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Need a Pair of Rockin Bridal Shoes?

2009-08-08T17:12:00.000-07:00

After buying your carefully selected wedding gown, the next part of your all important wedding attire should include a pair of rockin' bridal shoes to go with it. But how do you actually coordinate your wedding shoes to match your wedding gown. First, choose bridal shoes that go well with your wedding theme. If you're having a western themed wedding, go for western bridal boots. If you're having a formal sit down dinner, buy couture bridal shoes. Maybe you're getting married on the beach, bridal slip-ons or bridal sandals would be ideal.

Be sure you pick a pair of bridal shoes with a heel that's 2 inches or lower for the most comfortable pair of women's bridal shoes. Especially, if you plan on dancing in them. If you really want to wear stiletto bridal shoes, you can always bring along a pair of white ballet slippers to dance the night away in at your bridal reception.

It's also highly advisable to practice walking in your wedding bridal shoes by breaking them in a little; you can even practice dancing in them. Do this a few weeks before your wedding. If you're too hurried to do this, at least try wearing your wedding shoes around your house for a couple of days to get used to them.

For more wedding tips and ideas, go to Future Brides.

Unique Garden Wedding Favors

2008-10-31T11:37:00.000-07:00

If your planning to have an outdoor garden wedding, unique garden wedding favors can add that special touch that are certain to please your guests. There is a lot to choose from when selecting the perfect garden wedding favors, online.

Your guests will savor in the elegance in your carefully selected unique garden wedding favors. Select from the featured garden wedding favors including topiary place card holders, gerber daisy favor boxes, pastel tin pail wedding favors, elegant long stem rose soap petals, wedding favor flower seeds, floral floating candle wedding favors, or whimsical flip flop placecard holders for perfect garden wedding favors or bridal shower favors.

I would suggest when planning the perfect garden wedding, that you use as many fresh flowers as possible. Having a garden wedding allows the bride and groom to feel comfortable among nature in beautiful natural surroundings. Having fragrant wedding flowers can really enhance the romantic mood of the garden wedding. For more wedding advice and tips visit Classy Gals Wedding Tips. Valuable wedding related information on preparation for the big Wedding Day. Bridal gowns, bridal party dresses, bridal hairstyles, wedding gift etiquette, appropriate wedding gifts for the bridal party, unique wedding gifts and much more can be found at this online wedding resource.

Buying a Tuxedo That is Affordable

2008-09-29T16:48:00.000-07:00

Guys, if you need a tuxedo for a formal event like a wedding, don't think that your only option is to rent one. You can buy a designer named tuxedo like Ralph Lauren, for under a couple of hundred dollars. Classy Mens Tuxedos shows you how you can buy a tuxedo for just about the cost of renting one!

Grooms, wouldn't it be nice to actually own your own tuxedo after the wedding? You can purchase designer named tuxedos that are sold in gently used condition, but they are clean and crisp as the day they were designed. If your a groom, groomsmen, or gentlemen that just dresses well, you can also complete your formal tuxedo look at great prices. Tuxedo shirts, suspenders, tuxedo shoes, cummerbunds, ties, and tuxedo vests can all be purchased at discount prices at Classy Gals Wedding Boutique. Looking good doesn't have a cost a fortune when you know where to buy a tuxedo that is affordable!

How to Store A Wedding Gown

2008-09-22T13:58:00.000-07:00

You looked absolutely beautiful in your wedding gown, but after the wedding and honeymoon are over you might want to consider storing your wedding gown. Learn proper wedding gown preservation techniques and how to store your wedding gown. You can keep your wedding gown and wedding accessories looking as new as the day you walked down the isle in it. Learn the dos and don'ts of wedding gown preservation so that your wedding gown remains beautiful for years to come. You can preserve your wedding gown as a keepsake and maybe pass it down to your daughter or another close family member someday for their wedding.

