Archive for April, 2008

Published by admin on 17 Apr 2008

Bridal headbands

Bridal headbands are simple and sophisticated accessories that go well with any hair style. If you want to leave your hair flowing downwards, you can use a headband to keep them from flowing on the face. It is also used to accent the curly hairdo design, wrapping around the bun, can become an anchor for the veil and set off your bangs.

You can adorn and decorate your headband by using different accessories like the crystals, pearls and rhinestones. You can also make a covering to your headband that matches the color and design of your wedding gown or decorate it with the similar pattern as your head combs.

There are double and triple headbands available that serve as a traditional style headband worn on the head. You can use a headband that is tilted a bit in the forward direction which will thus appear like a tiara or a crown. These bridal headbands can be decorated using flowers, ribbons, sequins, or any other decoration material that matches the bridal shoes or the bridal purse.

The V-shaped headbands are very popular nowadays; they are not worn right on the head, but instead worn on the forehead on the lower side, just above your eyebrows. They make your face appear more attractive and hence there is no need to wear a veil or do any other hairstyle, if you use the V-shaped headband. Women having a long face or a heart shaped face will look more beautiful in these V-shaped headbands.

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Published by admin on 17 Apr 2008

Basic tips while using veils

There is a wide variety available in the type of veils in the market. You have to be very keen at the time of selection. Select a veil considering some factors like length of your hair, the hair style you will be using on the wedding day, etc. the veil that you use has a great effect on your hairstyles. Before selecting it, see that it is comfortable for your hair and you are able to turn your head, bend, and dance without the veil falling off.

Except Mantilla wedding veils, the other type of wedding veils is generally attached to the headpieces. Veils are usually made of a nylon material known as illusion. Your hair is set around the headpiece. If you have fine and straight hair, then it is better to use fine combs on your headpiece. Or you can also select a headpiece that can be secured easily onto your hair.

If your hair are thin, you should prefer sewn in extensions and the hairpieces for extra body. Thus, you can attach he headpiece to it for a better feel. Wavy and curly hairs ask to use the bobby pins, tooth combs, barrettes, etc. Consider a bigger headpiece for the thick hairs so that it will not get lost in the hairs. These are some of the basic proportions to be kept in mind while selecting the veils for your hairs.

You can also attach flowers to your veils. If you are wearing both the flowers and the veils, then first attach the veil and the headpiece to your head and then put on the flowers.

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Published by admin on 16 Apr 2008

Tips for choosing wedding jewelry

After the selection of color theme and bridal gown, it is time to choose the wedding jewelry. Bridal jewelry is available in several different attractive designs and styles. It is very important for the bride to select wedding jewelry very carefully as jewelry adds charm and glamour to bride’s overall look. Here are some tips for choosing wedding jewelry that would prove to be useful.

Tips for choosing wedding jewelry include ideas for selection of jewelry according to the bridal attire, type of wedding (informal or formal) and location of wedding. Most precious gems including rubies, diamond, emeralds, pearls and sapphires are used to design the wedding jewelry. It is made from gold, platinum or silver. Wedding jewelry usually includes necklace, earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings, loose diamonds, charms, watches and hair accessories.

Selection of wedding jewelry is mainly dependant on color and type of your wedding gown. If the bridal gown is simple, then choose classic single pearl necklace or single cubic zirconia pendants. Beautiful white pearls and diamond jewelry is preferred for the lacy, ornate wedding gown. For V-neckline, you may prefer a single piece or a stranded necklace. For the strapless gown, a diamond or pearl chocker looks very beautiful. If your wedding gown has a plunging neckline, a long drop style necklace will go very well. Pendant necklaces, drop necklaces and lariats are ideal for the halter top.

Type of wedding is very important in the selection of bridal jewelry. The wedding may be formal church wedding, informal beach or garden wedding and glamorous wedding. Depending upon the type of wedding, you may choose the style and design of wedding jewelry. You may prefer bold colorful jewelry, platinum, gold or sterling silver jewelry or timeless pearl jewelry for a cathedral or glitzy wedding. You can also choose wedding accessories such as tiaras, veils and hair jewelry. Simple jewelry can is best suited for informal beach weddings.

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Published by admin on 16 Apr 2008

How to make a wedding veil

Every bride wishes to look just like a princess on the most special day of her life which the wedding day. The wedding veil is an essential part of the wedding ceremony. As veil is a vital part bride’s attire, it should be selected very carefully. Beautiful wedding veils can be quite expensive at times. However, you can make an elegant bridal veil using your own creativity and avoid paying hundreds of dollars to purchase the wedding veils. Making beautiful and intricate wedding veils is not at all a difficult task.

When you are thinking about how to make a wedding veil, first of all you have to collect wedding veil supplies. You will require needle and threads to match tulle and ending, button hole thread, white or clear headband, Velcro, batting, clear plastic hair combs, floral wire in white, white tulle, hot glue gun, toothpicks for detail work and adornments like pearls, beads, rhinestone and crystals.

