Posted on Feb 24, 2008 under Couture Wedding Gowns, Wedding Dresses |
Making Your Own Wedding Dress with Wedding Dress Patterns
If you know someone who is an excellent dressmaker, why not considering making a wedding dress of yourself with wedding dress patterns. Patterns are available for various types of gowns to fit all body types and best of all, it can remain a treasured keepsake for many years to come. With a few alterations it can be used by other members of your family for their weddings for years down the road.
Reasons to make a wedding dress yourself
By making a wedding dress yourself, you will have exactly what you want and know it will be totally unique. And the thought of paying thousands of dollars for a popular wedding gown won’t frighten you any more. Using wedding dress patterns, you can have a reasonable cheap dress and still look that fabulous. What’s more, when making a dress yourself, you can freely select the accessories and the material for the dress according to your taste and budget.
In some cultures, making wedding dress oneself is not optional and many of the wedding dress patterns used have been passed down for generations. For most of them it is an honor to wear the same style dress as their mother or grandmother.
Designer Styles with No Designer Price
One of the many advantages of using wedding dress patterns is the availability of dresses very similar to those made by famous designers. The main difference of the two is the price. For the bride who wants to wear a designer dress but may not have the budget to meet that desire, wedding dress patterns can make their dream come true, as they are considerably cheap compared with designer ones.
When you’re in a dress shop, the dresses you look at are normally not in the size you need. These dresses tend to run either too small or too big and a lot of alterations need to be done for them to fit your body perfectly. So you have to frequently imagine what you will look in a custom fitted gown. The wedding dress patterns, however, can successfully avoid this problem. The dress size with a wedding dress pattern is determined right from the beginning and often only a few small alterations are needed to achieve a perfect size for the bride.
The skills needed to make a wedding dress are all ones a home sewer has used before-set in sleeves are set in sleeves, so don’t let the fact that they’re on a wedding dress make them seem more difficult. Even a dressmaker with no perfect sewing skills, can he/she make a gown with high quality and total uniqueness using wedding dress patterns as long as he/she follow all the directions explicitly. Accessorizing the wedding gown is usually a personal choice, but suggestions included in many wedding dress patterns help achieve a design with perfect embellishments.
Posted on Feb 10, 2008 under Wedding Dresses |
Shopping for a beautiful wedding gown may be one of the most exciting parts of your wedding planning. You’ve probably been dreaming of the perfect dress for months or years. But all of a sudden you get nervous–the day comes. It’s time for you to go to the store. You’re filled with self-doubt whether you can find that perfect dress of your dreams in the world of bridal shops. Oh, how lucky you are, here’re some helpful tips on wedding dress shopping.
Before you go
Don’t expect to whip through the store in five minutes and score an amazing find and shopping for a wedding dress that really suits you can be rather time-consuming. But if you have a clear picture of what you want before you go, you can successfully make it a happy and time-saving experience. Before heading down to the store and sorting through racks of wedding dress designs, you need to identify what cut will best fit your body and which silhouette will most flatter your shape and size. Do some online research first to gain you a general idea of what style you like most and some related language which might be quite useful for you to relay your desired style to the staffs when you’re in a shop.
Finding the most flattering style
Consider that most dresses styles are determined by what many call the silhouette. This describes the cut of the wedding dress and how it falls to the floor. For example, a ball gown design features fitted bodice and waist with a full skirt and will look good on all but the very short person, on whom the gown may seem overwhelming. Crinolines will also be part of most ball gowns and they usually have a lot of fabric requiring extra care while wearing them.
For a wedding dress that isn’t as full as a ball gown yet has the material flow, an “A” line gown can flatter most every body type. With a fitted bodice shape with A-line skirt, it hides lower-body irregularities as well flatters slim waistlines while making the most of bust. With an empire gown, the raised waistline set just below the bust, right from which the skirt begins flow down with no additional definition at the waist, so it’s perfect for brides who want some concealing coverage for their stomach and hip areas.
A sheath style is much like an evening gown, no flair of the skirt, lays in soft contours to the body. Good for tall and willowy brides. But a sheath style is usually made of thinner fabric and will not hide flaws on any part of the body, so it is typically not recommended for those who may have flaws from the waist down.
Sticking to your budget
Of course, the most important thing is you look the best on your dress, but at the same time you don’t want to spend a fortune on something one-off. Stick to your wedding dress budget and have your beautiful dress without paying far more than you planned.
