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Beginning tomorrow, a contest is taking place on Ming Wang's Facebook page to win a makeover for a mother of choice (mother of the bride or groom).

Submit a 500 word essay on why this lucky lady deserve a bridal season wardrobe and a day of beauty and she'll be entered to win! What mother wouldn't love a chance to win FOUR new outfits for occasions leading up to the wedding (bridal showers, engagement party, rehearsal, groom's dinner, etc.) and a gift certificate for a local salon for her beauty services for the day of the wedding. It almost makes me wish I was a mother of a bride or groom!

Even if your mother or future mother-in-law doesn't win the whole grand prize, two lucky runner-ups will receive free Ming Wang dresses!

And as if the contest couldn't get any cooler, HereComesTheBlog has been chosen to help be a judge on the panel and select a winner! We're very excited and can't wait to see all the applicants come in! Naturally, I just love seeing mothers win free goodies and Ming Wang is a gorgeous way for any mother to go!

Visit their Facebook page here to enter the contest!

Contest runs Tuesday, January 18, 2011 until February 7, 2011 so be sure to enter before it's too late! And of course be sure to remember where you heard about it first!

Participants are encouraged to 'Like' the Ming Wang page and/or follow Ming Wang on Twitter to keep up with the contest.

Winter weddings are an absolute favorite for me. I love the beautiful crisp winter air, and although most winter weddings are indoor (I hope!), the beautiful sunsets and snowy fields make for a perfect picturesque scenery. Playing up the winter wedding theme can be a very challenging task but when done right radiates of absolute romance and warmth. Finding the perfect wedding dress for a winter wedding can be challenging but think of it this way; you have the ability to accessorize way more than a summer wedding! Winter weddings require some form of jacket and this season, the faux-fur trend can be a very beautiful one for your wedding.

Wedding Dress Idea #1: Winter wedding dresses should of course be more covered although you can wear a strapless dress if you find the correct cover up. I personally love the look of this strapless fitted lace gown with a beautiful satin bow. The lace sleeves create a beautiful snow princess look and makes this wedding dress perfect for a winter wedding. The details are absolutely gorgeous and will make you feel as exceptional as can be on your special day. Picture yourself walking down the aisle in this elegant and modern dress. It’s so perfect!

Wedding Dress Idea #2: If you want a little more coverage, full sleeved dresses are in style. Wedding dresses with sleeves are wonderful for winter weddings and will look graceful on any brides to be. This three-quarter sleeve, A-line gown adorned with hand-appliquéd, crystal encrusted Alencon Lace and accented with a Silk Satin waist sash is absolutely stunning and will not disappoint. This dress has all the coverage you need while staying feminine and poised.

Wedding Dress Idea #3: As far as staying warm for your outdoor photo shoots, make sure you’re prepared. A faux-fur wrap or cloak can be absolutely classic. Fur has always been a symbol of luxury and grace in fashion and it’s time to put it to good use in your wedding. This fabric is warm as can be, so why sacrifice comfort for beauty when you can have both. See this beautiful Silk Chiffon strapless slim gown with empire bodice and spilt front flowing skirt wrapped in a faux-fur white throw to keep the beautiful bride comfortable at her winter wedding. Adding a beautiful broche to any of these designer wedding dresses accentuates the look and you will be the most beautiful winter bride!

A woman’s wedding is truly the most special and remembered day of her life.  You may find yourself concentrating on the guests, the venue, the details- but don’t forget to pamper yourself a big for the big day!  Of course, once you find the wedding dress of your dreams most of the searching is over for your total look.  But don’t forget, the wedding jewelry you wear during your ceremony and your party can be the difference between a plain bride and an absolutely dazzling fairytale bride.

Beyond the diamond engagement rings, wedding jewelry is lusted over by brides to be.  Depending on your personal style and the wedding dress you’re wearing, you can find the perfect combination of wedding jewelry to fit your exquisite look.

If you have a sophisticated and refined taste in fashion, you may want to opt for simple stud earrings and a pendant necklace to compliment your engagement rings dazzle and the beauty of your dress.  An understated look with a little sparkle can really go a long way in your look and the overall bridal feeling.

For the lady with a bit more extravagant taste, it may be a great idea to consider a pair of diamond dangle earrings.  If you are wearing your hair in an updo, dangle earrings will draw attention to your glowing face and your feminine neckline.  Moreover, you can match a beautiful necklace with the earrings easily and create a regal bridal look.

If the regal look interests you, it’s a great idea to wear the ever popular tiara!  Tiaras are making a comeback in a big way this bridal season and they’re absolutely gorgeous on any bride!   Tiaras come in a range of large and small sizes so you can wear one with the idea of looking like a princess, or just add a bit of sparkle to your updo.  Reminiscent of the queen and the beautiful traditions that equate the bride to royalty, you can be sure a tiara will lighten your step on the big day.

Regardless of the wedding jewelry you wear, paying attention to detail will assure you the most magnificent and special wedding you could ever have dreamed.

This #tuesdayshoesday, I had to go with something pretty and pink. These shoes are the epitome of lovely. The best part about these shoes (besides being so charming) is the price tag. Jessica Simpson's high end line of shoes give the look of luxury without paying hundreds.

My second favorite thing about these pumps are the ankle strap, I think it totally makes the shoe here!

Designer: Jessica Simpson

Style: Ely

Heel: 4"

Color: Powder

Cost: $98.00 USD (Find them here)

Oh how I looove winter weddings! They are so much fun and I always just picture them with gentle snowfalls and soft, white (faux) fur! So when all the snow has been coming and coming lately, I can't help but think about winter weddings that are taking place right now in this gorgeous weather.

