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The 2010 Golden Globes' Red Carpet was beyond enjoyable - but not for the fashion. This year, it rained and rained and rained some more, which meant that all the lady celebrities had to not only try and keep their dresses dry, but attempt to look good while posing with/under an umbrella. The horror!
Anyways, here is Kate Hudson doing her thing. Why is she on WB, you ask? Well, she's wearing a wedding dress. And I'm not just saying that because she's in an elaborate white gown. No no. It's ACTUALLY a wedding dress. From the Marchesa Bridal Spring 2010 Collection.
Don't get me wrong. I LOVE me some Marchesa. And the dress is quite beautiful - structural, modern. But, seriously? You're telling me you couldn't find anything to wear that was just as pretty and maybe NOT a wedding dress?
Although, now that I think about it - why not? Why don't we all just start wearing wedding gowns in our everyday life? Throw a party - wear a wedding dress. Attend a cocktail party - wear a wedding dress. Have a business meeting - wear a wedding dress. Let's make this happen.
Lastly, this is the second time Ms. Kate Hudson appears on WB in a wedding dress and not on her wedding day. You think she's hinting at something? Well the first time she was married she wore this bad boy:
This was a winter wedding in Aspen. I get the look she was going for, and she does look great. But this is a very specific look so I understand why she would want to try (and try) again.
So I guess the big question should be : why am I making excuses for Kate Hudson?
CCB: hey, celia, quick question. celia: sure. CCB: so ... french manicures are pretty standard for a bride, yes? celia: yes - but not tacky fake ones. CCB: right ... and, like, professionally done. celia: yes. CCB: OK. But I've also seen bolder brides go fire-engine red full nails. celia: hot. CCB: does that make it okay to have a fire-engine red French manicure?
celia: no. never. in life. CCB: that's what I thought. celia: my eyes. They burn with sorrow. CCB: true story, son.
If there is one thing that upsets me most, it's a bride who insists that she wants to feel "comfortable" on her wedding day.
Personally, I want to feel comfortable when I sleep. For most other daily activities, I usually just tough it out. Which is why I am so confused when brides insist on opting for practical and sensible footwear. Why anyone would want to look "practical" on their wedding day is beyond me. Sure, your wedding may not be the best time to bring out your 5 inch lucite hooker heels, but there is nothing wrong with a cute fashionable peep-toe.
Baring this in mind, I introduce to you the most heinous piece of footwear I have ever laid eyes on :
My soul weeps for the bride who thinks this is OK.
For more options (oh yes. there are options) check out: http://www.thelovelybride.com/all_heel_heights.aspx
I have been a faithful reader for months, so when it came time for me to plan my special day, you, most naturally, were my very first point of reference. I thought I might submit some pictures to you for some feedback on how I did at following "the rules" (but not in a "What not to Wear" kind of way). Would you mind having a look and getting back to me?
Many thanks, Hellenic Bride
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Dear Hellenic Bride,
Many thanks for your faithful readership! celia and I are most glad to critique (constructively) your look. Here goes ...
We see a number of things here. First, an asymetric cut to your gown, a lightly feathered strap with matching rhinestone work in the bodice, and a neutral bouquet - all things we have advocated in recent months. Good work on picking up on these neo-basics and making them yours. We don't know you at all, so we can't say what kind of person you are, but we would have liked to see you go a little bigger with these decisions - a *little* more drama in the strap, for example, would have done the trick.
Permit us to ask: who tailored your gown? We hope you didn't pay them terribly much.
Also, although we commend your decision to stick to a white bouquet, we wonder if you are actually holding asparagus. Is your bouquet made of asparagus? That's kind of what it looks like. I mean, kudos if you were going for originality - edible arrangements are all the rage these days. But, seriously? Asparagus? If you must incorporate it at all, save it for the centerpiece, girl.
A feathered headpiece? NOW we're talking! We love its strategic placement and its coordination (without being matchy-matchy) with the feathered strap. Well-done!
We also appreciate what you've done with your hair. We love a classic side-sweep that does not throw us back to 1994. (Well, to be honest, we love it even then).
