You may feel puzzled when looking for a prom dress that suits your personality and fits other requirements. You can get prom dresses in a wide range of designs, lengths, necklines and sleeves. You are quite likely to get overwhelmed while trying to convey your ideas to the salesperson at the store, or even when searching online for a dress matching your style. Here is a brief description of terminology used for describing the various kind of style and designs that you'll find helpful in deciding the prom dress you may have in mind:
A-Line prom dress and ballroom gowns
An A line prom dress, also known as a princess dress, flares up to the hemline, narrowing down close to the waist, forming an A shape and fits the entire body. A ballroom gown is designed to have a large skirt, billowing from your waist and extending till the ankles or the mid calf. You could include a fitted waist with a top, or the top may be in the corset type.
High-low prom dresses made from chiffon and lace-covered dress
High-low dresses meander down to the hemline, meaning they're long at certain points and short at others. When you want to wear a dress that perfectly reveals your figure, you may consider wearing a sheath prom outfit that clings to your body. A lace covered dress usually has satin or a similar material underside the lace, forming the upper layer. Chiffon dresses have the appearance of the graceful night gowns sported by the Roman or Greek women. This long dress flows down the hips to the ankles and looks excellent on nearly any figure.
One-Shoulder, Baby Doll and Sleeveless Gowns
As the name indicates, one shoulder dress comes with just one strap and the other one remains without sleeve. Generally, these are long and graceful gowns. You can also get totally strapless prom dresses or gowns for formal occasions. You may or may not wear a wrap or jacket with it. Usually, a baby doll dress is exceptionally short and looks cute. It has a high waistline in the middle, fitting in the top and flowing at its base. The baby doll dress typically comes with a belt or a ribbon tied in the region of the stomach to give it the desired look.
Halter, Golden Glamour, and Modest Prom Dresses
The looks of a halter prom dress are akin to a halter top around its sleeves and the rest running toward your knees. Usually, its length is just short of your knees, giving it the looks of a high-low dress around the hemline. The golden glamour outfit is typically gleaming gold that looks like attire in the "Hollywood" design. A modest prom dress looks beautiful and modest in its simple design, which covers all, yet adds a touch of sophistication and classiness to the wearer.
Styles of Sleeves
Cup sleeves are small enough to cover just the shoulder and the upper arm. The design of Juliet sleeves makes them puffy on the shoulder and taper down to the wrist. Many may start beneath the shoulders to give the looks of 'hang off' shoulders. Thin straps without sleeves are called spaghetti straps.
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Putting together your look for a prom party is an adventure in itself. It is a special moment in every girl's life and she strives to look her best. Most girls concentrate on choosing the right dress, but your prom look has more to it than simply the dress. It also includes choosing the right hairstyle and accessories. If your prom night is around the corner, here's what your checklist should include.
The Dress
Prom nights bring to mind floor length, voluminous dresses like those found in fairytales. However, you can always look beyond it; after all, it is no hard and fast rule that you must show up in a billowing gown. Cocktail prom dresses are in vogue. They hit at the knee or just above it. They are made in the same fluffy and flowing fabrics to create a soft and feminine look.
The choice of color will also determine your ability to perfect your prom look. The color you pick should complement your skin tone. Girls with a fair skin tone should stick with bright and pastel shades. This includes a bold red, a navy blue, dark green, pink, lavender or turquoise. Stay away from very light colors as it makes fair skin look pale and washed out. Dresses in bright shades such as olive green, orange and dark purple look stunning on girls with a medium skin tone. Dark skinned girls are lucky when it comes to colors because almost every color brings out the richness of their skin. There are exceptions though; it includes black and brown.
The last and final factor when selecting a prom dress is your body shape. Your body shape influences the style and cut of dress that is most flattering for your figure. It also influences your choice of fabrics. An empire waist dress flatters a tall and skinny frame as much as it does a full figure with a heavy bottom and a bulging tummy. The high waist highlights your thin waist and skims over your stomach. Thus, it conceals the bulge from unsightly glares. It balances your body proportions perfectly. For girls who are curvy but not full figured, a figure-hugging dress should look good. However, it should not be too tight. If you have a petite frame, your aim in dressing should be to lengthen your appearance. Do not opt for very long dresses that swallow you up. A mermaid dress is a fine choice. Short prom dresses are the best for your body as they show more leg and create an illusion of a longer body.
For all skin tones, avoid a white, lace dress. It looks elegant and gorgeous, but this is your prom night and not your wedding day.
