Wedding Planner Bridal Style
Printer Friendly!The Wedding Gown
- The wedding gown is the one article of clothing all women dreamed about since they were little girls.
- Looking through magazines, attending Bridal Fantasy and other bridal shows and window shopping can help you become familiar with the latest styles and fabrics.
- 90% of the time, your dream dress is the one you'll purchase because when you finally put it on it will make you smile confirming that it truly was the one.
- To protect yourself and your dream it is wise to shop with reputal businesses. We all have heard horror stories of brides that go to pick up their dress days before the wedding only to find it missing or that it has suddenly become a size 4 from a original size 8. Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been filed against the business. Pay with a credit card. Federal law now protects all transactions made with credit cards so you may withhold full payment if the vendor doesn't provide the goods or services promised. (Check with your credit card company, since there are restrictions.)
Jewellery and Accessories
- Jewellery should complement rather than compete with the wedding gown.
- Heirloom pieces are excellent for weddings.
- Keep in mind the general tone and style of the wedding as well as the gown neckline, silhouette and fabric.
- Gloves: choose a style that complements your gown; long gloves are excellent for a gown with little or no sleeves, short gloves go with short sleeves, elbow length gloves look great with a sleeveless gown or one with elbow length sleeves.
- Lingerie: should be comfortable and discreetly hidden, consider the style of your dress and purchase your lingerie respectably, a strapless gown should be fitted with a strapless bra, etc. Many brides also purchase garters, garter belts and stockings to complete the entire ensemble. Brides should also purchase a special nighties or teddies for the wedding night and honeymoon.
- Shoes: Brides beware.. this one item can make or break your wedding day comfort. Besides beauty the demands of a hectic and long wedding day, a night on the dance floor means you must place importance on your footwear.
- Makeup and Hair: Should be done professionally or by a talented friend or family member. A professional makeup application can make a significant difference in the way the bride looks and how the wedding photographs turn out. Both hair and makeup should be rehearsed a couple of weeks before the wedding to avoid disaster
- Headpiece / Veil: Your headpiece and your veil should complement the overall style of your gown. Another consideration to make is your wedding day hair style. Its often a good idea to have your headpiece & veil fitted prior to your wedding with your preferred hair style from your salon. This allows you to make sure you have the look you want.
Ready for Anything Bag
A calm bride is a prepared bride. Avoid last-minute jitters and frantic searches by stocking necessaries in a bag. Make sure it contain the following:
Scotch tape |
Moist towelettes |
Pad & pencil |
Extra pantyhose |
Scissors |
Safety pins |
Hairpins |
Hair spray |
Brush & comb |
Toothpaste & toothbrush |
Mouthwash, breath mints |
Camera with extra batteries |
Comfortable shoe insoles |
Antacid |
Aspirin |
Nail glue |
Earring backs |
Tissues |
Contact lens solution |
Seltzer |
Makeup |
Tampons |
Needle and thread |
The Bridesmaids Style and Attire
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride......many women have a closet full of taffeta Cinderella dresses with pouf sleeves that will never be worn again. However, designers are finally creating gowns that could double as a cocktail or black tie function attire.
A great alternative to bridesmaid dresses are the rentals of women's tuxedos....the evolution of the little black dress. The little black dress is a symbol of timeless style and grace. The woman in the little black dress can be of any age. She's self-assured and a strong individual that doesn't feel the need to be encumbered with lots of lace and frills to feel elegant. Today, that same woman of substance is turning to a tailored garment that needs little or no accessorizing…a tuxedo. There are a variety of ways to complete the look of the flattering two button, shawl collar jacket or the new longer silhouette in Derk's Exclusive New Black or Ivory Vestida Ladies Tux. What your bridesmaids wear it with depends on the mood and formality of the wedding.
Pulling on a pant with a diaphanous tank gives you an independent, "bring on Will Smith, I'm a Woman in Black", "take on the opposite sex" but hey, I still cry at the movies and wish City of Angels had a different ending attitude. It's a whole different game when you're wearing a long skirt with a slit that shows just the right amount of leg. It's a look that cries sophistication and sexiness especially when paired with a rich velvet camisole.
Or when you wanna just have fun and you're feeling young and adventurous put on a short skirt with a little lace bustier and throw caution to the wind.
Tuxedos are for all women and for any occasion. Wear it when you're the mother of the bride or groom or the best woman. Whether rented or purchased, a tuxedo defines the woman, the moment and her attitude.
Checklist for the bride and her attendants
Bride: |
Gown |
Main/Matron of Honor: |
Dress |
Bridesmaid: |
Dress |
Bridesmaid: |
Dress |
Bridesmaid: |
Dress |
Bridesmaid: |
Dress |
Flower Girl: |
Dress |
Mother of Bride: |
Dress |
Mother of Groom: |
Dress |
Veil