In general, Hellenic Bride, it looks like you have opted for the nebulous middle-ground between strictly traditional and flashily contemporary. We think you've done well overall: 85%
Greetings, dear readers ! Everyone at the WB headquarters would like to wish you and yours a very Happy New Year !
To honor our foray into 2010, we thought it would only be appropriate to compile a list of the Top Wedding Looks of the last decade !
(Please note that this list will only consist of celebrity weddings, as our repertoire is still quite limited. Although, check back in 2020 for a list of “Regular Folk” weddings of that decade!)
Ready?
Here we go!
Heather Mills and Paul McCartney (2002)
Ok, so it wasn’t Paul’s finest moment. We still don’t understand why anyone would marry the particular kind of nutjob that is Heather Mills, let alone write a special song to accompany her saunter down the aisle. Still, we must admit that this ecru lace gown of her own design is timeless without being boring, and the first in a long line of full-sleeved, full-laced imitations ever since.Heather’s side-swept up-do is another nice touch.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale (2002)
Ah, the benefits of having John Galliano on speed-dial. Gwen Stefani’s jaw dropping custom-made Dior gown shocked many, as a wedding-dress-dipped-in-pink isn’t what one usually finds on a bride. We say: who cares? She took a risk, and it most definitely paid off. While this look isn’t for the Traditional Bride, if Gwen Stefani can’t pull it off, then who can? Although, it probably doesn’t hurt when a hot Brit is waiting for you at the end of that alter.
Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner (2004)
Who would have thought that Kevin Costner would ever make it to WB? Well, his wife’s dress was too pretty to resist. Christine Baumgartner was one of the first brides to sport appliqués on the skirt of her wedding gown. For the next six years, bridal designers everywhere have been making their version of her Monique Lhuillier gown. For this, we thank you, Christine. Thank you for being a trendsetter while looking so effortlessly chic! As for that atrocious pick-up, I blame Kevin Costner. I KNOW that was all you, Dances With Wolves.
Camilla Parker-Bowles and Prince Charles (2005)
Camilla Parker-Bowles has taken a lot of fashion heat over
the years, so the world held its breath when it heard she’d become England’s next first lady (so, technically, its second, currently), especially since, let’s face it, how does one do wedding-score without going wedding-snore at sixty years old? WITH DRAMATIC HEADPIECES, THAT’S HOW. Camilla sported two different types on the day of her nuptials, both of which dramatically set off the subtler details of her ensemble more generally – the delicate folds of her chiffon number, and the rich gold brocade in her full-length gown. We tip our hats to these looks.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban (2006)
Nicole and Keith have had their fair share of individual upsets – anorexia (undeclared), alcoholism – but a split from Tom Crazy Cruise (or, a stroke of good luck) finally brought the two Aussies together in July of 2006, and neither could have possibly looked any better for the occasion. Kidman ravished and glowed in her empire-waist, tastefully puffy-sleeved, flowy Balenciaga gown, and Urban dazzled with his unconventionally matched three-piece suit (white vest!). God bless The American Dream.
Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres (2008)
With both brides decked out in Zac Posen, what can possibly go wrong? Yet, we must admit that it’s Portia de Rossi’s gown that stole the show. Even with its plunging neckline and backless cut, this dress still manages to look classic, chic and understated. And that touch of pink tulle adds just enough “wow factor” to make this dress one of the most memorable wedding looks we’ve seen in awhile.
Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum (2009)
Jenna Dewan looked like a fairy princess on her wedding day. Her peach and ivory Reem Acra wedding gown is as light as air. Although the “princess” look is overdone and sometimes unintentionally tacky, this bride has pulled it off by still looking modern thanks to the unique texture of her dress’s skirt. Gorgeous.
We are thrilled to be posting a piece by one of our devoted readers - marie!
A couple of months ago, marie won our Comment Competition and was awarded a "Contributing Writer" spot which gave her the opportunity to submit something to WB.
Jealous? We thought so.
So here you have it! Enjoy.
Thanks, marie!
