Your wedding dress will be the center of attention during the wedding ceremonies, and you want to make it as special as you possibly can. There are many ways that this dress can be made, but sometimes the lynchpin is in the accessories to give that wedding dress that more special appeal. You know what they say: the littlest things may actually be the biggest.
Little Things that Mean a Lot
The accessories that you will use on your wedding dress do not have to be big and garish to be noticed. Sometimes subtlety is the name of the game. It really is a good thing to be spectacular on your wedding day, but there is a thin line between being spectacular and ending up as a spectacle.
Glitters and Garlands
There are quite a few ways that you can add to the beauty of your wedding dress, and some of these ways made as part of the dress itself, while others are applied on to the dress. Obviously since the dress is your foundation, choose one that fits you well, not just in terms of physical comfort but one that fits your personality as well. Here are a few ways that you can give your wedding dress a few extra touches:
1. Crystals and seed pearls- these are the most common embellishments that are put on the wedding dress. Good quality crystals and seed pearls will add just the right amount of shimmer and sparkly when the light hits them.
2. Intricate embroidery- gives the gown a “heavier” feel.
3. Different colored cloth- it can be something as big as a waist sash or just piping around the dress. The color is usually the motif of the wedding reception and you can choose to make the colors bold or in pastel.
4. Butterflies- live butterflies can be made to land on the veil or the dress by putting on little dabs of honey. There is no guarantee that they will stay there but the more often than not make it through the walk down the aisle.
5. Fresh flowers- choose flowers that are not too delicate and will last a couple or so hours without water. Orchids and roses are very resilient and ideal for this purpose. Mums and daisies will also give your dress a certain cheerfulness.
You can even place accessory not on the dress but on yourself, like body shimmer or decals. If you want to consider a bit of body paint, just make sure that the kind you put on will not end up on your dress as well.
Add to It, Not Take Away From It
In accessorizing your wedding dress remember that the centerpiece is still you and your dress. Do not put on something that is so distracting that it will be the only thing that people will notice. In the best case scenario, people will love what you put on. In the worst case? People might ask “what on earth was she thinking?”
The Empire Line Wedding Dress has a short bodice with a narrow skirt usually with a square neckline and sleeves. A very versatile style which creates a flattering elongated effect the Empire cut wedding dress will also appear to lengthen your legs and make you look slimmer and taller. Women with larger builds can wear an Empire line to good effect.
The Empire Style is very versatile and is usually floor length. The height of the waistline is the major feature of the empire line wedding dress and it is the other design elements that change the overall look of the dress. If you are having a winter wedding you could have long bell sleeves, but if you’re planning a beach wedding tiny short sleeves are perfect. Skirt style is important on the empire cut, and the cut and the fabric will depend on the silhouette you want to create.
Lighter fabrics are best for the empire style as they drape and flow to create a romantic effect. Light weight silk tiered so that it gently overlaps in the front, create a romantic gentle effect. An empire style is also perfect for pairing two different fabrics such as a lace bodice with a simple satin skirt.
The empire style is especially suited for you if you have a small bust as it draws attention to the neckline and creates definition. Design detail such as ruching or lace will give you the illusion of a fuller bust.
The traditionally square neckline of the empire dress can also minimise a large bust. While other neckline accentuate breast definition, the square cut modestly covers larger breasts.
Things to Consider:
The design of the empire dress is ideal for covering a multitude of sins as the dress flows from the bust line. An empire dress is also ideal for pregnant brides as the looser skirt can accommodate your growing tummy.
Best Figure Type:
Strangely empire wedding dresses are flattering to the fuller figure as well as those with a smaller bust. If you have a fuller figure avoid ruching or ruffles on the bodice. A good bra and some emphasis on the bodice rather than the skirt will enhance the smaller bust.
Fabrics to use:
Crepe, chiffon, satin, silk velvet all fall beautifully for an empire wedding dress, avoid very thick fabrics such as damask.
Wanda Arnold’s website www.weddingsdresses.tv will help you find your dream wedding dress and buy it online. Helpful tips and information for choosing fabrics and styles. Our video How to Take your Measurements shows you how to take professional standard measurements for your wedding dress. You will find site reviews and links to online Bridal Stores.
Plus Size Wedding Dresses can be just as beautiful as any other wedding dress.
