No matter how beautiful a wedding dress is, it will never look the same on different body types. This is why it’s so important to select a wedding dress for your body type. We come in all different shapes and sizes, and thankfully there are a variety of dress silhouettes available so we can quickly … Continue reading How To Choose The Best Wedding Dress For Your Body Type
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The Importance of Choosing The Right Wedding Dress
Wedding Q & A – Can A Bride Be Overdressed For Her Own Wedding?
Wedding Q & A – Can A Bride Be Overdressed For Her Own Wedding?
Q. - The importance of choosing the right wedding dress: Can a bride be overdressed for her own wedding? A. - While some may say, “She’s the bride, she can wear whatever wedding dress or otherwise dress however she wants,” (and technically they are right), it is possible for a bride to be overdressed (or … Continue reading
Wedding Q & A – Can A Bride Be Overdressed For Her Own Wedding?
Top 5 Mistakes Brides Make While Shopping for Her Wedding Gown
Wedding dress shopping is exciting, and it should be fun and stress-free. But there are a few things to avoid to make the experience as joyful (and productive) as possible. 1. Bringing an Entourage This is probably the most common mistake when wedding dress shopping. Sure, you want to share this adventure with your mom, … Continue reading Top 5 Mistakes Brides Make While Shopping for Her Wedding Gown
Ordering Your Wedding Gown Online
Even the act of ordering your wedding dress is exciting. There probably isn’t a wedding related item that holds a greater importance or personal connection to a bride than her wedding dress. More time and emotion is usually invested in shopping for wedding dresses than in any other part of the celebration. Because of its … Continue reading Ordering Your Wedding Gown Online
Wedding Gown Glossary
Photo credit: latteda Wedding gowns have a language all their own. To help you "talk the talk" when you're visiting bridal salons, here is a wedding gown glossary of several of the most common terms. Wedding Gown Glossary GOWN SILHOUETTES A-Line A dress fitted at the bodice and gradually flares from the waist to the … Continue reading Wedding Gown Glossary
Choosing Your Wedding Gown – To Minimize Wide Hips
Best Wedding Dress For Wide Hips The fullness of a ball gown will help to accentuate your waist while hiding hips. An A-line gown will also do the trick. Drop waists or basque waists can make you look bottom-heavy. https://weddingsfromtheheartblog.net/2016/02/16/top-5-mistakes-brides-make-while-shopping-for-her-wedding-gown/ Instead, try gowns with lovely detailing on the bodice or an off-the-shoulder neckline that will … Continue reading Choosing Your Wedding Gown – To Minimize Wide Hips
Choosing Your Wedding Gown – To Slim a Full Waist
Best Wedding Dress For A Full Waist A drop or empire waist, or an A-line dress will add curves. https://weddingsfromtheheartblog.net/2014/01/21/4-ways-to-stay-on-budget-with-your-wedding-gown/ Also look for detailing around the neckline which will draw the eye to the upper part of your body. Avoid dresses that are fitted at your natural waistline. Hearts, Joy, Love! Jean Follow my blog … Continue reading Choosing Your Wedding Gown – To Slim a Full Waist
Choosing Your Wedding Gown – For an Hourglass Figure
Best Wedding Dress For An Hourglass Figure This figure has a natural balance - show it off! Many different silhouettes - sheath, trumpet, a-line - will look fabulous on you. Choosing the right neckline and waistline are key. Avoid high necklines, as open necklines like an off-the-shoulder are more flattering. https://weddingsfromtheheartblog.net/2015/08/12/wedding-gown-glossary/ Accentuate your waist with … Continue reading Choosing Your Wedding Gown – For an Hourglass Figure
Choosing Your Wedding Gown – For a Petite Figure
Best Wedding Dress For A Petite Figure A gown with a subtle silhouette, such as an a-line or a sheath delicately adds length to a petite figure. An empire waist will also elongate a small frame. https://weddingsfromtheheartblog.net/2010/04/30/strapless-wedding-gown/ Keep any detailing small and subtle as large decorations will be overwhelming. Depending on the fullness, even long … Continue reading Choosing Your Wedding Gown – For a Petite Figure
4 Ways to Stay on Budget with Your Wedding Gown
You want to stay on budget with your wedding dress, but how to do that? Here are 4 ways to save money on a wedding dress. Figure out your wedding gown budget before going to the salon, and then only try on gowns that fall within that range. Be very careful before purchasing a dress … Continue reading 4 Ways to Stay on Budget with Your Wedding Gown