Hairstyles
The right prom dress teamed with the right hairstyle will make you stand out in the crowd. You can choose to create a classic preppy look, a vintage-boho look or show off your edgy-cool side by styling your hair creatively. Messy buns and braids look elegant yet not too strict for a teenage girl. If you want to keep it simple, you can let your hair loose with messy waves or curls at the bottom. The classic half-up half-down hairstyle is a favorite hairstyling option with teenagers.
Accessories
A common mistake most teenagers make is they overdo the bling. Teenagers need not wear too much of jewelry. If you will be wearing dangling earrings, there is no need for a neckpiece. Also, if you want to wear a chunky neckpiece, you can forgo the earrings. You can wear a crystal bracelet for your hand. Carry a matching clutch to complete the look.
It's getting to be that time of year... filled with proms, graduation parties, and wedding bells. But, for some young people, there's a big emptiness because "that very important someone" won't be there for them due to deployment, illness or death.
So, what can we do as a "stand-in" to help make the big day special?
Encourage with an inspirational gift. Instead of the common gift card, think about giving a unique piece of jewelry, a special photo, a "blank journal," a keepsake box, a meaningful book, or a watch with an engraved message.
Assist a loved one who is sick or deployed to find the perfect gift. Ask if you can help by shopping online with them for a gift or by picking something up. Offer to get a card or help wrap up the gift.
Give a gift of remembrance. If you happen to have some of the person's belongings, consider making something meaningful out of them like a quilt from old t-shirts, a shadow box of memorabilia, or an album of treasured pictures. Be sure to choose a private moment to give this gift in case it would bring tears. Gifts such as these really touch the heart and mean a great deal.
Offer to make that signature dish that the loved one was known for. Whether it is deviled eggs, a pie, or entrée, as you bring the dish say something like, "I know I can never make this like your (mom, dad, grandmother... ) did, but I am making this in her/his honor. S/he would be so proud of you today."
Send a congratulatory card or email. Perhaps you can mention how their loved one would be so proud of them, especially at this time.
Offer to go along to help try on dresses or tuxedos. While this may be lined up already, just the offer could be special. You are at least acknowledging the importance of this event.
Offer to hold or help with a party or shower. Significant life events need to be celebrated. If the family is unable to put together a party or could use some help, offer to jump in and do whatever is needed.
Big life events go on even if a loved one is not there. We all have a chance to add to the celebration, stand in for a friend or family, and make it joyful and memorable.
If you are going to a party, you had better choose a suitable and beautiful evening dress for yourself. Though there are too many dresses available on the market, finding a suitable one can be very easy if you know some useful tips. However, if you do not have much money, you can choose cheap dresses. In the article below I will give you some tips on picking the cheap evening dresses.
First, you can search for shops offering clearance sales.
It is wise for you to buy the dresses several months in advance because you can have a lot of time to search for cheap dresses. If you are lucky enough, you can find some shops offering clearance sales. These shops sell discounted evening dresses and most of the dresses are new and of high quality. But this kind of thing does not happen often, so you need to spend a lot of time in searching.
Second, second-hand evening dresses are worthy to be chosen.
The common belief is that second-hand dresses are out of date and of low quality. However, most second-hand dresses are in good condition and much cheaper than new dresses. Therefore, choosing a second-hand dress is suitable for you if you are living on a tight budget. When choosing a second-hand dress shop, you had better find a popular one.
Third, you can also bargain over the price to get a cheap evening dress.
If you choose a suitable and beautiful dress but find the price is high, you can try to negotiate for a lower price. You can ask the seller to give you a discount if you are going to buy more than one dress. Besides, you can also buy shoes and bags at the same shop to save some money.
Last, buying online is an absolutely good idea.
There are a lot of cheap evening dresses online and you just need to search the internet to choose a suitable one. Shopping online is convenient and you can compare different dresses in different shops. However, you need to be aware that there are some unethical sellers on the internet, so you need to make sure that the seller has a good reputation among customers before making your final decision. Besides, you had better buy the online dresses ahead of time, so that if the dresses are unsuitable, you can have time to change them.
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Immediately Upon Engagement Decide on a Wedding Date
There are people you really want at your wedding. Give them as much notice as possible that they should set aside the date for you. If the wedding will involve travel and an over-night stay for guests, it's important to let them know that as soon as possible. It will be helpful for you to get early feedback on who may not be able to attend the wedding.
