Couple's First Dance: Baby, It Got Back

When you hear the words “first dance,” which songs come to mind?  What type of songs come to mind?  For one couple, traditional gooey dance meant nothing.  Wanting to shake up their guests (as well as their dance moves), John and Michelle Brubaker chereographed their own pop moves for the their first dance at the reception.  Not only were a hit, they became a YouTube.com sensation and made appearances on Ellen and the Today Show.  Wait for it...



For more twists on traditional wedding dances, check out www.BestWeddingDances.com You never know, your first dance could land you a spot of fame.

For Laughs: Worst Wedding Advice

For Laughs: Offering respite from that CHAOS that is wedding planning 

From the moment you announce your engagement, you have been bombarded with advice, suggestions, and personal stories.  While they believe this information might actually make you feel better or be useful, it almost always adds to the stress of your already stretched nerves.  So here's some of the worst wedding advice received by brides-to-be that I could find out there.   

"The worst wedding advice anyone has told me was to sing our vows to each other." Erin, Richmond, VA

 "My mom insisted that I wear my gold-colored junior prom dress as my wedding gown. She thought it was silly to buy yet another dress that I'd only wear once." Alyssa, Madison, WI

"Let your mother in-law bring her pet pit bull, no one will mind. No, I'm not kidding."  Kristy

"My future father-in-law thought that since we were getting married in an historic home and I'm a costume designer, we should wear hoopskirts and crinolines!" Abbey, Austin, TX

"Show up late. There is no reason to show up on time for your own wedding, that just doesn't make sense." Liz, Tilldale, MI

 "I was told that if the groom was unavailable during the toast, the bride has to kiss the best man." Anonymous

"My mother-in-law said that it was perfectly fine to spend $9 a plate on dinner for our guests. She based this on my sister-in-law's wedding, where they served cold meat sandwiches, au gratin potatoes, and questionable-looking fruit salad." Morgan, Madison WI

"I was recently a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding. I'm also engaged and was amazed when she told me I couldn't wear my engagement ring during her wedding because it was larger than hers…ridiculous!" Scarlet, Longview, TX

"My mother wanted me to ask random pretty girls at church to be in my wedding party so that my brother could meet and then date them." Anonymous

"My mother said that to cut costs, we could send invitations without an RSVP card. Guests could go online instead and RSVP on the web page my dad built for us. I thought it was a good idea, but only two people RSVP'd! I ended up having to call my entire guest list to find out who was coming." Nicki, Oklahoma City, OK

"A lady I worked with overheard me telling another coworker how much my fiance and I were planning on saving up for our wedding. She decided to pipe in and say, 'Wow, you might as well just buy a house, you'll get divorced anyway.'" Caroline, Flagstaff, AZ

“It doesn't matter how well you know people...invite as many as possible so the pictures look good!"-         Ellen, Spring, OR

 "My fiance suggested we randomize the seating for all our guests because it would be cool for everyone to meet new people. I can just imagine my crazy friend from grad school and Aunt June at the same table. Yikes!" Vicki, Durham, NC

If your own received terrible tips, please share your comments for some laughs. Or if you have any ideas that would make a great "For Laughs" post, let us know.

Fairy Tale Wedding Dress (Almost Literally)



Jasmine Wedding Gown by Alred Angelo



 "We are excited to use our expertise to fulfill the dreams of brides everywhere who long to feel like a princess," says Michael Picone co-owner and Chief Creative Officer of Alfred Angelo.  Well, here's a new twist for the dress part of it.  Working with a Disney design team, wedding outfitter Alfred Angelo has just created a series of wedding dresses inspired by the Disney Princesses: Ariel, Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White, and Tiana (Princess and the Frog). 

Disney Fairy Tale Weddings collection  is a series of seven dresses.  Each gown has similarities to the inspiring princess's character, culture, and overall appearance.  While these gowns take their inspirations from Disney, there's enough uniqueness within each design to prevent  guests from recognizing you as a direct princess impersonator.  For example, Ariel's dress takes a mermaid-style cut, pearl beading, and sequin sparkles.  Cinderella's dress relies on lots of sparkles in reference to her glass slipper.

Disney released this showcase of the new collection:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzj94IoIAws

This brand new collection just debuted October 2, 2010 at Chicago's Bridal Expo.  It will be available at Alfred  Angelo Signature stores and select Alfred Angelo wholesale Partner Bridal Boutiques next year.  Sizes will range 0 to 30W and prices  $599 to $1,199.   For more information on this unique trend and twist, visit http://www.disneybridal.com/.


Giselle Gown by Kirstie Kelly



While the Alred Angelo line is new, this isn't the first time gown designers have drawn inspiration from popular princesses.  In 2008, Kirstie Kelly also designed a fairy tale wedding gown series--Kirstie Kelly Disney Wedding Gowns.  The line included Giselle,  Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Jasmine, and Ariel. Kirstie Kelly's dresses were priased for their intricate details.  Another line, Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding Dress Collection for Destination Brides, was launched in 2007.  If you're interested in a fairy tale wedding gown, Disney's dress team has you covered with as many options as Happy Endings.