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Take a cue from the seasons with our favorite wedding dresses and attire ideas for spring, summer, fall, and winter...
Summer Wedding Dresses and Attire
Think breezy dresses with airy silhouettes and light fabrics for a summertime affair...
- Lighter fabrics: for the wedding dress – think organdy, linen, chiffon, crepe, georgette or any light-weight silk. Bridesmaids dresses in linen, eyelet, or seersucker will ensure your girls are comfortable. You may want to forego tuxes and dress the guys in traditional cape cod style – khakis, blue sport coats and colorful ties like those from Vineyard Vines, or morning suits for a more formal affair.
- Simple silhouettes: opt for a slip dress or sheath – as opposed to a voluminous ball gown. Keep your veil simple as well – look for airy, not poufy.
- Dare to go barefoot: a casual outdoor setting can be made more so with a barefoot bridal party
- Add color: summer is a time to incorporate some color into your ensemble.
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Fall Wedding Dresses and Attire
Embrace fall with rich textures and luxurious accents that complement the season...
- For the bride: 1. off white - cream or off-white wedding gowns accent a richer color palette. 2. lace up - antique or vintage lace adds texture to a rustic setting
- For the ´maids: select jewel tone bridesmaids dresses in rich fabrics such as brocade or velvet
- Stay comfortable: be prepared for chilly or warm temps. Strapless dresses with wraps, capelets or stoles are a safe bet
Winter Wedding Dresses and Attire
Add some sparkle with glamorous gowns that glisten like new fallen snow...
- Rich fabrics: warm up to velvet, satin, brocade, and heavy silk
- Add a layer: if your wedding dress is sleeveless or strapless, add a wrap, shrug or cape in white or in one of your wedding colors
- Winter white: dress the wedding party, flower girl and ring bearer in winter white for a chic, clean look.
- Black tie: formal attire at an elegant winter wedding is always a classic
Spring Wedding Dresses and Attire
Embrace the outdoors with floral elements and touches of color...
- Loosen up: feel free to relax the dress code a bit, especially if the wedding will take place outside
- Lighten up: lighter fabrics like lace or cotton create a perfect springtime look
- Wedding gown: add some color with a sash or detailed embroidery
- Bridesmaids dresses: 1. pastels are a springtime classic. Keep yours fresh by choosing a color and allowing each of your maids to select a different hue. Or go in another direction with a bolder turquoise, fuschia or mango. 2. avoid satin shoes – they don´t hold up well under springtime showers
- The guys: they´ll look seasonably appropriate in tan suits, colored shirts and ties. For a formal evening affair, a basic tux always works.
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By: Karen Zabel | 27/12/2009Wedding stationary is the first impression your friends and family will have of your wedding. Before the showers, before the ceremony, and before the reception, save the date cards set the tone and theme for your wedding. Since the cards are more informal than the invitations they can be selected before you have made your final choice for your wedding stationary. Of course, it is always a good idea to send them out as soon as you have completed the guest list and chosen the date.
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By: Kelly Hayes | 27/12/2009Preparing for the wedding is something that all couples love. The few days before the wedding are the most hectic days, because a lot of arrangements need to be made and everybody is busy. Inviting the guests, booking the hall, arranging the decorations, ordering the gown and cake, fixing the DJ etc are some of the things that need to be looked into.
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By: Don Penven/treefern | 26/12/2009The task of planning our wedding fell to me mostly because I was a wedding professional--a photographer. Granted, I had lots of contacts in the business but I knew that I'd be treated like anyone else walking through the shop door. You need to begin with a very positive attitude and the commitment to produce a successful, memorable event. I have only planned one wedding in my many years as a wedding photographer.
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By: Cori Russell | 19/08/2009 | WeddingsTake a cue from the seasons with these wedding dresses and attire ideas for spring, summer, fall, and winter. Find the perfect wedding gown to complement the time of year of your wedding.
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By: Cori Russell | 09/07/2009 | WeddingsBefore you begin choosing between filet and chicken for your wedding reception, consider how you’d like to serve them. The most common wedding catering options include a sit down dinner, buffet and wedding finger food reception. To help you decide, consult this guide with everything you need to know about these catering serving styles.