This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop located in Paramus NJ Bergen County.
Some of you might like lots of stones and studs of the bridal dress. If you are considering a moderately priced bridal gown, be sure that the beads on the dress are sewn rather than glued on. Dresses with glued-on beads and sequences tend to fall off, as well as cannot be pressed, dry cleaned or steamed.
The quality, cut, make and size of the stones make a big difference in price and look. For example, the Lead Crystal is, by far, the most brilliant of rhinestones, for leaded glass transmits light better than glass without lead.
Rhinestones can be Machine Cut or Molded. Machine Cut Rhinestones are far more brilliant than molded rhinestones, but are far more expensive than molded glass rhinestones.
Rhinestones have their own size names and it could be very confusing to understand. Flat Back Rhinestones are sold by sizes preceded or succeeded by an SS number. (SS = Stone Size) There is NO relationship to millimeter in this number, in that 6SS or SS6 rhinestones are NOT 6mm in diameter! In general, the higher the SS number, the bigger the rhinestone’s diameter, and the more flash it will have .
Quality of rhinestones is determined by how and where they are made.
Swarovski offers 14 facets and 100 colors/treatments at this time. These stones are still best on the market.
Czech Preciosa was producing rhinestones of very high quality way before Swarovski was born. Their colors are great, their coating are every bit as good as Swarovski. The kicker here is the price! Preciosa runs about 20% less expensive than Swarovski.
China is now duplicating both Preciosa and Swarovski’s cuts! Those stones made of cheap glass, not lead crystal. Those who buy them get a very low price, but quality if is not there.
00Svetlana Zakharinahttps://aleanasbridal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/logo-300x138.pngSvetlana Zakharina2013-02-09 10:19:462015-12-03 15:53:09Be aware of glued-on beading
This article brought to you Aleana’s Bridal Shop Bergen County, NJ.
Read first Part 1
ONE DAY BEFORE: ONE DAY…Just ONE. This is most crucial part of the to-do list/tips for last minute because the day before, consists of all those last minute to-do’s that you can only do on…you guessed it…the day before! Two days before just wouldn’t fit because it’s the DAY before that makes sense to do all of the following:
*Go to mani and pedi appointment with your bridal girls and RELAX. Also, book a massage if you would like. Take a bath before you go get nails done…or after (but just watch your nails, you don’t want the color coming off while soaking in the tub!). This nail appointment and/or massage treatment will give you the last chance to relax with your girls before the chaos of the next day.
*Make sure the men go pick up their tuxes. Have them try it on while in the shop to ensure they don’t need last minute alternations.
*Put wedding rings and marriage license in a safe place.
*Set aside cash for tips/payments in marked envelopes for limo driver, and others who deserve a tip, and give them to a relative or trusted friend in the bridal party to hand out when the time calls for it.
*Give out bridal party gifts at the rehearsal dinner. Make sure people are being monitored so that the bridal party, and the bride and groom mostly!, do not drink too much- – NO HANGOVERS ON WEDDING DAY!
*Go for a mini-walk after the rehearsal to walk off the dinner. This will help clear your mind before bedtime.
*Do a meditation before bed. I call it, BRIDAL BEAUTY BREATHING: Do alternate nostril breathing where you close one nostril with your thumb, breathe through the other, then close off that nostril with your pointer finger, and exhale out the other. Repeat. Do this for a few minutes. It helps to bring equilibrium for a deeper meditation. As you sit and close your eyes to meditate, create visualizations…sort of like “dream building” for the next day: Create mental images of love and beauty, how you want to look in your wedding dress, how you wish the ceremony and reception to be. Play out everything in your head that you wish to happen. Creating mental images of the energy, mood, color, and feel for the general picture of the wedding day will attract that all to you tomorrow! You can even throw in some gentle yoga postures and stretching before the meditation. All of this will help you SLEEPpeacefully and awaken with a fresh face.
Read also Pat 4
Aleana’s Bridal Shop in the town of Paramus, NJ – Bergen County will help you design the dress of your dreams.
