Headpiece Styles Floral Wreaths feature a circle of flowers or baby’s breath that sit on top of the head, and may or may not circle at the mid-forehead. Juliet cap snugly fits the crown of the head, ornately encrusted with pearls and sequins. Mantilla features a lace trimmed netting with or without a simple base fitting closely across the top of the head, usually secured...
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Wedding Gown Silhouettes and Fashion Terms Baby Ruffles are row upon row of lace arranged one above another. May be found referred to as “Tiers of Lace Ball gown styling features the popular off-the-shoulder bodice, with a snugly fitted natural waistline, flowing into a lavishly gathered, full, and flowing skirt. Basque Waist features a fitted bodice with a deep V point dropping at the front...
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Wedding Gown Sleeves Bishop Sleeves are fuller in the lower forearm, and gathered with a wide cuff at the wrist. Capped Fitted Sleeves are very short sleeves just cupping the shoulder. Dolman Sleeves produce a cape-like effect, extending from large armholes and often fitted at the wrist. Gigot (Leg-of-Mutton) Sleeves appear as loose, full sleeves, rounded from the shoulder to just below the elbow, then...
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Wedding Gown Necklines Queen Anne Neckline features a high rising collar at the back of your neckline, cupping the sides of your neck, then sculpting low across your chest to outline a bare yoke. Bateau (Boat) Neckline softly follows the curve of the collarbone, high in both the front and back, opening wide at the sides and ending in shoulder seams. Contessa Neckline features an...
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Wedding Gown Styles Gown Lengths and Trains Street Length styling features a hem just covering the knees. Intermission Length features a hem falling between the knees and ankle. Ballet Length features a gown softly flowing to the ankles. Floor Length features a gown lightly touching the floor on all sides. Hi-low Length features a gown of intermission length on the front and floor length or...
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Wedding Gown Laces Alencon is an exquisite lace originating in France. Heavy cording, on a background of fine net, outlines the pattern of this beautiful lace, creating a durable design. All Over Lace is a wide lace, repeating the same pattern throughout the fabric. Chantilly is another lace from France. It’s graceful floral display has a soft, draping characteristic. Unlike Alencon lace, it does not...
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Wedding Gown Fabrics Brocade features interwoven, raised designs, characterized by a satin weave background, using one or more fillings to create the motif or artwork within the fabric. Chiffon is a delicately sheer fabric with a simple weave. It is lightweight with a soft drapable finish. Dotted Swiss is a sheer, very lightweight, muslin fabric embellished with raised dots, evenly spaced throughout. Eyelet Lace is...
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One of the most important decisions you will make when planning your wedding is selecting “the perfect gown,” meant to dazzle your man. Whether you know exactly what you are looking for, or if you’re beginning your search with little more than a general idea, there are several things you should consider before purchasing your gown. Remember, when planning an elaborate church wedding or a...
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Six to Twelve Months before the Wedding First things First. . . Determine your wedding date. Choose the style and formality of your wedding which best suits your lifestyle and personality. “Classic Formal,” “Formal,” “Semi-Formal” or “Informal.” Discuss your wedding budget. “Who pays for what?” Will your parents contribute? Choose a color scheme and theme for your wedding. Explore possible chapels, churches or synagogue locations....
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The Day before the Wedding Decorate for ceremony and reception, if possible, early in the day. Confirm delivery times with your party rental shop. Keep your appointment for manicure and pedicure. Arrive thirty minutes early for rehearsal to greet your attendants. Attend “Rehearsal Dinner.” Present attendants with your gift of appreciation during the rehearsal dinner, if not given previously at the “Bridesmaid Luncheon” or “Bachelor...
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