Gifts For Weddings -
When planning a wedding there are many things to consider wedding dresses, location, how many bridesmaids, etc. The list goes on and on. One of the things that is foremost in the minds of those planning the wedding, whether it is the bride and groom to be or a hired wedding planner, is making the wedding memorable for both the bride and groom and for those who will attend. One way to make your wedding an occasion that no one will forget is by having wedding favors that are unique. Why are wedding favors so important? Because they are something physical that guest can take home as a souvenir of your special day. Finding good ideas for wedding favors can make the difference in how your guests remember your occasion. Great wedding favors can show your guests that their presence at your wedding event was important to you and can make them feel all the more appreciated for being part of it. If you are having a hard time coming up with ideas for wedding favors, you may want to get the advice of a professional planner. It is a planners job to make your event memorable and that includes the wedding favors. However, weddings are expensive enough as it is and not everyone has a budget that can include the costs of a planner. So where should you find ideas for wedding favors now? You can find a huge selection of high quality ideas for wedding favors online. There are businesses that specialize in providing unique and creative wedding favors that can reflect the personalities of the bride and groom. Some business may focus on things like dress wear or menu planning but there are many wedding sites that can provide you with a vast array of ideas for wedding favors as well. You dont have to settle for the common wedding favors of other weddings youve been to when you can custom design your wedding favors online. Online stores that specialize in weddings can give you ideas that will make your wedding remarkable. Wedding favors are not one of the small details that you can leave until the last minute. If you want to have something that is special and unique, you may choose to have a wedding favor that includes a line from your favorite poem or is inscribed with the date of your wedding and your names. You can include the colors of your wedding theme or your special song. There are so many ways that you can custom design your wedding favors so that they reflect the special qualities that you and your partner have in your relationship. There are many ideas for wedding favors that can contribute to making your union a momentous occasion. All you need to do is decide which ones are right for you.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Wedding Planner Books
A Las Vegas Outdoor Wedding -
If youre getting married, some people will tell you that youre going to have to hire a wedding planner. True, a wedding planner can take a lot of stress away by handling all of the little details of your special day, but theyre expensive and, if youre not paying attention, the wedding will be more a product of his or her imagination than yours. On the other hand, if you handle the planning yourself, youre going to need some way to keep track of everything. Thats where wedding planner books can come to your rescue. A good book will outline everything you need to take care of when planning your wedding, from getting the first visions of how things should look to buying flowers to all of the final touches that may have slipped your mind. Most wedding planner books will start out by giving you a number of ideas for overall themes or visions for your wedding. Do you want to have a beach theme? What about a new-years celebration? A garden wedding on a spring day? A classic church ceremony? Once you have an idea in your head of what you want your wedding to look like you can start the actual planning of the day. One of the first things you should do is set a budget, which most wedding planner books do a great job of helping out with. Most will give you a budget sheet with a suggested breakdown of the costs, suggesting percentages of the total budget to be spent on flowers, your photographer, the grooms dinner, etc. Of course, to plan out how the budget should be allocated you need to figure out how much you can afford to spend for the wedding, as weddings can cost from $1,000 to $100,000. How much you decide to spend is completely up to you, though it will have an effect on how many guests you can invite and where you spend your money. Once you have a budget, your wedding planner book should walk you through the process of finding locations for a ceremony and a reception, picking out a dress, picking out flowers, finding a photographer, and putting together all of the rest of the components of your wedding. Though a wedding planner book may not be quite as comprehensive as an actual wedding planner, a good book will walk you through the whole process and make sure you dont forget anything along the way.
