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Your wedding set

Wedding is the most special day of your life and you would want to look beautiful and glamorous on that day.

So you need to take care of everything that you would be wearing on that day. Bridal jewelry is a major part of it. Your jewelry needs to go with your dress, hair and make up. It has to be with the theme of the wedding. So it is important that you choose your bridal set with extreme care. If you have a beach wedding, you might want to wear shell jewelry. There are many kinds of shell jewelry available at the shops. If shells do not interest you, you can also opt for glass pearls or crystals. They are available in various shapes and shades. So you will not have a problem matching it with your dress. No matter what the theme of your wedding is, but matching your jewelry with the theme and the bridesmaid accessories is the most important part. If you buy your bracelets, chokers, earrings, tiaras and others in sets, then it would be cheaper for you rather than buying each of them separately. You must also match your bridesmaids jewelry with yours.

Posted on October 28, 2008

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Underwear for your wedding day

All brides spend hours at end to choose their wedding dress. Choosing what to wear underneath is as important as the dress itself. You can opt for some sexy undergarments instead of plane jane ones.

You must invest as much time and efforts on your underwear as you invest on your dress. After all it is a once in a lifetime happening. Most corsets meant for wedding are attractive. They support your body and makes sure that you are comfortable. Choose your lingerie after you have zeroed in on your dress. It must go with your gown. It must not be a misfit and make you look ugly or vulgar. So take your time to decide. Go to a specialty lingerie shop and seek help from the people working in those shops. If your wedding gown is strapless, you will need to wear a bustier. You can choose a one piece bra and panty set. That way, you will look more svelte. Your fabric must be something that will keep you comfortable. Do not try to save money on the lingerie. It is one of the most important and deciding factor on how you look on your D day.

Posted on October 08, 2008

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Fall wedding dress

Fall wedding dresses are very popular. They also take a lot of time to choose. Retailers are one of the most common places to search for fall wedding dresses. The greater the search options you have, the better the selection will be.

The retailers store fall wedding dresses of tremendous variety. You will be spoilt for choice. There are also traditional dressmakers who can create beautiful fall wedding dresses tailored to a perfect fit as per your choice. Some brides prefer this one on one interaction and opt for dressmakers. Apart from this, you can also go to midrange and high end department stores that sell a wide assortment of fall wedding dresses. You must make at least a single visit to such stores even if it is only for ideas. One of the most popular choices for wedding dresses is the world wide web. You can find many online stores that will sell a variety of dresses of your choice. It provides you expert guidance and advice to buy wedding dresses for your special day. Make sure you buy your dress well in advance so that there are no last minute alterations that may destroy your peace of mind.

Posted on October 06, 2008

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Designing your dress

Preparing for your wedding can be both exciting as well as tension filled. There is so much to do in so little time. After all it is a very special occasion that comes once in a lifetime. Your wedding dress is the most important component of your wedding. You would want to look the best that day. After all it is your day. Designer dresses can cost you a fortune. Even the most ordinary ones will not be less than five to six hundred dollars. So why not design your own dress? It will cost you less money and you can have a dress entirely of your choice. Before you start implementing your ideas, make sure you have a person who has the required skills of sewing and stitching. If you can do it yourself, then there is nothing like it.

You will need to keep in mind the theme of the wedding if you are to design your dress. A good place to get some ideas are bridal magazines, wedding catalogues, bridal shops and similar. Your dress should take into account the shape of your body. If you have a pear shaped structure, then the A line is the best for you. You need to choose a fabric that will keep you comfortable.

Posted on October 04, 2008

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Wedding Memories

Wedding is considered to be one of the most special events of any one’s life. It is something to be cherished and treasured. Not all of us have the luxury of hiring a wedding planner. We are the ones who are doing all the planning and arrangements.

We have to keep every intricate details in mind – starting form the invitations to the venue to the menu to the dress and makeup. On the special day too you are too busy to get everything organized. You are also very nervous and want everything to happen glitch free. And as a result, you do not remember anything good about the day. The entire day is filled with tension. This is where you need to have a wedding guestbook to capture special thoughts. You can later glance through it and know who all attended the wedding and what they felt about the entire thing. You can document their feelings and blessings. These little things will give you pleasure even after years later. You will feel good about the positive comments that will be written. You will actually feel satisfied that all your hard work has paid off.

Posted on August 30, 2008

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Wedding Napkins and Favors

Planning your wedding napkins and favors can be a tiring task if you do not plan ahead. Try and think of ideas to personalize your napkins and favors as much as you can.

On the internet you can find hundreds of online stores that will custom make your favors and napkins. The advent of the web has really made custom made stuff very easy to obtain. Initially it was an expensive proposition. But online stores do not have too high an overhead. Thus they can provide customization at a low cost. You need to decide on your wedding colors ahead of time. Once that is decided, you can decide on how to color coordinate the napkins and favors as per your wedding colors. If you are following a specific theme, then you have to be careful that your favors and napkins complement the theme. If you buy different things, it will surely not look good. The aesthetics will go for a toss. No matter what the theme or the color scheme is for your wedding, the key is to plan much ahead of time. If you have everything planned and documented, you are sure to have a smooth function.

