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How to Choose a Plus Size Wedding Dresses

Plus Size Wedding Dresses can be just as beautiful as any other wedding dress.

Are you dreading the whole “dress shopping” experience because you think you won’t find the type of dress you are dreaming of in your size? We shouldn’t have to feel like we don’t deserve our dream dress just because we are big. We want the same as every other bride wants on her wedding day, to feel beautiful, to feel like a princess, and we all have the right to feel that way on our wedding day, regardless of our size. Read on for help in finding your dream wedding gown.

Just because you’re not super slim doesn’t mean you can’t have the perfect wedding dress.

Very few women have the body of a supermodel. Few of us even are a perfect size. We all have some areas that don’t fit the into the ‘perfect’ ideal. You can still look as wonderful in the same gorgeous gowns as slimmer women.

The secret is: MAKE SURE YOUR WEDDING DRESS FITS!

Forget sizes and measurements, they are just labels. Remember the Duchess of York on her wedding day?

She looked fabulous-

because her dress fitted not because she had lost a heap of weight.

If you choose the right wedding dress and silhouette you can look fabulous no matter what size you are.

Perhaps a strapless gown to show off creamy shoulders, or if you are curvy a Mermaid style wedding dress.

Draw the eye to your most striking features.

* Low necklines and bare shoulders if you have a good bust, (an added bonus being that it will make your face appear longer and slimmer).

* Wearing your hair up will show off a smooth neck.

* If you have a lovely complexion focus on your face and choose a simpler gown maybe with an empire waist, as it’s the most flattering to a woman’s silhouette.

Empire line wedding dresses are a good choice for most women as the style elongates the body, drawing attention to the bust-line and making you look slimmer and taller.

Pay attention to the type of fabric you use. A stiff fabric in some styles may not flatter you but in a simple fitted style can be very slimming.

Regardless of the dress style you choose for your wedding dress, the following tips in mind will help ensure you have the most beautiful shape possible:

Buy a dress that fits.

* This ensures the dress will fall correctly and won’t pull and crease, and accentuate the “not-so-perfect” areas. See our How to take Your Wedding Dress Measurements article for a fool proof way to take your vital statistics correctly.

* Wear appropriate lingerie. Who wants a panty line in the wedding photos!

* Make sure your bra is the correct size. Free fitting is available at many department stores.

* Long line bras and Body Shapers help trim your silhouette.

* Less is sometimes more. Don’t overdo the lace and ruffles.

*A simple shape is the best for a streamlined silhouette. A line, Empire style and Column style all have a slimming effect.

* A full Ball gown style will emphasise a small waist and hide broad hips – this style will also balance out a small bust if you emphasise the bodice with brocade or lace.

*Be aware of the horizontal design features. Where the waist line sits, the hem length, does a short sleeve finish at the bust line? Never have a horizontal feature at your widest part… for instance

* Do not have a dropped waistline if you have broad hips,

* Don’t have the hemline at the widest part of your calf -go shorter or longer for a slimming effect.

*Colour is also very important. Dark colours can be more slimming than pastels or bright colours, but is just as important to wear a colour that suits you. It may be worth having a personal colour chart done for even if you never use it again.

Wanda Arnold’s website  www.weddingsdresses.tvwill help you find your dream wedding dress and buy it online. Our video will show you How to Take Your Measurements in a few easy steps. Explanations of different figure types to help you choose your perfect bridal gown. You can read site reviews and link to online Bridal Stores.

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As Mother of the Bride What should You Wear?

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As Mother of the Bride What should You Wear?

You’re just as excited about the big day as the bride. This will be one of the most important days of your life as well as your daughter’s, and you’ll want to look your best.

The Mother of The Bride plays an important role and even though the bride is the star, there is one person everyone will watch – the Mother of The Bride. At your daughter’s wedding day, you will be on show so choosing your outfit is vitally important. There are a number of things to keep in mind when choosing your outfit here are a few tips to help you find the perfect outfit.

Wedding Etiquette

Wearing white or cream is absolutely out of the question, unless the bride requests it, or is wearing a coloured wedding dress. Likewise, as Mother of The Bride, anything too revealing would be considered a little tasteless. Red is also considered a no no as it is too eye catching.

Co-ordinate the wedding party

You are part of the wedding party, and a coordinated look will work better for photographs and the overall colour scheme of the wedding, than a colour and style completely at odds with the bride and bridesmaids.

Don’t forget to check with the Mother of the Groom. Imagine if you wore the same outfit!

