The sounds of wedding bells are just around the corner…and that’s all your loved ones seem to hear. But you?- you hear something a bit more heavy than the lighthearted jingle everybody else seems to be enthralled in. What is it exactly that is preventing you from enjoying these enchanting vibes?PRESSURE!
A time-out from the rainbows and beautiful butterflies that are fluttering around your wedding daze, the pressures a bride feels to look her best on the day of the wedding is a real emotion that is often overlooked. The bridal industry puts a ton of pressure on brides to look their best on their wedding day. This extreme pressure is a universal feeling that ALL brides can identify with.You are filled with excitement for the day of your wedding to finally arrive, yet you also cannot wait for it to be over so that you are relieved from all of the pressure that leads up to this day! The anticipation of the entire journey to your wedding day can create a subconscious feeling to rush the process.
Once the day is here, the pressure to look your best is off, right? But you don’t want to miss something valuable in the journey along the way. It is a journey towards love. And love should never be rushed. Let the famous quote of “Love is patient, love is kind” replay in your head every time you find yourself secretly wishing for the day to just come already. Why do you want the day to come so quickly? Perhaps all of the pressure is the main culprit behind those feelings, which are sometimes subliminal and other times, thought out. Be conscious of your emotions, and stay aware to how you are feeling. As you do with love, be patient and kind with yourself, and your journey towards the wedding day.
JITTER TO BITTER
Wedding day jitters won’t necessarily turn you bitter, but they can surprise you with a full range of moods consuming your head and heart, affecting your self-esteem. Your sensitivity is heightened during this precious time in your life, and you can find yourself reacting emotionally in ways you may never have expressed before. You are passionate about everything that has to do with your wedding and how you will look. So, as you see, what you are passionate about sometimes creates pressure, because you want everything to be perfect.
Every bride is trying to lose 10 pounds, get in shape, or is generally worrying about how she’ll look on her wedding day. It seems almost impossible to escape the magazines and the models in them; because they are everywhere you look. The bridal industry showcases uber-thin models in gorgeous gowns and even wedding websites’ sections are dedicated to headlines such as “Drop 10 pounds before your wedding!,” “Tone and slim your thighs!,” etc. The fitness industry has even expanded to including “bridal boot camps.” The worst part of the pressure, though, is the one you will put on yourself, because your eyes are flooded with images and articles that you keep seeing on wedding websites and in wedding magazines. You feel you have to be perfect.
Read more in Part 2 and Part 3
This article is brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop located in the town of Paramus, NJ – Bergen County.
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What do you love about your spouse?
Create love notes together or alone, as reminders & keepsakes of what has made you fall in love with the man you chose to be your husband.
Store these love notes in your treasure chest: notes compiled in a book, photo/note album, wooden box, a spot on the table each morning to show your husband your love for him each day or on special occasions, or simply inside your heart. Your treasure chest, whether tangible or intangible, is your heart’s realizations, unlocked.
These heartfelt quotes can be apart of your love note collection if you choose:
“Whatever souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” – Emily Bronte
“There are three things that last: faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love” – I Corinthians 13:13
“Two human loves make one divine.”
– ***Elizabeth Barrett Browning
“I have spread my dreams beneath your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.”
– ***W.B. Yeats
“He is blessed in love alone,
Who loves for years and loves but one.”
– Sir A. Hunt
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – A Wish for the future with the man you chose
Your very own… “Wish Tree of Love”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Hope” is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –”
– Emily Dickinson
“Sit by me, my beloved, and listen to my heart; smile, for your happiness is a symbol of our future.”
– Kahlil Gibran
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
You made many commitments so far, now what about one towards the ambitions, hopes & dreams of your future? Do you and your husband want the same things? How much do you know about your partner’s vision of the future? Are you able to chat openly about where you see yourselves in five years, ten years time? You should be able to talk openly and freely about this with him. Issues should not be overlooked as couples embark on their new life together. Talk about what matters to you both!
Below are some starting points, whether you know the answers to them right now or not, it’s ok…what matters is your honesty.
