There’s Beauty In the Break Down – Picking the Best Dress for Your Body!
Every bride to be knows the importance of finding the perfect dress for her wedding day. The dress has to fit perfectly and make every picture taken one that she will be proud of for many years to come. She has to feel beautiful, sexy, and most importantly she must feel like a princess. The dress shopping process is one that is both intimidating and time consuming. Here is a time and agony saving guide for every bride to follow when she picks the most important dress of her life.
If you’re PEAR shaped:
Do try on full A-line silhouettes
Do consider V-neck tops
Don’t try on a single trumpet or mermaid dress
Do try on strapless necklines
Don’t try on sheath silhouettes
If you’re APPLE shaped:
Do try on princess seam a-line silhouettes
Do consider V-neck tops with plunging necklines
Don’t try on a single ball gown
Do try a constructed empire-waist silhouette
If you’re STRAIGHT shaped:
Do try on ball gown silhouettes
Do consider creative and different necklines
Do try on mermaid and trumpet silhouettes
Don’t try on a single soft sheath
Do try on full A-line silhouettes
If you’re PLUS-SIZED:
Dropped waist a-line silhouettes will elongate and slim you
Don’t try on a single fitted silhouette made of clingy material
Do try on flat-front ball own silhouettes
If you’re TALL:
Do try ball gown silhouettes and A-line silhouettes with defined waists
Don’t try on a single princess seamed silhouette
Do try on mermaid and trumpet silhouettes
If you’re PETITE:
Do try on sheath and A-line silhouettes
Don’t try on a single ball gown or dropped waist silhouette
Do try on empire waist gowns
The Dress Style Tell-All!
The style of your dress is the single most important factor in creating your look on your wedding day. Wedding dresses range from sleek and simple to grand and elaborate depending on what you are looking for, and what kind of statement you want to make on your wedding day. The silhouette of your dress is the first thing your guests see when you begin to walk down the aisle. You want to make sure that your first impression is a memorable one!
The Ball Gown
Ball Gowns enhance small waist lines and hide any faults from the waist down, making them the ideal dress for any bride to be who is struggling with losing those last ten pounds! Ball Gown styles with dropped-waist bodices are the hot style of the season, offering a little sex appeal to your princess style dress.
The A-Line
The A-Line wedding dress is by far the most flattering dress for every body type. A-line dresses slim brides down without taking away the full skirt that brides crave for their big day. Full A-line dresses work best for brides who are looking to hide a few flaws in the butt or thigh areas, where modified A-line dresses offer less fabric and are ideal for brides looking to show off their curves.
The Mermaid
Mermaid style wedding dresses work best for brides who have been hitting the gym and want to show off their hard work. Mermaid dresses hug the body, making them ideal for brides with small hips who want to show off their sexy silhouette.
The Empire
Empire dresses are known by their waistline that sits right below the bust with the rest of the dress flowing freely from that point. Empire dresses are ideal for brides with small bust lines as they create definition and draw attention to the neckline. They are also (ironically) suitable for brides with large bust lines as the square neckline can conceal and minimize a large bust.
The Column
Column style dresses are a narrow cut that flows straight down from the neckline to the hem, elongating petite brides and accentuating slender figures. Column style dresses hug every curve of the body tightly, making them less than ideal for brides looking to conceal problem areas.
To see examples of dress styles, go to TailoredWeddingDresses.com
How to Have a Celebrity Wedding on a Budget
Each year A-listers set the stage for wedding trends. From the dresses they wear to the foods they eat and the favors they give, every celebrity wedding sets the stage for what is in that season. Celebrity weddings are a great starting point for your own wedding extravaganza, and with a little thrifty thinking you can have the same celeb wedding for much, much less!
The Dress
Celebrity brides have their beautiful wedding dresses custom made just for them by their favorite designers. But you don’t have to track down Monique or Vera for your own custom made designer style wedding dress. Brittany Spears wore a stunning Monique Lhuillier wedding dress for her wedding with a trumpet silhouette that cost nearly $30,000 – the same dress, minus the Monique Lhuillier label, can cost less than $2000! (Check out www.TailoredWeddingDresses.com!)
The Jewelery
Celebrity brides often borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewelery from famous, high-end designers such as Harry Winston for their wedding day. While brides on a budget may not have the means to call up Harry or Neil Lane for their wedding day bling, there is no reason that they too cannot borrow the best of the best for their wedding day. Savvy brides have been borrowing jewels from their family and friends for years, picking and choosing the perfect pieces to compliment their beautiful wedding dresses. Just be sure to return each piece to its rightful owner right after the wedding!
