Wedding
Dress Tips
by
Mrs. Party... Gail Leino
Choosing
a wedding dress is
one of life's most pleasurable dilemmas. Getting it
right, however, takes some planning - and a little
expert advice. Here's a crash course in bridal wear.
Your
wedding dress provides a chance to dress completely
different than you do on any other day in your life,
so feel free to pursue your bridal fantasies when you
start shopping. Experiment with different styles to
see what suits your figure, and don't rule anything
out based on how it looks on a hanger — many
wedding dresses look odd without a figure filling them
out.
How
formal is your wedding? Is there a special party theme?
Generally, the more formal the wedding, the more formal
the bride's wedding dress. Also, the party supplies,
party decorations, wedding invitations and
wedding favors should
match the theme and level of formality. Even the groomsmen
gifts and
wedding party should receive a more formal thank you
like engraved gifts and
attendant gifts at a formal wedding. Also, keep
the season of your wedding in mind, since some wedding
dress fabrics might be too heavy or light for certain
times of the year. Remember this is your party so
enjoy yourself and wear a dress that you really want
and feel comfortable wearing. For the bridal showers,
you might want to show your friends the veil. Some
bridal shower games use
information around the look of the wedding dress, like "Who
Knows the Bride."
Consider
your comfort, both physical and emotional. All eyes
will be on you throughout your big day, so this might
not be the best occasion to wear your first strapless
wedding dress. And a body-skimming sheath won't let
you kick up your heels on the dance floor as freely
as you might like. In each wedding dress you try on
(and later at the actual fittings), try sitting, dancing,
and hugging. Wave your arms around to make sure the
shoulders and sleeves aren't binding. Pay attention
to weight
— will wearing pounds of beading leave you exhausted?
Will a full skirt present a tripping hazard? Does the
wedding gown shape cry out for a higher heel than you
care to wear? Having your wedding around a Holiday such
as Mardi Gras, Halloween, Christmas or
Hanukkah should
not affect your choice for a wedding dress. In general,
try to visualize yourself wearing the wedding dress throughout
your ceremony and reception. When the picture is right,
you'll know it.
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