Do you know India wedding etiquette

Posted on April 21, 2012 by fredjack | Permalink 0

For most people a wedding is the celebration of a man and woman joining together in holy matrimony. That is, unless you happen to be a Delhiite or more specifically a good ‘Dilli Ki Aunty’, in which case a wedding is the event of a lifetime! The success of the wedding is measured, not by the long happy married life that the bride and groom share, but by the amount of money that their parents shell out to prove their worth – which is primarily done through decorations and clothing.

Wedding dresses are much regionalized and each state and a district within have its own specialty when it comes to the dressing style. From the Coorgi half-saris to the expensively embroidered clothing of the Lucknowis, India has its own flavour of clothing in each place. The Bride and the Bridegroom start their wedding shopping at least 2 months in advance so as to get the perfect choice and of course, fit. Tailors are still preferred to ready-made clothing even today. To capitalize on this market, special “Wedding Malls” have opened up in every major city which acts as a one-stop station for all kinds of dresses. In today’s contemporary weddings, one finds regional attires only on the main marriage day; while rest of the days see designer wedding dresses fit attires. Special “Marriage Collections” are all out there to exploit the market – not only for the bride and the groom, but also for the attenders.

It is an affair so extravagant that guests are probably more conscious about their dressing and find marriages a platform to showboat their complex dressing sense. And hence, the entire wedding ground is transformed into a set straight out of the movies. One can see miles of fabric flowing across the entire area (all 3 acres of it), and the lights lending the whole place a fantastical air. But what really makes these weddings the shiniest, glitziest, sparkling affairs of the season is not the decor but the dresses donned by the guests. A good ‘Dilli ki Aunty’ never disappoints when it comes to the art of dressing up for a wedding.

Wedding season is very stressful for the tailors in Delhi, because every ‘Aunty’ worth her salt is out to get the trendiest wedding attire of the season. Size and age is never a barrier, what is in vogue must be worn by one and all. So what if the elegant Anarkali is meant for the thin and tall, our rotund ‘Aunties’ are never going to be left behind. While the slim look elegant in their yards of flowy fabric, the aunties do their best to look like miniature circus tents. They even like accentuating the air of festivity by choosing bright clashing colours. Their Kurtas are covered in Swarovski, and rhinestones. Their blouses are barely there pieces of fabric that stay on by sheer force of will. The sarees are made of the sheerest of fabrics, and mind you most weddings happen during peak winter! Imagine battling freezing temperatures draped in nothing more than 9 yards of the thinnest chiffon known to mankind.

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Suitable wedding shoes to be unique bride

Posted on April 18, 2012 by fredjack | Permalink 0

1.Wedding shoes for the fairy tale theme. The fairy tale theme wedding is the most popular wedding style for the brides who want to be different from others but don’t intend to go too far beyond the old tradition. The fairy tale wedding theme allows the brides to have more freedom to play with their wedding dress and wedding shoes. Common choices for fairy tale brides contain ball gown wedding dresses and princess wedding dresses with a tiaras. A shoe suggestion for this theme would not be stiletto or sandals for they look too modern. Wedding shoes like stilettos and sandals are not suitable for the fairy tale brides and they are inappropriate. For this theme, a pair of dainty lace-up boots in complementary color to the wedding dress will be a good idea.

2.Wedding shoes for outdoor events. During the summer, it is very nice to hold a wedding in the garden. As the whether is hot, the summer themes wedding allow for wedding dresses with airy fabric and materials. To cater for the wedding dress, the wedding shoes should also be in a airy and light style like sandals. As the high heels are easy to sink into the ground, flat or platform sandals are best. Then the brides do not have to worry about the sinking or off- balance embarrassment on the uneven ground. For the outdoor wedding theme, the wedding shoes can be casual.

3.Shoes for ethic wedding. Recently more couple like to experience a special wedding with a high tone of ethic. In order to experience a true one , some even will fly to that place and hold wedding there. If you are going to wear the Japanese kimono to celebrate your wedding, wedding shoes to go with this theme would be a pair of Japanese sandals. If you are going to experience a Scottish wedding, to complement the style of your Scottish checked wedding dress, you can choose a pair of wedding shoes with the same pattern and color scheme.

