Before sending out the wedding invitations, or even choosing the perfect wedding ceremony location, you will find yourself flipping through bridal magazines, and window shopping for that perfect wedding dress. It has been a childhood dream of yours to appear stunningly beautiful with all eyes on you on that very special day. Your wedding videography will surely capture your captivating beauty and overwhelming happiness as you walk down the aisle to your groom. It will be no surprise that choosing that perfect gown will prove to be one of the most challenging and exciting part of planning your wedding.
Bridal gowns come in a variety of styles, colors, lengths, materials and prices. This provides the bride to make a choice based on personal preferences without her options being limited. Whether your wedding is a traditional or a more modest gathering, your wedding dress should be able to reflect who you are. It is a good idea to do a lot of research to be prepared when it's finally time to choose that gown. Here are a few tips to have a stress-free shopping trip for that wedding gown.
• It will be very difficult to make the final decision on your own so take a family member or friend with you when you go shopping. You will need them to impart an honest opinion on the dresses you are trying on.
• Before you start shopping, it is important you have already figured out your budget. If it's a little tight, one way you can save is to pick out a pattern from a top designer and hire a dressmaker. Pick out less expensive but quality fabrics.
• Start early by shopping seven to nine months before the wedding. Some manufacturers take at least five months to make a gown and another two for the alterations.
• Come up with a schedule of store visits. Call up boutiques ahead of time to find out the price ranges of their gowns and ask for an appointment. In this way, you can work out a plan where to go to first and not be rushed. Try at least 5-7 gowns in each bridal boutique. Have a notebook with you and write down descriptions of the dresses so you can remember what the dresses look like.
• Be open-minded. A gown always looks different on a model or on a hanger. You may not like a style of a particular gown, but you will be amazed that it will completely transform you once you have it on.
• You should make the most of each fitting. In adjusting the gown to your size, it will usually take two or three fittings. Try sitting, hugging and dancing in your wedding dress. Try waving you arms to make sure the sleeves are not binding.
• Examine the dress meticulously to make sure the quality is worth the price tag. Do not be afraid to ask what materials the gown is made of. A great tip to know if the dress is made well is to look inside. You should examine the seams and stitches and determine if the sewing looks solid and professional.
• The best advice probably is to be realistic and confident. It is important you accept who you are. Learn to highlight your assets and be confident about it. Choose a gown that best compliments your body shape. Whether you are pear-shaped or petite, wearing the right cut for your body type will accentuate your best features.
Keep in mind that finding the perfect dress takes effort, patience and a lot of research. Give yourself enough time and surely when it's finally your moment to walk down that aisle, you will be a vision of beauty to all your friends and family especially your groom that will all be captured in your wedding videography.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Naughty Bachelorette Party Games
If you are planning a bachelorette party and want to include some naughty games, the possibilities are endless. The games and activities can just barely stretch into the naughty category or they can be all-out embarrassing dirty games.
Before planning any of these games, make sure the bride is willing to play long with them and is outgoing enough for the “public naughty” games. You don’t want to put her on the spot or make her feel uncomfortable. However, if she’s game and willing, many of these games are very popular and extremely fun for girls who enjoy a good time.
First up is “Suck for a buck”. Buy a plain white T shirt and letter on it with fabric paint, “suck for a $”, attach Lifesavers candy to it and have the bride-to-be wear it. When you go out that evening, try to solicit men to suck the lifesavers off the T-shirt. At $1 a man, this is a nice way to pay for a few drinks while you’re out as well!
If the bride isn’t comfortable with the Lifesaver idea, have her wear a candy necklace or bracelet instead and have the men simply bite off a piece of the candy necklace/bracelet.
How about the game where you ask the guests which of them would like her virginity back? The women who say yes line up and are each given a maraschino cherry in a bowl. They are told they have to eat the cherry without using their hands. Doesn’t sound so hard, right? In fact, it gets a little tougher and messier when the host then adds a squirt of whipped cream to each bowl and the women have to find and fish out the cherry all without using their hands.
This activity isn’t quite so naughty, but it could be, depending on the bride’s expressions.
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