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February 19, 2010

Some Basics of Choosing Flower Girl Dresses

Filed under: Blue Dresses, Cheap Dresses, Color, Flower Girl Dresses, Ivory Dresses, Purple Dresses, Red Dresses — Tags: , , , , , , — Rachel @ 4:52 pm

There are many things to consider when selecting a flower girl dress for your wedding, such as the age and height of the flower girl, wedding colors, dress length, dress style, and so forth. Shopping for a flower girl dress is the ultimate in playing dolls, except your doll isn’t a toy it’s a real live little girl. It’s important to keep this experience as simple and easy as possible so we can spend our energy on the quality of the event and not worry about the confusing little details.

Flower Girl Dresses come in a few specialty fabrics, including Organza, Satin, silk, Taffeta, Tulle and etc. The most common fabrics are rich in shimmer, sparkle, and luster.

Flower girl dresses are made of two parts - the bodice and the skirt. The bodice is the upper portion of the dress from the neckline and shoulders to the waistline, or just above the waistline, depending on the dress. The skirt is the bottom portion of the dress. There are different styles of both sections, and varying combinations using these styles.

There are some flower girl dresses that are designed to look like princess dresses. These often have a full skirt with lots of frills, lace, beads, flowers, or ribbons. Skirts with pleats may not sound typical of flower girl dresses, but they are actually very pretty, especially the longer, box-pleated skirts. Pleated skirts are not as full as the princess-type skirts, but can still be very decorative. Another type is called Gathered, Pulled, Puffed, and Scattered!  With this type of dress, the skirt’s upper layer of cloth, satin, or lace is gathered at the hemline and/or at certain points throughout, and then pulled and puffed at these points. This gives a semi-wrinkled look. With scattered flowers or roses at the gathered points, this style creates a dashing look for the flower girl! Pick-Up Skirt is often used on a full or a-line skirt. Pieces of fabric are gathered at the hemline, allowing other parts to drape in a curve around the hemline of the skirt.

As the color, white flower girl dresses represent purity, innocence and virginity; as white is a neutral color which will compliment the majority of choices in wedding flowers, bridesmaid dresses and the groom’s attire.  Blue flower girl dresses are associated with calm, tranquility and faithfulness. The color blue is also often associated with water, so a blue wedding dress might be appropriate for a beach or waterside wedding. And ivory flower girl dresses become popular following the fashion for white wedding dresses.  Purple flower girl dresses are also good choices because the color of purple represents honor and courage. Red flower girl dresses symbolize joy and luck.

Flower girl dresses can also come with jackets, gloves, shawls, and other items to complete the outfit. When choosing a flower girl dress, consider the styles of other dresses being worn in the wedding. The flower girl dress can be unique in design, but should complement all the other dresses as well as the wedding colors.

You can use online resources to see photos of flower girl dresses and to get an idea of what styles are available. There are many children’s boutiques or online stores that sell kids’ special occasion clothing where you can view and purchase good and cheap flower girl dresses. Having just the right flower girl and flower girl dress will add that special touch to your wedding!

February 4, 2010

Quinceanera - Celebrations and Dresses

Filed under: Champagne Dresses, Cheap Dresses, Color, Ivory Dresses, Pink Dresses, Quinceanera Dresses — Tags: , , , , , — Rachel @ 2:34 am

The term “Quinceanera” refers to “Quince Anos” meaning fifteen years and so it is that girls of 15 years of age receive a Quinceanera celebration to celebrate their coming of age from child hood to maturity and womanhood. Quinceanera in Hispanic culture is a rite of passage for a girl that is so important that some families save for this occasion from the day the girl is born. The party should be done in style since its purpose is to celebrate the transition from childhood to womanhood.

Quinceaneras are strongly held Latino cultural traditions designed to celebrate a young woman’s maturity, like an American sweet sixteen or a Jewish bat mitzvah. The customs of Quinceanera vary from one country to another country. In the United States, the festivities involve mixtures of different cultures and languages. Much like a sweet sixteen bash, traditional party events take place. Along with the traditional clothing and customs, contemporary dancing is also common. These customs are especially essential when it comes to finding the ideal Quinceanera dress.

The event is a family and community affair and is full of symbolic gestures and acts to denote the change from child to woman. The Quinceanera may enter the church for the mass in the flat shoes of a child at the beginning of the celebration, but by the end of the fiesta ceremony will have been crowned a woman and will have changed her flat shoes for high heels.

The most important part of each celebration is the gowns of Quinceanera. On their birthdays, young women wear these gowns to reveal their beauty, poise, purity, and maturity. In similar words, every young lady should feel and looks like a princess. A Quinceanera celebration is just like a wedding in this way. The young lady accomplishes her coming-out experience with an attention grabbing dress. She must find a dress that is perfect for her, so that she feels special and stands out. Many times this means planning ahead by selecting a dress early and taking care of fittings and gown adjustments well before the Quinceanera.