As the time goes on the tradition for wedding has changed a lot. In the past the brides-to-be would choose white satin shoes with simple beauty. Now with the changing theme of wedding, there are more choices available. The wedding shoes are no longer limited to stilettos, pumps and flat sandals. As long as the wedding shoes can go well with the theme, you can even wear the Ked to the wedding. The wedding is, first or foremost, your big day. Nobody will object to your choice.

Wedding shoes for a classic wedding. For a classic theme wedding, the whole outfit of the brides will be in a plain style. The wedding shoes for such a theme should be with simple beauty. White satin shoes like pumps and sling backs are good choice. Stiletto shoes are good to highlight your figure. But to ensure that you will not plump back on the alter, you should break your feet in the shoes before the wedding day. To be more elegant is quite important on a classic wedding, so it is better to wear a pair of wedding shoes without too much embellishment. Or else the wedding shoes will stand out too much and become the focus rather than your whole ensemble.

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Affordable wedding dresses online for sale

Posted on April 16, 2012 by fredjack | Permalink 0

Choosing a bridal gown is probably one of the most important items ever purchased in a girl’s life. It is a reflection of her heart. Yet, weddings can be quite expensive nowadays, but the bridal gown does not have to be! Bridal stores across the country have a huge inventory of brand new sample wedding gowns that need to be out of their store and into brides’ hands! The gowns are beautiful, brand new designer wedding gowns! They are offering these gowns at incredible savings to you so any bride can have the bridal dress of her dreams at a price she can afford.

SampleGowns carries a varied selection of Designer Bridal Gowns that will suit any bride’s dream for her special day. For those brides looking for affordable bridal gowns and/or informal wedding gowns, SampleGowns is the place to shop. SampleGowns also has an impressive selection of exquisite but inexpensive mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom dresses, as well as, the availability of a selection of very pretty yet inexpensive flower girl dresses. Be sure to check out SampleGowns where those in need of formalwear will find many different designers, fabrics, and colors to choose from at a fraction of the cost!
Today there are many options according to the place you would like your wedding to become, for example if you want to get married in a church you can utilize a full wedding dress ,if you want to get it done at the beach you can utilize an easier and yet elegant design. Since there is no set standard, wedding designs the possibilities are virtually endless, even the colors can be customized to suit your wedding theme.

It is not very difficult to find the correct designer wedding dresses you’ve always dreamt of for the right price, there are many designers and stores out there competing for your business so make sure you take the time to shop around and discover the wedding dress which better suits your financial allowance. Remember that the wedding is an essential day of your life but that doesn’t mean that everything ends there, actually this is where it all begins so make all your wedding gown comparisons in order to start your new life with a little spare change, you know you will need it!

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Current situation of spring wedding market

Posted on April 9, 2012 by fredjack | Permalink 0

Spring arrival of the wedding the peak of the attendant. Reporters learned yesterday in a wedding shop in Xidan, this year’s brides are particularly interested in custom wedding and booking part of the wedding custom shop has lined up end of next year.

“It’s lovely ah, can reveal my glass slipper!” A wedding shop, try members of the Miss Zhou is a white dress, in recent years, very popular in front of the knee exposed leg, followed by mopping the floor dovetail-style wedding. “This is not good, is not dignified enough.” Mr. Song fiance to express their views to the side. The ridicule of the prospective husband and wife led to everyone’s laughter.

This enjoyable test wedding scene, in many wedding custom shop continue to unfold. Yesterday, reporters visited the the Xidan wedding Building, found that almost every strapless wedding dresses shop has at least two pairs of new test wedding, some bridal salon has been seen queuing up to try wedding scene.A wedding custom shop staff told reporters that from the start of last Saturday, the store traffic have increased significantly, a small holiday Qingming period to the more usual five times. “These days almost every day can accommodate thirty or forty guests, not including those to come read and went out.” Staff said.

