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Dazzle on D day Or The wedding bells a ringing

wedding planning

The union of two soul mates encompasses the basic idea of a wedding. It is definitely a very special occasion in the lives of the people opting to vow for a life of togetherness. The day ought to be memorable one, not only in the lives of the two people involved but also for all present at the time. Therefore it is essential that you dress accordingly at your wedding. A picture says a thousand words.

Bridal Gown

Short Wedding Dress

   The dress you wear on the day should stylish, appealing to the eye and thus completely etched in the minds of everyone for a long time to come. It moreover has to be the dress you will look at your best in one of the most memorable days of your life. Thus one can say that choosing a particular dress for such a special occasion can be a little stressful on the mind. But with the set ideas on how you want to look and what exactly it is that you are searching for on the day, finding that fairytale dress might not seem all that difficult after all. As seen above the lady on the left looks ravishing in the traditional long white gown while one could also go in for the unconventional short sexy wedding dress.

 Royal Wedding Cake

Flower Wedding Cake

Wedding cakes are another of the more important aspects of a wedding. Wedding cakes come in a variety of designs, sizes, shapes, colours and flavours. The design of your wedding cake should ideally represent the theme of your wedding. If it is a day affair then cakes such as the one shown in the left hand panel would be more suited to the affair. The Moroccan Pillow Case is a classic example of a well decorated and tasty cake for your special wedding day. While the Frangipanis Bouquet represented in the right hand side of the panel reflects the typically quirky and light hearted mood for your wedding day gathering.

 bridesmaid dresses

It might be the special day for the bride but it is equally important for the bridesmaids to look stunning for the occasion. The bridesmaids could wear dresses which are different from one another’s or sport a common colour or theme to highlight the special bride on her special day. The picture shows how the bride looks at her most beautiful flanked by her bridesmaids on both sides.

A marriage is made in heaven, they say. Make that special day last in your memories for many more years to come in the future. It is for you to dazzle on the special day of yours. For more information visit our site www.BestForBride.com.

 

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Be Selective With Your Wedding Dress

Who does not want to be gorgeous and beautiful at the most important occasion in their life? Wedding is such an event of anybody’s life when everybody wants to look good. Without a perfect wedding dress, a bride won’t get her ultimate look. You need to select an outfit which suits your body best. You may be perplexed by a dress on a hanger but it may not look so good on your. It may be not from a high fashion world but it needs to look best on you. Finding out a perfect wedding dress is the real challenge for a bride. It’s better to devote a considerable amount of time for this search on your own and let others involve for rest of arrangements.

Mori Lee Dresses

First and foremost you need to be sure about your body shape. Whether you belong to hourglass, D-Shape, Pear-Shape, Full-Figured, Petite, Tall and Thin, Broad Shoulders, Full Breasts, and Full Arms you need to decide first while selecting your bridal gown.   If you are looking for a dress that really makes a statement of style, be careful while selecting your dress. Most brides want to look different with their wedding dress. Follow the tips to get the best and look unique:

  • Focus On The Theme Of Wedding:

Apart from being selective according to your figure, you need to follow the theme of your wedding. If your approach is traditional, you need to go for traditional wedding dress. If you follow a modern theme, you need to look modern through your attire also. Wedding dresses for both the bride and the groom must complement the décor of the place.

Sophia Tolli Bridal Gowns

  • Consider The Season Of Your Wedding:

It’s better to consider the season of your wedding and plan to wear accordingly. Moreover, the time is also a factor. If it’s a day ceremony, plan according to that. It won’t be a good idea to wear a bright and very rich kind of a dress. It’s better to go for sophisticated one.

Alfred Angelo Disney Bridals

  • Give Priority To Your Personality:

Whatever the look may be but you should give priority to your personality. It’s better to choose a dress that suits with your personality enhancing your beauty as well. A normal bride can never be comfortable with an extremely fashionable dress or vis-e vis. Wedding dress should not uncomfort your gesture that matters most. You need to be smiling and attending to the guests and a dress should not be a constraint for that.

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How to create your dream wedding in your own back garden

dream wedding in your own back garden

If your dream wedding venue is in fact your own back yard then live the dream and just go for it. Your garden can be transformed into a gorgeous wedding reception right outside your door. You’ll save money, feel comfortable in your surroundings and have a wedding that is totally unique to you. From the ceremony to the reception here are my tips for the perfect wedding in your own back garden:

Prepare for all weather

Marrying outdoors in the UK comes with its fair share of risks- mostly weather related ones. It usually doesn’t matter what time of year it is the weather is notoriously unpredictable. However marrying in summer is your best bet for a dry sunny day. Even if there are showers the heat in July or August generally dries things out again quickly.

