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Sep 14 2008

Wedding Dress Designers

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Sometimes, buying a wedding dress isn’t that exciting. For one, you have limited choices so this is why some women would like to have this made from scratch and hire a wedding dress designer to take on the job.

Is hiring a wedding designer expensive? The answer is yes. One example is Monique Lhuillier who charges something around $2,000 to $10,000 for a wedding dress. Another is Badgley Mischka who charges from $4,000 to $7,000.

Of course, we cannot forget Vera Wang who is one of the best in the business and if money is no object, be prepared to pay something like $2,000 to $12,000 for your wedding dress.

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Sep 08 2008

Choosing a Wedding Gown

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One of the first things that comes to mind when a wedding is being planned is the bride’s wedding gown.
But there are so many wedding gowns available. How do you choose the one that is right for you?

Well, there are a few things to think about when you are looking at wedding gowns. These will help you to
pick out the wedding gown that is right for you.

Time of year - The fist thing to take into consideration is what time of year you will be getting married. This will help you to decide on what type of cloth, the length of your sleeves, and the length of your gown.

Your body type - There are a couple of types of gowns that will work for all body types but you want to be sure that your gown makes you look the best that you can. A person at the bridal shop can help you select the dress that is right for you.

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Aug 30 2008

Chocolate Wedding Favors

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Its nine months before the wedding and the bride and her mother are busily making final details on all of the wedding plans. The church, hall, food, photographer and flowers have been arranged. The bridesmaid dresses and the tuxedos have been ordered and the bride is making an appointment for another fitting of her dress.

The wedding cake and invitations have been designed and ordered and it is now time to settle on the smaller details. One of these details includes deciding on the type of wedding favors to have. There are many to choose from; photographs, lollipops, coasters, bath gels, wine corks and cookies. But the bride has her heart set on chocolate. She loves chocolate and she has always wanted to have chocolate wedding favors at her wedding. After all everyone loves chocolate.

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Aug 20 2008

The Comfort Beach Wedding Dresses

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Indeed, modern brides are truly lucky because today, weddings - no matter how unconventional are they are socially accepted. One of the most popular themed weddings today is the beach wedding. And because of this popularity, more and more designers and bridal shops are offering a wide array of beach wedding dresses that brides ‘as well as grooms’ can choose from.

What you need to know about beach wedding dresses

Because of the popularity of beach weddings, beach wedding dresses have occupied a large number of racks in various bridal salons and stores. If you are one of those brides that are considering a beach wedding for her big day, you must familiarize yourself with everything about it first.

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Aug 11 2008

The World’s Different Wedding Customs and Traditions

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While weddings are held in celebration of the union of the couple, different cultures approach this ceremony differently. Sure, there are some similarities there are still subtle differences that set one culture from another.

Here are some ways different cultures celebrate their weddings as well as some traditions that each culture
initiated.

1. Philippines

- typical weddings in the Philippines include customs such as the bride disallowed from meeting the groom a day before their wedding. Doing so means bad luck according to them. Then there’s the belief that siblings cannot get married on the same year because one of them will meet an accident if they do.

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Aug 09 2008

Maternity Wedding Dress, The Perfect Fit for Mom and Baby

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Time has really evolved. Even the customs has caught up with it. In some places, the union of the same gender is already being allowed. While what used to be looked down upon even became a fashionable one, a pregnant woman can now walk down the aisle sporting the most stylish maternity wedding dress.rnrnGrowing BellyrnBecoming a mother may be the most important phase for many women. But if you are about to become one on your wedding day, the more reason that you need to make sure that the occasion would be doubly special.rnrnThe dress for a pregnant lady would differ, but still can look as much stylish as the traditional ones with the extra space for the bulging tummy. And women who are in this scenario should not worry a bit because at these times, they have a lot to choose from.rnrn Continue Reading »

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Aug 03 2008

Casual Wedding Dresses

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These days, the Church is not the only place where you can have a wedding. This can be done in the backyard, the beach or the countryside and since such places are not that formal, it is only right to wear a casual wedding dress.

But before you go out and buy one, you have to consider just how casual do you want your wedding dress to be. Obviously, this has to do with where the wedding will take place and the theme.

Just to give you an idea, if the wedding will take place during the summer, an ideal causal wedding dress is a sundress. You have your choice of a halter, thin strap or strapless top. It is better to get a skirt that is short rather than long so it does not get dirty from sand or soil when you are walking down the makeshift aisle. To complete the look, you can even put a hat on instead of covering yourself up with a veil.

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Jul 31 2008

Motorcycle Wedding Favors

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Typically the only types of weddings where motorcycle wedding favors are appropriate at all are when the couple are both devoted motorcycle buffs. If one is and one is not, then motorcycle wedding favors may not be the right choice of a wedding favor. You need to be careful in the use of such specialized gifts as a wedding is a very special occasion and the choice of the wrong favors could cause problems.

Finally, when using motorcycle wedding favors you should also make sure that neither the bride and groom nor other attendees have gang relationships that could be offended by your choices. This would render the whole occasion nothing more than a reason for a major brawl. Motorcycle wedding favors are an unusual choice for a wedding favor and the decision to use them needs to be carefully considered.

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Jul 12 2008

Choosing Your Wedding Gown

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The wedding ring is ready as well as the other things needed in the ceremony. But how about your wedding gown? Still haven’t made up your mind on what design you want? Don’t fret because we’re here to help you with this article.

Choosing a wedding gown is not an easy task for brides like you. After all, you are the last to walk during the bridal march and all eyes will be on you. So there’s the pressure for you to shine. After all, this is something that doesn’t happen to you everyday.

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Jun 30 2008

Finding Cheap Bridal Accessories

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Finding cheap bridal accessories online or at a local retail store is not very hard to do. If you live in a bigger city that has many discount stores or outlet malls, you can find some wonderful bridal accessories at affordable prices. A cheap accessory does not mean that the quality is loss, it just means you are going to save money for other important things, like the honeymoon. Some of the things you need for your wedding include wedding invitations, thank you cards, dress, shoes, make up, jewelry, veils, wedding favors, flowers, garter, bridesmaids gifts, cake, cake topper, cake and server set and a guest book. Once you have all these bridal accessories, you should be set for your wedding day.

Sears and JC Penney’s have online outlet stores that do carry dresses, veils and shoes. You can always look through the websites to see if they have any closeout specials running, which in many cases, allows you to find some very good deals on designer dresses. Shoes and veils can also be found at these outlets or you might try a specialty shop for the veil and one for the shoes. Keep in mind, your veil or headpiece needs to compliment your dress and so do the shoes.

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