Wedding Attire
THE WEDDING DAY IS FAST APPROACHING, and you haven't a thing to wear! Start shopping now - it takes time to find the perfect gown. The final results are well worth the effort.
When it comes time to stroll down the aisle, you want to be the most ravishing creature this side of heaven. Sparkling eyes, glowing skin, a perfectly coiffed do and the wedding gown of your dreams. Get ready for the greatest shopping trip of your life! Unless you?re wearing your grandmother?s antique gown, there are major fashion decisions to be made! You already have a mental picture of the look you want on your wedding day. It?s your job to choose the gown that makes fantasy a reality. But with all the styles, colors and fabrics around, finding the perfect dress may seem like mission impossible! Don?t despair. By following a few basic guidelines, you?ll find the look that suits your unique style.
- You'll need to order your gown and veil six to nine months before the wedding. Make an appointment with a reputable bridal salon, and let the consultant know what type of wedding you?re planning before you show up. Take along a friend or relative whose honesty and good taste you can count on you?ll need an objective opinion. Bring your checkbook a 50% deposit is customary when placing an order.
- Choose a gown that makes the most of your figure. Princess or A-line styles are slimming and create the illusion of height. A full skirt hides heavy legs and hips. Dropped waist styles flatter most figure types. A decorative bodice highlights the upper body, while a simpler style minimizes a heavy bust. There are many fabrics and shades to choose from find the textures and hues that flatter your complexion.
- Choose a veil that?s appropriate to the style of your wedding. And remember, your back gets lots of attention during the ceremony your dress, veil and train should look elegant from that angle.
- Check out store policy on alterations, and make sure there?s a good seamstress on hand.
- Examine the workmanship on the dress itself all buttons and trim should be handsewn, not glued.
- At dress fittings, wear the same heel height and type of undergarments you?ll wear on your wedding day. When shopping for veils and headpieces, style your hair as you?ll wear it at the ceremony. Every detail is important to the creation of a stunning package!
- Now that you?re taken care of, it?s time to dress those lovely bridesmaids. Enlist the aid of your maid of honor or another friend, and choose styles and colors that flatter the face and figure of each attendant. As bridesmaids usually pay for their own dresses, shop conservatively. Carefully coordinate shoes, stockings and accessories to achieve a balanced look.
- Be just as careful in selecting attire for the groom and his attendants. Men?s wedding clothing is usually rented place your order six to eight weeks before the wedding.
- The groom may dress differently from his attendants, or wear the same tux as the other men. He might consider wearing a bow tie and cummerbund in a contrasting color or pattern from the others. The men?s attire should complement the bridal gown.
- Choose tuxedos appropriate to the style of your wedding.
- Men have different builds, so shop accordingly. Your formal wear professional can offer great advice on which styles are appropriate, and properly fit the tuxedo you choose.
- Attention to detail is a must if you want a perfect wedding. Look around a lot, get some expert advice, and enjoy this shopping adventure. It?s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Formal Evening Wedding
- BRIDE: Floor-length gown with train and long veil. Elaborate fabric and ornamentation. Ivory, white, pastel.
- BRIDESMAIDS: Tea-length or floor-length dresses with hats or other hair ornaments. Any color; maid of honor may wear contrasting color.
- MEN: Black tuxedos, black tails.
Formal Daytime Wedding
- BRIDE: Floor-length gown with train and long veil. Less elaborate fabric and ornamentation. Ivory, white, pastel.
- BRIDESMAIDS: Tea-length or floor-length dresses with hats or other hair ornaments. Any color; maid of honor may wear contrasting color.
- MEN: Gray- striped pants. Cutaway coats or short jackets in black or gray.
Semi-Formal Evening Wedding
- BRIDE: Floor-length or tea-length gown. Elbow-length or shorter veil. Elaborate fabric and ornamentation. White, pastel.
- BRIDESMAIDS: Tea-length or floor-length dresses with hats or other hair ornaments. Elaborate fabrics. Any color; maid of honor may wear contrasting color.
- MEN: Depends on the season. Dinner jackets; dark or light formal suits.
Semi-Formal Daytime Wedding
- BRIDE: Floor-length or tea-length gown. Elbow-length or shorter veil. Less elaborate fabric and ornamentation. White, pastel.
- BRIDESMAIDS: Tea-length or floor-length dresses with hats or other hair ornaments. Less elaborate fabrics. Any color; maid of honor may wear contrasting color.
- MEN: Gray or black strollers; formal dark suits.
Informal Wedding
- BRIDE: Floor-length or tea-length gown; dressy suit. Short veil or hat. White, pastel.
- BRIDESMAIDS: Dresses the same length as bridal gown or shorter.
- MEN: Dark business suits; white or natural jackets or suits in warm weather.
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