The reporter asked whether booking a wedding in October, the clerk admitted a little late, many customers are set next year’s wedding, “to use in the end of some of next year, and now began to order.”The staff said that the wedding custom to take 40-60 days, may have to get it back try to do some modifications, to and fro at least three months time. If the wedding photographs to wear custom wedding is even more advance booking.

The reporter interviewed found these custom wedding price ranges in 3000-6000 yuan. Seize the passenger for Chen Jiaqi, many stores have played the anniversary, promotion and other activities, discounts ranging from 6-8 fold, and some stores also shot a spot 5% ultra-low discount.

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Junior bridesmaid dresses 2012

Posted on April 5, 2012 by fredjack | Permalink 0

Wedding dresses come in a wider variety of styles today than ever before. But if you’re a traditional bride with a certain image of the most important dress of your life, you’ll be pleased to know that traditional gowns are still popular. Traditional and contemporary is what you’ll find when you set out to find your special dress. Consider these standout dresses that combine classic charm and modern styling.Yards and yards of organza in a strapless ball gown with a sheer illusion sleeve neckline create an image that is elegantly traditional but modernized for today’s bride. Lace appliqués adorn the full skirt as well as the detachable neckline. Pearls, crystals, and sequins shimmer on the lace. This lovely gown comes in white or ivory, and will surely make you glow on your special day.A very Kidman-esque selection. If long and sleek is your style, then consider this strapless stunner. This slim, English Net gown is beautifully adorned with a detailed Venice lace layout on the bodice and along the entire skirt hem. The long, ivory elegance works well for brides who are more the romantic type, but don’t want any poof or bling.

V-Neck Empire Gown
Va-va-voom! Old Hollywood glamour alert! This slim, sleek gown is absolutely stunning, period. Gorgeous silk sating with draped empire bodice is reminiscent of a bygone, glam-filled era when women were classy, elegant and always dressed to the nines. You’ll love the classy, V-neck straps, which add a purely unique element to the design. A dramatic spray of hand-made silk flowers adorn one shoulder of this ivory dream of a dress.

Razmir A-line Gown
An excellent choice for junior bridesmaid dresses who insist on high style. This ivory, strapless, silk Razmir A-line gown is beautiful, breezy and feminine. You’ll love the vintage-inspired Venice lace that adorns the empire bodice. As an added pretty touch, two rows of the same lace are also featured along the skirt hem, a stylish element not often seen in the bridal design world.

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Exquisite wedding dresses introduction

Posted on March 27, 2012 by fredjack | Permalink 0

This year, the watchword in wedding gowns is “elegance”. Pure, drop-dead, delicious elegance. Whether the look is contemporary, traditional or high couture, the overall feel on the wedding runways is unmistakable, it’s a return to la Belle Epoch, a world of chic elegance and graceful, dramatic silhouettes. Here’s what to be on the lookout for if you’re shopping for a wedding gown in the Spring/Summer 2012 season.

Asymmetrical Lines
Asymmetry is definitely in this season, but that doesn’t mean that the look is lopsided. The elegance is in the details and the execution. One of the most elegantly asymmetrical dresses for Spring 2012 is Priscilla of Boston’s Style 1408, a stunning one-shoulder ball gown that features a draped bodice and asymmetrical waistline to balance the asymmetrical neckline. The effect is just as lovely from the back as it is from the front with the drop waist echoing the diagonal of the one-shouldered bodice.

Silhouettes
The most prominent silhouette in this season’s range of elegant wedding gowns is the “fit-to-flare”, a cut that is flattering for most figures. The dress is cut to fit the torso, and then flares below the hip into a wide swirl. The most exaggerated fit-to-flare cut is the trumpet flare, which starts slim and swirls into a ground-sweeping flare at the floor. Another very flattering silhouette for your big day is the A-line wedding dresses, a classic wedding gown shape that fits closely at the bodice, and then flares out softly to the hem. Perhaps the most elegant wedding gown for a formal, traditional wedding though, is the ball gown, which combines a fitted bodice with a bell-like skirt. The Platinum Collection makes great use of the ball gown to create elegant couture looks in unusual and unexpected fabrics and styles.

