Good Orient ... Don't Let The Name Fool You! Excellent Prices for Excellent Gowns!

I was very pleased and shocked to come across the Good Orient Site today. The Good Orient boutique evolved from a 1998 hobbyist Asian theme webstore to one of the leading fully-fledged Asian Specialty E-stores in the world. They have a great selection of traditional and modern wedding gowns, gowns for the mothers and dresses for the flower girls in both western styles and in Asian-inspired apparel. They don't stop there ... they offer other clothing in well. Well worth checking out. Here are just a few that I picked out!

True Love is under $350.00- This exceptional gown is the new stylish wedding dress that is regal and elegant, as befitting a bride on her special day. The superb hand embroidery would set this wedding dress apart from other dresses on any day, but most of all on a wedding day. This gown will be the focus of attention on the bride; or it would be the centerpiece of a serious collection. Select your favorite one and enjoy your wedding day!!

Then there is this dress for $207.98. Dignified, tasteful and made of satin and lace.

Again, they have a large selection that is defintely worth looking into!

Coast to Coast .. This is one of the best shops I have ever seen!

Have you ever seen so many beautiful styles and clothes in one store that you just wanted to cry because you A) Don't have enough money to buy everything, and B) You can't pick?

Check out Coast. Based in the UK, they still have "To Die For Clothing" and it's worth paying the extra shipping! Here are my picks... just goregous dresses, tops, pants and shoes. Wish I could show everything : ) (Left is the Birdson Dress in Lt Pink.) This is so perfect for a wedding, spring tea, prom or even bridesmaid dress.

I admit I went a little crazy on the white dresses, but I couldn't help it! They have other colors too; and shoes; and jewelry; and pretty much anything you want.

Above: Christabel Duchess Satin Dress; Exquisite Duchess Satin Dress with beautiful bow detail on the waist, and a pencil shape skirt with full skirt overlay detail to give a full silhouette. Fully lined and boned.

Mancini Tulle Dress: A romantic style all in layers of ivory tulle, this dress features a flattering bodice with a straight neckline and gathered tulle, with a very full skirt to knee length with many layers of dreamy net. The dress has a corsage of ivory blooms and ribbons in sage, ivory and lemon tied at the waist.

Have a Torrid Love Affair With Your Bridal Gown or Dress

Torrid (sister of Hot Topic) has just launched their plus sized wedding gowns. And, they do not disappoint. Pretty, stylish and affordable ... they will please the most discerning bride. Check them out for yourself below. And, they are offering jewelry, shoes, undergrear and other things that every bride will need!

Divine White Lace Halter Bridal Gown

A Torrid.com exclusive! Lovely gown has floral lace over
white fabric and satin trim on empire waist. Hook-and -eye halter neck, back zip
entry. White underlayer with tulle ruffle. 54" long from center front. 100%
polyester. Dry clean. Made in USA. $220.00

Doll Face White Strapless Wedding Dress and Bolero Set
A Torrid.com exclusive! Milano satin dress has organza
sash ties and rosettes on its waist. Lightly boned bust. Two white underlayers,
one with tulle ruffle. Back zip entry, elastic back. 38" long. 97% polyester. 3%
spandex. Dry clean. Made in USA. $170.00

So What Do You Think of Paper Gowns?

So what do you think of the paper gown.... No, I'm not talking about the one you wear in the hospital with the back open for everyone to see your .... errr birthday suit! Rather, I'm talking about the "You only get to wear it one time wedding gown". Think about it; the cost; the planning, the picking it out and all the questions about the "dress." Want to make people really talk? Try buying and wearing the Disposable Wedding Gown designed by Tuija Järvenpää, a Finnish designer who is more interested in creating disposable products than in making them permanent.

The wedding gown is made of shiny translucent white paper and can be styled with various prints, ornamental cut-in patterns and folds. It is designed for one-time use only, thus perfect for a wedding. After the event, it can be recycled or thrown away.

The disposable wedding gown was introduced in 2005 in conjunction with an exhibition at the Kunsthalle Helsinki. where a number of couples took part in a wedding ceremony and said "I do" in front of a marriage clerk. Each bride wore one of the dresses made of paper designed either by visual artist Maria Duncker or designer Tuija Järvenpää. The event was a success and now
the disposable wedding dress is vying for a larger place in the marketplace.

( http://www.saumadesign.net/Jarvenpaa.htm)