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Add Elegance With Gloves
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Gloves are an accesory that can do much to add to the elegande of the bride. Wrist-length gloves go well with short-sleeved and sleeveless gowns; elbow-length gloveslook great with short-sleeved dresses; opera-length gloves are stunning with strapless and sleeveless gowns.
Brides Plus
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The best way to make sure you get a properly fitting dress if you happen to be a plus-sized bride is to shop at a specialty bridal salon. These will have larger sizes in stock for you to try on. Check the yellow pages, internet, or ask someone who works in any plus-sizes clothing store where to find one of these salons.
Buying 101
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Before buying anything major from a bridal salon, make sure they are reputable with the local Better Business Bureau. It is wise to make any down payments with a credit card. If there a breach of contract on their part, you then have better control over any deposits. Make sure any contracts or receipts are written out in detail. This includes any special services you may request, or the dress alterations agreement.
Clean It Again
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Regardless of what your dress looks like after the wedding is over, it should be professionaly cleaned anyway. Some substances that the dress has on it may not turn into stains until it sits for some time, such as sweat. See if the cleaner can also press the gown. Also, inpect the gown for any small tears, loose threads, or other markings before storing it.
Dress For Success
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In order to have the most successful and accurate gown-fitting possible, wear undergarments and shoes similar to the ones that you plan on wearing on your wedding day. This will provide the most accurate fit. Also, style your hair the same way you plan to wear it at your wedding. This will give you a good feel for what dresses work with it.
Dress Routine
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It is a good idea to begin getting your wedding dress on 1 and a half hours before the ceremony begins. When putting on a ballgown, position the petticoat under your dress, then step into to them both at the same time.
Equally Proportioned Bride Tips
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If you are a bride with with a top and bottom of nearly the same size with little waist definition, take note! Try to find a dress that has a skirt with some volume to it with a jewel neckline or wide collar. Any aspect of the gown that is horizontal will help combat the stright, vertical body lines you have. Add to this some oversized or poofy shoulders and sleeves to accent your top and add some more shapre to the overall appearence.
Figure It Out
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If the bride-to-be has a small waist, but full hips and top, she should seek a gown containing simple lines. Sheath and mermaid style dresses work well for this body type. She also may want to try sleeves that sit off the shoulder or even a strapless gown.
Final Details
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It is a good idea to collect all your wedding accessories the night before the wedding and keep them in one place. The next day it should then be easy put them all on after you are done dressing.
Fitting Time Table
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The initial dress fitting should happen a few months after you place your order. If there is discomfort of any kind let the fitter know now. The second fitting should occur one month before the big day. Try to bring someone along with you on this trip to learn how to help you get into your gown. The final fitting should then come two weekd prior to the date of the big day.
Flattering Work-Around
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One alternative to having all the bridesmaids wear matching dresses is to allow them to pick the style they each find most flattering to their figure, while you choose the material and the fabric they are to use.
Heavy Gowns
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(submitted by Nubride)
Remember ladies the more detail on the dress = excess weight = excess perspiration= (you know what I mean)
Hired Helper
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Often times fitters are available for hire if you desire them to help you with your clothing on your special day. If you choose to have your fitter help you out like this, ask at least a month in advance if he or she is available on your wedding day.
If Balanced Well...
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If you are a woman with narrow hips and a fuller top, try to find a gown with little shoulder detail, uncomplicated sleeves, and natural shoulder lines with little padding. Make sure you are wearing a full skirt, or a skirt with some sort of detail such as a bow or sash.
If The Shoe Fits...
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Odds are you will be on your feet for a large portion of your big day. It is important to make sure the shoes you choose fit well and are comfortable. When choosing your wedding shoes, try going toward the end of the day, when your foot is largest. An alternative is to wear a pair of flats of sneakers to the reception if your dress is long enough to help conceal them.