Necklines
Sweetheart bodices, once considered the ultimate in elegance for fairy tale weddings, now have a lot of competition. Some of the most elegant contemporary wedding gown styles feature strapless bodices, often fanned or pleated. Many of the popular wedding gown styles feature sweetheart necklines modified to work with a strapless design. One shoulder asymmetrical designs are another elegant option for the contemporary bride, especially if the asymmetrical look is balanced by fullness at the hem or a contrasting asymmetry at the waist.

Pleated Bodices
Fan-pleated bodices are another wedding gown feature that you will see walking down the runway at the most elegant designer Spring shows. Strapless, fan-pleated bodices aren’t right for everyone, but they’re an eye-catching accent for the bride who isn’t overly endowed. Not all pleating is fanned, however. Some of the prettiest and most elegant designs feature ruched bodices and horizontal bands of pleating across the bodice, or vertically pleated satin and taffeta.

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Outdoor wedding dresses, are you ready?

Posted on March 24, 2012 by fredjack | Permalink 0

One of the hardest things about planning an outdoor event is making sure that you have the right wedding dress. Part of the reason that traditional wedding dresses can be so long, flowing, and elegant, is that the dresses are meant to be worn indoors, where they can be protected from the unpredictable outside elements. Even then, they are bustled at the reception so they are not stepped on, and are not ruined. It is hard to find the perfect wedding dresses for indoor events, but for an outdoor wedding event you are going to have to make sure that the designer gown you choose is going to work, and not be ruined by outdoor conditions.

There are several logistical aspects that you will need to clear up before you know what type of designer wedding dress is going to be best for your outdoor wedding. For instance, when you are thinking about an outdoor event, consider what type of elements your dress will be exposed to. It is important to know that the type of simple short wedding dress that you can wear when you are getting married in a park that has a concrete path and an aisle runner is going to be quite different from the type of wedding dress that you can get when you are getting married on the beach. You will want to think carefully about the elements when you are choosing that perfect designer gown.

There are several things that you can do to make sure that you can still have the designer elegance and beauty, and have a dress that works for an outdoor event. The first thing that you are going to contemplate is the length of the dress. Many brides love to have long dresses, and yes, you can have a long train for an outdoor event because it can always be cleaned after the ceremony. However, dealing with outside elements is not always only about keeping your dress clean. Sometimes, you will end up in a situation where the dress is much too heavy to drag over things like sand or tall grass. If that is the case, you will want to go with something not only shorter but also lighter for you, so that you are not dragging something around that might be too bulky, heavy or uncomfortable.

For that same reason designer gowns are often more form fitting are going to be better for outdoor events. Dresses that are designed to pouf out, or that have hoops fit inside of them might look beautiful on you, but they are not ideal for outdoor events because they are simply too hard to manage outside.

Another aspect of the dress that you should consider is its degree of comfort. Remember that you will be in this dress for a few hours, and are trying to preserve it for many years, until one day you can possibly pass it onto your children for them to use. Also consider the possible weather situation on your wedding day including the wind, heat, and the humidity. A very heavy, bulky dress will not be comfortable on a windy, humid day in the summer under the sun.

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Popular prom dresses 2012

Posted on March 22, 2012 by fredjack | Permalink 0

Prom dresses are undoubtedly a hit when used for the prom. They look elegant and can make virtually any woman look better. However when did the traditions of attending the prom truly begin? Proms of the 21st century tend to be elaborate affairs dominated by designer gowns, expensive stretch limousines, and incredible competition for a position in the prom court. Popular literature and flicks of the day increasingly give attention to prom themes, and teenagers may spend many months planning and getting ready for the all-important evening. With all the importance attached to the proms dresses 2012 nowadays, it seems a bit surprising that the affair has been around in all of its wonders only since the 1950s.

