Wedding Gowns. How Did You Choose Yours?

Wedding Gowns. How Did You Choose Yours?. There is a very wide range of wedding and evening gowns offered by Bridal Studios.

Brides to be are spoilt for choice of what to wear and choose.There are many times that brides get really overwhelmed by the number of gowns they have to choose.1 wedding gown, 1 evening gown, 1 tea-dress, 1 Chinese Kua are the norms of an ordinary pakage.However, for brides who can afford to pay more, they may have up to 2 or even 4 wedding gowns and 3 evening gowns.

Some brides even order gowns from overseas and arranged to be delivered to Singapore.I remembered I have one friend of mine is really rich and she could afford to get different items such as her shoes, gowns from European countries. These items were to be air-flown to Singapore.

Wow!!!Yes! Wedding is one in a life-time big event of one’s life. But it is just the beginning and for those brides who want more than what their budget allows, it is a wise decision to sit down and plan through how much they can spend on their gowns.There are many times that an unwise decision was made in the spur of moment to get the gowns that they wanted to wear, and at the same time, they have blown their budgets.

So, one advice for ladies, as well as men out there, do include budgeting in the wedding planning and learn to do it together as it could benefit them by setting a foundation for them to learn to budget after their wedding…and it is still a long long way to go…

How I Feel During Our Bridal Gowns Selection?

How I Feel During Our Bridal Gowns Selection?. Bridal gowns never seem to amuse me. They are such delicate fine art pieces worn on a lady’s body.For the fact the gowns are worn on a woman, it makes it more glamorous and sensual.So elegant and sweet!And the most magical moment is to see the bridal gown on your wife.I still remember the first time I saw my wife wearing her wedding gown.It was during the trial period. I felt like I was having a sweet dream.

It also hit me that my then girlfriend was soon going to my wife.Many images flashed across my mind from the time we were in university till that moment. 5 years had passed and I’m getting married!There was a sense of empowerment and blissfulness rushing through me. It was like a magic cast on me and oh my, I’m floating on cloud nine!

It was a million dollar feeling.No, it was priceless.Yet, I felt it was strange some of my female friends told me their grooms were not very enthusiastic to accompany them during such important times.I know ladies take hours to find the perfect gown. It was also not easy to find his perfect wife.Grooms should be with you the whole process similar to how he will pledge to be with you in times of ups and downs.If a groom can’t even be bothered to go through this, you may want to reconsider who you are marrying.
by:Jhong Ren

Wedding Gown Therapy

Wedding Gown Therapy. It had been a bad hair month, “said Beth Grading. “I had been passed over for a promotion, my best friend got a great job in San Francisco and I had a string of ‘no where dates’. “I felt so goofy that my bad mood lifted. I loved pacing up and down the stairs. “Studies show that visual cues can affect your emotions. If you add laughter to the mix you have a powerful combination..” Says Eli Davidson, M.A. author of Funky to Fabulous: Creating the Life You Want, Not the One You Are Stuck With (Oak Grove Press).Trot to your local thrift store or consignment store and buy wedding gown (or if that gives you the heebie geebies buy a second hand ball gown). If you have a task you dread (like cleaning your oven or preparing your taxes) put on your handy wedding gown. Your mood can’t help but lift.

It’s hard to take yourself as seriously when you are walking around with a six foot train of silk trailing behind you. Changing your clothes into celebration wear automatically boosts your mood.

It is a Pattern Interrupt "Technique" founded in the principles of Neuro Linguistic Programming. You can disrupt a bad mood by giving yourself a cheerful cue by putting on some celebration wear.

Change Your Outfit-Change Your Outlook
A "wedding gown" may not be the perfect thing to slip into at the office. By slipping into a different pair of shoes, or changing into a vibrant sweater, you are short circuiting a negative pattern. “By taking dominion over your behavior even in a simple act like putting on some lipstick, you are giving yourself a new cue.” suggests Eli Davidson. “If I am having a dizzing day , I will go home at lunch and change my clothes. I come back to the office refreshed and redirected. .” Says Barbara Holden of Austin, Texas.
That new signal overrides the existing one and reminds you that you are the one that determines your mood. You can then more easily direct yourself in a more positive direction.

Color Me Happy
Keep an item close that is the color of happiness? Color is a powerful unconscious motivator. It is one of our fastest signaling systems. Green on the grass is great. Green growing on your hamburger is gross. Think of your favorite color and your mood will improve. “I love having tea in my orange and turquoise mug that my niece Elena made.” said consultant Since there is a powerful link between color behavior and mood keeping a “happy color” close you can help short circuit your stressors.