Set your budget
Your budget is the single biggest wedding decision to make after the decision to get married itself. Consider the range of projects you need or want to take on during your first year of marriage: honeymoon, buy a house, start a family, start or continue post-secondary education, buy a car, travel. Calculate the cost of these projects. The wedding costs will compete with these other projects. Calculate the money you will have from all sources for the wedding and your other projects. This will help establish the maximum amount of money you can spend on the wedding. From this calculation, all other spending decisions about the wedding will follow. It's a terrible idea to borrow any money from any source for your wedding.
Select your bridal party.
There are hundreds of details involved in planning the wedding and in getting through the wedding day.Your bridal party can be a huge help in handling these. Everything from RSVP tracking to picking up the flowers can and should be delegated. Can every member of the bridal party afford a bridesmaid's dress or a tuxedo? Is every member of the bridal party physically fit and mature enough to shoulder the responsibilities involved? Be objective.
Choose your theme. [modern, vintage, classic, rural, contemporary, etc.]
It's your wedding. Within reason and the bounds of good taste you should have what you want regardless of who will pay some of the expenses. Have faith in your own judgment and taste.
First Review & Planning Session
All the above should happen almost immediately. Once you square away these 4 foundations of your wedding, what follows are estimated time frames for everything to follow. Buy a binder, a hole punch and index tabs to collect & organize these details. Start a spread sheet to track all expenses. This is your wedding plan. Check it & update it often.
12-18 Months Out - Ceremony Location
Your caterer may have suggestions about where to hold your ceremony. You may have seen a pretty location yourself. Since many couples no longer get married in a church many reception locations have a "chapel" or an additional area for a wedding ceremony, . A wedding arch decorated with flowers can make a ceremony setting take shape almost anywhere you want. Will a botanical garden or public park permit wedding photographs? At what charge? What is Plan B in the event of rain?
Reception Location/Caterer
This choice will be a function of a number of things: how many guests you are having, how far they have to travel, what kind of wedding (cocktail, plated service, etc.), your budget and what you both like.
The number of weddings in almost any part of the country is greater than the number of available beautiful reception venues. That means competition for venues and rising prices in a seller's market. (It's called supply and demand). Will a venue permit an outside caterer? Is the outside caterer charged for permission to serve food there? Is there a kitchen that the caterer may use or will food be brought to the venue already prepared hours before dinner? Will a kitchen have to be set up on site? Is the venue air conditioned? Does it have sufficient washrooms, coat check & racks with hangers, parking?
For outdoor weddings, caterers should have a list of beautiful and functional venues. Consider having your wedding on the property of a friend or relative. As farm weddings & country weddings become ever more popular consider rural venues that the Ministry of Food and Agriculture or a local 4H club can suggest.
Cottage weddings on a distant lake are more remote. Consider the expertise of your caterer in providing service well off the beaten path. How well equipped are they for off-site catering? How will the location impact the need for overnight accommodation? Will you need late night transport between the cottage and hotels? Are there Bed & Breakfast Inns in the area where guests can stay close to the wedding? Could the wedding be held at such an Inn instead of at the cottage? Parking and washrooms are critical for a cottage wedding, as is the potential for tense neighbour relations due to traffic congestion, trespass and late night noise.
DJ &/or Band
Your music choice will be a big part of how your celebration turns out. If the music is too loud older guests will leave early. If you choose the wrong genre of music for your demographic it's no fun. Before you pick a DJ ask if you can drop in on an event he is spinning the tunes for. You'll get a pretty good idea if that D.J. is for you. The same selection process applies to a band. Attend an event where they will play.. Ask for references and establish firm ground rules about arrival/set-up time, alcohol or drug use before and during the event, dress code, flirting, electrical & space needs, frequency & length of breaks. Plan your play list. You will need to feed the D.J. or band members, (& any other support staff you hire for the wedding). Make sure the caterer provides for this at an agreed upon price.
Photographer
Most photographers have a portfolio you can see to get an idea of their style. Packages with a set price are a good idea even if you are not budget conscious. Give your photographer a copy of the wedding day schedule and make sure he/she can stick with it. Most delays at weddings are the result of a photographer who falls behind & can't stop taking one more shot. You will delay the rest of the wedding if you let the photographer take charge of the schedule. Your guests will be waiting.
Videographer
A nice addition to your wedding memories.
9-12 Months Out
Wedding Dress
Sometimes, brides pick a wedding dress FIRST. But, more often, other factors such as theme, location, time of year and entertainment sway the dress decision. It may not be your dream to buy a wedding dress that someone else wore before but the potential savings are considerable. After all, you will wear this dress but once. On the other hand you will see it in pictures of the wedding for the rest of your life. You have a right be beautiful on your wedding day.
