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Here's a great wedding inspiration: Angela and Colby's beautiful wedding, www.wickedlyscarlett.com, took place at the White Oak Plantation in Lousiana, proving to be a beautiful, unique and intimate ceremony. Angela opted for an antique and almost golden wedding dress, adorned with an empire-waistline taupe satin sash, just a tad darker than her dress. I love the neckline of her dress. It's so unique because there are so many elements going on at the top of the gown that make it so great. First, it's gathered above the ribbon. Then beautiful leaf-shaped beads line the top edge of the dress. Then, beautiful and delicate pearly antique beadwork was sewn above the ribbon and onto the waistline of the strapless dress. The bottom of the silk dress ballooned out in a mermaid style. Nothing was too overpowering about the dress. Classic shapes melded with a beautiful yet simple beading overlay and ribbon, and yet balanced with a plain bottom half. Angela's hair echoed the c...

Have you thought of a wedding look you'd like to try with makeup? A good idea would be to get some pointers from the ladies at your local department store, who can assist in finding flattering shades for your skin tone. They can show you how to diy at home so you'll get the same results. Here's one inspiration I found from bobbibrown.com. A Bobbi Brown has designed a makeup line just for brides designed for the emotional wear and tear of the big event. The kit sells for $75 and includes -Exclusive Ivory Eye Shadow -Black Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner -Black No Smudge Mascara -Pink Sugar Shimmer Lip Gloss -Short Handle Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush -White Cosmetic Case Depending on what look you're trying to pull off, there are so many different combinations that you can try until you are happy with the best one. You'll want to try experimenting a few months before the wedding, but after any final changes you make to your skin regimen (tanning, dermabrasion, etc.) so the...

Find Your Style The main reasons for choosing your dress style or "wedding look" should fall under these categories: 1.Where you would like to have your wedding? Is there some element of a wedding dress you must have? Are you traditional (do you care what your family's ethnic/religious values play in your wedding)? Do you care what the groom wants in the ceremony? BEACH or BARE NATURE QUEEN: If your dream wedding would take place on the beach, then you and hubby are obviously more laid-back in wedding decisions like attire. You'd rather have your beach surroundings do the talking than the gardenia floating candles. Are you most comfortable in jeans? Do the words “natural glow,” “dreamy scenery,” and “let myself shine through” hit home? Then shoot for off-the-shoulder or strapless skin-baring styles and cool, wispy fabrics. You'll also want to feel comfortable, so make the fabric light or stretchy. Consider tea-length shorter styles, which happen to be in right now...

Here's a list (kinda long but descriptive) of wedding fabric types, just so you'll be an expert when you do your dress searching, and also get an idea of what fabrics you like before you go shopping. Batiste: A soft and lightweight, see-through material, usually used in antique dress styles. Brocade: A heavy Jacquard-woven fabric with raised decor, ideal for classic and cold weather weddings Charmeuse: A satin-like fabric that is soft and has a luster to it Chiffon: Made from rayon or silk, it is soft, lightweight and delicate; ideal for warmer weather weddings as it breathes; used often for layering hemlines and sleeves Crepe: thin and lightweight material with a crinkly design to it, not often used on the body of the dress but for accents Damask: Lighter material that has a raised, woven floral design to it Duchesse Satin: A midweight fabric with a satiny finish, woven from a combo of polyester, rayon and silk Dupioni: A thicker fabric, coarse and has a sheen; comparable to s...

ONLINE SHOPPING Do some online investigation at bridal websites. Some will offer brand name dresses at a discount, as well as free shipping and free garment bag or other incentives for purchase. We recommend bridalonlinestore.com. Bridal Online Store.com Save On Beautiful Wedding Dress & Designer Bridal Gowns at 80% off. OFF SEASON Consider purchasing a gown during the off-season of most weddings, i.e. get your spring/summer gown in November. Or, if you're having a winter wedding, purchase your gown ahead of time in August, when most weddings have taken place. You could even purchase a winter dress up to 11 months ahead if you've got time, around February, when the winter dresses are put on sale. SAMPLE GOWNS/TRY-ONS You should also consider getting a sample gown, or one that has been tried on in-store, at a discounted rate. These dresses should be professionally cleaned before your wedding, however. Always be sure to closely examine the seams for tears, and the train for a...