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Romancing the Gown In search of that fairytale ending? With love in the air and money to spare, fashion-forward designers can fulfill your wedding fantasies and transform the ordinary woman into a princess bride. I've never had fantasies about being a bride. Sure, I've dreamt of meeting my soul mate and getting married. But I never draped a gauzy curtain over my head during kiddie dress-up games, never imagined myself in a billowing white gown, never visualized walking down an aisle, hordes of guests craning their necks to get a glimpse of a picture-perfect me. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0846/is_10_22/ai_101678987 Planning a bridal shower? Maybe a dear friend or even sister is getting married and you are in charge of planning the bridal shower? Bridal showers are customary and traditional.They aren't all about the bridal shower gifts though! They are a way to welcome new family members and celebrate a new beginning for the couple. But, they can also be fun if planned to be. Incorporating wedding traditions in your wedding day is a wonderful and fun way of celebrating and recognising the historical importance of marriage within a modern context. Listed below are many of the traditions that are still popular throughout the United Kingdom today. As we stumble across more while we research our articles, we will add them to our list. We should add that we have come across several explanations for most traditions during our research and have documented here the most frequently occurring. Also, many of the traditions date back many hundreds of years and consequently their origins are not fully known although most have their roots in ancient superstitious beliefs. So, if you read other explanations elsewhere, don't be surprised since there are many about and they all sound plausible. http://www.weddingguide.co.uk/articles/planning/traditions.asparticle2-colour_wedding.htm One of the sensitive choices that surround wedding preparations is selecting a colour scheme. The bride usually (but not always) wears white. But the rest of the bridal party will wear colours which most brides want to be coordinated. That leaves the spectrum of the rainbow in all its shadings from which to select! If you are the bride, should you choose colours because they are in fashion when you are planning the wedding? Should you consider the season instead? Spring colours? Autumn colours? Winter colours? Summer colours? Should you simply choose your favourite colour and leave it at that? However, what if your preferred colour doesn't suit the skin tones, eyes, and hair of other members of the wedding party. Suppose you choose green to go with your eyes and find out that this particular colour in a dress is your mother-in-law's pet peeve? Wedding colours are an important part of the planning. They form the basis on which to build a stylish look throughout the wedding. The colours can be echoed in everything from invitations to your dress and bouquet. http://www.nzweddingplanner.co.nz/bridal_tips/weddings-colour.htm Illusions make you believe what you see. Choosing the right gown for your body is like finding the perfect vase to showcase your beauty. After all, it is your wedding day and you will be the most stunning woman in the room! So, before you purchase your gown, be mindful of these illusions: Finding the perfect wedding gown takes time, patience, and a lot of leg work. Here are a few thoughts to keep in mind before you shop for your wedding gown: It's The Details That Count Accessories are the perfect creative opportunity to complement your dress. The accessories you choose will provide the finishing touches to your stunning outfit for the day. Leave enough time for their selection, as they will play a major part in your overall appearance. Add earrings, a necklace or perhaps a bracelet. The right necklace can really finish off a plain bodice and bare neckline. Likewise, the perfect earrings will add a bit of sparkle to your face. There are no rules to the jewellery you choose to wear to your wedding, as long as they suit the rest of your look. What a lovely couple. Create a wedding-themed mani/pedi to offer to brides. Name it something special, include some festive touches (think champagne to sip or soak in, roses, or chocolate), and write a tempting description. http://www.behindthechair.com/displayarticle.aspx?ID=817&ITID=3 Attendants Some girls dream of being a romantic princess bride, some want to stand out from the crowd, some leave it until the last minute and make a spontaneous decision … while the rest of us don't know what we want to wear until we see it! But before you start the search for that perfect frock, take some time out and look at the BIG Picture – be your own wedding stylist! Your wedding gown provides a chance to dress completely differently than you do on any other day in your life, so feel free to pursue your bridal fantasies when you start shopping. Even if you don't choose an ornately styled gown, it can't hurt to try one on; many brides report being talked into trying on a more elaborate dress than they'd envisioned and then falling in love with the look. Experiment with different styles to see what suits your figure, and don't rule anything out based on how it looks on a hanger — many gowns look odd without a figure filling them out. http://www.bridalguide.com/default.cfm?fuseaction=request&item_id=130 Once a couple has set a wedding date, one of the first duties is to contact the officiant of the ceremony. The bride and groom calls to set up a wedding date, and the officiant requests to meet several times before hand for pre-wedding counseling. All of a sudden things feel tense and the couple wonders if the quality of their relationship will be judged? Being tense is normal, but don?t worry a couple will not be judged. http://www.ultimatewedding.com/articles/get.php?action=getarticle&articleid=548 Recently, I've noticed many brides dealing with the challenges of securing all the services necessary to produce their wedding day. I've often been amazed at the level of production that it takes to pull off such an event for 75-150 people. It seems that the title "bride-to-be" might be more accurately read "producer/ director". At many of the wedding planning resources on the web, you will find a long list of details to fill your days and months before the big day. It must be overwhelming. http://www.bestweddingsites.com/Articles/ Your wedding dress provides a chance to dress completely different than you do on any other day in your life, so feel free to pursue your bridal fantasies when you start shopping. Experiment with different styles to see what suits your figure, and don't rule anything out based on how it looks on a hanger — many wedding dresses look odd without a figure filling them out. 20 Ways to Panic-Proof Your Wedding Day
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