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Protect Your Wedding Gown on Your Wedding Day

Your wedding day will be one of the most memorable events of your life but, in the whirlwind of the day, you may not give much thought to protecting your dress.

Whether you've purchased the gown of your dreams or are wearing a family heirloom, your wedding gown will always hold a very special place in your heart. And, if you hope that someday your daughter will wear it, then you may want to take some precautions to protect it from the obstacle course it will run on your wedding day.

Here are some pre-wedding tips to keep your dress in tip-top shape.

It's a good idea to have cotton shields sewn into the underarms of your gown as the excitement of the day may cause you to perspire more than usual. Be sure to apply deodorant that contains an antiperspirant to control odor as well as moisture.

Some flowers have color-intensive stamens which can stain your dress. If you are set on having such flowers in your bouquet, ask your florist if the stamens can be removed.

When getting in the limo, be certain your skirt is all the way inside the vehicle before shutting the door.

If you will be traveling with your gown, make arrangements in advance to have a reputable bridal salon get the wrinkles out. Not everyone knows how to properly handle a wedding gown, and many fabrics should never be steamed.

Your gown will be most vulnerable at your reception. Many a gown has been decorated by a guest's red wine or a drip of salad dressing. As careful as you are, mishaps happen. In the event of a stain, try masking the spot with baking soda, cornstarch, baby powder or chalk (some of the items that should be in your wedding coordinators emergency kit). Never use white out, shoe polish or any other permanent treatment.

Always bustle your gown or lift your train as you walk around. If yours is a gown with a long skirt or train, ask your attendants to help you going up stairs, through doorways, or getting out of your vehicle. Even if your wedding venue appears pristine, that floor is not as clean you might think...your train will act like a great big dry mop that will slide around and "mop" the floor!

Be cautious, but have a fabulous wedding day!

Maria Brady, former dancer and choreographer, is the creative voice behind Choreographed Events.

Today, as a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, she stages weddings and parties the same way she approached theatrical productions - making sure that the bride and groom (stars) shine and live out their dreams, and she indulges the senses of the guests (the audience) making them go home wanting more. Learn more at http://www.choreographedevents.com

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Bridal Shower Decoration Ideas
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Anne-Marie_Killer]Anne-Marie Killer

Decorating for your friend or family member's bridal shower can be a fun event for you and the bridesmaids who are in the wedding. A few fun ideas to consider include:

• Themed bridal shower. For example, if your friend is a Mexican food fanatic, you may want to make the bridal shower reflect a Mexican theme. Buy inexpensive fiesta bowls and plates, streamers, maracas, sombreros, piñatas, and other décor to use both to serve food and to decorate the food table. You can also buy a "salsa" CD to set the mood for the shower as guests begin to arrive. Give the bride her own sombrero to wear that shows people she is definitely the bride!

• Traditional bridal shower. For a more traditional approach to the bridal shower, you can purchase plates, napkins, streamers, and balloons that match the colors of the bride's wedding. Ensure that the cake reflects the same theme-with accent colors that match the colors of the wedding. Lighting white candles or candles that are the same colors as the wedding will add a nice touch to the décor of the shower.

• Lovefest bridal shower. For a bridal shower that is more romantic, you may want to incorporate lace tablecloths, true silver, silverware, fine china, candles, and flowers (roses or those that match the bride's wedding are good). Put in a CD that has some of the older love songs playing to set the mood. You may want to have this type of shower in the early evening so that the candles reflect the romantic venue of the shower as the sun is setting.

• Couples bridal shower. Include the groom! This type of shower can be fun, and can help you incorporate some more "masculine" décor. For a couples' bridal shower, you might consider incorporating different pictures of the bride and groom (from the time they were babies on up to present day) scattered throughout the room. Have a "regal" place for them to sit, and give them each a crown or other head ornament to designate they are the "bride" and "groom". This type of shower can be less formal, and may include a BBQ or potluck supper to celebrate the upcoming wedding for the bride and groom.

Overall, decorating for the shower can be hard work, but your hard work will pay off when the bride walks in and sees all that you have done to make her day as special as possible.

Anne-Marie Killer is the webmaster of http://funprintables.info where she provides a huge selection of high quality printables for ALL ages & ALL occasions for FREE. You'll also find some GREAT party game ideas at [http://perfectpartygames.com]Perfect Party Games.