Posted on August 22, 2008

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Wedding Linens

Wedding linens are an important part of the reception. The napkins, the table and chair covering and the runners need to be chosen with utmost care.

Table covers are available in numerous prints, including lace, elegant, theme, sheer, holiday, and so on. You will have to choose one that will complement the theme. A runner is a broad strip of fabric that is kept on top of the table covering and it runs down the center. It is supposed to add color to the setting. They are available in different shape and sizes. You can also choose from an assortment of colors. Some even have tassels instead of being hemmed at the end. The napkins must also be selected to complement the existing setting. They are also available in a variety of prints. For instance if your wedding theme is pink and grey, then you might think of having a pink table cloth with grey runner. The napkins can be pink in color with grey rings. If you wish, you can have chairs matching the table settings, then you have to choose suitable chair covers. You can also have pretty flowers decorating the back of the chair. It is important that your covers fit the chairs snugly. An oversized cover will not look very good.

Posted on August 07, 2008

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Lace veils for your wedding

If you are looking for traditional lace veils, then chances are that you might get frustrated easily. Most shops only offer the latest lace veils.

So instead of looking at the wrong places and getting frustrated with the result, you will have to look at the right place only. The first place to start is the antique store. Most people feel that antique stores only sell furniture and glassware. But the fact is that they are the best places to find vintage lace veils. These stores also conduct antique shows in different cities. If there is one happening in your city, then make sure that your do not miss it. An estate sale allows anyone to buy items from an estate. It is often the place where you have ample chances to come across a beautiful vintage veil and that too at a nominal price. Another place where you can easily find lace veils are online and local auctions. Here you can even set your own price. Before you actually invest in a vintage veil, it makes sense to ask them if the veil is professionally cleaned or not. Also make sure it is in good condition before paying for the item.

Posted on August 05, 2008

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Balloons for your wedding

Balloons are a sign of festivity and happiness. They are a common sight in wedding and engagement parties. They cheer up the atmosphere and add the fun factor.

Balloons come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. You can opt for heart shaped balloons for your wedding. The balloons can come in a variety of colors – pink, red, white and others. You can also tie streamers on them to make them look prettier. If you wish to, then you can also customize your balloons with images to add special effects. You can imprint the photo of the bride and the groom with their wedding date if you want to really personalize the decor. It is better to take the balloons directly to the reception hall instead of storing them at your home before hand. Balloons have a tendency to fizz out. You need to start shopping early if you want custom made balloons in a bulk. Placing order way ahead will also help you get good discounts. You must keep in mind that balloons can be harmful to small children. So keep an attendant to take care of the children to avoid any unwanted occurrences.

Posted on August 01, 2008

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Choosing the Wedding band

It is not too easy to choose your wedding band. You will be spoilt for choice. All couples want something unique as their wedding band.

Bands are simpler in design than wedding rings but you can customize them as per your choice. The first decision that you need to make before buying the band is what metal should it be made of? You can choose yellow gold, white gold, platinum or titanium. Each will cost different. Gold is the most popular choice. It is a soft metal. So there are chances of scratches and marks that can cause the gold to look dull. But the color of the material will not change. Platinum and titanium are stronger and thus the marks will not be visible to easily. But they are far more costlier than gold. If you can afford it, then that is the best choice. If you do not have such a huge budget but still want the platinum look, then you must opt for white gold. White gold is cheap but there are chances of it turning yellow with time. You can even engrave your initials on the band if you want to make it unique.

Posted on July 27, 2008

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Gifts for attendants

If your party attendants are interested in sports, then you can have a lot of options to buy gifts. Shopping for attendants is quite a task. So if you know their hobbies or likes, then it will be very easy for you to buy them gifts. If they are interested in games, then you can get them gifts like handheld sodoku games, domino sets, tiny desktop basketball games and portable roulette games. You need not give everyone the same gifts. In fact, it is better if you can give them unique gifts based on their personal preferences. You can search online for a variety of choices at a reasonable price. The internet is a rich repository of choices. You can surf the net and come across an assortment of gift ideas. All are extremely reasonably priced. You can even compare the prices of various vendors and bargain for a better deal. Online shopping is convenient for you as you can do it round the clock. You need not step out of your house to buy the gifts. You just have to order it online and they will even deliver it at your doorstep. It is highly convenient.

Posted on July 19, 2008

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Affordable Wedding Accessories

Not everyone would like to spend a bomb on wedding accessories. They might not be able to afford it. Some may feel that they would rather invest the sum towards their honeymoon or maybe in a new house or a car. There is no reason to feel sad. There are plenty of cheap accessories that look equally good. You can take advantage of that.

For instance, you really don’t need to pin expensive flowers on every chair during your wedding. It sure does look nice, but six months from now, nobody will even remember this. You can even create your own placards as pew makers. You will definitely need to invent in supplies if you want to make your own accessories. But it will be a lot cheaper than buying ready made ones. Also, you can customize it as you want. You can even borrow your sister’s or mother’s veil. At times families have veils come down for a generation. If you really want to save money, you need to do a thorough homework. There are lot of offline and online choices. Just make sure that you compare thr rates with various vendors before you choose any one.

Posted on July 17, 2008

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