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Wedding advice from a mother's perspective:
Choose your wedding dress and veil style with care

Choose wedding dress and veil style with care:
Choose the wedding dress wisely. Simple classic lines will always look elegant and will not date. Those
enormous leg of mutton sleeves and over the top embellishments looked great at the time and we thought
that we looked so cool but now that fashion curve looks almost comical.

If you must have that dreamy long sleeved heavy creation then choose a winter wedding or venues with
excellent air conditioning. If your weight is prone to change with the seasons, time of month, or your state
of mind then consider one of the excellent dresses with the corset style back. Our younger daughter Alex’s
weight the year before the wedding was erratically variable and by choosing this design she avoided at
least two drastic dress alterations. Also, if your dress has a train, consider adding a bustle to the dress. It
makes it so much easier after the ceremony to manage if the cascades of fabric can be neatly arranged
and hooked up onto the back.

Compare prices on your dress. If funds are low shop around. Maybe consider a gently used wedding dress
which has been professionally cleaned. Brides usually only wear them a matter of a few hours and it is
generally impossible to tell that it is not brand new. Or it is possible to buy the latest designer styles at a
lower cost. They may not be top shelf fabric but it is possible to buy a beautiful dress in your preferred
style within your budget. You can also contact a designer direct and ask if they will be having an end of
season or sample sale.

Hair and Veil: Contrary to popular belief there is not an unwritten law making it compulsory to wear your
hair in an updo on your wedding day so if you feel more comfortable leave your hair down. Months prior to
your wedding get into a routine of massaging your scalp and conditioning your hair so that it has a healthy
shine by the big day. If you are looking for a really fine updo look at the celebrities at the Oscars and
Grammy award ceremonies. A simple unstructured hairstyle such as a chignon looks great. Discuss your
preferred style with your hairdresser. Once you have decided on one check how you will actually wear
your veil with this style. Take it with you on your trial run and ascertain that everything ‘sits’ comfortably
and attractively. Regarding your veil shorter veils are easier to manage but if you have set your heart on a
long one either remove it at the reception, exchange it for a shorter one or choose a style where the lower
half can be removed. One or two tiers is more elegant and certainly looks more attractive that a thick white
mesh swathing around your face.

At the last minute Alex required a larger comb to offset the weight of the veil and it was sewn in on the
wrong side. No-one had noticed this till the last second. So have at least one complete dress rehearsal
with the dress, underwear, hair, veil, shoes, jewelry and makeup. Do not take anything for granted your
new bra may catch like crazy or the support may not be good enough for a really sleek profile. So...
Check, check and double check.

Tiaras: These are not as fashionable as they were and the trend, if you wish to wear one, is more towards
a simple uncluttered design. Think more young princess than overdressed queen.

Shoes:
You can suffer a tight corset and heavy weight wedding dress but please do not compromise with your
feet: wear comfortable shoes. This does not mean trainers or your old gym shoes but consider smaller
heals with a good sole base for stability and comfort. Check out the new cool in-soles. If you have
purchased those beautiful, hand embroidered silk, high heeled masterpieces then wear them around the
house. Break them in well in advance of the wedding day. Then, when you are posing for your photos,
instead of dwelling on the pain in your feet you can concentrate on smiling for the camera.

Makeup, nails etc:
There are some absolutely great shades available but do not experiment on your wedding day. Neutral
shades, pale pinks and peaches look classically beautiful. Splashes of deep red lipstick and bright blue
eye shadow should be avoided they do not look smart or sophisticated. An Andy Warhol palate is fine on a
hen night but a bride in white or ivory looks so much prettier with soft muted colors.

The same advice relates to nails. Avoid the bright hard colors. A pedicure and manicure in matching
natural, soft pink or peach is definitely the most suitable. If you want to dress up your nails think about
adding a couple of Swarovski crystals.

Body: Months before your wedding start to look after your body. Treat yourself to a spa treatment. De-
foliate and pamper yourself regularly with a really good body cream or lotion. Take extra care around
heals, elbows and decolatage. Exercise and eat healthy veggies and fruit. Nothing is nicer than a beautiful
healthy glow. Fake tans are not necessary and orange and brown skin does nothing to enhance your
wedding 'look'. If you wish to even out skin tone then why not try a lightly tinted body cream moisturizer.
Book a facial at least the week before your wedding to allow your skin to settle down from the less than
attractive red blotch look.

