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How Do You Choose Your Wedding Shoes?
By: Jerry Leung

You will certainly try your best to find your perfect wedding gown. It is one of the most important items that can make you become the most beautiful bride in the world. As a result, you will need to choose your wedding dress with your greatest care.

Besides, you should also choose your wedding shoes carefully so that the style can match your wedding dress and gown. It will not be a good idea if your wedding shoes cannot match you prefect wedding dress.

As for your wedding dress, the first thing you need to consider about your wedding shoes is comfort. You will be on your foot most of the time on your wedding. A badly chosen pair of shoes can hurt your foot badly. No matter how beautiful a pair of shoes is, you should never consider it if it is not a comfortable one. It is not a good idea to have something that can hurt your foot on the most wonderful day in your life.

If possible, you should try to buy your wedding shoes and dress together (possibly in the same bridal shop). By doing this you can wear the dress and shoes at the same time to see if they match each other. If you are going to buy the shoes later, you may try to bring your gown to the bridal shop so that you can still try them together.

However, if it is not quite possible for you to try the shoes and wedding gown together, you should at least bring samples of the fabrics you will use for your wedding dress to the bridal shop so that the consultants there can help you to choose a match pair of shoes.

There is no doubt that a pair of high heel shoes will look more beautiful. However, if you are going to have a long wedding dress, you may not need a pair of high heel shoes because your dress may probably cover your shoes and no one can see them. No one will argue that a pair of high heel shoes is not as comfortable as a pair of shoes without heels. You should always choose the most comfortable one especially in this case that no one will see your shoes.

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Wedding Traditions: Where Did They Come From? by Amy Nutt

There are so many wedding traditions that it would be impossible to cover them all in just one article, but we can certainly bring you some of the best ones! Many wedding traditions have come from our ancestors and are continued to this day, some come from other countries and cultures and some are just plain modern.

Just about everything we do in relation to getting married is steeped in tradition, from choosing the rings, to the father of the bride walking her down the aisle and the tossing of rice. Most of the time, we don’t even really think about it, but these traditions do have a purpose, or at least they did originally. And whether you are planning Toronto weddings, Hawaiian weddings or tying the knot anywhere else . . . chances are, there will be some wonderful traditions involved.

Common North American Wedding Traditions

There are certain traditions that are really quite common among North Americans and these tend to have their roots in the past. Let’s take a look at a few:

Tin cans behind the car: This is a very popular way to see the newlyweds off, with tin cans rattling behind their car. This tradition originated as a method of keeping evil spirits away from the happy couple.

Colorful bridesmaid dresses: Believe it or not, bridesmaids were originally meant to distract evil spirits away from the bride, so they were all brightly dressed and kept close to the bride, dressed in spirit-repelling white, during her wedding day to prevent bad luck from befalling her.

Flowers: While you might imagine flowers at a wedding to be simply decorative, they actually symbolize fertility and a new life. Certain flowers even hold specific meanings, according those held in Victorian times.

You may kiss the bride: Closing the ceremony with a kiss stems from ancient Rome when all contracts were sealed with a kiss. The contract of marriage is also sealed with a kiss.

Tossing rice: Since this tradition is actually dangerous to birds and small animals that eat the rice, most wedding parties now toss confetti or blow bubbles, but the traditional rice was meant to signify fertility and plenty of food for the new couple.

Wedding Traditions from Other Cultures

If you don’t want to be completely predictable, there’s nothing wrong with spicing things up a bit with some fun wedding traditions from other cultures. These can be quite unique and are a great way to celebrate the bride and groom’s heritage.

In Panama, the groom gives his new bride 13 coins as part of the ceremony, to symbolize his promise to support her financially. These coins are usually blessed by the priest who is officiating the wedding ceremony.

A Czechoslovakian wedding tradition dictates that a tree be planted in the bride’s yard and decorated with ribbons and wedding finery. It’s said that the bride will live the same amount of time as the tree. Another tradition is to put an infant on the couple’s bed on their wedding night to bring fertility.

Polish parents of the bride and groom give the happy couple a glass of wine (symbolizing joy and good health) and slices of rye bread (symbolizing a full pantry) that has been sprinkled with salt (hard times) to show their blessing.

As you plan your wedding, you’ll find that there are plenty of other interesting wedding traditions. While many are culture specific, that doesn’t mean you can’t use them in your own wedding. The traditions that have been created over the generations hold special meaning and this is why it’s important to continue them.

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Choosing Your Wedding Dress
By Elena Masters

If you grew up like I did with a romantic vision of what my wedding should be like, then no matter how many questions there are to ask yourself, you’re sure of one thing, it needs to be perfect. Nowadays not everyone appears as concerned about finding the perfect dress, but for most of us – deep inside – it really does matter.