Be Comfortable

As Mother of The Bride you’ll on your feet for a large part of the day as well as attending the ceremony. By the end of the reception you will have been busy for many hours. So, you need an outfit – especially shoes! – that feel good as well as look great. Don’t wear an ill fitting outfit it is always better to concentrate on FIT rather than get hung up on SIZE. An outfit that is too tight will be really uncomfortable by the end of the evening and will never be as flattering as one that is well fitting and correctly sized.

Before making a final decision on your outfit consult your daughter, and let the Mother of The Groom know what you plan to wear.

Formality

Consider how formal the wedding will be. A black-tie wedding may need full-length gown – a pretty, summer dress may be ideal for a beach wedding. If the wedding is a formal affair a suit with match hat, bag and gloves always looks elegant.

Style

Choose a style to suit your figure type. You can disguise many figure faults if you wear a a garment that fits properly and flatters your figure type.

Color

Find a colour that blends with the rest of the wedding party – you will be in the photos. Avoid white, cream, red and black.

Fabric

Unless your daughter is having a beach wedding a solid colour will photograph better than a print. If you want a patterned fabric try something with a self pattern.

Wanda Arnold’s website www.weddingsdresses.tv will help you find your perfect Mother of The Bride Outfit and buy it online. Helpful tips and information for choosing fabrics and styles that suit you and flatter your figure type. You can see site reviews and link to online stores.

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Flower Girl Dresses – Just as Important as Your Wedding Dress

Flower Girl Dresses – just as important as your wedding dress

One of the enjoyable tasks, when planning your wedding is choosing your flower girl dress. You may plan to choose a dress that will coordinate with the rest of your bridesmaids, or opt for a simple white dress with coordinating accessories. Whatever your taste, there are a few other considerations. Finding the perfect flower girl dress needs a little thought.

The fashion has changed very little over the years, usually an echo of the bridesmaids in colour, style, or length, some flower girls dresses are scaled down versions of the bridal gown or have similar lace or embellishment. Always “little girl” in style the dress can be short or long. There are as many styles as there are bridal gowns, some are formal, but there is no reason for you not to have a flower girl at a more relaxed wedding such as a beach wedding.

A flower girl’s dress can be white, or be a part of the colour scheme of the bridesmaids dresses. If her dress is white, a coloured sash, hair ribbon or posy may be used to tie it in with the bridesmaids dresses.

Keep in mind the age of your flower girl as younger children will less able to tolerate being hot or cold. Most children will complain or act up if they are in uncomfortable clothes for any length of time, and inevitably that will be at the worst possible moment.

Fabrics for flower girl dresses vary greatly, rich fabrics such as velvet or velour are wonderful, but best confined to winter or autumn weddings. Lighter fabrics are more suitable for a summer or springtime wedding.

Ballet Slippers are probably the best choice for shoes, anything from satin to patent leather will be stylish and comfortable. While tights are great for a winter wedding but are really too warm in summer for a little girl to stay comfortable. Gloves are available in sizes to suit little girls to help keep little hands warm.

Remember – if there are any steps to go up or down, little girls tend pull their dress up if it is too long, a disaster if they are trying to carry a posy as well. Be aware that a very young girl may trip on a long skirt, so it’s best to choose a shorter style. Pantaloons underneath can give length without the danger of tripping. If you are having flower girls of varying ages, you can co-ordinate their dresses much as you can your bridesmaids dresses.

Whatever the style you choose, fabrics that won’t wrinkle, such as satin or velvet will look best by the end of the day.

A good tip is to wait until the last moment to dress your flower girl. If she is very young, and you can afford it, you may want to buy two dresses so you are sure to have a clean one for the photos.

Wanda Arnold’s website www.weddingsdresses.tv will help you find dresses for every member of your dream wedding party and buy online. Helpful tips and information for choosing fabrics and styles. Explanations of Wedding Dress Styles to help you choose your perfect bridal gown. You can read site reviews and link to online Bridal Stores.

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How to Choose Your Wedding Lingerie

Choosing the right Wedding Lingerie is as important as the selection of your wedding dress. You want your wedding day to be truly memorable, so don’t skimp on your Wedding Lingerie. You’ll find information here to help you choose the style of Wedding Lingerie that will enhance your Wedding Dress and make you feel fabulous.

The style of your wedding dress will dictate your Wedding Lingerie, but you still need to be comfortable – and you want to look good too!

You want your wedding day to be truly memorable. So make sure you feel like a queen from the inside out.

