Matching the Bridesmaid Dresses to the Bridal Bouquet

November 17th, 2009 admin Posted in Bridesmaid Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses Ideas, Wedding Theme, Wedding Trends, Wedding dresses, wedding ideas No Comments »

The bride needs to be the center of attention on her wedding day. The bridesmaid’s dresses need to be chosen with enough frills to keep the maids happy, while supporting the fact that the bride is the one who is in control on her big day. Thinking about the bridesmaid dress in a unique light, there is nothing wrong with choosing a bridesmaid dress that compliments the bride and the wedding colors.

The bridal bouquet will be chosen with great care. The colors used in the bridal bouquet will compliment those in the wedding theme. This wedding theme can consist of two, three or more colors. Most couples choose a simpler theme with three colors max, but that does not mean some subtle hints of complimentary colors cannot take the wedding theme from bland to beautiful.

Here is the idea. Let’s say the wedding colors are black, white and purple. Black and white are pretty definitive colors, but purple offers many hues and variations. In the bridal bouquet, add a complimentary shade of purple via small buds or flowers to the bouquet. Then, match the bridesmaid’s dresses to these subtle colors. The maids will not over power the bride because they will each be wearing a different shade of purple, but when the photos are taken, the colors will match between the bridal bouquet and the bridesmaid’s dresses, pulling together the look.

Other ideas for picking a bridesmaid dress that compliments a wedding is to match one bridesmaid to one groomsman. If each groomsman has a different tie color, the bridesmaid can match that color instead of wearing the same color each of the other maids is wearing.

A final idea for splitting up the redundancy is to change up the lengths of the bridesmaid’s dresses and the cuts of the dress tops. Some maids can wear a strapless while other a tank. For an evening wedding, the maids can also choose to wear pant suits instead of dresses.

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Elegant Choices in Winter Bridesmaid Dresses

October 29th, 2009 admin Posted in Bridesmaid Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses Ideas, Wedding Trends, wedding ideas, wedding tips No Comments »

When it comes to saving money, the bridesmaids want to be a part of the plan. The bridesmaid’s dresses are to be paid for by the maids and thus the cost needs to be kept to a minimum in order to better keep the maid’s wallets intact. Choosing a winter bridesmaids dress within a small budget is even more important with holiday shopping already draining the pocket. Here are some inexpensive solutions for choosing a winter bridesmaid dress.

Shorter Dresses – Bigger Discounts
While the weather outside may be frightful, the indoors will be heated and warm. Choosing a short or knee length winter bridesmaid dress can mean HUGE discounts on the cost. If the temperature is an issue, try choosing an espresso, sparkling lap blanket to give to each bridesmaid for their comfort before the ceremony and during the reception.

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Thicker Fabrics – Warmer Dresses
The thicker the fabrics the warmer the dress will be. Bridesmaids dresses are often created from satin, but that does not mean an accentuating shawl or jacket cannot be added in a thick material. Again, the dress does not have to be the center of attention, but rather an accessory for the bridesmaid.

Go Handmade – Save Money
Not every rack dress will be the less expensive choice. There are plenty of dress shops and online markets that will sell handmade dresses to order at an affordable price. These dresses are created to the measurements of the bridesmaid so they are sure to fit exactly as planned.

A winter wedding is a beautiful choice for both wedding design and wedding dress selection. The budget, however, is a bit tighter during the holiday season. So, why not give your bridesmaids the chance to save a little money and follow these money saving tips for an affordable winter wedding.

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5 Tips For Choosing the Bridesmaids Dresses

October 23rd, 2009 admin Posted in Bridesmaid Dresses Ideas, Wedding Planning, Wedding Trends, wedding ideas, wedding tips No Comments »

The bridesmaids dresses are a crucial part of the wedding ceremony. Not only do the bridesmaid adorn the bride, but they are standing at the front during the ceremony for every guest to see. Here are the BEST 5 tips for ensuring your bridesmaids look dazzling.

#1 Never wait! Bridesmaids need to know your vision early so they can get fitted early. Alterations during peak wedding seasons can take up to six weeks or longer which means ordering the dresses at least two months in advance.

#2 Shop before buying. It is NOT a great idea to step foot into the first bridal shop you find and choose the first dresses you see. Shopping around in both physical stores and online can give you an idea of the styles available for your bridesmaid dresses. Taking pictures of physical dresses and ordering these custom made to the measurements of your maids is the optimal choice.

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#3 Be professional. Before ordering the bridesmaids dresses, all attendants should be professionally measured. This will ensure the measurements are correct and the dresses fit the first time around.

#4 Shop together. Not every body shape is the same, so shopping together is a GREAT idea. The maids can try on different styles of dress before the final selection is made. Again, just because a bridal store offers a style does not mean you have to pay their high prices. Custom dresses can be ordered at a fraction of the retail price.

#5 One order – one shipment. All bridesmaids dresses should be ordered at the same time. If the dresses are ordered separately, the fabric dye lots could be slightly different colors. They may look the same from afar, but when the maids are standing next to each other the color difference will be noticeable.

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Holiday Weddings

October 21st, 2009 admin Posted in Wedding Trends, wedding ideas, wedding tips No Comments »

As the holidays approach, it is a great time to take advantage of the possible discounts you could receive having your wedding during this time of year! Not to mention—the wintertime can be more magical, especially at night, than any other time of year. But you’ll probably want to stay away from plastic snowmen and Christmas trees. So how do you plan a holiday wedding that’s both graceful and memorable? Here are some ideas

1. Thanksgiving What a wonderful day to have a small gathering of family and friends (who were probably going to spend the day together anyway!). Have a candlelit ceremony the evening before Thanksgiving in a beautiful chapel, and the reception the following afternoon. Look at wineries, wine cellars, restaurants, and other warm, cozy places. Keep the affair simple and rustic, perhaps with wooden tables and benches and a baby’s breath bouquet. Or, if you are able, think about hosting the event at home and having it catered.