8-10 Months Out
Bridesmaids Dresses
If you can, get all the girls together for a full day of dress scouting. Keep budgets in mind and go for a style that will flatter a variety of body types. There is no excuse for any member of the wedding party to dress like a tart.
6-9 Months Out
Groomsmen Attire
Quite often the groom will get his rented tuxedo for FREE, since you ordered so many outfits.
Wedding Flowers
Make sure you have a budget in mind before you see your florist. Packages are always available and there is a big range in price, depending on the type of flowers you select and the complexity of the arrangement. Make a list of everyone who will need flowers that day so that you don't forget anyone. Are flowers to go on each guest table, the head table, buffet or other tables? If the wedding will be on a property that your family owns, can the garden be planned a year before the wedding to coincide plant flowers that bloom in time for the wedding?
Centerpieces
You will need a rough idea of how many guests are attending. This tells you how many tables will need centerpieces. Although tall centerpieces are striking, they might make it difficult for guests to see each other over the arrangement. Try for a low, simple arrangement that adds colour but doesn't take up too much space on the table. This is critical for platter or family style service.
For rural or cottage weddings, centre pieces made from birch bark, wood, or natural fibers can be charming. Remember to consider the colours of linens, flowers, dresses. The centre pieces should complement these items. Can you make the centre pieces yourself with help from your friends?
Decorations
If you plan an elaborate themed wedding, you may want the help of a professional wedding decorator. These professionals have access to props and materials that you may have trouble finding. For simple decorations, like tulle and ribbon, you probably have at least one artistic friend that would love to help. Consider lighting as part of the decorations.
Order Invitations and Send invitations.
You need to spend real time considering who to invite without offending any friend or relative. Before inviting anyone you haven't seen or spoken to in years remember that your wedding should be spent with people you care about and who care about you. Be diplomatic when Mom wants to invite her 200 year old great aunt that you've never met. But, be realistic as well.
Proofread the invitations several times. It's hard to correct a printing error on something already in the mail. If the wedding will take place at a cottage or other hard to find location, include a map. Make sure that GPS or Google maps actually help find the location. If they don't, your map & directions should tell people not to use them or else they will get lost. The map should include a "Help" phone number to call on the wedding day. If you create a web site or Facebook page for the wedding, refer to it in the invitation.
Dress Fitting Check
Make sure to weigh yourself before each fitting, so you can keep track close to the wedding day.
Your Wedding Plan
Schedule an evening with your fiancee to track how closely you have kept to your original budget and schedule. If you are way off course, now is the time to correct it.
4-6 Months Out
Book Bridal Shower
Although it's usually a friend or family member who holds this event for you, you should be consulted on the date and location to make sure you will be available that day. You need to balance your role as a guest with your role as the bride at your own shower.
Book Bachelorette Party
This event is also hosted and arranged by a close friend or relative. Don't schedule it too close to the wedding day. Hangovers are not the best way to start your wedding day!
Book Bachelor Party
This party has a reputation for getting out of control. Plan such entertainment as poker, for example, that will keep guests cool and calm.
Master or Mistress of Ceremonies
The seamless flow of the wedding day, both ceremony and reception, will depend on your M.C. He or she has real responsibilities. These include making sure: that the schedule is followed, that guests and suppliers arrive in the right place at the right time, that photos don't run over time, that dinner service is explained, that guests are invited to the buffet table by table, that guest speakers, (including whoever will say Grace before dinner), are introduced and don't run over time and that toasts are presented according to a planned sequence. This is a critical job and cannot be assigned to anyone immature or inarticulate.
3 Months Out
Taste Tests with your Caterer/Venue and your Baker.
A great chance to get a peek at your wedding dinner. Chances are you won't notice food at your own wedding.
Hold Bridal Shower
You need to balance your role as a guest with your role as the bride at your own shower. Be diplomatic in giving an opinion on shower food and décor. Showers are generally held with little or no alcohol. It's unforgivable for anyone to be drunk at a shower.
Hold Bachelorette Party
This will be your last wild ride for the foreseeable future. Have fun and remember the good times.
Hold Bachelor Party
More fun with the guys - enjoy this blast from the past.
Dress Fitting Check
Oops! Time to get back on the stationary bike and eat more salads.
4 Weeks Out
Begin to Finalize Details with Your Vendors.
All your guest responses should be in by now. Finalize guest numbers with your caterer or venue.
Final Dress Fitting Check
Yahoo! It fits!
Make sure you fill out your data sheets with all formalities for your DJ/Band: Music choices, bridal party names, dos and don'ts, etc.
Make salon appointments for manny, peddy, makeup, tanning, hair, etc.