Posted on Feb 05, 2008 under Designer Wedding Gowns |
Unique Wedding Gowns for Your Wedding Day
You, like most other brides-to-be, want your wedding day-the most important day in your life an original and unique one. How to make it? Wedding gowns are the central of a wedding, so the easiest way to make your big day one that guests will remember for years to come is to have a unique enough wedding gown. The followings are a few ideas on how to obtain a unique wedding gown, read on for the information you want.
Ideas for Unique Wedding Gowns
Wedding gowns from catalogs and stores usually have many items of similar cut or design. To get a gown that is totally unique and truly yours, it’s better to visit a designer and specify a design which you think is special enough and will suit you.
Some unique wedding gowns could be of different colors to make the gown stand out from the usual traditional white, ecru and off white gowns. Other ways to make really unique wedding gowns is to make themed gowns like a romantic island wedding theme.
Instead of traditional formal gown with full puffy skirt, heavy headpieces and long train, you are in your simple but elegant dress, with comfortable flat slippers, enjoying the beauty and soft wind on the island. That’s definitely unique.
Unique wedding gowns ideas can also be borrowed from nature. Gowns decorated with fresh flowers are truly unique wedding gowns. Also you can get inspiration from animals for fur lined gowns. You could also embellish your gown with lace or eyelet to make it more enchanting. Twisted metal with crystals and pearls can also be added to your wedding gown around the waist or to represent sleeves.
More ideas for unique wedding gowns are beautiful veils on simple dresses. The veils can be made of heavy lace and long enough to make a train. See Through veils can also be made one of a kind by adding seed pearls and smaller pearls or crystals to make the veil the center of the dress. The edges of the veil can also be embellished with lace or pearls to make it look like a cathedral veil.
Unique wedding gowns need not be expensive as long as you know how to decorate them or add embellishments on them. Sometimes, it is not the design but the embellishment that makes your wedding gowns unique.
Posted on Jan 22, 2008 under Wedding Dresses |
Buying a Pink Wedding Dress
White is truly no longer the reigning queen of modern bridal design. People today are more colorful-bold than ever before. They wear red, pink, yellow which are really stunning and unique for the special day. And the pink wedding dress is one of the them which stand out even more.
Why the Pink Wedding Dress is so Popular
It is believed that there are a few different reasons why a pink wedding dress is such a popular choice for brides these days. Besides the fact of being incredibly unique, pink is a color that represents femininity, love, and passion.
Universal love of oneself as well as others is just one of the color’s numerous connotations. And pink is known for symbolizing bounty, fertility and abundance as well.
Where to Get a Pink Wedding Dress
The Bridal Shop
If you are interested in going with this fad and want a pink wedding dress for yourself, then there are a few options in particular you may want to consider. The Bridal Shop is definitely one of your best options, and it is a company which has been in the industry for over 20 years, both as a manufacturer and as a reseller. In addition, they’ve done the online business of bridal gowns and other former women’s fashion for almost ten years.
It’s really a great idea to shop here for your dream wedding dress for you can always get valuable advice and suggestions from experienced consultants here. What’s better, you can even have a custom design dress here. Tell them what you want and you will have a dress that is totally unique and truly yours.
The Wedding Shop
This is another great option. It is a wedding gown company that carries a wide range of designer gowns. And they offer collections including structured strapless gowns, fluid delicate lines and chic tailored classics. Experienced consultants here are always ready to help you with every step of your dress shopping. They can also assist you in finding the perfect dress for your special day.
No matter where you will have your pink wedding dress finally, the most important thing is that you are happy and satisfied with your purchase. It’s your wedding day and it is the most important and specialist day in your life. It’s worthwhile to take some time and effort for your perfect dress.
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 Jan 08, 2008 under Vintage Wedding Gowns |
Finding Celtic Wedding Gowns
If you are planning a Celtic wedding you may want to know where you can get Celtic wedding gowns. Actually you have quite a few options and several of them are truly good ones. Here we will discuss them in detail and hope they will truly do some help in your Celtic wedding dress shopping.
Lindsay Fleming
This is one of the best places where you can get your Celtic wedding dress. It is a company which is dedicated to providing Celtic and Medieval wedding gowns. Having been in the industry for over ten years, Lindsay Fleming is quite experienced in the business and they are always ready to give you valuable advice for your Celtic dress shopping.
