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Petite Elegance: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Flower Girl Dresses for Your Special Day!

I was a flower girl at my uncle’s wedding when I was very young. Even though that was decades ago, I still remember the long pink satin dress I wore. The dress was nothing like my usual dresses. Maybe that’s why I can still remember it. Your flower girl can have special fond memories of her dress and participating in your wedding. Designers have beautiful and affordable flower girl dresses. You don’t have to select a second-hand dress to get a dress to fit within your wedding budget.

Many flower girl dresses are predominantly white. They may have a coloured ribbon around the waist or embellishments. One of the cute white flower girl dresses has little pink roses on the skirt. The poufy skirts can give the flower girl the look and the feeling of being a little storybook princess.

If you prefer the dress to be a pretty colour rather than white, there are many options. Some current flower girl dresses are in vibrant colours such as purple, light blue, coral, and pink. The colour of the flower girl dress might incorporate the wedding colours.

Some of the dresses have a very simple silhouette. Others have an exaggerated princess appearance with a large, voluminous skirt. Some flower girl dress skirts are layers of light, gauze-like fabric. If a very young girl is to be a flower girl, the bride might want to avoid delicate fabrics, which could become easily damaged.

When planning a wedding, it may be tempting to buy the flower girl dress early in the wedding planning process to have that task finished. However, a young girl might outgrow a dress before the wedding if the dress is purchased too far in advance. A couple of months before the wedding should be time to address any concerns with fit while avoiding a lengthy wait that could make the dress too small.

While the flower girl’s parents typically purchase the dress, not everyone knows this tradition. Also, you may want to buy the dress as a gesture to the parents. When you ask the parents if their daughter can be your flower girl, address the payment issue, so there are no misunderstandings. Let them know if you will pay for the dress.

Consider the season and the venue when selecting a flower girl dress. The dress should be seasonal and comfortable for the time of year and location of the wedding. A flower girl’s dress doesn’t usually match the dresses of the bridesmaids. Typically, the flower girl dress is selected to complement the bridesmaids’ dresses and go along with the overall theme of the wedding.

For more information about wedding planning and choosing the best dresses for the big day, browse the Best for Bride blog for ideas and helpful tips.

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Footwear Fantasy: Elevate Your Wedding Look with Unique Shoe Accessories!

On your wedding day, you want to be a stunning bride – one whom the guests will keep their eyes on, and not yawn at! To make this happen, planning your wedding day look precisely, up to the smallest of details is necessary.

Although your wedding shoes will be hidden under your long flowing gown for most of the day, your guests will still have glimpses of it as you walk down the aisle, or dance at the reception. So, make sure you have them notice your dainty feet dazzling with pretty touches that you have added to your wedding shoes.

Look at these shoe accessories that can do this without breaking the bank.

Shoe clips

Dress up a simple, white or ivory shoe that you bought at a bargain with pretty and unusual shoe clips. These accessories will add the required drama and take your shoe from blah to wow!

You can choose anything from flowers and silky satin bows to round glitzy brooches and sparkling crystals or gems to add those finishing touches to your shoes, and you will have a unique pair of shoes. To use your wedding shoes on another occasion, you have to remove the shoe clip and it is back to it’s original look.

Sparkling crystals

If you want a glamorous shoe, but all the sparkling ones are over-budget, how about customizing one yourself? You could also consider this option if the ones you come across are too sparkly for your taste, or don’t create the desired impact.

Shimmering crystals in all colors and sizes are available, and you can buy ones that you like. You can even choose your shoe decoration charms in colors other than white, to add extra bling to your look. Glue them all over your shoe for a super-sparkly effect, or confine it to just the heel or the toes, if you prefer a sophisticated look.

White is out, let’s color it in

More and more brides are looking for different ways to ensure their wedding look is unique. If you have chosen a traditional white wedding gown, but want to color some personality into your overall look, how about wearing your wedding shoes in a different shade?

While you can find many colours, you could also dye your shoe to match your wedding palette. When you are going with colour, make it as bright as possible, so it pops. Those fleeting glimpses of your wedding shoes while you circle the dance floor, will be spectacular and definitely noticed this way.

If you want colour, but don’t want to go all the way with it, you could consider having just the sole coloured with a coloured shoe sole kit. Girls who love little details will love shoe stickers that say “I Do.” These are also available in glitter or different colours to stick on your shoe soles if this is what will add an element of surprise to your feet.

With shoe accessories, your options are endless. It is not just about finding a budget-friendly option, it is also about creating your unique look. For more exciting wedding tips and advice, visit us at Best for Bride.

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The Ultimate Guide to Rehearsal Dinners

Typically, it is up to the groom’s family to plan and pay for the rehearsal dinner. Because the bride and her family will be mostly consumed with the wedding planning process, this is normally planned by the mother of the groom.