1 Week Out
If you haven't done so already finalize your timeline with your DJ, venue, caterer, photographer, florist and planner (if you hired one). The final timeline should be e-mailed to all of these suppliers. There are no excuses for being late or falling behind schedule.
3-5 Days Out
Pick Up Tuxes
Make sure you pay all your vendors, or prepare the cash/cheques for all your wedding day vendors.
Give the list and chequess to your Best Man or Maid of Honor, so that you don't have to worry about these on your wedding day.
Congratulations on deciding to formalise your love for each other by getting married or having a commitment ceremony. Your wedding can be a grand occasion or a simple event, held at a corporate venue or at home in the backyard, in a park or on the beach. It can be as traditional or as original as you want it to be - but most of all it has to be meaningful and memorable for you.
There are two elements to organise for your big day - the wedding ceremony and the reception. While a lot of planning goes into the reception, it is the ceremony that is the most meaningful part of the day when you become husband and wife, or partners, and start your life's journey together. The ceremony is the formalisation of your love for each other through the vows that you make.
Some people have difficulty expressing their love and putting their feelings into words, but it is the vows you make and the words you say when exchanging wedding rings that will stay with you forever. Blessings or readings delivered by family members or friends, and the music and rituals you choose all add to the emotion of the day.
The key to a happy and stress-free wedding ceremony and reception is planning. Whether you decide to have an intimate wedding for a few close family and friends or a huge extravaganza, the work you do before the day will ensure everything comes together.
As a marriage celebrant, and as a guest, I've attended all types of weddings from lavish affairs for 400 people in top hotels, to intimate events on the beach with just close friends and family. If money is no issue then the sky is the limit with what you do. However, cost has nothing to do with the beauty of the day. Even on a limited budget you can create the wedding of your dreams and look back on it as the happiest day of your life. The idea is to create a unique ceremony and to make sure it is a memorable day.
Everybody loves a wedding and friends and family will want to help you with the planning, so let them - but ensure that each person is assigned a particular responsibility. Even if you have a wedding planner it is good to let family members feel involved in your celebration. This will take some of the pressure off, and you can concentrate on arranging your dress and shoes, hair and make-up and, most important of all arranging your dream wedding ceremony, and making sure it flows smoothly.
If you have children from a previous relationship, they can be included in the ceremony. Some couples like the idea of a themed wedding ceremony based on their favourite movie or musical or adding a spiritual or cultural aspect to their marriage. There are lots of rituals that you can include in your ceremony such as a ring warming or lighting a unity candle.
Your celebrant will ensure that all the legal requirements of the marriage are taken care of, and you can tailor-make your wedding ceremony to your own style. After all, it's your day.
I wish you many happy years of love and laughter together.
To project a bride as being 'short' is often ill mannered and the bride might feel negatively affected. If the synonym 'petite is regularly used instead, it will be perceived as a compliment. The French word 'petite' calls up images of flexible, dainty women with narrow waists and can actually work as a compliment or endearment also. On the other hand petite women may sometimes find it difficult to decide what to wear and what will make them appear less petite while walking up to the altar.
At fashion shows one always sees slim, long-legged women, but what to do when one is petite and want to dress the most flattering way for one's wedding?
There are many solutions available for petite women when dressing up for a wedding. The trumpet style, sheath style and modified A-lines are quite flattering on a petite woman. But remember, the detailing on any of the gowns must, in addition, be small in size and limited to the bodice to draw the eyes of others upward. Another visual trick is to make the waists line high, for example empire style, where the dress is circled with a band just under the breast line and is rather free flowing downwards to the floor. A wedding dress for a petite woman can also appear lengthening if it is short in front and tapered to a length sweeping the floor behind. A petite bride should be aware not to wear too poufy petticoats if she has chosen a dress, which needs support. Dresses with 'dropped' waist usually makes the legs of a petite woman seem non-existent and voluminous skirts often tend to make the bride look shapeless. Finally another style must be mentioned, the 'mermaid' style, which is showing off nice curves when fitted with a tight bodice.
Necklines are important to create visual length. The heart-shaped, v-shaped and draped v-shape are most suitable. The high neck and boat décolletages should be avoided because they cut the visual effect of length from the body to the face.
The length of the dress also contributes to give illusion of a taller body. A calf-length dress will make the legs look shorter as will the knee-length. The most suitable will be the long smooth and eventually flowing from above the waist.
