How do I know what kind of shoes will work well with my wedding gown?
I purchased my wedding gown this weekend, along with a tiara and veil, but did not get my shoes yet. I asked the attendant at the bridal store what type of shoes I should get, and she basically said “anything” (to be honest she was not that helpful the whole time). I find it hard to believe that absolutely any white shoe would work with my dress, but am I wrong? How do I know what goes well?? Any help is appreciated! The link below is a picture of my dress (it looks better in person than in the picture!)
http://www.americanbridalonline.net/p-112-3129924.aspx
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Incorporate Your Swedish Heritage in Your Perfect Wedding – Why Brides Wear Tiaras
If you’d planned on wearing a tiara at your wedding it’s a good idea to know where the tradition came from. This history is Swedish, but my guess is, it’s fairly standard story for Christian countries.
Virgin brides wore a crown on their heads to identify with Mary, mother of Jesus. Not only did Mary come to her marriage a virgin, she was thought to reward those who did the same with fertility. Since the goal of young women was to have a lot of children to insure the health and well-being of the family and village, Mary’s well wishes were important.
Each church owned a wedding crown and the priest decided whether or not the bride could wear the crown. There were certainly times that money changed hands to save reputations! The Swedish Wedding Crowns are round, with a very small base and high spreading points. Churches still have the crowns for their couples to borrow. (Presumably, they ask fewer questions about the purity of the bride.)
In earlier times, the virginity of the brides was considered highly important because the families wanted to insure that the succession of the lands was kept in the family. It seems, however if you read history at all, that couples were at least as sexually active as they are today, maybe even more, especially among the common folk. So, I’m sure many weddings were rushed a bit so that wedding crowns could be worn!
So along with the white dress (much newer symbol of, first, virginity and, now, being a bride) the crown was an integral party of the wedding. Another tradition around these tiny crowns is that the groomsmen were to dance vigorously around the bride in hopes of dislodging the crown and winning themselves good luck. The bride’s and groom’s happiness is seen as a symbol of luck for the whole village.
What a lovely tradition to use a crown that has been used by so many as they made their promises to one another. Part of the power of wedding ceremonies and wedding vows is that they bind you to all the couples who have had wedding ceremonies and made wedding vows. You join your hopes with theirs for happy and healthy ever after marriages.
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Wedding veil help?
Ok so here is what my dress looks like. On here it doesn’t look like it would have a train type deal but when it is on me it is way long and goes out towards the back. I was afraid it wasn’t going to but it does and I really like it. http://www.shopshop.com/ProductImage/ProdlargerB8740-5030.jpg
Now I don’t know what type of veil to get. I have a few pics that I like. My dress has these little beads on it and so I want one to match it or it doesn’t have to.
1- http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-2T-SATIN-TRIM-WEDDING-VEILS-RHINESTONE-BRIDAL-14R_W0QQitemZ180218221005QQihZ008QQcategoryZ105519QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
2- http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-WEDDING-BRIDAL-VEIL-BUGLE-BEADS-DROPS-EDGED-BW07_W0QQitemZ150218975835QQihZ005QQcategoryZ105536QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
3- http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-2T-FOR-WEDDING-GOWN-VEIL-BRIDAL-HEADPICE-TIARA-76_W0QQitemZ150218972447QQihZ005QQcategoryZ3260QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Which ones do you guys think?
Or if you have any other options that I could look at that would be greatly appreciated.
Do it yourself bridal updo?
My wedding is in September. I have a small tiara of ivory and rum colored pearls that matches my dress perfectly. I also can not STAND sitting STILL and can’t imagine myself sitting in a salon on my wedding day while someone plays with my hair for an hour. Now I used to be able to do all sorts of neat stuff with my hair, but very recently I had 17 inches cut off (donated to “Locks of Love”) Now my hair just touches my shoulders. Still long enough for an updo, but I don’t know HOW to do one. Any help and suggestions would be appriciated. (it’s an outdoor “eclectic” ceremony, and my dress has a corsette back that I want to show off so I’m not wearing a viel.)
How in the heck do I bustle this wedding dress? Help?
I have this wedding dress- and it looks amazing on, but I need to bustle it for the reception.
http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/buy/dresses/1385/
It is Oleg Cassini CV008, originally issued in Fall 2004.
How on earth do I do that without making it look like flowers are crawling up my behind? Also, has anyone tried the tailor services offered at David’s Bridal? Are they any good?
Thanks soo much!
(If anyone happens to have and want to sell the matching tiara to this dress, let me know!)
Bridal Headpieces – How to Find the Right Headpiece for your Wedding Veil
Anchor your wedding veil with an elegant bridal headpiece, or let its sparkle make a style statement all of its own. Usually attached to your wedding veil, your bridal headpiece can hold it in place for the entire event or allow it to be detached through hooks or snaps. You can also wear your headpiece sans veil for purely aesthetic purposes. Here´s what to consider when choosing a bridal headpiece.
Style
When trying on headpieces, try to bring as much of your wedding day ensemble as you can (dress photos, accessories, veil, etc.) to get the best sense of which style complements your look. You never know what will or won´t work until you put it all together.
Cost
Bridal headpieces typically cost $20 to $100. Of course, you may find one for less, and you can always pay more.
Headpiece Style Guide
From a wedding tiara to a snood, here´s the lingo you´ll need to know to get started:
Profile (comb):
The profile is an ornamental comb (often featuring flowers, crystals or pearls) that is worn either on the top or side of the head, or underneath your hairstyle. Profiles can be worn with or without a veil and are a great way to accent a sophisticated updo.
Backpiece:
A backpiece is a barrette or comb (often decorated with flowers or beads), fastened to the back of the head, to which your veil is then attached.
Tiara:
A popular headpiece for brides who want to feel like a princess, wedding tiaras are a jeweled or beaded semi-circle that sits on the top of your head.
Crown:
A crown is a full circular headpiece that sits on the top of your head and is usually decorated with stones or beads.
Headband:
A headband is a band of fabric that extends from one temple to the other. This classic look can range from simple to elaborate, and is often made of satin, lace, or any fabric to match your dress
Bunwrap:
As the name implies, the bunwrap is a circular band that wraps around a bun or updo.
Juliet Cap:
A Juliet cap fits at the crown of your head and can be accented with pearls, beading or stones. You can wear a Juliet cap alone or attach your veil to it.
Snood:
A snood is a net that encases a bun at the back of your head and can be made from a variety of fabrics and embellishments. You can attach a veil to the bottom of this headpiece.
Wreath (or Garland):
Wreaths wrap all the way around your head and often feature organic materials such as flowers, greenery or twigs. This headpiece creates a natural, romantic look.
Get even more advice on choosing bridal headpieces, wedding veils, shoes and jewelry to complete your wedding ensemble in this complete wedding accessories guide.
Cori Russell is editor for Elegala.com and Gala Weddings Magazine. Elegala.com is a complete Weddings, Wedding Planning resource with a national directory of wedding venues and services, how-to guides, photo galleries, checklists, and expert advice to walk brides through every step of the wedding planning process.
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