This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal shop, Paramus, NJ.
Dazzling Diamonds: Wear diamonds as your jewelry, or incorporate them into accessories and even the décor around the venue. Diamonds conjure up magical visions of ice crystals…perfect for your winter wedding “personality”.
Coats?…✓Check!: Make sure your venue has a coat check, as nobody wants to lug around a bulky coat or even a wet one, from any wintery weather mix of snow, sleet, or icy rain. Also, have a fancy coat and layering clothing pieces for over your wedding gown when shooting photos outside.
WINTER WHIMSY
Hot Kisses: How about renting a photo booth for the night dressed up in mistletoe? Let the guests take pictures inside the booth with mistletoe backdrops on top of their heads as the custom set portrait to be taken in the booth…they will have no choice but to pose properly with sharing a kiss.
Dashing through the Snow: If you wished for snow on your wedding day and you got lucky with a full blanket of it (or a full on blizzard!), then your beautiful backdrop is set. But if the snow just won’t come to you, rent a snow machine and create your own winter wonderland. Let the décor of your reception speak the language of winter…maybe carved-out-of-ice designs and a martini luge can help in setting the wintery mood.
Welcome to wonderland
If you’re a couple who are thinking of tying the knot as the snow starts to fall.. Create a scene of what winter means to you, and take those elements and draw from the inspiration to use for creating your own memorable, winter wonderland wedding.
Hot cocoa…a blazing fireplace that roars with warmth…cozy candelight nights & crisp air days… all add a touch of enchantment that peak wedding season just doesn’t offer. Whether you have striking memories connected with the winter season, and want to associate your big day with it… or you just love the sparkle of the season…there’s a certain charm to a winter wedding that just can’t be denied, nor can be achieved in the spring or summer.
Marrying on a snowy night in December (or any freezing night of winter!) proposes an esthetic landscape that will absorb you & your jolly guests into it, leading you well on your way to a sparkling, whimsical, wintery wedding of wonderful…This magic of the season simply lends to a different kind of wedding magic.
“When we say goodbye December
Merry bells no longer chime
We’ll remember once upon a wintertime”…. And your guests will leave wonderstruck from exiting the pages of your fairytale storybook of your winter wedding to be remembered forever.
No matter how chilly it is outside, your wedding will be glowing and gleaming warm with love….
Why? Because…
“LOVE THAWS”- Disney’s Frozen.
“Only an act of true love
Can thaw a frozen heart.”
DISNEY’S FROZEN.
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*Bring some friends along with you… but a small group of 2-3 people to avoid an overwhelming number of differing opinions. Plus, some bridal stores may not even have the room capacity to fit your whole posse…so keep it small to keep it comfortable for everybody. Your bridesmaids would be best for some moral support. If not, just bring your favorite female family member…mom, grandma, godmother, aunt, etc. It’s important to pick a person, or people, whose advice you appreciate and style you admire most. You want somebody who truly supports, knows, and loves you, so their honest opinion of what you look best in is what you will trust most.
– TIP! : Make first time ventures to the bridal stores fun & free from expectations by bring a really great girlfriend with you. If you take the pressure off, you can enjoy it as an adventure as you begin to see what is out there. The “real” visits should be saved with your mom or whoever you plan to involve in the final decision making process. Do the groundwork, narrow down your preferences, and then proceed with a more defined idea of what you’re looking for…with giving yourself plenty of time to explore.
*Bring your flexibility along…your highest form of open-mindedness! Listen to your loved ones’ advice and be open to the possibilities that the store offers you. Most people who work in bridal shops are experts on their stock and what styles suit which body types, so stay open to what they have to offer you!
You may a have a certain style in mind…like a sultry fish tail gown, butmaybe that silk & simple princess cut dress that the sales assistant suggests looks ten times better on you. Maybe you’re trying to find a dress to “conceal” certain parts of your body, but you find a gown that celebrates your curves instead of downplaying them. The best looking gown will be one that accentuates your best assets.
