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How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Dress

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 A long formal dress is suitable for a church wedding of a civil ceremony although many brides do prefer wearing a smart dress or tailored suit for the Registry office. Some religions also frown on sleeveless dresses or low cut outfits and this will need to be taken into account too. No matter which style you pick, remember that the back view is as important as the front, you will have you back to everyone during the ceremony. Choose fabric that is resistant to crushing and creasing Detachable trains that can be removed or hooked up are also wise. Dress ideas and colours will need to be discussed with the groom without revealing all the details so that the colours and styles of the wedding party can be coordinated. Look in the mirror Be realistic and don¡¦t try and aim for what Hollywood starlets look like on their wedding days, most of us don¡¦t have personal trainer and chefs to look after us and help keep us in shape. Don¡¦t set your goal posts too close to the moon, you will on...

Informal Wedding Gowns - Perfect for Your Casual Wedding!

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Weddings overall have been taking on more of a casual feel over the past few years, and we are seeing this trend in wedding dresses as well. Whether you are a girl that just does not like to dress up, or you are having a casual backyard wedding, we have some great ideas about informal wedding gowns for you to consider. When thinking about your casual dress, you are most likely having thoughts about comfort. The easiest way to make a dress relaxing to use is a soft natural fabric. A few of our favorites are laundered linen, earthy silk noil, and soft billowing layers of thin organic cotton. Natural fabrics have a different benefit because they breath better, allowing you to feel cooler if you are getting married on a hot summer day. When picking a dress for a casual event, people tend to go towards shorter styles. However, informal wedding gowns can also be long. The length for your gown will mostly be decided by your personal desire, however, the place and style of your wedding may al...

A Line Plus Size Wedding Gowns On Sale

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The design of initial bridal gowns is not very complicated. Vertical lines high waist skirt, pleated sleeves and low open collar seem to be replica of popular clothing styles at that time. Silk and satin are the main fabric of wedding dresses. Now, the designs of discount wedding dresses break the traditional dresses style, and feature the popular fashion characters. To those who want to buy wedding dresses, they just need to know what style they like most. There are a lot of online wedding stores. They usually offer brides all kinds of wedding dresses. If you are going to buy your favorite wedding dress, I have several small tips for you. First of all, you should know that what kind of wedding dresses is right for you. Maybe you just need a general size wedding gown, otherwise select one plus size wedding gowns.    A suitable skirt will be a suitable choice. After you have known the exact size for yourself, the following must be styles. You can try short plus size wedding gow...

Halter Wedding Dresses - Ever Trendy Classic A-Line Gowns

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Most women think that when it comes to the bridal dresses , they do not have much to choose from as all are available in either white or ivory colors. This is true that according to the culture and traditions, there are not many choices of colors that you can pick for your bridal dress but there are many styles to choose from and before you purchase your dress, you should be aware of all the options you have. There are styles available for almost as many different body shapes as women can posses. This is how the dress highlights the best attributes of the brides while hiding the flaws at the same time. Just like the summer and winter trends keep on changing, in the same way wedding dresses and their styles also change over the seasons. Halter wedding dresses are available in many different designs and styles which are latest as well as classic. Thus, you can pick any dress that goes well with your body shape and is either classic or chic, depending on your priority and choice. The mos...

The Wedding Tiara - Is It In Or Out?

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There are so many decisions for a bride to make and the wedding tiara has just got more controversial and difficult. It may seem a little strange to think of a royal wedding and a princess without a tiara, but that could be exactly what happens at the next British Royal wedding . Rumour has it that there is a difference of opinions between the generations at Buckingham Palace. It is believed that Prince Charles and Camilla are pushing for Kate Middleton to wear a tiara, while Kate is tending towards the idea of flowers in her hair. I guess it rather puts Prince William on the spot, but I would imagine that he is going to support Kate in what ever she wants. The question is what will all the other brides do? Royal weddings are notorious for setting trends. When Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer tied the knot the first copy of her dress was produced before the ceremony was finished. And it looks like this wedding will be the same. Future brides, whether their weddings are within a w...

Choosing Wedding Songs That Count

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Songs have been a part of people's lives since birth, even some while still in the womb. It is therefore just fitting to celebrate a milestone in a person's life such as a wedding with the right mix of songs. Wedding songs will set the right mood for a solemn ceremony, and will also add to the air of festivities during a reception. As with all planning efforts, each song to be played or sung must be properly set to sustain the right atmosphere for the wedding and the reception. Event specialists often collect a list of songs from couples who are planning to get married. The lists contain songs that are special to the newlyweds in one way or another. It may be a theme song or a song that was playing in the background when they first met; or simply favorite songs that have contributed to a strong relationship. Whatever the songs are, the wedding coordinator then chooses the ones which are appropriate for the location of the ceremony and the reception afterwards. Wedding songs can...

Vintage Wedding Theme - Decoration Ideas

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A vintage wedding theme is a romantic and classy theme for your wedding day. Turn to history for inspiration and create a glamorous and elegant wedding theme full of old world charm. When creating your bridal theme consider invitations, flowers, reception and table decorations, place cards, favours and bombonniere as well as your wedding dress and the bridal party outfits. Carry your chosen theme through all aspects of your wedding to coordinate your day. Vintage Wedding Dress A victorian or classic wedding gown will be the basis for your theme. Wearing a one of a kind vintage wedding dress will add a special and unique touch to your day. If you don't want to wear an antique wedding dress there are many brand new wedding dresses available in vintage styles. Be inspired by ivory, lace, pearls and diamonds to create a vintage look for your bridal gown . A sparkly hair clip or headpiece and earrings will complete your vintage look. Table Decorations and Wedding Favours Wedding favors...

Fall 2011 Wedding Gown Trends

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The bridal designers have recently debuted their collections for Fall 2011 in New York, and there are some noteworthy new trends (hint: the one shoulder style is done). Certain design elements have been carried over from Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 bridal gown collections , but there are a few things which are definitely different about the latest creations. Learn about what will be hot (and what will not be hot!) for 2011 wedding gowns. There was a clear return towards more simple bridal gowns in the new Fall 2011 designs than we have seen in recent years. The strong trend towards asymmetry has dramatically declined. The one shoulder gown which was so chic for a couple of seasons has all but disappeared from the new collections. Gowns have returned towards a more traditional and classic bridal elegance, and away from the daring fashion-forward styles which were so popular for a couple of seasons. These gowns are definitely safer, and will please any bride who appreciates timeless eleg...

Weddings Dresses - Black Wedding Gowns

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Black Wedding Dresses, Red Wedding Dresses, Blue Wedding Dresses who says you have to wear white? These days, many brides are choosing to wear a coloured wedding dress. It's not a new idea, in the Middle ages blue was considered the colour of purity. (That's where the tradition of wearing something blue started). In China a red wedding dress was the tradition. Brides from wealthy families in the past, often wore rich colours and fabrics, to show off their family wealth. During the 1800s a black wedding dress was popular in Finland! It wasn't until Queen Victoria wore a white wedding gown that the fashion began - many brides chose to wear white in honour of the Queen. Shop coloured wedding dresses were usual before that. ...So the tradition of a white wedding isn't as old as you may think. People generally think a white wedding dress is to symbolize purity but the original intention was an extension of the white gowns worn in Christening and Confirmations. Today, the wh...