Love and Lobster Coastal New England Weddings

Brides tote around three-ring binders during the weeks before their weddings for a reason: There’s a lot to remember.  But one of the nation’s most upscale retailers can help you thin that baby out a bit.

Let Nordstrom’s Wedding Shop handle the wardrobe needs of your big day from start to finish. Your parents and entire wedding party can get expert help from the shop’s stylists in pulling together an outfit.  For the bride, the shop offers gowns galore in sizes from petite to plus, from an $138 Maggy London sheath dress to an $880 Nicole Miller charmeuse and chiffon gown (Don’t know the difference between organdy and organza? Check out their handy online glossary). But they also go beyond the basics, offering advice on jewelry, accessories, hosiery and fragrances.

And that’s just the bride. Even the most fashion backward groom can dress to the nines in one of Nordstrom’s zero-guesswork ensembles that feature a suit, dress shirt, tie, belt, shoes and cufflinks.

The stylists devote the same attention to your bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents and even flower girls and ring bearers. Your toddler cousins could throw a tantrum in the aisle or drop the rings, but all will be forgiven when you see them in this tea-length tank dress or teeny tie.

For after the wedding, honeymoon-ready swimsuits and sunglasses await, along with sandals and sultry lingerie. And speaking of undergarments, there’s another reason the store’s wedding stylists are so sought after. Tailoring, bra fittings and aisle-ready makeup services are part of the package — they’ll even steam your gown or teach your fumble-fingered best man how to knot his bowtie.

For couples who can’t hop in the car and drive to one of Nordstrom’s participating wedding shops, live chat with a stylist or ring one up at 1-888-300-1295. Online videos can school you on taking your measurements and finding the right fit.