Have a look at our collection of nice wedding dresses. Decide what fits you the best before going to the shop!
Decide between important aspects: do you want a white wedding dress or cream wedding dress? Do you want a traditional wedding gown or a new fashion, elegant wedding dress?
What about a strapless dress? Or maybe your personality fits better into a Sheath wedding dress.
It’s up to you:
For those who are getting married, there are many things to be excited about. You must buy a wedding dress, get all the right flowers and pick out a cake – these are just a few of the things you have to do. Most of the time it is the women that do all of these tasks. But one thing that most couples do together is pick out wedding rings. After all, only these are what you will wear for the rest of your life.
There are many styles and types of wedding rings which you can get. Don’t let it overwhelm you; picking them out should be fun. Just try to have an idea of what it is that you look for and then set out to find something similar. The first thing you need to do before is decide the price range that you are going to be shopping in. You don’t want to look at more expensive rings and be disappointed when you can’t purchase them. Tell the salesperson at the store what your price range is and then they will show you only rings that are similar in cost.
Indeed, wedding rings come in a large variety of styles: there are plain bands that are very nice. They come in many colors, just choose the one that you like. The plain bands come in yellow gold, white gold and even rose gold – it would look gorgeous on any woman’s finger. If you are into silver, try the plain silver band. These bands also come in varying widths.
If you are looking for something with a little flare, buy wedding rings that are two tone or have diamonds on the band. The two tone bands are for those that can’t decide between the others. They are the best of both worlds. Choose rose and yellow gold bands and your ring will be the talk of the town. You could add some diamonds, too.
Whatever you purchase, make sure that you are happy with it and it fits you well. After all, your wedding rings are a symbol of your love and you are stick with it forever!
The bride and groom’s photo album is the best way to remember your special day, so you shoud hire a photographer. This is one of the most important task in planning your wedding. Make sure you hire a photographer specialized in weddings. He should be familiar with your ceremony and reception sites. See, if the photographer captured the excitement and emotion of the bridal couple and also remember that the wedding album should unfold like a story – a story of your wedding. There are wide variety of wedding albums. They differ in color, size, material and price. Find the one which you like and feel proud to show it to you family and friends.
Here are the list of suggested poses to choose during your wedding:
PRE-CEREMONY PHOTOS:
Wedding rings and invitation
Bride getting dressed for the ceremony
Bride looking at her bridal bouquet
Maid of honor putting garter on bride’s leg
Groom and best man before ceremony
Groom with his parents
Groom and his entire family
Groom with ushers
Groom with bride’s father
Bride with her entire family
Bride with parents
Bride and her father before walking down the aisle
Bride with the bridesmaid
Bride with the flower girl and /or ring bearer
CEREMONY PHOTOS:
Bride and groom saying their vows
Bride and groom exchanging rings
Bride and groom signing the marriage certificates
Groom kissing the bride at the altar
Newlyweds with both of their family
Newlyweds with the entire wedding party
Musicians
Receiving Line
RECEPTION PHOTOS:
Grand entrance of newlyweds and their wedding party in the reception site
Cake table
Toast
First dance
Cake cutting ceremony
Bouquet-tossing ceremony
Garter-tossing ceremony
Newlyweds leaving the reception for their honeymoon
Candid shots of your guest
To save money consider hiring a professional photographer for the formal shots of your ceremony only. You can place disposable cameras on the top of each table in the reception and let your guest take the shots. This can save you a considerable amount of money. To really economize look for a photographer who charges a flat rate to shoot the wedding and will allow you to purchase the film.
Wedding music is a very important choice for a couple to make together for their special day. Music is essential for setting the tone and to create ambience in general, and so the wedding music that you decide to choose for your union obviously deserves careful consideration.
There are no “right or wrong” rules for wedding music, except for the essential fact that your wedding music should be something that you both want to listen to. Wedding music is representative of state of mind and emotion; whether that be lyrically or musical in content. It is possible to create an ambience and adding to the occasion, simply by the music that you choose to pick for your wedding.
Of course there are several different stages of a wedding, and each is both personal and different from wedding to wedding. The individual couple should consider how their guests are greeted to the wedding venue – what sort of wedding music will they listen to in the background as they wait for the ceremony? What sort of wedding music should the bride walk down the aisle to? What sort of wedding music should the new couple depart the ceremony with? And then there’s the reception to consider… whether background music at a meal or at a dance or disco themed party.
