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3 Exclusive Tips For Choosing The Perfect Asian Bridal Wear

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3 Exclusive Tips For Choosing The Perfect Asian Bridal Wear

Your wedding dress should show off your individual style, beauty and grace whilst flattering your figure and making you feel so confident that this emanates through into a bridal radiance and glow.

Minal has a unique blend of skills which we believe are unmatched in the wedding industry – she weaves together fashion, hair and beauty expertise, which make her insights and advice highly invaluable for any Asian Bride to be as she can envisage a “Total Look”. Her knowledge has enabled her to combine the worlds of Beauty and Fashion and approach bridal designing in a new and innovative way.

Your Dream Shaadi is delighted to share Minal’s advice on what to consider when choosing your wedding outfit(s), condensed into seven steps easy-to-read steps.

1. CLARIFY YOUR VISION

Before you start shopping for your dress, you should have a vision of how you want to look. There are so many look that you can achieve as a bride with your dress and makeup. Pick a look that will truly reflect your personality and personal style. Something that you feel comfortable wearing which is truly you. Don’t be afraid to deviate from the norm, it’s important that you go for a look that is truly you.

You’ll need to take into consideration the time of year you are getting married. It won’t be practical or warm wearing an elegant halter neck dress in winter! This will keep you from buying a dress that won’t feel right on the day. This will also determine any seasonal beauty products you may want to consider using to prep your skin so that your makeup lasts longer.

2. DO YOUR RESEARCH & CREATE A MOODBOARD

Looking at different wedding magazines and wedding portals is a great way of finding inspiration.

Tear-outs of photos that you like and stick them into a scrapbook or mood board, so you can show your ideas when consulting with your designer. I suggest having one mood board for each outfit in your trousseau.

Try and whittle down your choices to at least 10 of your favourite dresses to show your designer so you both have a clear idea of what styles of dress you prefer.

If you are having your dress custom made, take your visuals and be specific about what you want. Ask your designer whether your chosen designs will flatter you and your body shape. You may also want to do the same with any make up, hair styling and jewellery looks you like.

3. SET A REALISTIC BUDGET

Your wedding dress will probably cost more than any other garment you own. But a stylish and graceful dress doesn’t necessarily mean spending more than you can reasonably afford. It’s important to establish your budget before stepping into a bridal store or visiting a fashion designer and then sticking to it. Temptation is difficult to resist, and you may fall in love with a dress that will greatly exceed your budget

For bespoke dresses, the price is usually determined by the amount of detail involved in making it, which can range significantly. Find out what options are available to you within your budget, or what your budget will be able to afford you for your custom made gown. . A good designer will often be able to adapt an outfit outside your budget by suggesting ways in which to make it more affordable.

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Choosing the Right Flower Girl Dress for a Summer Wedding

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Choosing the Right Flower Girl Dress for a Summer Wedding

During the summer months, namely June, July, and August, many weddings take advantage of the bright sunny weather. But as nice as the weather, it can be quite sunny, sticky and hot. So if your daughter is a flower girl to a wedding during the hot months, it is a good idea to find flower girl dresses in a nice summer fabric.

When choosing flower girl dresses for a summer wedding, one has to first take consideration of the color. Darker colors tend to draw heat more, thus making the dress warmer than usual. Lighter colors on the other hand would reflect the heat making the dress cooler to wear. Another thing to consider, but is less important is the shiny or matte finish of the dress. As a rule, shiny materials reflect light away from the fabric, while a matte finish absorbs more heat.

Second, take into consideration the length of the dress. Knee length flower girl dresses are easier to move around in than tea-length or full length flower girl dresses. Also knee length dresses tend to let out more heat because there less fabric on the skirt. Less is better.

Sleeved, capped or sleeveless flower girl dresses is another thing to consider. As I said, “less is better”. The less fabirc you have for a flower girl dress, the less it will retain heat and the more your child can move freely. The more fabric, the more the child will complain.

While were are on the topic of amount of fabric, you may want to take into consideration the layers of fabric used. Don’t choose a dress that has many layers or thick linings to make the dress look bigger. Try to find a dress that has just one layer of thinner lining. You want your daughter to move freely, not be hindered by a heavy dress.

Next when choosing flower girl dresses, take into consideration the type of fabric.Chiffon, georgette and organza flower girl dresses are soft and light-weight. Because these are usually made out of silk or light synthetic material like rayon or nylon, the dress will be able to “breath”, making it cooler for the child to wear. Your child won’t get too hot.

Lastly, try to get the best fit for your daughter’s flower girl dress. Some people do over look this and get a dress that is a little bit bigger than their daughter’s actual measurements, then try to fix it by adjusting it with a belt or having it adjusted by a seamstress or even trying to adjust it themselves. It is better to get the right fit the first, it will save you time and money.

These are the basics when looking for flower girl dresses for a summer wedding. I am sure by following these simple steps, you will be able to find that perfect flower girl dress for your daughter. Believe me, she will be grateful that you did.

