Simple Beauty Wedding Dresses with strapless style and floor gown
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
Wedding Dress : Gold draped wedding dress at Toi Couture
Gold draped wedding dress at Toi Couture
This gown is one of two halves; at the top you have the creamiest gold bodice with moulded cups and gentle shaping with miniature floral embroidery giving a 3D effect and some much needed extra detail. Underneath is a white tulle ballgown over which sits a stiff gold bow and a waterfall drape. It's a challenging look to pull off but you can be certain you won't see many other brides wearing it so you'll certainly be unique!
Friday, February 9, 2007
Wedding Favors : Wedding Guest Favors
To know where wedding favors are going next, we have to know where they are coming from. We need to understand what wedding favors are. They are simply gifts to those attending a wedding ceremony to thank them for doing so. This has been going on for many years, back to the middle ages and the gifts were not only for weddings, but also for any gathering that took place. These gifts were in boxes, but with time, the boxes have been replaced by other types of modern packaging methods such as wrapping them, putting them in baskets, tying ribbons to bottles, etc.
The gifts that are given out have also changed from the confectioneries of yester-years to a wide range of products ranging from wines to plants or even tickets to particular events. The gift you give should be guided by how much you can spare and to realize that expensive does not always mean better. These favors should complement the theme of the wedding and they add to the beauty of the event. A good wedding favor will make your wedding memorable and you should put a lot of thought and effort into this.
Another name for these favors is wedding guest favors and the only difference between it and wedding favors is that, whereas the latter may are given to each and everyone who attends the wedding, wedding guest favors are mostly meant for the invited guests only. It is every little girl's dream to have a wedding of her dreams and these favors will ensure that she is not the only one who will remember the wedding. The manufacturers of these favors are coming up with new ideas everyday because of the competition and so you will not have scarcity of choice.
One of the new trends with wedding favors is personalized confectioneries such as chocolate bars and individual truffles. These can be personalized by writing the name of the bride and the groom on them or doing such a thing. Everybody loves confectioneries and you will not go wrong with this. Another current trend for wedding guest favors drinks such as wines or beer packs. Even those who do not take wine can give the wines away as gifts to their friends and this favor is popular many people - but you should be careful not to go over your budget with the same.
Giving plants is another current trend with wedding favors. This has not caught on yet but it has attracted some attention. You can give little plants in antiqued pots, this will lend a natural feel to your party wedding, and people will always remember it every time they see the plant. You can give herbal recipe with your potted herbs or you can decide to present bamboo shoots with personalized labels. You should consider who are attending the wedding because your friends might be people living in urban jungles. Another current trend with wedding guest favors is giving to favors with the theme in mind and finally, people are adding a note of levity to the wedding with humorous gifts.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
wedding dresses : Beautiful Bra Cup For Your Bridal Dress
Beautiful bra cup for your bridal dress
White bridal dress with elegant black bra cup
White bridal dress with elegant black bra cup
Saturday, February 3, 2007
The Strapless Satin CLASSIC A LINE Dress for Bridesmaid Formal Prom Wedding
Tea length formal satin tube dress. Satin trim waistline embellished with delicate satin bow. Boned bodice. Hidden zip back. Satin shawl and optional spaghetti straps included. Length of Small formal dress from underarm: 33″. 100% Polyester, 100% Acetate. Hand wash cold, hang dry. Made in USA.
Perfect for bridesmaids, graduation, prom, or other special occasions.
This dress is unbelievably gorgeous; I got the grape color and it’s a deep, dark purple, very rich (a bit darker than the picture on the web, but soooo beautiful…). The cut is ultra-flattering, and the material is a wonderful quality; a nice thick lustrous satin that feels sooooo good on the skin! :) Looks and feels WAY more expensive than it is.
Fit-wise, the skirt flares out just right without the need for a petticoat, and the top tucks in quite nicely along the top of the but. Whereas some strapless dresses are very loose and “swimmy” along the bustline, leading to that awful “when are my [...] gonna reach out and touch someone” feeling of insecurity, this dress follows the female shape perfectly!
I also have to rave about their fast shipping and friendly customer service. I first ordered a 3X, being a size 18, and following/guessing using their size charts provided here. The first dress arrived two days after I ordered it and unfortunately was VERY big (which in itself was kind of a cool ego-booster, really, heh!). So I called their customer service to get a replacement, and a very friendly and efficient rep helped me out in.
Elegant Wedding Dresses
Elegant wedding dresses and visions of handsome grooms fill the heads of little girls from the moment they are introduced to the idea of a wedding, and continue to fill their heads until the day when they get to walk down the aisle in the wedding gown of their dreams.Young ladies buy bridal magazines well before a ring is placed on their finger, as they daydream of beautiful weddings, handsome princes and gorgeous bridal gowns. Shopping for a bridal gown and bridesmaid dresses is often one of the happiest moments in the lives of the soon-to-bride and her mother, family or friends.