You and your guests will need shelter either from rain or from high sun so hire a marquee or hang a covering from the side of the house out over the garden in a gazebo-esque style. You don’t need to use this area for the entirety of the day if the weather is fine. Make this the dining space, which can be used for all other activity in the event of rain. Hire flooring to reduce the impact of many feet on soft grass or you’ll quickly end up with muddy shoes and a ruined lawn.

Another factor to prepare for is the wind. Even a light breeze can disrupt things such as your hair or have all the ladies clinging to the bottom of their dresses. Decorations, including table clothes, should be secured tightly. Choose a dress that hangs well. Dresses with beading tend to hang well and stay put in the wind. However you don’t have to compromise on design; instead have your seamstress sow small weights into the hem of your dress and those of your brides’ maids’. FYI this is the secret to why Coco Chanel’s famous suit always falls so nicely.

The ceremony

Be aware that a wedding in your garden isn’t legally binding (at least not in England). You’ll also need to organise the registry portion of the wedding which most couples choose to arrange for the day before or the morning of their ceremony. This is fairly straight forward; notify your local registry in good time that you are getting married. Marriage banns still have to be displayed for 15 days prior to the wedding. You can apply for your marriage certificate online. You then need to go to the registry office at your appointed time with your fiancé and your witnesses to perform the formalities.

Once these basic practicalities have been accounted for you can get on with the dream wedding of your own design. Make the most of your garden and pick the most intimate spot to hold a blessing. If you have an area of trees, stream or water feature set yourselves close to this spot. If you don’t have a focal point then you could commission a leafy bower to be made as a backdrop.

Rather than placing chairs all over the lawn in formal rows, simply arrange your guests around or in front of you, standing to view the blessing. Blessings are generally shorter than traditional church ceremonies so your guests shouldn’t get tired but it’s a good idea to provide chairs for elderly or infirm guests.

Don’t forget the power

Even if your garden is close to your main house you’ll need a dedicated power supply for the outdoor wedding reception. Don’t simply use extension cords passed through windows and doors; this isn’t safe for a number of reasons. Firstly you need special extension cords for outdoor use and secondly you may overload the plug board with the demands of your reception.

You need power for lights, music, the bar and potentially the catering. Generator rental is pretty much the only way to go if you don’t want to be left in the dark. Ask the hire company about how noisy the generator will be-old models are very loud. Try to account for everything that will require power and then convey this to the hire company, they should be able to advise on the best package for your needs.

When setting up make sure all wires are safely out of the way. In the dark these can be very hazardous!

Food and drinks

Now that you’ve got a generator organised making provisions for keeping food and drink hot or cold is much simpler. You can now hire a mobile bar equipt with refrigeration units and your caterers can bring hot cupboards and fridges.

Choose a dining style that suits the informality of an outdoor wedding. You could have a buffet but this tends to take up a lot of space and means your guests have to queue for food. Instead arrange for food to be placed on the tables in large sharing bowls and on platters so that guests are still helping themselves but remain seated. This is a very social style of dining that should get all your guests interacting with each other.

An outdoor summer wedding is crying out for light wholesome food like Mediterranean or Middle Eastern spiced meat and fish served alongside substantial salads.

To drink, provide chilled bottles of white wine and Mexican or Spanish bottled beers to keep everyone refreshed. Traditional cloudy lemonade is an appropriate summer soft drink. If hiring a mobile bar the hire company will provide a list of their regular drinks. Ask if they can accommodate some signature cocktails made with your favourite tipple e.g. whiskey or gin based cocktails.

Entertainment

Provide something to do at your drinks reception. Lawn games are a perfect accompaniment to an outdoor wedding and won’t cost much to implement. Boules, ring toss and giant chess can either be hired or made.

Speeches form part of your entertainment. Most couples choose to schedule these for just after dinner while everyone is still seated. It’ll be more entertaining for you if you don’t know what is going to be said so trust your speakers and don’t ask for a sneak peak. The set up for your band will also be useful for the speeches. In an outdoor setting it can be harder to hear as voices get lost in the wide space so make sure that even if the dining space is small that speeches are made with a microphone. Your vows and any readings during the ceremony would also benefit from microphones.

Mori Lee Sping 2013 Bridal Gown

Position the band or DJ near to the dining area then after dinner move your guests onto the lawn so the dining area can be cleared to create a dance floor (remember the flooring I recommended earlier). Dance the night away!