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Olga is manager at Best for Bride since 2005. Currently Best for Bride operates 4 bridal stores in Canada (Toronto, Etobicoke, Hamilton and Barrie). Best for Bride sells wedding, bridemaids, mob dresses and more. https://www.bestforbride.com/
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Five alternative wedding dress ideas

alternative wedding dress ideas

Wedding dresses are the most important element of any wedding for a bride. From a young age young girls dream about their fairytale dress, but this fairytale dress can differ from one bride to the next. In recent years there has been an emerging trend for brides to pick out alternative dresses to fit in with a specific “theme”. Alternative wedding dresses don’t just look great but they can also be much more cost effective for brides. To give you some inspiration for your alternative simple wedding dress here are five inspiring ideas.

Steampunk

Steampunk is a relatively underground subculture that seems to thrive among the gaming and sci-fi community. Steampunk incorporates the fashion elements of the Victorian industrial revolution with modern day fashion to give a distinguished quirky look. Many weddings with a steampunk theme have taken place recently, resulting in many dress designers using the subculture as inspiration. Steampunk wedding dresses are average priced in relation to the regular wedding dress, with dress prices starting at $900. Why not try it, after all, even in the darkness there is beauty.

Vintage

Vintage fashion has become incredibly popular in mainstream fashion over recent years, with the likes of Alexa Chung and Kate Moss heading a rise in demand for vintage. With this rise in demand for vintage there has also been a rise in demand for vintage wedding dresses, with companies popping up selling vintage dresses exclusively.  Vintage dresses can be sourced from around the world and are normally adapted to make them perfect for you. If you are looking for wedding dresses at affordable prices vintage is the best way to go, prices start at £400 but prices will start to fluctuate if you start looking at designer.

Goth Style

The gothic subculture was founded in the late 1970’s and still lives strong today. The fashion incorporates a dark colours, pale make up and extravagant dress codes. Gothic wedding dresses don’t necessarily have to appeal to the “Goth”, the dresses look elegant, sexy and give a different feel to your bridal outfit. Gothic clothing adds a touch of mystique to alternative wedding dress options. Embrace intricate lace details and corsets for a unique and alluring bridal look that transcends traditional norms. Gothic wedding dresses can come in a variation of colours including deep red, black and scarlet, the dresses tend to have a Victorian inspired look and really will wow your wedding guests and groom.

Medieval

The medieval dress is probably the most outlandish wedding dress suggestion on the list. It may sound a bit “fancy dress” but these dresses really can look stunning in the right setting. Medieval dress colours consist of opulent gold’s, greens and reds that are on stunning silks and laces that make for truly stunning dresses. Medieval style dresses are perfect for those castle based venues, making your wedding a true, fairytale wedding.

Homemade wedding dresses

Homemade wedding dresses are a great way to save money and maintain full control of your wedding dress design. Many brides won’t be able to produce such a quality piece that a professional wedding dress designer could, but at the same time can’t afford their prices. With this in mind, why not consider buying a pre owned wedding dress that you can tweak and customise to make it special to you. A homemade wedding dress will live on in the memory of you and your guests, plus it will always hold that extra sentimental value.

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How to plan a wedding abroad in 10 easy steps

Getting married abroad is becoming an increasingly popular option for many people.  If you live in a country where the weather is notoriously unpredictable then the call of warmer, drier climates is often irresistible.  Getting married in a particularly beautiful or exotic location also further adds to how special and exciting your big day is.  If you’re not convinced yet then here’s the deal breaker, it can often mean less stress and lower costs, what more could you ask for?  Many couples are now choosing to turn their wedding into an extended holiday with all the most important people in their lives invited.

If you’re tempted by the idea but still worried about how you’d go about planning such a monumental event then you’ll be relieved to know it’s not all that difficult, it’s a lot like planning a holiday!  Here is my guide on how to plan a stress-free wedding abroad.

1)      Find a location and check out the legalities attached to getting married there

Depending how soon you want to get married you could even take a holiday out there first to scout out the best locations and accommodation.

2)      Work out a budget and make sure it is definitely realistic.

If you are taking guests with you, work out early on what you are going to pay for and what they need to pay for themselves, speak to them early on as well so that you can gauge interest and have an idea of numbers.

3)      Documentation and forms

If documentation and forms are needed then get them filled out and sorted straight away to avoid wasted time if it falls through later down the line.

4)      Book your wedding package/wedding planner

When you know the numbers for your wedding start looking for your ideal wedding package and accommodation and get it booked. If you book a wedding package you will usually have a wedding planner that comes with it who can sort everything out in your chosen location for you.  Make sure that you get their details so that you can start communicating with them straight away.

5)      Passports

Make sure that you and your guests all have valid passports; some countries require you to have them for at least 6 months in advance of when you’re due to travel.

6)      Wedding dress and groom’s suit

Start looking for your wedding outfits as early as possible, when getting married abroad this can be one of the most stressful parts of the planning!  Sometimes it can take a long time to get wedding dresses fitted and altered so make sure that you’re getting your requests in plenty of time as there’s often a waiting list.

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7)      Organise/book your honeymoon

If you’re going somewhere separate for your honeymoon then make sure you get this planned and organised early on.  Make sure that it is going to be a smooth transfer from your wedding destination to your honeymoon.

8)      Take out insurance

Put your mind at rest by taking out wedding insurance to cover you for your big day.  Make sure you have travel insurance arranged as well to cover you if anything were to happen to your flights or your luggage.  Then if the worst case scenario actually happens and you lose your luggage, wedding outfits and all, the fact that you’re covered by your insurance will take at least a little bit of the sting out of last minute shopping for wedding dresses in Gauteng, South Africa or for the Groom’s suit in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

9)      Invitations

It’s usually best to get invitations out for weddings abroad at least 6 months in advance.  This might seem like a long time ahead, but remember people will want to book accommodation and flights at the best prices possible and book time off work.

10)   Organise the finer details with your wedding planner

Find out what your wedding package includes and decide anything that you want to take yourself, e.g., wedding cake.  If you want to get your hair or make-up done professionally before your wedding then make sure that you’ve booked these kinds of appointments in advance as well.

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