Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Ivory Wedding Dress

ivory-wedding-dressIvory wedding dress are rife with symbolism: purity, virginity, what have you. Clearly today these symbols are less relevant in our society. Nevertheless, the white dress persists! Why? Is it that brides tend to glow in white? Is it that guests assume the bride will wear white therefore no other woman will wear it, rendering the bride a visible beacon amongst her guests? Maybe it's because many weddings tend to be in the summer and white looks so nice outdoors in the sunlight.
ivory-wedding-dressHow do you know an ivory wedding dress is the right color for you. Can it be more than a middle of the road between pure white and champagne tones. To answer the first question, think of how pearls look against your skin. Have you always liked the effect. Don't think of the style of pearls, which might be too conservative for you: rather, think of the tone itself. Chances are you'll be saying a resounding "yes" if you have olive or creamy skin. In this case you may want to consider a rich ivory color, or a gold wedding dress. Creamy skin also looks nice in ivory, especially a paler shade of ivory.
ivory-wedding-dressThere are many shades of ivory with varying levels of color, and varying levels of yellow. If you're shopping for a dress in person, the best way to judge the color is against your skin, and preferably in daylight. If this is not possible in the store, ask for a fabric sample that you can take home. Shopping online? Take the time to request a fabric sample. It's well worth the minor cost if you're serious about the wedding dress in question. Not only for the color, but to judge the texture, shine and overall fabric quality.
ivory-wedding-dressWhatever your choice, make sure you don't compromise your fabric for the color you want. The fabric of your dress is incredibly important and needs to stand on it's own. Don't be afraid to ask for a fabric sample to be really sure. This goes for a white dress too.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Informal Wedding Dress

informal-wedding-dressIf you are having an informal wedding, it is obvious that you may need to check out informal wedding dress rather than the more formal and possibly princess-like bridal dresses out there. The fantastic news is that you may use just about anything that you feel harmonizes the style as well as the feel of the wedding that you like to have. Many couples that choose to go with informal weddings have them mainly because they cost less, but also because it more closely fits who they are as people.
informal-wedding-dressWhat makes informal dresses ideal is that they are more comfortable, there is less fuss putting it on and wearing it all night, and the overdressing is avoided. A wedding gown for an outdoor ceremony or reception is best kept not longer than your ankles. A train should also be avoided as it can only get in the way, can become soiled, or even torn.
informal-wedding-dressWhile it is less formal than a traditional dress, a bride can still look demure in an informal wedding dress. Available in Ivory and Champagne or White and White colors, the Skye Wedding Gown from Romantic Gowns is a strapless tea-length bridal dress made from matte Duchess Satin. While this figure hugging wedding dress has a slender A-line silhouette that will show off a curvy figure, it will be fuss-free to wear for an informal wedding. There is no long hemline to trip over and no long train to get soiled or watch out for.
informal-wedding-dressNo matter what other people says to you, informal wedding dress must be what you want them to be. It is your wedding, after all. Wear whatever you feel is best for you and the day that you simply like to have. In the end, the gown is great, but what truly matters is that you have great memories of your wedding day and that you are starting out a brand new life with someone that you care about. Many forget that a wedding is simply a day, while a marriage is a lifetime. The details look important, however in the end, just showing up is all that counts.