by Cori Russell
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.
Colorful Details
Modern brides are experimenting with color to tie their ensembles into the color scheme. Adding a splash of color to the basic white gown remains popular through colorful sashes and appliqué details, or more dramatically through two-toned wedding gowns with a colored bodice against a white or off-white skirt.
High Hemlines
Not afraid to show a little leg, today´s brides are embracing the tea-length and mini shift dresses that have become de rigueur in nearly every wedding dress designer´s latest collections. The trend makes sense for destination weddings calling for laid back attire and brides opting to don a second dress for dancing the night away at the reception.
Tiered Skirts
Whether chiffon, tulle, organza, or even feathers - layers of fabric are the newest major detail designers are playing with to create soft, yet dramatic gowns. This flowing style is perfect for the bride who is a romantic at heart.
Floaty Fabrics
Dresses weighted down by heavy crepes, matte satins and silks are lightening up to fabrics like taffeta and organza. These airy fabrics are easy to layer and more comfortable for a gown worn for up to 10 hours. And for brides having a summer wedding, donning a lighter fabric will ensure they´re glowing - not sweaty and red-faced - on their wedding day.
One Shoulder
This asymmetrical look is a hot fashion trend that has crossed over into the bridal world to update the basic strapless gown. Carrying a simple, no fuss vibe, the one shoulder gown is a great option for a destination wedding. Bonus points for those blessed with toned limbs, as this neckline shows off the upper arms and shoulders.
Practical Pockets
Having graced gowns for a few seasons, pockets remain hot in 2009. The style lends a casual vibe for relaxed events, and - perhaps best of all - it´s practical too, allowing brides to keep essentials like lip gloss or tissues on hand throughout the day.
Get even more 2009 and 2010 wedding dress trends in this complete wedding dresses guide and photo gallery.
About the Author
Cori Russell is editor for Elegala.com and Gala Weddings Magazine. Elegala.com is a complete weddings and wedding planning resource with a national directory of wedding venues and services, how-to guides, expert advice, checklists and photo galleries to walk brides and grooms through every step of the planning process.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Most Popular Wedding Hairstyle Photo
When it comes to finding wedding hairstyle photos, the Internet is the place to be. There are so many websites that have wedding hairstyle galleries with all sorts of different styles.
The best way to find a wedding hairstyle is to look at tons of them. When you see a style that you like you just know that it is the way you want to wear your hair.
This photo, see left, is one of the most popular wedding or prom hairstyles photos. It features lots of barrel curls in a high updo combined with lots of side bangs/fringe and a center or side part.
See more wedding hairstyles at http://www.hrweddinghair.com/
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Be a Beautiful Bride
by Caroline Husbands
Planning ahead is definitely the key to enjoying your perfect wedding. Unfortunately, all too often, it is the bride who suffers the most stress. Planning a wedding is very exciting but very soon it can become unbelievably nerve-wracking.
Numerous decisions have to be made, including choosing the venue, type of ceremony, flowers, guests and music as well as, most importantly, your perfect wedding dress. On your big day you will be wearing an exquisite dress, your make-up will be perfect and your hair, as well as you, will shine with health and happiness.
To look your absolute best on your big day you should consider making a few changes to your lifestyle right now. Small changes all add up to the perfect you.
Water and Food. This is one of the easiest changes to make. Commit to drinking up to two litres of water per day which will help to cleanse your system, and give you smoother and clearer skin. Secondly, promise yourself that you will watch what you eat. Planning a wedding can be very time-consuming and can mean you grab snacks or miss meals rather than eating well-balanced and healthy meals. If you don't enjoy enough healthy food with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables your skin will look sallow and you could look drawn and tired on your big day which is not a good look.
Lists and Delegation. Divide your wedding plans into stages and write down what needs to be done at each point along the way. By writing it down you will know you haven't forgotten it. Remember, you do not have to do everything yourself. Everyone will be good at sorting different things and will want to help you, but you do need to ask them.
Keep Well-Balanced. If problems do arise try stepping back from the situation a little and taking a few long deep breaths. In the long-run, nothing is ever as bad as it seems at the time and the more relaxed you are the more beautiful you will look. You are, after all, marrying the man of your dreams, and that is the most important thing. Also, don't become a wedding bore. Try to spend some quality time with your fiancé when you don't talk about the wedding at all. Even if it's only one night a week, make it special.
Your Health. If you smoke, then why not take getting married as your ideal opportunity to stop smoking, after all, you don't want fag ash dropping down onto your beautiful new wedding dress or have a coughing fit at the ceremony. Also, try to fit in some regular exercise which will help to keep you healthy and can also be a good form of relaxation.
Finally, ensure you have enough sleep. Sleep is a beauty secret many people overlook but it can heal and rejuvenate and help you look stunning. Have a beautiful wedding! Be a Beautiful Bride!
About the Author
Caroline Husbands is a Senior Bridal Style Consultant with Colour Me Beautiful, Europe's leading Image Consultancy. Bridal services include bridal make-up, hen parties and a new book, Be a Beautiful Bride.