Tattoos: Many brides decide to cover up a tattoo on their wedding day and there are some great products
out there but several make-up artists recommend that you do not cover these as most types of concealers
will, over the course of the day, rub off leaving you with smudges which could ruin your dress or veil.
Experiment to see what works for you.

Purse: Ask a relative or friend to keep your small purse handy with immediate necessities, deodorant,
tissues, lipstick, lip balm, makeup, money, mirror,comb etc. perfume or cologne, sanitary products, Breath
mints/spray,

Emergency pack: Ask a trusted family member to make up an emergency pack and to keep it handy.
Include safety pins, small scissors, clear/skin tone bandages / plasters, needle and thread, tweazers,
bottle of water, mints, baby wipes, spare tights / stockings, chalk for any scuff marks on dress, hem tape,
hair pins, headache tablets, diarrhea tablets/mixture, antiseptic etc., hairspray, ear ring backs, nail file,
tissues, matches or lighter and change of shoes. Also give some thought to items which are personal to
you and your groom. Cover any potential problems with allergies don't forget your antihistamine, inhaler or
Epinephrine etc. If you wear eye contacts or glasses make sure that you have spares available, cleaning
pads, eye contact cleaning solution etc.    

Bridesmaids dresses:
The trend recently has been toward the bridesmaids wearing different dresses but with a unifying link:
same style but different colors or same material and varying lengths. This is a great idea as no individual
is a mirror image of their counterpart. However you may have already decided on the one ideal dress for
your bridesmaids but if you want everyone to be happy you must include their preferences and you will be
surprised how important it is to get this right. On paper the designs look great. You have decided on a
color and fabric. But unfortunately this is only a small part of it. There are several questions which you
need answers to if you want a stress free wedding. It is the bride’s special day but the bridesmaids too are
on display and they need to feel happy and comfortable and they are spending their own money for this
dress it would be nice if it could be enjoyed for more than just the one occasion. This means that if their
dress has a plunging neckline, that it is short exposing large feet or skinny legs, that the fabric is too figure
hugging or too fussy and frilly that your bridesmaids may feel awkward and uncomfortable. Of course you
cannot please all of the people all of the time but with a little consideration you may be able to avoid some
major personal hang-ups.

Flower girl
Do not leave it until the rehearsal to go through the roles of the flower girl and ring bearer / page boy.  Ask
their parents to discuss the wedding with them and rehearse regularly before the big day. They are
already going to be nervous when they arrive at the ceremony but if they are well rehearsed then they
may manage to get through on automatic pilot. However there is a very good chance that your carefully
chosen darlings will not perform as planned especially if they are under five years of age. The very best
way to deal with this is to accept it and enjoy the fact that this is part of the fabric of your wedding and any
little surprises, will in retrospect, make those special
memories.

Gifts for the wedding party: Give some dedicated consideration towards your personal gifts. Show that you
appreciate their time and support by giving a gift that you know they will be happy to receive. It does not
have to be a traditional gift but please make it something special. A personalised gift is a great choice, an
inscription on a lovely piece of jewelry for your bridesmaids, or their name and date of wedding
embroidered on beautiful lace hankies or a wonderful quality monogrammed bath robe.

For your flower girl jewelry is always acceptable: a silver bracelet or locket or a jewelry box. Again a
monogrammed gift is a lovely keepsake and shows that you gave extra thought and consideration to her
gift.

Parents: When it comes to your parents it is of course especially important to think of a thoughtful gift an
engraved silver photo frame, crystal decanter or clock would be lovely but also, more than anything else,
to let them know how much you love them and appreciate them. Take time to sit down before your wedding
and write a letter. Share your thoughts and special memories with them. They will know that during this
very hectic period they held a special place in your heart and, although you were very busy, that it was of
paramount importance to afford the time to verbalise your love and appreciation. They will treasure this
forever and prize it above any material gift.