The Cake
When it comes to celebrity brides, the cake served is often second to none in both taste and decoration. The big Hollywood trend this year is to serve each guest their own miniature wedding cake. Sure, everyone would love their own wedding cake brought out, but brides on a budget cringe at the idea of one cake, let alone 100! That being said, I have a spectacular idea for all you brides out there – one centerpiece wedding cake for each table! Not only will this give your guests the honor of sharing in your cake cutting wishes, it doubles as a centerpiece cutting your floral cost dramatically! It’s a win-win!
The Personal Touches
Celebrity brides spare nothing when it comes to adding personal touches to their wedding day. Carmen Electra had a cake made of white chocolate Oreo cheesecake covered with Swarovski crystals and Adam Sandler served Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Other celebrity brides have served monogrammed McDonald’s burgers on silver platters and personalized heart candies costing nearly as much as their cake did. You can have the same personalized touches at little cost just by being thrifty. Skip the Swarovski and head to the craft store for inexpensive crystals to decorate your cake with – at less than one dollar per crystal you can’t go wrong! Monogrammed McDonald’s burgers may be out of the budget, but M&M’s and Candy Hearts can be personalized for as little as $6 per pound for your guests to enjoy instead. And if you are looking to really wow your guests, Hershey’s offers huge one-pound Kisses with personalized wrappers – what a sweet way to end your night!
The Hottest Wedding Day Hairstyles for 2008
Brides are going to be looking spectacular this year and its not just because of their beautiful wedding dresses. The latest hairstyles are revival renditions of classic looks, either in elegant up-dos or soft down styles.
The Three Hottest Up-Do’s of 2008
#1 – The Top Knot
Sexy and trendy come together with this sleek up-do style. The soft twists in the front are beautifully accented with flowers or jewels, and the twist in the back is elegant enough to stand on its own.
#2 – The Edwardian
The Edwardian twist is the bridal industry’s premier twist. The swooping angles of the hair into the elegant low twist make this hairstyle the perfect accompaniment to any beautiful wedding dress.
#3 – The Classic French Twist
The French Twist has been a classic wedding up-do for years. Sleek and simple, the Classic French Twist is easily accessorized with jewels or flowers to match the brides beautiful wedding dress, offering a complete ensemble from head to toe.
Other than the classic up-do’s that are an always popular in wedding style, recent years have brought to the spotlight hairstyles that allow brides to keep their hair half or completely down for their wedding day. This is especially popular among destination brides as they often marry on the beach and prefer a soft, flowing style to a perfectly placed up-do. Half hair styles often pull back only the top section of the hair, inserting a veil right at the point where the two halves meet. This is a very soft and subtle choice for brides, as are the completely down hairstyles that have become increasingly popular lately.
Regardless of the style you choose for your day, be sure that you feel comfortable and beautiful with your look – you are the shining star of the day!
Weddings Gone Green!
Atop the list of 2008’s hottest trends is going “green.”
More and more brides are turning to earth friendly products and services in 2008 than ever before. Keeping abreast with the current environmental issues, brides have become sensitive to the future of our planet and have been willingly letting go of some of the most popular wedding traditions in hopes of making a difference.
If you are thinking about going “green,” here are the top five ways you can achieve your goal without sacrificing the beauty and elegance of your big day.
1. Choose a wedding dress that you can (gasp!) wear again after your wedding day. Yes, this may change the feel of your wedding, but it will both save you money and save natural resources along the way.
2. Ditch the limos and spring for car service for your wedding party in hybrid vehicles. I know, I know – you think that having a limo at your wedding is a huge deal – but if you think about it, your wedding party is in that limo for all of an hour during your wedding day… AND for lucky brides in Colorado and California (so far) hybrid limos are available!
3. Hold your wedding in a garden rather than a reception hall. Reception halls are traditional, but very unfriendly to the earth. All of the energy used to power the lights, fog machine, amps, etc. is just wasted energy. You can hold your wedding in a beautiful garden saving mounds of energy and adding a touch of elegance to your special day.
4. Serve only organic, locally grown produce at your wedding. There is nothing lost in this process as the food can be prepared just the same as synthetic foods can, you just have the peace of mind of knowing that you are going above and beyond and providing only the best for your guests.
5. Splurge for earth friendly plates and utensils for your wedding. Trash is accumulating in landfills by the minute. By serving on plates made of sugar cane and offering only utensils made from potato starch, you are providing both a relief to the landfills and a hearty fertilizer to be made once the party is over.
