, Bermuda are just a few of the places we’ve been, but I’d have to say one of my favourite shoot locales was very close to home—Collingwood, Ontario, located just a two-hour drive from Toronto. Read the rest of this entry »