Popular Wedding Music Choices
Wedding music selections will obviously always change over time and between cultures. In Western tradition the most popular choice for the bride to walk down the aisle to is still ‘The Wedding March’. But, having said that, it is also absolutely acceptable for the couple to customize their own music to suit their own personal wants and needs. For example, if you have a special song or tune that you both class as ‘your song’, then there is absolutely no reason to not utilize this for the bride’s walk down the aisle.
Top Ten Wedding Music Choices
Wedding music differs from couple to couple, from religion to geographical location, and from individual to individual. If you are struggling to think of the ‘right’ songs to choose to compliment your wedding day they why not turn to the inspiration and experiences of other couples across the globe? In a World Wide Web Google search the top ten most popular wedding music choices came up with the following….
Traditional / Classical:
* Ode to Joy by Beethoven.
* Trumpet Voluntary in D by Henry Purcell.
* Bridal Chorus from “Lohengrin” by Wagner.
* Canon in D by Pachelbel.
* Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring by Bach.
* Air in G by Bach.
* Allelujah from “Exultate Jubilate” by Mozart.
* Spring from the “Four Seasons” by Vivaldi.
* Trumpet Tune by Clarke.
* Water Music by Handel.
Contemporary / Modern :
* Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing by Aerosmith
* Everything I Do (I Do It For You) by Bryan Adams
* Amazed by Lonestar
* You’re Still The One by Shania Twain
* From This Moment by Shania Twain
* Have I Told You Lately by Van Morrison
* You’re Beautiful by James Blunt
* Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden
* Angels by Robbie Williams
* I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston
There is a long history to the social wedding invitation as we know it today. Whilst selecting the format of your wedding invitations, why not remember the following helpful historical information…
The history of social invitations
The trend of using invitations to invite select people to elitist social events began somewhere just before the 18th century. High society and aristocracy in England and France – including Kings, Queens, Dukes, Duchesses, Lords, and Ladies – would invite peers to their social events with written announcements on cards. These cards were written by their ‘people’, such as the wife, butler or the secretary. Paper was an expensive resource, and the ability to write was seen as a prestigious sign of education. The use of studied calligraphy and penmanship was a work of art by today’s standards, and even after the invention and inception of the mass market printing press it was still deemed socially ‘correct’ to hand write the invitation.
Traditional Wedding Invitation Wording
Traditional wording on invitations was actually very similar to the wording which is commonly used today. Everything was spelled out:
* Place
* Date
* Time
* Venue
* Venue address
* Hosts/ Hostess names
* Bride/ groom full names
* Contact details for the bride/ groom, or host/ hostess
* RSVP
* The name of the guest.
The main difference in modern wedding invitations compared to traditional is that the invited persons name is not usually printed on initially – it is usually written on later.
Presentation
Envelopes
In the 18th century the invitation would be placed in a handmade envelope and sealed with hot wax imprinted with the family crest. Servants were then made to deliver the letters as there was no postal service. Now because this task was completed on horseback in all weathers, there became a need for an ‘outer envelope’. This not only protected the invitation, but was used to write directions for the servants. For example “Travel one day north to Newcastle. There, cross the stone bridge and proceed past three farms until you see the stone entrance marked ‘Williamson’. Remove this covering, and give the invitation to the doorman. Wait there for a response and make a note of same”.
Tissue paper
The use of tissue within the presentation of an invitation links to the printing process in the 13th century. Because ink took time to dry, sheets of protective tissue were laid between the paper to protect it from smudging. The printing press was taking off into popularity with the upper echelons of European society, and so the tissue paper was also put into the envelope to show that they had been using the latest fascinating technology. The inclusion continues to this day.
Engraving and calligraphy
Because the mass market conveniences of the printing press quickly became distasteful to the aristocracy and upper classes, a new printing process was necessary. Lithography produced sharp and distinctive inking, where as engraving very much emulated hand writing because copper plates are made by hand. To this day the engraved invitation is still the most prestigious form of writing on an invitation, although the technical printing process has obviously developed since then!
To get the finest effect possible, you must hire a calligrapher to hand write each invitation and address envelopes. This is sheer indulgence in its most luxurious form.
