Wedding Weblog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35908120.post-22011120299065559042008-01-26T08:00:00.000-08:002008-01-26T08:07:04.740-08:00Plus Size Vintage Wedding DressesAre you looking for a plus size vintage wedding dress? Regardless of your size you should be able to find a selection of plus size vintage wedding dresses online and in your local wedding dress boutiques. If you can’t find a plus size vintage wedding dress that is right for you, you may want to consider getting one made for you. You can visit a wedding dress designer, take photos of what sort of styles you like and get one made for you that fits your womanly curves perfectly.
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The term Bridezilla is thrown around a lot these days as Brides scramble to make their wedding day special.

There are however, some basic “rules” to follow while planning and executing your special day so that your guests will remember how kind you were instead of terming you a “Bridezilla”

1. You are NOT entitled to gifts. Sure it is assumed that you will receive gifts for your shower, and of course for your wedding. Accept these from your guests with grace by thanking them in person and most importantly by sending them a hand written thank you note as soon as you receive the gift.

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The times when being an expectant bride was considered so very scandalous that there was this need to have it concealed, are now long past gone. Actually, according to statistics, in America, one out of every five brides is expectant on her big day. It is therefore not surprising that a growing number of companies are focusing exclusively on the requirements of expectant brides, by fashioning chic and fetching maternity wedding attire.

Companies are quick to grasp the fact that being pregnant in no way means that there should be drastic changes in the quality or design of your wedding dress. Simply on account of you being pregnant, the wedding does not lose its significance or uniqueness. It still is as special to you as it would be to a non-expectant bride.

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Flowers play a very important part in a wedding, whether the ceremony is big or small, expensive or inexpensive, at home or at a chosen destination; so, it would be wise for a bride to put her time and energy into choosing the perfect flowers for her wedding.  Think about it…have you ever been to a wedding that did not include flowers in some form?  Even in a very simple and intimate ceremony, the bride will carry some sort of flower, even if it is a single stem, or she might wear a flower in her hair.  And, what would a ceremony be without a boutonniere on the groom’s lapel!

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Once upon a time, several decades ago, I spent more for my wedding dress than I’d ever paid for a single article of clothing in my entire life. Including tax, it came to a whopping $200.34! Back then, it seemed extravagant for a dress I knew I would only wear for a few hours. Today, according to the Conde Nast Bridal Group, the average price for a wedding gown is $887.00, with designer wedding dresses reaching into several thousands of dollars.

No wonder the cost of getting married continues to spiral upwards. And no wonder many smart brides are opting to buy a pre-owned wedding dress. If you think about it for a minute, it really makes good sense. Why do women feel the need to own their wedding dress when it’s not only acceptable, but downright expected that men will only rent their wedding day garments?

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It looks like waist-lines are back in this year for wedding dresses. I say about time!
I am glad to see a move away from the wedding dresses that give no real shape.
The trend in 2008 is for dresses with soft, full, graceful lines that flatter waist and bust lines.

Necklines are once again being lowered, to show off more of the neck and shoulder area.
“Bling” seemed to be the in-thing last year in jewellery and clothes.  This bling is starting to appear in the fabrics used in wedding dresses as well.

Metallics, satin and lace all seem to be making an impact. Silver and bright colored fabrics are also becoming popular.

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Finding the right wedding dress can be hard work. In this day and age there are many choices - maybe too many choices. It may be overwhelming trying to decide where to start in your search for that perfect gown.

To try to ease your stress listed below are the eight steps to finding the right wedding dress.

Step 1 - Get Started Right Now

Don’t procrastinate with finding your wedding dress. This is one area of your wedding planning that you can not put off. It may not seem like a big deal at first, but many brides have a lot of difficulty finding the right one.

You also want to make sure you leave enough time to have any alterations completed.

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While a traditional wedding in your hometown is wonderful for a multitude of reasons, many couples would rather opt for something more unique. One option is having a destination wedding. In recent years, these have become increasingly popular with some reports indicating that up to 20% of all weddings are now destination weddings.

A destination wedding is a wedding that takes place in an out-of-town location. Examples include a wedding on the beach in Mexico, a wedding aboard a luxury cruise ship or a wedding at a extravagant Caribbean resort. Virtually any place you can think of can host a wedding. Some couples have even decided to have their wedding underwater!

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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35908120.post-59757164058307363252008-01-07T07:43:00.000-08:002008-01-07T07:45:01.436-08:00Seven Tips for Finding the Right Wedding SuppliersOrganising your wedding is a huge task and it can be daunting at times. Not only do you have to find the perfect venue and a dress that makes you feel beautiful, you also have to find the right photographer, florist, cake designer, music, invitations and more. But, how do you go about finding all these wedding suppliers?

Here are a few tips to help you get started.

(1) Make a To-do list – be organised and get yourself off to a good start by making a to-do list. There are a few things that you will need to organise as soon as possible such as finding a venue, booking caterers and choosing a dress. Other things such as choosing your wedding rings, ordering your cake and selecting stationery can wait until a bit later. Prioritise your list and put a rough date beside each item to help you remember when it needs to be done by.
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The wedding ceremony needs to be planned extensively several months prior to the occasion. Among the very first things that has to be done is to decide on the location for the wedding. While it is true that weddings are usually held within church premises, nowadays there are various other options available.

For example, in recent times, it has become more common for themed weddings to have caught the fancy of couples. They are quite the innovative means for celebrating this memorable day. In most cases, church weddings are preferred by the bride and groom because of spiritual reasons. Also, the kind of sanctity that is provided to the wedding ceremony through the ambience of the church makes a church setting optimal for a religious affair.

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