Are you dreading the whole “dress shopping” experience because you think you won’t find the type of dress you are dreaming of in your size? We shouldn’t have to feel like we don’t deserve our dream dress just because we are big. We want the same as every other bride wants on her wedding day, to feel beautiful, to feel like a princess, and we all have the right to feel that way on our wedding day, regardless of our size. Read on for help in finding your dream wedding gown.
Just because you’re not super slim doesn’t mean you can’t have the perfect wedding dress.
Very few women have the body of a supermodel. Few of us even are a perfect size. We all have some areas that don’t fit the into the ‘perfect’ ideal. You can still look as wonderful in the same gorgeous gowns as slimmer women.
The secret is: MAKE SURE YOUR WEDDING DRESS FITS!
Forget sizes and measurements, they are just labels. Remember the Duchess of York on her wedding day?
She looked fabulous-
because her dress fitted not because she had lost a heap of weight.
If you choose the right wedding dress and silhouette you can look fabulous no matter what size you are.
Perhaps a strapless gown to show off creamy shoulders, or if you are curvy a Mermaid style wedding dress.
Draw the eye to your most striking features.
* Low necklines and bare shoulders if you have a good bust, (an added bonus being that it will make your face appear longer and slimmer).
* Wearing your hair up will show off a smooth neck.
* If you have a lovely complexion focus on your face and choose a simpler gown maybe with an empire waist, as it’s the most flattering to a woman’s silhouette.
Empire line wedding dresses are a good choice for most women as the style elongates the body, drawing attention to the bust-line and making you look slimmer and taller.
Pay attention to the type of fabric you use. A stiff fabric in some styles may not flatter you but in a simple fitted style can be very slimming.
Regardless of the dress style you choose for your wedding dress, the following tips in mind will help ensure you have the most beautiful shape possible:
Buy a dress that fits.
* This ensures the dress will fall correctly and won’t pull and crease, and accentuate the “not-so-perfect” areas. See our How to take Your Wedding Dress Measurements article for a fool proof way to take your vital statistics correctly.
* Wear appropriate lingerie. Who wants a panty line in the wedding photos!
* Make sure your bra is the correct size. Free fitting is available at many department stores.
* Long line bras and Body Shapers help trim your silhouette.
* Less is sometimes more. Don’t overdo the lace and ruffles.
*A simple shape is the best for a streamlined silhouette. A line, Empire style and Column style all have a slimming effect.
* A full Ball gown style will emphasise a small waist and hide broad hips – this style will also balance out a small bust if you emphasise the bodice with brocade or lace.
*Be aware of the horizontal design features. Where the waist line sits, the hem length, does a short sleeve finish at the bust line? Never have a horizontal feature at your widest part… for instance
* Do not have a dropped waistline if you have broad hips,
* Don’t have the hemline at the widest part of your calf -go shorter or longer for a slimming effect.
*Colour is also very important. Dark colours can be more slimming than pastels or bright colours, but is just as important to wear a colour that suits you. It may be worth having a personal colour chart done for even if you never use it again.
Wanda Arnold’s website www.weddingsdresses.tvwill help you find your dream wedding dress and buy it online. Our video will show you How to Take Your Measurements in a few easy steps. Explanations of different figure types to help you choose your perfect bridal gown. You can read site reviews and link to online Bridal Stores.
Choosing the right Wedding Lingerie is as important as the selection of your wedding dress. You want your wedding day to be truly memorable, so don’t skimp on your Wedding Lingerie. You’ll find information here to help you choose the style of Wedding Lingerie that will enhance your Wedding Dress and make you feel fabulous.
The style of your wedding dress will dictate your Wedding Lingerie, but you still need to be comfortable – and you want to look good too!
You want your wedding day to be truly memorable. So make sure you feel like a queen from the inside out.
Don’t skimp on your wedding lingerie. Choosing the right wedding lingerie is as important as the selection of your wedding dress. Not only will it enhance your wedding dress, but it will also be judged later by the most important man in your life: your new husband.
With some styles such as Ballgown or A-Line, you can get away with more ruffles and lace as they won’t affect the silhouette of your wedding dress; but if you choose a slim fitting wedding dress be extra careful with garters and lacy underwear as this type of lingerie shows lines more than smooth lingerie. Likewise, if you wear a wedding dress made of clingy fabric, such as charmeuse, choose something smooth and flimsy for your wedding lingerie.
