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BUYING WEDDING/BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES ONLINE - LADIES BEWARE!!
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Buying your wedding gown or bridesmaids dress online doesn't give you the option to try on your dress. As well as being one of the most exciting aspects of planning your wedding, you really need to try on to know what suits you best.
If your dress arrives and it doesn't fit, you'll have to find a company to alter it for you as these online companies do not give exchanges or refunds.
If you buy online, there's no absolute guarantee that the dress you’re purchasing is genuine. Most of the time they are terrible copies and the quality of the gown is very poor.
You're relying on your dress to be delivered from an online retailer. Panic stations will really kick in if it's not with you a month before the wedding. I have heard that some dresses are arriving 1-2 weeks before the wedding!!
You're also relying on your dress arriving in pristine condition. There's no way to check for any faults before it reaches you. Your dress may arrive dirty and there is nothing you can do. I have heard too many horror stories lately and understand that you want to get your dresses cheaper, but think about it first. Is it really worth the stress?
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14 days ago
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TOP TIPS FOR BUYING YOUR DRESS
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1. Allow yourself plenty of time when choosing your gown. Make an appointment to try on dresses when you have a whole morning or afternoon free to focus just on you and the dress.
2. Choose just one friend or your mum to go with you, who you can trust to give an honest opinion. Too many opinions will give you a headache, and a friend who has just got married will be re-living her own experiences rather then concentrating on you and your day
3. Wear your nicest underwear, so that you feel fresh and lovely from inside out. Leave that washed out, old grey bra at home.
4. Try a selection of different shapes, from straight to A-line and fairytale, so that you have looked at all the options. Try on something you think would never suit you, just for the hell of it. You never know....
5. When you have decided on a shape, focus on the neckline and your shoulders. Choose a neckline that enhances your face and hairstyle.
6. Next, focus on the colour and texture of the fabrics. Do you like shiny satin fabrics, lace or raw silk? Wedding Belles gowns come in a range of fabrics, including lace, taffeta, silk and organza and a lovely palette of colours so you don’t have to stick to traditional ivory.
7. Remember, this dress is for the day you’ve waited years for. Don’t be swayed into a design that you have doubts about because those little niggles will grow from mole hills to mountains over time.
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119 days ago
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CHOOSING THE PERFECT DRESS.
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FIND THE BRIDAL GOWN TO SUIT YOUR FIGURE.
When you imagine your perfect wedding day, do you see a realistic image of yourself?
We all want to look our most gorgeous for the big day -- glowing, beautiful and with the body of a Hollywood starlet, after months of unwavering dieting and rigorous exercise. But when the daydream fades, we know that most of us don't look much like the celebrity icons of glossy magazines.
Worried? Don't be. Beauty comes in all different shapes and sizes, and the best way to look your best is not to conjure up a picture of someone you’re not, but to concentrate on the real image of yourself. Just aim to look like you -- only even more fantastic.
FIRST THINGS FIRST.
When thinking about the image you want to create on your wedding day, start from the familiar. Think about what you normally wear, your favourite colours, where the ceremony's taking place, and the tone you're aiming for -- traditional, avant-garde or relaxed. Once you have a clear idea of these elements in your mind, you can start applying them to your wedding outfit.
If your body or choice of ceremony isn't right for a white puffy dress, don't feel you have to go for it just because of the traditional image of a bride. Having said that, it’s usually a good rule to try on a variety of different styles, even those you think you will hate. Often brides who were convinced they are the minimalist type fall in love with a princess ball gown, and wannabe-Cinderellas find they are actually more of a streamlined kind of girl.
COLOUR COUNTS.
Another tip to help you decide on a wedding look that's right for you is to think about colour, especially if you have a fuller figure. The days of virginal brides in obligatory fairy-tale white are long gone. Far better to go for a dress made in your favourite colour or in one that makes your skin glow. Do, however, bear in mind that if you're going for a very bright colour, you should keep the detail on the dress to an absolute minimum.
IN THE DETAIL.
Beadwork has been much in vogue and can transform a relatively plain dress into a stunning bridal gown that will turn heads. Also popular are floral prints and embroidered detail on select areas of a dress which can add a bit of colour to you outfit, or draw attention to a particular area of the anatomy.
A DRESS FOR EVERYBODY.
Think about your body shape when you choose your dress.
Find the bridal gown to suit your figure.
If your shape tends to the tall and thin...
...you could choose a ball gown with a strapless, fitted bodice. However, if you feel your shoulders are too bony or that your collarbone protrudes too much, go for a long fitted dress, perhaps with a high neckline. You may feel that you are too thin for this style, but your height and leanness could actually be nicely set off with some lovely delicate detailed embroidery or beading.
If you are short with a fuller, feminine figure...
...try an empire line dress. The beauty of this style is that it has a seam under the bust line and then just flows down. In the right fabric, the dress will not sit to your body, but will flow around it. Although a knee-length dress could work for you too, this longer shape will give you a nice tall silhouette.
Sleeves are an option, depending on how you feel about your arms. If you do opt for sleeves, go for long and narrow and not too tight. If you hair is piled high on your head, this will give you more height, but do not go for this hairstyle if you face is too round.
If you have a very full bust...
...draw attention away from it by having a long bodice, as with the basque style and full skirt. Dresses which use the natural waistline, on the other hand, will draw attention to the bust area. Make sure your bodice area is very plain and avoid low necklines. If you are really keen on detail, save it for the bottom area of the skirt.
If you have full or wide hips...
...avoid a bustle, peplum or anything tiered. Make sure your dress doesn
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182 days ago
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Wedding Exhibition
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Another date for your diary ladies - Sunday 28th September.
Wedding Belles will be exhibiting at The Sutherland Arms Hotel, Golspie, 11am - 4pm.
If you're looking to get married in 2009, then please come along and see what we have to offer.
Hope to see some of you lovely ladies!
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