This article brought to you Aleana’s Bridal Shop Bergen County, NJ.
By Jaclyn Ianetti
The song that will be playing as you pace dreamily down the aisle is playing like a broken record over and over again in your head. The only time you need to hear this song is at the wedding. How to tune it out at such a stressful and crucial time? Pace yourself – -and get FOCUSED! You don’t want to miss doing these last few significant things as the big day approaches…
Tail SpinorTo Do?
Before you get caught in the tail spin of stress, try and catch yourself to stop and see what exactly it is that is stressing you out. One way of doing this (and probably the BEST way) is to make a list. Make friends with your notepad and use some sticky post-its as your new guidance. This helps you keep track of appointment timings and the zillion other things you have to do. In order to organize all of this, the timeline with tips offered below helps to let you know when you need to be making the last call for things to get done and crossing them off.
(Notice how you feel when you cross things off your list…it feeds that good type of stress hormone that your body pumps to keep you motivated in getting something accomplished. You feel empowered and productive with the swift cross of ink flooding over a “to do” that is equivalent to the sound of a sigh of relief.)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
YOUR LAST MINUTE LIST…before true love’s tick of the clock tower strikes at the time of the ceremony!
ONE MONTH BEFORE: You’ll want to confirm the appointment with hair stylists, make up artists, and whoever else would be part of the glamour team to transform you into a bride beaming with beauty on your special day! Book a facial and other date/time set-ups for skin maintenance (you don’t want to go on a date that is too close to the wedding day). Also, make sure to go for a trial run to test out different styles you were thinking about to see what makes just the right fit for you…and on you. Stick to a fitness regimen. Have a separate calendar for all dates/times to set aside for your personalized work-out agenda, including exercise classes. Exercising shouldn’t just primarily be to focus on your weight. Exercise is about energy…endorphins…feeling good. You want to feel your very best during this time in your life. And look it, as well!
Aleana’s Bridal Shop in the town of Paramus, NJ – Bergen County will help you design the dress of your dreams.
Be aware of glued-on beading
/in Articles /by Svetlana ZakharinaThis article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop located in Paramus NJ Bergen County.
Some of you might like lots of stones and studs of the bridal dress. If you are considering a moderately priced bridal gown, be sure that the beads on the dress are sewn rather than glued on. Dresses with glued-on beads and sequences tend to fall off, as well as cannot be pressed, dry cleaned or steamed.
The quality, cut, make and size of the stones make a big difference in price and look. For example, the Lead Crystal is, by far, the most brilliant of rhinestones, for leaded glass transmits light better than glass without lead.
Rhinestones can be Machine Cut or Molded. Machine Cut Rhinestones are far more brilliant than molded rhinestones, but are far more expensive than molded glass rhinestones.
Rhinestones have their own size names and it could be very confusing to understand. Flat Back Rhinestones are sold by sizes preceded or succeeded by an SS number. (SS = Stone Size) There is NO relationship to millimeter in this number, in that 6SS or SS6 rhinestones are NOT 6mm in diameter! In general, the higher the SS number, the bigger the rhinestone’s diameter, and the more flash it will have .
Quality of rhinestones is determined by how and where they are made.
Swarovski offers 14 facets and 100 colors/treatments at this time. These stones are still best on the market.
Czech Preciosa was producing rhinestones of very high quality way before Swarovski was born. Their colors are great, their coating are every bit as good as Swarovski. The kicker here is the price! Preciosa runs about 20% less expensive than Swarovski.
China is now duplicating both Preciosa and Swarovski’s cuts! Those stones made of cheap glass, not lead crystal. Those who buy them get a very low price, but quality if is not there.
Wedding Last Minute To-Do Tips (Part 3)
/in Articles /by Svetlana ZakharinaThis article brought to you Aleana’s Bridal Shop Bergen County, NJ.