While formal dances for teenagers were popular as early as the late 1800s, proms began to take on today’s iconic status in a teen’s life only as America recovered from the Great Depression and World War II. During the 1920s and 1930s, the secondary school prom grew to a somewhat more fancy evening with the coming of vehicles and luxury things, and high school seniors began to use new party outfits to their proms. In the ’50s, with the post World War II economy thriving, prom was elevated to a better standing, and prom courts, prom dresses, and junior as well as senior proms turned out to be grander. Lots of proms transferred off campus to hotel ballrooms or other places.

Boys usually wear black tie (a dinner jacket and bow tie), occasionally with colorful cummerbunds or vests, though any type of formal wear can be used. Traditionally, girls gave boys matching boutonnieres to be used on the tuxedos. Girls traditionally wear formal gowns or party dresses adorned with a corsage given to them by their partner. A lot of guys also match the shade of their tie to their date’s dress. Usually, guys and girls will dress up in line with the motif of the prom – for example, pastel suits for a Miami Vice-themed prom.

Popular prom activities involve dining, grooving, the crowning of a prom King and Queen, and mingling. In some cases, secondary school students gather funds for their class prom by means of fundraising over the four years they enroll in their high school. High schools in or close to big cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, venues such as a pleasure cruise boat. Students often group together to take limos to their proms. Usually costs are reduced by using the school gymnasium, which challenges the decorating team to somehow hide the gymnasium smell and dull surfaces. Songs played during the dance part of the affair is often the genre(s) most famous with the participants.

Prom dresses can help you get the Prom Queen’s title. In their fairly brief history, proms grew from simple affairs in Sunday dress to extravaganzas in which competition for the best prom gown, the best date, and the best prom court distinction got center stage. Prom evening is among the most important and anticipated evenings of a teenager’s high school life. Lovely gowns and fine tuxes are simply the beginning of a pleasurable night to remember.

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Exquisite colored wedding dresses 2012

Posted on March 19, 2012 by fredjack | Permalink 0

f your dream of a white wedding includes at least a splash of color, then you’ll love some of the latest designer wedding dresses for the upcoming season. From ribbon sashes, to embroidered accents, to colored edgings, the latest wedding gowns bloom with color.

While most brides will be wearing traditional white or ivory walking down the aisle, adding a little color to your wedding dress is becoming increasingly popular. Whether you want to be just a little daring or want to jump into color feet first, there are lots of options out there for brightening the wedding gown palette.

Colored Sashes
One of the easiest ways to add color to your wedding gown is to add a satin ribbon or sash to the dress. One very popular wedding salon with a national profile offers nearly three dozen colored wedding gowns with colored accents, and the majority of those dresses feature a colored sash or ribbon at the waist. The placement, tying and drape of a ribbon sash can make a surprising difference in the dress that you choose. A narrow stripe of bright color accenting the line of an empire waist can draw attention up from your natural waist and accent a beautiful neckline. A wider pleated sash wrapping around your natural waistline and falling in fanned tails over the train adds drama and can give you lovely hourglass silhouette.There are so many ways that a colorful ribbon can change the shape and lines of your dress. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Take a simple A-line wedding gown with a strapless bodice and add a ribbon in your favorite accent color. Wrap the ribbon once at the waist and tie in a small bow off-center, letting the ends of the ribbon drape to knee length. This draws the eye away from the center of your body and creates a long line that lengthens your torso and makes you appear slimmer.Or, tie the bow at the back instead, puffing it just above a full bustle, and sweep train to minimize the width of your hips and pull attention to the small of your back. Do the same thing with a scoop back or backless style wedding gown to call attention to the beautiful curves of your waist. Try different placements and bow styles to create a look that’s uniquely your own and distinctly flattering.

