Looking for the perfect wedding dress to fit your body type can be overwhelming. With these tips on dress silhouettes and body types, you will find your perfect dress!
The Hourglass {Curvy with a slim waist}
- What to look for: A body-hugging mermaid silhouette that flares below the knee.
- Designers to try: Left: Maggie Sottero, Right: St. Pucchi by Rani
Boxy {Boyish Waistline}
- What to look for: Empire-Waist Gown, Ballroom gown with a basque waistline that will give you a nipped-in waist
- Designers to try: Left: Oscar de la Renta, Middle: Amsale, Right: Hayley Paige
Are you having a small destination wedding but still want to share it with friends and family whom couldn’t attend? How about dear Grandpa who lives out of state and can’t travel. With the latest trend using modern technology you can! Stream your wedding live online for guests to watch simultaneously as it is happening. There are multiple avenues you can take whether it is www.idostream.com based in Connecticut or www.seemymarriage.com right out of India, brides and grooms have the ability to share their special moment with family and friends who were unable to be present for the ceremonies.
A few features of these wedding streaming websites include: {Read More}
Once upon a time there was a little girl that played with her brand new wedding Barbie doll. Barbie would meet Ken on their first date at the snack shack, they would go on many fabulous dates in her pink convertible and Ken was always a gentleman. After a short while Ken would then drop down on one knee and pop the question, they would move into their dream house and live happily ever after.
We have been wired since day one to day dream about our own once upon a time story. Love is what makes the world go ‘round and you have agreed to plan a day to celebrate your love with your very own Prince Charming. If that’s not something to celebrate then I don’t know what is! So stand up, cheer and proclaim your love from the highest mountain top!
Now that you have your Once Upon a Time you know need to think about planning your Happily Ever After. Cinderella never warned us girls that planning a wedding would entail asking ourselves everything from if you want your name on your napkins to what cake knife you should you use. Take a deep breath and relax. Yoga would probably be a good hobby to start now if you haven’t already been practicing.
We girls need to stick together! As a bride myself and currently in the process of planning my own wedding, I am ready and willing to share my tips and tricks to not only making a beautiful award winning wedding but also doing it stress free (well as much as possible…) and using your budget wisely.
TIPS AND TRICKS #1
Guest List – Are you in or out? {Read More...}
Communication in a relationship is key. It is important to remember to discuss key topics to keep your relationship thriving! Here are three tips that I recommend you discuss with your man to keep your relationship happy and healthy!
Budget
This is a big one! The topic of finances is usually the cause of tension in a marriage. It is important to discuss your finances open and honestly with each other. Create a spreadsheet together that will help you keep things clear and organized. There are some great tools that you can utilize to help you track your spending. I like to use mint.com. {Read More}
Planning for the future
Talk about where you see yourself in the future. Let your man know your goals and dreams. How can he be supportive of you if he doesn’t know what your goals are for the future? Create goals and dreams together. If you do not know what your goals are, write a list of things you would like to accomplish in your life. This can awaken your creative side and help you come up with what you really want out of life! Be sure to listen to self-help audios to help encourage you to think and dream big!
Where you want to end up
Are you open to moving out of state? Is there a particular city you want to live? Where you end up living is a very important topic to talk about because it will determine where your future kids will grow up and it will determine where you meet the majority of people in your life. Do your research and find out if you like the school district. You may learn something new!
Author: Jessica Dennison | Relationship Advice Blogger
I hope you have all enjoyed this this five-part session on a guest's survival to the wedding season. I hope it has been helpful! This entire guide can be found in Cosmopolitan June 2013 issue titled, "The Ultimate Wedding Season Survival Guide," by Helin Jung.
Enjoy Part 5: "Open Bar"
Even if your friends think it's going to be awesome--unlimited free drinks--you don't want to be the one who can't keep it together. There is a time and place for that but you also don't want to be antisocial.
Jackson Cannon, co-owner of The Hawthorne Bar in Boston, shares some secrets of enjoying yourself while staying in control.
1} Tip the bartender up front and ask him to make your drinks weaker than normal.
2} Mix your alcohol with juices and a splash of soda.
3} Make sure you eat. Don't let the drinks keep flowing while your on an empty stomach.
What if it is a dry wedding? It's tempting but do not bring a flask!
Author: Kaitlin Keller | Director of Content | Forever Bride
Information Compiled from: Helin Jung | Cosmopolitan June 2013
Photo Provided by Anatoliy D Photography
T
he question on your mind is no longer, what are you going to wear on your first date to what are you going to wear to remember a moment for the rest of your life? Most guys think it’s not a big deal because you only wear your dress for one-day right? Girls understand that the dress you pick today will be with you for years to come. Pictures will get passed down from generation to generation and your dress will either haunt you or become your biggest asset.