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3 Ideas For a Destination Wedding

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3 Ideas For a Destination Wedding

Basically what that means is planning your wedding in a location that isn’t near where you live. It can be in the same state, but usually is in another state or out of the country. Often brides will choose a place that is significant to her and her fiance; if he proposed to you at a vineyard in California, or while vacationing in St. James. Or it can be a place that you view as the perfect wedding location. I would like to look at a few places that are very popular for destination weddings.

I mentioned it above; so let’s start with the vineyard. This is such a romantic choice as the location for where you will be getting married. With the acres and acres of beautiful vineyards it is the perfect backdrop for stunning wedding pictures. A few tips for this destination: make sure you have a wine tasting at your reception or for the rehearsal dinner; pick wine themed wedding favors or wine wedding favors for your guest, maybe a bottle of the vineyard’s best wine; stick with rich, deep colors such as plum, eggplant, burgundy, or maroon. Make sure you check the local climate and pick a time of year that has little rain; getting married outside is a must here.

Welcome to the islands. Who wouldn’t love having their wedding on a small, out of the way island? All the exotic flowers, trees, and fruits giving the air such a delicious smell. This is a great option for the bride that is getting married in the winter, but wants to have the feel of summer, not to mention your guests will love the vacation from the cold, snow, and ice. If you go the island route you will want to include lots of the local flowers into your bouquet and decorations. Having a great photographer on hand is a must; you do not want to miss all the prefect photo opportunities. Decide on colors that are found in the exotic flowers, this is certainly not the time for dark colors or pastels.

If you are dreaming of a , head for the snowy mountain caps. Nothing says romance like snuggling up by the fire. Having your guests stay at a lodge where you can also hold the wedding is ideal; with all the snow and ice you don’t want to make your guest have to drive all over the mountain side. A great idea for a favor is buying ski lift passes or ski rentals so that your guests can hit the slopes before or after your big day. You will want to incorporate lots of candles into your decorations; an evening wedding is best suited for this destination. Make sure the reception meal is hearty; this is a great time to offer a buffet with lots of hot dishes to warm the soul. You could even serve hot cocoa to your guests for a bit of whimsy.

  So, if you are in the beginning stages of planning your big day, take some time, look at all your options, and talk with your fiance and family about maybe going on a destination wedding. It is important to make sure guests will be able to afford making the journey with you, at least close family and friends. Hope this has opened you mind to some new ideas.

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Bridal Bouquet Activities

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Bridal Bouquet Activities

When a bride orders her wedding bouquet, it might not seem that any “activities” will come from it other than as a thing for the bride to hold. But the bridal bouquet can be the source of many interesting activities and meaningful gestures.

During there ceremony there are all kinds of possibilities. Certainly you can go traditional and have a flower for both the mother of the bride and mother of the groom. The moms, in particular, love this activity and guests usually appreciate it as well. But what if you turned that traditional gesture on its head and supplied flowers for both the mothers and the fathers?

If the bride supplies flowers to both the men and women, there are a couple of ways to do this. What if dad’s flower was enclosed in a verse that he will then get up and read at the ceremony? What if it was a flower to recognize the members of the family who have passed, and it gives dad an opportunity to recognize those family members?

If the bride chooses not to have a unity candle, but wants some gesture like it, she can have her bridal bouquet designed by having several small bouquets put together. At an appropriate time during the ceremony, the bridal bouquet is “broken up” and various people might receive a share, such as the mothers and fathers of the bride and groom.

Now, if the bride wants to hang onto her bridal bouquet during the wedding ceremony, but is willing to have some fun with it at the reception, there are a few options there as well. How about a dance involving the bridal bouquet? This is silly, but fun. The bridal bouquet is on display somewhere near the dance floor and guests must guess a flower that’s in the bouquet before they can enter the dance floor. The first few guests might not have a problem as some flowers are obvious, like roses and tulips, but others might give people pause. Of course, this won’t work if the bridal bouquet is all roses or some other single and obvious flower but for a traditional mixed bouquet, it can work well.

For a naughty touch, the bride can hide her garter in the bridal bouquet and actually put it on her leg before the groom takes it off. Or she can have a couple of breakaway bouquets that are wrapped in garter belts, so hers doesn’t get thrown, but instead the tiny bouquets with garter belts attached are thrown.

When it comes time for the bride to throw her bouquet, there are several options. Some brides choose not to keep their bouquet and simply pluck one flower out of it before chucking the whole thing during the bridal bouquet toss. This is an alternative to having a special bouquet set aside for throwing, and there are others as well.

Are there are a lot of single women coming to the wedding? Maybe one thrown bouquet won’t be enough. Many brides these days are opting for something a little more fun. There are a few options, really. One popular option is to have the florist create several small bouquets and then bundle them to look like one bouquet. They are tied lightly with a ribbon. When it comes time for the bouquet toss, the bride unties the ribbon, and throws the “bouquet” which is actually several little bouquets. Several women will catch the bouquet, rather than just one.