It’s extremely important to have your wedding gown professionally cleaned within a few weeks of the wedding; the sooner the better. The longer you wait, any stains or perspiration that remains on the wedding dress, the harder it will be to have them removed. Be careful of trims like sequins and some beads because some cannot be dry cleaned, so read the care label on your wedding gown carefully.

If you aren’t certain of what services might be best for cleaning your wedding gown, take it to a dry cleaner or a preservation specialist or expert who has been trained in cleaning and preparing wedding gowns for storage. They can identify all the stains and spills, even those you can’t see.

Storing a wedding gown is all about doing it right from the start. Never store your wedding gown in a plastic bag. Plastic can break down over time and release chemicals and fumes that can discolor and destroy the fabric of your wedding dress. If you are boxing your gown for storage, be sure to wrap fabrics in acid-free white tissue paper. Bodices or curved areas of a garment should be stuffed with tissue to prevent creasing. If you use an acid-free cardboard box, you’ll need to change the box every three to five years. Cardboard is absorbent, and even acid-free boxes can re-acidify over time. Some companies even sell units, appropriately called wedding dress boxes, which are made specifically for storing these precious gowns.

Store your wedding gown in a cool, dry place. A damp basement or a hot, musty attic can cause mildew and yellowing of fabric, so you probably want to avoid those areas for storage. You also should keep your wedding gown packed away from sunlight and any artificial light. Most light sources can cause degradation and fading to your wedding gown. The back of a roomy closet in a spare room or rarely-used closet will make a great home for your wedding gown.

Once you have stored your wedding gown properly, you should check it periodically for damage. Stains that weren’t initially apparent can appear at a later date and should be treated immediately. Preserving your wedding gown is important if you want to enjoy and share it the future. See Classy-Gals Wedding Tips for more wedding related tips.

How to Choose a Color for Bridesmaid Dresses

2008-09-17T13:29:00.000-07:00

Can't decide which color to choose for your bridesmaids? Follow these simple tips and you'll have beautiful bridesmaids!

First thing in finding absolutely perfect bridesmaid dresses is of course, the color. Choosing the color for bridesmaid dresses is almost always left up to the bride to decide. These suggestions may help you if your not sure. When choosing bridesmaid dresses, consider the time of day your wedding will be taking place, any colors of must-have embellishments that you've already chosen (jewelry or flowers), and during which of the seasons your wedding will be taken place. In considering the time of day, generally, the earlier in the day, the lighter the shade of the color with the opposite holding true as well (darker shades for later evening). In considering the season, light, pastel colors are popular for spring. Vibrant colors in bright hues like oranges, reds, yellows, and are common for summer. Autumn colors are typically browns, rust, orange, deep red, or black. Winter weddings show us bridesmaid dresses in silvers, deep blues, holly greens, and berry reds. There is no real appropriate color for selecting your bridesmaid dresses, you can simply just choose your favorite color if you like.

For more wedding tips, Future Brides and Classy Gals Wedding Tips are great online wedding resources to visit. Get advice on wedding gowns, wedding shoes, wedding jewelry, and even the best place to honeymoon.

Your Perfect Wedding Gown

2007-10-23T13:49:00.000-07:00

Almost immediately after being engaged most brides-to-be contemplate finding the perfect wedding gown. If your on a tight wedding budget and want to save money on your wedding, don't let getting your perfect wedding gown become the place you go to minimize your wedding expenses. You can still have a beautiful wedding gown, affordably. Follow these tips when shopping online for your perfect wedding gown.

Searching for that perfect dress is done easily online. Just a click of a mouse can allow you to have the dress of your dreams. You can find beautiful bridal gown pics and wedding information at Classy-Gals Wedding Tips to help get your started. Wedding planning, bridal jewelry, wedding gifts, bridesmaid dresses, and the best places to spend a honeymoon are included. Future brides can find useful tips on the various styles of wedding gowns that are currently available. including Victorian wedding gowns and even trendy organic wedding gowns, which are the two most popular wedding themes for Weddings in 2009/2010.