2. Christmas Opt for an elegant all-white Christmas Eve affair (although it’s probably best to keep such an event small, with close family and friends who won’t mind giving up their holiday). One out-of-the-box idea would be to hoist a (heated) tent in the middle of a Christmas tree farm. String lights all around, and dance the night away!

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3. New Years Eve this is the perfect night for that big bash you’ve always wanted! What better excuse to party than a wedding Be careful to avoid glitz that might come across as tacky, so it may be best to stay away from silver or gold. Pink and black would be a wonderful color scheme—think pink roses, pink champagne, flowing evening gowns, a black dance floor… Or perhaps a white and black masquerade ball?

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Winter Wedding Invitations

October 16th, 2009 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Planning, Wedding Trends, wedding ideas, wedding tips No Comments »

A winter wedding color scheme tends to fall into one of two categories. The couple will either follow the clean, serene colors of winter with silvers and blues or warm up the winter wedding invitations with reds and browns. Each color scheme offers a unique set of winter wedding invitation options for design and presentation. The key to choosing the best color scheme is first choosing the colors for the wedding.

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Wedding planning begins first in the mind before any real plans are made. The couple will discuss the potential colors to use in their wedding and while they may not yet be thinking about the wedding invitations, they will be taking the season into consideration in regards to the colors. A winter wedding often includes themes of snowflakes, crystals and crisp colors. The winter wedding invitations can be selected based upon these color and design choices. The most common winter wedding invitations with a cool feel with be either white or blue and incorporate an image related to the winter season.

For the couple who wants to choose a warmer color set for their winter wedding, red is a popular invitation color. The wedding invitation may still be white, but the design or wording may appear in a warm red. A winter wedding red is far more deep than a traditional red. The warmer the color, the better the invitation will look. Browns are also a popular choice for winter wedding invitations. Brown can be paired with red and white with ease and when these colors are used in the wedding theme, the look will be complete.

A professional wedding invitation is far more beautiful than one created at home. The colors are deep and all invitations will match perfectly. Raised lettering and matching response cards and envelopes complete the package for your winter wedding invitations.

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Autumn Wedding Invitations

September 28th, 2009 admin Posted in Wedding Invitations Explained, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Style, Wedding Planning, Wedding Trends, wedding ideas, wedding tips No Comments »

Autumn is the new summer, in terms of wedding planning, with couples choosing the autumn months as the perfect time to tie the knot. One of the best things about an autumn wedding is the chance to use rich, deep colors in both the wedding theme and the wedding invitations. Wedding invitations for an autumn wedding can include leaves, autumn flowers and pine cones, but the color choices are really where the invitations take life. In terms of wedding invitations, autumn is the warmest time of year.

While summer weddings are often limited to bright, vibrant colors – the autumn wedding opens the door to those comfort colors that make a bold statement. Deep browns, reds and oranges can be combined with creams and deep greens. Complimenting these dark colors is simple with the use of gold and silver touches on the autumn wedding invitations. Another fantastic color combination for autumn wedding invitations is the dark invitation with cream lettering. The contrast is brilliant enough to catch the reader’s eye and beautiful enough to stop them in their tracks.

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The autumn wedding invitations can be paired with response cards and matching envelopes. Save the Date cards can also be created to match the autumn themed chosen for the wedding invitations. When ordering the autumn wedding invitation sets, it is important to go with a professional printer. The quality of the invitations will truly be superior to any home printed invitation and if additional invitations are needed, they will match the originals in both quality and style.

The autumn wedding feels richer, bolder and more exotic than any other wedding theme. The colors, designs and patterns used to create autumn wedding invitations feel warmer which is the perfect feeling when it comes to expressing the love a couple has on their wedding day.

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Latest Trends In Wedding Dresses

September 11th, 2009 admin Posted in Wedding Trends, Wedding dresses, wedding ideas 4 Comments »

The external appearance is very important for any individual. Everybody likes to dress up neatly to make their presence in the crowd. Wedding occasions are extremely special and the bride will take up every opportunity to show the unique sense of dressing style. A fashionable way of dressing up will surely rise up the eye brows. Every body dares to be different and the latest trend is to offer wedding dresses which can be used again. This seems to be a perfect idea for those who plan a budget marriage and also presents the simplicity of the couples.

Winter Wedding
A recent statistics reveal that there is a growing demand for the dresses in the winter season as people prefer to plan their wedding during this season of the year. Most of them do not prefer white dresses but it still remains a favorite choice for the second time brides. The usual trend hovers around the red colored dresses or black in color. Mostly they also have a fur collar and long fake fur coat. Some of these dresses are expensive and people those who wish to have luxurious suiting might prefer this.

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Summer Wedding
Everybody loves to have their wedding planned on a sunny, crispy day for the life to be bright. Gone were the days of wearing the traditional white color and people love to add a substantial amount of favorite colors to their dress. Generally a particular theme is selected for the occasions and the wedding dresses must match up to the theme. Some of the popular colors include lilac, pink, blue and yellow and the usual trend for the brides is to choose a half-color theme. This will ensure that the bodice or the skirt is colored while the other half is made plain.

Unique way of dressing:
People would want to be looked upon differently and give preference to the choice of colors. The wedding dresses come up elegant designs with varied amount of handworks made on it. Especially brides take extreme care to stand out from the crowd. The choice of dresses is changing but the ultimate goal of wearing a classical dress has not changed. The additional functionalities added to such traditional dress is revolutionalizing the way of dressing.

These dresses blow up the personality and it is not preferred to hold back. Let the imagination create a wonderful presence for the brides.

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