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Active Wedding Reception Games

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Active Wedding Reception Games

We’ve all been to receptions that are standard – we welcome and celebrate the new married couple, watch them dance, and enjoy cake with them. But creative couples often enjoy coming up with fun games that include the entire guest list.

Including the guests is an excellent way to get people out of their chairs, meeting people they might not otherwise know and feeling like they are truly a part of the celebration, not just observers.

One fun and active game that can be played by all your guests, including grandma as well as the young children, is “want it now”.

In this game, you designate a master of ceremonies (if you have a DJ for your wedding reception, this person can serve as the DJ). The MC will have a list of “wants” prepared before the reception. Everyone sits at their tables, and waits to hear the command. The MC says he wants a person with painted toenails. All the women with painted toenails run to the front of the room, toward the MC. Each time a table sends someone to the front first, they get a point.

Points should be tallied during the course of this game and prizes awarded at the end of the game. Be sure to have some obvious “wants”, as is the painted toenails, or a man with a mustache or a child with a pink dress. But also include some surprises, like “a man with a brown purse” which will require a man to find a woman at his table with the brown purse and run up to the front of the room with that.

Another fun wedding reception game that includes all your guests is musical chairs using men as the chairs. All the men line up and kneel on one knee. The women begin playing the game of musical chairs, but when the music stops, they must find a knee to sit on. No “chairs” are removed during the version of the game, but instead people are eliminated when either the man falls down when the woman finds his knee or when the woman falls down. Both are out either way, and if both fall down, they are also both out then (as well as perhaps a bit bruised). This is a fun game that often brings on gales of laughter and adds to a relaxed reception atmosphere.

If many guests are traveling a good distance to the wedding or don’t know many other guests, it’s always fun to include a game that will allow them to now only get to know each other but the bride and groom as well. For this game, you’ll need a MC again, which can be a very outgoing member of the wedding party or the DJ. The reception guests are broken into two groups, which can be as simple as having people count off “1, 2, 1, 2” and so on until the entire guest list is either a “1” or a “2”. Then the two groups band together for the duration of the game.

The DJ, or MC, offers a series of questions relating to the bride and groom. The teams should work together to answer the questions, then as quickly as possible provide the answer. The bride and groom will confirm if the answer is correct or not. This is an excellent way for otherwise “stranger” guests to get to know one another and have some fun in the process. It’s also an excellent way to get to know the bride and groom!

Organizing games at a wedding reception is a great way to get people involved and make them feel they are truly a part of the celebration. It’s also a way to fill time, if the wedding planners know this isn’t a “dancing” group or if you want to loosen people up for a long night of celebrating. Whether a small or large wedding, reception games work for just about any group.

In addition, don’t assume wedding reception guests will be offended or annoyed by these active games. Most people report to wedding planners they truly enjoy being more active and having fun games to play during a wedding reception.

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Colorful Orchid Cake

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Colorful Orchid Cake

Fresh orchids cascaded down the buttercream wedding cake.

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Fresh Orchid Cake

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Fresh Orchid Cake

Carefully placed fresh orchids decorated the white buttercream cake.

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Purple Fondant Ribbon Cake

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Purple Fondant Ribbon Cake

Purple-fondant ribbon wrapped around the polka-dotted confection. A sliver of a tree trunk served as the cake stand.

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Magenta Ribbon Cake

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Magenta Ribbon Cake

Megan and Paul’s initials appeared among the delicate silver piping, while magenta ribbon and flowers finished the look.

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Striped Circle Cake

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Striped Circle Cake

Ombre-style fondant 
bands and sugar flowers decorated the round cake.

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White Lace Fondant Cake

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White Lace Fondant Cake

Lacy detailing that 
matched Minhee’s dress decorated the white-fondant cake, and sugar flowers topped each tier.

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Purple Floral Wedding Cake

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Purple Floral Wedding Cake

Fresh roses, eucalyptus greens and thin purple ribbon spruced up the three-tiered white cake.

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White-and-Lavender Wedding Cake

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White-and-Lavender Wedding Cake

The whimsical white-and-lavender cake perfectly complemented the natural beachside theme.

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Four-Tier White and Purple Cake with Grey Dots

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Four-Tier White and Purple Cake with Grey Dots

Each layer of the cake was a different flavor: strawberry, red velvet, chocolate chip and marble.

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Wedding Cake

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Wedding Cake

Each tier of the white and lavender cake was made to mimic a different detail from Heidi’s wedding dress.

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Elegant Wedding Cake

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Elegant Wedding Cake

The ornate, eight-tiered white-fondant cake was adorned with purple sugar and gum-paste flowers, along with elegant scrolling.

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Purple and White Wedding Cake

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Purple and White Wedding Cake

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