Let’s face it, bridesmaids dresses are one of the toughest decisions you will have to make for your big day. Are they tacky? Will they like them? Does it really matter if they like them? Do they match the rest of the wedding? …all legitimate questions. Allow me to simplify at least one question for [...]

May 6-9 Brides Against Breast Cancer at the Baltimore Marriott Hunt Valley Inn Local brides-to-be will have an opportunity to find their dream gowns while making wishes come true for metastatic breast cancer patients.  The charity wedding gown sale features thousands of beautiful gowns donated by manufacturers, designers, retailers and individuals. Specific gown prices range [...]

As you lovely brides already know, planning a wedding is not easy. DETAILS! DETAILS DETAILS! There are so many details to worry about. I also needed help– serious help in planning this Big-Fat-Pakistani-Marine-Wedding. I started calling around to find wedding planners in the Washington, DC area. The first five didn’t answer their phones. The sixth [...]

In 2008 we watched Carrie Bradshaw pair her amazing Vivienne Westwood with an unbelievable bird head piece for her soon to be tragic wedding to Big. While most of us cannot pull this off, nor want to even attempt to, more subtle statement hair accessories can be a really exciting way to make your wedding [...]

May 1- May 2 Tacori Trunk Show at Mervis Diamond Importers Tacori is bringing a large selection of wedding bands to choose from. Get ready for some serious bling! Be sure to RSVP. 1900 Mervis Way, Tysons Corner, VA. April 29- May 3 Priscilla of Boston Trunk Show at Priscilla of Boston Salon in Tysons [...]

Who doesn’t love cake tasting? We had four cake vendors to choose from and we decided to have cake every Saturday for a month. We figured we would make our decision after we’ve enjoyed the weekly goodies. The first vendor I called, Patisserie Lille in Herndon, also happened to be the newest vendor on the list. The [...]

This unique bridal salon is having a trunk show thats worth checking out! Maggie Soterro and Enzoani make GREAT dressess that offer a broad spectrum of designs. Plus, we all know that 20% off the price tag of our dress is a fabulous savings! Just think of what that can add to the bottom line [...]

Hello! I’m Ariana, your resident wedding fashion expert. I am so happy to be writing for you and keeping you updated on my favorite bridal fashions as I become inspired by them. While I am not married, engaged, or even remotely close to considering walking down the aisle, I do come with 4+ years of [...]

I am currently planning my Big-Fat-Pakistani-Marine-Wedding! I’m talking about Marines in their dress blues, Pakistani outfits with bling-bling, delicious food, dancing, cake and lots of happy tears. It’s going to be a gorgeous affair. Of course planning that perfect day doesn’t come without its ups and downs, especially if you are an inter-racial couple planning [...]

Image via Wikipedia Welcome to District Bride Guide, our very own community wedding blog! District Bride Guide aspires to become your resource for local Washington DC wedding tips, advice, and a place for you to interact with other brides-to-be. Our group of inspired and active bloggers will cover topics that include fashion, DIY, multicultural relationships, [...]