Whether the bride chooses a traditional wedding dress or a contemporary design will depend on her unique style and taste. When shopping with a soon-to-be bride, it is important to let her enjoy the moment and try on as many bridal dresses as she wishes to try on. Provide her with your honest thoughts, but make sure you keep a positive attitude as this is one of the happiest moments of her life.More…
When selecting a bridal gown, it is important that the bride buy her gown from a reputable bridal shop or wedding gown designer in order to ensure she is getting a high quality gown. In order to look her very best, the bride will want to make sure she goes to several fittings prior to her wedding so that the gown she has dreamed about for years will fit her perfectly on the most special day of her life.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Choosing the Wedding Dress for You
Pam Black of function resource venue Celebration House offers her advice on selecting a wedding dress, and reveals the ongoing fashion influence of a royal bride of the past.
Wearing white
One of my all-time favourite wedding books, ‘Legendary Brides’, contains beautiful pictures of Queen Victoria’s wedding in February 1840. According to author Letitia Baldrige, Queen Victoria had no idea of the fashion trend she was starting when, for her marriage to Prince Albert, she decided to wear a white satin, lace-trimmed wedding gown with a lace veil held in place by an orange-blossom wreath.
Up until then, brides had always worn their best dresses (whatever the colour) for their weddings. What I find fascinating is that Victoria’s wedding gown, with its form-fitting, off-the shoulder bodice and full skirt and train, is a style still worn by many brides today.
The Queen didn’t forget the bling factor either: diamonds glittered in her hair, a diamond necklace graced her neck and she also wore a sapphire-and-diamond brooch – a gift from Prince Albert – over her heart.
Her 12 bridesmaids were dressed in ballerina-style tulle dresses trimmed with creamy white roses – a style which, interestingly, featured prominently on the catwalk at a London wedding show I recently attended.
Your style
As regards your own wedding style, you will be receiving a good deal of advice from all corners on the subject of your dress. Always remember, however, that your final choice should express your taste, not that of the designer, your mother, your sister or your best friend.
Spend time looking through wedding magazines, which can help you get an idea of what styles you like, but when visiting a designer, go with an open mind. I have known of brides who were sure they wanted a slim-line wedding gown but have changed their minds in favour of a full-skirted one, having tried on ones in this style.
Always remember that your final choice should express your taste, not that of the designer, your mother, your sister or your best friend.
The best advice I have heard is that your dress should be a glamorised version of your everyday style - if you are not one for frills and flounces, don’t feel you need a wedding dress in this style. Likewise, if you are an incurable romantic, you will probably not feel at ease in a classically designed garment.
You should also take into account the kind of wedding you plan to have. A relaxed, casual wedding on a beach will require a very different style of dress to a formal evening affair.
The fit and the fabric
You will be spending a lot of time in the dress, so it is vital that you feel relaxed and comfortable in it. You should be able to sit, kneel and dance comfortably while wearing it – remembering that for an evening wedding, this could be for up to eight hours!
Bear this in mind when choosing a full-skirted dress with petticoats, and also beware of too-tight bodices with bones (you must be able to breathe freely!) or an ill-fitting strapless top – there’s nothing worse than a bride continually tugging at her dress or looking unrelaxed in it.
Wedding dresses vary enormously in both style and price and, when you take into account the number of metres of fabric used in some of the more bouffant styles, as well as the time required to meticulously sew on hundreds of beads, you will soon realise what you are paying for. Incidentally, it took 100 lacemakers 6 months to make the exquisite lace required for Queen Victoria’s dress!
It is equally important to be honest with yourself, and to choose a style that suits both your figure type and personality. If you are fairly plump or ’roundish’, try to cut down on frills and flounces. Too many frills and a wide skirt should also be avoided if the groom is slightly built, as the bride could look a bit overpowering next to him!
Making or hiring a dress
If your budget doesn’t run to a designer dress, there are many other options open to you. Some designers offer ‘off-the-peg’ garments for sale and others may make the dress for you and charge you a hiring fee only. (The garment is then handed back to them after the wedding.)
If you are having your outfit specially made for you, or even if you plan to hire one, it is important to wear the bra and petticoat you intend wearing on the day (as well as your chosen shoes), whenever you go for a fitting.
It is also a good idea not to wear much make-up at fittings, to avoid the risk of marking your dress.
Head dress
If you are planning to have a veil, practise wearing it around the house ‘ if it is long, this will help you get used to the feel of it. Always ensure that before placing it on your head, the short piece is uppermost, making it easy to cover your face when you enter the wedding venue, and thereby avoiding a last-minute panic.
Choose a head-dress that is light and easy to wear or, if the groom is the same height as you or shorter, don’t wear one at all if you don’t want to tower over him. Rather, choose something flatter, or settle for a few flowers.
Jewellery
Jewellery should enhance, not detract from, your outfit, and if you don’t normally wear lots of it, now is not the time to do so. Your earrings should be tried on with the dress beforehand, with your hair done in the style you plan to wear.
Don’t forget to move your engagement ring to your right hand before the service, so that your wedding ring can go on first.
Questions to ask your dress designer
• Do you charge for a consultation?
• How much time do you need to make my dress?
• Do you require a deposit?
• What is your cancellation policy?
• Do you levy a fee for trying on dresses?
• If I hire a dress, is there any extra charge for alterations?
• How many fittings will I need?
• How long before the wedding will I receive my dress?
• Are you able to provide outfits for the entire retinue?
• What accessories do you supply?
• Can you make a suit for the groom?
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