Wedding Day Bridal Tips
Finding the right veil
The veil is one of the oldest wedding traditions. In ancient times, people believed that it would protect the bride from jealous, evil spirits—or more practically, from the tribe’s enemies, who may steal her on the day of the ceremony. (Incidentally, that was also the purpose of bridesmaids: to confuse any would-be attackers since they could not readily identify which one she was.) It was also considered a sign of modesty, at times when women were not meant to blatantly display their beauty—and even then, people believed that brides were the most beautiful women of all.
Today, brides wear veils to complete the “wedding look”, and choosing one involves both personal preference and a consideration of the type of wedding dress you will be wearing.
If you have a very ornate gown—with very intricate beading, ruffles, or embroidery—keep your veils simple. You don’t want the two to compete for attention, plus you could ruin the sophistication and elegance of your dress and just end up looking tackily overdone. If you want, you can add just a simple trim (like a line of pearls or lace at the edges). Conversely, if you have a very classic and simple dress, where the drama is mostly in the cut rather than any ornamental details, pull out all the stops when it comes to the veil, and construct it in such a way that you can wear it for the whole ceremony and reception without it getting in the way.
You don’t want your veil to hide any important details in your dress. For example, if the focal point of your gown is your bodice or back (such as a fully embroidered ribbon, or antique mother of pearl buttons) don’t wear a full length veil.
Antique veils are coming back into fashion, not only because of the renewed interest in “vintage” clothing, but because it is considered good luck to borrow the veil of a very happily married woman. If you were able to get an antique veil, resist the temptation to “fix” the color by dying it to match your gown. You could ruin the material, and it really isn’t necessary to do that. Even if it’s another color (such as a subtly darker or creamier shade of white) the difference won’t really be apparent because of the sheerness of the fabric.
Another thing you have to think about when choosing a veil is the length of the aisle. A long, dramatic veil works best in cathedrals or other ceremony venue where you will really be able to make a suitably dramatic entrance. Otherwise, the veil will just bunch up. Convenience is, of course, another consideration. You don’t want to wear a veil so cumbersome that talking or moving will be cumbersome, especially as you will be socializing with the guests during the reception. If possible, look for a veil that allows you to easily remove part of it after the ceremony. Your maid of honor should be able to help you with this, and you may need to “practice” it before the Big Day. However, don’t try on both the gown and the veil at the same time during your fittings. It is considered bad luck.
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Wedding check list and Tips
Your wedding day will likely be filled with a wide variety of emotions. As the bride, you will feel a great deal of excitement, intense happiness, and joy above anything you have ever felt before in your life. However, at the same time you will feel a good deal of stress and anxiety over the many details that must be attended to. Here are some tips to help relieve that stress and anxiety, leaving you to only experience the excitement, happiness, and joy of the day.
Don't Forget
It is far to easy to forget things in the excitement and intensity of the day. Therefore, the night before, be sure that your wedding gown is prepared and ready for the next day. Have your gown set up and ready to put on when the time is right, don't forget to ensure that your headpiece and veil are ready, as well as jewelry, gloves, shoes, garter, and your undergarments such as hosiery, slip, panties, and bra. Having everything ready the night before your big day will be sure that you're not running around looking for everything at the last moment.
Wedding Party Beautiful
If you intend to put your own makeup on, then you should be sure that you have everything you need. Don't forget your
• Lipstick
• Lip Pencils
• Blush
• Eye Shadow
• Eye Liner
• Powder
• Foundation
• Mirrors
• Bobby Pins
• Hairspray
• Brush
• Comb
• Curlers
• Curling Iron
• Nail File
• Nail Polish
Prepared For Anything
Nothing is worse than an unwanted mishap on your wedding day; therefore, you want to be sure that you have a few extras just in case. Be sure you have a hanky, extra safety pins, needle, and thread for clothing accidents, and extra hose, just in case.
Ready to Go
If you are leaving for your honeymoon directly from the reception, you will want to be sure that you have your suitcase packed and stored in the car, as well as your outfit, undergarments, shoes, and any accessories to go with the outfit.
Making sure you have everything is essential to ensuring that your wedding day runs as smoothly as absolutely possible.
Lovethebride.com is a great place to find some of the items that you need on your big day!
Written by: Yolanda Nash
