November 10, 2008
Would YOU Wear A Black Wedding Dress?
We often times associate the color white with a traditional wedding dress. The odd thing about that is that white wedding dresses didn't really trickle into our society until the last couple of centuries. Before then, dresses were actually typically of color. Being able to afford luxurious textiles of all sorts of colors used to be symbolic of wealth and weddings were the number one places where people wanted to display their wealth.
Between white wedding gowns and colored ones, there's still one type of wedding gown that often seems taboo: the black wedding dress.
Black wedding dresses may seem a bit off the wall to the average female, but they're growing in popularity. I can't lie...I think they're incredibly sleek and sexy gowns.
If you're looking for a way to stand out on your wedding day from the crowd, a black wedding dress may be something that you want to consider. Lets face it: some girls just look better in black than they do in white.
Posted by elizabeth at 04:51 PM
November 07, 2008
Picking A Dress Style
My guess is that you already know that wedding dress styles can display your personality quite vividly. The guests at your wedding most likely already know you and have embraced your personality, but being able to express yourself through your wedding dress is always a goal, if you ask me.
There are lots of different wedding styles, but primarily, there are five main styles. The 5 basic traditional styles are:
Ball Gown
Colum
Mermaid
Princess
Empire
Even though we may like to pretend that they don't correlate to personality at all, these dresses do leave a certain impression on those who see you in them. For instance, I feel like the empire dress gives off a carefree hippie look. Mermaid dresses, on the other hand, frame the female body perfectly and have an incredibly sensual shape to them. The Ball Gown is extravagant and really gives off that fairy tale look that a lot of girls dream about. Meanwhile, the column is simplistically gorgeous and the princess is more standardly classic. Which one best suits you?
The key is to really think about your personality. If I were picking a dress for myself, it would surely be the mermaid or empire because those two styles match my personality the best.
Picking a style that doesn't match your personality will lead to all sorts of fashion clashes at the wedding. Go with your gut and pick something that naturally calls to you.
Posted by elizabeth at 03:05 PM
November 06, 2008
Color Coordination At A Wedding
If you're a fan of colors, like I am, you might be sort of lost in a rainbow world when it comes down to trying to pick colors for your wedding dress. It's important not to overdo it when it comes to colors of dresses and other fashion items at a wedding. But how do you know which direction to walk in with your coloring when you're in love with colors-in general?
It can be tough, but the important thing is to pick a theme and stay focused.
Confused about where to start with color themes?
Here are some items you should consider color coordinating together:
The Clothing: Everything from the men's vests to the flower girl's ribbons in her hair can be color coordinated. Make sure you think about the small details! They make all of the difference.
Flowers & Other Decorations: Luckily for all of us, flowers come in just about every shade. Explore different types of native and exotic flowers to find the ones that matches your color theme the best and do the same with all of your other decorations, too.
Wedding Cake: Your cake can most certainly be iced in a way that will help it fit the mold of your color theme. Regardless of the cake's color, you can make it whatever flavor you want, so don't let a flavor preference stop you from doing this!
(photo from: Getty Images)
Posted by elizabeth at 08:22 PM
The prettiest veil?
In my opinion, the best part about the bride's entire outfit on the big day is the veil. To me, it's something about the princess look it gives the bride that really does it for me. The right veil needs to be a nice one though. It needs to be something that glistens and makes a bride look as elegant as she truly is on that special day. I'm not really a fan of flimsy and cheap veils. Don't get me wrong, they can look convincing. The veil really, however, should be the nicest touch to the gown.
Bel Aire Wedding sells veil and tiara combos that I really love. The one featured in the picture above, for instance, is my favorite one they've got . It's pricey, at around $200, but I maintain that a good veil is worth the money.
Photo from: bestbridalprices.com
Posted by elizabeth at 07:54 PM
Ballet Flats: Why Doesn't Everyone Wear Them?
When the ballet flat first came in style here in New York a few years ago, I was sold on the shoe immediately. Being a girl who sort of hates heels, flats have always spoken to me on a fashion level.
From celebrities to high schoolers in the midwest, ballet flats are still a hit amongst many. They're a comfortable way to dress up the outfit and a reasonable way to look great without having to deal with the pain of high heels.
The thing I like the most about ballet flats, if I had to decide, is the fact that they are just as easily dressed up or down. Ballet flats with a pair of jeans is just as fashionable and appealing as flats with a nice dress.
Why doesn't everyone just get on the bandwagon and wear these things? Check out this page in January to see Dessy Group's new flats.
Posted by elizabeth at 07:19 PM
October 28, 2008
The Bridesmaids Gift Tote
I ended up getting one of the Bridesmaids Gift Totes from Dessy.com. I have to admit to you...I wasn't getting it for a wedding. I got the bag because I liked it for day to day use and I have bee using it for months now. Not only has it totally stayed sturdy, but its colors have stayed brilliant. But I no longer have the bag. My sister came to visit me a few weeks ago and she fell in love with my hot pink gift tote. Turns out she wants to use the bag for day to day use, too. Being the awesome big sister that I am...I let her have it. The moral of this story? These bags are remarkably practical and fashionable, regardless of whether you're using them for a wedding or not. The plus? You can easily use them for a wedding and continue to use them long after. Seriously. I miss mine already!
Posted by elizabeth at 10:41 PM
October 07, 2008
Pets At Weddings
If you have a pet, you probably adore your pet. The same thing probably applies to your partner. Dealing with where to put your pet(s) on the big day can certainly be a point of stress. On one hand, it might seem as though bringing your pet to the wedding is absolutely taboo and not acceptable because of the possible damage a pet could cause to a venue, clothing, guests, etc.
But, and this may come to your surprise, pets are being incorporated into weddings more and more these days.
It makes sense though, right? If your dog is part of your life (and family), it makes sense that you would want the dog to be present during the wedding. The common trend lately is to let the ring bearer take care of the dog. The dog usually is dressed up with the pillow tied around his neck and the ring secured into the pillow. Most dogs are totally able to do this-even under pressure!
Some churches and other venues are not going to be okay with this. Make sure that you check beforehand and if you need to have to include your pet, have an outdoor wedding!
Posted by elizabeth at 02:51 PM
October 06, 2008
Tips for the Wedding Rehearsal
The key to any great wedding often seems to be a well executed wedding rehearsal. If you're considering skipping your wedding rehearsal, I would certainly advise against this. Rehearsals help to put everything in tact for the ceremony and loosen a lot of nerves that the participants of the wedding may be having.
If you're planning your wedding rehearsal, you probably have a few questions. Here are some tips:
1. Only invite your immediate family and the participants to the wedding. The wedding ceremony should be kept sacred for everyone else who will be attending.
2. Don't freak out. If something doesn't go the way you want it to during the rehearsal, don't assume that it is going to be just as messy during the actual ceremony.
3. Keep your focus. The whole point of the wedding is to celebrate your love for your partner. Don't let the details distract you that much.
4. Socialize. Your wedding rehearsal is a great way for you to socialize with your closest family members. You may not have a chance to talk to them all as in depth during the actual ceremony.
5. Don't act too crazy! Don't jeopardize the things you have worked hard on, your appearance, your car, etc. for the sake of having a crazy wedding rehearsal. Keep it calm and collected and go all out after the actual wedding.
Posted by elizabeth at 07:19 PM