Finding the perfect bridesmaid’s gift is often a daunting task. Take the time to really think about what would be meaningful, not only to you, but also to your bridesmaids. The appreciation that you are showing for all of their help and support with the perfect thank you gift should be sweet, simple, and meaningful.
Begin your shopping early to find the perfect personalized bridesmaid’s gift. Personalized does not necessarily mean that the gift is monogrammed or engraved with the bridesmaid’s name. Rather, it means that the gift has been carefully thought out, selected, and purchased.
The perfect gift to say thank you with will have special memories attached to it. For years to come, the gift will be cherished fondly as a reminder of the wonderful friendship and camaraderie experienced during this momentous time. A gift that has been selected with the bridesmaid in mind will be treasured more than a gift that has been selected on the basis of expense or affectation.
One of the most popular trends in bridesmaid’s gifts is to pair a necklace and earrings together for the bridesmaids. So many styles and colors are available that the perfect combination is readily discovered. Quite often, the bride will opt to select an ensemble that the bridesmaids can wear on the day of the wedding. Matching gemstones to the color of the bridesmaid’s dresses is a fashionable practice. Likewise, personalizing the jewelry by giving each bridesmaid a jewelry ensemble with her birthstone is considered quite chic.
Petite chandelier earrings paired with the perfect necklace present an attractive picture. Likewise, illusion wire necklaces that attractively show off delicate pearls or fragile gemstones create a seductive look. Sterling silver remains a classic choice- one that is always appreciated for its elegant look.
Another popular choice is a necklace designed with a pendant with a leather cord instead of a chain. The cord can be died to match the color of the bridesmaid’s dress. Monogrammed jewelry, inscribed with the name of the bridesmaid and the date of the wedding, remain a fashionable choice as well.
Personalizing each gift is a simple task with a little careful thought and planning. The art of monogramming has developed into a full fledge service with monogramming occurring on all types of products. Handbags, footwear, totes, leather gifts, key rings, photograph albums, and trinket boxes are among the most popular items to monogram.
Bridesmaid gifts can be theme oriented to match the theme of the wedding. Beach weddings are a very trendy wedding theme and personalized flip flops, tote bags, and beach chairs are quite the rage as bridesmaids’ gifts. In fact, the tote bag can be used to hold a monogrammed towel in addition to the flip flops.
Glassware is another trendy gift idea and includes such choices as Pilsner glasses, toasting glasses, and bud vases. These can be etched with individual names and dates to further personalize the thank you. Ceramic mugs etched with special quotes or personalized with names are coming into vogue as thoughtful thank you gifts as well.
Combination gifts have also risen up on the ladder of gift ideas.
* Presenting each bridesmaid with an embroidered purse, chic evening bag, or fashionable handbag that has a personalized compact mirror, key chain, or key ring frame inside of the bag offers an array of gifts that is sure to please.
* Personalized stationary, a ballpoint pen with a dangling heart, and a classy letter opener is a gift that is sure to be used frequently.
* Monogrammed spa slippers, spa kits, and a day at the spa coupon offer an entire day of pampering for the deserving bridesmaids.
* Cosmetic bags, a cologne or perfume set, and a gown shaped sachet provide delicate or heady scents that will create lingering memories.
* A comb, brush, and mirror set coupled with a jewelry or trinket box sets the stage for beauty revival.
* Ceramic trinket boxes with pretty enamel flowers, a locket, and a small picture frame are pretty and sentimental in flavor.
The perfect bridesmaid’s gift is a cinch with a little thought and effort. Since everything gets hectic as the wedding approaches, the best time to think about these gifts is when you make your selection of the bridesmaids. A simple gesture with a sweet intention and a meaningful slant makes the best gift of all.
The flowers that you choose for your wedding day are very important. There are lots of different things to consider, including color combination, type or variety, scent, shape, and visual representation.
Usually the first thought is the color of the flowers that you will choose for your wedding. Of course they have to tone in with everything else involved within your special day. The flowers that you choose should tone in with the brides wedding dress, the grooms outfit, the wedding favors and also the theme of the entire day.
There are certain colors of flowers that are traditional throughout the year. These are steeped in tradition, but are by no means a strict guideline on the sort of flowers that you and your intended should select.