If youre getting married, some people will tell you that youre going to have to hire a wedding planner. True, a wedding planner can take a lot of stress away by handling all of the little details of your special day, but theyre expensive and, if youre not paying attention, the wedding will be more a product of his or her imagination than yours. On the other hand, if you handle the planning yourself, youre going to need some way to keep track of everything. Thats where wedding planner books can come to your rescue. A good book will outline everything you need to take care of when planning your wedding, from getting the first visions of how things should look to buying flowers to all of the final touches that may have slipped your mind. Most wedding planner books will start out by giving you a number of ideas for overall themes or visions for your wedding. Do you want to have a beach theme? What about a new-years celebration? A garden wedding on a spring day? A classic church ceremony? Once you have an idea in your head of what you want your wedding to look like you can start the actual planning of the day. One of the first things you should do is set a budget, which most wedding planner books do a great job of helping out with. Most will give you a budget sheet with a suggested breakdown of the costs, suggesting percentages of the total budget to be spent on flowers, your photographer, the grooms dinner, etc. Of course, to plan out how the budget should be allocated you need to figure out how much you can afford to spend for the wedding, as weddings can cost from $1,000 to $100,000. How much you decide to spend is completely up to you, though it will have an effect on how many guests you can invite and where you spend your money. Once you have a budget, your wedding planner book should walk you through the process of finding locations for a ceremony and a reception, picking out a dress, picking out flowers, finding a photographer, and putting together all of the rest of the components of your wedding. Though a wedding planner book may not be quite as comprehensive as an actual wedding planner, a good book will walk you through the whole process and make sure you dont forget anything along the way.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Vintage Wedding Dresses
Second Wedding Anniversary Gift -
For most women, one of the most important aspects of her wedding day is the wedding dress. Many women spend months searching for the perfect gown. The main reason is that most women have a very specific design in mind when they picture themselves on their wedding day. Although there are many breathtaking wedding gown styles produced each year, some women are looking for something more traditional. They may consider purchasing one of the many vintage wedding dresses now being made available. With the introduction of the online auction sites can an influx of people selling vintage items. Everything from cars to toys are being sold along with a very wide array of vintage wedding dresses. In fact, there are so many different styles available that it can be difficult deciding on one. Just as you have to consider certain things when purchasing any item of clothing, the same holds true for vintage wedding dresses. If you are purchasing one at a local consignment shop, be certain to try it on first. If you ever have the opportunity to try the dress on, this will guarantee the best fit. However, if thats not possible, as is the case with purchasing vintage wedding dresses online, you can always have them altered. Another consideration to keep in mind is whether the dress is soiled. Although this generally wont be the case in a consignment store, if you are purchasing vintage wedding dresses online, you cant be certain. Most sellers will showcase an image of the dress and its wise to also inquire as the condition of the dress. The difficult with soiling is that on vintage wedding dresses if something has been left to sit, the stain will most likely be permanent. Also give some thought to shipping costs. Having anything shipped is expensive, considering both the postal costs and the insurance. In the case of vintage wedding dresses you will need to have enough insurance on the package to cover the contents in the even that something does happen before it reaches your home. Once the big day has passed youll need to think about how to preserve the gown. The drycleaners is usually the best choice for having vintage wedding dresses cleaned and preserved. If possible, try and have this done as soon as possible after the wedding day. You want to keep the dress looking beautiful forever so its important to leave that to a professional. You want to look your best on your wedding day, so choose a gown that reflects your body shape as well as your personality. Vintage wedding dresses add an extra touch to your already very special day.
For most women, one of the most important aspects of her wedding day is the wedding dress. Many women spend months searching for the perfect gown. The main reason is that most women have a very specific design in mind when they picture themselves on their wedding day. Although there are many breathtaking wedding gown styles produced each year, some women are looking for something more traditional. They may consider purchasing one of the many vintage wedding dresses now being made available. With the introduction of the online auction sites can an influx of people selling vintage items. Everything from cars to toys are being sold along with a very wide array of vintage wedding dresses. In fact, there are so many different styles available that it can be difficult deciding on one. Just as you have to consider certain things when purchasing any item of clothing, the same holds true for vintage wedding dresses. If you are purchasing one at a local consignment shop, be certain to try it on first. If you ever have the opportunity to try the dress on, this will guarantee the best fit. However, if thats not possible, as is the case with purchasing vintage wedding dresses online, you can always have them altered. Another consideration to keep in mind is whether the dress is soiled. Although this generally wont be the case in a consignment store, if you are purchasing vintage wedding dresses online, you cant be certain. Most sellers will showcase an image of the dress and its wise to also inquire as the condition of the dress. The difficult with soiling is that on vintage wedding dresses if something has been left to sit, the stain will most likely be permanent. Also give some thought to shipping costs. Having anything shipped is expensive, considering both the postal costs and the insurance. In the case of vintage wedding dresses you will need to have enough insurance on the package to cover the contents in the even that something does happen before it reaches your home. Once the big day has passed youll need to think about how to preserve the gown. The drycleaners is usually the best choice for having vintage wedding dresses cleaned and preserved. If possible, try and have this done as soon as possible after the wedding day. You want to keep the dress looking beautiful forever so its important to leave that to a professional. You want to look your best on your wedding day, so choose a gown that reflects your body shape as well as your personality. Vintage wedding dresses add an extra touch to your already very special day.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Online Wedding Planner