Planning ahead is definitely the key to enjoying your perfect wedding. Unfortunately, all too often, it is the bride who suffers the most stress. Planning a wedding is very exciting but very soon it can become unbelievably nerve-wracking.
Numerous decisions have to be made, including choosing the venue, type of ceremony, flowers, guests and music as well as, most importantly, your perfect wedding dress. On your big day you will be wearing an exquisite dress, your make-up will be perfect and your hair, as well as you, will shine with health and happiness.
To look your absolute best on your big day you should consider making a few changes to your lifestyle right now. Small changes all add up to the perfect you.
Water and Food. This is one of the easiest changes to make. Commit to drinking up to two litres of water per day which will help to cleanse your system, and give you smoother and clearer skin. Secondly, promise yourself that you will watch what you eat. Planning a wedding can be very time-consuming and can mean you grab snacks or miss meals rather than eating well-balanced and healthy meals. If you don't enjoy enough healthy food with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables your skin will look sallow and you could look drawn and tired on your big day which is not a good look.
Lists and Delegation. Divide your wedding plans into stages and write down what needs to be done at each point along the way. By writing it down you will know you haven't forgotten it. Remember, you do not have to do everything yourself. Everyone will be good at sorting different things and will want to help you, but you do need to ask them.
Keep Well-Balanced. If problems do arise try stepping back from the situation a little and taking a few long deep breaths. In the long-run, nothing is ever as bad as it seems at the time and the more relaxed you are the more beautiful you will look. You are, after all, marrying the man of your dreams, and that is the most important thing. Also, don't become a wedding bore. Try to spend some quality time with your fiancé when you don't talk about the wedding at all. Even if it's only one night a week, make it special.
Your Health. If you smoke, then why not take getting married as your ideal opportunity to stop smoking, after all, you don't want fag ash dropping down onto your beautiful new wedding dress or have a coughing fit at the ceremony. Also, try to fit in some regular exercise which will help to keep you healthy and can also be a good form of relaxation.
Finally, ensure you have enough sleep. Sleep is a beauty secret many people overlook but it can heal and rejuvenate and help you look stunning. Have a beautiful wedding! Be a Beautiful Bride!
About the Author
Caroline Husbands is a Senior Bridal Style Consultant with Colour Me Beautiful, Europe's leading Image Consultancy. Bridal services include bridal make-up, hen parties and a new book, Be a Beautiful Bride.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Wedding Dresses - Let the Groom Have a Say
by Nadi Baruch
Tradition has it in Western cultures that the groom does not see what the bride is wearing until the wedding day. This makes it rather difficult for the groom to have any say at all! The groom will, however, have some idea of the sort of wedding that is being planned; he will know if it's traditional or modern. Time was that the groom didn't have a chance either to see or to say anything about the wedding dress and offer his view on what he wants his beautiful bride to look like on their wedding day.
Today's bride is definitely more concerned about the groom's opinion and tries to balance her decision by including his views in the process to make her wedding dream become a reality. Some brides even allow the groom to go with them when they choose a wedding gown, and listen to his opinion. The options for a wedding dress are endless; some grooms wants to see their bride more conservative, some simple, others sexy, elegant, or even like a Hollywood star. The wedding dress is a very important part of the overall picture where the bride has the main say, but there are other aspects of the wedding where the groom can participate and help out and offer his opinion.
Before going out there to find your perfect wedding gown the best idea is to have a little chat and come up with the decision on how much would you like to spend for your wedding dress as well the budget for the whole wedding. From this point on it will be easier for you and your groom to plan that unforgettable wedding. Just how much do men think that the bride should be paying for that dress? This only becomes an issue if the bride and groom are paying for it. If the brides parents are stumping up the cash, what the heck! The amount also depends on the budget, of course: some folks can just afford more than others, so it's not an easy one to answer. Prices range from a couple hundred US Dollars to a couple thousand and more. The important thing is that the groom has to be happy with how costs are portioned out and it's not unreasonable that more should be spent on the bride than on the groom even in these days of equality.
In these enlightened times, if the groom does, indeed, get a chance to choose the dress with the bride, or at least see some photos, catalogs or visit some websites, then we have to admit that times have changed; the groom will as often as not nowadays want to have some input; after all, the bride will surely want to have a say in what HE is wearing, won't she?
The key to this is to discuss and come to an agreement on style and price BEFORE the bride goes off looking. That way, the marriage will begin as it's meant to go on.
About the Author
The style of wedding dress is all about you. At Bella's Brides you can find the best style that match your personality. http://www.bellasbrides.ca
Tradition has it in Western cultures that the groom does not see what the bride is wearing until the wedding day. This makes it rather difficult for the groom to have any say at all! The groom will, however, have some idea of the sort of wedding that is being planned; he will know if it's traditional or modern. Time was that the groom didn't have a chance either to see or to say anything about the wedding dress and offer his view on what he wants his beautiful bride to look like on their wedding day.
