11 May Bridal Guide

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Few brides-to-be want to betagged as a bridezilla. How-ever, engaging in certain behav-iors just might earn them thatdubious distinction.

It is believed the term bri-dezilla was coined in a Bos-ton Globe article in June 1995.Since then, it has been widelyused for an overbearing bridewho is difficult and often a per-fectionist.

A woman who is obsessedabout every detail of the wed-ding might turn into a bridez-illa. There are several traits thatmany bridezillas have in com-mon. If a bride-to-be sees herown behaviors on this list, shemay want to make some chang-es quickly or risk alienatingfriends and family members.

* Talking about the weddingnonstop. Getting married is ex-citing and stressful at the sametime. It is good for brides tohave enthusiasm about the bigday, but speaking incessantlyover every little detail, especial-ly when the conversation oftenveers to complaints about ven-dors and other arrangements,can be off-putting to people. Re-member, the world is still turn-ing outside of a brides weddingrealm.

* Extreme dieting. Its under-standable when a bride wants tolook her best on her weddingday, and this can create a desireto shed a few pounds. However,if dieting becomes extreme, in-cluding dramatic calorie control,binging or purging, it can be un-healthy and dangerous. Puttingappearances before well-beingmay constitute bridezilla behav-ior.

* Failing to spend time with afiance. When wedding planningand meetings take precedenceover spending time with your fi-ance, it can set a poor course forthe future marriage and strainthe current relationship.

* A me-first attitude. Itsunproductive for a bride-to-be tothink that her family, bridemaidsand others involved in the wed-ding will drop everything forthe sake of the event. Althoughit is expected that a bridal party

will partake in some tasks and

responsibilities, they are not theproperty or employees of thebride. Also, diva behavior andmeltdowns -- where all the at-tention is directed toward the

bride-to-be -- is not beneficialas well.* Going well over budget. At

its core, a wedding is the unionbetween two people who pledgeto spend the rest of their lives to-gether. While many people wantto have the perfect wedding, fix-ating on every detail and spend-ing excessively to achieve whatis perceived as perfection isbridezilla behavior. Entering amarriage already in debt can puta strain on newlywed bliss.

* Fighting with friends andfamily. Oftentimes brides- andgrooms-to-be mask apprehen-sion about starting a new chapterin their lives by getting into dis-agreements with others. Bridesmay bicker with their momsover seating arrangements andhairstyles, but they might justbe glossing over their evolv-ing mother-child relationship.Fighting just to fight and drawattention to oneself is bridezillabehavior.

* Expecting preferentialtreatment. Many bridezillas arerude to wedding vendors andthink that they deserve some-thing extra. Individuals shouldremember that florists, dressshops, musicians, and photog-raphers work very hard in theirlines of work and often withcouples who are emotional andfeeling the stress of spendinglarge amounts of money. Add-ing even more animosity to thesituation could result in less-than-stellar results on the bigday.

Brides- and grooms-to-behope and pray their weddingday will go off without ahitch. After a year or more of planning and writing checksfor so many things, couples

hope that it all comes to-gether in the end. For mostit does. Others may need alittle help keeping things ontrack.

Although the idea is tohope for the best, being pre-pared for a few obstaclesalong the way can ensure theday goes smoothly. Manycouples find it wise to packan emergency kit, stockedwith items to make repairsor handle tie ups with ease.

Brides and grooms canuse this checklist to compilea wedding day kit that meetstheir needs and customizewith any speciality items. needle and thread in white,black and the color of bridesmaid gowns extra pairs of pantyhose pain reliever pills

antacid quick-clean detergentstick bandages powder deodorant

double-sided tape black buttons sanitary pads mints/gum makeup for touch-ups extra cash slippers or a change of shoes umbrellas hairspray hair pins names and phone numbersof all wedding vendors static cling spray hair dryer contact lens solution/eyedrops nail file nail clipper straws (to sip drinks with-out ruining lipstick) safety pins black socks earring backs

Pack an emergency wedding day kitCommon signs you mightbe a bridezilla


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Almost as long as there have

been bridal gowns, white or ivoryhave been the colors of choicefor first-time brides. These lighthues represent the purity and in-nocence of the bride. Although afew brides-to-be choose to fore-go wedding white for somethinga bit more flashy -- like pink oryellow gowns -- a popular trendtoday is to wear gowns with ac-cents of black or other deep col-ors to add dimension to the whitecanvas.