African American Wedding Invitations -
The Internet has proven to be a lifesaver of sorts in all areas of our lives. We can handle all of our finances online, buy a house online and now even plan our wedding online. With an online wedding planner all you need to do is fill in some standard information and youll be well on your way to a happy and successful wedding day. The way these programs work is fairly straightforward. Depending on the size and location of your wedding you can use an online wedding planner to help you choose the venue as well as plan the meal. An online wedding planner can even compare the cost of dresses or tuxedo rentals, which helps you save not only valuable time in research but also money as well. A calendar is essential when it comes to planning an event like a wedding. Of course picking the actual date of the marriage is the first step, but you also need to jot down other notable dates including when to send out the invitations, when to confirm the menu with the caterer and when wedding dress fittings are scheduled for. An online wedding planner can take care of all of this. In fact your online wedding planner may also have a feature that sends you automatic email reminders of notable dates so you dont forget a thing. If you are utilizing the help of a family member or perhaps a maid of honor, you can send them the link to your online wedding planner too. Theyll be able to quickly check what needs to be done and add anything you may have overlooked. A wedding can be a stressful time for the bride-to-be so having someone else with access to your online wedding planner looking things over will ensure that the day goes as smoothly as possible. One feature that some planners have is the ability to keep track of who is and isnt attending your wedding, along with their contact snail mail or email addresses. This is such a help when it comes time to send out all of those thank you notes after the big day. You simply log into your online wedding planner and youll have the guests name, their address and what they gave you as a gift. It makes the process of saying thank you so much easier. Finding one is easy with a simple search. Its a great idea to begin using one early in the wedding planning process as its better to plan earlier rather than later. With the aid of an online wedding planner, the only hitch that day will be the one between you and your fiance.
The Internet has proven to be a lifesaver of sorts in all areas of our lives. We can handle all of our finances online, buy a house online and now even plan our wedding online. With an online wedding planner all you need to do is fill in some standard information and youll be well on your way to a happy and successful wedding day. The way these programs work is fairly straightforward. Depending on the size and location of your wedding you can use an online wedding planner to help you choose the venue as well as plan the meal. An online wedding planner can even compare the cost of dresses or tuxedo rentals, which helps you save not only valuable time in research but also money as well. A calendar is essential when it comes to planning an event like a wedding. Of course picking the actual date of the marriage is the first step, but you also need to jot down other notable dates including when to send out the invitations, when to confirm the menu with the caterer and when wedding dress fittings are scheduled for. An online wedding planner can take care of all of this. In fact your online wedding planner may also have a feature that sends you automatic email reminders of notable dates so you dont forget a thing. If you are utilizing the help of a family member or perhaps a maid of honor, you can send them the link to your online wedding planner too. Theyll be able to quickly check what needs to be done and add anything you may have overlooked. A wedding can be a stressful time for the bride-to-be so having someone else with access to your online wedding planner looking things over will ensure that the day goes as smoothly as possible. One feature that some planners have is the ability to keep track of who is and isnt attending your wedding, along with their contact snail mail or email addresses. This is such a help when it comes time to send out all of those thank you notes after the big day. You simply log into your online wedding planner and youll have the guests name, their address and what they gave you as a gift. It makes the process of saying thank you so much easier. Finding one is easy with a simple search. Its a great idea to begin using one early in the wedding planning process as its better to plan earlier rather than later. With the aid of an online wedding planner, the only hitch that day will be the one between you and your fiance.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Wedding Traditions
Custom Wedding Rings -
Every Sunday you can hear those chapel bells. Some lucky couple is tying the knot and making it official. This is a time in everyone's life that is memorable to say the least. We love this day. Ideally it should occur only one time for each person. There's the massive cake, the champagne, the jovial crowd and the wonderful wedding traditions. These are the things we look forward to on our day of perfect bliss. The soon-to-be bride paces softly toward her one true love, the father gives her away as the two souls become one with the exchange of rings. Are you prepared for your big day? Who doesn't enjoy wedding traditions? There's the ceremony itself, the honeymoon, and don't forget the pre-celebration. This is the part that so many men look forward to. If not the soon-to-be groom, the buddies throwing the bash. Yep, the bachelor party is a king amongst wedding traditions. It may not be a literal aspect of the wedding, but it sure is a blast nonetheless. I've been to a total of two bachelor parties in my day. One was my brother's and one was my best buddy's. These were two of the craziest bashes I've ever witnessed. You commonly have the group of guys, the booze, and maybe a few "dancers." Most of this celebration is about friendship and letting go of the single lifestyle. Notice that I didn't say it is about getting buck wild with the "dancers." Of course girls have their versions of this as well. They lounge about sipping tea and nibbling on crumpets. Or at least this is what I've heard. Probably one of my favorite wedding traditions is the honeymoon. Okay, this is definitely my favorite. This is the part where it is finally just the two of you. Alone at last for a whopping two weeks or so. In my opinion, this is what most of the money should go toward. Although other wedding traditions are imperative, this is the most fun and personal. This is the tradition that is solely meant for the bride and groom. It is about getting pampered, lounging about, and dining at the finest eateries. Where wedding traditions are concerned, I highly recommend you put much thought into the honeymoon.
