Press Release
By the Bridal Council
High School of Fashion Industries Bridal Competition 2024
THE BRIDAL COUNCIL ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
The high school of fashion industries (hsfi) recently hosted its annual bridal design competition for the junior honors class of 2024, led by instructor mark centeno. This year’s event was notable for its smooth execution and inspiring final bridal design projects. The competition emphasized not only bridal design but also the importance of discipline, design craftsmanship, and teamwork, skills that students can apply in various future endeavors.
By Brides
This Viral Mother-of-the-Bride Dress Has the Internet Divided
The statement-making gown sparked a heated debate about whether or not it was appropriate.
The mother of the bride plays a key role in orchestrating and hosting the couple’s big day—and among her many responsibilities, walking down the aisle is one of them. So, it’s only natural that the bride’s mother wants to look and feel her best as she makes her entrance. When one mother of the bride wore a statement-making gown to her daughter’s wedding, her outfit choice sparked a heated debate online. While some applauded her bold selection, others criticized it.
By Today
Inappropriate? Or stunning? The internet is heated over this mother-of-the-bride dress
“We didn’t realize my dress was going to spark a debate,” Lori DeWitt says.
One mother of the bride is causing a stir online for her attire — and not because she wore white.
“The most stunning MOB dress we’ve ever seen!!!!” wedding content creator Chloe LeBlanc captioned a recent Instagram reel.
In the footage, Louisiana mom Lori DeWitt, 53, walks down the aisle in a custom Audrey + Brooks floral design featuring a plunging neckline and a detachable bow and train. The bride, Amanda DeWitt Leblanc, 26, wears a Romona Keveza off-the-shoulder trumpet gown. (It was one of three dresses she wore that night!)