Wedding magazines can also help you figure out the style of the perfect wedding gown. However, finding the perfect wedding gown should not be just relied on the images of wedding magazines. Sometimes a wedding gown looks perfect when it is worn by a model but not on you. In order to find the perfect gown, pick something that will accentuate your best attributes. Formal Dresses For Your Shape, is a helpful resource that you simply must read before buying your wedding dress.

Keep in mind that you have to order your wedding gown at least half year before your wedding day, unless you are planning to rent a wedding gown. It can take you up to four months to get a wedding gown from the day you order it. It may take even longer time if you order a wedding gown with lots of intricate details. Allow yourself plenty of time to shop for your perfect wedding gown. This is also true when buying your bridal accessories. You do want everything perfect for your wedding day!

You should try different styles of wedding gowns to see which one will be the perfect wedding gown for you. Finding the perfect wedding gown requires that you consider several factors. Your skin color, body shape, height, and hair style must be considered in finding the perfect wedding gown. You need to open to different options and styles in order to get the perfect wedding gown.

Consider the actual color of the wedding dress, too. Tradition has some brides insisting that the only color choice in a wedding gown should be white. However, today's bride is opting for pretty pastels in their perfect wedding gown. Your personal preference in the color of your wedding gown is what is most important. Any colored wedding gown is acceptable for the modern bride.

There are many online wedding shops you can also browse through in search of the perfect wedding gown. Some online wedding resources are very reasonably priced on their wedding gowns. If your looking for a beautiful and inexpensive wedding gown, try looking online for really great bridal gowns and at lower prices than the bridal shops. The referenced wedding sites should be a great start in helping you find your perfect wedding gown.

Bachelorette Party Planning Tips

2007-10-19T13:20:00.000-07:00

Bachelorette party planning can be quite the chore. The most common mistake made in planning a bachelorette party is people trying to make a fun night doing what they like to do. Bachelorette party planning is all about the bride! What does she enjoy doing? Knowing the type of personality of the bride is the biggest consideration when planning a bachelorette party. The bachelorette party is her last one as a single and you want her to really enjoy herself. The following bachelorette party planning ideas should help get things started.

Remember to keep in mind when bachelorette party planning that all brides have different ideas of what a good party is for them. If you are responsible for throwing her the ultimate bachelorette party, you must consider the bride’s personality first and foremost. Is she the wild child bride that usually ends the night dancing on top of the bar? Is she a bride that's more quiet and reserved? Is she the type of bride whose idea of a great night out is dinner and a movie?

Bachelorette Party Planning For Your Wild Friend

This is the friend who loves to party and go clubbing. Her bachelorette party will simply be the flip side of the stereotypical bachelor party. Start the bachelorette party night at her favorite restaurant or bar where the party presents her with her gifts for the night. Give her a mock wedding veil to wear that has her name and the date of the bachelorette party sewn on with fake rhinestones. This is the time for her girlfriends to give her naughty gifts like sexy lingerie and toys she can use as a married woman! Make sure to tell the bartender it's her bachelorette party and she'll probably get some free drinks. End the night at one of her favorite dance clubs or, if she’s up for it, a strip bar!

Bachelorette Party Planning For Your Shy Friend

Imagine your quiet friend in the above Bachelorette Party scenario. That would not be a good scene for her. How about a day at the spa for her and her closest friends? Start the day taking her to brunch at one of her favorite restaurants and then head on over to a day spa to get pampered. With the help of the other guests, offer to get her a manicure, pedicure and a massage. Most day spas are equipped to deal with bachelorette parties this size, so you can all be getting pampered in one room where you can share gossip and discuss the wedding ahead.