Flower colors are traditionally grouped into either seasons or actual color groups on the visual palette. Here are some rough guidelines to help you to make the decision about flowers on your special day:
Wedding flower seasonal symbolism
Winter:
Winter flowers are usually “colder” in color. Frosty tones of cream or white are the traditional choices; from ivory to pale coffee cream. Other wintery themed colors include silvery grays, and icicle blues. Winter flower posies are often tied with ribbon and are fairly hard wearing blooms – they are growing in the cold …
Autumn:
Autumn flowers are beginning to get warmer, in keeping with the season. As you see the leaves on the tree turning and changing color you can use the inspiration that they bring. Traditional autumn colors are those such as warming burgundies, claret reds, coppers, olive greens, and dark pinks.
Spring:
Spring flowers are cooler again, but not as cool as the winter palette. Spring colors are fresh and vivid and bright. They include cool colors in hues of baby pink, rich double cream, soft lilac, pale sky blue, minty green, and soft silver tones. Spring flowers are usually delicate and can benefit from mixing and matching the types that you choose.
Summer:
Summer flowers are the hottest of the bunch. In the summer everything is brighter and far more vivid. Hot summer colors are just that; hot and strong. Traditionally the flower colors of summer include balmy mid-purples, rich peaches, ice whites, baby yellows and pale blues. But they can also include deep majentas, scarlet, vivid yellows and fuscia. Summer flowers don’t last as long as the other seasons because of the heat. Be careful that they don’t wilt in the summer sun.
So you’re planning your wedding? Of course you’ve thought of the dress, the colors, the flowers, the invitations… And now it’s time to think about the wedding cake. So where do you start?
Wedding cake traditions
Wedding cakes are a predominantly Western tradition in marriage ceremonies. It is the tradition that a newly married couple stand together, hand on hand, and cut the cake together. This is because cutting the cake is a symbol of unity and togetherness. Cutting the wedding cake together is also another essential marker of the couple’s commitment to one another on their special day. This is basically the reason why wedding cakes are still so popular in modern culture.
So… what sort of cake should we go for?
Wedding cakes come in a huge variety of different sizes, shapes and colors. It is entirely up to the couple which flavor they choose to decide upon for their special day. Most popular flavors include fruit cake, chocolate cake, sponge cake and even cream cakes. There are no hard and fast rules and it is entirely the couples’ decision which they would like to select.
What color should we go for?
The color of the wedding cake should usually tie in with the chosen wedding colors in general. For example, you could link in the color of the brides dress, the grooms ties, the flowers, the wedding favors etc. You should speak to your chosen wedding cake provider for more in depth and more specific advice.
What size should I go for?
Usually they are very large as there must be enough of the wedding cake to give to all of your guests. It has become fashionable over the years for the cakes to be multi leveled or tiered. A multileveled, or tiered cake simple means that there are several different sections to the same cake piles up in layers – usually in decreasing size as the tower grows higher. This not only makes the entire cake balance but also helps to make it aesthetically pleasing to your valued wedding guest.
Who should I hire?
There are many different companies that cater to the special couples’ needs. The range of products on offer can differ dramatically in areas such as aesthetics, recipe, taste, number of tiers, icing color etc etc.
It is usual for companies to have one to one meetings with the intended couple and to work together as a team to decide upon the perfect cake for the perfect wedding day. This can be established through a numerous amount of methods. Depending upon the company they may take their pick from taste testing to looking at photographic samples, color swatch matching and other inspirational ideas. Remember that they have been through the process many times before.
Delivery service
Often your chosen wedding cake provider will offer to deliver your wedding cake to your chosen venue free of charge. This will not only help to ease the various pressures of planning and organizing your special day, it will also give you peace of mind. Having your wedding cake delivered removes any worries reference picking it up and potential problems with transportation. Remember, there are very valuable and costly goods at the end of the day.
A wedding ceremony is a basically service that binds a couple together in holy matrimony. There are many different types of service, and there are many differences in tradition between various cultures, countries, ethnic groups and social classes across the world.
The wedding ceremony itself is usually accompanied by the couple dressing up in complimentary outfits or costumes, and is overseen by friends and family. It is increasingly popular to also coordinate other elements of the wedding ceremony, from music to flowers, wedding favors, even down to the wedding ceremony invitation itself.