If the bride has long hair, the coiffure can be made to elongate the visual effect. In cases of short-haired brides, the figure can be given a little more height if a pointed tiara is worn to hold the veil. The last but not least advice is that the stature will appear more elongated if she wears high heels. Ready made wedding gowns are generally fitting a 5'9 bodies, but a seamstress can easily shorten any chosen gown (don't forget to wear the same height of heals as the ones to be worn with the gown at the wedding day during the trials).
Regarding the length of the veil, short women should be advised to wear only 'chapel length', which just touches the ground behind. The next step is called cathedral-length and is about 7.5 feet long can eventually be used. It is much more difficult to carry off a long train of 'royal-length' of 9 feet for a petite woman. The focus should be on the bride not the train.
It is the biggest and most exciting day of one's life: The Wedding Day. It is a day that every girl the world over has dreamed of for years. Once the fog of happiness clears for a moment however, the seriousness of it all suddenly hits. Weddings need careful planning, organization and management. For a bride-to-be, all of this can be very overwhelming and every little bit of help counts. The bride will be the center of this momentous day. All eyes are on her and her dress. The wedding dress will be the centerpiece of the whole look, so choosing the perfect one is a vital part of the wedding process as any.
There are several conditions to be considered in choosing a dress: budget, wedding theme and location, body type, and the wearer's personality. Since the wedding dress is to be worn by the star of the event, a big portion of the budget is allocated for it, but a lot of money need not be spent. There are several options available to her from brand new to vintage, renting or buying, couture or designer-made, shop bought or purchased online. With everything so easily accessible, there are almost limitless choices. One of the least explored however is wearing summer dresses for the wedding.
Summer dresses are originally intended to be worn in the summer months, during warm weather. Summer dresses are most often in lightweight fabric and are loose fitting. Wearing summer dresses as a wedding dress is very appropriate for destination weddings and outdoor settings such as beach or garden weddings. Aside from allowing the bride to be comfortable, summer dresses are a unique way to express fashion style without being too costly.
With so many options out there, choosing the right dress may seem like a daunting task but as long as these guidelines are kept in mind, finding the perfect wedding summer dress will be as breezy as wearing it.
COLOR: Dress color can either make or break the whole look. If the wedding has a more traditional feel, summer dresses can be worn in colors such as white, ivory, or cream. For more personality, other colors can be chosen as well. Shades in light pink, yellow, or blue are wedding appropriate. If the bride-to-be is non-traditional and has a bold personality, vibrant colors in red, orange, or bright yellow, can be worn especially to informal weddings. The bride's personality comes into play when choosing colors. It sets the tone for all other wedding details such as décor and flowers.
CUT AND/OR STYLE OF THE DRESS: Summer dresses come in varied styles. It should be chosen based on one's figure (pear-shaped, petite, apple shaped, top heavy, bottom heavy, slim and lanky, voluptuous, etc.) and personal fashion sense. An A-line silhouette is flattering for most body types. Show a little bit of skin for a sexier look. Show off shoulders in sleeveless and halter styles. Shorter hemlines are popular among petite women while maxi dresses are more appropriate for tall women. A flowing skirt that rests at just the right places can do wonders for a not so perfect figure. Empire waists create the illusion of length and make the wearer seem like she has longer legs. Necklines draw the eyes upward when the bride is more comfortable showing off that area. The simplicity or complexity of the dress would depend on the look that the bride is trying to achieve. Summer dresses are not limited to one single style, so the wearer can choose from whatever form she feels that is best for her.
ACCESSORIES: The key element to taking the summer dress look from an ordinary day at the beach to a wedding dress for the special day is accessorizing. If the summer dress is simple, glitz it up with metallic accents. For a more formal look, jewelry may be worn to give it an elegant air. For a full beach look, beads and accents with a tribal feel can be worn to reinforce the theme. Thread some flowers through the hair for a delicate feminine flair, or string them up into leis to be worn around the neck, to be worn as bracelets, or anklets. For simple white shifts, wearing a fabric belt in the chosen motif for contrast is a pretty way of setting the colors off. A lace shawl or topper can be worn to disguise the summer dress and keep it wedding appropriate. Wearing pearls and crystals add a glamorous touch as well. Wedding veils aren't a must for modern weddings, but if the bride chooses to wear one, simple and short styles are more appropriate for summer dresses. The wedding bouquet should be kept simple, so as not to over shadow the summer dress. It is an accent that is meant to compliment and not to be the show stopper itself.
HAIR: Long loose waves over the shoulders compliment summer dresses; flowers in the hair as headbands or accents in an up do works just as well. For a unique look, thread ribbons or beads through one's tresses for a bohemian touch.
