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Planning for my wedding
Author: Brad Johnson
A wedding always seems to be one of those things that is so hard to plan for. It was nice to find a place where so much collective information has already been gathered and a place to purchase the products was just a click away.
With so many websites out there it was just nice to see some images and gather ideas of what I may want to suggest in helping out on the wedding. My wife wanted me to help out with the planning and such on wedding day. Having never thought of what I might want to accessorize a wedding I really just needed a source of information.
In trying to figure out what to look into in trying to be a part of the wedding planning I looked in to wedding toppers and such. My main focus was looking into bridal accessories because I did not want to take over the responsibility and excitement of my wife picking out her wedding dress but I wanted to be a part of the overall look on our wedding day.
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Bridal Party Jewelry
Author: mariposa
An often forgotten part of planning your perfect wedding is doing something about the bridal party jewelry. This detail is simple but often overlooked.
You have to consider if you want your party to all match. Do their dresses, shoes and hair all match? If they do you may want their bridal jewelry to match as well.
Ring Bearer and Flower Girl
Author: mariposa
Your attendants can add a nice touch to a wedding. They usually are close relatives or good friends of the couple. The ring bearer and the flower girls usually walk before the bride and her escort but behind the rest of the bridal party.
Flower girls usually shower the wedding aisle with flower petals for the bride to walk on. Although dropping petals from her flower girl basket may seem like a simple task, depending of the age of your flower girls, it may seem daunting.
Choosing the correct bridal gown
Author: mariposa
Bridal gowns are the biggest part in the build up to any wedding. It is important to make the right choice in the right amount of time. After all a bride won’t feel like a bride if she has the wrong gown!
Do the research and look at loads of pictures get an idea of current fashions and a gown you like the look of. There are many bridal magazines out there go through them all and put together a scrapbook of the gowns you like. There are lots of other things you must always take into account when you are choosing your gown - such as:
The Move Towards An Informal Wedding Dress
Author: mariposa
For many years weddings have been very much set piece events, following a series of customs which, in many cases, were established literally hundreds of years ago. The central figure in the wedding, much to the chagrin of many grooms, is of course the bride adorned in all her finery in a magnificent white wedding dress, complete with veil and train. But things are changing.
Today more and more couples are choosing to move away from the customs and traditions of the past and are very much putting their own stamp on their wedding. The growing feeling is that weddings should be uniquely memorable one-of-a-kind days that portray the personalities and lifestyles of the bride and groom and their families and friends. This means, amongst other things, dispensing with the old fashioned white wedding dress and often moving towards an informal wedding dress.
The Tradition of the Wedding Dress – Colors and Such
Author: mariposa
If you are going to get married, tradition requires certain etiquette. The wedding dress is one such traditional item with different meanings through the world.
In western modern tradition, the color of western-culture wedding dresses is white. Used in this sense, ‘white’ or ‘wedding white’ includes creamy shades such as eggshell, ecru and ivory. The popularity of this color can be traced back to 1840 and the marriage of Queen Victoria. The Queen chose to wear a white gown for the event. The official wedding portrait photograph was widely published and many brides opted for a similar dress in honor of that choice.
Before You Shop For Your Wedding Dress
Author: mariposa
Tips and Tricks on Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress for You
One of the biggest decisions you will face as the big day approaches is choosing the perfect wedding dress. The process of shopping for a wedding dress can be a fabulous adventure, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming–particularly because a bride-to-be often starts shopping for her gown before many other details are determined. You might have had a clear mental picture of the perfect wedding dress ever since you were five years old. On the other hand, you may have no idea what you are going to wear or feel strange about the idea of wearing white. The important thing is to relax, and remember that there are as many different kinds of dresses out there as there are different kinds of brides.
Plan Ahead Take a few minutes to think about what you want. It will be helpful when you enter the maze of wedding dresses out there to know what your budget is, any details that are essential (i.e. I must have a full skirt, or my arms must be covered), and an idea of how traditional you want your dress to be. After all, if really a teal pantsuit would work best for you, it’s probably not worth your time to sort through racks of flouncy white gowns.
Cheap Wedding Gowns do Exist
Author: mariposa
By cheap wedding gowns we don’t mean tacky, but an inexpensive wedding dress that’s beautiful.
There are many wedding dress designs. You can find casual or formal, long or short, one-piece or two-piece, vintage or modern bridal dresses.
Your wedding dress doesn’t even have to be white. These days there are more colored ones available. In fact, white bridal gowns didn’t even become the thing until the mid nineteenth century. Before that it was the color of your choice for your bridal gown.
A Winter Wedding
Author: mariposa
Ideas and Tips for a Magical Winter Wedding Theme
In the movies, everyone seems to get married in June. But a winter wedding can be terribly glamorous, cinematic and magical. With the right elements, your winter wedding will be a wonderland.
Attire for Your Winter Wedding
Think about you and your sweetie in the elegant look of old Hollywood; the groom in tails, and the bride in a white long silk dress with a white fur or faux fur wrap. Evoke the season with “ice” –diamond or diamond-like jewelry. 90% of wedding dresses are strapless or sleeveless, but that’s not so practical for a bride who wants to take pictures outside, or needs to walk any distance. Look for wraps, shrugs, and capes, or dramatic coats. I’ve always loved the look of a bride in a white dress and a large red shawl, huddled against her groom who has a red boutonnière.
And don’t forget your bridesmaids! An attractive wrap to wear on the day of your wedding and beyond makes a great bridesmaid present.
Guide to Finding Your Wedding Gown
Author: mariposa
Bridal Boutique Expectations and Tips
Visiting bridal boutiques can be a new experience unlike any you’ve experienced. Here are some tips to help set your expectations:
1 Making Appointments
Once you’re ready to try on dresses, make appointments with bridal boutiques. Don’t be shy about asking if they carry a particular designer or if they have dresses within your budget. Most bridal boutiques will carry dresses that are in the $1,000 and under range. There are upscale bridal boutiques that offer designer/couture dresses that begin in the $3,000 range and go quite a bit higher.
Allocate approximately 1-2 hours per visit. Some boutiques are extremely busy on the weekends and may only give you an hour with their sales person. If you have the time on the weekdays, it’s a good idea to schedule your visit during this time. Bridal shops are generally not as busy on weekdays and are more generous with their time.