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January 2017 2 — Bridal Tab Star Beacon, Wednesday, January, 18, 2017 Local trends more adventurous, casual

BY DAVE DELUCA wedding of 150 historical area.” dings are more creative [email protected] to 250, as opposed to Rebecca Distler, own- lately.” the old days of 400 to er of Styling on Broad- Rosemary Timone- ocal planners 500 people,” he said. way in Geneva, said re, bridal consultant say wedding “I’ve noticed people hair styles and wedding at Elegante Wedding arrangements have become more cre- styles for everything Stationery in Ashtabula, Lare becoming ative with the outdoor else have become in- said people appear to more adventurous and settings. As far as the creasingly less struc- be interested in custom creative, with an heavy food goes, there seems tured. items. She said she has emphasis on customi- to be more desire for “Things seem to be been creating wedding zation. gluten free and vegetar- more free lavored stationery for decades In Ashtabula Coun- ian fare.” and softer,” she said. now. ty, more people will He said many wed- “There’s less regular- “People are now more be having their wed- dings are now turning ity in structure and into custom colors and dings in historical or away from elaborate more adventurousness signature fonts for outdoorsy places and menus and opting for in looks. We’ve been invitations,” she said. experimenting with hearty, but well made, seeing a lot of destina- “Pocket invitations are arrangements. old-fashioned cuisine. tion parties, which are also growing in popu- Phil Garcia, owner Dave DeGeorge, of WARREN DILLAWAY | STAR BEACON more adventurous, too. larity. The invitations, of Phil’s Catering in Lakeway Restaurant Phil Garcia is one of the catering businesses that han- It’s fun for them to go RSVPs, reception cards Ashtabula, said today’s and catering services in dles wedding needs in Ashtabula County. to these because it’s a and enclosure cards are seem to be Ashtabula, agreed with different experience. In all preassembled and smaller, more intimate Garcia’s assessment. ten free or other special to be more traditional everything in wedding placed in a ‘pocket’ invi- affairs. “There seems to be dietary menu items,” he and less elaborate. It all planning recently we tation. Matching colors, “I’ve noticed more more requests for glu- said. “The food seems has a more casual lair. see less preconceived designs, ribbons and As far as the ixings go, ideas and more easy other embellishments many people would just going or free-spirited are placed inside the as soon save money by things.” pocket. It’s deinitely a $ $ Wedding Packages 35 to 55 per person using paper plates rath- Lisa Richmond trend this year.” Package A Includes er than have elaborate of Strike-A-Pose in She said just as wed- table settings.” Ashtabula said her com- ding invitations and • Your choice of round or rectangle tables • White or Black Linen Table covers for all tables Bernie Muto, owner pany supplies trans- stationery have changed • White or Black Chair Covers of Bernie’s Designs in portation like trolleys over the years, so has • White or Black Bands Ashtabula, does wed- and limousines and the communication lev- (many other colors are available at extra charge) ding counseling and old-fashioned photo el with clients. She said • 8x12 Pipe and Drape Backdrop • Ceiling treatment decorating. booth photos as email and electronic • White or Black Table Skirting for all specialty talbes “We do a host of wed- favors, as well as other communication are the ding-related things,” wedding amenities. new wave of wedding Standard Menu which includes: she said. “As far as “The photo booth planning. Penne Pasta with Homemade Tomato Sauce sites for weddings and strip is still popular as “People love custom- Choose 3 Meats: Tossed Salad, Rolls and receptions, people seem a party favor,” she said. ized stationery so much Homemade Meatballs, Marinated Roasted Butter, Coffee, Paper Products Chicken, Sausage and Peppers, Ham, Roast Beef to be looking for quaint, “In fact, it’s become more now, and we stay large outdoor areas more popular than oth- right there with them Choose 1 Potato: Choose 1 Vegetable: Red Skin Potatoes, Au gratin Potatoes, Green Bean Almandine, Italian Medley, like barns and gaze- er favors. Another trend to make sure it’s right,” Scalloped Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Spears bos. Vineyards have is to have the wedding she said. “I feel the Bar Includes: (4 hour open bar) Drat beer; Liquors: Sky Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Jim Beam Bourbon, J&B Scotch, 7 become a popular site and reception party all most important trend Crown, Black Velvet, Bacardi Rum & Peach Schnapps, Wine White & Red. Soda and juices to mix. for weddings lately. It in one place and then in weddings right now seems sometimes they use the limousine or is allowing the client Saybrook Banquet Centre don’t even mind if the trolley for entertain- to have a very person- 3116 NORTH BEND ROAD weather is bad. They ment by taking guests alized touch. We love ASHTABULA, OHIO just want to make a to unusual locations to supply these cus- 440.998.3525 • www.saybrookbanquetcentre.com statement with a rustic for a photo shoot. tomized, personalized building or rural or We’ve noticed wed- touches for them.” Star Beacon, Wednesday, January, 18, 2017 Bridal Tab — 3 How guests can cut costs and still attend loved ones’ weddings