Get Goofy
100 laughs are equal to 10 minutes of aerobics. Have some silly wear handy for when you are taking yourself too seriously. “I put a ping pong table in my design studio. Ping pong makes me giggle. Laughing makes me more creative.” Olia Toporovsky of New York City. Consider keeping a goofy pair of glasses (my current favorite) for the drive to and from work.

By: Eli Davidson

Wedding Gowns Selection

Wedding Gowns Selection. I’m not going to describe how beautiful the gowns are. I think you can see for yourself. Perhaps you may have different opinion. Anyway, this post is about the gown selection process. I remembered a female friend of mine told us that her boyfriend specifically mentioned to her NOT TO ask him along during gown selection.Why?Because it is a lengthy process.

Last year around this time, my wife went for her first selection phase. Normally there are two phases. The second one will be the trying of the altered pieces.

My wife took two days to find the gowns she really loved. For the first time, it started at 6pm and ended at about 10pm. She didn’t really see one that she really like. On the second day, she went back to the Bridal Studio and stayed from 2pm till 8pm.I was with her on two days after working hours. For the ladies, the gown selection is a tedious process.

As much as we wanted to enjoy the proces, there is alot of times that we could be really overwhelmed by the number of gowns the bridal studios offer. We just do not know how to pick. In fact, we even don't know what we want!!!What I eventually found out is that what the ladies actually wanted is the reassurance plus the companionship of her husband-to-be. It does not mateer if times are hard. What she wants is your actual presence beside her. Yes, what she needs is just You! by: Jhong Ren

Should The Bride Wear A Red Wedding Gown?

Should The Bride Wear A Red Wedding Gown?. Red wedding gowns have been popular in Europe for the last ten years and now are the hot new trend in America.

At first we saw a hint of red, in a bold sash attached to a traditional white dress. Now you can select a complete red gown, a red bodice with a white A-line or organza skirt, or a strapless white bodice with a full red skirt.

Other options include red corset lacings, trains, embroidery and mini-bouquets attached to the dress.Many "bride" are bored with the monotonous selection of strapless white and ivory gowns. They are independent and want to make a statement. Some are choosing colored gowns according to the season.

Spring brides are choosing pale pastel pinks, lilacs and blues. Those getting married in the summer are adding deeper shades of turquoise, aqua, purple and hot pink to the gowns. Chocolate, rust, olive and eggplant are popular for fall brides. And winter brides are selecting deep reds and blues, as well as black and white gowns, to make the boldest statements. Red, however is the one color that symbolizes passion and romance, and is appropriate all year long.

When deciding whether to wear a solid red "wedding gown", the bride should ask herself whether she will be bothered by the opinions of her more conservative wedding guests. Another consideration is how she will feel about her wedding photos 10, 25 or 50 years from now. Are red "wedding gowns" just a temporary bridal fashion fad or are they here to stay? My guess is that the bridal industry will continue to be innovative with bold new styles, colors and fabrics for years to come.

Strapless wedding gowns, for example, would have been unthinkable 20 years ago. Now they are the hottest selling gowns available and will continue to be popular. The bride should select the gown that best suits her personality and wear it with confidence.

by: Kathleen

Cheap Wedding Gown - Why You Should Pay Less For A Wedding Dress

Cheap Wedding Gown - Why You Should Pay Less For A Wedding Dress. How can I look good in a cheap wedding gown asks the future spring bride. Well why cant you look good is the simple answer to that question. A cheap wedding gown is no different to that of an expensive wedding dress - other than the cost. This is one occasion in your life that is to be special, so it is a clever bride who does not overspend on a wedding gown - which hopefully never has to be worn again from this day forward.

Weddings are where the betrothed couple seem to forget and ignore what marriage entails. The future bride and groom tend to splash out on wedding accessories that they can ill afford and then start married life with huge debts hanging over their heads. Wedded bliss is all about happiness - but when the wedding is over - and your expensive wedding dress hangs covered in a polyethylene bag in the wardrobe, it is then you realize why a "cheap wedding gown" would have been one of the best money saving options. What is the difference between a "cheap wedding gown" and an expensive bridal dress? None.