Before you start making your wedding veil, first decide shape, style, edging, length and embellishments of your veil. Plain, single-tire veil connected with a comb is the simplest type of wedding veil. If you want to make it more decorative, you may require a bit skill. To get the exact shape of your veil, experiment with pattern, tracing or tissue paper.

First, lay the tulle on the flat surface and fold it half. Decide the length of your veil. Draw a curved shape of bottom of the veil using a chalk and then trim with fabric shears. Now unfold the tulle and collect the top of the veil or straight edge. You will need thick thread and running stitch across the top of tulle. Push the tulle together to create folds. Smaller top of the veil is attached to the headpiece. Then attach the folded end of tulle to the headband using hot glue gun. Then attach the adornments like lace or satin ribbon, pearls, miniature silk flowers or stones to the headband using hot glue.

Learn how to make a wedding veil and create your own beautiful, inexpensive wedding veils using your own imagination.

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Published by admin on 15 Apr 2008

Choosing your bridal jewelry

Bridal jewelry that you select for your wedding day should suit the entire wedding attire but not ruin your look. Consider your dress style and the hair style while choosing your bridal jewelry. For e.g.: if you have long hair that you plan to leave it flowing freely, then you should go with small stud earrings. If you pull your hairs upwards away from your face, then long earrings would be the ideal choice. Avoid wearing wide earrings if your face is square, but wider earrings are a good choice for a narrow and angular face.

If you are planning to wear a headpiece like a tiara or a head band, etc then the earrings and the necklaces should go along well with it. They should co-ordinate these jewelry pieces. For e.g. a pearl necklace and earrings will be complimented well along with the headpiece having pearl accents.

While choosing necklace, focus on the type of the gown and its neckline. A V-neck enjoys a drop necklace; high necklines won’t require any necklace, as such. If your neckline is off the shoulders, then a small or a choker necklace will complement it. If your gown is elaborate, then you need sophisticated jewelry to accent it; whereas a simple gown with a few accents will be complimented by simple bridal jewelries.

White dresses go well with pearls. If your dress is off-white, then select white or yellow gold. The color of the dress also determines the selection of the bridal jewelry.

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Published by admin on 15 Apr 2008

Tips to plan a wedding reception

Here are a few tips that will help you to plan an ultimate wedding reception that will create a perfect day for you and your guests.

The very first tip if you are planning a wedding reception is that to invite your guests generously. Make a list of the guests whom you are supposing to invite, whom oyu love. The focal point of your special day is the guests. The glowing faces of the guests, the buzz at the reception all will provide for sweet memories to you for your lifetime.

Then it is also very essential to plan a proper place for the wedding reception. The place should be such that it should make your guests feel comfortable; they should be able to dance, mix and get acquainted with one another. Decorate the place with ribbons. Have separate space for smoking or other activities, so that your guest will not have to leave the room and go out.

Adorn, embellish and decorate the décor sets at the wedding reception. It will create a very different mood. The décor need be very expensive. It should be simple, but elegant. Use your imagination and creativity instead of using expensive articles for the décor. Yu can use silk flowers along with natural flowers for decoration to cut up the cost of the flowers to some extent.

Serve thirst quenching drinks like wine, beer or alcoholic beverages. The cocktails served at such parties loosen the people up as well as it lessens their inhibitions; particularly who don’t drink. Make your invitations well in advance so that people take out time from their busy schedule to attend your very special day.

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Published by admin on 14 Apr 2008

Wedding hair accessories

Wedding is the most-awaited occasion in every girl’s life. Brides love to adorn themselves with special wedding accessories on this special day. They can make use of beautiful veils, headpieces, wedding gowns, tiaras, purses, shoes and so many things to look charming and appealing. Wedding hair accessories may range from the traditional combs to shining, ornamental tiaras. You can choose hair accessories that go well with wedding gown, veil and wedding hairstyle.

You should select the wedding hair accessories that have similar detailing like your dress. It is recommended that you should first choose your wedding gown and then select complementary accessories. Some of the essential wedding hair accessories are combs and back pieces, barrettes, bun wraps, wreaths and halos and tiaras and crowns.

Combs and back pieces are the versatile accessories. They go well with most hairstyles including classic as well as ornate. It may be simple but elegant, depending upon its decoration. It can also offer less formal look than other headpieces. You can wear the hair combs as back pieces at the back of the head or near the nape.

If you wish to draw attention of people towards your hair and not on your headpiece, you can totally avoid the veil and prefer to use small combs or barrettes. It can be simple or ornamental as per your choice. It may be natural or adorned with pearls, flowers, crystals, beads or rhinestones.

Wreaths, halos and bun wraps are the ring-shaped wedding hair accessories. Wreaths are made with roses or other flowers, while halos and bun wraps are decorated with crystals, beading, pearls, rhinestones or other adornments. They can be worn with veil or without veil. Bun wraps are worn surrounding the bun or a structured hairdo. Halos are generally worn around the bridal hairdo just like bun wrap. They go well atop short hair or around up swept curls. A wreath can be worn in a similar style or even across the forehead.

Crowns and tiaras give a princess like look and they are perfect for the formal weddings. They may be tiny and delicate suitable for small bun or large and are slightly more ornamented.

