This year, short prom dresses are hot! The Sherri Hill 2912 prom dress has chunky crystals which accent the sweetheart neckline and the sheared bodice and multiple layers of ruffled tulle form the short skirt. The Sherri Hill 2912 prom dress will accent all your gorgeous features and will make you stand out from the crowd!  It is not too late to pick the perfect prom dress.  Bella’s has a great selection of in stock dresses.

Bella’s has a great selection of in stock prom dresses from Sherri Hill, Riva, LaFemme, Tony Bowls, Night Moves, Dave and Johnny and more. All in stock prom dresses are $30.00 off.

High-low prom dresses are very popular this prom season.  The high-low dress gives you the glamour of a long evening gown with the comfort and style of a short dress.  Bella’s has a nice selection of  high-low gowns including this sexy animal print from Riva.  Another advantage of a high-low dress is it shows off your lovely legs and amazing shoes.

This bold peacock charmeuse satin print dress by Night Moves is sure to stand out at your prom.   The halter dress is accented by a waistline with sequins and crystals.  A sweep train completes the look (Style No. 6448).

Bella’s has extended hours during prom season.  All dresses are registered so there will be only one style per school!

Presents the

Casablanca Bridal

Spring 2012 Trunk Show

Friday-Sunday, March 2nd – 4th

Please Call to Schedule an Appointment

(205) 403-7977

Bella’s Bridal & Formal

Cordially Invites You

to the

Essense of Australia

2012 Trunk Show

Call (205) 403-7977 for an Appointment!

Selecting bridesmaid dresses, where do I start ?
When choosing a dress, it is the bride’s privilege to select the color and type of fabric of the bridesmaids’ dresses. It should complement the bride’s gown, but it should also be comfortable and attractive for the attendants. Consideration should be given to the bridesmaids’ style, color preferences, their figure types as well as their budgets.

The Internet is a wonderful resource for finding bridesmaid dresses. We also recommend thumbing through the more popular wedding magazines, such as The Knot magazine. It is recommended that the bride go shopping with one or two of her bridesmaids and see what styles they like. Once you narrow it down, you can then get input from your other bridesmaids if you desire.

What are the latest trends in bridesmaid dresses?
Styles – A-line dresses which look great on all different body shapes and sizes are very popular. The hottest styles right now are two-tone, two-piece floor length styles, mostly sleeveless. Also very popular are column style dresses, floor length, halter top or straps criss-crossing over the back and sleeveless. Another big trend is having a shawl accompany the dress, particularly the barer styles.

Colors – Platinum is very in style at the moment, as well as the paler colors, pale yellows, sand, and taupe. There is also a trend toward burgundy and hunter for Fall weddings too. Black is always in style and always a popular choice among both brides and their bridesmaids. In addition, many of the designers today are also using better quality fabrics like dupioni silk, silk chiffon and satin, velvet and crepe.

Combinations – Another trend is to choose a manufacturer that offers different styles in the same fabric and color and letting each bridesmaid chose the style they look best in. You could apply some simple rules – no dress above the knee, or no strapless dress (or whatever look you want for your wedding). Another popular and pretty trend, especially for spring and summer weddings, is a “color run”. That means that each bridesmaid wears a different color of the same dress.

Although today there is less tradition around colors, styles and seasons, it is always wise to use common sense. For example, it would not be wise to choose a short cut and strapless bridesmaid dress during the winter, while a heavy material during the summer in an outdoor ceremony.

I’ve found the bridesmaid dress I want, what should I do next?
The first thing you want to do is to have all of the bridesmaids professionally measured. This way you can cross reference them with the size chart for the manufacturer you have selected in order to ensure you order the size that is closest to their figure. Each designer uses a different size chart so you won’t be able to assume that a size 8 from manufacturer “A” will fit the same way a size 8 does from manufacturer “B”.

How far in advance of the wedding should I order the dresses?
Manufacturers are constantly adding and discontinuing styles. As a result, it is strongly recommended that you order your dresses as soon as you have made a decision on the dress you want. Different manufacturers have different lead times (3 months is most common).  You will also want to leave enough time for alterations – usually at least 3 weeks before the wedding if not sooner.

You should order all your bridesmaid dresses at the same time as fabric dye-lots can vary. If you don’t order the dresses one at a time, the dresses might not all be from the same dye-lot so they might not all be the exact same color.

Source:  The Knot

Bella’s Bridal and Formal is excited to present a new arrival from Essense of Australia (style no. D1266).  This beautiful lace gown with a sweetheart neckline, Dolce satin accents, and crystal buttons is perfect for a formal wedding.