The Wedding Dress:
Regardless of the type of wedding you are having, your wedding dress should reflect your personality and what you want your wedding to be. Who says you can't wear a ball gown to a sunny destination or a slinky charmeuse number to your formal affair. Your wedding is what you make it so dare to be different and don't let your setting dictate what you wear. You only do this once so make the most of it!
An important thing to remember is that this is your big day. When selecting the people you want to bring with you to your bridal appointment remember that everyone has an opinion and it may not be in line with yours. Don't let your friend's and family member's opinions push you in a direction you don't want to go. Think about bringing just one or two people that know you best. You can always show the rest of the girls after you made your choice. This will save you time and more importantly your sanity!
Preparation is always a good thing but while you are looking through that mile high stack of bridal magazines keep in mind that what looks great on the page may not look great in person. Be open minded to other possibilities, and try on the "totally wrong" dress the consultant pulled for you. Who knows you may have come into this wonderful world of weddings thinking you would love a tight fitting fully beaded dress and walk out with the perfect classic lace ball gown!
The Bridesmaid's Dress:
Just because the bridesmaids traditionally wear the same thing doesn't mean that they should wear the same thing. Be a modern bride and let your girls pick the style that looks good on them in the color and fabric of your choice! If mixing styles isn't your thing, jazz up the bridesmaid attire with a fun print or flirty hemline and never underestimate your bridesmaids budget. If it's a dress they will wear again they will be more likely to pay a higher price! Just remember you will be looking at these pictures for the rest of you life and you dont want to look back and wonder 'what was I thinking.' These lovely ladies have agreed to celebrate your big day with you, so say thank you with a dress they all love!
Formal Wear:
Don't let the name fool you, not all of our formal wear is actually formal. If you don’t want the traditional black tuxedo look for your wedding don't be discouraged! At The Wedding Shoppe, we offer different colored tuxedos such as taupe, grey, brown, navy, ivory, and white. You can also change the look with the tie and vest you choose. Go for the classy black and Ivory James Bond look, or the fun colorful party look. Whatever suits your wedding we can do it!
These days some of the best looks are things you would never think of. For instance, Brides tend to stay away from Chocolate brown bridesmaid's dresses because black and brown dont 'go' together. Right now, this very instant, throw the rules and your fears out the window. A Black tux with a brown shirt and tie looks very rich and can bring a wedding party perfectly together. Mix it up, break the rules and make your wedding one they'll all remember!
Here are some other important things to keep in mind while planning your perfect day:
Imagination.
I know you have one, so use it to its fullest! An empty banquet room is your blank canvas, so grab those brushes and paint! The sky is the limit when it comes to your wedding. Even those of us on a budget can find ways to make our dreams come true. Do some hunting at thrift stores or antique malls and you may find some cheap treasures.
Investigate.
Ask questions. Nobody knows everything about the wedding world; so don’t hesitate to contact us or your other vendors. You have to find answers to your questions somehow, so why not ask the people who are helping you with other parts of your wedding? Our consultants know just about everything about wedding apparel and accessories, but we can also help brides with other wedding related questions. Don't forget to look through all our additional information in store and online as it may lead you to the perfect bakery or photographer you may have otherwise missed out on!
Budget.
Just because you have a budget it does not mean you cannot have your dream wedding. If you do not have a specific budget, keep in mind that members of your wedding party may have budgets of their own. If your bridesmaids are not able to spend a lot of money, choose affordable bridesmaid dresses. If your groomsmen are traveling hundreds of miles to be a part of your special day, don’t add an expensive tuxedo on top of their plane ticket and traveling expenses. Prioritize your budget. Choose what you want to spend the most money on. If you have found your dream dress, but it's a little more than you wanted to spend, you may have to rethink how much you spend on flowers or your cake.
Perspective.
When you look at the grand scheme of things, all of the little stuff doesnt seem quite so crucial. Remember, the flowers and decorations are just secondary. What really matters is that after all this you get to spend your happily ever after as "Mr." and "Mrs."
Congratulations and Best Wishes,
The Wedding Shoppe Inc.