Considering the groom and

groomsmen will be dressed inblack tuxedos, black accentson a wedding gown have beengrowing in popularity and add aformal, regal look to a wedding.Darker color embellishments canadd drama to a gown. Anotheradvantage is they can call outpattern or adornments not easilyseen on a white-on-white gown.Furthermore, deep colors againstthe white backdrop of the gownshow well in photography, partic-ularly the black-and-white jour-nalistic style that is very trendy

as well.

Women shopping for bridalgowns who are considering col-ored accents should be carefulthat these embellishments aresubtle and do not overwhelm thegown -- or the person who willbe wearing it! Popular enhance-ments include appliques on thebodice or the train of the gown.Another idea is to select a whitegown and then tie a black bow orsash around the waist or put a laceshrug over bare shoulders. Black-and-white lace gloves are also an

option for those who want to add just a little splash of dimension.The same concept can be ap-

plied to any accent color. Bur-gundy or plum colors also workwell to add the contrast of darkagainst light and arent as ex-treme as black. Some brides canalso opt for a paler, more pastelshade to serve as an accompani-ment to the white gown. Manytimes the accent colors chosenare replicated in the hue of thebridesmaids gowns, so the entirewedding party looks cohesive.

Colorful accents chic for thisyears bridal gowns

Consider black stitching in the appliques of a gown forsome drama. Many gowns come with colorful accents or theycan be added later by a talented seamstress.


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Remarriage rates continueto increase, and many vendorsare now catering specificallyto couples entering second

marriages. A bride gettingmarried for the second or thirdtime has just as many attireoptions as she did for her firstwedding.

Research indicates thatmore than half of all marriag-es end in divorce. The silverlining to that cloud is that 54percent of divorced women re-marry within 5 years, accord-ing to the National Center forHealth Statistics. Furthermore,75 percent of divorced women

remarry within 10 years. Thesestatistics show that the needfor bridal gowns for womenentering a new marriage re-mains strong.

When choosing a gownfor a second wedding, brides-to-be can use their discretion.Gone is the stigma of wearingwhite. However, brides stillmay want to choose an alterna-

tive color to bright white to bemore complementary to theirskin tones. Off-white, pale yel-low and pale pink can be flat-

tering shades. If second bridesdo choose to wear white, theymay want to avoid a flat whitecolor. Instead, they can optto wear a shimmery shade of white and a gown with a littlemore pizzazz.

The gown -- just as withfirst-time weddings -- shouldbe as formal or as casual as thewedding itself. At afternoonweddings it may be acceptableto wear a tea-length gown oreven a cocktail dress. Enhance

beachside or casual affairs withless elaborate gowns. Formalsecond weddings should stillfeature a gown that is formalin nature.

A more mature bride mayfeel more comfortable wearinga well-tailored pantsuit ratherthan a gown. Again, the choiceis up to the bride regardingwhat she wants to wear.

Wardrobe Options forSecond-Time Brides All eyes are typically on thebride during a wedding. But

that doesnt mean the groomshould be a shrinking violet.While the bridal gown maygarner the oohs and aahs,

what the groom wears on hiswedding day is quite importantas well.

In many ceremonies, thegroom spends several minutesstanding beside the alter await-ing his bride-to-be. Before thefirst notes of Here Comesthe Bride are played, all eyeswill be on him as he anxiouslyawaits the start of the ceremony.As such, it is essential that thegroom look well polished andis dressed in accordance to the

tone and scope of the wedding.Because most weddingsare formal occasions, groomsoften choose to wear a tuxedoor high-end suit. A well-fittedtuxedo combined with a formalshirt, tie and vest is the clas-sic wedding ensemble. Gener-ally the tuxedo jacket is single-breasted with three buttons andsatin trim. This style is univer-

sally flattering to most mensframes.

Accessorizing the tux-edo can mean different things.Some choose to wear a vestwhile others opt for a cummer-bund. Others add suspenders.These accessories, includingthe tie or bow tie and the vest,can be all black like the tuxedoor can be coordinated with thecolors of the wedding party. Forexample, if the bridesmaids arewearing butter yellow gowns,the groomsmen can wear yel-low accessories. However, toset themselves apart from thegroomsmen and ushers, groomstend to go with the classic blackand white and forego colors. Onsome occasions, grooms maychoose to wear a white tuxedo.

