The Wedding Day

June 2nd, 2010 | By WeddingPlanner77

Today is your wedding day. You woke up feeling fresh and ready to walk down the aisle. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. This is the day that you will wear the white gown of your dreams. You ask the planner if the church is decorated well. She tells you that your favorite roses have been arranged beautifully and have been scattered around strategic areas around the church.

You see your best friend looking for the shoes that you seem to have misplaced last night. She is already dressed and she looks radiant. You realize that you are lucky to have such a loyal friend. Your mom suddenly comes in. She looks happy. You go to the closet and get her your gift – a plus size mother of the bride dress. You see tears in her eyes while you hand her your gift. She hugs you and gives you the motherly kiss that you love so much.

Big is Beautiful and Sexy

May 6th, 2010 | By WeddingPlanner77

Women are generally conscious with their body figure and weight. Those who are more on the heavy category feel that they could conceal their size by wearing oversized clothing. They do not know that they will look really good in sexy plus size bridesmaid dresses. These come in different cuts and designs.

The sexy plus size bridesmaid dresses could complement the shape of fuller body. They are tailored to conceal problem areas like the tummy area or flabby arms. These can also be made of many different kinds of superior fabric like satin, silk, shantung, etc. There is a wide range of sizes available for your body’s perfect fit.

Where to go for Plus-Size Bridal Gowns

April 8th, 2010 | By WeddingPlanner77

The universal image of a bride is one with a svelte figure wearing a luscious flowing wedding gown. She makes a pretty picture with an elegant looking groom by her side. Unfortunately, not all brides are slim and not all grooms are tall and lanky. Brides-to-be who are on the L or XL end of the measuring tape have to be more careful in choosing their plus size bridal gowns. They should learn a few tricks on what kind of gown to look for.

In the first place, they should know where to shop. There are stores that specialize in plus size clothing, including bridal gowns. They should stop dreaming about the fancy wedding dress that they saw in a boutique’s window display. It is more likely that they will find just the right dress in places that specialize in large sizes. A bonus is that they will not feel embarrassed. Assistants in these places serve plus size customers all the time.

cheap wedding dresses

March 12th, 2010 | By WeddingPlanner77

There are couples who already want to get wed but would like to save as much money as possible. This is a good mindset to start married life. After all, they still have a lifetime together to plan for and spend money on. Go for a budget wedding that won’t break the bank.

Some practical ideas you may want to look into:

~Browsing cheap wedding dresses and suits in stores or the internet instead of having a gown made by a designer
~Timing the wedding during mid-afternoon rather than during lunch or dinner time where food is expected to be heavier
~Preparing handmade wedding favors which are cheaper than store-bought ones

plus size chiffon wedding dresses

February 1st, 2010 | By WeddingPlanner77

We are a nation of overweight citizenry. Based on latest statistics 3 out of 4 Americans are overweight. It’s sad but it’s true. What’s sad is why do clothes makers and designers make clothes for the thin? If the norm in America is plus size shouldn’t we make plus size clothes the normal line instead of the afterthought? Take for example wedding dresses. Weddings are stressful. Brides are killing themselves by starving hoping to fit in an impossible gown. There should be more of the rack plus size chiffon wedding dresses.

I understand the logic behind looking your best on the best day of your life. But why start the best day of your life by killing yourself. That’s exactly what you are doing when you diet (starve is a better term) for 3 months in order to fit in an impossible small and expensive dress. Look for plus size chiffon wedding dresses. There are many designers that specialize in this. It’s amazing what they can do.

satin wedding dress

January 6th, 2010 | By WeddingPlanner77

Satin is a kind of fabric which charm has not declined for centuries. It is always very much in vogue and is usually suggested as the material regarding dresses for any occasion. Whether it is a satin wedding dress, prom outfit or pageant garb, this fabric is one of the most luxurious and lustrous fabrics ever manufactured.

Here are some tips in prolonging the life of any satin dress:

~Wash satin by hand using cold water and a gentle detergent to retain its smoothness
~Avoid rubbing satin as it affects its smoothness because the action loosens the fabric
~After washing, place satin flat on a towel and roll it to force out the water then air dry. Avoid direct sunlight or excess heat. Do not put it in the dryer.
~Apply only a cool iron on satin as it is a light and smooth material

bridal veils

November 16th, 2009 | By WeddingPlanner77

There are so many wedding websites. If you are a bride-to-be, it is easy to get lost in all the details. First you have to set the wedding date and the venue. Then you can start by taking care of your needs so that after you are done with deciding your bridal gown and accessories you can focus on the other stuff. First you have to choose from various bridal gown styles. If you want to wear a veil, you can choose from the different bridal veils available.

There are several types of bridal veils. There are super short veils that cover just half of the bride’s face. These veils sometimes can come with a head piece or with a hat. Then there are veils that cover the brides face until her neck. The medium veil reaches the brides shoulders. The long veils can reach until the bride’s waist or hips. The cathedral veil can cover the bride all the way until the floor.

petticoats

September 17th, 2009 | By WeddingPlanner77

There is nothing more beautiful in a wedding ceremony than the blushing bride. She has a natural glow brought by the happy feeling of the occasion. Her wedding gown could also add to her overall elegance and beauty. To give the gown an appealing shape, petticoats are usually used by most brides.

Petticoats are commonly made of stiff materials of multiple layers of soft fabrics to give the skirt an interesting shape. Wearing a bridal petticoat has lots of advantages:

~Stops static cling
~This could hide visible panty lines
~Since the focus is on the bulky shape of the skirt, it makes the bride’s top appear smaller
~Gives the wedding dress a nice texture (not crumpled)

garter belts

July 15th, 2009 | By WeddingPlanner77

One of the oldest wedding traditions in the world that dates back to the Middle Ages in Europe and pre-Elizabethan England is the use of the wedding garter. The oldest accounts say that garter belts in weddings emerged from the belief that possessing a piece of a bride’s wedding dress was a sign of fertility and good fortune. The garter is tossed to guests and whoever catches it is said to have good luck.

Over time, the association of wedding garter belts as signs of good fortune has remained. In the past centuries, the garter became increasingly connected to single males thus evolved the tradition where men attempt to catch the bride’s garter belt as the male equivalent to the bridal bouquet.

bridal handkerchief

May 6th, 2009 | By WeddingPlanner77

A bride should definitely not use tissue paper when she walks down the aisle. Her cute embroidered pouch that matches her bridal gown should contain a bridal handkerchief. There are cute ones with intricate embroidery that compliments the color theme of the wedding. Others have cut out designs. These hankies are not just for show. She will need it to wipe away a few tears – her own or that of the groom.

The bridal handkerchief will of course be kept as a souvenir together with the bridal dress, the pouch and the rest of the bridal paraphernalia. Make sure it is clean before storing it in a box or garment bag. For sure there will be stains from the wayward wedding cake crumb or the wet grass where you posed for a bridal picture. Let a professional cleaner take care of that. Years from now you will discover it in the attic and remember the time when your waist line was just this big.