Children: Many people assume that getting married means having children sometime in the future, while others see having a family as only a possible consequence. If having a child is a given for you make sure that your partner is aware of how much this matters to you. Research shows it is really important for couples to share views on having children. What are your memories of childhood? Thoughts around having one child or a big family? If either of you have children from previous relationships what issues does this raise for both of you?
Extended family:How involved would you want them to be? Things you would like to replicate from your own upbringing and things you would want to avoid?
A Home : What did home mean to you growing up? How important is it to be near family and friends? Do you see yourself settling in one area or moving around? How important is a nice home to you? Where do you want to live?
Career: ? Your job and home coincide, and the location of one will absolutely influence the other! What work do you do and why? Self-employed? Employed? Balancing work with home life? Ideal job and why? Which matters most – pay or doing a job you love? How ambitious are you? What motivates you?
Life together and apart: The importance of your social life; how much time will you spend together as a couple, how much time apart? Quality of time spent together? Shared activities and separate hobbies? What certain interests and hobbies signify for you? Travel plans and dreams?
Write down and share with your partner or save for a later time some practical goals as well as your big dreams and fantasies…these show you your passions. Your dreams are real…and your hopes are just your heart speaking its’ honesty. . .
This article is brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop located in the town of Paramus, NJ – Bergen County.
Photo credit to Ritarosephotography.com
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Personality: You are independence personified, Aqua girl. Unconventional, unique, and willing to stick to your guns – especially in the face of adversity; these traits make you a great debater and a clear thinker, and therefore a valuable friend. You lean toward the eclectic and are possibly even cluttered, in home and hearth, but everything you own is beautiful and high quality. Aquarius is the sign of friendship and humanity. You’re the girl next door, everyone’s best friend who loves animals, hates cruelty and always defends the underdog. Although you can be popular and blend into the crowd, you are by no means traditional. You’re the zodiac’s most futuristic and forward-thinking sign, have a bit of a rebellious nature, and whose weird ways and silly, quirky personality have your loved ones always coming back for more.
Style: Bohemian BFF…Unruly Rebel. You are indie-artsy, but are careful not to follow the major trends unless you really love the look. You lean toward clean lines and eye-catching pieces in silver, turquoise, and rich blues. Often, it’s the outfits you throw on in a rush that end up receiving the most compliments; not paying attention to detail works for you. You loveflower power looks from the 1960’s, but can also rock ultra-modern styles and the latest trends. You’re not afraid to shock people with a blast of color, an out-there trend or a controversial T-shirt. Quirky pieces with a futuristic bent express your individuality and keep you from blending into the crowd.
Your eccentric side comes out through your style and you can simply make a statement with your hairstyle.
Your Dream Dress/ Wedding Dress Horoscope: Unconventional and fun, Aquarian brides favor geometrical and asymmetrical cuts and have a distinctly modern taste that runs from delicate to bold. As an air sign, you like to turn heads and make a statement. As an independent thinker, Aquarian brides may mix and match different styles. An Aquarius is known to reject the idea of a traditional gown and go with a trendy style. From a wispy off-the-shoulder sheath to a sleek A-line with a halter neck, you want a dress that is sophisticated, yet bold and whimsical. Your wedding gown will be elegant yet unique, classic yet intriguing. A gown with geometric shape and unusual but amazingly beautiful back detail is a dress that has got Aquarius style covered. Your family and friends will love the front of your dress made of tiny ruffles or layers of feathers, and a bodice that fits like a glove. But once they turn around, and see a surprise twist of detailing on opposite side, they will marvel at the back. Get creative with your accessories: a striking stone necklace or a pill box hat with bird-cage veil will upgrade your look to sensational.
Style icon who shares your sign: Zsa Zsa Gabor
Aqua seductresses: Farrah Fawcett, Jennifer Aniston, Paris Hilton, Lauren Conrad
This article is brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop located in the town of Paramus, NJ – Bergen County. We will help you design the dress of your dreams. Please schedule your first appointment at Aleana’s Bridal Shop in Paramus, NJ or call (201) 444-1500.