As soon as you begin planning or the big day, choosing your wedding dress becomes an urgent need for most brides. Nobody wants to wait. While dealing with wedding stress and preparations, be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to try on different styles and find the one who says “you”.
The theme of your wedding will be an important point when selecting that special dress. Are you getting married on the beach? If so, you might choose a light airy style. Have you decided on a formal affair? Then by all means, go all out and wear a white dress covered in silk and lace. Whatever type of occasion your wedding will be, your dress will play one of the most important roles in it!

It’s also important to think about the month and season you are getting married in. If you are having a middle of summer wedding, then you probably shouldn’t wear a wedding dress with double layers or long sleeves. After all, this is supposed to be the most memorable day of your beginning together. You don’t want the biggest memory to be how much you sweated through the whole ceremony!

When choosing a wedding dress, try on comfortable styles. Walk around in them, if kneeling is part of your ceremony, then kneel in the dress. You need to certain that you will be comfortable in your choice. The beauty of the dress is only half of your decision – the other half is looking beautiful, happy and elegant. And you won’t look – or be – happy if you are holding your breath so seams do not pop or you’re itchy from the lace on your arms.

One mistake that a lot of brides tend to make when choosing a wedding dress is with the size. If you are planning on losing weight before your big day, do not buy a dress the size you think you may be come the wedding day. Instead buy the size you are on the day you choose the dress. It will always be easier to take a dress in if it is too big. It’s an awful job trying to add material for a dress that ended up being too small.

With the expense of weddings, some couples try and cut back by making their own flowers, having a family member bake the wedding cake or hiring a friend to take wedding photos. Although it is okay to cut back and still have your dream wedding, don’t skimp when choosing your wedding dress.

After you have chosen your wedding dress hang it in the bag it comes in and don’t show it to everybody. Give guests something to look forward to when they see you for the first time walking down the aisle. And unless it is truly unavoidable, don’t let your future husband see your dress at all before the wedding. They say it’s bad luck and even if that’s just a superstition, it certainly does spoil his surprise!

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How to Choose the Best Flowers for Your Wedding

By Jay Osborn  

Planning a wedding can be an extremely fun event. Choosing the best flowers for your wedding is yet another thing that can be exciting to do, but also daunting for some. The flowers you choose will carry the tone, theme and overall feel of your wedding through out the day. Here are a few quick tips that will help you pick the perfect flowers for your beautiful wedding.

Tip #1: Color
Choosing flowers that go with the overall color scheme of your wedding is key to making everything cohesive and will add to the overall appeal of the wedding. Taking swatches of the colors you have chosen for your wedding will help you and your florist to choose the best flowers to match your colors.

Tip #2: Flowers in season
Not only is choosing flowers that are in season going to be easier on your budget it will also be easier on you. It will save on the stress of locating the flowers and having them ultimately shipped in for your wedding. So many other things can go wrong on the day of your wedding, you don’t want to flowers to be one of those things.

Tip #3: Research
Research the different types of flowers that are not only in season but also the smell and look of them. By being armed with research and knowledge meeting the florist for the first time and choosing the flowers will be much less stressful. The internet is a wealth of knowledge so utilize it by checking out different wedding sites and eBooks that will help you to choose the flowers that are perfect for your amazing wedding day.

 

 

Wedding hairstyle tips to make your day beautiful!

 Bridal hairstyles need to reflect the brides’ personality and personal style. The “natural” days are finally ending as today’s bride looks for “more” from her wedding day salon services. More fun, more beauty, and more individuality are what brides are in search of. Theme weddings, museum receptions, and creative personal touches help originate a “signature touch” for the couples’ big day.

Long Hairstyles

If your hair is long and you wear it pulled back most of the time than an elegant Updo would be just the look. Incorporate a detail from your gown into your hairstyle design. Details such as braiding or twisting of fabric can be duplicated into the hairstyle. Or look to the texture of the dress. A soft wispy hairstyle complements a full-skirted tulle gown. A smooth gown of a heavy weight fabric is complemented by a smooth, shiny hairstyle of knots or rolls. Do you wear your long hair down most of the time? Then try wearing some of it up away from your face and leave the rest to cascade around your shoulders. Let few tendrils escape to float around your face, they can be curled or left natural. Having it all down is just too casual for the big day.

Tip: Natural curls? Enhance them and work with them; keep your look soft. Straight hair? Don’t expect a set to last all day, wear it up. If the curls are pinned in place there will be less worry.

Medium Hairstyle

If your hair is medium in length it can be curled and worn with a sparkly headband or tiara to dress it up. Or simply tuck some hair behind your ears and use one of the very popular decorative hair clips to hold it back. With the help of a talented stylist, your hair can also be worn up.

Tip: If your dream is to wear it up and you have a few months grow it out, go for it. Medium hair is versatile, try a few looks with your stylist at least a few months ahead of time. This helps to chart out the growing process.