Couples and/or their friends or family mem- families can expect to bers to be in their bridal spend tens of thou- parties, guests should sands of dollars on not feel compelled to their weddings before accept that invitation if saying “I do,” making they cannot afford it. weddings one of the If money is tight, largest expenses for a explain the situation to couple apart from buy- the bride and groom, ing a house or new car. who might even offer to But brides- and help cover some of the grooms-to-be are not costs of the wedding. the only ones who may Even if couples cannot have to invest quite a afford that gesture, great deal on wedding they will understand days. Guests, including if friends or family bridal party members, members cannot cover may also be responsi- the additional costs ble to pay a substantial associated with being in sum. According to the a bridal party. 2016 American Express • Split expenses. Spending & Saving Another way for guests Tracker, Americans ex- to save money is to pected to spend an av- The costs of attending a wedding are growing. But savvy guests can save money in various ways. split certain expenses erage of $703 per each with fellow guests. wedding they attended arrange for discounted alternatives in a single the best light deals stressful to book lights Single guests can share in 2016. hotel rooms for their search. Guests who are can be found as late as as early as possible. hotel rooms with fellow Few people are willing out-of-town wedding especially patient can six weeks before the Doing so allows guests guests attending solo, to miss the wedding guests. But guests use the Hotel Tonight desired departure date. to ind lights at the and even couples can of a beloved family might be able to save app, which allows users But there’s no guaran- times they most prefer join up with other cou- member or friend, even more by shopping to book heavily dis- tee that waiting that to ly, and it also makes ples and split the cost even when the costs of around for their own counted rooms no more long to book lights will it possible to spread the of double rooms. attending the wedding discounted rates at than seven days in beneit wedding guests. cost of attending a wed- Sharing expenses can be high. Fortunate- hotels and other lodg- advance of their expect- If the patient approach ding out over a longer such as rental cars and ly, there are ways for ing accommodations. ed occupancy. Guest does not pan out, period of time. trips to and from the wedding invitees to Websites like Orbitz also can try inding guests might be forced • Say no to joining the airport is another way attend the festivities and Hotels.com can affordable lodging on to choose between bridal party. While it’s for guests to coordinate without breaking the compare rates at all the the popular homestay costly lights or not an honor when brides their efforts to save bank. hotels in a given city, network Airbnb. attending the wedding. or grooms ask certain money. • Shop around for letting wedding guests • Book travel early. Budget-conscious trav- lodging. Many couples explore all of their Many travelers insist elers may ind it less Bridal We Specialize in making Let me design your wedding bands to fi t your ring. perfect wedding! Beauty Cut • Color • Highlights • Nails FREE ESTIMATES •Table Linens/Napkins • Chair Covers/Sashes Look beautiful on your special day! • Table Runners/Overlays Please call Carol, Tammie, Shawn • Custom Backdrops & Holly for an appointment • Custom Headtables • Event Decorations J. R. Hofstetter tylesBy Carol ÒThe Family JewelerÓ Extraordinary events delivered. S 440.224.0847 53 North Chestnut St., Jefferson • (440) 576-2936 440.812.2655 www.jrhofstetter.com Facebook: h e Party Post LLC 6431 Rt. 193 • N. Kingsville 4 — Bridal Tab Star Beacon, Wednesday, January, 18, 2017 I do take two: Making a second work

Couples are returning The following are some at a second wedding. likely have many of the to the altar in increas- guidelines to making Children from previous housewares and items ing numbers, as second the wedding sequel a as well as for daily living that and third weddings are success. divorced spouses or irst-timers may not, becoming ever more former parents-in-law registering for these popular. Pew Research Wardrobe are not out of the ques- gifts is not necessary. Center indicates that, Couples who have tion. Even if exes will What’s more, some of as of 2014, 64 percent been married before not be included, make the same guests may of divorced or widowed often ind that they sure they know about have been present at men have remarried, have more leeway with the nuptials in advance irst marriages and gift- compared with 52 regard to their wedding of others. It’s common ed then. In lieu of gifts, percent of previously wardrobes than they