Design your own wedding dress, why not? Of course you have lots of different options when it comes to finding wedding dresses, but did you ever think to design your own wedding dress? Most brides would scoff at this idea, especially if they have no previous design or craft skills.

However, you actually do not need any sort of special talent in order to design your own wedding dress, and so if this idea interests you, then you will want to read on to find out more.

How to Design Your Own Wedding Dress

Choose a Styler
The first step is to find a designer that is going to work with you. The best idea is to make this the first thing you do because then they will be there to help you along every step of the way. You are going to need to start off by telling them what kind of style you are looking for: modern, elegant, classy, sexy, traditional, and so on.

In order to help you out here you may want to visit a few different bridal shops, and bring the designer along with you if you can, so that you can help to determine what styles look best on you and help you to come up with some really great ideas for your own gown. (more…)

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What are the questions to ask your wedding florist? If you are planning to have the ceremony at a church, the reception and evening party at a different location this will result in you requiring two sets of wedding flowers. It may be worth seeing if you get them moved by the florist or by a relative on the day. If you are planning to have the ceremony at a church, the reception in one venue and the evening reception in another place this means you are going to require three different sets of flowers instead of the two.

Or if your budget is quite large check with your florist to see if they can supply the flowers for two or three of the venues which means you will be surrounded by the same theme of your chosen wedding flowers all day long which will make a very happy memory and your photographs will also reflect this effort.

The florist being reliable is a big issue on your special day the last thing you need to worried about is whether the florist is going to turn up. You should look out for testimonials from previous clients all good florists should have them. (more…)

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Etiquette of Wedding Table

Wedding day is your special day. Whether you’re seated front and center at the bridal table or relegated to the last table outpost in the ballroom, you’ll need to practice good table etiquette on this special day. The basis of all good table manners is a kind thoughfulness for others whether you’re eating at home or in public. Knowledge of these formal rules of table courtesy will help anyone be more considerate of others, and so be at ease at any food gathering.

Basics Etiquette

Sit up straight and do not lounge at the table. Keep elbows at your side, not resting on the table while eating. Be respectful of the personal eating space of others at the table.

Ask to have something you wish passed to you. If ignored and you must reach and can do it without too much disturbance, stand up from your chair slightly, say “excuse me” for this etiquette breach, then reach for the item. Should you tip over a glass of water or wine in the process, apologize to those at table and use your napkin to cover the spill. Don’t attempt to clean it up. Call for assistance from the wait staff.

Eat slowly and quietly. Never appear greedy. Never hold food on the fork while talking. Having once picked it up, eat a morsel promptly. If food or drink is too hot, let it stand until cooler. Never blow on it. Do not drink or talk while you have food in your mouth. (more…)

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