Short Hairstyles

Believe me there is lots that can be done! Dust off your curling iron and give your hair some fullness in the crown area and back. Don’t curl the front, it won’t look like you. Flatter fronts are in right now so sweep the hair off to the side and save the curls for the back area. Today’s “curls” are for creating texture. Many hair products on the market are designed for “texturizing the hair” not necessarily for hold.

Tip: Don’t touch the curls while they are warm, it will loosen them up too much. Once cooled run your finger through your hair with some hair wax and pinch and place the “texture” where you want it! Don’t brush them out it will look too poufy, frizzy, and (Horror!) dated!! Top your do with a tiara or a few hair clips and you are ready to go!

Headpieces-

Here is the best advice!

Pick out your wedding gown first

Decide on your hairstyle second

Choose the headpiece and veil

I have actually torn apart a tiara on the brides wedding day and redesigned it because it did not go with the hairstyle she wanted. The best way of course is to have a couple of trial run appointments at the hair salon prior to the big day. This way an exchange can be made for a different style headpiece if necessary.
Don’t feel pressured into purchasing a headpiece because it “matches your dress”. Instead look for a detail from the gown you would like to enhance and find a headpiece that complements. It may be pearls, a flower detail, or the trim. Or match the flowers in your bouquet.

Petite?
If you are finding that the headpieces seem to big, look at what is offered for first communion headpieces and ask the bridal salon to add a longer veil.

Second marriage?
Having a veil is fine if you want one, but you may want to skip the blusher. A beautiful tiara is perfect or ornament your hairstyle. Try a hat, they are coming back!

New Trend!!
Ornament your hairstyle! Look in the bridal section of the craft store for fun finds! There are also many beautiful decorative hair sticks, barrettes and bobby pins to add to your hairstyle! Simply attach a comb with netting to cascade down the back of the hairstyle, i.e. (easily removable at the reception.

Bridal hair specialist and author of The Business of Bridal Beauty, as well as creator of www.weddinghair.com, Gretchen Maurer has some excellent tips to offer. She is also a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants.

 

 

Plan your Wedding Early:
Almost without doubt, those who begin planning the wedding details earlier experience less stress later in the game. The more clear and concise the details are the better position the bride and groom are in during those critical days leading up to the event. Starting early can mean choosing a generalized wedding theme, and then brainstorming for the most important aspects associated with it – the location for the ceremony, reception. Gathering resources – help from friends and family, and possibly help from a wedding consultant and coordinator – really help solidify the plan.

Take Time for Yourselves:
Don’t ever forget the reasons why you and your spouse are doing this – for love and for devotion and commitment. Many spouses lose focus of this as they follow through with their wedding planning details. Remember that no wedding is ‘perfect’. Keeping the love and excitement right through the wedding is also very important. Some things you can do to unwind during the planning stage may be:

Talk with close friends a lot. Tell them your frustrations, your concerns, your expectations of how this wedding should flow. Talking your wedding through from beginning to end can really help reduce wedding stress.

Spend romantic time with your spouse. Plan a surprise one-night ‘date’ and promise yourselves to not talk about the wedding whatsoever during that time. Pretend almost as if you are back to the stage of dating and keep it fun, mysterious and romantic. Break your date up into two parts – one where only ‘body language’ is allowed, and one where talking and socializing about anything not about ‘weddings’ is emphasized. Stay away from busy places.

Hit the gym, go for long walks (preferably away from people – beaches and hikes work very well) Many people can significantly reduce stress by staying active in sports if possible during the wedding planning stage.

Take long, hot baths, and pamper yourself with anything and everything you can during your bath. Spas, saunas and anything of the sort are great at this time.

Trust in your faith of your friends and family. They want your event to pull off with a bang as well.

Always remember, the biggest part of reducing wedding stress is having fun!

 A Guide to Beach Wedding

It seems to be a trend that couples are spending more on lavish weddings. Some opt to have flower gardens or to have a fairytale wedding. The average cost for destination weddings can cost from US$20,000 to US$50,000, depending on the elaborateness and grandness of the event.

Some couples also model their weddings after celebrities. They hope to the ‘stars’ for the event. Some would even tell their wedding planner to plan a wedding similar to their favorite celebrities.

Whatever the scale of the wedding might be, do take note of the following:

• Budget

Know your budget can try to work within it. Do not try to include all fancy items or to overdo it. You might find yourself out of the pocket if you do not practice some self restraint.

• Venue
   

• Programs

• Wedding insurance

Why do I say that wedding insurance is important? For destination weddings, the risk involved is quite high as compared to a traditional wedding. Things could go wrong and thus it’s important to be prepared at all times. In case of a cancellation due to wet weather, you could be rest assured that you will get come compensation from the cancellations or postponement of the event.

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