Read first Part 1
ONE DAY BEFORE: ONE DAY…Just ONE. This is most crucial part of the to-do list/tips for last minute because the day before, consists of all those last minute to-do’s that you can only do on…you guessed it…the day before! Two days before just wouldn’t fit because it’s the DAY before that makes sense to do all of the following:
*Go to mani and pedi appointment with your bridal girls and RELAX. Also, book a massage if you would like. Take a bath before you go get nails done…or after (but just watch your nails, you don’t want the color coming off while soaking in the tub!). This nail appointment and/or massage treatment will give you the last chance to relax with your girls before the chaos of the next day.
*Make sure the men go pick up their tuxes. Have them try it on while in the shop to ensure they don’t need last minute alternations.
*Put wedding rings and marriage license in a safe place.
*Set aside cash for tips/payments in marked envelopes for limo driver, and others who deserve a tip, and give them to a relative or trusted friend in the bridal party to hand out when the time calls for it.
*Give out bridal party gifts at the rehearsal dinner. Make sure people are being monitored so that the bridal party, and the bride and groom mostly!, do not drink too much- – NO HANGOVERS ON WEDDING DAY!
*Go for a mini-walk after the rehearsal to walk off the dinner. This will help clear your mind before bedtime.
*Do a meditation before bed. I call it, BRIDAL BEAUTY BREATHING: Do alternate nostril breathing where you close one nostril with your thumb, breathe through the other, then close off that nostril with your pointer finger, and exhale out the other. Repeat. Do this for a few minutes. It helps to bring equilibrium for a deeper meditation. As you sit and close your eyes to meditate, create visualizations…sort of like “dream building” for the next day: Create mental images of love and beauty, how you want to look in your wedding dress, how you wish the ceremony and reception to be. Play out everything in your head that you wish to happen. Creating mental images of the energy, mood, color, and feel for the general picture of the wedding day will attract that all to you tomorrow! You can even throw in some gentle yoga postures and stretching before the meditation. All of this will help you SLEEP peacefully and awaken with a fresh face.
Read also Pat 4
Aleana’s Bridal Shop in the town of Paramus, NJ – Bergen County will help you design the dress of your dreams.
Wedding Last Minute To-Do Tips (Part 1)
/in Articles /by Svetlana ZakharinaThis article brought to you Aleana’s Bridal Shop Bergen County, NJ.
By Jaclyn Ianetti
The song that will be playing as you pace dreamily down the aisle is playing like a broken record over and over again in your head. The only time you need to hear this song is at the wedding. How to tune it out at such a stressful and crucial time? Pace yourself – -and get FOCUSED! You don’t want to miss doing these last few significant things as the big day approaches…
Tail Spin or To Do?
Before you get caught in the tail spin of stress, try and catch yourself to stop and see what exactly it is that is stressing you out. One way of doing this (and probably the BEST way) is to make a list. Make friends with your notepad and use some sticky post-its as your new guidance. This helps you keep track of appointment timings and the zillion other things you have to do. In order to organize all of this, the timeline with tips offered below helps to let you know when you need to be making the last call for things to get done and crossing them off.
(Notice how you feel when you cross things off your list…it feeds that good type of stress hormone that your body pumps to keep you motivated in getting something accomplished. You feel empowered and productive with the swift cross of ink flooding over a “to do” that is equivalent to the sound of a sigh of relief.)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
YOUR LAST MINUTE LIST…before true love’s tick of the clock tower strikes at the time of the ceremony!
ONE MONTH BEFORE: You’ll want to confirm the appointment with hair stylists, make up artists, and whoever else would be part of the glamour team to transform you into a bride beaming with beauty on your special day! Book a facial and other date/time set-ups for skin maintenance (you don’t want to go on a date that is too close to the wedding day). Also, make sure to go for a trial run to test out different styles you were thinking about to see what makes just the right fit for you…and on you. Stick to a fitness regimen. Have a separate calendar for all dates/times to set aside for your personalized work-out agenda, including exercise classes. Exercising shouldn’t just primarily be to focus on your weight. Exercise is about energy…endorphins…feeling good. You want to feel your very best during this time in your life. And look it, as well!
Aleana’s Bridal Shop in the town of Paramus, NJ – Bergen County will help you design the dress of your dreams.