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Wedding Dress Styles – Choosing the Right One

wedding — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:49:15 +0000

Choosing a wedding dress is probably one of the most time consuming and difficult things for a bride to do. There are so many styles to choose from that it can be quite overwhelming. When you break it all down, there are basically 5 choices, the A-Line or Princess, Empire, Column, Ball Gown and Mermaid.

A-Line or Princess Style

This is a great dress that is suitable for most body types. The way the dress is made gives the impression of height and is good for the bride who wishes to look taller. The cut also helps to make the bride look slimmer which is a bonus. The style means that there is a full skirt and the whole dress is very versatile. It accentuates the best bits of your body and hides the others!

Empire

This is a very good dress again for most body types but especially good for those women with a smaller bust or those with a larger bust. This is because the dress brings the focus of attention to around the neckline. With some jewellery here, the effect is increased and the neckline becomes the centre of attention.

Column

The column style dress is quite well fitting and is more suitable for the slimmer lady. It is not the most forgiving so if you have body areas that are perhaps a little larger than you are happy with, this dress will not do well to hid it. Due to the hugging nature of the dress, it will make the bride look taller, the downside is that it can be a little harder to move in!

Ball Gown

This style of dress is good for the slimmer bride and also for those who do not wish to show off the leg area too much. The way the dress fans out at the bottom does not show off the legs at all but the centre of focus if at the upper half of the body. This style is also probably not best suited to shorter women as it can look proportionally unequal.

Mermaid

This style of dress is best suited to the slender bride as it does show off the figure and does not look flattering for those who do not enjoy their body curves. There are a range of styles to choose form and you can see if there is one for you.

Just remember that once you have decided upon your dress, you need to invest in the proper dress storage box for it otherwise you risk ruining your investment in many years time through fabric degradation.

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Wedding Dress Styles – Choosing the Right One is a post from: My Wedding Blog

Shape Your Dream Wedding in London Wedding Venues

wedding — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:06:41 +0000

Wedding gets you a better half of your life, so it’s necessary to plan it in the way in which you can relish the memories every time. You can make your dream wedding a reality in London wedding venues. You can choose a wedding venue according to your taste and budget. Your pocket may allow you to spend more, and then you can plan your wedding venue as like sea beaches and vast garden lawns or you also can plan your wedding in local hall or in hotel banquet room.

Searching a wedding venue is the most important thing you have to do after deciding the date because this is the task which cannot be accomplished at the eleventh hour of your wedding. Finding a wedding venue in London depends on your financial status as well as one thing more you need to keep in mind that how many people you are going to invite.

Planning wedding venue on the sea beach and in the vast garden lawn is expensive but it would be romantic and your bride would be delighted. You can enjoy your marriage between blue sky and blue sea. Your guests can walk on the beach barefoot. It makes you feel something different. Vast garden lawns can also make you feel on cloud nine while getting married. Feeling close to nature at wedding acts as an icing on cake.

If your budget is low, it makes no difference; even then you can find a wedding venue in London. You can also plan your wedding and reception at different places. Before deciding a wedding venue you must visit some venues so that you can choose a suitable one out of London wedding venues you have visited. You must also inquire about the renting fee, security charges, facilities they provide, how many people that wedding venue can accommodate, how long you can stay and how the cleaning up is arranged? This way it becomes easy to plan rest of the things like wedding dress, wedding ring and other accessories.

A beautiful wedding venue is necessary because the place where you start another better half of our life, where you vow to be with each other for whole life reminds you the way you started your life and it is well known that well begun is half done. You can also find London wedding venues on the internet that helps you to choose a wedding venue while saving your money and time.

ukvenues.co.uk has the variety of the wedding places such as party venues, licensed ceremony venues, wedding reception London, Civil Wedding Venues and other venues for parties. You can also find London Wedding Venues on the internet to save money and time according your budget.

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Why you need an acid-free, pH neutral storage box for your wedding dress

wedding — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:50:43 +0000

Some people may think that a large plastic bag or any old storage box will do when it comes to properly storing a wedding dress, but the fact is that you need to use an acid free pH neutral storage box for your wedding dress to keep it it in the most optimal condition. Why?

