Green Wedding Tips : Here comes the bride

Taking a deep breath after you dive into planning a wedding is important. Remember this event is about you and your partner. Be comfortable, be yourselves, and have a good time.

Here comes the bride

Ok, now that we have the understanding that the event is about the couple… lets remember that all eyes will be on the bride! I’m not saying its right or that I agree with it, but its bound to happen so ladies show off some sustainable style!

Dresses
When contemplating your wedding dress there are 3 environmentally friendly options.

1. You can buy a dress made from sustainable materials such as hemp silk. Check out these options:

• My Corset
• Get Conscious
• Thread Head Creations
  

2. You can recycle

Vintage gowns can be a great blast from the past. Reusing a family heirloom can cut costs tremendously (just pay for tailoring!)

Try these:

• Gulden & Brown
• TheFROCK
• Posh Girl
  

You can also look for vintage dresses in consignment, resale, thrift and antique shops. Or try ebay!

3. Get out the thread and needle

Working with a tailor to custom make your wedding dress will allow you to express yourself creatively and get the exact results you want. If you are looking into custom making your dress you should also look into sustainable fabrics like those found here:

• Green Sage
• Near Sea Naturals
• Silk Road
  

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Mother of the Bride Dress

Many years ago, when she was just a little girl crawling across the living room floor, you probably never thought this day would come to fruition. Guess what...It happened, it's finally here, the engagement ring is on the finger to be followed by the wedding ring ... your little girl is getting married. As much thought as you may have given to this day over the years, you never imagined it would be stressful. There is so much to plan for and do to prepare for the big day. There is the wedding dress, the photographer, the church, the reception hall, the tuxes, and...aren't you forgetting something? Every bit as important as helping your daughter plan her big day is choosing a mother of the bride dress that fits you perfectly and looks great. At one time, mother of the bride dresses were pretty much all the same; most women wore a gown that came to the floor and an accompanying formal jacket. Like weddings themselves, the rules for choosing mother of the bride dresses have definitely changed. Of course, the exact dress you will choose depends on the wishes of the bride (your little girl!) - she may decide a cocktail dress or evening dress are better for the motif. Taking the following factors into consideration can help you choose the perfect mother of the bride dress; one that makes you look as fabulous as possible without taking away from the beauty of the bride.

Your Mother of the Bride Dress Should Complement the Wedding Colors

Your daughter's wedding is a day for you to blend in, not stand out. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't look like the attractive woman you are, but it does mean that you should choose a dress that complements the colors and styles that have been chosen for the wedding. It's generally a good idea to let the bridesmaids choose their dresses before you purchase your mother of the bride dress. That way, you can be sure to choose a dress that will complement theirs. If you like, you can choose a mother of the bride dress that is the same color as the bridesmaid dresses. While this will look great in pictures, you may want to stand out a bit from the rest of the wedding party. So another option is to choose a mother of the bride dress that is a different shade than the color that will be worn by the bridesmaids. For example, if the bridesmaids are wearing lavender, a deep purple formal mother of the bride dress will complement the wedding party's dresses. No matter what color your mother of the bride dress is, just Mother of the Bride Dresses - Sexy Deep-V with Front Slitmake sure it doesn't clash with the wedding party. You know what we mean. If the girls are wearing bright orange, a fuchsia gown is probably not the best idea.

Traditionally, black and white have been considered strictly off limits when it came to colors for the mother of the bride dress. But hey, rules were made to be broken. If your daughter is fine with it, a black plus size cocktail dress or Sean Collection Short Sleeve Ivory Beaded Gown are perfectly acceptable choices.


The Perfect Mother of the Bride Dress: Ultra-Mother of the Bride Dresses - Plus Size Twist-FrontFormal or Flirty and Fun

Today's mother of the bride dresses come in many different styles other than the traditional gown and jacket. However, some mothers (and brides) feel that a daughter's wedding is an event where tradition should be observed. If you want to stick with the tried and true and the wedding is going to be a formal event, your mother of the bride dress should reflect this. There is a great selection of formal dresses on the market, from the classic formal mother of the bride dress or formal evening gown for the mother of the bride, to the stylish Sean Collection Chiffon Evening Dress With Jacket. If your daughter wants you to look your hottest, it's fine to break tradition. Cocktail dresses are great choices for mother of the bride dresses, and the great part is that you'll be able to wear it again. A Formal Evening Gown With Black Spaghetti Straps is also a fun, modern choice for a mother of the bride dress.

Mother of the Bride Dress Etiquette

Mother of the Bride Dress -Plus Size Slinky DressWedding etiquette states that you, as the mother of the special girl, get to choose your mother of the bride dress first. It's then up to your little girl's future mother in law to choose a dress that will go well with yours. If you have a good relationship with her, feel free to call her and describe your dress. You might even go shopping together. Otherwise, your daughter can pass along the message. Other rules of etiquette like avoiding black and white and choosing only ultra-conservative styles are not observed as much as they once were. The best rule of etiquette is to consider how you daughter would feel about your formal mother of the bride dress. If you think she'd disapprove, you're probably right. After all, who knows the bride better than her mother; the one who raised her and made sure her special day was all she dreamt it would be. And don't forget the bridesmaids' dresses!

