Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Wedding dresses : Huge Ball Gown Wedding Dress Skirt
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wedding dresses : Modest Wedding Gown
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Hot Wedding With Wedding Punk
The Wedding Punk Dress
Friday, June 15, 2007
Wedding Ring : The History
Many couples look forward to the moment when they'll slip a ring on their beloved. The look of love in their eyes, that moment when the ring is on their finger and they realize that they are theirs forever. What most don't realize is that these moments with wedding rings have been happening for centuries. The meaning and symbolism behind a wedding ring is rich and as intricate as its own love story. It deserves to be told so that couples know exactly why they use wedding rings.
This wedding ring is a symbol and throughout time this symbol has stood for love, devotion and at times simply for an arrangement between families. The physical structure of the wedding ring has changed and adapted as different cultures have fashioned it into different forms to make it look beautiful. Some materials are more plentiful in different areas - and other materials or precious metals are considered to be more valuable in other areas. But the meaning behind the symbol has remained the same throughout time and over continents. "I love you" "I want to be with you forever" and "You are mine."
A ring in its simplest forms is a circle: meaning 'eternity.' What more could every couple want than the pure desire to spend eternity together? Most couples choose to have a sentiment or romantic saying engraved inside their wedding rings. This makes that universal symbol so much more personal for each couple.
Symbols exist throughout our culture. Even the materials the wedding ring is made out of can be seen as symbols of love and devotion. Most wedding rings include diamonds. Diamonds are literally indestructible; they are the "forever" stone you want to select to represent your love. Rubies are another choice that represents love, passion and preciousness. While the wedding ring itself is seen as valuable - the symbolism of the wedding ring shows that your beloved is valuable to you. By giving them a valuable ring - you are showing the world just how valuable they are to you. In older days - you might also be protecting your 'property' (when women were considered property and possessions).
The wedding ring was worn in later times just as it is today, on the left hand, third finger. This is because of the strong-held belief that the vein in this finger travels directly from the heart. This belief was affirmed as women began wearing their wedding rings closer to their hand and then their engagement ring on that same hand - affirming this belief about this hand being so close to your heart.
Wedding rings have been worn in many traditions. While the traditions may be slightly different - the sentiment and meaning - to love, treasure and honor one another forever - remains very much the same. In Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Christians, rings are exchanged not at the wedding service - but at the betrothal. The groom's ring is gold and the bride's ring is silver. In Greece rings are exchanged by couples as they are engaged they are worn on the left hand, fourth finger - and at the wedding they are switched to the right hand. In England, a wedding ring has traditionally always been exchanged. This appears to come from the long-standing belief that marriages were made as arrangements to exchange not just love and honor - but goods or property as well. This belief holds true for most European countries.
During World War II and the Korean War it became popular for men to wear wedding rings. This reminded them of the wonderful wife they had waiting at home for them. After these wars, men began to wear wedding rings to show their faithfulness, devotion and love. Now most men wear wedding rings in many cultures around the world.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
wedding dresses : Organza Wedding Dress Sweet Strapless Gown
Organza Wedding Dress
This sweet strapless floor length gown
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Wedding dresses : Plan Your Wedding Thoroughly
First of all, you will need to set the budget when you are planning a wedding. You will have to spend some time to discuss with your spouse and parents. This is because you will need to know who will be contributing and paying. Of course the next step is to think about the amount of money you will spend. To this end, you will need to know the average costs of various wedding items. You can find such information on online forums and wedding blogs.
Of course you will also need to think about the other items such as the wedding favors and invitation cards. Before you can order them, you need to have a theme. You will need to make sure that the theme will be matching your personal style and preference. After you have settle your theme, you can start thinking about all the items such as the dresses and decorations.
One last point is that, you may want to cut the costs of your wedding. There are a lot of ways for you to do so. When planning a wedding, one of the best ways to cut the costs is to adapt the idea of DIY. For instance, you can consider creating your own wedding invitation cards so that you can make them cheaper!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Wedding Favors : Get the Best Favors For Your Destination Wedding
Passport to love. If your idea of a fun wedding is a destination far away, then your theme can convey this with wedding favors that are shaped in the travel theme. Look for wedding favors that look like passports, tickets or passes - they can be personalized with the bride and groom's names, the wedding date and a little note to thank your guests for sharing your special day. The favors can be attached with ribbons to little suitcase shaped tins or favor boxes in the shapes of palm trees, boats, or seashells. If you are planning a beach or island destination, there are wonderful wedding favors like personalized sunscreen; playful dolphins bottle openers, sweet sandalwood fans.
Miles of memories. A destination wedding may be one of the most romantic and memorable of all the weddings in the world. Heading to a foreign land, enjoying the new scenery and people will be something you and your mate will never forget. Be sure to share this experience with your wedding guests as you provide them with mementos of the trip with elegant engraved luggage tags, personalized passport covers and air mail heart luggage tags that can hold photos of your special memories when you return from your trip.
Having a destination wedding is so much fun and it's a wedding theme that your guests and family will remember for years to come. Destination wedding favors can be great ways for them to think back fondly on your special day once the sun goes down and you are on your way to the dream vacation of a lifetime - your honeymoon.
