Bridal Showers – 5 Unique Bridal Shower Ideas

Where did we get the idea that sitting in a circle and opening hand towels or scandalous underthings was the best way for a woman to spend some quality time with female friends and family before her wedding? Somehow a bridal shower focused on kitchenware and awkward games seems to fall short of adequately preparing a bride-to-be for the significant transition involved in getting married.

Looking for a more meaningful way to usher yourself – or your friend – into marriage? Here are some ideas and rituals that will help the bride come away from her shower feeling nourished and connected with herself and her friends.

Bridal Accessories To Complete Your Wedding Look

Bridal accessories are as necessary to complete the bridal look, as packaging is to a wedding gift. The wedding gown would be incomplete without matching wedding accessories. Here’s a quick rundown of the bridal accessories you want to pay attention to.

Wedding veils:
Other than the wedding gown, the veil is another piece of wedding accessories that shouts – “Here comes the bride!” If you choose to wear a wedding veil, make sure you pick one that suits you and your wedding gown. Veils come in varying lengths. The shoulder length flyaway style is very popular with modern brides. However, the traditional cathedral veil is ultraformal and three and one-half yards long. That is one bridal accessory that makes a statement!

Top Wedding Dress Trends For 2009 and 2010

Want to ensure a fashion-forward look for your upcoming 2009 or 2010 wedding? From sleek silhouettes to mini-dresses and tiered gowns, these latest looks for wedding gowns will help you put your best fashion foot forward to get you down the aisle in style.

Sleek Silhouettes
Slim is the silhouette of choice for the modern wedding dress – as sheaths, trumpets, and column wedding dresses ruled the runways. Don´t fret if you´ve always dreamed of donning a billowy ball gown, however, as this traditional style never goes out of style.

Bridesmaid Gifts From Classic to Trendy

By Laura Firenze

Although being invited to serve as a bridesmaid is no doubt a thrilling reward in and of itself, it is also customary to show your appreciation for your attendants. This is usually achieved through special bridesmaid gifts and a thoughtful note. Here are some great ideas for bridesmaid gifts, from classic to trendy.

Modern Damask Wedding Design

Damask used to be the domain of elderly ladies, but it has undergone a transformation recently. It has become a hot new trend for weddings, but done in a bold and modern fashion, a far cry from the damask of old. These are some ideas on how to incorporate damask into an elegant wedding design.

The damask that is so in vogue for weddings is oversized and graphic, often done in boldly contrasting colors or light and bright tones. Black and white is one of the most striking color palettes; espresso with a pale color is another popular version. For a more subtle contrast, pair two colors that are more closely related in depth, such as lime and turquoise. The vivid colors will make the damask pattern pop and add a touch of whimsy to an otherwise formal design.

10 Ways to Accessorize a Flower Girl Dress

1 – It is all about the Dress
At your wedding, your flower girls main job is to look adorable. From head to toe, they need to look stunning, of course, not as good as the bride, but fairly close. The flower girl’s dress is a major aspect of the wedding, and not too many accessories should be needed for this dress.

You should not focus on the accessories for the dress but rather on selecting a design that on its own can stand out and receive a lot of attention. It should be bold enough to make a statement as is and in this way, no matter what is accompanying the outfit, the dress still looks fabulous.

Wedding Guest Gripes – The Top 8 Complaints That Irk Wedding Guests

Chances are, you´ll be the only one to notice if the five-tiered wedding cake tilts slightly to the left or the best man dons his favorite black sneaks, but wedding guests everywhere agree that the following blunders make for a painful wedding experience…

1. Bad Timing -
Long pauses between the ceremony and reception are generally a bummer. If you cannot book the ballroom immediately following the ceremony, arrange for cocktails and hors d´oeuvres at an adjacent space.

Platinum by Design Elegant Theme Wedding and Bridal Accessories

The timeless elegance of Platinum has inspired this stunning Platinum wedding accessories collection. The perfect balance of glittering crystals and classic pearls atop premium Duchess Satin results in wedding accessories with enduring style and stunning sophistication. A wonderful collection for your elegant wedding.

Elegant Bridal Favors for Weddings and Bridal Showers

Lovely collection of elegant bridal favors for weddings and bridal showers. Your guests will enjoy these bridal favors that are not only elegant but practical as well. The collection includes hundreds of themed and novelty favors. Candles, frames, coasters, wine bottle stoppers, bottle openers and much more.

“Express Your Love” Elegant Icon Favor Box (Set of 24) Unit Price: As low as $0.80

“Vineyard Select” Enamel and Chrome Bottle Stopper Price: As low as $3.20

Chocolate and Turquoise Damask “Make It Yours” Personalized Favor Box Kit (Set of 24)

Tips for Choosing Wedding Gifts for the Bridal Party

Bridal party gifts are a very important part of planning a wedding. The bridal party is usually made up of your best friends, or perhaps your brothers, sisters and cousins. Whoever they are, they are the people who have been there for you both through both good and bad times, and they should continue to be there for you in your married life.

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