Beating the Post Honeymoon Blues

As the excitement and stress of your pending wedding built up, you probably experienced at least a few moments where you were anxious for it to all be done.  Most couples find their honeymoon to be the most relaxing and carefree part of the whole experience of getting married.  But after the honeymoon is over, the newlyweds are frequently faced with an unexpected feeling known as the post honeymoon blues.  Now that the wedding and honeymoon are over, all the excitement is gone.  You’re not a bride and groom any longer, but simply another husband and wife.  Get your marriage off on the right foot, and try these tricks to beat those blues.

1.   Start a new project together.

Planning your wedding took so much time and energy you’ve probably let other hobbies and projects fall to the wayside.  This can be a great opportunity to jump start your marriage right by working together for a common goal.  Whether it’s painting your home, scavenging for antiques, or putting together a photo album or scrapbook of your big day, find something you can enjoy and accomplish together. [Read more]

Bridal Fabric Primer

When is “silk” fabric not silk?  When the label does not say “100% silk”.  “Silk” bridal gown fabrics come in different names, such as “Italian silk”, “duchess satin”, “regal satin” or “silky satin”.  These fabrics are usually blends of silk and either polyester, rayon or acetate.  The blended fabrics look and feel like silk without the high price and upkeep that 100% silk fabrics demand.  Which one is for you?  Firstly, keep in mind that the type of fabric you’ll choose for your wedding gown will depend on the season, your body type, the formality of your wedding and your wedding budget.  In addition, be aware that some fabrics cling to the body, while others stay away.  To help you decide which bridal fabric is for your, here is a bridal fabric primer:

Brocade
Intricately woven shiny fabric with a tonal floral design woven into the fabric

Fibers: 100% polyester or combination of polyester and silk
Weight: Heavy
Climate: Autumn or Winter
Used for: weddings, formal occasions and bridal party

Photo: Justin Alexander Bridals

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Know Your Body Type

If you don’t have a clue what wedding dress style works with your body type, or even what body type you are keep reading! This article will help you determine your body type.  This article also gives suggestions for what dress silhouette will most likely flatter you and what to avoid.  Silhouette refers to the overall shape of a gown.  Silhouette could be body hugging or flowing into a full ball gown.  Bear in mind, though, that the most important thing is to go out and try on a few dresses in different styles to see what you like and look best in.

Hour Glass Body Shape

If your hips and bust are approximately the same size, and you have a defined waist smaller than either of these by at least four inches, then you’re an hourglass. Most wedding gowns you see in bridal magazines and bridal stores are cut for an hour glass shape, so of all the body types you’ll have the easiest time and fun finding a wedding dress.

Silhouette: A-line; empire waist
Neckline: V-neck, scoop, plunging necklines
What to Avoid: Ball-gown silhouettes [Read more]

How to Choose Your Bridal Gown

Choosing a wedding gown is one of the most exciting tasks in the wedding planning process.  It can also be one of the most stressful. If you’re like most brides, you started looking in magazines and online for the perfect dress as soon as you got engaged.  It’s helpful to go into your dress hunt armed with the basics in bridal gowns.

Consult these wedding planning tips to help you with everything from understanding different types of bridal gowns, necklines and fabric types, to selecting the right dress to flatter your body.

Types of Wedding Gowns

Wedding gowns come in a variety of shapes and styles.  This wedding planning tip will help you understanding the general silhouette of each type of wedding gown.  It will help you determine the direction you want to go in.  If you walk into a bridal shop with one or two or these gown types in mind, they will be able to provide much better assistance in finding the perfect dress. [Read more]

Popular Wedding Gown Necklines

Looking for the right neckline on your bridal gown is just as important as finding a wedding gown to fit your body type.  The classic and ever popular strapless neckline is not for every one. Your neckline not only frames your neck and face, but it also compliments your upper body.  Choose a neckline that will work with your assets, not over power or under state them. Below is a list of neckline styles and what they work well with. (Click on image to enlarge)

Bateau. This neckline is also known as a boat neck. This is a higher neckline that typically follows the collar bone curve and extends horizontally from one shoulder to the other. It tends to look best on women with larger busts and not broad shoulders.

Square. This neckline is similar to the scoop, but with a shape of a half square curve. Works well with full figure without showing too much cleavage.

Halter. This neckline creates a beautiful open back neckline. This works best on tall, broad shouldered and/or smaller busted brides. [Read more]

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