Continue with Part 3 and Part 4
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Read Part 1 and Part 2 first
You should be clear from the start about what you know for sure you do notwant. But the whole point of the matter is to not be afraid to try on styles you might not have previously considered to be one of your options.
You may just surprise yourself about what you like and what your taste is…so if something catches your eye, or somebody surrounding you strongly suggests something, just try it on. It can’t hurt…and it can help a whole lot! And some of the most amazing dresses can even look awful on the hanger, but once you try it on your actual body…it can be a whole new story.
Make sure you really get what you want, but you have to try on different styles to get to this point so that by the time you try on “The One,” you will truly know for sure.
*Don’t deny your dignity….ever. If you ever feel uncomfortable or like your feelings are being ignored, then you owe it to yourself to say no and leave the appointment. Don’t ever let others’ stressful statements or energy affect you and escalate to an intensely stressful level. To avoid stress, listen to the advice of the shop assistant and use their expertise and knowledge to the extent you wish to use it, and never take it further than what you feel comfortable with.
Be clear and honest about who you are, and what you want and what you don’t want.
*Look back and keep track….let your camera (or camera phone) tag along into the dressing room with you. Having pictures of different dresses can help you remember all of what you tried on….and you could post some of your faves on your vision bridal board I referred to in the previous article. It will enable you to keep record on your bridal soul search journey towards your perfect gown.
(Do make sure with the shop that you are allowed to do this beforehand, as some stores may simply refuse to let you and restrict this in their policy for further reasons).
*Another “techie tip”: Utilize technology by incorporating video calling apps on your phone or iPad, such as FaceTime or Skype, into your dress shopping experience…especially to send and show to family members or friends who are not present at the time so you can receive instant feedback from them.
Read Part 4 next
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How to have a Winter Wedding (Part 4)
/in Articles /by Svetlana ZakharinaThis article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal shop, Paramus, NJ.
Dazzling Diamonds: Wear diamonds as your jewelry, or incorporate them into accessories and even the décor around the venue. Diamonds conjure up magical visions of ice crystals…perfect for your winter wedding “personality”.
Coats?…✓Check!: Make sure your venue has a coat check, as nobody wants to lug around a bulky coat or even a wet one, from any wintery weather mix of snow, sleet, or icy rain. Also, have a fancy coat and layering clothing pieces for over your wedding gown when shooting photos outside.
WINTER WHIMSY
Hot Kisses: How about renting a photo booth for the night dressed up in mistletoe? Let the guests take pictures inside the booth with mistletoe backdrops on top of their heads as the custom set portrait to be taken in the booth…they will have no choice but to pose properly with sharing a kiss.
Dashing through the Snow: If you wished for snow on your wedding day and you got lucky with a full blanket of it (or a full on blizzard!), then your beautiful backdrop is set. But if the snow just won’t come to you, rent a snow machine and create your own winter wonderland. Let the décor of your reception speak the language of winter…maybe carved-out-of-ice designs and a martini luge can help in setting the wintery mood.
Welcome to wonderland
If you’re a couple who are thinking of tying the knot as the snow starts to fall.. Create a scene of what winter means to you, and take those elements and draw from the inspiration to use for creating your own memorable, winter wonderland wedding.
Hot cocoa…a blazing fireplace that roars with warmth…cozy candelight nights & crisp air days… all add a touch of enchantment that peak wedding season just doesn’t offer. Whether you have striking memories connected with the winter season, and want to associate your big day with it… or you just love the sparkle of the season…there’s a certain charm to a winter wedding that just can’t be denied, nor can be achieved in the spring or summer.
Marrying on a snowy night in December (or any freezing night of winter!) proposes an esthetic landscape that will absorb you & your jolly guests into it, leading you well on your way to a sparkling, whimsical, wintery wedding of wonderful…This magic of the season simply lends to a different kind of wedding magic.