What you have to remember is the bridal attire will no doubt be very pretty in design i.e. because of the material, colour, layers of lace or frills, or the encrusted pearl bodice. But it is the bride herself that will expel the whole entity of beauty on the day. So there you have it in a nutshell, this is all about you and how you look and feel on your wedding day regardless of the bridal attire being a cheap wedding gown or not.

Okay fair enough the expensive wedding dress may have additional extras but also additional cost remember - all because there is an extra layer of sequins sewn under the bust line - big deal. A "cheap wedding gown" can also have a layer of wedding jewels as such if you are handy with a needle and cotton or know someone that is.

When in a wedding or bridal shop consider buying the cheapest "wedding gown" on the rail, the plainer - then less money to pay. By doing this you can fancy the dress up the way you want, because at the end of the day, it is only you that knows in your heart how you would like your "wedding gown" to look. Buying a plain cheap wedding gown will definitely save you money for to spend on other necessities so you do not go over your budget.

Now let us spice up that" cheap wedding gown" without even touching it.1 If the cheap wedding gown is of a Victorian type neckline - wear your hair up. Take the plain and simplicity look away from the dress with a sparkling tiara, dangling glittering earrings and sparkling shoes to match.

The bridal bouquet will also attract your guests' attention so choose the flowers and colour carefully. Can you see the whole appearance of your gown changing with how you are adding little bits and bobs?2 If the "cheap wedding gown" is an off the shoulder design, then let the tresses flow. Add a jewelled choker around the neck or a string of pearls.

Layers or strings of pearls worn like that of a Charleston girl back in the 1930s i.e. hanging below the "wedding gown" bust line are an ideal way to take away any bareness of the plain look. If the cheap wedding gown is styled to a figure hugging fit, then once a gain use your imagination and creative talent by wearing a belt.

The belt can be one you made yourself. You can stick or sew on pearls, sequins, etc to your own taste. Once again strings of pearls can be used to wrap around the waist. How you do this is entirely up to you.If the "cheap wedding gown" is designed like that of Cinderella going to the ball with no accessories like jewelled pieces or extra layers of lace then the bigger the bouquet of flowers the better.

If you are counting the pennies and can not afford to spice up the cheap wedding gown, does it really matter because, you are at the altar for one reason only and that is to please your partner - and that you will - by keeping it plain and simple. Why you ask, well he will see less to remove on the night of your honeymoon where you may bet he tends on spicing up whatever needs spicing at the time.

So there you have it, by keeping it plain you saved on the pennies and your future husband is thanking the lord for "Pennies from heaven"Bridal BeautyBeautiful BridesFuture Babes . By: Kacy carr

Buy a vintage wedding gown

Buy a vintage wedding gown. There are many places to find an expensive vintage wedding gown such as: thrifts shops, yard sales, consignment shops, antique stores, and even on E-bay. Shopping on E-bay will require you to look at the seller’s feedback.

Make a list of questions, and offer to speak to the seller by phone.When inspecting the gown, look carefully to see what damage, if any, has occurred over the years. Some things are very easy to repair.

These might include: missing beads and buttons, broken zippers, open seams and loose hems. Fabric deterioration is much harder to repair. Dry rot in fabric or lace, or badly torn lace (especially on the bodice), might come apart during the course of a normal wedding day’s events.Small, inconspicuous stains could be covered with well-placed appliqués that match the gown’s color and fabric.

Minor hem dirt usually cannot be detected unless you lift up the edge of the gown. Visible underarm stains are virtually impossible to repair. Be very careful before sending your vintage gown to the dry cleaners. Pearls can disintegrate or become discolored, beads and sequins fall off or become loose. Many dry cleaners will steam or press your gown at half the cost.

If you know an excellent seamstress, you can have a vintage looking gown made. You will have fun looking for vintage fabrics (silks, brocades, chiffons, satins, taffetas and velvets). Vintage lace, buttons, bows and appliqués will be needed to add glamour to your gown. There are several companies online that sell discontinued vintage sewing patterns.

They range from $5.00 to $100.00, depending on the age, condition and availability of the pattern. This is a “hit or miss” way of looking at patterns, and it might be time consuming to find a style that you like in your own size.

These sites usually show a picture of the pattern, the pattern number, the date it was made available, the size, and also whether instructions are included. They will tell you if the pattern is in mint condition, or has been cut. These are the same things you will want to ask the seller if you are shopping for vintage patterns on E-bay.