Acids Destroy Fabric The acids in the cardboard box will damage the fabric over time. The point of storing your dress is so you can have it perfect condition in however many years, to pass on to a daughter or a sister, or maybe even wear it again when it is time to renew your vows.

Why pH Neutral? Even if they aren't acidic, the boxes may have a reverse alkalinity which may also work to damage and discolour the fabric. This is why it is very important to make sure that the box you store your dress in is not only acid free but pH neutral. This will keep the box from causing any damage to the dress.

Viewing Window or No Viewing Window No viewing window, because light will cause the fabric to discolour. When you are looking for a wedding dress storage box, make sure that in addition to being acid free and pH neutral, the box has no windows to let light in.

Once you have selected the proper box for your dress, remember not to use tissue paper inside (unless it is pH neutral!) the box to cushion the dress, because with the right box, you should not need the tissue paper. Also remember to clean the dress and allow it to dry completely before storing it to ensure that it will be in the best condition possible later.

Temperature fluctuations could also cause damage to the fabric, so the place where the box is stored should be a fairly consistent temperature year round. Store in a dry, dark place to prevent discolouration. Take time to inspect the dress each year to ensure there are no new stains and admire its beauty. So, the key is a pH neutral wedding dress box.

UK Wedding Store is an online retailer of wedding favours, favour boxes and wedding dress boxes.

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A Wedding Dress Box vs a Plastic Bag For Your Valuable Dress

wedding — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:49:59 +0000

When trying to decide what kind of storage to use for your wedding dress, you may be stuck between a proper wedding dress box, or a plastic bag. Let's take a look at reasons why you should use a proper box instead of a bag.

A Proper Wedding Dress Box

A proper wedding dress box will be acid free (because the acid will break down the fabric and cause discoloration) and will also be pH neutral, because a box that is acid free without being neutral will likely have a reverse alkalinity which will cause the same kind of damage as not having a acid free box. The proper wedding dress box will also be solid with no viewing window, because a viewing window will let light in.

A Plastic Bag

While it may be good to help you get your dress from the store to the seamstress for alterations and to the cleaners after the wedding, using a plastic bag allows light to get to the dress which will break down the fabric and lead to discoloration. In addition to light, the bag will likely be more susceptible to moisture which can cause the dress to mildew and mold. As time goes on, the plastic bag will break down, whereas the proper dress box will stay intact. Chances are the plastic composition of the bag will also contain acids that will break down the fabric.

While it may be more cost effective to store your dress in a bag initially, in the end it will do more harm than good when you go to take out the dress in a few years to give to your daughter, friend, or other loved one to find it ruined with discoloration and weakened fabric.

Save yourself potential heartbreak later and store your dress correctly with an acid free, pH neutral wedding dress box. This way you know your dress will be safe through it all and when it is time to renew those vows, you will be ready to go.

UK Wedding Store is an online retailer of wedding favours, favour boxes and wedding dress boxes.

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Cleaning Your Wedding Dress

wedding — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:03:07 +0000

Most brides spend hundred and even thousands of pounds on their wedding dresses. Dresses are not cheap and are probably the most expensive piece of clothing you will buy during your lifetime. Traditional and with the majority of wedding dresses, they are white or a very light colour like beige. Obviously this means that any marks or dirt will show up more readily.

During the actual wedding, in having a great time and enjoying yourself, your dress will get some dirt on it no matter how careful you are trying to be. Panic not as you can always clean your dress. You can always try and clean the dress yourself but this is not recommended! There are professional dry cleaners who specialise in cleaning wedding dresses.

Wedding dresses are usually substantial garments and therefore cleaning them is a a task in itself. Not only that, the value of wedding dresses means that the dry cleaners do need to cover themselves with insurance in case anything goes wrong. Due to these factors, having your dress dry cleaned is an expensive business. It can cost a couple of hundred pounds and in some cases can cost a percentage of the cost of your dress. I have come across people who were charged 10% of the cost of the dress! A large proportion of this goes towards the insurance.