Don’t skimp on your wedding lingerie. Choosing the right wedding lingerie is as important as the selection of your wedding dress. Not only will it enhance your wedding dress, but it will also be judged later by the most important man in your life: your new husband.

With some styles such as Ballgown or A-Line, you can get away with more ruffles and lace as they won’t affect the silhouette of your wedding dress; but if you choose a slim fitting wedding dress be extra careful with garters and lacy underwear as this type of lingerie shows lines more than smooth lingerie. Likewise, if you wear a wedding dress made of clingy fabric, such as charmeuse, choose something smooth and flimsy for your wedding lingerie.

Where possible, wear the lingerie for any wedding dress alterations as the fit of your wedding dress will be affected by your lingerie.

BRAS

Begin by choosing your bra, and you need one that has the proper support. Your favourite brand may have a bra to suit. For more information about bras styles and how to choose your size or solve any problems, you might have selected a bra for under your wedding dress; see the Bra School here.

You can choose anything from nipple covers for maximum exposure, invisible bras, stick-on bras, strapless push-ups through to bustiers and corsets and full Body Shapers.

  • Regardless of which type of bra you choose, buy underwire if you are full-busted or full-figured.
  • If your wedding dress has a low or wide-cut neckline or slender straps, your best choice is a strapless bra. Many strapless bras have versatile straps that you can change or remove to suit.
  • A backless dress needs a bra that hooks at the waist. Let them see skin, not bra straps.
  • Longline bras can help slim your waistline and enhance your bust at the same time.

If you are not sure what size bra you need, you’ll find all the information on our website, as well as solutions for any problems you have, such as the centre panel of your bra buckling or only one cup fitting you. Wearing an ill-fitting bra size can really ruin the entire look of your wedding. So it’s a good idea to get professionally fitted for a bra. Many department stores have fitters, even if they don’t have the lingerie you want.

Visible bra straps may be acceptable for everyday fashion but NEVER with your wedding dress.

SHAPERS

You might want to look slimmer on your wedding day.

Body Shapers are brilliant for trimming problems areas. Make sure you buy one the correct size as you’ll be wearing it for quite a few hours. Unfortunately this kind of underwear usually doesn’t look sexy and can be uncomfortable. Still, if you have a going away outfit, you can always have a second, more attractive set of lingerie.

HOSIERY

Find a nice pair of stockings or pantyhose, good quality hosiery won’t cost you much more, but you will really notice the difference. It pays to buy a spare pair for emergencies too! Although for an informal wedding you may decide to go without. There really aren’t any rules these days.

A pantyhose-underwear combination is a good choice for a slim-fitting wedding dress such as Mermaid style. Many brides like to buy two garters – one to wear and keep and one to throw to the guests. Flesh or white hosiery is traditional, but if you opt for a coloured wedding dress, you can match your hosiery however you want.

SLIPS

A Slip will stop your wedding dress from riding up against your legs and help create a smooth silhouette. Narrow wedding dresses such as a Column style or one made of clingy fabric need a slip underneath.

Crinolines come in various widths and support a full skirt, team with a bustier under a Ballgown wedding dress for a truly hourglass silhouette.

BUSTIERS

A bustier or corset with sheer stay-up stockings is a popular choice for a sexy look. Corsets are designed to bring in the waist, and to support and enhance the bust. Some bustiers have stocking attachments, but you could wear stay-up stockings or a garter belt.

PANTIES

Panties are also important when you choose the lingerie for your wedding. Panties under the wedding gown may or may not be a problem, depending on the fit. Some styles such as Empire can be clingy and reveal

(Shock! Horror!) visible panty line!

Whereas this just won’t happen with style such as a Ballgown wedding dress.

Select close-fitting – but not tight -panties that do not show, especially if you are wearing a tight-fitting wedding dress such as Mermaid style. G-strings are great for this purpose if you don’t mind wearing them. Take a look online, and there are many sites like EBY where you can get the perfect match for your dress.

If your dress isn’t a narrow silhouette – maybe a Ballgown style, you have more choice as the panty line will not show through, and you may prefer more modest lingerie.

The other part of your wedding lingerie set will come into play on your wedding night. There are definitely no rules here! No one can say you have made the wrong choice – it’s strictly between your husband and you, and there’s a vast array of gorgeous lingerie for all sizes out there.

Let your imagination go wild.

Helpful tips and information for choosing fabrics and styles. Explanations of different wedding dresses to help you choose your perfect wedding gown. Bridal Lingerie Tips and in-depth information to help you find exactly the Wedding Lingerie you need. Site reviews and links to online Wedding Dress Stores, Bridal Lingerie Stores.