A Guide to Wedding Dresses: Fabrics, Styles and Buying Tips
Thursday, January 31st, 2008By Lisa Bronart Choosing the Style of Your Wedding GownYour wedding dress sets the theme of your wedding and is one of the most important purchases you make when planning your wedding. It is never too early to start looking. Load up on Wedding magazines and attend Bridal shows.Being aware of current trends styles will give you confidence when you are out shopping. Set a Budget for your Wedding Dress and AccessoriesMake up a realistic budget of how much you want to spend on your wedding dress. Dont forget to include accessories such as shoes, veil and undergarments.Generally the cost of bride’s wedding gown is 10 percent of the wedding budget. Fabrics and Styles of Wedding Gowns Necklines of Wedding Dresses Off the Shoulder - The wedding dress sits just under the shoulder line Spaghetti Straps - Thin or very thin straps that go over the shoulders to back Bateau - “Boat” neckline slightly scooped from shoulder to shoulderHalter - Straps go around the back of neckScoop - U- shapeSquare - Square neckline Strapless - No straps Sweetheart - Heart- shaped Jewel - Rounded V-Neck - V -shaped FabricsBatiste - Lightweight, sheer, delicate fabric in a plain weave. Similar to cotton, but thickerBrocade - Heavy material with a patternChiffon - Lightweight, flowing sheer woven fabric with a soft drapeCrepe - Lightweight fabric with a wrinkled surfacePeau de Soie - Is a medium to heavy, drapeable fabric with a satin weave and de-lustered finish Damask - Medium weight fabric with pattern formed by weavingDupioni Thick, heavy 100% silk Gazar Sheer stiff fabric similar to organza, linen-likeOrgandy Stiffer semi-sheer fabricOrganza - Sheer fabric similar to tulle but heavierPolyester - Man made fabric often blended with silks or made to mimic a certain type of fabricRayon - Similar to polyester but more elasticSatin - Smooth and heavy fabric typically used for wedding gowns. Comes in Silk or PolyesterShantung - Rough textured fabric with lines and “nubby. Silk - The most popular fabric for wedding gowns. It soft and has a beautiful lusterTaffeta - Crisp, rustling fabricTulle - Stiff netting similar to organza but stiffer and coarser Shapes and Styles A-line - Fitted bodice with no waist, but gently flares at or near the natural waistlineBall Gown - Traditional full skirt and fitted bodiceMermaid Very fitted at waist and hips then flares out at knees. Sheath - Very fitted gown almost tube like. WaistlinesBasque - Waistline dips below natural waist forming a “V” in the centerDropped - Waistline dips below natural waistline and sits more on hipsEmpire - High waistline just under bustPrincess Cut- Many gowns especially A-lines have no defined waistNatural- Waistline sits between the empire and dropped waistlines. Shopping for Your Wedding Dress Plan to purchase your dress 6-12 months in advance. Ask if they will store your dress for you- it will be safe at the bridal salon and lessens the chance of your fianc catching a glimpse before the big day. Do not buy more than one size larger it is just too difficult to alter properly. Go back for fitting closer to the wedding day. Get details in writing- total cost, your deposit and alteration fees if any. Some Practical Hints about Wedding Dresses:Think comfort. You will be wearing this dress for hours- so if it pinches or pulls when you put it on- it will only get worse throughout the day. Remember you will be going up and down stairs, sitting and dancing so make sure the dress is easy enough to manage. Choose a fabric appropriate for the season. A heavy satin brocade is gorgeous but in July you will be sweltering. Talk to the bridal consultant or salon owner- they do this for a living and are experts in their fields. They can suggest a dress that suits your figure and colours that compliment your skin tone. You will be shocked at how many shades of white and off white are available! LJ Bronart, in the wedding business for over 10 years writes for for Toronto Wedding Gowns and Wedding Dresses at The Perfect Wedding Guide.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lisa_Bronart http://EzineArticles.com/?A-Guide-to-Wedding-Dresses:–Fabrics,-Styles-and-Buying-Tips&id=138162 phentermine 37.5 mg no prescription needed phentermine online sales phentermine no prior prescription phentermine to buy online