Every Sunday you can hear those chapel bells. Some lucky couple is tying the knot and making it official. This is a time in everyone's life that is memorable to say the least. We love this day. Ideally it should occur only one time for each person. There's the massive cake, the champagne, the jovial crowd and the wonderful wedding traditions. These are the things we look forward to on our day of perfect bliss. The soon-to-be bride paces softly toward her one true love, the father gives her away as the two souls become one with the exchange of rings. Are you prepared for your big day? Who doesn't enjoy wedding traditions? There's the ceremony itself, the honeymoon, and don't forget the pre-celebration. This is the part that so many men look forward to. If not the soon-to-be groom, the buddies throwing the bash. Yep, the bachelor party is a king amongst wedding traditions. It may not be a literal aspect of the wedding, but it sure is a blast nonetheless. I've been to a total of two bachelor parties in my day. One was my brother's and one was my best buddy's. These were two of the craziest bashes I've ever witnessed. You commonly have the group of guys, the booze, and maybe a few "dancers." Most of this celebration is about friendship and letting go of the single lifestyle. Notice that I didn't say it is about getting buck wild with the "dancers." Of course girls have their versions of this as well. They lounge about sipping tea and nibbling on crumpets. Or at least this is what I've heard. Probably one of my favorite wedding traditions is the honeymoon. Okay, this is definitely my favorite. This is the part where it is finally just the two of you. Alone at last for a whopping two weeks or so. In my opinion, this is what most of the money should go toward. Although other wedding traditions are imperative, this is the most fun and personal. This is the tradition that is solely meant for the bride and groom. It is about getting pampered, lounging about, and dining at the finest eateries. Where wedding traditions are concerned, I highly recommend you put much thought into the honeymoon.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Wedding Sites
Used Wedding Dresses -
Families are very spread out anymore, and sometimes planning a wedding can be more complicated than it used to be. Even sharing photos with family has become something you have to spend a fortune on, or you simple dont do it because of cost. Luckily, the Internet is something that many have access to, and it has made sharing details and photos with those who live far away. Wedding sites have popped up all over the place, and many of them are free. Wedding sites can be used to show your guests details about the wedding they may need to know when traveling from a distance. You can have maps to your ceremony and reception there, as long as information about local hotels, rates, and information about places to eat and things to do when they are in town. You can share your engagement photos and anything else you want if you set up wedding sites in advance of your wedding date. Important information like when you ceremony is to start, how soon to arrive, and information about your registry if you have one can be included as well. These wedding sites are also great for after the wedding. You can put up your favorite wedding photos once they are done and returned to you. We all love to share them, but printing copies for everyone who may be interested in them is quite an expensive endeavor. These wedding sites can allow those who were not able to attend see photos from throughout the day of you and your new spouse and of everyone who attended as well. You can put up your professional shots if you would like, or you can use the space to put up candid shots of the guests. Most free wedding sites have a limited amount of storage space for photos, though they probably hold more than you might suspect. You can also build your own wedding sites from scratch, but you may have to pay for hosting if you want to have a lot of photos there. The very best feature is that you can get a free message board from anywhere online and attach it to your site for well wishes, communications and anything else that may pop up. If you get a lot of well wishes online you can then print them out to save and add to your collection of cards and gifts from your wedding.