For this reason alone, I set out to find some beautiful winter wedding shoes that would look incredible in a winter wedding. That's when I found these.

These dyeable shoes were created by Norakaren on Etsy.com, and how cute are they!

Designer: RSVP (but customized)

Heel: 4.5"

Color: Ivory Satin

Cost: $250.00 USD (find these unique shoes here!)

After the big day has come and gone, you’re certainly going to want to keep your wedding dress well preserved. You may not think about it before the wedding, but after the wedding it will be too late to do it, right? So, a bride is wise to incorporate wedding gown preservation into her wedding planning before she goes down the aisle.

You probably aren’t going to be able to preserve your wedding gown yourself. The best you will be able to do is store it wrapped in a white sheet and hang it in your closet. This will not keep it preserved but will prevent it from getting damaged any further. It may have invisible stains such as perspiration, deodorant, champagne, or frosting which can all eat away at your beautiful dress and lead to set in yellowing.

That’s why you want to get your dress to the dry cleaner’s as fast as you can. Assign a family member to take your dress the very next morning to the cleaner for preservation. This means, you will have to choose your preservationist long before the wedding. Ask the bridal shop where you bought your dress who they recommend. Also ask fellow brides where they had their dress preserved. Ask dry cleaners if they have much experience preserving wedding gowns. Most will say they do, but ask how many they typically do in a year. If it’s up near 100 or so, you can be sure they are experts. If they have only done 20 in a year, go elsewhere.

As far as stain removal, don’t try to do it yourself, but you will want to point out to the dry cleaner where the stains are that you know. If you aren’t sure there are any stains, there still may be. Under the arms of your gown may have invisible perspiration and deodorant residue and you may have spilled something you can’t see.

Tell the dry cleaner about any tears you noticed or any loose beads or sequins. That way she can repair them before she archives the dress. Remove any sashes or wedding jewelry that is removable and store it at home.

Have your friend or family member transport your dress in the original bag to the dry cleaner’s for preservation. Don’t wrap it in plastic as this can cause mold to grow. Also, get it there no more than a few days after the wedding so stains can be taken care of right away.

Your dress will likely come back in an archival, acid free box. The box will be big, so plan on having a place to store it. Under the bed works best. Don’t store it any place you would not be comfortable with the temperature. The attic is too hot and the basement is too damp and cold. So keep it somewhere in your living space.

A good dress preservation can run anywhere from $150 and on up. The more ornate your gown, the more expensive it will be to preserve it. So, consider that when factoring wedding costs. You want to have enough money left over after your honeymoon to be able to pick your dress up from the cleaner’s, after all! Your dress will stay beautiful for years and your daughter may choose to wear it one day (I  get teary-eyed just thinking about it!)

For more on wedding dresses, check out some of these articles:

• Wedding Gown Trend - Inspired by Lady Gaga?
• 10 Steps to Choosing the Best Wedding Dress
• How To Sew Your Own Wedding Gown

Instead of picking a particular #tuesdayshoesday color like we did last week, this time we are going to pick a particular designer. And who better to choose than the infamous Christian Dior? His style is so posh and unique that it can't be overlooked, and it is the perfect look for any modern yet traditional, elegant wedding. So to highlight Dior and his extraordinary taste, we've chosen three different styles that we absolutely adore. Here goes!

• Find the Pink Satin Dior Cabine Pumps here...
• Find the Duo Stamped Python Pumps here...
• Find the Pigeon Leather Lolita Cork Pumps here...

Yes, it's #tuesdayshoesday and we have some beautiful shoes to share with you this week! But our picks are not just any shoes, no no. They are pink! Because what bride doesn't love little accents of pink? So we've picked out a few noteworthy pairs that we've stumbled across this past week. As always, we're open to your feedback!

As you can see, we picked three different styles of shoes that any bride could wear. Whether you're precious, bold, or vintage - there's a pair for you all!

Naturally pink was the color for today because it is always a popular wedding color, and of course, we're all big fans of the color pink over here too.

Which ones are your favorite?

Fall weddings are always beautiful. The changing leaves, pure blue skies and wonderful sun sets create beautiful backgrounds for your perfect day. The air is crisp but not too cold to wear the dress of your dreams. This season’s wedding dresses have been far from ordinary and they have included details like feathers, ruffles and lace that create beautiful shapes and will certainly make you an unforgettable bride.

Short wedding dresses are wonderful for fall weddings as the ground can sometimes be rainy, leafy and muddy while the grass is often covered with a soft layer of dew. Short dresses will not result in traumatic ruining of your beautiful trains and will liberate your thoughts of any damage to your dress. These styles are also very modern and elegant, and allow you to wear shoes that you really love.

Wear bright colored shoes that perhaps match your groom’s ensemble and you two will look stunning. Choose styles with creative necklines and asymmetrical figures in order to look as trendy and chic as possible.

Show off your legs in these beautiful styles and look your best for your wedding day!

I came across these peep-toe pumps and had to share them with you guys for Tuesday Shoesday! I can't even begin to describe how gorgeous these would look on your wedding day if you're looking for the perfect 'white' wedding shoes.

The slingback strap always seems to be a lot more comfortable than an actual pump, for some reason. Which is nice for all the walking you'll be doing for photos and going down aisles and such.

My favorite part about these shoes, however is the heel. How cute is that! The jewels all the way down the heel make for a gorgeous little flair on your wedding day.

Designer: Christian Louboutin

Style: Maralena Crystal-Covered Mesh Peep-Toe Pump

Colors: Light Gold (what you see here)

Price: $2,445.00 (find them here)