Once your dress is dry cleaned, then you need a proper dress storage box for it that is the right size and more importantly is pH neutral. This means that there is no acidity or alkalinity within the material of the box. This is important because over time, any acidity or alkalinity can over time degrade the fabric of the dress or discolour it. So, when you have your dress boxed, store it somewhere at room temperature so you avoid wide temperature fluctuations.

The main piece of advice on this site is to invest in getting your dress professionally dry cleaned rather than doing it yourself. Once cleaned, store it properly in a pH neutral dress box.

UK Wedding Store is an online retailer of wedding favours, favour boxes and wedding dress boxes.

Cleaning Your Wedding Dress is a post from: My Wedding Blog

Wedding Dress

wedding — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:42:09 +0000

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I am getting married in June and can,t find the wedding dress I want. I am a older bride so don't want to look like mutton dressed as lamb. I live in west yorkshire and would like to know if anyone could point me in the right direction, shops etc of where I could look.

My sister is getting married in August and believe it or not found her dress in our local Oxfam shop! they sell End of Stock and used dresses that are in perfect condition! Give it a try you could be suprised!

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Plus Size Wedding Dresses

Where and how does one shop for plus size wedding dresses? Every bride wants to wear a beautiful wedding dress and full figured women are no exception. Just because one is not slim doesn't mean one shouldn't have the whole fairytale.

So what choices do you have?

The Bridal Boutique

If you are intending to visit your local bridal boutique, we would advise you to call ahead to find out if they do, indeed, sell plus size wedding dresses. In many cases, they stop at size 14 or 16 and don't carry larger. If they have a selection of wedding dresses in your size, go ahead and make an appointment. If they don't, move on to another venue.

The Plus Size Clothing Store

Many shops specialising in plus size merchandise do sell wedding dresses. Since they also sell clothes for business and every day, the selection of wedding dresses might not be too impressive. Still it's worth a look as there may be a selection of wedding dresses that flatters your body type.

The Internet

Believe it or not, the Internet is an excellent source of plus size wedding dresses and wedding accessories. A quick Google search will yield hundreds of websites for shops and designers specialising in wedding dresses for the full figured woman. If you don't find your dream wedding dress at one of the other venues, you'll definitely find one online.

There's just one problem.

When you purchase wedding dresses over the Internet, in most cases you can't try it on. Wedding dress sizes are funny, plus size wedding dresses are no exception. So when ordering wedding dresses from the Internet, it is important that you measure yourself carefully and order the right size dress. Even if you are on a diet, we suggest that you order your wedding dress at the size you are now, rather than ordering a smaller size wedding dress in the hope that it will fit, come the big day.

Be thorough and check your measurements with those on the Size Chart at the website. If you're unsure, add a half inch to an inch. You can always take the dress in but it is a lot more difficult to let the dress out.

Every bride should look her very best on her wedding day. The full figured woman is no exception. Don't settle for any dress just because it comes in your size. Take your time. Look for wedding dresses online and in the real world. When you find the right wedding dress, you'll look stunning!

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Bridal Wedding Dress

wedding — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:45:15 +0000

Bridal Wedding Dress

Shop Online For Indian Bridal Wedding Dress

A wedding is a big Mayfair in a person’s life. It’s a communion between two individuals for a lifetime. Hence, everyone tries to make it special and memorable. Once the date of the marriage is fixed, preparations start brewing up in the entire household and everyone becomes busier than before. Everyone is associated with some responsibility or the other but the one given the responsibility to choose the bride’s wedding dress has more questions to answer than anyone. Nowadays, it is the bride herself who selects her entire wedding trousseau but at times when even she is confused she might seek some help from her mother, aunt or elder sister. In this age of theme weddings, even they might have problem in choosing the perfect Indian bridal wedding dress for their precious bride. Therefore, the best thing to do before taking the plunge is to go through the various online sites that specialize in bridal wedding dress.