courtesy, and it can couples may ask guests married women. did when tying the knot help head off feelings to donate to a speciic Lavish second wed- for the irst time. Brides of ill-will. charity or forgo gifts dings were once uncom- may choose something There are no hard rules governing second weddings, Some couples choos- altogether. mon, but that trend is less traditional than so couples can plan their weddings with good times in ing to tie the knot again also shifting. Couples a long, white . mind. scale back the size of Vows who are taking another In fact, this can be a the wedding this time Couples can use crack at marriage are time to let loose and with regard to where acceptable, even though around, feeling some- experience to draft tying the knot with select something that is to buy their wedding such attire might have thing smaller and more vows that have personal renewed vigor and with festive or even funky. wardrobes. raised a few eyebrows intimate — with only meaning to their unique weddings that may rival This also may provide Grooms may opt the irst time around. the closest of friends situations and make the some irst-timers’. a great opportunity to for something more and family — is more wedding ceremony even Men and women who choose clothing styles casual than a tuxedo or Guest list suitable. more special. are remarrying after di- from different cul- coordinate with their The guest list doesn’t People getting mar- vorce or being widowed tures or ties into one’s brides-to-be so they are have to be a source of Registries and gifts ried again can impart may not know how to heritage. This freedom on the same creative anxiety. Others will un- Considering cou- their own personalities approach planning their also allows brides to page. Colored tuxedos derstand that there may ples who have been into the ceremony and upcoming nuptials. broaden their horizons and vintage suits are be a melange of people married previously party to follow.

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Wedding invitations are likely acceptable. require formal attire. do more than mere- typically goes ly announce that a Semiformal hand-in-hand with celebration is on the Semiformal dress- an evening wedding. horizon. Invitations wear, sometimes Black tie is more rigid provide key information referred to as “dressy for male guests, who about the ceremony casual,” is a step up should wear a tuxedo, and festivities to follow. from casual clothing. black bow tie, cum- Many details, including Cocktail or a merbund, and patent the location, time and more elegant skirt and leather shoes. Women date of the wedding, top are the norms. Gen- have a little more lee- are spelled out on the tleman generally wear a way with their attire at wedding invitations. suit and tie. Coordinate such gatherings. A long However, invitations the colors of clothing to might be can sometimes leave the time of day. Fabrics preferable. However, a guests confused about should represent the chic also the appropriate style of season. A linen suit will can be acceptable, and attire for the occasion. not pass in the winter. darker, neutral colors Even though wedding are most appropriate. invitations rarely offer Black tie weddings require men to wear tuxedos. Formal speciic information re- Formal attire is the garding attire, chances can help guests inter- Casual tire, it’s important to default dress code for The most formal of are the wording pret the desired dress If the invitation realize that everyday the majority of wed- occasions will request will provide clues that code. mentions casual at- casual is different from dings. When the invita- white tie attire. Ball wedding casual. Jeans, tion does not specify a gowns and tuxedos shorts and tank tops dress code, it is safe to with tails are the norm, Cake & Candy Connection are unacceptable unless assume formal attire as are dramatic jewelry otherwise noted. Err on is expected. Men can and hairstyles. White Specializing In Wedding And All Occasion Cakes the side of caution and choose among a dark tie attire is akin to what go with business casual, suit and tie or a tuxedo. one might see worn to Chef/Owner which includes chinos, Women can opt for a awards shows. Gerrian Notter Kiphart, slacks, a polo shirt or formal cocktail-length When attending a [email protected] button-down shirt for dress, a classic suit wedding, it is always 3108 West 13th St., Ashtabula, OH 44004 men. Women can wear or a long dress. Select better to be overdressed a sundress or slacks or among tones that are than underdressed. 440.964.3716 a skirt and an attractive gray, black or brown. Consult with fellow blouse. If the invitation guests or the bride and Cookies & Pastries Made to Order! mentions beach casual, Black tie groom if unsure of the shorts and even sandals Black tie events also dress code. % 10 Off Phil’s February 1st - 28th CATERED EVENT Catering 14 Visits BOOKING Quality Service only$ Packages To Fit Any Budget $ With This Ad. 2828 Not Valid With Other Offers. Expires 9/30/2017 Call To Set Up A Food Tasting *Spray Tanning Now Available! 5038 Carpenter Road Tropicana 263 West Main St. • Geneva, OH ASHTABULA 466-6077 440.992.7445 Tanning Salon Mon.-Fri.Mon.-Fri. 7am-8pm 8-8pm Sat. Sat. 8-4 8-4 Sunday Sunday Closed 8-2 Star Beacon, Wednesday, January, 18, 2017 Bridal Tab — 9 Master the wedding save-the-date Tips for trimming the guest list

