SO, you've found the man you want to be with for the rest of your life... congratulations! And now you're searching for the perfect dress to wear on your wedding day. When it comes to wedding gowns, every bride is daunted by the thought of choosing her dress for the big day. But fear not - I'm here to help.
All brides want to look at their most gorgeous on their wedding day. But even though most of us don't look like Hollywood starlets, it's still possible to be a beautiful and radiant bride - whatever your shape or size.
Remember: there is a dress for everyone! To make things a little easier for you - I’ve put any feelings of jealousy aside - and complied the ultimate guide for all you brides to be, just to make sure you look absolutly stunning on your big day...
All brides want to look at their most gorgeous on their wedding day. But even though most of us don't look like Hollywood starlets, it's still possible to be a beautiful and radiant bride - whatever your shape or size.
Remember: there is a dress for everyone! To make things a little easier for you - I’ve put any feelings of jealousy aside - and complied the ultimate guide for all you brides to be, just to make sure you look absolutly stunning on your big day...
So What's hot for 2011? On the bridal catwalks, romance was one of the biggest themes to emerge from the 2011 collections, with flowers, vintage glamour and art deco-inspired gowns set to fill bridal boutiques across the country. Glamour-pusses will be equally smitten with contemporary big bows, embellished detailing on waistlines and shoulder straps.
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| Vera Wang Spring/Summer 2011 |
Ruffles have also been a huge favourite with brides for the past few seasons, and while the volume they create will remain, you’ll find them starting to share the spotlight with masses of tiny three dimensional flowers. Thanks to the movie, Black Swan, I also predict that pretty ballett inspired dresses will prove to be a big hit come summer...
Vintage continues to be a popular choice for those who want to buck the trend for traditional gowns. House of Fraser is now stocking Biba Bridal which features frocks with a nod to the past including Alexa, a long-sleeved 70s-style number, and Amber which has an air of 20s elegance.
Here in Ireland, you can pick up an authentic vintage wedding dress from the likes of Jenny Vander (Dury Street) or The Goddess Rooms (Greystones) if you want to wear something that will really wow your guests.
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| The Goddess Room , Greystones, Co Wicklow |
Loose fitting styles that are especially flattering for fuller
figures - are empire waist dresses that flow beneath the bust. This silhouette will flatter the figure tremendously by hiding undesirable body parts and showcasing key features.
Looking to show off a little more skin with an empire waist? Opt for a layered chiffon style with a subtle skirt slit. The chic layering and slit will look beautiful and will show just the right amount of leg for a tasteful look.
Top Wedding Trends for 2011:
1. Sophisticated Elegance Returns It's back to basics with elegant, sophisticated style in 2011. Wedding decor will be understated with modern design elements trumping DIY touches. Scripted calligraphy, custom monograms and classic wedding cakes embody this trend. Brides will wear pearls and grooms will ditch the Converse in favor of more tasteful wedding day kicks.
2. Grey is the New Black, Crazy for Navy Gloomy no more, grey is the neutral it color. Organic and natural shades of charcoal, slate, stone, oyster and shell will be paired with vibrant hues to make the colors pop! And while grey remains the talk of the town for 2011, Prince William's upcoming royal wedding has put navy, sapphire, and royal blue back on the map.
3. Mad for Metallics & Bold Color Palettes
Gilded gold, shimmery silver, and sparkling champagne will stand out alongside vibrant accent colors like yellow, purple and teal. Metallics and brights make such a bold statement that couples will scale back over-the-top decor in favor of a more simple style aesthetic.
4. Big Ball Gowns are Back ( Not of the big Fat Gypsy Wedding variety!)
Wedding dress designers draped, ruched, and layered clouds of tulle, power netting and chiffon to fashion whimsical wedding dresses with limitless volume this runway season. The outcome? Fairytale-inspired bridal style and whimsical wedding dresses for 2011 I Dos.
5. Wedding blogs
For brides-to-be, wedding blogs can act as a wedding planner of sorts, providing timely advice, inspiration and vendor referrals -- for free. Below are a few worth bookmarking:
100 Layer Cake -- 100layercake.com/ blog
Before the Big Day -- beforethebigday.blog spot.com
Bridal Bubbly--bridal bubbly.blogspot.com
The Bride's Cafe -- thebridescafe.com
For a list of more than 200 wedding blogs, go to getmarried.com/ wedding-blog/blogroll.
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