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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, bridesmaids, mob dresses and more. https://www.bestforbride.com/
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Types of Wedding Veils

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For upcoming brides, the focus during wedding planning often is centered around the wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, the ceremony details, and wedding decor. The wedding veil may be forgotten completely until the bride starts planning her hairstyle for her special day. Then, the temptation is to either forgo the veil or grab a plain veil from the nearest bridal shop. There are so many choices for wedding veils. Brides can find the perfect wedding veils to complement any style of wedding dress.

The mention of “wedding veils may invoke the image of plain nettings of nothingness. However, veils have come a long way. The perfect veil can be an extraordinary finishing touch for the bride’s look. Recently, many celebrity brides have worn creative and stylish veils during their weddings. For those who are not familiar with all that a wedding veil can be, here are some examples of types of wedding veils.

A birdcage veil is the shortest type of veil. These veils are just long enough to cover the eyes. Some are worn with a slanting edge that may cover the nose and end to the side of the chin. Two other common types of veils are the shoulder-length, also called the flyaway, and elbow-length wedding veils. A fingertip-length veil is an elegant, classic choice for a traditional bridal look. This is the type of veil that was worn by Kate Middleton.

Ballerina or ballet-length veils are slightly longer than the fingertip-length veil. Many brides who like long veils opt for the ballet length since they are long while being very manageable and not likely to become burdensome. The chapel-length veil extends onto the floor behind the bride. The longest type of veil is the cathedral-length veil. While the chapel-length may extend to the floor a couple inches past the bridal gown, the cathedral-length extends much farther. If the bride is wearing a long gown with a train, the cathedral veil might sweep across the floor beyond the train.

The bride is not limited to choosing a veil based on length. There are unique styles that cannot be described in terms of length. The mantilla is a circular piece of fine netting that has a bold lace edge. A mantilla is held in place with the help of combs. The bride’s face should be framed with the lace edging. A juliet cap is a lace headpiece to with a veil is attached. The juliet cap was a traditional style that is making a comeback.

A bouffant veil is a section of tulle that is gathered at the back of the head to create a retro poufy look. In addition to choosing the best wedding veil length to complement her dress, the bride may have some gorgeous options such as satin or lace edging or double or even triple tiered looks. When choosing the color of the veil, try to select one that is the same exact color as the wedding dress or a shade lighter.

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Flattering Wedding Dresses That Show Off Your Best Feature

4710Every bride has her best physical features that should be highlighted during her special day. Choosing a wedding dress style to flatter the bride’s body type is a common method for deciding which type of dress to wear. Once a bride decides which wedding dress styles would be best, she can select the perfect wedding dress by considering which show off her best features. Brides deserve to feel confident and special in the most flattering wedding dresses.

Focusing solely on what type of wedding gown should be worn based on the bride’s body type can feel more like trying to hide problem areas. Brides should consider shopping for a particular style of wedding dress based on what is most flattering for her. This can be a source of confidence on that special day. An additional boost is available by selecting the perfect gown that both flatters her body type and shows off her best features.

Every woman has favorite physical features. Some examples are her beautiful eyes, ample bosom, slender waist, feminine curves, long legs. Brides can start by knowing which wedding dress style is most flattering such as a ball gown, A-line, sheath, mermaid, or drop-waist dress. Then, she can narrow the selection to those that show off her best feature.

Videos and images of brides with large breasts who are half falling out of their wedding dresses have been passed around the Internet for years. They have become symbols of what not to wear. Showing off your cleavage does not have to be obscene. However, some bridal advice websites urge brides to hide any hint of cleavage. That’s a bit extreme. A bride is a woman, after all. She shouldn’t feel like she has to hide that fact. If you have a large bust and you would like to show it off modestly, a moderate V-neck may be the best neckline to show off your breasts without being inappropriate.

The form-fitting wedding dress styles tend to show off feminine curves more than the fuller or loose-fitting gowns. The mermaid style is a favorite for showing off curves. With the modern trend of having fuller buttocks, brides may be more likely to opt for more form fitting versions of the styles that suit their body types best in order to show off this feature.

Long legs can be shown off by wearing a short skirt or one with a slit. Again, modesty is important. A bride can accentuate the positive without going to extremes. Many styles of wedding dresses are perfect for showing off a slender waist. Consider the bodice with sculpted fabric that attracts attention to the waist. Accents like small satin flowers along the bottom of the bodice also flatter a small waist by drawing attention there.

How can a wedding dress show off beautiful eyes? Some wedding dresses have colored accents that could highlight the woman’s eyes. Makeup and accessories also can be used to complement the bride’s eyes and make them more noticeable. Often, some simple touches can be the most effective. Otherwise, the makeup and accessories end up drawing too much attention themselves rather than flattering the eyes. Brides should feel like they have chosen the most flattering wedding dress for their special day.

 

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Creating Your Own Fairy Tale: How to Choose the Perfect Fairy Tale Wedding Gown

Throughout childhood, we are told fascinating stories about a kindhearted woman who finds her prince charming and lives happily ever after. A bride’s wedding day is her entrance into her happily ever after. Why not embrace the fairy tale wedding trend and feel like a princess on your wedding day? Fairy tale wedding dresses are modern styles that pay tribute to legendary princesses.

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Best Classical Music for Weddings

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When planning a wedding, many couples focus on what people will see. They focus on the wedding gown, the decorations, and selecting the perfect venue. The music that guests will hear upon arrival and during the ceremony doesn’t receive as much attention during wedding planning. Many couples simply choose the most popular pieces without considering different options. The best classical music for weddings helps set the mood and complements the atmosphere of the ceremony.

Classical music selections are played when guests enter and are seated, before the wedding procession, and during the bride’s entrance. The prelude music is for the time when guests are arriving and are seated. Several classical music songs are popular selections for prelude music. However, the couple should not feel limited to selecting one of the most common pieces. The selection of wedding music is a chance for couples to express themselves and select what pieces best accentuate their special day.

If you are looking for ideas, some of the common prelude music selections include Clair de Lune by Debussy, “Spring from Four Seasons” by Vivaldi, and Ave Verum Corpus by Mozart. Music by Johann Sebastian Bach are popular for the prelude. Some of his music often chosen for preludes include “Arioso,” “Air on G String,” “Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” and “Suite for Solo Cello.”

Couples typically select a piece to be played during the bridesmaid processional before the music is played for the bride’s entrance. Popular bridesmaid processional classical music includes “Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel, “Prince of Denmark’s March” by Jeremiah Clarke

The most popular wedding march is the “Bridal Chorus” by Richard Wagner is the traditional wedding march song. The traditional choice for the recessional after the ceremony includes the “Wedding March” by Felix Mendelssohn, “Hornpipe Water Music” by Handel, and “Ode to Joy” by Beethoven.

Some couples choose unusual pieces to play during the weddings. Instrumental versions of a favorite song that is played by an orchestra is a nontraditional option. If a modern song has significance to the couple, an instrumental version is a way to include it into the prelude or  ceremony music selections. There is no reason for a couple to conform to the most expected classical music choices if something else would be better suited as part of their special day. Popular instrumental versions of modern music which often is played during weddings includes Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole and All You Need is Love by The Beatles.

A wedding is a serious matter, but it is also a celebration. Many classical music for weddings combine the solemn retrospection of a life-changing ceremony with the joy associated with the celebration of love. Couples can sample numerous classical music pieces and choose which they think best sets the tone for their weddings. For more information about planning the perfect wedding, browse our blog for helpful tips for creating the perfect wedding.