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Published by admin on 14 Apr 2008

Types of wedding veils

A wedding veil is one of the most essential parts of the bridal attire. Selection of right veil is very important as it will make the bride to look more graceful attractive. When you go for shopping of bridal veils, you will come across a wide variety of veils. You can choose the veil according to your personal preference from many different types of wedding veils.

There are various types of wedding veils such as blusher veil, fly-away veil, birdcage veil, elbow-length veil, fingertip veil, ballet length veil, chapel length veil, semi-cathedral veil and cathedral veil. Blusher veil is a short veil which is worn over bride’s face. It is generally 24 to 26 inches in length and falls just below the collarbone but above the bust. While taking measurements for the veil, the hairstyle of the bride should always be considered. This type of veil signifies demonstrate a bride’s modesty and innocence; hence it is a favorite choice for most first-time brides.

Fly-away veil is also among the popular types of wedding veils. This multi-layered veil just meets the shoulders. This less formal bridal veil can be worn with a less formal gown. Another type of wedding veil, birdcage veil is more commonly suitable for the older brides and it extends over the chin. This type of bridal veil is perfect for dinner suits or cocktail dresses that are worn at civil ceremonies.

As the name suggests, elbow-length veil extends to the elbow. It may be single or multi-layered. Fingertip veil is more commonly worn as it may go very well with any bridal gown. This type of veil extends down to the fingertips and can be worn through wedding ceremony and reception also. The chapel length veil is suitable for the gown having a chapel length train. It extends about 6-12 inches beyond the train of the gown.

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Published by admin on 12 Apr 2008

Bridal pearl jewelry

Every woman makes plans to make her wedding day unique because it’s the most special day of her life. Since jewelry is an integral part of wedding accessories, you should always make sure to select jewelry that is exotic yet classy. Elegant pearl jewelry is most preferred by many brides due to its classic beauty and natural lustrous appeal. Pearl jewelry can be a perfect gift for wedding, birthdays and anniversary. Bridal pearl jewelry is available in exclusive collection and generally in white or ivory.

Gorgeous pearl jewelry has been fascinating the brides for centuries. You should select the bridal pearl jewelry that suits to overall theme of wedding. As pearls hold a timeless unique elegance, a bride wearing beautiful pearl jewelry looks simply matchless. It enhances her beauty and offers a complete wedding look.

Bridal pearl jewelry is designed with four types of pearls such as Tahitian pearls, Akoya pearls, freshwater pearls and South Sea pearls. Most preferred pearl jewelry for wedding is pearl necklace, pearl earrings and pearl bracelet. Bridal pearl necklaces come in various attractive styles. They are made from the finest freshwater and cultured pearls. You can choose the color of pearl bridal jewelry from white, pink, blue, grey, green, black, golden and silver. There are different types of pearl necklaces such as choker, collar, matinee, princes, rope and opera. The bride can select a necklace style that goes very well with her wedding gown. If the bridal gown has V-neck, a plunging neckline or if it is strapless, a pearl collar is the best.

A set of pearl studded earrings can add more elegance to the ornate wedding gown. Dangling pearl earrings can give wonderful look to the simple gowns. Bridal pearl earrings are available in magnificent designs like ribbons, hoops, chains and hearts. You can also select the earrings made with a single pearl or several pearls.

Pearl bracelet can offer added appeal to bride’s wrists because it looks extremely delicate. Beautiful bridal pearl bracelets are designed with lustrous pearls of various shapes and size. They are available in different stunning colors to suit to the color of bride’s gown.

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Published by admin on 12 Apr 2008

All about wedding tiaras

Tiaras are the most wonderful of all bridal accessories. Gorgeous bridal tiaras go well with any style of wedding gown including simple and contemporary gowns to traditional ball gowns. You can wear tiaras with or without a veil. When you go for tiara shopping, you will dazzled at the wide array that is available in the market.

Wedding tiaras are sometimes used to hold the veil in place. Tiara is a symbol of tasteful elegance. Tiaras are often come incorporated with shiny rhinestones, Austrian crystals, AB crystals, faux pearls, freshwater pearls and Swarovski pearls. They are suitable for both shorter and longer hairstyles. Rhinestone wedding tiaras are among the most popular types of tiaras. They come in attractive colors such as gold, silver and ivory. You can choose from various rhinestone colors including shades of silver as well as pink and red.

Crystal wedding tiaras and pearl tiaras are also popular types of wedding tiaras. They are available in various beautiful shades such as white, silver and ivory. The crystal tiaras are designed with scattered crystal beading and sometimes decorated with pearl beading and rhinestones.

Before you select a wedding bridal tiara, it is important for you to know all about wedding tiaras and how to wear them. Some wedding tiaras are attached to the comb. Using the comb, you can easily place the tiara in your hair at the desired position. The comb helps to hold the tiara in place. Some of the wedding tiaras come with open back where the loops are attached on each end. The tiara can be placed in your hair at the desired place and can be comfortably attached by inserting clips or bobby pins through the loops. This style of tiara is more popular among brides.

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