SHOES: Since summer dresses are non-traditional, go for shoes that aren't as well. Heels may be worn but are more likely to get stuck in the sand for beach venues. Sandals can be worn but draw the line on rubber flip flops. There are dressier options, some with glittery accents and metallic colors. Shoes in the color of the bride's maids' dresses are a nice way of tying the whole motif together.
Summer dresses are a great alternative to traditional wedding dresses. Whether going for a casual or formal feel, summer dresses allow the bride to be stylish and unique without breaking the budget. Ultimately, whatever the style or color that is chosen, it is the bride who makes the decision. She should feel feminine, elegant, and beautiful all at the same time, without compromising comfort.
A perfect headpiece can make a bride special at her wedding, and it can also add elegance and brilliance to the bride.
When the wedding date is approaching, one important thing you need to decide is what headpiece you want to wear on the wedding. When choosing what you will wear on your head, there are many things you should consider. Here are some tips of how to choose a right headpiece.
Before you decide which headpiece you will wear on the wedding, you will consider what type of wedding you are having. Is your wedding going to be formal or casual? You also need to consider how to style your hair. If your hair is short, do you want to wear hair extensions? If your hair is long, will it be up or down?
No matter what you choose, it should match your wedding dress, otherwise you will not look good. A nice headpiece will not look good if you match it to the wrong dress or hair style. So when purchasing the headpiece, you can consider trying your dress on.
You can check the online pictures to find out which headpiece is your favorite. Keep these pictures handy when shopping a headpiece. There are many styles and colors out there, so knowing what you want will help you save time and money. You can also pay a visit to your local shops selling bridal accessories, and you will have many options to choose from. One thing you need to keep in mind is that the accessory should work with your overall look, especially your veil if you are wearing one.
Checking how your headpiece looks from all angles since you will be seen from the side and the back. When wearing the headpiece, you can ask someone if you look good on it from all angles. When you are shopping a headpiece in a shop, you can get a 360-degree view of each headpiece you try on by asking the salesperson if they could snap a picture on your phone. The shape of your headpiece will influence how it looks from a distance.
Before the wedding, you can try it on well to make sure it makes you feel comfortable and will not distract you from other important things on the wedding.
You also need to match your headpiece to your jewelry. A perfect combination of a headpiece and jewelry can make you feel like a true princess on your wedding day. Your jewelry, headpiece, and veil should enhance your look, not distract from it.
When you are about to be married there are a thousand small details you must take care of the dress, the cake, where to have the reception, the caterer, choosing the bridesmaids, and your bridal hair style for the day. The little details like the bridal hair styles, and who is going to do them for you is the reason a lot of people hire wedding planners, because the details are so important.
To choose the right person to do wedding hair for you and your wedding party there are a few things you need to decide. You need to decide whether you are willing to travel to the location the person doing the wedding hair works out of, or if you want them to come to where you are getting dressed for the wedding to fix your bridal hair style.
You have to decide whether this hair stylist will be fixing just the hair of the bride, or if they will also be doing the hair of the bride's maids, mother of the bride, and other people in the wedding party. You need to know the exact number of people the stylist will be working on.
At the risk of sounding politically incorrect you must tell the stylist what ethnic background each of the people in the party are from. The races are all equal, but their hair, and the way they style their hair is not the same. Your stylist will need to know if some of the people are from different ethnic groups so they can prepare the proper items to fix the hair of each person.
You need to decide if you are going to be using a lot of fresh flowers in the hair styles, or if the hair styles are going to include a lot of adornments. This information will help the stylist to decide whether or not they are capable of doing the work you need.
You will need to tell the stylist the length of the different hairs on the different people's heads, and if most of the people will want up-do or if they are open to the suggestions from the stylist. Gather all of this information before you begin to try and hire a stylist to do the work for you.
You should start your search for a hair stylist to do your wedding hair amongst the people you normally use to do your hair. Your normal hair stylist will be familiar with your hair, and will be able to get your hair to do better because of this familiarity.
If your normal stylist is busy, or cannot do the work you need done, you can ask members of the bridal party to suggest stylists that do their hair. Using someone that is familiar with a member of the bridal party always provides you with someone that is going to treat everyone in the group as a friend.
You are engaged! Congratulations! Soon, you will be neck deep in planning the wedding of your dreams and you will not have any time for anything else. This is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, so make sure you do your homework and know exactly what you are getting yourself into before you exchange those wedding rings on that special day. This time in your life will be hectic, so having as much organization as possible in your life will make the stress seem more bearable. It is also wise to heed the warnings from other people who have gotten married before you. Here is some advice for the wedding day itself when you exchange wedding rings and become husband and wife.
