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How to choose the Best Wedding Jewelry

Choosing jewelry for your wedding can be a fun thing to shop for. However, you will want to look for jewelry that matches both your wedding theme and your personality and that looks great with your wedding dress. Below are some tips that will help you do just that.

Only Wear it if you Need it

While it may be tempting to purchase jewelry to wear simply for the sake of wearing jewelry, there are many times when you will not need it at all. For dresses that have a lot of sequins, pearls or diamonds as well as dresses that have high necks and long sleeves, jewelry may not look the best with the design. In these instances, it is best to avoid wearing jewelry and allow the dress to stand alone instead.

Enhance…Don’t Hide

You will never want to hide your dress with jewelry. Instead, you should look to enhance the beauty of it with specific pieces instead. For example, if you have a low neckline, a long necklace or ear rings may complement it nicely. Also if you have short sleeves or a lack of sleeves, a bracelet may work nicely as well.

Mimic your Dress

If your dress has a specific design, such as pearls or color gems, it may be a good idea to select pieces of jewelry that will work with the design. Of course, you should never overdo it, but if you are able to add to the beauty of the dress by adding some coordinating pieces of jewelry, go for it.

Consider your Hairstyle

Another factor that you should consider when choosing your jewelry is the hairstyle that you will be selecting. If you are wearing your hair down, for example, different jewelry may work better than if you were to wear it up with beads placed inside of it. The most important thing to remember is that every piece of jewelry that you select should complement your dress in some way. The look that you choose is intended to show you off rather than camouflage you.

Be yourself

Finally, your jewelry should show off your personality as well. It is important that you feel comfortable in what you are wearing because you will be the center of attention on your wedding day. If you are someone who enjoys simple jewelry rather than something lavish, be sure that you select simple pieces.

Conclusion

Your wedding day is very special and you will want to look your best. One way to do this is to make sure that the jewelry that you select will help you look and feel fantastic. There are many different styles to choose from and you will find that you can easily match your wedding dress, regardless of the style that you have in mind.

Best for Bride

Best for Bride is a wedding store that can help you to choose all of your wedding day supplies. They can help you coordinate your wedding jewelry with your wedding dress so that you know you will always look your best.

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DIY Wedding Thank You Cards

Handmade thank you cards do not need to be complicated or costly to be sensational. Simplicity is best. By keeping the design simple, the couple can create the cards together without added stress. Also, a simple design looks more polished and professional. Here are some ideas for simple designs for DIY wedding thank you cards.

Craft stores sell blank greeting cards and envelopes. These are easy to use as a foundation for the handmade wedding thank you cards. Using these cards allows the couple to skip the process of cutting and folding cardstock.

The craft stores also sell many useful items for creating cards. You can create your own design by selecting a large rubberstamp or a set of stamps as well as the ink. The scrapbook section of many craft stores have a wide selection of stamps as well as inks and other embellishments you could use.

A favorite photograph of the couple can be used as the front of a postcard. Simply cut white cardstock to create a border around the photograph. Attach the photo to the cardstock with double-sided tape. The thank you message can be written on the back of the photograph postcard. One couple wore their thank you message in the photo. They dressed in t-shirts that said “Thank You!” One t-shirt said “Thank you,” while the other had the exclamation point.

Colorful yarn can be used to decorate the front of the handmade card. An easy design of flowers or “Thank You” can be outlined in yarn on each card. You can create a template out of cardboard and trace the template on each card. Then, add glue along the traced lines and add the yarn.

Using paper cutouts are an easy way to make a sophisticated card. A cutout card uses two colors that complement each other, usually two shades of the same color. For example, the chosen design might be a flower cut from a dark rose color on a lighter pink background. Sunflowers on two shades of yellow would make a nice, cheery card.

Patterned scrapbooking paper could be used for the background behind the cutout of the DIY wedding thank you cards. An easy way to create a cute thank you card is to choose a light colored cardstock and a patterned paper that has the same color in it. Cut and fold a piece of cardstock for a card or postcard. Cut the desired shape for your paper cutout from another piece of the cardstock. Cut a piece of the patterned paper slightly smaller than the front of the card so that the cardstock becomes a border for the patterned paper. Use double-sided tape or glue to attach the patterned paper to the card. Then, add the cutout on top of the patterned paper.

A thank you email or digital greeting card is considered a violation of wedding etiquette. If crafts are not a fun project for you, consider ordering personalized Thank You cards online. Some websites allow you to create cards with a wedding photo or photograph from your honeymoon on the front of the thank you cards.

For more DIY wedding tips and other fun wedding ideas, browse the Best for Bride blog. The blog contains information to help make wedding planning more relaxing and enjoyable.

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Your guide to planning a formal wedding ceremony

After a brief spell of laid-back, casual style weddings, more and more couples are once again opting for formal weddings. Also known as black-tie weddings or white-glove worthy weddings, this classic form is slowly growing in popularity, and this is why. The elegance of having a luxurious wedding with all the details right, is very tempting. When you know that traditions never go out of style, is a better reason required,to choose it as your event style?