Bachelorette Party Planning For Your Fun Friend

This would be the friend who is usually up for anything. She loves having fun and is game for any new adventure. A fun idea for a bachelorette party is to take her to a pottery painting store. The bride and all of her friends can pick out different pieces of pottery and then paint them however they choose. Bring along some different wines and cheeses for everyone to snack on while painting. Make sure that each guest paints a different item (for example, a vase, a utensil holder, a plate, a platter, a cup, etc). When everyone is done painting, let the bride know that all of the different items that were painted will be hers. What a wonderful way for her to remember her friends and her bachelorette party.

Bachelorette Party Planning For The Outdoors Friend

If the bride loves to spend time outdoors, you can plan a bachelorette party camping trip. Get all of the gear together and some of the bride's favorite food and cook out. Stay up all night toasting marshmallows and S’mores and catching up on old times and presenting gifts to the bride.

Remember to give the bride the ultimate bachelorette party, plan something that you know she will really enjoy doing and this will leave her with many fond memories. For wedding tips and gift ideas visit Classy Gals Bridal Boutique.

Wedding Gift Ideas for Bridesmaids

2007-10-15T16:20:00.000-07:00

Your wedding day is the most important day of your life and those you select to be your bridesmaids will play a major role. Since your bridesmaids play such an important role in the wedding party, you will want to pick out bridesmaid gifts that will reflect your gratitude and your love for them. You want to select a bridesmaid gift that captures the spirit of your friendship, and the significance of your wedding day.

Wedding Gift Ideas for Bridesmaids:

1. Charm Bracelets for the Bridesmaids. There really is something special about charm bracelets. Each tiny charm is a symbol of something personal to the recipient. If you decide to give your bridesmaids charms bracelets, they should all have some of the same charms and some different ones. For example, you might give everyone a wedding charm, such as a miniature wedding dress, or wedding cake… there are lots of wedding-related charms out there. You might also give everyone a heart charm, or a horseshoe, clover, or wishbone charm for good luck. Then you should select different charms, like a horse charm for your cousin who loves riding, or an apple for your friend who is a teacher. If any of your bridesmaids are mommies, you can get charms that represent each of their children. You could also get their initials as charms. Women love getting these bracelets as gifts because they are so thoughtfully selected, and they are so unique. They will be able to wear these at your wedding, so make sure that you get either silver or gold, depending on which one you will be wearing. Crafted Gems has a nice selection of discounted jewelry.

2. Spa Treatments for the Bridesmaids. A day of beautification and relaxation is a fabulous way to show your bridesmaids how much they mean to you. You can get facials, body wraps, manicures, pedicures, massages, and more! It will be a great opportunity to bond with your female companions and de-stress before you take your vows. You and your bridesmaids will leave with a radiant glow, and a less-panicked disposition. This is an excellent gift choice because it will help you and your bridesmaids to look and feel refreshed for your special day. Make sure that nobody does anything drastic while you are there that could result in a red, blotchy complexion. For instance, if your sister has never been in a tanning bed, now is definitely not the time to start! I recommend that you go to the spa one to three days before the wedding. If you go on the morning of the wedding, you will be too jittery to enjoy it, and you will feel rushed.

3. Monogram or Birthstone Necklaces for the Bridesmaids. Since most brides have their bridesmaids in matching dresses and shoes -- maybe even hair -- it is nice to offer them a little individuality for their jewelry. Birthstone necklaces are a great choice for a unique bridesmaid gift. Also, you could put two stones on each necklace hers and yours, to represent her being your bridesmaid on your wedding day. Monogram necklaces are also popular bridesmaid gifts, and you can often find monograms that incorporate a birthstone. One of the best things about giving a birthstone or monogram necklace as a bridesmaid gift is that they can be worn after the wedding. These are simple pieces that look nice dressed up or down, and, as you know, women love versatility.

4. Slippers for the Bridesmaids. Sure, heels are appropriate for walking elegantly down the aisle, but once the party gets started, we want to toss off our heels and dance. Instead of having a bunch of barefoot bridesmaids at the reception, treat them to some comfortable footwear. Buy some simple sandals to match their bridesmaid dresses -- you might be able to find some with a little bow or flower on top, or you can just tie a ribbon into a bow on yourself. Ballet slippers are another nice-looking and comfy option for a great bridesmaid gift and you could certainly get a white satin pair for yourself too!