The night before your big day, make sure you go to bed early and get plenty of sleep. Yes, it will be difficult to sleep because you will constantly be thinking about the very next day, but try to get into bed at a decent hour. Planning a bachelor or bachelorette party the night before your wedding is just plain stupid. Who wants to be hungover and feeling like crap in the day of their wedding? No one.
Eat a good, solid breakfast jam packed full of protein and complex carbohydrates. This type of food will stay in your body longer and will keep you going for what may quite possibly be the longest day of your entire life. You will be so busy being pulled in multiple directions that you may not have time to eat again until well after the wedding ceremony.
Give yourself plenty of time to get ready. You want to be able to have time to relax before you exchange wedding rings and vows, not be pressed for time and make your guests wait until you have finished your makeup, etc. This is a big day, so plan accordingly.
Wear a dress shirt that buttons all the way up the front when getting your hair done. This will allow you easy access when removing the shirt to change into your wedding dress. It will preserve your gorgeous hair style and keep it from getting damaged in all the pandemonium ensuing around you.
Lastly, make sure someone you trust very much has the diamond wedding rings safely in their possession the day of the ceremony. It would be absolutely dreadful to lose the rings on the day of your wedding.
Your wedding is a very special day and you of course want everything to be perfect. There are so many things to do it can make your head spin. But, if you allow enough time to really research everything, then you are well on your way.
In this article I want to address hair. It is important to get it right because it can make or break the entire look you are trying to achieve.
Here are some pointers about hair in general and I wrote about it in an earlier article:
-If you are of Asian descent, then the hair strands are round and thicker than all other types of hair with the exception of the red head who has the thickest hair of all. Generally this hair can be easily worked with and is often healthy looking and lustrous if the diet is good.
-If you are of European descent with blonde or dark hair, then your hair strands are thinner. The strands are round to oval shaped. This type of hair is easier to curl or straighten.
-If you are of African descent, then the hair strands are flat and that is the reason for the frizz and curl. This can be the most difficult hair to work with.
Another important factor is the shape of your face. Getting the wrong cut for your face shape can be a costly and an agonizingly long mistake, especially when you are getting married.
If you don't know what the shape of your face is then here are some tips to help you find out. Get out a measuring tape because there are four places you will need to measure, the length of your face and the width of your face in three places; across the forehead, cheek bones and across the chin.
Once you have the measurements done, here is what to look for:
- A round face is approximately the same length and width with the widest part at the cheek bones. Don't wear short hair cuts unless you can sweep it back and have fullness at the top and the hair closer to the ear. This will give your face more balance. You can wear your hair longer but make sure to keep the fullness at the top and below the chin line. Keep the hair around your ears close to the face or it will accentuate the roundness. You want to lengthen the face.
- An oval face is longer than the width and slightly rounded at the forehead and the chin is a bit smaller than the temple. This face shape can wear just about any hair style, long, medium or short. Most models have this face shape and as you can see they wear all different styles. This is one of the face shapes that can pull off the slicked back hair. If you have this face shape then you might want to consider pulling your hair back and wearing your veil under the bun as apposed to the veil coming over the face.
- A rectangular face is long and slender and the forehead and jaw line are about equal (even though the chin may be a bit narrow). With this shape what you want to accomplish is giving the face a more rounded appearance. Don't wear the hair too long and try and get more fullness around the ears and cheek bones. This shape can wear wispy bangs or be parted at the side. With the forehead being already high, don't put too much height on the top of your head and don't wear it too long. You don't want to give your face too much length. This shape does well with the veil over the face or the veil starting at the top with the fullness being around the ears and cheek bones.
- A heart shaped face is wide at the forehead and temple and narrows at the chin. This face shape looks great with chin length hair with wispy bangs or parted at the side. You want accomplish balance by having your hair fuller under the ears and at the nape of the neck. A chin length bob is great. A short veil that is narrow at the crown and gets fuller as it nears the chin and past works well.
- A square face is strong in the jaw and somewhat flat in the forehead. You don't want to accentuate the strong lines of the face so you'll want to add width around the ears, maybe a part in the middle and you want to add height to somewhat elongate the face. Short to medium hair works well. If your hair is straight then try out some curl.
Research well ahead of time can save you the agony of a wrong choice. Find out what you face shape is and start looking at magazines, go online and look at celebrity hair cuts and compare them to your face shape and hair type. Talk to your hairdresser and discuss photos that you like and what might work best for you.
This is your special day so make it perfect!