Grooming Tips: Finding the RightWedding Wardrobe for Your Groom

Not every bride-to-be has

visions of walking down theaisle to Wagners BridalChorus. Some prefer othersongs that are romantic ordramatic. There may be a par-ticular song dear to a bridesheart or one she just fell inlove with.

For those looking forsomething that more accu-rately reflects the tone of in-dividual weddings, here aresome selections, courtesy of The Knot, that can make thewedding even more special.

Traditional1. Air (Handel)2. Canon in D (Pachel-

bel)3. Procession of Joy

(Hopson)4. Te Deum (Charpen-

tier)5. Wedding March (Mo-

zart)6. Canzon V (Gabrieli)7. Romeo & Juliet Love

Theme (Tchaikovsky)8. Winter (Vivaldi)

Contemporary

1. Sunrise, Sunset(Hamick & Bock)2. The Look of Love

(Burt Bacharach)3. The Vow (Lubbock)4. Wedding Processional

(Rodgers & Hammerstein)Here are some other con-

temporary songs that can beused with lyrics or in instru-mental versions as weddingprocessionals or first dances.

1. Take Me As I Am(Love Theme from Jekyll &Hyde)

2. Marry Me (Train)3. Just the Way You Are

(Bruno Mars)4. Thats All I Ask of

You (Love Theme fromPhantom of the Opera)

5. The Wind Beneath MyWings (Bette Midler)

6. Con Te Partiro (An-drea Bocelli)

7. My Heart Will GoOn (Love Theme from Ti-tanic)

8. You Raise Me Up(Josh Groban)

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What bride doesnt want to beheads above the rest in terms of herwedding day do? The trouble is,many brides-to-be dont take ad-equate steps to ensure their weddingday tresses will be up to par, includ-ing doing a practice run and beingconfident with their stylists.

While your hair may look picture-perfect in your mind, getting throughthe wedding day with hair intacttakes some time and effort --and theplanning process doesnt start a weekbefore the wedding, either.

1. -- Start EarlyOnce you know your wedding

date and have the venues booked,start shopping around for a stylist thatyoull stick with through your wed-ding day. You want to make sure thisperson is in consistent charge of yourlook, tailoring haircuts and coloringappointments toward the end goal.

2. -- Set a ScheduleCertain hair tasks should occur at

specific times. For example, your fi-nal color should be done at least twoweeks before the wedding to allowfor color blending. A final trim shouldbe around the same time also so thatyour hair hasnt just been snipped.Youll want haircuts at regular in-tervals, even if youre growing your

hair out for the wedding to make sureit looks healthy.

3. -- Do Your ResearchBrowse through magazines and

make a look book of styles you like.Discuss with your stylist if they willcomplement your facial structure,style, hair type, and wedding gown.Talk about the venue and what willbe expected of your hair. If youll beon the beach with blowing wind, atight up-do might not be practical.

4. -- Have a Hair RehearsalSchedule a rehearsal of your

wedding day hairdo with your styl-ist after you come up with a lookthats agreed upon. Not only will thishelp your stylist get his or her tech-nique down pat, itll enable the bothof you to fine tune what works andwhat doesnt. You can also get a feelfor your hair so there wont be anysurprises once you are ready to walkdown the aisle. Make sure to bringyour veil with you and make-up yourface so youll get an accurate viewof what will be the finished product.Take pictures from all angles to en-sure that youre happy with the lookfrom every direction. Remember,youll be photographed coming andgoing, in action and at rest during thewedding.

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When a couple envisions theirideal wedding day, rain rarelycomes into the picture. Unless acouple likes things soggy, chanc-es are rain on the big day will bea bit of a disappointment.

While theres no way couplescan keep it from raining on theirwedding days, there are waysto prevent rain from ruining theceremony and the ensuing fes-tivities.

* Have a contingency plan inplace well in advance. Weatheris unpredictable, but coupleswho choose an outdoor weddingshould begin making a contin-gency plan well in advance of the wedding. This doesnt meancouples need to plan two wed-dings, they just need to discusswith vendors what the plan of action is going to be should rainarrive. When booking a venue,discuss with the venue managerwhat the venue can do if it rains.Many venues will set up a tentand have an umbrella station forarriving guests. When gettingmarried outdoors, choose a ven-ue thats both idyllic and capableof handling a wet wedding.

Its best to also have a contin-gency photography plan in placeas well. When choosing a pho-tographer, ask about his or herhistory with rainy weddings. Findout if the photographer has an in-door studio where portraits canbe taken if the conditions outsideare not ideal. Or, maybe he orshe is familiar with the receptionsite and knows a few areas thatwould make good backdrops.

