Wedding Extravaganza Magazine: Wedding Planning, Ideas, and Wedding Day Sequence

By Alma L. Adams

You will fall in love with articles like Questions to Ask the Caterer, It's All About the Dress, Budgeting Guide, and Photos Not to Be Missed, including, Vendor Information Sheets. This book is perfect for engaged couples who want to plan their dream wedding. It will also help you to stay organized and give you helpful planning ideas and worksheets that you will use, while in the planning stages of your wedding.

There are many details you should keep in mind while planning the perfect wedding day.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
• Release date: Aug 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9798885058308

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It’s All About the Dress

How to Choose the Right Dress to Wear on Your Wedding Day!

You found the right guy, and you’ve set a date. In selecting your bridal gown, keep in mind the time of year and formality of your wedding. Weather is also a good thing to consider. In cold weather, it is smart to have long sleeves. Looking at bridal magazines will let you compare the various styles and colors. If you see a gown you like, call boutiques in town to see if they carry that line. Always try on a gown before ordering. You can rarely see, buy, and take home the exact size and color gown that you want. It needs to be ordered from the dress manufacturer by the bridal shop. It is sewn after you order it. Because other bride’s orders are ahead of yours, you can understand the necessity of ordering your gown early. It’s wise to have your order in at least seven to eight months before your wedding day.

Don’t delay looking at what is out there. It’s very seldom that a dress will be a perfect fit and be the right length. There will be a cost for alterations and pressing. No matter your shape, there is a perfect wedding dress for you! A good rule of thumb for brides with problem areas is to try to draw attention away from them. Accentuate your own good features, as well as the great features of the dress, such as an exquisite neckline. A sexy low-cut back is great on all brides or fancy ornate sleeves.

If you are tall and want to appear shorter, you can wear a bouffant skirt or a dress that is tight fitting and flares out on the bottom—the mermaid effect. A sash or different color at the waist is also a good selection.

If you would like to look taller, a general rule about designs is that you wear a dress that is a closer fit to your figure rather than a Cinderella-type dress. If it is a straight line to the floor, it adds length to your stature.

For well-rounded figured brides, a V-neck, keyhole, or open neckline with a straight skirt achieve a contrast in all the right places. A vertical line is also great for slimming. Anything that is going up and down, whether it is stitching, stays, or a pattern, is a good choice. Many designers are putting stays or ribs in wedding dresses for that very reason.

A large gal needs to be careful about strapless gowns. Be sure that you can put your arms up when you are dancing, throwing the bouquet, or posing for pictures without coming out of your dress. A little strap is safer than none.

Valuable tip for the slender brides: Keep an open mind when it comes to your best choice. Strapless dresses are not the best style for everyone. A dress with straps that go behind the neck give you more coverage and so are very flattering. If you are small in the waist, you will love a style with draped material moving in a pattern that is horizontal. It adds pounds and is very stylish.

For short-waisted brides, enjoy the Basque waistline because it falls a bit below your actual waist, giving your body the appearance of a perfect hourglass figure. You will sometimes notice that the lowered waist comes to a point in the middle.

A long line push-up bra is a wise purchase for a lot of brides. At least try one on before you decide your undergarments. You don’t want a gap in the front between you and your dress, and it will add fullness where you may need it.

Be open to trying different shapes and styles that you would not expect to wear; you may be pleasantly surprised! Many designers are now offering more than a basic strapless gown. Be open to the idea of a dress with sleeves. There are beautiful and stylish jackets available. Whether you’ve got super lanky limbs or a bit of a jiggle, arm yourself with a standout sleeve! Sleeves add pounds to your frame and take pounds away.

If you are not pleased with what you see to purchase, consider having a jacket or dress made for you. There are a lot of advantages in having a dress designed and made just for you. You can pick the fabric and the design of your choice. You don’t need to spend a lot of time shopping and there is no charge for alterations because the gown is perfectly fit to your figure! If you are dieting, remember that losing weight on the scale does not necessarily mean losing inches. It’s difficult to lose ten or more pounds of fat. If you are between sizes, order the larger one. The seamstress can take it in, but making it larger is more difficult. It is always easier to downsize.

Be sure that the bridal shop indicates on your order form when the gown should arrive. To have time for fittings and alterations, it should be delivered at least five to six weeks before the wedding. Keep in mind that you will not be the only bride from your bridal shop getting married on your wedding day.

Choosing Your Wedding Dress Color

It’s popular to have a wedding dress that is not stark white and there are many beautiful hues to pick from. How do you pick the right color for you? The color of your eyes and skin may give you a clue as to what color will be the most complementary.

Usually, ladies with blue or brown eyes look best in champagne, ivory, and white dresses. Green and aqua blue eyes usually indicate a little more yellow in the skin and eyes, and so gold and beige colors look magnificent. Be very careful about color. Put the dress under your chin and look at yourself in the mirror. Do you have rosy cheeks or does your skin take on a green or sallow look? An untrained eye may find it difficult to tell.

When you go to try on dresses, be sure to take your mother or a valued friend.

When you look in the mirror and the dress makes you feel beautiful and gives you confidence, it is the perfect wedding dress for you!

Before Shopping for Your Wedding Dress

Have a price in mind that includes the dress, headpiece, slip, shoes, and jewelry!

Before you start your gown search, it is wise to have a budget already in place so that you don’t overspend on your dress. There is a wide price range in dresses. Visit several shops. You will quickly get a feeling about service and organization. Is the staff helpful?

If you are wearing the bra or bustier you plan to wear for your wedding, it will make a difference in the fit of the dresses you try on. You might want to take a bustier with you when trying on dresses. It is wise to take heels with you also when you go shopping. The look and flow when you walk is greatly affected by the right shoes and the right slip. It is the most expensive dress you will ever buy, and so smart shopping is important.

If you have your gown designed, be sure to deal with a reputable dressmaker. All gowns should be ordered from an established shop or courtier.

Keep in mind that during the ceremony, you will have your back toward the guests. Be sure to look at the back of the gown in the mirror, before you walk down the aisle, to make sure your dress is put together nicely. If you have a train on your dress, you will have to bustle it up after taking pictures at your