One of the first questions any good sales associate will ask is, "What is your price range you would like to stay between?" You never know if a dress is able to get marked down, so I would always say a little bit higher then what your comfortable with. (Remember I said a little tinsy bit higher not a giant leap of faith). If you are hesitatant to discuss this in front of the people you brought with you, I would call and let your sales associate know in advance to set some dresses aside for you.
It’s always important to shop with a pre-determined budget in mind. So stay strong my friend! Nothing is worse then going home with buyer’s remorse or always asking yourself, what if you got the other dress? Most bridal experts have said about 10% of your budget should go to your dress. I say you should spend whatever you feel comfortable with. The price tag you see upfront isn’t the end of the day price. More then likely you will need to get something altered. The hemline is too long, the bust is too big, unless you are planning on getting your boobs done this will need to be taken in. I found that if everything needed to be done around $400-500. If only a few small details, expect $100-200. Just remember you will be able to find a dress that is perfect for you no matter how much you have allotted yourself to spend.
When you do fall in love with the perfect dress, I have found a few tricks to help in negotiating the price to make it a reasonable price. Every dollar saved is a dollar earned towards something else you will be able to buy for your celebration.
Photo Provided by Anatoliy D Photography
Tips on how to squeeze those dollars {Read More}
Part 4 "What's Your Relationship Status?"
Ideally we all would love every wedding to be the kind where the guests are your closest friends because you are 100 percent guaranteed an amazing time! But...most are littered with land mines. We may have our best intentions at heart, but we are human and sometimes say dumb things. Here's what you do when...
1} You're Flying Solo
Watch Out. Unattached at a wedding can be a bummer. It's such a romantic and happy day that if you're not careful, you may start yourself a pity party.
Say What? "You're still not dating anyone? You have such a pretty face!"
Your Comeback: "I know! Outrageous right?! This pretty face needs to mingle...so I'll catch you later."
2} You're Coupled Up
Watch Out. If you just started dating, going to a wedding together means you're on display as a couple. And if you're traveling any kind of distance, you'll be logging days together without any downtime to breathe. If you have been dating for a while and you've been wanting to get married yourself, someone else's wedding can unearth sore feelings about the status of your own relationship.
Say What? "Been together a while now? When's it going to be your turn?"
Your Comeback: "We're just so in love, you know? Do you remember that feeling of being so head over heels you never want it to end? We're in that moment now and happy to be here with everyone sharing in this celebration."
3} Your Ex Is Going To Be There
Watch Out. Jealousy is powerful. It's going to be tough to rein in your inner wounded animal, but you must.
Say What? You tug on his shirt sleeve and urgently say, "We need to talk." Things escalate into a fight.
The Better Move: Be the first to approach - PLAY NICE! - and get it over with. Just say hi and that it is good to see them and to have a good time. It's empowering to make the frist move and set the tone.
Upcoming: "Open Bar"
Author: Kaitlin Keller | Director of Content | Forever Bride
Information Source: Helin Jung | Cosmopolitan June 2013
Hi Everyone!! In case you weren't able to make our Weddings & Wine Event, we have a sneak peak of what you missed!! Enjoy!
We want to thank everyone that helped in this Event!
Julie Frantz, Everyday Etiquette
Adagio Djay Entertainment {Audio & Lighting}
Soullections {Live Entertaiment}
Mary Kay's Bridal, Rush's Bridal, The Invitation Station, Ivy Spa Club, Blush Beauty Room {Donations for Gifts}
We especially want to thank all our brides who attended this event!! We are so happy to have had you and we all at Forever Bride, hope you enjoyed yourselves!
Author: Kaitlin Keller | Director of Content | Forever Bride
Weddings come in all shapes and sizes. We are talking about the theme here but the type of wedding - family wedding, coworker wedding, college-friend wedding and the wedding where you haven't seen the people in YEARS and you may panick about what they'll think of you. The secret to having a good time? Being Social. Here are some great tips on how to be social gracefully in...
Part 3 "Who's Going to Be There?"
1} Act Like You're The Host of This Party - Try to make the people around you feel good {talking to strangers, introducing old friends to the people you've just met, and engaging with all of them}
2} Introduce Yourself to Your Table - If you're with a date, don't use him as a crutch and ignore everyone else.
3} Slow Down - It helps with remembering names and feeling comfortable.
4} Come Up With Talking Points Ahead of Time - Socializing isn't as scary when you have things to say. It's also a great time to ask questions - show people you are interested!
5} Give More Than a One-Word Answer When Someone Ask How You're Doing - Give them a sense of your life or description - Just Not a Novel!
Tomorrow: "What's Your Relationship Status?"
Author: Kaitlin Keller | Director of Content | Forever Bride
Info. Compiled From: Helin Jung | Cosmopolitan June 2013