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Journey of wedding day preparation (Part 1)
/in Articles /by Svetlana Zakharinaby Jaclyn Ianetti
“We understand what you feel”
The sounds of wedding bells are just around the corner…and that’s all your loved ones seem to hear. But you?- you hear something a bit more heavy than the lighthearted jingle everybody else seems to be enthralled in. What is it exactly that is preventing you from enjoying these enchanting vibes? PRESSURE!
A time-out from the rainbows and beautiful butterflies that are fluttering around your wedding daze, the pressures a bride feels to look her best on the day of the wedding is a real emotion that is often overlooked. The bridal industry puts a ton of pressure on brides to look their best on their wedding day. This extreme pressure is a universal feeling that ALL brides can identify with. You are filled with excitement for the day of your wedding to finally arrive, yet you also cannot wait for it to be over so that you are relieved from all of the pressure that leads up to this day! The anticipation of the entire journey to your wedding day can create a subconscious feeling to rush the process.
Once the day is here, the pressure to look your best is off, right? But you don’t want to miss something valuable in the journey along the way. It is a journey towards love. And love should never be rushed. Let the famous quote of “Love is patient, love is kind” replay in your head every time you find yourself secretly wishing for the day to just come already. Why do you want the day to come so quickly? Perhaps all of the pressure is the main culprit behind those feelings, which are sometimes subliminal and other times, thought out. Be conscious of your emotions, and stay aware to how you are feeling. As you do with love, be patient and kind with yourself, and your journey towards the wedding day.
JITTER TO BITTER
Wedding day jitters won’t necessarily turn you bitter, but they can surprise you with a full range of moods consuming your head and heart, affecting your self-esteem. Your sensitivity is heightened during this precious time in your life, and you can find yourself reacting emotionally in ways you may never have expressed before. You are passionate about everything that has to do with your wedding and how you will look. So, as you see, what you are passionate about sometimes creates pressure, because you want everything to be perfect.
Every bride is trying to lose 10 pounds, get in shape, or is generally worrying about how she’ll look on her wedding day. It seems almost impossible to escape the magazines and the models in them; because they are everywhere you look. The bridal industry showcases uber-thin models in gorgeous gowns and even wedding websites’ sections are dedicated to headlines such as “Drop 10 pounds before your wedding!,” “Tone and slim your thighs!,” etc. The fitness industry has even expanded to including “bridal boot camps.” The worst part of the pressure, though, is the one you will put on yourself, because your eyes are flooded with images and articles that you keep seeing on wedding websites and in wedding magazines. You feel you have to be perfect.
Read more in Part 2 and Part 3
This article is brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop located in the town of Paramus, NJ – Bergen County.
Bride’s wish list (part 2)
/in Articles /by Svetlana ZakharinaRead first : Part 1
What do you love about your spouse?
Create love notes together or alone, as reminders & keepsakes of what has made you fall in love with the man you chose to be your husband.
Store these love notes in your treasure chest: notes compiled in a book, photo/note album, wooden box, a spot on the table each morning to show your husband your love for him each day or on special occasions, or simply inside your heart. Your treasure chest, whether tangible or intangible, is your heart’s realizations, unlocked.
These heartfelt quotes can be apart of your love note collection if you choose:
“Whatever souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”
– Emily Bronte
“There are three things that last: faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love” – I Corinthians 13:13
“Two human loves make one divine.”
– ***Elizabeth Barrett Browning
“I have spread my dreams beneath your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.”
– ***W.B. Yeats
“He is blessed in love alone,
Who loves for years and loves but one.”
– Sir A. Hunt
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
A Wish for the future with the man you chose
Your very own… “Wish Tree of Love”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Hope” is the thing with feathers –
That perches in the soul –”
– Emily Dickinson
“Sit by me, my beloved, and listen to my heart; smile, for your happiness is a symbol of our future.”
– Kahlil Gibran
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
You made many commitments so far, now what about one towards the ambitions, hopes & dreams of your future? Do you and your husband want the same things? How much do you know about your partner’s vision of the future? Are you able to chat openly about where you see yourselves in five years, ten years time? You should be able to talk openly and freely about this with him. Issues should not be overlooked as couples embark on their new life together. Talk about what matters to you both!
Below are some starting points, whether you know the answers to them right now or not, it’s ok…what matters is your honesty.