Going green doesn’t have to be extreme or detract from your wedding day. By making conscious decisions and being aware of where each item that you purchase ends up the day after, you are single-handedly making a big difference in the future of our earth.
Top Five Wedding Trends of 2008
2008 is a year of “bigger is better” when it comes to wedding trends. The dresses are bigger, the receptions are better, and the details that make them both amazing are endless!
#1 Trend: Making Split Decisions
Brides in 2008 are making their decisions easier by choosing two totally different wedding gowns for their ceremony and reception – complete with two totally different hairstyles. Brides are opting for beautiful princess wedding dresses with tightly wound up-do’s for their ceremony and then changing into sexy dance dresses to boogie the night away.
#2 Trend: Wedding Websites Allowing Guests to Vote
This year is definitely not the year of the bridezilla. Brides are including their guests in decision making ranging from what song they should dance to right down to what to serve during the reception. Wedding websites have gained enormous popularity in recent years, allowing brides to connect to their guests all at once with blogs and online polls.
#3 Trend: Vintage Everything
Vintage is definitely back in for 2008. Brides are choosing vintage gowns with delicate embellishments and rings with vintage flare – anything that looks as if your grandmother wore it is back in this season.
#4 Trend: Sample Stations
Instead of having traditional receptions, brides are opting for sample stations for their guests to enjoy throughout the night. Tasting bars offer guests a little bit of everything at each station from smashed potato tasting bars with all the fixings, to wine, cheese, and champagne tasting bars with countless mixers, guests delight in this delicious change of pace in 2008.
#5 Trend: Cover Bands
Yes, cover bands have made a come back. In lieu of the smoke machine and glow stick doting DJ, brides have leaned towards cover bands from their favorite eras. The most popular cover bands have been 80’s and rock and roll – both sure to make your reception one dance filled night to remember!
The Hottest Wedding Dress Trends of 2008
This year, designers showcased beautiful wedding gowns with a bit of flare – making them unique to the season, but on the whole they kept the look on the classic side. The gowns on the runway were classic both in color and style, with few coloured gowns or big show stopping displays of originality. Spring/Summer 2008 wedding dresses exhibit a dash of uniqueness, but traditional classic gowns remain the hot style of the season.
Here are the top five Spring/Summer 2008 trends so that you can be sure that your dress will stand out!
1. Short Hemlines
Just about every designer this season sent a short dress down the runway. If you have amazing legs and are looking to show them off, this trend is definitely for you!
2. Tiers
This seasons gowns were all about texture. Tiers of ruffles and soft lace were exhibited on the runway this season, offering volume and texture to sexy A-line and ball gowns.
3. Trumpet Skirts
Trumpet dresses hug the body in all the right places, showing off a curvaceous brides beautiful figure. Beautiful gowns with fitted silhouettes and big, flared skirts graced the runway, made of beautiful flowing fabrics.
4. Dropped Waists
Dropped waist gowns are all the rage this season. Designers found a way to elongate the torso offering every bride sleek, sexy curves. Dropped waste gowns were prominent on the runway this season, showcased in nearly every single collection.
5. One Shoulder Gowns
Undeniably chic, the asymmetrical neckline made a comeback this season offering women a sexy alternative to the predictable tube and halter dresses of seasons past. One shoulder gowns continue to make comebacks in three to four year cycles, so if you love this style, snatch it up while you can!
Wedding Planning Books – Helping You Plan A Great Wedding
If you need help planning your wedding, consider buying a wedding planning book. Many couples have turned to wedding planning books because they want to lower their wedding planning stress.
Wedding planning books can you help organize a wedding filled with creative ideas. Even expensive wedding planning books can save you a lot of stress and money. You can avoid paying the big bucks for a wedding planner. With the help of a wedding planning book, you can plan your own wedding and make it a memorable experience for you, your special someone, and your guests.
So, where can you find these useful books? You can go to a bookstore or search the internet. You should find many different wedding planning books. These books can help you make good decisions about your wedding. Also, as you browse the planning books, you’ll find ideas that will add flair and creativity to your wedding.
Wedding planning books can help you keep track of all the little wedding details. Let’s face it, weddings can be incredibly detailed. With all the things to remember like wedding photography, reception food, invitations, or wedding favors, wedding planning can stress out even detail-oriented couples. Wedding planning books have sections for the different components of a wedding. This helps you stay organized and “in control” of your wedding planning process.
Finally, wedding planning books have ideas that help you save money. These books can guide you in finding an inexpensive wedding reception location. They can show you beautiful yet cheap wedding centerpieces and bouquets. And they can point to wedding flowers that won’t break the bank.
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