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What to Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Dresses

Executive Summary by Angela Tay

When making or choosing your wedding dresses, these are a few points to consider:

• DESIGN >> The common ones are Bustier, Off-Shoulder, Spaghetti Straps, Halter-Neck.
• MATERIAL >> Typical materials used are Lace, Organza, Satin, etc. Some wedding dresses may be tailored in a mixture of materials.
• COLOR >> Usually white, off-white, cream or even pink & champagne.
• ADD-ONS >> You can add embroidery, beading, lace or swarovski crystals to your wedding dresses as part of the design.
• LENGTH OF TRAIN >> Usually for church wedding, a longer train will look more beautiful as you walk down the aisle. Otherwise, opt for a normal train that will be more convenient as you move around.

Dress for Wedding

A Guide to Wedding Dresses: Fabrics, Styles and Buying Tips

Executive Summary By Lisa Bronart

Shapes and styles about wedding dresses

• A-line – Fitted bodice with no waist, but gently flares at or near the natural waistline
• Ball Gown – Traditional full skirt and fitted bodice
• Mermaid – Very fitted at waist and hips then flares out at knees.
• Sheath – Very fitted gown almost tube like.
• Basque – Waistline dips below natural waist forming a “V” in the center
• Dropped – Waistline dips below natural waistline and sits more on hips
• Empire – High waistline just under bust
• Princess Cut- Many gowns especially A-lines have no defined waist
• Natural- Waistline sits between the empire and dropped waistlines.

Practical Hints about wedding dresseses:

• Think comfort. You will be wearing this dress for hours- so if it pinches or pulls when you put it on- it will only get worse throughout the day.
• Remember you will be going up and down stairs, sitting and dancing so make sure the wedding dresses is easy enough to manage.
• Choose a fabric appropriate for the season. A heavy satin brocade is gorgeous but in July you will be sweltering.
• Talk to the bridal consultant or salon owner- they do this for a living and are experts in their fields. They can suggest a wedding dresses that suits your figure and colours that compliment your skin tone. You will be shocked at how many shades of white and off white are available!

Also read other related articles about Bridal Bouquets and Wedding Bouquets to help you answer questions about wedding dresses.