This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop NJ By Jaclyn Ianetti This is more so about being prepared for your bridal fittings and what to bring along with you…the tangible and the intangible…so your overall experience on the hunt for a dress is less stressful. What to bring to bridal fittings: *First […]
This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal. Read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 first Menu Muse Try to reflect the mood of your day in your choice of food to give a sense of continuity. Delicate foods such as olives, cheeses, & tarts would suit a sophisticated wedding well, whereas comfort foods and doughnuts […]
This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal. Read Part 1 and Part 2 first Balanced vs. “Bloated or Barren” Never leave guests for more than two-three hours without food at a maximum (This is also the key to avoid dreaded drunken behavior on behalf of anybody). Equally to this point, you don’t want to overdo […]
This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal. Read Part 1 first Selective Servings In the most traditional version, a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres is preceded by a seated dinner of three courses: The first course is typically an artfully arranged plate of appetizer-friendly foods. The main entree usually includes a meat or fish, […]
By Jaclyn Ianetti How do you choose the right meal menu for your guests to enjoy at your wedding? Some of your guests may not be picky at all, while others may be vegetarians; your cousin is a vegan, your friend a diabetic, and so on. It would be completely overwhelming trying to please everybody […]
This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal store, Bergen County, NJ What’s new for the upcoming season? Silhouettes: Regarding the Silhouettes, trends in the bridal industry have taken a more elegant and minimalistic turn. On the runway, minimal wedding gowns with elegant lines that accentuate the figure are becoming quite popular in the Spring […]
This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal store, Bergen County, NJ Read Part 1 first Color: A popular and unusual trend for spring/ summer 2014 is the use of pale colored fabrics. The use of the different colors is sure an alternative to the traditional white or ivory gown. Pale yellows, light peach, and […]
By Jaclyn Ianetti Bridal Gown…Check! ✓ Doesn’t that look…and sound…a whole lot like how a “chore” would? Instead of treating your dress as a chore to be checked off your “To-Do List,” embrace it as an experience to be enjoyed. After all, your dress is the one thing that shouldn’t feel like a job hunt […]
Read Part 1 first STYLE YOUR SELF : Signature Style Let’s face it, there are an overwhelming variety of styles to choose from, and when is the last time you ever worn anything even similar to a bridal gown in your life? It’s not like you dress up like Cinderella in a white ball gown […]
Read Part 1 and Part 2 first Make an appointment at a store that catches your eye and heart when you’re ready to try gowns on. While there’s nothing wrong with popping into a bridal shop, you will have a better opportunity (and experience!) for trying anything on when people are available to assist you […]