Every bride is different from the other. While some would like a traditional wedding with great pomp and show, others may prefer it to be a simple family affair. The same applies to the wedding attire too. A wedding dress needs to be perfect in every sense. The color combination, the fit, the embroidery work all has to be in perfect synchronization. There are many who prefer to buy a readymade bridal wedding dress while some go for a tailor-made one. But in such cases, fitting or getting the choicest color combination can be an issue. If compromise is not what you prefer, then the best way is to shop online for your Indian Bridal wedding dress.

The numerous sites help you in narrowing down your search. Offering services like searching for a dress according to the color, fabric, budget, work and style makes it a less complicated matter. Advantages for this are many as well. Firstly, the choices are numerous. You can choose just by the look and decide to settle for a particular one or not. Since shopping for wedding is a time consuming affair, trying out dozens of dresses is not what everyone can afford. Moreover, you can combine the styles and design a dress especially for yourself. You can go through the combination of fabrics used like crushed material with zari or zardosi work with the lehnga made out of silk and combination color of maroon and green with heavy golden embroidery work. Or you can also choose a shimmering golden ghagra choli with beads and silver embroidery on the dupatta. Since such online sites specialize in wedding apparels and accessories, you also have the option to choose the matching wedding accessories like jewelry, footwear and handbags from such sites. To round it up, the discounts offered on such online sites are lucrative and since the goods are home delivered, you can avoid an added tension.

Indian weddings have always been a grand affair and have been a topic of discussion across all cultures. There are many Indians living abroad like in UK or USA who still prefer a majestic wedding for their children along with the proper customs and rituals. Many foreign couples also prefer an Indian wedding. So it does not come as a surprise if your foreign origin daughter-in-law decides to go for a typical Indian bridal wedding dress for herself. But where does she go who knows nothing of it? She can easily shop online for her Indian bridal wear.

With time, shopping for traditional and gaudy Indian bridal wedding dress has made a place in UK shopping life. After all a colorful, designer Indian bridal wedding dress in the bride’s closet makes for a timeless buy.

So, whether you are in India or UK, you can always refer to the online sites to shop for Indian bridal wedding dresses. Apart from this, those who search for jewelry, footwear or handbags from India in UK, these sites are the most authentic places to look in. They have a lot on offer and you can always chance upon a fair deal.

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Wedding Dress Crinoline

wedding — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:34:28 +0000

Wedding Dress Crinoline

wedding dress crinoline, help!!?

My wedding dress is a size 10 and is a line will a size 12 crinoline fit it?

you're going to have to try them together
every dress is cut differently - no way to be sure without seeing them together

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Top Wedding Trends for 2009

Wedding trends for 2009 are shaping up to be private, cozy affairs rather than the large weddings seen in years past. When it comes to planning a wedding, brides are choosing vibrant colors and time-tested ideas to celebrate and are envisioning ways for their guests to enjoy the festivities even more. Wedding trends of 2009 are based on many factors, influenced by the economy, the fashion world, and a penchant for personalization.

Flirty, Fun, and Seasonal Colors

No longer too exotic for a May wedding, vivid oranges, deep reds, sunny yellows, dramatic greens, and especially lush purples are taking center stage at this year's weddings. Brides are incorporating intense colors into their whole scheme when planning a wedding - from dresses and bouquets to decorations and food, color boundaries are meant to be broken. Metallics have also been spotted at some gatherings, but just practice caution how and where you add the glitz.

Patterns like brocade, gingham, checks, polka dots, and toile are popping up at weddings across the country. Coordinated with your colors effectively, you can use these patterns to drape over your reception tables or as chair covers. When planning your wedding, don't go overboard - a dash here and a dash there is enough to keep you up-to-date with this year's hottest wedding trends.

An Eco-Friendly, Do-It-Yourself Event

The push for eco-friendly initiatives is everywhere, and this earth-loving mentality has spread to 2009's wedding trends! Many brides are choosing to go eco-friendly while planning their wedding events. Purchasing a secondhand wedding gown, growing (and making) your own flower centerpieces, using recycled paper products for your invitations, and serving organic food at your reception are all ways to promote your environmentally savvy ingenuity.