* Get dressed at the venue.

Brides understandably fear theirwedding dress wont survive asoggy ceremony. To reduce thegowns exposure to rain, bridesshould consider getting dressedat the venue. This means theywill only have to wear the dressoutside during the actual cere-mony. Wrap the gown and otheraccessories including shoes, inplastic to keep them safe fromrain and mud. If the wedding isslated for later in the day, call thevenue and determine how earlythe wedding parties can arriveand how much space will be pro-vided for the party to get dressed.This wont be too big an issuefor the groom and his grooms-men, but the bride and her bridalparty will likely want to get thereseveral hours in advance of theceremony.

* Wear waterproof makeup.Brides-to-be should wear water-proof makeup. In addition, bringa collection of items, includinghairspray and extra makeup, thatcan help combat the elements.

* Prepare the ushers. Usherswill need to be extra diligent dur-ing a rainy ceremony. Instruct the

ushers before guests begin to ar-rive that their roles have taken ongreater importance thanks to theweather. Ushers should keep aneye out and an umbrella open forarriving guests, escorting gueststo their seats under a cloak of dryness. Once the happy couplehas said their I dos and all theguests have managed to stay dry,the bride and groom should offersome special thanks to the usherswho helped keep everyone dry.

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When asked to play a role inthe wedding of a friend or fam-ily member, most people arehonored and willing to do what-ever it takes. That willingness tobe helpful is often a blessing, aswedding party participants eachhave their own unique responsi-bilities.

Maid of Honor & Best ManThe maid of honor and best

man are counterparts in thewedding. The bride and groomsright hand woman and man, re-spectively, the maid of honorand best man are often siblingsor very close friends of the brideor groom. Though their respon-sibilities are similar, the maid of honor and best man dont havecompletely identical roles.

The maid of honor mighthave the most responsibilities

of anyone aside from the brideand groom. The maid of honorwill help the bride shop for herdress and must also plan thebridal shower and the bachelor-ette party. The maid of honorsduties also extend to the wed-ding day itself, when she willbe expected to help the bride get

dressed and toast the new brideat the reception that night.

The best mans role includesorganizing the bachelor partyand toasting the groom at the re-ception. The best man also playsa logistical role, organizing thenewlyweds transportation tothe airport the morning afterthe wedding as well as organiz-ing the groomsmens gift to thecouple.Bridesmaids & Groomsmen

The role of the bridesmaidsand groomsmen are similar.Bridesmaids and groomsmenare often the siblings or closefriends of the bride and groom,and they accompany each otherdown the aisle during the wed-ding procession. Typically, therole of bridesmaid and grooms-men is to offer any assistance

in making the ceremony gosmoothly. Groomsmen may actas ushers, while bridesmaidsmight help address weddinginvitations and choose vendorsfor the ceremony and reception.How involved the bridesmaidsand groomsmen become is oftencontingent on how close they

live to the bride and groom andhow much help is needed theday of the ceremony.

Flower Girl & Ring BearerThe flower girl and the ring

bearer are typically very youngmembers of the family, such asvery young siblings or a niece ornephew of the bride or groom.The flower girl will carry a bas-ket of flowers during the wed-ding procession, often tossingflower petals on the ground tosignify the brides entrance. Thering bearer is a boy and carries apillow with the rings sewn on itduring the wedding procession.

ParentsThe bride and grooms par-

ents play the role of hosts. Thetradition of the brides parentspaying for the wedding entirelyby themselves has largely fallen

by the wayside thanks to theescalating costs of throwing awedding. However, if the bridesparents are footing the bill, thenthey will typically act as hostsof the wedding. In that instance,the grooms parents will host therehearsal dinner the night beforethe wedding.

Responsibilities vary for wedding party participants

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Her luxury brand designs playupon the inner confidence andindividuality of women every-where.

Bowen began designingat a very young age. She ex-perimented with rich colors,textures and draping and sup-ported by her designer mother.Her designs possess simplicityin silhouette with an exquisitestructure and are often adornedwith semi-precious and pre-cious stones.

Although she is renown forstylized evening wear, Bowenhas since brought her distin-guished, red carpet design phi-losophy to the bridal market.Architecture fused with simple,fresh and non-traditional, thegowns stay true to the AnneBowen aesthetic.

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