Families are very spread out anymore, and sometimes planning a wedding can be more complicated than it used to be. Even sharing photos with family has become something you have to spend a fortune on, or you simple dont do it because of cost. Luckily, the Internet is something that many have access to, and it has made sharing details and photos with those who live far away. Wedding sites have popped up all over the place, and many of them are free. Wedding sites can be used to show your guests details about the wedding they may need to know when traveling from a distance. You can have maps to your ceremony and reception there, as long as information about local hotels, rates, and information about places to eat and things to do when they are in town. You can share your engagement photos and anything else you want if you set up wedding sites in advance of your wedding date. Important information like when you ceremony is to start, how soon to arrive, and information about your registry if you have one can be included as well. These wedding sites are also great for after the wedding. You can put up your favorite wedding photos once they are done and returned to you. We all love to share them, but printing copies for everyone who may be interested in them is quite an expensive endeavor. These wedding sites can allow those who were not able to attend see photos from throughout the day of you and your new spouse and of everyone who attended as well. You can put up your professional shots if you would like, or you can use the space to put up candid shots of the guests. Most free wedding sites have a limited amount of storage space for photos, though they probably hold more than you might suspect. You can also build your own wedding sites from scratch, but you may have to pay for hosting if you want to have a lot of photos there. The very best feature is that you can get a free message board from anywhere online and attach it to your site for well wishes, communications and anything else that may pop up. If you get a lot of well wishes online you can then print them out to save and add to your collection of cards and gifts from your wedding.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
50th Wedding Anniversay Gifts
Celebrity Wedding Dresses -
How does one even comprehend the meaning of 50 years in love with one person, sharing lives together, through thick and think, through ups and downs? What token, what 50th wedding anniversary gifts can possibly convey the full meaning of love, and not sound cheesy and incomplete? It was this question which occupied my mind as I thumbed listlessly through catalogs of gifts for 50th wedding anniversary, looking for the perfect symbol of my affection for my wife.
Many of the 50th wedding anniversary gifts were the standard fare hand blown glass, some of it really quite beautiful. Oil lamps, necklaces, wine flutes. God, in light of the momentous weight of the occasion, it all seemed like such meaningless junk. All the pretty sparkly things just made me feel dizzy and irritated. I needed something better for my 50th wedding anniversary gift. These wedding anniversary gift catalogs were doing nothing but giving me a headache.
Like all presents, I decided that 50th wedding anniversary gifts are best when made by hand from the heart. This is tough if you happen to have no craft or artistic skills, but fortunately, mine has been a life of working with my hands. I can paint, carve, sculpt, and do carpentry. I've become a jack of all trades and, now in my seventieth year, a master of a few. So I decided that all the 50th wedding anniversary gifts in those catalogs and internet sites, no matter how meticulously crafted, would be worthless compared to a token of my true affection to my wife.
Instead of getting her just one thing, I decided to make my wife several 50th wedding anniversary gifts which would all share the same theme of the love I felt for her. The first gift was a handmade card, drawn in calligraphy, and containing in the middle a picture of the two of us standing together, very young and very much in love when we first began dating all of those years ago. The other 50th wedding anniversary gifts were each made of different materials. One was a wooden carving which duplicated, as precisely as it could, a figurine which she used to own until one of the kids accidentally knocked it off of the counter years ago. Another was made of sea glass which I had saved from our honeymoon trip to the Bahamas. Finally, the last and finest of the 50th wedding anniversary gifts was made of stone in the shape of two tablets inscribed with our wedding vows, a touching reminder of the eternal bond which we share.
How does one even comprehend the meaning of 50 years in love with one person, sharing lives together, through thick and think, through ups and downs? What token, what 50th wedding anniversary gifts can possibly convey the full meaning of love, and not sound cheesy and incomplete? It was this question which occupied my mind as I thumbed listlessly through catalogs of gifts for 50th wedding anniversary, looking for the perfect symbol of my affection for my wife.
Many of the 50th wedding anniversary gifts were the standard fare hand blown glass, some of it really quite beautiful. Oil lamps, necklaces, wine flutes. God, in light of the momentous weight of the occasion, it all seemed like such meaningless junk. All the pretty sparkly things just made me feel dizzy and irritated. I needed something better for my 50th wedding anniversary gift. These wedding anniversary gift catalogs were doing nothing but giving me a headache.
Like all presents, I decided that 50th wedding anniversary gifts are best when made by hand from the heart. This is tough if you happen to have no craft or artistic skills, but fortunately, mine has been a life of working with my hands. I can paint, carve, sculpt, and do carpentry. I've become a jack of all trades and, now in my seventieth year, a master of a few. So I decided that all the 50th wedding anniversary gifts in those catalogs and internet sites, no matter how meticulously crafted, would be worthless compared to a token of my true affection to my wife.