Traditionally people choose white quinceanera dresses or pink quinceanera dresses. Today’s Quinceanera can pick the maker and the color of her dress. Keeping this is mind, the dress makers of the sweet 15 dresses design them in every color of the rainbow, which gives the birthday girl more choices and makes even more memories of the night.

Every woman in this world wishes to have the very stunning looks and thus leaves no stone unturned to have the bewitching looks. So when it comes to selecting the quinceanera outfits for the jubilation the motive of turning out to be drop-dread gorgeous becomes more significant. Thus you are well advised to go through different colors which can enhance your unique loveliness and thus aid you becoming prettifying. As far as the traditional colors for the quinceanera muumuus are concerned they are white and pink. But if some other colored dress is flattering you exceptionally well then no need to stick to traditions and can even defy if it’s worth it. There are many choices, ivory quinceanera dresses; gold quinceanera dresses and champagne quinceanera dresses all are available. You can find cheap quinceanera dresses online, but prior to purchasing online, learn more about their delivery times. Make sure that all potential problems contain enough time in between to be fixed.

Planning a Quinceanera can really be exciting and challenging, but careful preparation goes with it. In order to save money, online shopping should be preferred and planning should be completed several months in advance. Don’t forget that this commemorates the first arrival of adulthood for the young lady, so make sure that each aspect of the celebration is as unique and special as the girl herself.

January 30, 2010

Questions About Mother Of the Bride Dresses

Filed under: Brown Dresses, Champagne Dresses, Color, Green Dresses, Mother of The Bride Dresses, Pink Dresses, Purple Dresses — Tags: , , , , , — Rachel @ 6:26 am

Could the mother of the bride dress the similar color as to the bridesmaid dress? Or is it better to use a complementary color rather than a different shade of the same color?  –Try to get something coordinating or complimentary rather than a similar color in another shade.

If the bridesmaids are wearing floor length dresses, must the mother of the bride wear the same length dress or can the mother of the bride wear something like a cocktail dress, sort of short dress? –Mother of the bride dresses should be in the same formality as the bridesmaids. And tea length might be a better “in between” choice.

For example, if you are having an evening summer wedding and your bridesmaids are wearing a coral/pink color, what color would be appropriate for the mother of the bride dresses?  –Champagne mother of the bride dresses seems to be a safe bet when in doubt. Then there are shades of taupe and some shades of green. You need to consider the mom’s and their skin tones too. In addition to Champagne, you can try soft butter yellow mother of the bride dresses and very light turquoise as well as very light sage green mother of the bride dresses. These colors would work wonderfully around coral/pink.

What colors would be appropriate for a June wedding?  –”Summery” colors are usually much lighter and more delicate, such as light pink mother of the bride dresses and light purple mother of the bride dresses. Take her along when dress-shopping for yourself (if possible) and seek advice of an experienced sales person at the dress shop.

As a fall wedding, if bridesmaid’s dresses are a deep wine color, would it be appropriate for the mother of the bride to wear a pink colored dress that is the same formality as the bridesmaids?  –Pink is a bit too “Summery” a color for the fall. Would you consider going for deep Bronze or Pewter tones, for instance brown mother of the bride dresses? They will look totally fantastic in photos against deep wine color.

Is it appropriate to wear black on wedding?  –It is totally appropriate to wear black. You might want to add a bit of “sparkle” to your outfit, like beading etc., but color-wise, it is totally OK!

January 29, 2010

Flower Girl Dresses with More Colors than Just White

Filed under: Brown Dresses, Color, Flower Girl Dresses, Green Dresses, Ivory Dresses, Yellow Dresses — Tags: , , , , — Rachel @ 9:20 am

When most brides choose to buy flower girl dresses that are no different from one another for the sake of convenience and continuity, that doesn’t mean a few quick touches to differentiate one girl’s gown from another’s can’t be employed. If your young ladies-in-waiting are hoping for a way to choose right dresses, consider the following suggestions on how to personalize identical flower girl dresses for a few quick and simple ideas.

White or ivory flower girl dresses are the majority accomplished and popular (always coordinated with the color of the Bride’s gown).  There are lots of alternatives as the following:
–A white or ivory dress and add a long stripe worn rotund waist in a color close to the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses.  It may be possible to order extra fabric from the company where you order the bridesmaids’ dresses to have sashes made up. Or, you can select a similar color from a child’s dress company; matching isn’t often that important.
–A white or ivory flower-petal filled dress. Select flower petals in the color of the flowers everyone will carry or the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses. It isn’t required to have a precisely match. When to Do Buys, it is very important to do buys early as effect you have the widest possible selection.

The flower girls dress can be white if the bridal party does not include a little bride. The usual color for this dress is different from the bridesmaids. What works best is a shade or two lighter or darker than the rest of the party. You want to carry the theme in some way. For instance, if the bridesmaids are wearing green, you would not have the flower girl in a pink or red dress. White, light green, or darker green flower girl dresses would look great.