5. "Gift Of the Month" Clubs for the Bridesmaids. Getting "Gift Of the Month" gifts is always fun. There are so many options out there now. Gourmet coffees and teas are one. Fresh flowers are another. Recipes are yet another. You can even find wine-of-the-month clubs, Wine: The Perfect Gift. You can personalize these bridesmaid gifts, too -- give your caffeine-addicted sister the coffee club, give your green-thumbed girlfriend the potted plants, etc. They will be touched by the thought that you put into these bridesmaid gifts.

Whatever bridesmaid gifts you decide to give, always remember to include a handwritten note or greeting card to thank your bridesmaids for all of their help and support during this exciting time in your life, your wedding day.

Planning a Garden Wedding

2007-10-10T17:02:00.000-07:00

Having a Garden Wedding is like having a fairy tale romance in a beautiful, floral garden. It is the perfect place to hold a wedding. Know what things to consider when planning your Garden Wedding in order for it to be the memorable experience that you want.

Weather conditions are a huge factor in planning a garden wedding. It’s okay to plan most of a wedding based on the assumption that everything will go according to plan, but it is just plain stupid not to have a clearly laid out back-up plan. An outdoor event is open to rain, which can and will ruin food, drinks and the wedding cake, hair, makeup and attire and the cheery dispositions of all of your guests. Little magic lingers over a drenched and miserable crowd. Sweltering heat is another problem. Hot weather will melt certain types of cake icings along with other foods, wilt flowers, and intense sun can burn your guests. To plan for these potentially disastrous weather conditions, talk to your florist and caterers about developing a plan for outdoors proofing your flowers and food. Be prepared to set up shelter to shield guests from rain or even too much exposure to the sun, or secure a backup location if the wedding is forced inside.

Consider the noise factor when planning a garden wedding. Depending on the location of the garden, your voices might not be able to carry over passing cars or motorcycles with loud engines, barking dogs, playing children or picnicking families. Wind can also scatter sound, making it hard to hear music and the exchange of vows. If you have decided on a private garden, these factors will probably be less of a problem. Visit the site for an hour or more before making definite plans to get a feel for the location’s noise level and atmosphere.

Consider the food at your garden wedding. Even if you’ve arranged to keep the food covered by a tent to keep it out of direct sunlight, intense heat can still ruin good food. Dairy products such as cheese and butter will melt or spoil as will buttercream icing, mayonnaise, and certain types of fruits. Serve foods prepared hot, which won’t spoil when exposed to heat.

If your having a garden wedding at a park, make sure to check for public restroom facilities. Be sure the restrooms complement the elegance of your garden wedding. Consider renting clean facilities for the big wedding day.

Consider preparation for your garden wedding. The bride usually gets ready on-site with the help of her loyal entourage. Parks might not provide you with a large, air-conditioned room complete with mirrors and adequate lighting. In a case such as this, consider renting a trailer for the day. If you do get ready at home, choose your transportation carefully, you don't want to ruin your bridal hairdo. Special wedding accessories are available online for the bride, the groom, the bridesmaid, flower girl, groomsmen, ring bearer, and family of the bride at Classy Gals Bridal Boutique. Keepsakes that will be cherished for a lifetime are definite must haves for future brides and everyone else that is directly involved in your wedding.

Special attire should be worn for a garden wedding. Long wedding gowns and trains will drag the ground, and tiny heels will poke sinkholes in the ground. Heavy materials might be too hot and sweaty. When you are picking out your bridal attire, talk to the salespeople about best-selling outdoor dresses and shoes before you set your heart on a dress than will prove to be cumbersome all day long. It's usually suggested that the bride wear a tea-length wedding gown at a garden wedding.