Topic: wedding dress

Say Yes To The Mess: That White Dress Is Gonna Cost You

Say Yes To The Mess: That White Dress Is Gonna Cost You

Meghan Keane is getting married in October. This column is helping her cope.

According to my rigorous internet searching, in 1890, Ladies Home Journal wrote that, “from times immemorial the bride’s gown has been white.”

That is not actually true! But like many customs, it doesn’t matter. Because if enough people do something, it becomes tradition. And then once you have tradition, you can charge more for it! More »

Say Yes To The Mess: Welcome To My Breasts

Say Yes To The Mess: Welcome To My Breasts

Meghan Keane is getting married in October. This column is helping her cope.

According to a few moms I know, the act of giving birth changes a woman’s approach to modesty. After your bottom half has been exposed to a room attentive technicians for a few hours while you attempt push a baby through a very small hole, women appear to care less who sees them naked.

If that’s true, shopping for a wedding dress must be practice for that rite of passage. Except you usually get to keep your panties on. More »