Posts in Love Notes
Common Question from Brides: What if I Plan to Lose Weight

At House of White, we’ve been styling brides and guiding them through the process of getting dressed for their wedding day for 12 years. Over that time we’ve mastered the art of tackling every bride’s question, concern, and query one could possibly think of. A common question that’s come up consistently for the past 12 years is how to handle bridal weight loss…i.e., how can I order a gown a year before my wedding if I plan to lose weight?

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Our Favorite Gowns for Our Spring Brides

We did it! We made it through another bleak Winter and have come out the other side! The days are longer, the trees are budding, and Spring brides are shopping. Since we’ve seen an influx of Spring Brides shopping lately (May 2025 is going to be poppin’), we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite gowns for our Spring brides.

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Current Color Trends

Every year, wedding color trends emerge and some fall out of favor. But we can’t help but get excited about the ever-evolving array of options there are to style a wedding.

There are some wedding color palettes that we’d argue will never age. However, we’ve narrowed down a few of our favorite new color palette trends to emerge among the most aspirational real weddings and are here to explain why these color palettes set our hearts a flutter!

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From Our Experience: Saying "Yes" Without Family Support

Truthfully, when it comes to finding the perfect gown, it’s rarely the gown search that causes stress for brides, but rather the delicate dynamics of shopping with friends and family. So, based on my many years of experience, I have a few tips for having a joyful gown shopping experience, and how to handle problematic group dynamics.

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How to Make Your Bridal Look a Little More Unique

We love when a bride wants to add an unexpected, personal touch to her bridal look. These types of elements aren’t for everyone…which is exactly what makes them so perfect! Here are a few ways you can add an element of individuality to your bridal look.

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2023 Review: Andrea's Favorites

Another fantastic year is coming to a close, and with it comes the urge to reminisce. I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect on some of our favorite gowns of 2023 - some that were resoundingly popular, and some that suited a specific type of bride. But regardless of how many trips they made down the aisle, these gowns are ultimately my favorite of the year:)

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Designer Love: Market Street

We can’t help rave about the impeccable designer collections we carry — after all, we only carry gowns we truly love. But today’s featured collection is especially near and dear to us, as it’s our very own private collection: Market Street! Named after our beloved street, Market Street was born in 2022 and has seen exponential growth in the past year.

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Let's Talk Gown Budget

We can’t tell you how much to spend on your wedding gown; that’s a completely personal decision that’s dependent on both your priorities and your finances. However, we can offer our two cents on how to navigate the ever-awkward topic of your gown budget, and how to make the financial realities of your wedding gown as stress-free as possible.

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New York Bridal Fashion Week Trends

Tis the season for fresh bridal fashion! Hannah and Andrea ventured to NYC last month for New York Bridal Fashion Week, where the top luxury brands in bridal design showcase all their newest collections. They came, they saw, they bought, and now they’re ready to share!

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Designer Love: Made with Love

Made With Love is one of our more recent additions to the House of White collections, and was immediately beloved by both our team and our brides. Each and every gown by Made with Love evokes their quintessential style: fresh, feminine, effortless, and fun.

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Pre-Wedding Gown Care

Your dress has arrived! You came to House of White for your First Look appointment, and are now taking your beloved gown with you. So…now what?

Caring for a wedding gown in the interim period between your First Look and the wedding day can be unfamiliar territory. Don’t sweat! We’ve got some easy to follow guidelines for caring for your wedding gown before the Big Day!

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Trend Report: Curved Necklines

There’s a subtle yet significant trend sweeping through the bridal gown universe that we just couldn’t help but notice. And when our designers began releasing their new collections for Fall, we realized this new trend we love is here to stay!

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Best of Martina Liana August 18 & 19

Oh, how we love a Trunk Show! That magical time when brides can see the very best there is to offer from their favorite designer. This August we are featuring the Martina Liana collection, and let us tell you why she’s so darn fab!

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