If you want sophistication and style to set the tone at your wedding, a fantastic formal wedding may be beckoning you. Here, we look at the essentials to plan such an event, and help you determine if this is indeed, what you want.

Step everything up a notch, including the budget

The venue will have to be classic and stunning; think along the lines of a castle, historical site or country club resort. The décor will involve lavish decorations and dramatic centerpieces. The guest list is usually large (certainly more than 100), and the reception will be formal and sit-down style. The bar should feature top-class wines and classic cocktails.

Everything from the perfect invitation to a fantastic cake and even your wedding favors and vehicle to leave the venue, should look and feel formal. So, aim for this option only if your budget is on the higher side.

Attire of the couple and all the others

Formal affairs require everyone to adhere to a strict black-tie dress code. Your wedding gown, as well as those of your bridesmaids would have to look formal, and all the men should be in tuxedos.

Ball gowns have always been the traditional favorite for brides, but you can opt for other styles as long as they are full-length gowns. Your gown should ideally feature at least a cathedral train, and a veil would be appropriate.

Your bridesmaids should also be dressed in classic patterns. These weddings normally involve more bridesmaids and ushers than regular weddings do. All your wedding guests will have to appear in formal wear, and you will have to specify this in your wedding invitation.

Decor, cake and Flowers

Choose to decorate the venue elegantly, and in classic style. Employ stylish flower arrangements, candle lights and lush textiles like silk and satin to create a magnificent setting. Roses, stephanotis and orchids are flowers suitable for the ceremony.

The wedding cake is usually a classic three-tier cake, with elegant elements like ribbons, flowers, beads or textures adorning it. You can choose round or square, or for a more contemporary touch choose a hexagon cake. Do not choose a pastel palette or the whimsical topsy-turvy cake design, as it is inappropriate for this type of ceremony.

Keep up the style, but don’t tone down the fun

A vintage car like a Rolls Royce, or stylish limousines are ideal choices to carry you to and from the venue. Although a black-tie wedding may seem very prim and proper, remember that it can still be lots of fun. Get a lively band or orchestra, celebrate in full swing, have some interesting photographs taken and have a blast.

For more wedding tips, as well as to pick the perfect wedding dress for the occasion, check out the collection at Best for Bride.

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Redefining Elegance: The Bold Choice of Dressing Bridesmaids in White!

If you thought that white was for the bride, it is no longer the case. Ever since Kate Middleton introduced us to her bridal entourage in white, it’s been a hit and more celebrities have followed suit.

One reason why white isn’t usually chosen for bridesmaids, is to avoid any confusion on who the bride is. Interestingly, this prompts us to take a closer look at the tradition of having bridesmaids in the first place. Did you know that bridesmaids originally had a far more important role in a wedding, than they do today? It was to protect the bride from evil spirits! In order to achieve this, bridesmaids were intended to dress just like the bride.

Where modern weddings are concerned, the last thing you want is to see the entire bridal party looking the same. So, while we toss superstition aside and step away from dressing up the bridesmaids to resemble the bride, let us not write off white as a dress color for the bridal party. Here is why!

White balances and blends with any color palette

White is refreshingly beautiful and renders a casual, relaxed vibe to the ceremony. This is a neutral that blends into any décor, and if you have some unusual color themes at your wedding, you can create a balance with white as your bridesmaids dress color. Also, with white, you will be spoilt for choices where the bouquets and rest of the colors in your wedding décor are concerned.

If you are having a white winter wedding, or a chic beach wedding, white for your bridesmaids would be a beautiful choice. White goes with white, but it would be an even better choice for your bridesmaids dresses if your wedding gown is in an uncoventional color. In this case, choose white and you needn’t worry about it clashing with the color of your wedding dress.

Factors to remember when choosing white for your bridesmaids

If you’ve made your mind to go with white for your maids, remember that bridesmaids dresses come in varying shades of white, just like bridal dresses do. So, you have to choose from ivory, milky-white and diamond. Ensure that all your bridesmaids are in the same shade of white, so the look is cohesive.

If your bridal gown is in white, let your bridesmaids dresses be in a length that is different from yours. With the bride in a gorgeous gown, there is no chance of confusion. Nevertheless, choose a different silhouette and neckline pattern to keep it interesting and to add more visual interest. Another option is to choose the bridesmaids dresses in white lace or with ruffles, to add a dreamy and delicate touch to your wedding.This is perfect for an outdoor wedding, where the white will pop against the natural background.

At Best for Bride, we have a large collection of bridesmaids dresses, both in white and colors, to draw inspiration from, and to choose for your favorite girls on your big day. Visit us to browse our online gallery, for all your wedding shopping needs and for valuable wedding tips and advice.