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Latest trends in bridal party attire
Princess for a day
This bride will take their breath away in the beautifully hand-beaded "pure silk satin". The V-
shaped neckline, long-sleeves, open diamond back and detachable chapel train are sure to
make your groom smile as he waits at the altar for you.
For the wedding-party, dresses
are short, flirty, splashed with play
ful prints or saturated in candy
colours (shoes are dyed to match).
Separates also swing into the sea
son, states Bride's magazine, with
romantic sheer blouses atop
ballerina-length skirts. Best-dressed
buys:
• Fabrics - organza, cotton,
Lycra™, taffeta, re-embroidered or
stretch lace, tulle, chiffon, ottoman,
faille, linen.
• Prints - polka dots, gingham,
stripes, plaid, exotic flowers.
• Separates - Lycra™ or organza
blouse with a sweeping skirt of
taffeta or cotton with a self-sash or
belt.
• Short dresses made in chiffon
like fabrics (in yellow, pink, laven
der, mint, pale blue) that float down
the aisle.
• Open backs with crisscross
straps.
• Short dresses with detachable
tulle overskirts.
• Iridescent taffetas in sherbet
shades (mint, icy blue, yellow).
• Patriotic colours - solid blue,
blue and white stripes, red jersey
top with red tafetta bell skirt and
blue sash.
Formal wear for the groom, best
man and ushers go high fashion
with lustrous fabrics and a variety
of coloured accessories. The fash
ion industry's focus:
• Fabrics - luxurious silky fibers.
• Black with sublet flecks of red,
pink, green or burgundy.
• White and ivory dinner jackets
remain strong.
• Lapels - peaked, shawl,
notched.
• Tailcoats stay in the spotlight.
• Accessories - bold colours,
stripes, and florals for ties, vests
and cummerbunds.
Classy ready is the
only way to
celebrate!
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Know what to look for when buying wedding gown
So many questions, so many
details, so many emotions - it's no
wonder even the most organized
bride-to-be can feel overwhelmed
and anxious about finding the per
fect wedding dress. Knowing what
to expect before she steps into a
bridal shop can help put her mind
at ease.
Bride's magazine polled owners
of top bridal stores nationwide for
their answers to the most common
dilemma faced by brides-to-be. The
resulting “insider shopping infor
mation” appeared in a recent issue.
Here is a sampling:
When should a bride start
shopping for her gown? Begin the
search six to eight months before
the wedding, since it can take man
ufacturers up to six months to fill
an order, with alterations taking
several weeks on top of that.
What homework should she do
first? Look through bridal maga
zines, marking the pages with
gowns she loves. Don’t rip them
out. Bridal stores need to know the
page and manufacturer to locate the
style number. Also keep in mind
the time and site of the wedding,
since a dress appropriate to a gar
den ceremony will look out of
place in a cathedral.
What should the bride bring with
her for their first appointment?
Although most shops offer sample
undergarments for try-ons, a smart
bride will bring her own lingerie
and shoes: a strapless bra or bus
tier, a slip in a neutral shade, white
hosiery, and shoes in different heel
heights.
How much will she have to pay
"up front"? Many shops expect a
non-refundable, fifty percent
deposit when the dress is ordered,
with the balance due either thirty
days later or when the bride-to-be
picks up her gown. While dress
prices differ greatly, shop owners
estimate that the average cost is
between $l,000-$2,000 and alter
ations will average from $5O-$5OO.
What about "moving up" the
wedding date to ensure that the
dress arrives in time. Many brides
are tempted to try this, but the
experts advise against it, pointing
out that reputable bridal stores deal
only with manufacturers they trust,
and that lying may be counter
productive. For example, if the
bride has her heart set on a gown
that takes a long time to order, the
sales consultant may rule it out
because the delivery date cuts it too
close to the wedding.
What if the bride is in a rush?
Larger stores can often accommo
date last-minute bridal shoppers,
placing rush orders for gowns to
arrive in three to eight weeks. But
brides should expect to pay a sur
charge for this service.
Are there any cost-cutting ideas
for the bride-to-be on a tight bud
get? Many stores will have sample
dresses on sale, especially if a line
has been-discontinued. Another
option: ordering a dress in a less-
expensive fabric.
What if the bride's weight
changes before the wedding day?
Weight fluctuations (and brides on
diets) are common. Don't buy a
dress in a size you hope to be. If the
bride gains weight just before the
wedding and her dress no longer
fits, the shop may be able to get
extra material from the manu
facturer overnight.
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