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10 Bridesmaid Dresses We Can’t Get Enough Of for 2018/19

26/04/2018 by Emily Sacharin

Image by Jeremy Blode from Lori and Josh’s wedding

Happy Thursday! I’m Emily, Smashing The Glass’s new(-ish) features writer, and I’m so excited to be officially introducing myself to all you lovely readers. I’m a New York City-based writer, editor, and food blogger with a passion for baking, books, and barre class. I’ve been a fan of Smashing The Glass since 2015, when I was planning my own Jewish wedding (which ended up getting called off, but that’s a story for another time – if you know any eligible 30-something NJBs, hit me up!).

Since February, I’ve been working with Karen behind the scenes on blog content, planning some exciting projects in NYC, and hanging out in STG’s Brides Club where Team STG offers round the clock support and advice on any and all things wedding.

Speaking of all things wedding – bridal fashion is one of my absolute favorite wedding topics, so I’m thrilled to share some of my top bridesmaid dress picks for 2018/19.

We get so many brides asking for bridesmaid inspo, so we wanted to share some of our favorites with you.

These days we’re lucky to have nearly infinite options when it comes to our ‘maids attire, from long and romantic to short and sassy, with a pantsuit thrown in for good measure!

Read on for some fresh looks that your best girls really will like enough to wear again (yes, I’m going there).Continue Reading

Bridesmaid Gift Guide – Gift Ideas for your bridal party + BFF’s

28/10/2016 by Karen

Those of you who follow me on Instagram Stories know that I saw my first Christmas Tree of the year (or do we call it a Chanukah Bush?!) in central London this week. What does that mean? It might just mean that the season of gift giving is just around the corner… and with the first night of Chanukah and Christmas Eve falling on exactly the same day this year, I thought it might be fun to do some gift guides. I’ll be curating my fave picks for you, your best girls, fiancà©(e), hubs, wife, newlyweds, and more!

Kicking off the series, I’m picking out the loveliest gifts for your bridesmaids, BFF’s, mothers, sisters, sister-from-another-mister… you get the gist — Happy shopping everyone!

1. Personalized Champagne Flutes by Fox Blossom Co. £13 // 2. Personalised bracelet by Monica Vinader from £85 // 3. Rotating Stamp & Ink Set by Kate Spade £20 // 4. Engraved Bridesmaid Bangle by Kate Spade £50 // 5. In Bloom Book Collection by Rifle Paper Co. £52 // 6. Personalised Bridesmaid Make Up Bag by Not On The High Street £12.50 // 7. Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera £65 // 8. Personalised ‘The Adventures Of’ Memory Book by Not On The High Street £19 // 9. Alphabet pendant by Monica Vinader from £150 // 10. Baies Scented Candle by Diptyque £42 // 11. ‘Same Mistakes’ Pencil Case by Kate Spade £24 // 12. Personalised watch by May28th £18 // 13. Eat Cake for Breakfast Thermal Mug by Kate Spade £16 // 14. Charm + Alphabet pendant by Litzi from £70 // 15. Monogram Nail Polish by Not On The High Street £7 // 16. Birchbox 12 month subscription £100 // 17. ‘Bridesmaid’ Tote Bag by Not On The High Street £13 // 18. Engraved personalised pendant by Monica Vinader from £35 // 19. Personalised Monogram Framed Print by Not On The High Street £49

My interview with Nicki Macfarlane, the Royal Wedding bridesmaid dress designer

05/06/2014 by Karen

[ Image: Hugo Burnand ]

Nicki Macfarlane is best known for designing the fairytale bridesmaid and flower girl dresses for that wedding. Yes the W-day of the century, that of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. She’s also the woman behind Poppy Delevigne’s flower girl and page boy creations from her wedding last week to James Cook, as well as a whole host of other fabulous society and celebrity weddings.

I met Nicki a couple of months ago when I was also fortunate enough to see her exquisite designs up close and personal. Since then I’ve quizzed her about how she was chosen for Kate and William’s big day, how she developed her business from zero to 60 (pretty much immediately!) and how she lets off steam…