Colored Embroidery
Some plus size wedding dresses feature a spray of color across the bodice or hem. Wedding gowns with embroidered necklines and bodices are beautifully suited to plus size women with hourglass, pear and rectangular shapes because they draw the attention upwards and emphasize the curve of the waist. This can be especially flattering for women whose shoulders, hips and waist are all close to the same width. A spray of embroidery and beads that outlines the bodice and creates a diamond shape down the front can create the illusion of a curvy waist even when there’s a minimal curve. Embroidered flowers in a rich color can trim the sweetheart neckline of your dress, extending in a delicate scatter of asymmetrical flowers down the front and back of an A-line silhouette. This creates long, off-center lines that flatter any figure. It’s an absolutely stunning look for an autumn bride.

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Perfect strapless wedding dresses

Posted on March 9, 2012 by fredjack | Permalink 0

It’s the worst nightmare for any bride-to-be: discovering that your wedding dress is unflattering.

Fortunately, it’s a fear that is never realized for several reasons. First, your seamstress or bridal shop is capable of working magic to make your dress fit you like a glove. Next, nothing is more flattering than your emotions of joy and happiness – which will be the focal point of all your guests as you walk down the aisle. Finally, there are so many different wedding dress options to choose from that you are bound to find one that will give you the precise look that you are searching for.

Oleg Cassini’s Strapless wedding dresses Lace and Tulle Slim Gown is another choice that will charm everyone in the chapel. This dress gives any bride a slender silhouette with its fitted, strapless bodice. Beaded lace and pleated tears of tulle flow downward into charming ruffles. A chapel train flows behind this ivory or white creation. It’s even available in a combination if ivory and champagne. Whichever color the bride chooses, this dress may well steal the groom’s breath away.

She can dazzle with simplicity, as well. The Charmeuse Side-Drape Gown with Sash is a strapless dress of shimmering charmeuse fabric. It may not have any frills or tiers of lace, but this slim dress features a ribbon sash and a sweeping train that will give her an elegant, graceful look. She’ll look like an angel, gliding down the aisle to join her groom at the altar.

There is little on Earth that is more exquisite than organza and beaded lace when those elements are combined in a wedding gown. The Cap Sleeve Organza A-Line Gown will have everyone agreeing when they see the bride appear in this ivory or white gown. The A-line silhouette of the dress is slimming while the net illusion cap sleeves accentuate the bride’s graceful arms. Beaded lace shimmers on the bodice and skirt, looking especially beautiful where it trims the skirt hem and chapel train. This dress is a truly romantic confection.

All eyes will be on the bride who wears the Allover Draped Taffeta Trumpet Dress. This taffeta gown hugs her form from bodice to knees before flaring out and down to the floor in a trumpet shape. Strapless with a button back, this dress gives her a slender and elegant silhouette whether she chooses ivory or white taffeta. A sweep train is the final touch on this exquisite dress.

She’ll dazzle everyone when she wears the Oleg Cassini Ball Gown featuring 3D Floral Details. In white or ivory, this is a timeless design that accentuates the beauty of every bride who wears it. The full satin skirt is covered in light as a cloud tulle and the fitted bodice is cut in a classic sweetheart style. Glimmering floral detailing sits at the waist, adding just the right touch of shimmer to this exquisite ball gown.

The bride can be stunning in a shorter length dress, too. A Short Strapless Sheath Dress in white or ivory is elegant and sophisticated in draped taffeta. The short strapless sheath is accessorized with a coordinating shrug with short sleeves and a ruffle neckline. This dress offers the bride a sleek silhouette for a less formal, although no less impressive, ceremony.

A Short Satin A-line Dress with Beaded Waistband Detail brings back the sophisticated look of old Hollywood. The bride will look like a star in this satin dress with its beaded waistband. Whether she chooses white or ivory, this dress is sleek and shimmering—and the bride will be, too.

Another short dress that will showcase the beauty of any beaming bride is the Beaded Lace Sheath Dress. Delicate beading and lace give this dress shimmer while a scoop neckline with a floral scalloped edge lends it elegant simplicity. The dress’s bodice descends in the back to a slightly revealing V-shape. A belt hugs her waist, fastening in the front with a simple buckle.

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