Instead of getting her just one thing, I decided to make my wife several 50th wedding anniversary gifts which would all share the same theme of the love I felt for her. The first gift was a handmade card, drawn in calligraphy, and containing in the middle a picture of the two of us standing together, very young and very much in love when we first began dating all of those years ago. The other 50th wedding anniversary gifts were each made of different materials. One was a wooden carving which duplicated, as precisely as it could, a figurine which she used to own until one of the kids accidentally knocked it off of the counter years ago. Another was made of sea glass which I had saved from our honeymoon trip to the Bahamas. Finally, the last and finest of the 50th wedding anniversary gifts was made of stone in the shape of two tablets inscribed with our wedding vows, a touching reminder of the eternal bond which we share.
More Vintage Wedding Dresses
The Importance of Wedding Ceremony Songs -
For most women, one of the most important aspects of her wedding day is the wedding dress. Many women spend months searching for the perfect gown. The main reason is that most women have a very specific design in mind when they picture themselves on their wedding day. Although there are many breathtaking wedding gown styles produced each year, some women are looking for something more traditional. They may consider purchasing one of the many vintage wedding dresses now being made available. With the introduction of the online auction sites can an influx of people selling vintage items. Everything from cars to toys are being sold along with a very wide array of vintage wedding dresses. In fact, there are so many different styles available that it can be difficult deciding on one. Just as you have to consider certain things when purchasing any item of clothing, the same holds true for vintage wedding dresses. If you are purchasing one at a local consignment shop, be certain to try it on first. If you ever have the opportunity to try the dress on, this will guarantee the best fit. However, if thats not possible, as is the case with purchasing vintage wedding dresses online, you can always have them altered. Another consideration to keep in mind is whether the dress is soiled. Although this generally wont be the case in a consignment store, if you are purchasing vintage wedding dresses online, you cant be certain. Most sellers will showcase an image of the dress and its wise to also inquire as the condition of the dress. The difficult with soiling is that on vintage wedding dresses if something has been left to sit, the stain will most likely be permanent. Also give some thought to shipping costs. Having anything shipped is expensive, considering both the postal costs and the insurance. In the case of vintage wedding dresses you will need to have enough insurance on the package to cover the contents in the even that something does happen before it reaches your home. Once the big day has passed youll need to think about how to preserve the gown. The drycleaners is usually the best choice for having vintage wedding dresses cleaned and preserved. If possible, try and have this done as soon as possible after the wedding day. You want to keep the dress looking beautiful forever so its important to leave that to a professional. You want to look your best on your wedding day, so choose a gown that reflects your body shape as well as your personality. Vintage wedding dresses add an extra touch to your already very special day.
For most women, one of the most important aspects of her wedding day is the wedding dress. Many women spend months searching for the perfect gown. The main reason is that most women have a very specific design in mind when they picture themselves on their wedding day. Although there are many breathtaking wedding gown styles produced each year, some women are looking for something more traditional. They may consider purchasing one of the many vintage wedding dresses now being made available. With the introduction of the online auction sites can an influx of people selling vintage items. Everything from cars to toys are being sold along with a very wide array of vintage wedding dresses. In fact, there are so many different styles available that it can be difficult deciding on one. Just as you have to consider certain things when purchasing any item of clothing, the same holds true for vintage wedding dresses. If you are purchasing one at a local consignment shop, be certain to try it on first. If you ever have the opportunity to try the dress on, this will guarantee the best fit. However, if thats not possible, as is the case with purchasing vintage wedding dresses online, you can always have them altered. Another consideration to keep in mind is whether the dress is soiled. Although this generally wont be the case in a consignment store, if you are purchasing vintage wedding dresses online, you cant be certain. Most sellers will showcase an image of the dress and its wise to also inquire as the condition of the dress. The difficult with soiling is that on vintage wedding dresses if something has been left to sit, the stain will most likely be permanent. Also give some thought to shipping costs. Having anything shipped is expensive, considering both the postal costs and the insurance. In the case of vintage wedding dresses you will need to have enough insurance on the package to cover the contents in the even that something does happen before it reaches your home. Once the big day has passed youll need to think about how to preserve the gown. The drycleaners is usually the best choice for having vintage wedding dresses cleaned and preserved. If possible, try and have this done as soon as possible after the wedding day. You want to keep the dress looking beautiful forever so its important to leave that to a professional. You want to look your best on your wedding day, so choose a gown that reflects your body shape as well as your personality. Vintage wedding dresses add an extra touch to your already very special day.
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