Wedding Gown Styles for You

 

When you are shopping for your wedding gown, selecting a style that is appropriate for your body shape is the secret to looking amazing on your special day.  Shopping for your gown at a store that has the knowledge to make you look fabulous should be your goal.   We have specially trained consultants who do know how to find the RIGHT dress for you.

What to look for!

If you are a petite bride – shorter than 5’4” and small boned, look for gowns that give the illusion of more height  like off the shoulder or gowns with vertical lines.  Your goal is to draw the eyes upward by keeping details at a minimum and focusing the eye to the bodice area.

 

 

 

 

 

If you are tall – usually 5’9” or taller, you can wear a wider variety of shapes.  It is best to emphasize your longer proportions.  Bias cut skirts and straight designs can be fabulous.

 
 
 

 

If you are a plus size consider a gown with a skirt that flows from just under the breast to the floor.  A-line silhouettes and princess lines work well as well as does heavier fabric like satin.

If yours is a triangle shape – narrower on the top and fuller on the bottom, your goal is to create balance.  A V neckline is excellent for you.

 

 

 

 

We can help you find the dress that will be perfect for you. 

Contact us for any questions regarding dress styles or wedding planning

at 909-229-9061 or email babridal@juno.com.

Wedding Myths Dispelled

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                                                                                                                                                                                             MYTH 1 – IT COSTS A LOT OF $$ TO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING

Absolutely not!  A beautiful wedding depends on the love of the couple and their families and does not depend on the amount of money they spent.  Beautiful weddings happen at all price ranges. I will be starting a series of blog posts on how to make your beautiful wedding happen on your budget.

 

 

MYTH 2 – THE WEDDING INDUSTRY IS FULL OF “PROS” OUT TO CHEAT YOU

While there may be an occasional store that makes the news or a florist, photographer or caterer that fails to follow through, they are vastly outnumbered by reputable, experienced professionals whose livelihood depends on their sterling reputation for honesty, integrity and reliability.  Check out the reputation of a vendor under consideration., as a trained and certified wedding planner we will do this for you or show you how. There are many great resources to check vendor reviews and references. 

MYTH 3 – WE HAVE A YEAR TO GET OUT OUR THANK YOU NOTES

Whoever started that myth was dreaming.  The rule on thank you notes is simple – write them ASAP.  Keep up with them throughout the period of showers, parties, gifts sent to the bride’s home.  If a guest has thought enough to send a gift to celebrate the wedding, he or she deserves a thoughtful response which expresses timely and sincere thanks.  If there is a legitimate reason for a delay in writing personal thank you notes, then gift acknowledgment cards are to be sent immediately and followed up by a personal thank you at a somewhat later date – but NEVER A YEAR.

There are other misunderstandings out there about wedding do’s and don’ts. For answers to your questions, call us at 909.229.9061 or email babridal@juno.com.

 

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Creative ways to personalize your wedding

Because the push to be unique is increasing important to our brides, here are some of the more creative ideas we have seen.

·         If yours is a smaller wedding, consider including a personal note with the invitation.

 

           

    Include your parents by having their wedding photos on display at the reception. Include grandparent photos too if they are available.

 

  

 

 

·        Stats have shown that social invitations are opened more frequently on Saturdays.  Time your invitation mailings to arrive on Saturday if possible.  You’ll receive more RSVP responses.

 

    ·         Pick a monogram or logo and use it throughout the planning process.

 ·         Take lots of photos during your engagement and pre wedding planning period and use   them as table decorations at the reception.

·         Create an entrance at the wedding – something that says WOW and let’s guests know they have arrived.

 

·         If you are planning a Dessert Station at your reception, ask family cooks to bring a dozen or two of their favorite treats.  These will add variety to the selection and invest family in the reception.

For answers to your questions, call 909.229.9061 or email babridal@juno.com.

 

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Wedding Trends for the 21^st Century

A posting from Emilypost.com lists the following trends as increasing in importance for the weddings currently being planned.

·         Personalized weddings are increasing.  Brides may follow traditional guidelines for the ceremony and reception, but they also want their day to have elements that are unique for the couple and which make the event memorable.  Creating a monogram that is used throughout the process or adopting a signature color or theme are ways they are putting their individual stamp on the event.  Invitations may be the first indicator of a couple’s decision to make the wedding uniquely  theirs.

·         Cost sharing is common.  At one time the bride’s family funded the event, but with couples being older and both employed, wedding costs can be shared or even funded solely by the bride and groom.  What has not changed is the need to have clarity around who is paying for what.

·         High Tech influence is clear.  The internet plays a growing role in registries, vendor research and selection and information sharing related to the wedding.  Maps, instructions and even invitation design are possible with the help of electronics.

·         Color is appearing in more and more bridal gowns.  Color themes are increasing popular and influence all aspects of the wedding –flowers, invitations, attendant attire, reception décor and even food, beverage and cake display.

·         Grooms are more actively involved in wedding planning and choices.  Couples often take mutual responsibility for all aspects of wedding decision making – guest list, financing and even writing thank you notes.

For more ideas how to incorporate these trends into your wedding plans, call 909.229.9061 or email babridal@juno.com.