Her bridal train kept a rollin’ — for 1.2 miles

I found this article on Today Weddings this morning and just had to post it!

Guests at Chinese wedding took 3 hours to unroll train with 9,999 silk roses

BEIJING - A Chinese bride is hoping to enter the record books after getting married in a wedding dress with a train trailing behind her for more than 2 kilometers, or 1.2 miles.

It took guests more than three hours to roll out the gown, complete with 9,999 silk red roses attached to it, in the northeastern province of Jilin, state news agency Xinhua said.

"Both the length of the dress and the number silk roses pinned on the wedding dress can make history," the report quoted groom Zhao Peng as saying.

Zhao, who has applied to Guinness World Records, said he was inspired after seeing a story on the previous record holder in Romania, where the dress measured just over 1.5 kilometers.

"I do not want a cliche wedding parade or banquet," he said.

Bride Lin Rong "laughed and cried at the romantic gesture," Xinhua said.

Find the article at Today msnbc.com

Mark Wahlberg Married

Mark Wahlberg and his long-term girlfriend, Rhea Durham, wed this weekend in an intimate ceremony in Beverly Hills, CA. The bride wore a strapless, white Marchesa gown with silver embroidery as well as a Neil Lane ring, bracelet and earrings.

chloe & reese Launch New Bridal Collection

This new line has the cutest little dresses for bridesmaids. They are stylish, come in many different colors and fit every bride's price range.

"chloe & reese, the ready-to-wear collection, today launched Ardour, an exclusive new bridal-inspired collection under the popular brand. The Ardour Collection was created for brides and bridal parties, in response to their request for modern and sophisticated party dresses that offer versatility in dressing for any wedding occasion. The thousands of customized dress selections can take the bride or her attendants from the engagement party or rehearsal dinner to the wedding.The Ardour Collection features a range of party frocks, full-length dresses and high-waisted skirts. With a variety of stylish and chic silhouettes; from a flirty one-shoulder silk faille party frock, to elegant floor-length taffeta gowns, sweet silk dresses trimmed in feminine ruffles, to classic strapless sheaths, Ardour’s customization will offer something special for every bride, and every budget. Produced in New York City’s Garment District, Ardour is available through the company’s Manhattan showroom at 888.317.1695." -- chole & reese press release

Fall's Wedding Style

My long-time friend Rachel Kim, of VueSociety, has graciously agreed to write as a guest for today's blog. She is all about fashion and really knows her stuff. Read on to find out what fashion has in store for Fall Wedding Season. Thank you Rachel!
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Now that summer is slowly making its end, it is time to talk about fall. It's hard to think about fall when it's 80 degrees outside, but it's vital to prepare you for its trends knowing that it is only weeks away. Fall weddings are the most beautiful with the vibrant and bold colors that create statements. Without taking any attention away from the bride, it is still important to dress appropriately. This season, we're looking at fringe, metallic, asymmetrical one shoulder and subtle prints.



Embrace yourself. Fringe?

Fringe has been the most popular trend over the summer (if you didn't catch it). It has evolved into a fall version and it has come in various shapes and sizes including the asymmetrical fringe dress in magenta by bebe. One shoulder dresses have been a hit in past red carpet events with celebrities and luckily it is still going to continue to be huge. Don't neglect the metallics for it will continue on into the holidays. Metallics that don't glam too much and is subtle to the wearer's taste is perfect for a fall wedding. Prints have been around for several seasons recently and likewise has transitioned into fall. This season we will be seeing more purple plums and royals with black. It is the perfect combination to look stylish, conservative and sharp.

All shades of purple is a refreshing and the black makes it bold and the right hue for fall season. By carrying a black clutch would complete the look. Don't forget minimal jewelry because the bride is the star of the show and you would be a shame to take that away from her. Great straps with mega heels would be perfect for the fall trends.



Shifting gears now, we're talking the men trends. Believe it or not. Plaid sports jackets are making a bigger comeback. You will never fail with a very chic, clean and sophisticated black on black with or without a tie. It never fails. Two-tone collar jackets are for the brave that want to make a grown up prep appeal. It has a sweater flare to the sports jacket making it more casual and that is going to vary on the wedding occasion. Boys, please make sure to find out the wedding's formal or casualness to find the perfect sports jacket. Another trend in sports jacket is that they have become shorter and less buttons is better. Try to avoid 3 button jackets unless you're attending a specific black-tie wedding.

Some word of advice for men is to wear a nice watch and keep your look fit. Your jacket and dress shirt should be well fitted and well steamed to minimize all wrinkles. Do not wear white socks unless you are trying to make a tribute to Michael Jackson which I doubt anyone at the wedding will even acknowledge. Wear deodorant so that when the after party starts you can take your blazer off proudly.



Rachel Kim lived in New York City after graduating from Seattle Pacific University with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Business Administration, and is currently living in Bellevue (again). She has worked in high fashion and for jewelry in PR and sales. In addition, she coordinated parties, networking events, fundraising events and assisted at New York Fashion Week. She is everything in the word social. Rachel is not easily amused and does not settle for mediocrity. Her true passion for style and her love for the Eastside is proven in her latest blog, VueSociety.

Besides everything fashion, Rachel is a coffee and Panera addict, hence her yellow teeth. You can find her strolling around downtown Bellevue stuffing her face, or fishing at a spot she will not disclose, only because that will ruin her cover (not that this didn’t already). In her playlist, you can find anything from the Top 40, classical, opera, jazz and ballad. She even secretly listens to Warm106.9 at night while twittering. One last thing that you will notice about Rachel is that her umbilical cord from her blackberry and her fingers have not been cut. Enough said, right?

On a serious note, Rachel truly wants to share her knowledge and insights on fashion and be a resource to Eastsiders. Through her blog, she helps both sides of the counter. Her vision is that someday the Eastside will reach a point where it will be put on the map as one of the most fashionable communities. She is all ears for blog ideas and can be reached at rachel@vuesociety.com.

Great Headpiece

I LOVE her headpiece. It's a great alternative to a traditional veil.

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Weding Budget 101

Tip #7: Save on Your Dress!

Yes, you can save on your dress! You don't have to spend thousands of dollars on a dress you will wear one time. And no, you daughter is not going to wear it for her wedding! Fashion will change and she will want a dress in her own style.

Check out the fabulous wedding collection at J. Crew. From casual to formal they have it all:

They also have super cute bridesmaids dresses that they might actually want to wear again!