Mother of the Bride Dress

Wedding Hairstyles Down

Wedding Hairstyles Down

Having your hair falling around the shoulders on your wedding day is traditional when you have a sleeveless dress with the back out. You probably don't want to show all of your back, so choosing the right hairstyle for your wedding in this case should be easy. Just let your hair fall down in either a curly or bone straight style.

But keep in mind that when your hair is down, you may be hiding some of your beauty, especially in the case of very long hair. You may have a decorative belt, or bodice that will be hidden by your long hair falling down over it. When you are choosing the right hairstyle for your wedding, you want to maximize the effect of your outfit and your hairstyle at the same time.

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Wedding Dress - Four Steps to a Better Fit

Wedding Dress - Four Steps to a Better Fit

Take a minute to acquaint yourself with these measurements tips. Your dress will be ore comfortable. You'll save alteration time. And you'll be able to speak with confidence about the location of your clavicle.

MEASUREMENTS Stand comfortably with equal weight on both feet and arms resting easily at sides. 1 BUST Measure around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor. 2 WAIST Measure the natural waistline. 3 HIP Measure 8-10" below the waist to find the fullest hip. Measure the fullest part of the hip, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor. 4 LENGTH Dress lengths are taken from the bottom of the clavicle hollow at the front of the neck to the bottom of the hem of the dress. Skirt lengths without waistbands are taken from the center of the back, starting at the finished edge of the skirt. Skirt lengths with waistbands are taken from the center back, starting at the bottom waistband seam.

LENGTH MEASUREMENT GUIDE DRESSES Dress lengths are taken from the bottom of the clavicle hollow at the front of the neck to the bottom hem of the dress. Standard floor length 58½". Extra length 63½" SKIRTS Skirt lengths without waistbands are taken from the center of the back, starting at the finished edge of the skirt. Skirt lengths with waistbands are taken from the center back, starting at the bottom waistband seam. Standard floor length 44½". Extra length 49½" HOW TO SELECT YOUR SIZE Select the range for each measurement. The lowest number in a range allows for more ease and comfort. The higher number in a range still allows for ease, but would have a tighter fit. If measurements fall between two sizes, consider the largest measurements of the body first, and then determine which measurements would be easier to alter. You should consider the type of fabric and the style of the garment when making a final sizing decision. Velvet is a thicker fabric than crepe or satin, and does not allow for the same flexibility of movement. Sexy Wedding Dress

Sexy Wedding Gowns For The Goddess Bride

Sexy Wedding Gowns for the Goddess Bride

If you got it, flaunt it. And girl, you’ve got it. You know you do. So what kind of sexy wedding gowns are fit for a Goddess? Use the following tips to showcase your outer diva. The secret to finding the perfect sexy wedding dress? Pay attention to these three categories: fabric, cut, and style.

• Silk - It’s touchable. Soft. Both to you, and anyone who touches you. It clings to your curves. A wedding gown made of a thin silk is especially sexy. Why? When it warms to your body temperature, you’ll feel as if you’re standing in nothing but your skin.

• Satin - Silk’s less expensive cousin. But just as sexy. Add its slippery smooth texture and soft shine to your wedding gown for a divinely inspired glow.
  

• Lace - If fabric had a personality, lace would be a tease. It plays peek-a- boo with the eye. This “now you see some skin, now you don’t” fabric can cloak your body in mystery. Or hover on the edge of full disclosure. It’s your choice. For added sexiness, look for lace that has some elastic built into it. The Wedding gown will mold itself to your body.

Super Sexy Cuts

• As in, low cut. Or slit up the side. Or in front. There’s something very sexy about a front slit in a long narrow gown. Even if it only shows a little knee. You know that a little cleavage goes a long way on the sexy style-o-meter. Keep this in mind, though: You’ll be doing a lot of leaning over and shaking of hands. Practice this move when you try on that sexy gown. Make sure you’re comfortable with how much your wedding dress is showing.

There are ways around this little problem.

• Buy a wedding gown with a bustier-style bodice. This is a fabulous look for everyone. But it’s a god-send for the well endowed. A good bustier will support.
• It will uplift and keep the girls where they belong. So you know that cleavage is sexy in a wedding gown. But so are bare shoulders. And a low-cut back.
• A backless wedding dress can sometimes be more sexy than cleavage. It’s showing a part of your body that is usually covered up.
• Nervous about showing your bare arms? Pick a wedding dress with sheer sleeves. You get all the sexiness of skin, in soft focus.
• The same goes for showing your back. A little sheer gauze will showcase a firm back and gloss over less than perfect skin.
  

Goddess Style

• Anything that hugs the body. Think slim sheathe, mermaid style, or a narrow A-line.
• A sheathe will show off a trim figure.
• A word of warning: Mermaid style - the kind of wedding gown that clings everywhere and flares out around the knees - only works for Goddesses whose shoulders and hips are proportional.
• A-Lines look good on everyone. If you are pear shaped, a narrow A-line will shave ten pounds off your figure. And if that isn’t a heavenly miracle, what is?
• This is your day. Own your personal divinity. With these tips in hand, you’ll find a wedding gown worthy of your sexiness.
  

Sexy Wedding Gowns for the Goddess Bride