Dresses in Lindsay Fleming feature not only high-quality material but also competitive prices. You can get your dream Celtic dress on their nation-wide retail stores or their fabulous online stores.
The House of Scotland
This is a Scotland based company proving both traditional and non-traditional wedding dresses. They have been successfully serving customers in North America since 1978. Recent years, with the help of internet, they are bringing their high-quality products all over the world. Wherever you are, you can feel free to order your dream Celtic dress in The House of Scotland and enjoy the top service from them.
Rivendell Bridal
Although Rivendell Bridal is one of the newer stores offering Celtic wedding gowns, they are definitely one that you are going to want to check out. It is a UK based business run by designer Emily Rossiter. Rivendell Bridal specializes in creation of Celtic, Medieval and Elfish wedding dresses. All of these dresses are made to measure right for brides all over the world. A wide variety of styles are available for each collection, you can easily get what suit you the most. They even offer custom-made dresses, so you can have a Celtic wedding gown that is totally unique here. What you need to do is just telling them exactly what you want.
Making the Decision
There are, of course, many more options you can choose from for your Celtic wedding dress, but the above-mentioned companies are with no doubt some of the best ones. No matter what decision you may have at last, remember that it’s your wedding, thus what matters the most is that you are happy and satisfied with your purchase.
Posted on Jan 04, 2008 under Vera Wang Wedding Gowns |
A Classic Look – The Elegant Wedding Gown
While some people plan to get married on a beach or have a destination wedding, some others opt for a classic, elegant wedding. An elegant wedding gown which is less ornate, but still gorgeous and sexy for their most romantic day would be their preference.
An Elegant Wedding Gown
An elegant wedding gown is a classic style with clean lines and simple details. They are usually a-line dresses with plain skirts and long trains. Even most trendy dresses designed by some famous designers are featured elegant design that has a timeless look. The elegant wedding gowns designed by Vera Wang, one of the most popular designers are often very expensive, but still the most popular ones. Their timeless beauty makes the investment worthwhile. Priscilla from Boston and Herrera from Carolina also design beautiful elegant wedding gowns.
Elegant Accessories and Jewelry
You should have elegant accessories to match your elegant gown. The traditional wedding jewelry—pearls（they are often presented to the bride as a wedding gift by the groom）can perfectly pair with a classic elegant wedding gown. Heirloom jewelry also can accessorize your elegant wedding gown perfectly. Wearing your grandmother’s necklace or bracelet is not only a good way to honor her but also a way to incorporate your wedding with something old or borrowed. Other accessories that will complement your elegant wedding gown are classic satin shoes, small diamond earrings, and a small satin bag etc.
Elegant Hair and Makeup
An elegant wedding gown should also be paired with an elegant hairstyle. A classic hair piece with a plain veil (with or without white ribbon piping at the bottom) will accentuate your dress. Your hairstyle will depend a lot on your hair type and length. Classic styles, such as a French twist or simple loose curls, usually pair with an elegant wedding gown perfectly. Simple, natural makeup is the best—you want your guests look at you, not your makeup.
Planning Your Elegant Wedding
The publication of Elegant Brides has made it easier to plan a wedding. The magazine focuses on how to plan a classic and elegant wedding. Articles on topics such as fashion, music, cakes, and flower arrangements all make planning your wedding a snap.
Posted on Nov 14, 2007 under Designer Wedding Gowns |
Colored wedding gowns are now acceptable in society though the more conventional white or off-white gowns are still more common. It used to be that just the bridesmaids can wear colored gowns but now, modern brides also prefer to wear the color that they like most to express themselves fully.
Two Kinds of Colored Wedding Gowns
There are two kinds of colored wedding gowns, the solid colored gowns and the ones that have only portions colored. The solid colored gowns are those that are fully made of one solid color with maybe some little color splashes. These colored wedding gowns are pretty much the same as traditional wedding gowns except for their colors. Trains and veils along with many other embellishments and accessories can be made by designers to create the perfect solid colored wedding gown. The gowns which have portions colored are those that are still traditional white or ecru yet with some portions being colored. It could be the band around the waist that is of a different color or the full bodice that is colored. Other possible colored portions are the hem or the sleeves.