You can match your vintage wedding gown with an authentic headpiece, shoes, gloves and antique jewelry. And don’t forget a Victorian bridal bouquet. It consisted of loosely arranged blossoms, with slender streamers of white silk ribbon and greenery cascading halfway to the floor.Kathleen Terrana is the owner of Beautiful Bridal specializing in discount tiaras, veils and bridal jewelry. By: Kathleen

7 Strategies For Grabbing A Gorgeous Wedding Gown Under $400.00

7 Strategies For Grabbing A Gorgeous Wedding Gown Under $400.00. One of the most important things about your wedding is your wedding gown. The budget for your big day shouldn't determine how pretty or how sentimental it will be.

A good place to start cutting costs is the wedding gown. Every little girl's dream is to look and feel like a princess when she walks down the aisle.

Is that really possible in a cheap wedding gown? Yes. First you must get a few things straight with yourself. *Do you have a clear picture in your mind of what you really want? Get clear about how you want to look on your wedding day. Think about what styles are most flattering to you. (I.e., empire waists, sleeveless etc.) Look through magazines to help you decide.

Tear out a picture of your dream dress and carry it with you at all times. You'll be amazed at how you will find the exact dress your looking for at a great price.*Do you care if your dress is from a bargain basement? Some stores have close outs on designer wedding gowns and if you keep your eyes peeled you can snag a fabulous deal.

* Would it bother you if your dress was pre-owned? I knew a girl who had two wedding dresses hanging in her closet. Why? She kept getting engaged but never made it down the aisle for one reason or another. If you are not superstitious . . . this could be a great opportunity to save money. Or some people are just not sentimental about keeping their dress after they are married.

You can get a great deal for a used dress. With professional cleaning and possibly some alterations your dress will be worthy of a princess. Once you are clear in your mind about what you are looking for, a great place to find these kind of deals is on eBay.com. They have new and used as well as vintage bridal gowns.

You can find some great dresses for very little money here. You do need to check back often, though. You might find a simple dress that you can add to or alter. Or you might find exactly what you're looking for as long as you are willing to be patient and keep checking back. It is worth the effort.Here are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for your wedding gown on eBay:

* Read their trading tips first.
*Don't forget to include the cost of shipping, alterations and dry cleaning in your budget.
*Look at the sellers rating and feedback before doing business.

Another great place to find deals is on www.craigslist.com. They have local classified's for everything you can imagine, including wedding gowns. David's Bridal is a great source for cheap, pretty dresses. They frequently have $99.00 sales. Plus they have contests where you can win a free wedding gown.

Check out the mall department stores. You might find (not in the wedding dress department) the perfect dress for you. There may be some cocktail dresses, formal dresses or prom dresses on sale.Wearing your mother's or grandmother's wedding dress is a very nice thing to do. It's also very cheap.

You'll just need to have it cleaned and you may also want to consider alterations to update the look. You can also change the look with accessories. You can do-it-yourself . . . or with the help of a friend or family member who is a good seamstress. There are lots of beautiful bridal patterns and fabrics at the cloth store.

If you've picked a simple wedding dress or a short wedding dress, you can make a tulle apron very inexpensively to wear over the skirt. Do this by gathering tulle and sewing ribbon on for a waistband to tie into a bow. A long tulle apron over a short skirt is very pretty. Ask at the fabric store, what amount of material you need.

Tulle is very cheap.Sew a two-piece dress by making a top from your choice of fabric or buying a top. The skirt can be made from about five layers of tulle. Gather, add a waistband and wear a slip underneath.TIP: You don't even have to hem tulle. You can leave it as is or cut around the bottom with scalloped scissors.

Don't forget wedding dress rentals. Rentals are another alternative in the pursuit of a "cheap wedding gown". It's a great option if you're not particularly sentimental and keeping the dress is not that important to you.Here's a few ideas on wedding dress rentals:Look in the phone book for a bridal shop that rents gowns.

Some dress rentals come from past brides and some are directly bought from manufacturers. If you don't like the idea of wearing another bride's gown, this may not be for you. Ask to be sure if it matters to you.A veil or headpiece, slip, alterations and cleaning should be included in your wedding dress rental.

*Do rent locally in order to try on the dress and check it our before renting.
*The gown and veil should be in good repair.
*The wedding gown should fit perfectly.

Cheap wedding gowns require some patience and imagination. Savvy brides know it's worth the little extra effort to look gorgeous and save big on their wedding day. by: Laura Gawne