Many couples’ of notice to include everyone they want Weddings are a time While guests make regardless of budget. weddings take more this important date to attend is getting to celebrate, and many weddings more enjoy- Then list the must-have than a year to plan. on their calendars, advanced notice. couples hope to invite able, and may increase guests for the wedding. Couples want all of particularly when It’s acceptable to as many people as the propensity to enjoy This should include the the special people in wedding dates fall mail save-the-date possible to share their a more successful mar- family and friends with their lives to witness during popular travel cards even if some excitement. A 2014 riage, couples must be whom you interact on their vows, and giv- seasons or around wedding day details study by researchers at practical and consider a regular basis. Create ing guests advance the holidays. are still up in the air. the University of Denver their wedding budgets a separate column for notice can ensure as Kleinfeld Bridal, a Guests really only found that couples when creating their guests who don’t make many loved ones as premiere New York need to know the who invite at least 150 guest lists. The aver- the must-have list. possible attend the bridal boutique, says date and location of guests to the wedding age American wedding • Separate friends ceremony. that save-the-date the wedding. Cou- may have happier includes 120 guests, from friends’ friends. To be certain that cards are typically ples also can use the marriages. The study according to a 2015 If you don’t see people guests have ample mailed six to eight save-the-date card examined 418 people Survey re- outside of events set notice to clear their months prior to the to direct invitees to who were single at the leased by WeddingWire. up by mutual friends, schedules, many wedding, though a wedding website beginning of the study Couples who are inding you should not feel couples now turn to some are sent as where guests can and married ive years it dificult to create and obligated to invite those save-the-date cards, early as a year before learn the details of later. It found that 47 pare down their guest people to the wedding. which announce wed- the big day. Once a the wedding as they percent of those people lists can employ the They are more likely dings well in advance date and a location unfold. who had gotten married following tips. friends of your friends of the actual wedding is secured, save-the- RSVP information in front of at least 150 • Create initial lists. and not your close day. dates can be ordered does not need to be guests had “high-quality When jotting down friends. Save-the-date cards and mailed. included on the save- marriages,” while those potential guests’ names, • Know the guest list once were reserved Save-the-date cards the-date card. with 50 or fewer guests write down everyone only for weddings require couples to Save-the-date cards fell short. you want to invite, SEE TRIMMING, 10 that required travel assemble their guest are much less formal or special circum- lists well in advance than invitations, so stances, such as des- of the wedding. couples can have fun tination weddings. The leading bridal with them. They can Your Special Event But such cards have resource The Knot showcase couples’ now become com- notes that every- clever personalities monplace for all wed- one who will get a or funny quirks. Keep on a Silver Platter dings. That’s because in mind it is in poor many people plan should also receive taste to mention gifts vacations or business a save-the-date card. or registries on save- Great food & fl exible trips anywhere from There’s no turning the-date cards. There service options to fi t four to six months back once cards are will be plenty of time in advance. Busy sent, so couples will to direct guests to your needs & budget. people require plenty need to be certain registries later on. Call anytime for a free menu OVER 40 YEARS consultation and quote. Complete OF FLORAL EXPERIENCE Fresh and Silk Bouquets • Corsages Wedding Service Boutonnieres • Centerpieces • Ceremony including 440.964.7176 • Rentals for DESIGNS Ceremony / Reception • Ceiling Deco byBERNIE • Chair Covers • Backdrops (440) 812-4790 Monday - Saturday 7am-9pm • Uplighting www.weddingsbybernie.com Sunday 7am-8pm • Wedding Coordinating [email protected] RESTAURANT 729 Lake Ave. Ashtabula, OH 44004 10 — Bridal Tab Star Beacon, Wednesday, January, 18, 2017 Engagement ring alternatives abound