Children: Many people assume that getting married means having children sometime in the future, while others see having a family as only a possible consequence. If having a child is a given for you make sure that your partner is aware of how much this matters to you. Research shows it is really important for couples to share views on having children. What are your memories of childhood? Thoughts around having one child or a big family? If either of you have children from previous relationships what issues does this raise for both of you?
Extended family: How involved would you want them to be? Things you would like to replicate from your own upbringing and things you would want to avoid?
A Home : What did home mean to you growing up? How important is it to be near family and friends? Do you see yourself settling in one area or moving around? How important is a nice home to you? Where do you want to live?
Career: ? Your job and home coincide, and the location of one will absolutely influence the other! What work do you do and why? Self-employed? Employed? Balancing work with home life? Ideal job and why? Which matters most – pay or doing a job you love? How ambitious are you? What motivates you?
Life together and apart: The importance of your social life; how much time will you spend together as a couple, how much time apart? Quality of time spent together? Shared activities and separate hobbies? What certain interests and hobbies signify for you? Travel plans and dreams?
Write down and share with your partner or save for a later time some practical goals as well as your big dreams and fantasies…these show you your passions. Your dreams are real…and your hopes are just your heart speaking its’ honesty. . .
This article is brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop located in the town of Paramus, NJ – Bergen County.
Photo credit to Ritarosephotography.com
Wedding gown for Aquarius (Jan 21– Feb 19) The Retro Rebel
/in Articles /by Svetlana ZakharinaPersonality: You are independence personified, Aqua girl. Unconventional, unique, and willing to stick to your guns – especially in the face of adversity; these traits make you a great debater and a clear thinker, and therefore a valuable friend. You lean toward the eclectic and are possibly even cluttered, in home and hearth, but everything you own is beautiful and high quality. Aquarius is the sign of friendship and humanity. You’re the girl next door, everyone’s best friend who loves animals, hates cruelty and always defends the underdog. Although you can be popular and blend into the crowd, you are by no means traditional. You’re the zodiac’s most futuristic and forward-thinking sign, have a bit of a rebellious nature, and whose weird ways and silly, quirky personality have your loved ones always coming back for more.
Style: Bohemian BFF…Unruly Rebel. You are indie-artsy, but are careful not to follow the major trends unless you really love the look. You lean toward clean lines and eye-catching pieces in silver, turquoise, and rich blues. Often, it’s the outfits you throw on in a rush that end up receiving the most compliments; not paying attention to detail works for you. You love flower power looks from the 1960’s, but can also rock ultra-modern styles and the latest trends. You’re not afraid to shock people with a blast of color, an out-there trend or a controversial T-shirt. Quirky pieces with a futuristic bent express your individuality and keep you from blending into the crowd.
Your eccentric side comes out through your style and you can simply make a statement with your hairstyle.
Your Dream Dress/ Wedding Dress Horoscope: Unconventional and fun, Aquarian brides favor geometrical and asymmetrical cuts and have a distinctly modern taste that runs from delicate to bold. As an air sign, you like to turn heads and make a statement. As an independent thinker, Aquarian brides may mix and match different styles. An Aquarius is known to reject the idea of a traditional gown and go with a trendy style. From a wispy off-the-shoulder sheath to a sleek A-line with a halter neck, you want a dress that is sophisticated, yet bold and whimsical. Your wedding gown will be elegant yet unique, classic yet intriguing. A gown with geometric shape and unusual but amazingly beautiful back detail is a dress that has got Aquarius style covered. Your family and friends will love the front of your dress made of tiny ruffles or layers of feathers, and a bodice that fits like a glove. But once they turn around, and see a surprise twist of detailing on opposite side, they will marvel at the back. Get creative with your accessories: a striking stone necklace or a pill box hat with bird-cage veil will upgrade your look to sensational.
Style icon who shares your sign: Zsa Zsa Gabor
Aqua seductresses: Farrah Fawcett, Jennifer Aniston, Paris Hilton, Lauren Conrad
This article is brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop located in the town of Paramus, NJ – Bergen County. We will help you design the dress of your dreams. Please schedule your first appointment at Aleana’s Bridal Shop in Paramus, NJ or call (201) 444-1500.