Today's bride is definitely more concerned about the groom's opinion and tries to balance her decision by including his views in the process to make her wedding dream become a reality. Some brides even allow the groom to go with them when they choose a wedding gown, and listen to his opinion. The options for a wedding dress are endless; some grooms wants to see their bride more conservative, some simple, others sexy, elegant, or even like a Hollywood star. The wedding dress is a very important part of the overall picture where the bride has the main say, but there are other aspects of the wedding where the groom can participate and help out and offer his opinion.
Before going out there to find your perfect wedding gown the best idea is to have a little chat and come up with the decision on how much would you like to spend for your wedding dress as well the budget for the whole wedding. From this point on it will be easier for you and your groom to plan that unforgettable wedding. Just how much do men think that the bride should be paying for that dress? This only becomes an issue if the bride and groom are paying for it. If the brides parents are stumping up the cash, what the heck! The amount also depends on the budget, of course: some folks can just afford more than others, so it's not an easy one to answer. Prices range from a couple hundred US Dollars to a couple thousand and more. The important thing is that the groom has to be happy with how costs are portioned out and it's not unreasonable that more should be spent on the bride than on the groom even in these days of equality.
In these enlightened times, if the groom does, indeed, get a chance to choose the dress with the bride, or at least see some photos, catalogs or visit some websites, then we have to admit that times have changed; the groom will as often as not nowadays want to have some input; after all, the bride will surely want to have a say in what HE is wearing, won't she?
The key to this is to discuss and come to an agreement on style and price BEFORE the bride goes off looking. That way, the marriage will begin as it's meant to go on.
About the Author
The style of wedding dress is all about you. At Bella's Brides you can find the best style that match your personality. http://www.bellasbrides.ca
Friday, February 20, 2009
Essential Guidelines To Explore Your Ideas On Bridal Hairstyles!
Do you know how to make your bridal hairstyle exceptionally beautiful?
People say, even highly experienced hairstylists might not be able to offer you something exceptionally perfect for your taste or personality, though they have a great collection of bridal hairstyles for their clients.
But, if you are in search of something new or something no one ever saw or wore on any wedding occasion, then it is not impossible for you to get it, but it becomes quite tough task for you.
Here are certain simple guidelines which can help you to explore your taste and style.
Explore new ideas if you can’t imagine!
If you are unable to make your imagination work, then try to discover fresh ideas of bridal hair styles by referring numerous magazines or websites.
When you find something interesting, try to make a copy of it. However, it is not necessary for you to have a same copy of it. Rather, you can add more changes to it, according to your taste and style.
Try to be creative!
Accessories are one of the best ways to make your bridal hairstyle look spectacular on your wedding day.
Vintage hair combs or bejeweled hair sticks are a good choice for your bridal hairstyle.
So, try to choose your bridal accessories wisely. If you don’t want to spend more money on these accessories, you can use your old ear rings, cuff links, brooch or other jewelry items as your bridal hairstyle accessories.
Try to use flowers to decorate!
Flowers are also one of the greatest ways that can make your bridal hairstyle to look awesome. Keeping your taste and style in consideration, try to choose suitable flowers for decorating your hair.
Follow these simple tips!
Take proper care of your hair, prior to your wedding ceremony. If you have healthy and well-managed hair, then it becomes much easier for you to style your hair.
Try to finalize your bridal hairstyle before finalizing the accessories for your hairstyle. It is also very important for you to check whether the accessories match with your bridal hair style or not. So, try to make a perfect combination.
Always schedule your appointment much in advance with your hairstylist. This is due to the reason that an elegant hairstyle is not done in the last moment and it certainly takes some time to get a gorgeous look.
So, consider all these essential guidelines and make your wedding event a memorable moment in your life.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wedding Hairstyles - Find one fast
Check out the latest wedding hairstyles in large bridal hair gallery. Find the latest, newest styles that include updos, partial updos and many other options.
Schedule a trial run with your hair stylist several weeks before your wedding and make sure the hairstyle you like looks good with your dress. Make adjustments during your consultation and you will be sure to have the best style for your big day.
Go now to see wedding hairstyles
Friday, February 13, 2009
Beautiful wavy wedding hairstyles
Long, flowing waves make this style, see photo left, ideal for a romantic wedding. Match it with any type of wedding dress for a stunning look.
Texturising layers were added into the very ends of her hair for extra body and movement and lots of body was added through the top section as well as the ends to give Janelle as much movement as she wants. This is a great hairstyle for those with finer hair as it will create more thickness throughout. A look such as this will require regular trims to keep the shape.
How to Style:Apply mousse to damp hair then blow-dry using a medium vent brush, turning your hair under as you go along. Smooth shine the top layers and then lacquer lightly for hold.
Texturising layers were added into the very ends of her hair for extra body and movement and lots of body was added through the top section as well as the ends to give Janelle as much movement as she wants. This is a great hairstyle for those with finer hair as it will create more thickness throughout. A look such as this will require regular trims to keep the shape.
How to Style:Apply mousse to damp hair then blow-dry using a medium vent brush, turning your hair under as you go along. Smooth shine the top layers and then lacquer lightly for hold.
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