Even though dia- for alternative gems, on quartz is considered most popular choices monds may be a “girl’s women who want to set to be very durable and for engagement rings. best friend,” they may themselves apart from is therefore suitable for Its pretty pink hue is not it every woman’s others — and men who all types of jewelry. romantic and feminine. style, particularly the want to “wow” their • Sapphire: Sapphires It also sits at around bride who likes to buck signiicant others with tend to be blue stones the same hardness as tradition and think out- unique and eye-catch- (of varying intensity), sapphires, ensuring the side the box. According ing rings — may opt for but they also come in rings will endure. to Money magazine, the other dazzling stones. peach, pink, yellow, Vividly cut rubies, average engagement • Moissanite: This green, and white. Sap- emeralds and tanza- ring costs more than crystal naturally occurs phire may not sparkle nite — all gems that are $5,800. In addition to in meteorites and is as much as a diamond rarer yet less expensive being one of the most nearly as hard, dense or even moissanite. than diamonds — can expensive gemstones, and scuff-resistant as However, with the right make beautiful en- diamonds have become a diamond. Some feel lawless one-carat mois- color-enhanced trans- cut, it can be hard to gagement rings. Some quite commonplace. moissanite offers more sanite gem can cost less parent quartz. Quartz is distinguish any lack of couples also may opt Some women even brilliance and ire than than $1,000. turned into this sunny luster. for rings without gem- eschew diamonds for diamonds. Moissanite is • Lemon quartz: This hue through an artiicial • Morganite: Accord- stones, such as tradi- moral reasons. a white-colored stone, is the trade name for gamma ray irradiation ing to the blog Bridal tional Claddagh or “true Whatever the driving so it can mimic the look a lemon-yellow stone process. Like other Musings, morganite is lover’s knot” rings to force behind shopping of a diamond. A nearly that is a variety of quartz gemstones, lem- currently one of the signify their union.

TRIMMING: Tips to cut down wedding guest list

FROM PAGE 9 you don’t remember • Avoid uncom- interacting with a fortable situations. ceiling. Catering halls person (your parent’s Unless you have or reception rooms long lost friend from remained particular- often can only ac- high school) or the ly close, keep for- commodate a certain person has never mer boyfriends and number of people. met your signiicant girlfriends off of the Know this number other, then they guest list. before making a inal probably can be cut. • Ask for an list. The limits of the If parents insist on unbiased opinion. space may serve as inviting someone you Give the editing pen the catalyst for trim- barely remember, to someone else if ming the guest list. they should help you cannot make a • Consider cowork- defray the costs. decision. This person ers carefully. Think • Cut out the kids. may help weed out about whether you’d Even though chil- extraneous guests. still be friends with dren’s dinner costs Paring down a wed- your coworkers if the may be lower than ding guest list can be company dissolved adults’, inviting chil- a dificult process, tomorrow. If not, dren can signiicantly but couples should you should not feel increase the guest work together and obligated to invite list. A no-child policy respect each other’s them. at the reception can concerns when creat- • Have we met? If save money. ing their inal list. The reception space may dictate the number of guests couples can invite to their weddings. Star Beacon, Wednesday, January, 18, 2017 Bridal Tab — 11 7 ways to recycle a wedding gown

When planning their wedding. used in various appli- weddings, many brides- 2. Transform it into cations. Dresses can to-be devote a large other attire. There are be transformed into portion of their wed- a number of different decorative pillows or ding budgets to their occasions when wearing other wedding memen- wardrobes. Statistics white is acceptable. Reli- tos. Stretch the fabric released by The Knot gious ceremonies such across a frame and use in 2014 indicated the as baptisms and com- it as a blank canvas for amount the average munions qualify, and a photo keepsake. The woman was willing to a wedding gown in the fabric also can work for spend her gown was hands of an experienced baby cribs and infant $1,281. seamstress or tailor can basket skirting. Wedding gowns are be transformed into 5. Use it as a Hallow- among the most costly a baby’s Christening een costume. Dress as wedding expenditures. ensemble or a beautiful a bride for Halloween. Because wedding gowns dress for a youngster Otherwise, tailor the Complete can be so expensive, about to receive First dress to it a child and many brides elect Holy Communion. she can use it for any From the cocktail hour to the cake and to have their gowns 3. Donate the gown. number of dress-up every course in between, let us take Catering & cleaned and preserved. Brides in need may not opportunities. care of all the details for a beautiful Reusing a wedding have the funds to pur- 6. Donate it to a cos- gown is a cost-effective chase their own beau- tume archive. Theatrical and memorable wedding day. Party Rentals and earth-friendly idea. tiful gowns. Work with companies may be able Women have many an organization that to use the fabric to cre- options when it comes will provide dresses to ate costumes for their time to putting their the less fortunate. Or productions. Norman D. Banquet Center wedding gowns to use donate it to an organi- 7. Create a keepsake. 