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Andi LaVine Arnovitz: What We Bring

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Andi LaVine Arnovitz (b. 1959) transformed her wedding dress, handmade by her grandmother, into the sculpture What We Bring (2023). Thousands of laser-cut women’s names – all 2,611 entries found on the Jewish women’s archive website at the time of making – fill the space that the artist’s body once occupied and spill out to form a teeming train.

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How To Achieve Your Ideal Wedding Shape with These Dieting Tips

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Every bride wants to feel confident, healthy, and strong on her wedding day. However, reaching that goal takes more than short-term diets or quick fixes. A balanced diet paired with smart lifestyle habits helps anyone achieve their ideal wedding shape in a healthy and lasting way.
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Boho Style Wedding Dress: Capturing Elegance and Individuality

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Weddings transform dreams into reality, showcasing personal style and individuality. Boho-style wedding gowns have become a popular choice, striking a perfect balance between sophistication and personal flair. Known for their relaxed charm and artistic appeal, these dresses captivate brides with their celebration of freedom and creativity, embodying the true essence of bohemian culture.
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Eye On Design: 13th Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest!

TP Wedding Dress Contestants 2016
2001 Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contestants with Judge Mikie Russo (All Images Courtesy of Direct Contact PR)

Planning a Wedding can get pretty expensive; it is just a fact. Wedding dresses, especially, cost thousands of dollars for an outfit that (if you are very lucky) you will wear just once in your lifetime. That does not seem terribly cost effective to me. For some, saving money on weddings is more than a hobby, and barely less than an obsession. Laura Gawne and Susan Bain, the ladies who operate the popular websites Cheap Chic Weddings and T P Dress Contest have a few hints to help you save money on your wedding, and on the dress in particular. If you have a flare for design, why not consider making your dress out of Toilet Paper? Yes, I just typed that.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Wedding Ensemble By Yves Saint Laurent

Wedding Ensemble By YSL
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This whimsical Wedding Ensemble from the Yves Saint Laurent Summer/Spring 1999 prêt–à–porter collection consists of two well positioned wreaths of flowers: a bikini-like bra top and hip-hugging bottom with a long train attached. For the ultra-confident bride! Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Wedding Ensemble By Yves Saint Laurent