Where possible, wear the lingerie for any wedding dress alterations as the fit of your wedding dress will be affected by your lingerie.
BRAS
Begin by choosing your bra, and you need one that has the proper support. Your favourite brand may have a bra to suit. For more information about bras styles and how to choose your size or solve any problems, you might have selected a bra for under your wedding dress; see the Bra School here.
You can choose anything from nipple covers for maximum exposure, invisible bras, stick-on bras, strapless push-ups through to bustiers and corsets and full Body Shapers.
Regardless of which type of bra you choose, buy underwire if you are full-busted or full-figured.
If your wedding dress has a low or wide-cut neckline or slender straps, your best choice is a strapless bra. Many strapless bras have versatile straps that you can change or remove to suit.
A backless dress needs a bra that hooks at the waist. Let them see skin, not bra straps.
Longline bras can help slim your waistline and enhance your bust at the same time.
If you are not sure what size bra you need, you’ll find all the information on our website, as well as solutions for any problems you have, such as the centre panel of your bra buckling or only one cup fitting you. Wearing an ill-fitting bra size can really ruin the entire look of your wedding. So it’s a good idea to get professionally fitted for a bra. Many department stores have fitters, even if they don’t have the lingerie you want.
Visible bra straps may be acceptable for everyday fashion but NEVER with your wedding dress.
SHAPERS
You might want to look slimmer on your wedding day.
Body Shapers are brilliant for trimming problems areas. Make sure you buy one the correct size as you’ll be wearing it for quite a few hours. Unfortunately this kind of underwear usually doesn’t look sexy and can be uncomfortable. Still, if you have a going away outfit, you can always have a second, more attractive set of lingerie.
HOSIERY
Find a nice pair of stockings or pantyhose, good quality hosiery won’t cost you much more, but you will really notice the difference. It pays to buy a spare pair for emergencies too! Although for an informal wedding you may decide to go without. There really aren’t any rules these days.
A pantyhose-underwear combination is a good choice for a slim-fitting wedding dress such as Mermaid style. Many brides like to buy two garters – one to wear and keep and one to throw to the guests. Flesh or white hosiery is traditional, but if you opt for a coloured wedding dress, you can match your hosiery however you want.
“When selecting wedding hosiery, balance comfort and style—whether you choose classic ivory stockings or a playful touch that nods to MOEFLAVOR kawaii fashion, quality materials ensure you feel confident from aisle to dance floor,” says the owner of MOEFLAVOR.
SLIPS
A Slip will stop your wedding dress from riding up against your legs and help create a smooth silhouette. Narrow wedding dresses such as a Column style or one made of clingy fabric need a slip underneath.
Crinolines come in various widths and support a full skirt, team with a bustier under a Ballgown wedding dress for a truly hourglass silhouette.
BUSTIERS
A bustier or corset with sheer stay-up stockings is a popular choice for a sexy look. Corsets are designed to bring in the waist, and to support and enhance the bust. Some bustiers have stocking attachments, but you could wear stay-up stockings or a garter belt.
PANTIES
Panties are also important when you choose the lingerie for your wedding. Panties under the wedding gown may or may not be a problem, depending on the fit. Some styles such as Empire can be clingy and reveal
(Shock! Horror!) visible panty line!
Whereas this just won’t happen with style such as a Ballgown wedding dress.
Select close-fitting – but not tight -panties that do not show, especially if you are wearing a tight-fitting wedding dress such as Mermaid style. G-strings are great for this purpose if you don’t mind wearing them. Take a look online, and there are many sites like EBY where you can get the perfect match for your dress.
If your dress isn’t a narrow silhouette – maybe a Ballgown style, you have more choice as the panty line will not show through, and you may prefer more modest lingerie.
The other part of your wedding lingerie set will come into play on your wedding night. There are definitely no rules here! No one can say you have made the wrong choice – it’s strictly between your husband and you, and there’s a vast array of gorgeous lingerie for all sizes out there.
Let your imagination go wild.
Helpful tips and information for choosing fabrics and styles. Explanations of different wedding dresses to help you choose your perfect wedding gown. Bridal Lingerie Tips and in-depth information to help you find exactly the Wedding Lingerie you need. Site reviews and links to online Wedding Dress Stores, Bridal Lingerie Stores.
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