2720 Carpenter Rd, Ashtabula, OH 44004 after they have tied the zation that can sell the Cut a small piece of the (Formerly Knights of Columbus Hall) knot. The following are gown to fund projects fabric and put it into just some of the ideas for others in need. An- a pendant or locket. A Our facilities will sit up to 225 people in our main couples can explore. other option is the Mary piece of tulle or lace banquet hall. We also have available smaller party 1. Save it for younger Madeline Project, which also can be placed room at this location that will sit between 65 - 70 generations. One of the uses inside a clear Christmas people. We offer round guest tables. Please contact us primary reasons to pre- fabrics to create buri- ornament and hung on if you have any questions about our center serve a wedding gown is al outits for stillborn the tree. to save the dress for a infants. Wedding gowns can 440-964-6446 Now Featuring! daughter, granddaugh- 4. Cut it up into be upcyled into many or Cake & Candy ter or another relative usable fabric. Wedding new and innovative Connection to wear at her own gown fabrics can be items. 440-998-6968 Gerriann & Dave Kiphart 440-223-6672 or 440-964-3716 Preview our wedding catering 3108 W. 13th St. Previewmenus here our orwedding online. catering Ashtabula, OH 44004 Elegante Wedding Stationery menus here or online. Makes your wedding perfect… Beginning with your invitation! Tony’s Catering DESIGNS by BERNIE Appointments at your convenience. Tony’s CateriVotedng Complete Wedding Service Rosemary Timonere, Bridal Consultant & Deli #1 (440) 812-4790 440-964-2277 Caterer! www.weddingsbybernie.com & Deli [email protected] Exquisite, Traditional, Contemporary & Custom Invitations Bridal Accessories • Favors & Gifts • Graduation Announcements [email protected] 3523 State Rd., Ashtabula, OH 44004 | 440-998-6968 | www.tonyscateringdeli.com 12 — Bridal Tab Star Beacon, Wednesday, January, 18, 2017 Selecting a comfortable wedding gown

Many brides-to-be visit bridal shops with speciic goals in mind regarding the style of their wedding gowns. Some women come equipped with magazine tear-outs or pull up ideas on their mobile phones. Others may have an entire scrapbook illed with various ideas they’ve been compiling for years. Much consideration is given to wedding gowns. The cost and silhouette of the dress may garner the bulk of that consideration, but brides might want to spend more time con- sidering comfort. Depending on the time of day their weddings take place, brides can spend 12 hours or more in their wedding gowns on their wedding day. Howev- er, when shopping for their gowns, brides may prioritize beauty over comfort, even though Wedding gowns can be both beautiful and comfortable for those who know how to shop. it’s entirely possible to ind a gown that’s both • Know what to an hourglass shape. select gowns that are to discomfort as well. dress is comfortable to stunning and comfort- highlight and what to Remember, many several sizes larger than Some seamstresses can move around in. able. When staff and cover up. No two body gowns can be modiied they would normally sew in supportive cups • Try different op- friends or family who types are the same, so that you feel secure wear. This should not to remove the need for tions. The gown brides have come along to of- and many women feel and conident. Sleeves be a cause for alarm. separate bras. Brides have in mind may not fer advice start to blush certain parts of their can be added or fabric Brides should go by can explore various be the one they ulti- over wedding gowns, bodies are their best placed to cover up any their measurements. options to reduce their mately go home with. brides-to-be may feel assets while they want perceived laws. Con- Attempting to squeeze visibility. Explore different styles pressured to downplay to downplay others. Try idence and pride are into a dress that is too • Move around in the and materials. Choose any discomfort they on gowns that play up important parts of the small will only lead to gown. Brides should cooler, breezier fabrics feel. your best features. If comfort factor. discomfort on the wed- not just stand in front and lightweight gowns, To make sure brides you have shapely legs, • Get sized correct- ding day. of the mirror and smile like crêpe, georgette or look lawless and consider a dramatic ly. Bridal gown sizes • Purchase the right when trying on gowns. organza, for summer elegant but are still gown with a slit to do not coincide with undergarments. Im- Put them through their weddings. Heavier fab- comfortable in their show them off. Certain street sizes. Depending properly itting bras, paces. Try sitting, bend- rics, such as brocade, wedding gowns, consid- gowns can enhance the on the manufacturer, shapewear and other ing and even a little may be more comfort- er the following tips. decollete or show off brides may have to undergarments can lead dancing. Make sure the able in the winter.