“When we say goodbye December
Merry bells no longer chime
We’ll remember once upon a wintertime”…. And your guests will leave wonderstruck from exiting the pages of your fairytale storybook of your winter wedding to be remembered forever.
No matter how chilly it is outside, your wedding will be glowing and gleaming warm with love….
Why? Because…
“LOVE THAWS”- Disney’s Frozen.
“Only an act of true love
Can thaw a frozen heart.”
DISNEY’S FROZEN.
How to shop for a wedding dress (Part 2)
/in Articles /by Svetlana ZakharinaRead Part 1 first
This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal shop, Paramus, NJ
*Bring some friends along with you… but a small group of 2-3 people to avoid an overwhelming number of differing opinions. Plus, some bridal stores may not even have the room capacity to fit your whole posse…so keep it small to keep it comfortable for everybody. Your bridesmaids would be best for some moral support. If not, just bring your favorite female family member…mom, grandma, godmother, aunt, etc. It’s important to pick a person, or people, whose advice you appreciate and style you admire most. You want somebody who truly supports, knows, and loves you, so their honest opinion of what you look best in is what you will trust most.
– TIP! : Make first time ventures to the bridal stores fun & free from expectations by bring a really great girlfriend with you. If you take the pressure off, you can enjoy it as an adventure as you begin to see what is out there. The “real” visits should be saved with your mom or whoever you plan to involve in the final decision making process. Do the groundwork, narrow down your preferences, and then proceed with a more defined idea of what you’re looking for…with giving yourself plenty of time to explore.
*Bring your flexibility along…your highest form of open-mindedness! Listen to your loved ones’ advice and be open to the possibilities that the store offers you. Most people who work in bridal shops are experts on their stock and what styles suit which body types, so stay open to what they have to offer you!
You may a have a certain style in mind…like a sultry fish tail gown, but maybe that silk & simple princess cut dress that the sales assistant suggests looks ten times better on you. Maybe you’re trying to find a dress to “conceal” certain parts of your body, but you find a gown that celebrates your curves instead of downplaying them. The best looking gown will be one that accentuates your best assets.
Continue with Part 3 and Part 4
How to shop for a wedding dress (Part 3)
/in Articles /by Svetlana ZakharinaThis article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal shop, Bergen County NJ
Read Part 1 and Part 2 first
You should be clear from the start about what you know for sure you do not want. But the whole point of the matter is to not be afraid to try on styles you might not have previously considered to be one of your options.
You may just surprise yourself about what you like and what your taste is…so if something catches your eye, or somebody surrounding you strongly suggests something, just try it on. It can’t hurt…and it can help a whole lot! And some of the most amazing dresses can even look awful on the hanger, but once you try it on your actual body…it can be a whole new story.
Make sure you really get what you want, but you have to try on different styles to get to this point so that by the time you try on “The One,” you will truly know for sure.
*Don’t deny your dignity….ever. If you ever feel uncomfortable or like your feelings are being ignored, then you owe it to yourself to say no and leave the appointment. Don’t ever let others’ stressful statements or energy affect you and escalate to an intensely stressful level. To avoid stress, listen to the advice of the shop assistant and use their expertise and knowledge to the extent you wish to use it, and never take it further than what you feel comfortable with.
Be clear and honest about who you are, and what you want and what you don’t want.
*Look back and keep track….let your camera (or camera phone) tag along into the dressing room with you. Having pictures of different dresses can help you remember all of what you tried on….and you could post some of your faves on your vision bridal board I referred to in the previous article. It will enable you to keep record on your bridal soul search journey towards your perfect gown.
(Do make sure with the shop that you are allowed to do this beforehand, as some stores may simply refuse to let you and restrict this in their policy for further reasons).
*Another “techie tip”: Utilize technology by incorporating video calling apps on your phone or iPad, such as FaceTime or Skype, into your dress shopping experience…especially to send and show to family members or friends who are not present at the time so you can receive instant feedback from them.
Read Part 4 next