Wedding Style Often Begins with the Dress

Fashionita -Sleek -Hip
Is it a chic Vera Wang dress that makes your heart skip a beat? Clean lines and sophisticated elegance may be just the ticket for your wedding day decor. Forget rounds of 10 and think about a SOHO Lounge or a Miami Nightclub. Have a white dance floor and don't forget the importance of just the right lighting to create the vibe your wedding style requires.




Princess Bride - Frilly - Whimsical
If a ball gown that swirls as you glide across the dance floor or a train that goes on forever is the ideal dress for you, you may lean towards a romantic style. Lots of flowers and candles will adorn your ceremony and reception areas. A horse drawn carriage will take you away at the end of the evening. Likely you have been dreaming of your wedding day since you were a little girl.





Hollywood Glamor - Grace Kelly - Audrey Hepburn
Is your style lots of sparkle and glitz, but all in the very best of taste? Consider a signature cocktail, have guests walk the red carpet and enjoy a photo booth. Make a grand entrance with a choreographed dance and decorate with crystals, orchids and lots of metallics.



Bohemian Bride - Outdoorsy - Flirty

Are you a free spirit? Maybe you love the outdoors? Maybe you just long to keep things simple? Your wedding might be outdoors or on a beach. Mother nature may be the only obstacle (albeit a very real one) you have to deal with to have your dream wedding. Your most unique accessory might be your choice in footwear...sandals, converse, cowboy boots or just your bare tootsies. Nature will supply a majority of your decor and you might be considering ways to make your white wedding more green. (i.e. eco-friendly)





Are You a Combination Bride?
Not to worry!!! Embrace your inner fashionita, hippie, princess. You'll find a wedding style that suits you and expresses the uniqueness of you as a couple and the happiness that begins by celebrating with your loved ones on your wedding day.


Next time - Selecting wedding color palette.

Now You Have the Bling...

You have said yes and the ring is on your finger...now what????

Take some time!
Take time to be excited as a couple and bask in the glow of the moment (and the shiny engagement ring). It is important that you and your fiance' share some couple's time. Talk about the future and the upcoming nuptials...but don't get bogged down in the tiny wedding planning details yet.

Tell people!
Protocol dictates that parents be told first and then the rest is up to the couple. Whether you decide to throw an engagement party, or be more subtle and see who notices your engagement ring on your newly manicured finger (that's the sneaky approach), let people know so they can share in the excitement and offer congratulations for this important step in your relationship.

Beware of wedding advice overload!
That being said...once the news is out, you are going to receive lots of advice! Some will be good, some will be bad and some will be downright crazy. The combination can result in a couple becoming overwhelmed. Take advice with good grace and realize it comes from those who care about you. Then, really start to focus on what you want as a couple. Consider your style, your timeline and the vision you have for the day.

Reality Check!
This is the time to consider how much you know about weddings, how much time you have to plan your wedding and what your resources are. Most brides find they do not have the time to plan their wedding day on their own. They also discover friends and family do not exactly understand what they want. After researching options, you may find a professional wedding planner offers not only an extra set of hands and an objective point of view, but can also save you money with their vendor connections.

Next - Discovering Wedding Your Style

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