Some brides do not see the rehearsal dinner as an important part of the wedding. However, this is a great time to celebrate with the wedding party and to enjoy each other’s company before the big day. You will also need the time to practice for your wedding as well.

Budget

The first thing that must be decided when planning a rehearsal dinner is the budget that you have to work with. This will help to guide the remainder of the planning process. Usually, the more people that are planning to attend the rehearsal dinner, the larger your budget will need to be, so make sure that you have a guest list in mind when planning the rehearsal dinner.

Theme

Some decide that a theme is necessary for the wedding rehearsal, but this is not a requirement. If you are choosing a theme, you should select one that works with the wedding, but does not overshadow it. It may be helpful if you talk the theme over with the bride, because she may prefer something that completely contrasts with the theme of her wedding.

Venue

Next, you should select a venue. Sometimes, the best place to have the rehearsal dinner is at the wedding venue because this will make it easier for practicing purposes. However, many people also choose a location that is separate from the wedding planning process in order to make the rehearsal dinner special and unique. You may even make the decision to simply rent a special room at a local restaurant as well, but remember to plan ahead if this is the case.

Food

Finally, you should decide what food will work the best for the dinner. You will probably want to talk this over with the bride so that you can make sure that the food you select will be something that she enjoys. Choosing a restaurant is a simple process because you will not need to worry with preparing food or having it brought in. However, if you choose to cater the event or prepare the food yourself, make sure that you have plenty for everyone and that there are plenty of dishes and serving utensils available.

Conclusion

The rehearsal dinner can be a fun event to be enjoyed by the entire wedding party. If you are planning a rehearsal dinner, be sure to consider the items above when you are going through the planning process. By planning ahead and developing a to do list, you will be able to eliminate much of the stress that is normally associated with rehearsal dinner planning

Don’t forget to stop by Best for Bride for all of your wedding day needs. They will be able to help you select the perfect attire for the wedding day and even a special dress to wear for the rehearsal dinner.

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Pretty in Pink: Beautiful Pink Wedding Dresses

The white wedding dress is not the only option for today’s brides. While some brides prefer to select a colored gown for a second wedding, even first-time brides are choosing colored wedding dresses. Pink wedding dresses can be entirely pink or have pink accents on a white or silvery gray dress. They can be stunning and romantic. Before selecting the white wedding dress, consider a beautiful pink wedding dress.

Mori Lee is a designer who has a wedding dress available in a subtle pink blush color. The skirt of the wedding gown is pink tulle with lace appliqués and hand-cut petals. Among the Jasmine bridal dresses is a misty pink satin gown with a jeweled embroidered bodice and tiffany train. Sophia Tolli has a romantic lace ball gown wedding dress in vintage rose color. A unique feature of this dress is the black embroidery that is reminiscent of antique lace. Another Sophia Tolli wedding dress has beautiful rose embroidery.

Alfred Angelo has some wedding dresses with soft pink underlay behind the lace skirts. These dresses are part of the Alfred Angelo Modern Vintage collection. In the Alfred Angelo Disney Bridal Dress collection, elegant pink is a warming touch to several of the designs. A Sleeping Beauty inspired dress has soft pink tulle in the skirt and handmade rose at the bottom of the bodice. Another Sleeping Beauty wedding dress has a collection of small pink roses at the bodice. These pink satin flowers are sweet and romantic.

Beautiful Brides Plus has designed some gorgeous pink wedding dresses. Some of their pink dresses are entirely a soft pink with wonderful embroidery and lace details. Beautiful Brides Plus makes wedding dresses in regular and plus sizes.

There are many ways to include pink in the bride’s appearance on that special day. Brides who want the traditional white wedding gown but also want that romantic pink also can have a custom made wedding dress with pink accents. Some brides like the all-white dress with pink roses in their bouquet. The bride also could have touches of pink in her wedding jewelry or a small pink rose in her hair.

Not all pink wedding gowns are examples in elegance. Sadly, some look like the bride rolled in Pepto-Bismal or is covered in bright pink and fuchsia streamers and gaudy satin flowers. There are some gorgeous bold pink wedding dresses. Some designers have made some gorgeous bold pink dresses that look celebratory. However, many less successful designs look like a prom dress gone wrong.

Many modern designers are experimenting with pink. Alan Hannah created a fabulous blush gown in their 2015 wedding dress collection. It is a strapless gown with a blush silk organza skirt. The bodice is a unique hand-painted silk of a matching pink floral design.

For more tips for selecting the perfect wedding dress, visit the blog at Best for Bride. You will find some helpful advice on everything from engagement photos to thank you notes.