Wedding ceremonies are usually conducted by religious figures in order to make the union legal in the eyes of the law. The wedding vows at the ceremony can be added to include extras such as poetry, personalized vows, prayers or poetry. Again the format of the event will differ between cultures, religions, and indeed the individual couple’s personal preferences for their special day.
Wedding Ceremony Outfits
In traditional Western culture the bride often wears a white wedding dress. This relates back to the Victorian ages, where the color white was seen as a simple of purity. The traditional Western bridal veil worn in a wedding ceremony is the symbol of virginity. The groom usually wears a formal suit that coordinates and complements his brides’ gown. The suit is usually tailored, and can be a tail coat or a tuxedo.
The Wedding Rings
In most wedding ceremonies across the world the vows are sealed by the couple physically putting rings on each other’s fingers. The wedding ring finger is on the left hand, second digit to the right of the little finger. The wedding ring is seen as a symbol of eternal devotion and never ending love, and is often worn along with the engagement ring.
Wedding Symbolism
There is an old rhyme that is “Something old something new, something borrowed something blue”. Again this is a tradition with roots in the Victorian era. The belief is that the bride should wear or carry an item from each area of the rhyme in order to guarantee good luck in the couples’ future together as man and wife.
Wedding Music
It is customary for the bride to be accompanied by music as she walks down the aisle. Usually the bride will be ‘given away’ by her father. It is entirely up to the couple as to which music they select for this part of the wedding ceremony. In Western tradition the “Wedding March” or “Bridal Chorus” is the most popular choice. You may recognize this music by the words “here comes the bride…”.
Wedding Ceremony Reception
The wedding ceremony is traditionally followed by a reception. This is basically a celebration party for all of the wedding guests to help join in congratulating the newlyweds in their union. Wedding ceremony receptions include traditional elements such as the first dance, cutting the cake, toasting and speeches.
Wedding Ceremony Departure
It is traditional for the newly married couple to be driven off together into the sunset in front of all of the wedding guests. Before the couple get into the vehicle the last thing that happens is that the bride will throw her bouquet over shoulder. It is believed that the bridesmaid or wedding guest who catches the bouquet will be the next one to be married.
Ever since a lady was a little girl she always wondered what her wedding dress would look like. It should be a nice wedding dress. And now that the decision is there to be made it is obviously very confusing, daunting and exciting for everyone involved. Of course you want to look the very best that you can look on your special day, and there are several ways that you can make sure that you achieve this goal.
What color should a nice wedding dress have?
The color of your wedding dress is usually the first place to start when you are making your decision on what to wear. Traditionally weddings dresses are themed in white, cream or ivory. Despite appearances there are no hard and fast rules. Never forget that this is YOUR day, and you should just go right ahead and do what you what to do. Whatever makes you happy!
What shape a nice wedding dress should have?
The shape of the wedding dress that you should choose is entirely dependent on your figure. All women are different, and certain shapes suit them better than others. The shape of your wedding dress is actually far more important that the color. It’s exactly the same as dressing to go out for a meal somewhere, or to go to the opera or a film premiere. For the best results you need to get into the mindset of a film star… or rather, the film stars’ wardrobe designers. You should pick out a dress that suits your body shape – one that accentuates your figure and conceals any lumps and bumps.
Wedding dress shapes:
A-line – The A-line wedding dresses have fitted vertical seams running down the length of the garment. This means that the dress is tight at the waist and flares out towards the bottom part of the skirt.
Empire line – Empire line dresses are tight beneath the bust and are higher than the a-line cut of cloth. The seam lies just beneath the bust for a more structured look.
Ball gown – Ball gown wedding dresses are traditionally full length and very full and wide. Ball gown dresses usually have very structured, fitted and boned bodices.
Sheath – Sheath wedding dresses are very straight and simple. They usually flow to the floor and skim the body.
Mermaid – Mermaid dresses have a kick at the bottom where the fabric is much fuller. The top half of the dress hugs the figure and accentuates voluptuousness.
Strapless – Strapless wedding dresses are just that – they don’t require support over the shoulder. Strapless wedding dresses must be made well and be supported by good bridal underwear to make certain that the bride is both comfortable and secure throughout the ceremony.