Weddings Are Overrated, True Love Isn’t
by: marie
Why do people get married? For love or money? Technically, I suppose the right answer
would be for love. Actually, in my humble opinion, marriage is a celebration of love, and strictly of love between two people.
Naturally, for the loving couple, the wedding celebration is very, very important. It is the only moment of their relationship in which they have the right to be as romantic as they want without annoying everybody. Even then, well…
Many girls fantasize about their weddings as early as the age of 5. Many women already picked out their engagement ring, wedding dress, bouquet and wedding cake even before they pick out their future husband! So much fun! ...where are the men at?
At this point, you’re probably thinking: “omg that’s me!” or “these women are ridiculous!”
Recently, I watched an episode of Say Yes…to the Dress on TLC. That’s when I realized how annoying women can be when it comes to their wedding planning. The worst part is that they think have the right to be this way because it’s the only day in their life where it can be all about them. I think that women who want their wedding to be all about them usually want everything else to be all about them in the first place and the wedding won’t be an exception. Look, I agree that the wedding should be all about the bride…and well the groom as well I suppose, but there’s no need to be all bitchy about it!
Watching Say Yes…to the Dress got me so angry, you don’t understand. There are all these picky and annoying groups of people who come into Kleinfeld looking for a dress. When asked what style they’re looking for, most women are looking for the “princess look”. They want to be a princess on their wedding day! Of course, can’t blame them, they just want to look their best! I know, I get it! But what I don’t get are women who try so many princess dresses and get pissed off because they look bad in all of them or they don’t like any of them. Check, maybe you’re just not meant to be a princess. No matter how much you try, you will never be Cinderella so why not try another style? Princess dresses are so overdone anyway. And honestly, all the big puffiness is just confusing and pointless. Try something new and more original. But no…they are stubborn and whiny: “I WANNA BE A GODDAMN PRINCESS ON MY WEDDING DAY!”
Another annoying thing about weddings and such is that the mother and the mother-in-law, always have something to say about everything. The bride likes it. The bride’s mother doesn’t like it. The bride’s mother like it, the groom’s mother doesn’t like it. How about you all just STFU and let the bride decide. I’m not in favour of whiny princess wannabes or anything, but it’s true, the wedding is about the bride (and groom) and not about mothers (duh!). They mean well, of course, but they must keep in mind that if they were unhappy about their own wedding 30 years ago, there’s no need to take out the anger on their daughter’s wedding.
The mother and others could express their opinion, obviously, nothing can stop them but they can only be suggestions. Ultimately, the bride will have to decide what to do and she’ll have to deal with the outcome. Come on, it’s not a big decision here. The dress, the cake, the flowers, the invitations and so forth aren’t the most important things about the wedding. They just compliment the union of two happy people, in love. There’s no room for family quarrel. I think a mother who gets into a heated argument over a stupid bridal dress with her daughter, the bride, isn’t there to help but to create unnecessary conflict. Your daughter wants this dress, but you don’t like it. You can tell her what you think and let her think. Also, the bride shouldn’t get defensive about her mother’s opinion because no worries, she won’t make you get anything you don’t want to get.
Some weddings give people headaches. Some try to make everything perfect and go through shit just to get there. Some spend so much time planning the stupidities that nothing turns out right and the food is bad, the guests are angry and the newlyweds get pissed off because they just spent a lot of money on a crappy wedding ceremony. Some rich people plan the wedding of the century, everything from a 50 000$ wedding gown, to gold plated wine glasses, to designer table cloths. Two years later, they get a divorce. For them, the wedding is a banquet, play time, a joke. For some, the wedding ceremony is a way to prove something to themselves to others, kinda like an ego booster. Sometimes, couples break up while planning their wedding because it’s too hard to come to a common solution. (WTF)
To make a long story short, people spend way too much time freaking out about the useless details of the wedding that they tend to forget about the reason that brought them there. If two people truly love each other, it shouldn’t really matter all that much what shade of white the invitation envelops should be in. I’m not saying “don’t get a wedding gown, get married in your pjs”, but I mean, make it fancy, elegant, modest, whatever you want, but most of all, do not exaggerate.