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Affordable Bridal Supplies You Can Be Proud Of

Getting married is an exciting time. When you think of getting married you generally don't think about all of the little things that will come together to make your wedding day everything that you hoped that it would be. There are a lot of little wedding supplies that you will need to buy or make and you may feel overwhelmed by all of the things that you need to think of. Thankfully, there are a lot of really simple things that you can do that will allow you to create the wedding of your dreams without spending too much money.

If you are worried about the cost of wedding centerpieces, you are not alone. If you look at professionally designed centerpieces you may find that they are just really expensive and not exactly what you are looking for. The great thing is that centerpieces don't have to be expensive and they don't have to be overdone or complicated. You can do something really simple and classy for your centerpieces such as a synthetic flower arrangement, a large candle, a floating candle in a small globe of water, a small candle on a mirror, or even just a potted plant. It's all about presentation and sometimes less really is more.

Other bridal supplies that you may need to consider that you hadn't thought about are bridesmaid's gifts. Many women aren't sure what to get for their bridesmaids when they are on a budget. You can make them each something, or you can simply give them each a framed picture of your bridal party. It is the little things that often mean the most, so consider something small and meaningful that won't cost a lot.

Remember to leave some room in the budget for bridal supplies such as your shoes, your undergarments, and a small gift for your new husband. These are little things that a lot of women just don't think about when they are planning and then they find themselves stressing when they are looking at their budget. These are things that you don't want to overlook, so be sure that you plan ahead for them so you can get the things that you really want for your big day.

Of course one thing that you don't want to forget about is bridal shower invitations. You can buy these and have them printed for you, or you can take a more budget friendly route and print them yourself. Today there are a lot of really great home use printers that will allow you to print invitations that look great and will save you money. If you have having a really low key event, just consider sending out email invitations or e-vite type invitations that will allow you to get the date out without actually spending a dime! You can send out very cute invitations that won't break the bank, you just have to think outside the box!

Caitlina Fuller is a freelance writer. There are a lot of little bridal supplies that you will need to buy or make and you may feel overwhelmed by all of the things that you need to think of. If you are worried about the cost of wedding centerpieces, you are not alone. If you look at professionally designed centerpieces you may find that they are just really expensive and not exactly what you are looking for.

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Saturday, January 31, 2009

5 Tips For Attending a Bridal Show

Congratulations on your engagement. Now the fun part starts. You get to plan your wedding day! Many brides and grooms will attend at least one bridal show to help them get ideas and meet wedding professionals face to face. These shows can offer a wealth of information. If this will be the first time you are attending a bridal show take a moment and read this article. You will be provided with 5 tips from a wedding professional on how to get the most out of attending a show. These tips will help you have a fun and stress free visit to the bridal show.

1. Stop at every booth! Many times brides and grooms will walk right past a booth without stopping. They either think the booth has nothing to offer them or they just do not understand what the booth is. The wedding industry is always evolving and vendors are coming up with new and unique ideas. You just never know what great idea you could have walked right by.

2. Bring a large bag with comfortable handles. You will be collecting a ton of information and handouts from all of the vendors. A large bag with handles that do not hurt your fingers will make your day much easier and more enjoyable.

3. Enter to win at every booth. Just about every booth at the bridal show will offer a chance to win a prize. This is another reason to take the time and stop at every booth. Make sure to fill out the chance to win form correctly with all the requested information. Someone has to win the prize and it could be you! Just imagine winning free center pieces or $500 off a DJ for your wedding day.

4. Print off sticker address labels. To save time and avoid a hand cramp print off sticker labels on your home computer before you come to the show. Find out how many vendors should be there and print off at least that many labels. These labels will be perfect for placing on the chance to win forms found at most booths. Common information to print on your labels are bride and groom's names, wedding date, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and reception location. Do make sure when using these labels on the chance to win forms that you check over the form to make sure you are providing all the information requested by the vendor.

5. Check for free or discount tickets to the bridal show. A lot of the bigger shows are now charging brides admission to the show to help cover costs. Most of these shows do offer some sort of discounted or free ticket. Check the show website or local newspapers for these tickets. If you still can't find any, try calling one of the participating vendors and see if they have any. Vendors will be happy to help. They want to make sure you come to the show.

Matthew Wood is owner of Naked Plates, LLC a paint your own pottery studio in Dover, NH. He has been part of the ceramic industry for more the ten years specializing in creating hand painted signature platters and plates for weddings, anniversaries, bridal, and baby showers. Matthew's complete line of signature platters and plates can be found on his website http://www.thesignatureplace.com. Information on Naked Plates can be found athttp://www.nakedplatespottery.com.
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