Some brides also decide to make wedding decorations themselves to save money - sew your own tablecloths from 'green' fabric or serve cocktails and drinks in recycled glassware. You could even have a donation bucket for an environmental cause of your choice, asking guests to chip in as part of your wedding gift.

Glamorous, Yet Traditional Silhouettes

You'll be glad to know that the traditional dress with yards of silky fabric is back in. Wedding trends for dresses are now emphasizing a vintage style with glamorous lines. Crinoline and tulle, a mainstay in the '40s and '50s, are returning to modern-day weddings to give brides that extra bit of bounce (and color) beneath their gowns. To find the right dress, search online or even in your grandmother's closet. If you'd rather have something new, find a dressmaker and discuss your intentions with him or her.

Another of the more popular wedding trends is the mini dress - a short, above the knee design that lets you show off your legs (ideal, of course, for a spring or summertime event). With a nod to the colorful wedding trends of 2009, many brides are planning a wedding and reception that reflects a preference for modern elegance and choosing dresses fashioned from brocade or charmeuse that are adorned with beads, flowers, big bows, and embroidery.

Honeymoon at Home

Getting away from it all is the best respite after months spent planning a wedding! Travelling outside the country for your honeymoon is a thing of the past (at least as far as brides of 2009 are concerned). Many couples have felt the pinch from the recession when planning a wedding and are deciding to stay closer to home not only to save money but to experience their own home turf. Honeymooning in the U.S. is no humdrum idea; there are a number of hot spots that offer excellent deals (depending on the time of year).

Some of the top picks include the wine country in California's Napa Valley, the rustically charming Poconos in Pennsylvania, the old French Quarter of New Orleans, and, of course, the highlight on nearly everyone's list - the Hawaiian Islands. Of course, it all depends on what you prefer, how much you want to pay, and the sights you want to see. One thing's for sure, though - honeymooning at home is the affordable way to see the country and still snuggle up with your sweetie.

Mingle and Greet Eating Tasty Treats

Many couples are electing to do away with the typical sit down dinner where guests are required to eat with people they don't know or people they talk to all the time. How boring! Brides have realized through the course of planning a wedding that getting guests up and moving (and more importantly mingling) with each other is the key to a successful reception. The food stations idea in particular is taking off - guests can choose which foods they want and get to know their fellow wedding guests (and eliminate waste if you're into the eco-friendly wedding trends).

While two-tier, elaborately decorated cakes still remain popular, more and more brides are opting for cupcakes, which can still make the desired statement. You have the option of decorating the cupcakes differently or adding varied toppers - and best of all, they are the perfect portion size and create less mess (especially for your pint-sized guests). Keeping with the vibrant jewel tones wedding trends, brides are choosing to serve dishes and sweet treats that are not only flavorful but colorful as well.

Whichever Wedding Trends You Choose, Make It Your Own

Planning a wedding doesn't always come easy - you'll have a lot of choices to make. Your wedding is a reflection of you and your loved one, so whether or not you decide to follow one of this year's wedding trends, remember to make it your own!

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In 2006, Cherie Johnson decided to blend her love of weddings with a business model by starting Creative Bride Wedding Favors, a one-stop shop for baby and bridal shower, graduation, quinceañera, anniversary, and wedding favors. Cherie's helpful tips have been published on many websites including The Wedding Source, Little Wedding Guide, and The American Chronicle. Over the past few years, Cherie has helped countless couples and families make their big events a success. Prior to starting the company, she worked as a professional wedding photographer. Browse Creative Bride's colorful selection of favors by visiting CreativeWeddingFavors.com.

Wedding Dress Crinoline

Wedding Dress Crinoline is a post from: My Wedding Blog

Wedding Dress Petticoat

wedding — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:49:28 +0000

Wedding Dress Petticoat
Vintage fashion shows are a perfect fit
About 35 years ago, Patricia Peer's mother-in-law gave her two authentic Victorian outfits. Today, she wears them to work. Mrs.