Posted on Jan 15, 2008 under Vintage Wedding Gowns |
Crocheting and crochet Wedding Dresses
Crocheting is one of the oldest forms of needlework. It is still very popular among women nowadays. Many things are done this way, including wedding gowns. The hand-made crochet wedding gowns are so unique and original that they are preferred by many brides-to-be.
Pre-Order Dresses Well In Advance Of Wedding
To have a crochet wedding dress, you have to understand that the wedding dress must be ordered well in advance of the wedding because adequate time must be given to ensure the hand-made dress be finished before your big day. It is this handcrafted aspect of this wedding dress that adds much value to it as a family heirloom. Many crochet wedding dresses are passed through the family and are prized possessions.
Accessories
As it is a crochet wedding dress, it’s better accessorize it with a crocheted headpiece or veil. And remember the lightweight thread should be used to avoid a veil that is too heavy. Organza or tulles with crocheted edges also look nice for veils. You can accessorize your crochet wedding gown in the style that were originally worn with the antique Irish crochet wedding dress or you can accessorize your dress with whatever suits your personal style and the design of your dress.
If you do not plan to wear a veil, why not wear roses or other flowers in your hair. Instead of natural flowers, you could wear crocheted flowers in your hair to match your wedding dress.
Dress Styles
Your crochet wedding dress can be in any style that you want. But if you want to have a style with a full skirt, your skirting will have to be stiff enough to hold the crochet fabric out. Wedding crochet dresses were at the top of the list when Irish crocheting skills were in great demand during the late 1800s. A few specimens of the antique Irish crocheted wedding dresses that were made during that time still exist and can be viewed in some museums.
Your choice of a crochet wedding dress is a choice of great traditions and new styling. The great thing about crocheted dresses is that you can create a dress that will fit you perfectly and can be customized down to the tiniest detail.
Posted on Dec 31, 2007 under Wedding Dresses |
Romantic Wedding Gowns
A wedding day is really a romantic time and it deserves a romantic gown to match the special event. Usually, romantic wedding gowns have an old stylish basis and the vintage style is a typical one.
Flattering Style
The romantic wedding gown is a timeless design. This silhouette features a fitted upper bodice with a full skirt which helps to accentuate the waist and hide the lower body. It’s flattering one almost all body types and the full skirt is just that feminine and beautiful.
Paired a fitted natural waist with a full skirt, a romantic wedding gown usually reminds the viewer of a fairy tale wedding. This dress may have full-length sleeves with a fitted design below the elbows. There are truly many styles of romantic designs, but the typical two are a fancy skirt contrasted with a plain bodice or on the contrary, a plain skirt with a lace-edged bodice. Just recollect the dresses stored in your mind when you read historic books of romantic stories, you will see the flattering design of this romantic dress.
Rich Assortment of Suitable Accessories
These dresses are usually dramatic and rich in their assortments and accessories. You could almost think that it were over the top except that it is a truly beloved and wonderful style. For a suitable headpiece, consider wearing a tiara, frothy veils, long trailing veils, or other elaborate headpieces. You can choose the style of floral wreaths to match with your romantic wedding gown. A crown of flowers is very beautiful with a romantic style of wedding dress.
Beautiful Fabrics Can Be Used
The romantic wedding gowns are suitably made from many types of fine fabrics including velvet, lace, satin, chiffon, silk and organza. You can mix and match your fabrics for a fabulous feast for the eyes that is accented with buttons, ribbons, flowers, beading, crystals, embroidery or other fine attractions. You can choose your romantic wedding gown to be as elaborate or as simple as you like. Some re-enactment wedding themes accessorize the romantic wedding gown to the appropriate era.
Romantic wedding gowns make the bride a princess and the most beautiful creature in the party, thus are popular among many brides. The romantic wedding dress is right for different wedding settings and themes and the dress can be treasured for many years to come.
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