Wedding Accessories : Choosing the Perfect Wedding Jewelry For You
There are a number of things to consider when deciding on the perfect wedding jewelry. You want the pieces to complement your wedding gown, so that must be selected first. Once you have the perfect wedding dress, then it is time to accessorize.
The color of your gown will play a part in the jewelry you select. Gold jewelry can often clash with a bright, white gown, so it's better to stick with pearls or platinum jewelry. A diamond-white gown is just barely off-white. Gold can go with it, but so can silver, rose gold or pearl. This is probably the most versatile color. An ivory gown can appear to have almost yellow undertones, so wearing white pearls can make it appear dingy or dirty. An ivory gown looks best with gold jewelry.
The next thing to consider is the cut of the neckline. A sweetheart neckline or a strapless dress can look good with or without a necklace. If you opt not to wear a necklace, then make up for it by wearing a fabulous pair of chandelier earrings. You can go with clear crystal for a sleek, modern look or make it a little more fun by adding a splash of color. Much of this will depend on your personality and the overall style of your wedding.
A V-neck dress begs for a necklace. You can choose a pendant or a choker, depending on if you want a simple, classic look or something more elegant. Make sure that the earrings don't upstage the necklace though. A halter or reverse halter dress doesn't really need a necklace, but definitely some stunning earrings. This style of dress looks great with a dramatic updo hairstyle, so the earrings will be on full display. You can also accessorize your hairstyle with some decorative pins and hair jewelry. Just make sure it doesn't clash with the earrings. Even incorporating a matching bracelet into the look is attractive.
Just remember that whatever jewelry you choose, don't overdo it. It's tempting to deck yourself out as much as possible, but you don't want your jewelry to outshine or upstage you! Your wedding accessories should complement your dress and style, but they are only accessories, not the main event!
Your wedding jewelry should be a reflection of you and your personality. If you're not a large, dangly-earring kind of girl, then stick to simple studs. It's your day, so you need to wear what makes you happy, whether it fits the "rules" or not. If you're going to spend money on jewelry for your wedding, you don't want to just wear it once. Make sure that it's something you can pull out for special occasions again and again.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
wedding dresses : Adele Wechsler Eco Couture Wedding Dress
STYLE: Petunia (Eco Couture)
SILHOUETTE: A-Line
NECKLINE: V-Neck
WAIST: Asymmetric
TRAIN: Sweep
DESCRIPTION: Gown features embroidery and petal layers.
FABRIC: 100% Vegetable-Dyed Silk, 100% Silk Organza
COLOR: White or Ivory
STYLE: Twiggy (Eco Couture)
SILHOUETTE: A-Line
NECKLINE: Strapless
WAIST: Empire
DESCRIPTION: Gown features knife-pleated shaped hem.
FABRIC: Certified Organic Hemp and Silk
COLOR: Ivory
STYLE: Twiggy (Eco Couture)
SILHOUETTE: A-Line
NECKLINE: Strapless
WAIST: Empire
DESCRIPTION: Gown features knife-pleated shaped hem.
FABRIC: Certified Organic Hemp and Silk
COLOR: Ivory
STYLE: Rosebud (Eco Couture)
SILHOUETTE: Sheath
NECKLINE: Strapless
WAIST: Empire
TRAIN: Sweep
DESCRIPTION: Gown features beading and wrapped satin ribbon.
FABRIC: Certified Organic Hemp and Silk
COLOR: White or Ivory
STYLE: Sunray (Eco Couture)
SILHOUETTE: Mermaid
NECKLINE: Strapless
TRAIN: Sweep
DESCRIPTION: Gown features draped pleated empire yoke and ruffled hem.
FABRIC: 100% Vegetable-Dyed Silk, Shantung, Organza
COLOR: White or Ivory
wedding dresses : Alfred Angelo Sapphire Wedding Dresses
SILHOUETTE: A-Line
NECKLINE: Strapless
WAIST: Natural
TRAIN: Chapel
DESCRIPTION: Gown features detachable spaghetti straps, crystals, sequins, rhinestones, and metallic embroidery.
FABRIC: Matte Satin
COLOR: White/Metallic, Ivory/Metallic, or Oyster/Metallic
SILHOUETTE: Ball Gown
NECKLINE: Strapless
WAIST: Basque
TRAIN: Semi-Cathedral
DESCRIPTION: Gown features optional net cap sleeves, sequins, and embroidery.
FABRIC: Organza over Satin
COLOR: White/Metallic, Ivory/Metallic, or Ivory?Light Gold
STYLE: 806
SILHOUETTE: Mermaid
NECKLINE: Off-the-Shoulder
WAIST: Empire
TRAIN: Chapel
DESCRIPTION: Gown features sequins, embroidery, and floral appliques.
FABRIC: Satin, Net
COLOR: White/Metallic or Ivory/Metallic
SILHOUETTE: Ball Gown
NECKLINE: Strapless
WAIST: Empire
TRAIN: Semi-Cathedral
DESCRIPTION: Gown features optional spaghetti straps, gemstones, and crystals.
FABRIC: Iridescent Satin
COLOR: White, Ivory, Silver Frost, or Seashell
SILHOUETTE: Princess
NECKLINE: Sweetheart
TRAIN: Chapel
DESCRIPTION: Gown features optional beaded straps, sequins, and embroidery.
FABRIC: Lace
COLOR: White, Ivory, or Ivory/Light Gold