Keep It Clean
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Having your dress be in perfect shape is important. For this reason, do not pick up your wedding dress any sooner than 1 week before the big day. When you pick it up, avoid having it leaning against anything. Hang it from a rod and leave it in the garment bag it came in. Unzip this garment bag slightly to keep it from smelling musty. Once the big day has arrived, remove your dress from the bag and place it on a clean sheet until you are ready to wear it.
Keep Warm With Style
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If you are a bride getting married during a chilly month, there are a few options to look into in order to stay warm. Using a cape adds an element of glamour, and is fairly simple to take on and off. Shawls have a sexy feel to them in addition to being a snug accesory to keep warm. Some gown designers have made matching jackets to go with their popular wedding dresses. The materials used in all of these options vary, but many use velvet, cashmere, or wool.
Keeping your gown white on your day
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(submitted by jennbaby)
Bring a piece of chalk with you in your emergency kit to go over any stain or dirt spot you may get on your gown on your wedding day.
Lock and Load
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Make sure your headpiece isn't going any place. Use an extra firm hold hair spray to hold a discreet pin curl. Anchor the headpiece to this with bobby pins.
Matching Mothers
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It can be a nice touch to have both mothers wearing similar gowns. If both mothers differ too much, then choose a similar pattern, color, or fabric for them both to wear.
Plan Your Salon Trips
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If you are able to, avoid shopping for your wedding dress on the weekends. Shopping during the week will prevent you fom having to wait to try on a gown or having to share a salesperson with someone else. If you cannot avoid shopping for your dress on the weekend, try to make your appointment the first in the day so you won't have to be delayed by a backed up salesperson.
Shape Up With Your Clothes
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Undergarments don't only help your gown fit, but they can also help mask any figure flaws you may have. This may make you look more toned or curvy than you really are. If you have questions about what you should where by way of undergarments, speak to your fitter and ask for suggestions. Salons often sell foundation pieces for the purpose of the bride purchasing what they need at dress ordering time.
Store It Safely
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After your gown has been cleaned and stuffed with tissue paper, it needs to be stored in a cool dry area to prevent light and moths getting to it. Using an attic or basement is not recomended, since the temperature in them is not usually regulated. Feel free to check on your gown periodically to make certain it is continuing to be in good shape.
Top Accents
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Opt for a gown that broadens your top half if you are a woman that is smaller up top and heavier on the bottom. Try a dress with full sleeves, padded shoulders, poofed sleeves, or a bodice accented with lace or beads. Lengthy bodices or a skirt with controlled fullness will place emphasis on your waist and off of your hips.
When to Try On Tuxes
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Have the groom-to-be and his groomsmen try on their tuxes before leaving the shop. This includes studs and cuff links. This permits adjustments to be made on the spot, and avoids any complications on your special day.
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| Tanning Tip |
| A self-tanner will provide more color and be more even when there is little buildup of dead skin cells. Every day for a week before using self-tanner you need to exfoliate. If applying self-tanner to your face, use a product containing alpha hydroxy two days beforehand. |
| Wedding Attire >> | |
| Shape Up With Your Clothes |
| Undergarments don't only help your gown fit, but they can also help mask any figure flaws you may have. This may make you look more toned or curvy than you really are. If you have questions about what you should where by way of undergarments, speak to your fitter and ask for suggestions. Salons often sell foundation pieces for the purpose of the bride purchasing what they need at dress ordering time. |
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| Registry Consideration |
| When choosing a store to have a gift registry in, take into consideration their return and exchange policies. The longer you have to return or exchange things the better, as you will probably be receiving gifts for some time after your big day, and you may not like the way something looks in your home after getting it there. |
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| Travel Off Peak |
| Plan on paying more money for your honeymoon if you are going during their peak season. Traveling during off-peak times will save you money on everything from rooming to airfare. It also means fewer crowds to contend with, but also less than desirable weather depending on where you are going. |
| Your Wedding >> | |
| PLANNING |
| Don't let anyone tell you that you have time for things. There is never enough time for anything. The earlier you plan and decide the easier it is for you in the long run. The less you will have to do before your wedding, and the happier and more relaxed you will be for your big day. |
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