Wedding Hints & Helpers:
Attire
For comfort, some newlyweds
may wish to consider alternative
footwear. For the Bride and her
attendants, attractive white
wedding sneakers decorated with
white beads, sequins, ribbons,
or simply white eyelets are
popular alternatives. For men,
formal looking black walking
shoes (New Balance makes these
type of shoes) can be purchased
at most shoe stores.
1. Bridal Gowns
When selecting a Bridal
gown, Brides should remember
that the back of the dress will
receive a lot of attention. A
Bride will be facing away from
her guests more than half of the
time at the wedding ceremony,
and half of the time at the
reception.
At very formal weddings, the Bride's gown may be in a stately white, ivory, or pastel tint. Her veil is usually long or full, and may double as the train. Long gloves are sometimes worn with a short sleeve dress. An elaborate bouquet, simple jewelry, and pale hosiery are also popular.
For semi-formal weddings, the Bride may choose a long stately dress of white, ivory or delicate pastel tints. The headdress is often finger tip length, and the accessories are similar to those worn in a very formal wedding.
At informal weddings, a floor length or current fashionable length of white or delicate tints in simple trainless style is sometimes chosen. The veil is usually short to elbow length. A simple bouquet is often selected.
For very informal weddings, the Bride may wear a suit or street dress. A bridal hat or short veil may be used, with a simple corsage, white shoes, and gloves.
2. Bridesmaid Dresses
For very formal weddings, gowns worn by Bridesmaids are often floor length, with short or long sleeves, elaborate fabrics, cap or hat headdress, gloves, floral bouquets, and shoes to match.
At semi-formal weddings, dresses are usually not quite as long as those seen at very formal weddings. Fabrics may not be as elaborate. The headdress and accessories are the same as those seen at formal weddings.
For informal weddings, dresses are often street length if the Bride wears floor length. They may also be the same length as the Bride's dress. A hat or small headpiece with or without a short veil to match the Bride may also be included. Small Bridesmaid bouquets are quite popular.
At very informal weddings, Bridesmaids often wear suits or dresses similar to the Brides. A hat may be worn, and a corsage (instead of a bouquet) may be used.
3.
Maternal Fashions
Weddings are sometimes just
as exciting for the Mothers of
the Bride and Groom as they are
for the newlyweds themselves!
At very formal weddings, Mothers often wear floor length evening or dinner dresses in harmonizing colors. A small hat or veil matching or contrasting the dress may be worn. Gloves, a small handbag, and a corsage may complete the ensemble.
For semi-formal weddings, Mothers may choose a slightly shorter length dinner dress.
At informal weddings, Mothers sometimes wear an elaborate street length dress with appropriate accessories.
For very informal weddings,
Mom may wear a street length
dress or suit similar to the
attendants with a head covering
and corsage.
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