People always tend to forget the ordinary, traditional wedding gowns which are white or ecru or any other version of cream. But the unique, stunning colored wedding gowns are so eye-catching that the wedding will surly be a memorable one. Usually, the colored wedding gowns complement the color motif. For example, a burgundy wedding dress would mean that your color motif is burgundy.
Color Matching
The wedding dress with a color matching with the invitations and flowers decorating your wedding can be very photogenic. Photographers like to take pictures of similar colors of various shades since these look pretty good on pictures. The color of the colored wedding dress should also compliment that of the bridesmaid dresses and the color coordination will assuredly look great in your wedding pictures.
The selection of a colored wedding gown is easy with many styles available in the local bridal stores and online shops. Maybe you are one of those who might not like colored wedding gowns and considering them too informal or inappropriate for the biggest event in your life. But that’s ok. It’s your wedding and you’re paying for it. You definitely deserve to be happy with the dress style for your most special day. No matter what type you will opt for, it’s all about what makes you look and feel beautiful.
Posted on Nov 08, 2007 under Cheap Wedding Gowns |
It’s no surprise that antique wedding gowns have become incredibly popular over the last few years. Gorgeous and elegant, antique wedding gowns will create your big day a perfect memory that will last forever.
Your Options
If you are one of the many blushing brides who love vintage and really want to wear something completely original on the big day, there are a few options in particular you might be interested in. The Vintage Wedding Dress Company, for instance, is a good place to start. It is a company that takes the hard work out of finding beautiful antique dresses and brings you huge selection of vintage dresses that are in good condition. There are pieces from eras as diverse as the Victorian/20’s/30’s through to early 70’s, sourced from London to Paris to States, all under one roof.
Before You Buy
Before rushing out to buy your antique wedding gown, take careful consideration for a few things. For one, an antique gown might be very old, much more delicate and is preowned by others. Therefore, make sure inspect the dress carefully before you buy it. Be on the lookout for any stains, rips or holes.
An antique wedding gown is normally much more costly than its regular counterpart. If you have made your mind to buy an antique dress, of course, you want it well worth the extra money. You would want to buy from a credible seller, preferably one that you know, if possible, one that you can trust.
Your local antique clothing stores would be the best place to start for your dreamed vintage gown. There you can take advantage of the helpful staffs who will treat you like queens. But make sure your dress with no stains or need repair since it’s rather difficult to match vintage fabrics with modern ones. What’s more, it’s unlikely to patch or repair an antique dress satisfactorily.
Frequently you will not wear your regular size in a vintage or antique dress since people today are generally getting taller and thicker yet the clothing sizes gradually being adjusted downward. This is also why it’s better for you to try the dress on before bringing it home to make sure it fits you properly and possible adjustment be well made.
Posted on Nov 06, 2007 under Cheap Wedding Gowns |
A Casual Wedding Dress
Different from the ordinary dresses with full heavy skirts and long train you generally see, a casual wedding dress is one that is simple and comfortable yet at the same time elegant and classy. No wonder it is welcomed by such a dramatic number of bride-to-bes.
A casual wedding dress is not only beautiful and comfortable but cost-effective as well. It is not something that only for your wedding day like a regular gown, but something you can even wear after your big day. For most occasions and events, you can do with your casual wedding dress.
Easy to find
Finding a casual wedding dress is really quite easy. They are usually available right off the rack. There are a number of designers who specialize in the particular type of garments. You can also have your dreamed casual dress at discounted prices online or in various casual dress stores.
You can always find a casual wedding dress for half the price of a more traditional one, and better yet, you can buy a dress that is not even a wedding gown at all and use that for your dress if you like. There are many casual wear outfitters around the world that you can shop at, and you will have much more choices if you follow this route.
Remember
Just remember if you are going to go casual on your wedding, so should everyone else. You certainly do not want the guests at your casual wedding to be in extremely fancy attire. Make sure the informal theme of your wedding is explained to everyone invited.
Everyone Has Fun
If you also want to make the wedding itself very casual, a simple, fun, exotic island-style wedding on beach, for instance, would be a great idea. A beach wedding would make the two of you and all your guests comfortable, happy and relaxed enough. A casual wedding really allows everyone to have more fun and makes the occasion the most enjoyable time. It can take pressure off not only for you but even for everyone else as well. No wonder it’s becoming more and more popular with today’s couples to plan a casual route for their big day. However, what matters the most is that the two of you have fun on that special day.
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