Bridal couture gown

The new trends on bridal dresses go for feminine contours tight to women’s silhouette to suit hers shapes, on the contrary of long and very wavy gowns, with natural white as the “it” color of the season. The bridal veil, as the starring complement of the bridal gown outfit, can be placed in the traditional way or as a shawl, depending on each bride’s taste.

Amazing bride

White is the reigning color of the silk bride gowns, to allure bridal gown with transparence effects, draperied, fantasy finishings in necks, necklines, skirts and train in gowns decorated with embroidered tulles, brocades, jacquard, mikados-shantung, natural silk with rich textures and assorted contrasts.

Great sound for your wedding celebration

If there is something that can’t be missed in a wedding celebration is music. In wedding and other celebrations there are many possibilities of introducing music, from the moment of the religious ceremony until the buffet time.

Choosing the right music to accompany the ceremony can make that moment unforgettable.
But it’s also important to make a decision about the music that will accompany the buffet, as for who will play it and the type of guests as well. Many types of people gather at the buffet, so we have to think about all the possible preferences.

A wedding celebration has to go through many elections, and this is one of them. In many occasions, the same restaurant where the buffet is going to take place, which has its own orchestra or DJ; but many allow to choose the musicians the couple choose to amuse their celebration.

The traditional waltz that opens the ball is a picture moment you may find in many wedding albums; it’s also common to find pictures of traditional dances in some wedding parties.
Since some years ago it’s also possible to choose the entertaining system of the dance that usually follows wedding buffets. The option most people prefer is the traditional orchestra, which is the option almost most restaurants offer; although, there is now the possibility of choosing a DJ to amuse the party. Even if it seems more for an informal party, this type of DJ entertainment has some advantages over the orchestra system as for sound quality and offers more diverse music styles.

When choosing a musical style it’s completely different when most guests are young people, to a first communion ceremony when there are mostly kids, to a weeding for middle-aged people. Music professionals know very well how to synchronize to the likes and ages of their audience, thus they prepare a repertory, wide enough to be liked by everyone.

In any case, they are always open to any request and introducing new hip songs to the oldies. The most important thing is that the couple is fond of it. Some couples go for introducing at some moment of the buffet, chamber or traditional music.

There are many ways of celebrating a party, but there is no doubt that music play an important role, especially for the memorable moments, whichever it comes from an orchestra, DJ, traditional music group, a Gospel chorus, a jazz ensemble, or a rock band…

Wedding planning: Part II

4-5 months early

• Start planning your honeymoon.
• Look for someone to label the invitations.
• Make a booking at the hotel for your wedding night.
• Make a booking for the wedding trip
• * For the groom: Buying or renting the tuxedo.

2-3 months early

• Take the pre marriage courses at your church.
• Make the paper work at the church you and your groom belong to.
• If the wedding wont’ be realized at the dioceses you belong, you should get the authorization of change and present it at the church you have chosen.
• Choose your bouquet and the accessories for your weeding gown (shoes, gloves, veil, stockings, etc).
• Buy the rings and wedding bond.
• Wedding dress and groom’s tuxedo try out and confirm the delivery date.
• Get the necessary documents for the wedding trip (passports, visas, vaccines, etc.)
• Pick up the invitations.
• Select the people that will take part of the ceremony (readings, offerings).
• Label the invitations.
• Send the invitations for the guests.
• Organize the transportation for you (and your guests, if it is necessary).
• *Groom: Buy your accessories: Shoes, shirt, socks, tie, etc.

6 weeks early

• Send the wedding invitations.
• Reserve the parking lots for the receptionBuy the accessories for your dress.
• Hire a hair and make-up stylist.
• Confirm the reservations of the oversea guests.
• Publish a wedding edict ad on the newspaper (if you wish)Prepare a list of the presents you are receiving to send thanking letters afterwards.
• Try your wedding gown again.

3-4 weeks early

• Select the Gospel and the lectures for the religious celebration.
• Print the missals for the mass.
• Choose the musical repertory for the mass.
• Pick up the rings.
• Confirm the reservation for the wedding night and the honeymoon.
• Start using your wedding shoes to soften them.

1-2 weeks early

• Confirm the flower delivery
• *Groom: Pick up your tux
• Buy traveler’s check fort he honeymoon
• Prepare the honeymoon luggage
• Confirm the date and time the photographer and the video maker should show up
• Leave a copy of your wedding trip’s schedule to your relatives in case of emergency
• Pick up your bridal gown
• Get a mani-pedi

1 day early

• Program your alarm clock.
• Prepare your entire wardrobePrepare a small first-aid kit with aspirins, alcohol, Band-Aids, etc.
• Prepare a small sewing box with needles, thread, bottoms, etc.
• Ask someone of your family or friends to take the abovementioned to the wedding.
• The wedding day!Take a moment to thank your parents and tell them you love them.Relax, smile and enjoy the great day.