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2016年12月28日星期三

13 BRIDESMAID DRESS SHOPPING TIPS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER < 二 >

Also keep in mind that rush-cut fees can cost upwards of $10-$40 per dress. Yikes!

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7. Home try-ons, anyone?
Have ‘maids from coast to coast? Make dress-shopping pain free with at home try-ons!

OKdress.uk.com offers a convenient and affordable home try-on service, making it easy for wedding parties all across the country to coordinate styles, sizes, and colors.

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8. Be specific about what you want

While you want your ladies to look and feel confident, they ultimately want you to be happy with the look that you’ve thoughtfully curated.

Be detailed about the vision you have for your wedding day, especially if you’re planning on executing the mix-and-match trend by having your girls wear different styles and colors. You’ll need to be specific with your ‘maids about what you want them to wear in order to avoid a cluttered mess and to create a cohesive look!

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9. Don’t forget alterations!
In the excitement of being surrounded by beautiful dresses in lustrous color palettes, it’s easy to forget about one necessary evil: alterations. Whether the dress is too long, too loose, or too tight, most gowns will need some sort of alteration done to ensure that they fit flawlessly.

These costs can range anywhere from $30-$150, depending on the fabric and fit of the gown. Be sure to factor these expenses into the budget to avoid last-minute monetary surprises!

Just one more reason the At Home Try-On service is useful! Trying on wedding gowns in-person means less alterations for your girls.

How are you planning on doting on your leading ladies leading up to your big day?

Read more: Bridesmaid Dresses UK | Okdress

13 BRIDESMAID DRESS SHOPPING TIPS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER < 一 >

The only thing better than kissing your new hubby at the altar is having your leading ladies standing there next to you, floral bouquets in hand! When you picture your big day, you have a pretty good idea of what you’ll look like: stunning in an ivory-white ensemble with a flowing veil and a killer rock gracing your left hand.

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But what are your bridesmaids donning? Do they look confident? Are they still glad they said yes when you proposed a lifetime of friendship in return for their presence during your nuptials?

The Wedding Shoppe has heard it said by dozens of brides: picking a dress to accommodate the variety of shapes and sizes represented in a bridal party can be stressful—sometimes even the most stressful part of the planning process.

These are your best friends. Your sisters. The loves of your life—aside from your handsome beau, of course! You love these girls and you want them to feel beautiful and confident as they sashay down the aisle before you.

So in perfect timing for a wedding-fueled summer, I’m here to provide a list of easy tips to lighten your bridesmaid-related stresses.

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13 Essential Bridesmaid Dress Shopping Tips:

1. Do your research
I know that you’ve been scouring the internet for the perfect shade of slate blue and sitting at your cousin’s wedding reception, notebook in hand, dictating to your boyfriend about how you just love the bridesmaid gowns but could definitely do without those teal-colored sashes. You’ve been preparing, and the time is here!

You’ve spent your whole life anticipating this moment. So ladies: come to your appointment well researched! First, figure out which styles are flattering on your bridesmaids.

Is your maid of honor big busted? Maybe something with straps would make her feel more comfortable. Have a pregnant sister-in-law? Check out empire waist options!

Utilize Pinterest to get a feel for the look you want, then check out the OKdress 's website for thousands of styles sortable by price, color, and style!

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2. Budget
Have a good understanding of your bridesmaids’ budgets before heading into your appointment. You don’t want them to break the bank, but they want to get a flattering gown that you both love for your wedding day. Come to an agreement before, and be willing to compromise if need be.

3. Limit the gang
Do you have 13 bridesmaids? Then maybe don’t bring them all into the salon to try on gowns. We’ve all seen the dreadful Say Yes to the Dress episodes featuring the bride who brought too many friends with too many opinions.

Avoid that nightmarish scenario and just ask your closest friends to come along—but be sure to get a good sampling of the various body shapes represented in your party!

4. Make an appointment!
While most bridal shops can accommodate walk-in’s, it’s important to think ahead and get a time slot booked if you want the best service. This is especially useful if you’re coming in with a larger group.

5. Just try it on
Trying on a dress in your size is usually a much more positive experience than trying to squeeze into something much too small—or pinning the gown to give you a possibly unrealistic idea of what it will look like when it fits.

At OKdress, we have every Blue bridesmaid dress style in-stock, plus a variety of sizes and colors, which avoids relying solely on a tape measure for sizing.

6. Order early!

My grandfather always said, “If you’re early you’re on time, and if you’re on time you’re late.” Truer words have never been spoken, especially when it comes to wedding apparel.

While Amazon Prime may be able to get your new throw pillows to you two hours after you ordered them, bridal attire requires 4-6 months! 2017 Bridesmaids’ dresses can take months to be produced and delivered, so get started early! If you wait too long, you may be disappointed by the limited amount of options available to you.

Read more for rest 7 BRIDESMAID DRESS SHOPPING TIPS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER later.

2016年12月21日星期三

Victorian Wedding Fashion – 11 Stunning Vintage Photos of Brides Before 1900

Ever since Queen Victoria wed in 1840, however, white has remained the traditional color for wedding gowns and bouquets. A woman then used her dress for Court Presentation after marriage, usually with a different bodice.

The early Victorian wedding dress had a fitted bodice, small waist, and full skirt (over hoops and petticoats.) It was made of organdy, tulle, lace, gauze, silk, linen or cashmere. The veil was a fine gauze, sheer cotton or lace.

Formal weddings during this period were all white, including the bridesmaid's dresses and veils. Veils were attached to a coronet of flowers, usually orange blossoms for the bride and roses or other in-season flowers for the attendants.

For the mid-Victorian bride (1870s) there was an emergence of middle class wealth, and with it a display of their new riches. Wedding gowns fashioned by Worth in Paris were the ultimate status symbol. And if one couldn't afford an original, one copied them. Full court trains were now part of the wedding ensemble, as were long veils, a bustle, elegant details and two bodices--a modest one for the wedding and a low one for special occasions.

The late Victorians (1890s) saw the bustle disappear, a demi-train and large sleeves now in fashion. If the bride married in church, the dress must have a train, with a veil of the same length. The veil could be lace or silk tulle. From the mid-Victorian era to the 1890s, the veil covered the bride's face and was not lifted until after church. The veil was not used as a shawl after the wedding any more, however. White kid wedding gloves were long enough to tuck under the sleeves, and had a slit in one finger to slip the ring on without removing the glove. Slippers were of white kid, satin or brocade and the heels rose to one inch.

For the widow who remarried in the early and mid-Victorian eras, she did not wear white, had no bridesmaids, no veil and no orange blossoms, (a sign of purity.) She usually wore a pearl or lavender satin gown trimmed with ostrich feathers. In the later decades, she was allowed attendants as well as pages, but no veil or orange blossoms. She could wear a shade or two away from white, preferring rose, salmon, ivory or violet.