Brides are thinking of combinations of colors that as a designer. Blue and chocolate are seen on elegant place settings and featured as lovely cakes.  Brides are picking various shades of Aqua and soft Mint colors.  One of the most popular colors for are chocolate brown flower girl dresses but brides are complimenting them with cranberry, burgundy, tangerine, green, pink. The color of yellow flower girl dresses means joy and happiness, while gold flower girl dresses could make the wedding looks prosperous and grand.

A flower girl dress can come in so many different colors and depending on the time of year and the theme of the wedding, then you need to find one that is perfect for your party as well as your flower girl.

January 8, 2010

Picking Quinceanera Dresses: Color & Style

Filed under: Black Dresses, Brown Dresses, Color, Ivory Dresses, Pink Dresses, Quinceanera Dresses — Tags: , , , , — Rachel @ 7:50 am

Quinceanera is once-in-a-Lifetime Celebration. This special time is to the quince girl what a wedding is to a new bride and finding a beautiful dress that stands out is equally important.

Color: Traditional or Modern
Quinceanera dresses are no longer limited to the traditional colors of pink quinceanera dresses and white quinceanera dresses. And quince girls are going for the gusto with vibrant and trendy colors to complement their individual style! There are beautiful collections of dresses that are perfect for your Quinceanera!

Brown quinceanera dresses belong to neutral color that can easily look flawless for any skin tone, and darker shades are more forgiving for ample figures. Brown is also a beautiful color to pair with an ivory quinceanera dresses because both colors share a warmth and richness that will create a lovely wedding color palette. Black quinceanera dresses may not be part of most girls wear collections but many women choose to break with tradition by wearing black. Because black can hide curves and bulges, making girls look slimmer. Also, accessories will cost less and shoes should be easy to find when half of all footwear ranges are made in black. Most importantly, a black dress can be worn again making it an economical investment.

Style: What Fits You Best
The latest formal gown designs include full skirts adorned with multiple layers of tulle and crinoline to make you look like a princess.

Ball Gown: Ideal for full-figured, pear-shaped, and thin quince girls, this dress is fitted from the waist up and comes with a full skirt. Scoop necks and deep V-necks are also flattering. You’re a pretty princess so don’t be afraid to show off your skin, you can appear slimmer by exposing your neck and arms.

Princess or A-Line: This style is narrow at the shoulder and gradually flares out. If you are petite or thin then this style will look flattering on you. These dresses will also look good if you have an hourglass figure are pear-shaped or full-figured.

Sheath and Empire: While the sheath follows the line of the body, with the empire dress, the waistline is directly under the bust. thin and petite girls will look good in the sheath dress. The empire waist is flattering to petites.

While you seek for the right dress your celebration pay attention to the details and look for interesting necklines, as well as designer inspired gowns. And make sure the dress fits and you feel comfortable walking around in it.

January 7, 2010

Sexy Mother of the Bride Dresses

Filed under: Color, Green Dresses, Mother of The Bride Dresses, Orange Dresses, Pink Dresses, Purple Dresses, Yellow Dresses — Tags: , , , , — Rachel @ 12:30 am

My friend’s daughter is getting married this fall, and she is determined to find the perfect dress for the occasion. But another friend of mine, 55, a teacher in New York, is not shopping for chiffon. Instead, she is taking a cue from her daughter, who has selected a young, sexy designed dress, and looking for something beautiful, not necessarily formal and, yes, sexy.  “With our youth culture, women have tried so hard to maintain themselves,” she said. “We want to look as good as we can.” For her son’s wedding three years ago, she selected green mother of the bride dresses with a cashmere shawl of the same color.

Even as the age of the average bride continues to climb, the typical mother of the bride is looking younger than ever, according to several wedding planners and dress retailers. These women are often in as good shape as their daughters. They go to the gym, work out, they’re confident about themselves.

Increasingly, affluent urban mothers of brides are turning away from the so-called M.O.B. dresses of old - the pastel chiffon gowns and long-sleeve jacket ensembles that practically screamed “matronly.” Today, the dresses worn by many mothers of brides, like the women themselves, are more stylish, youthful and even daring.

That means lower necklines, strapless gowns and “back interest,” all designed to show more skin, according to several dress designers and owners of dress shops catering to mothers of brides. Styles are more fitted and jackets are likely to be bolero style. Soft colors still reign, but they tend to be warmer jewel tones rather than pastels. Selections of color could be made among orange mother of the bride dresses, purple mother of the bride dresses, light yellow mother of the bride dresses, pink mother of the bride dresses, etc. They are pleasant on the eyes, simple and can blend with a number of colors. Therefore you can purchase a baby blue dress and it can have touches of pink, green, even a bit of white or black (as long as it they don’t dominate the dress) and some studs or crystals implemented and have a wonderful gown.

And instead of bridal shops, mothers of brides are flocking to boutiques carrying the evening wear of designers. There are no more limits, and women will wear whatever makes them feel pretty.

January 6, 2010

Concerns on Choosing Flower Girl Dresses

Filed under: Blue Dresses, Champagne Dresses, Cheap Dresses, Color, Flower Girl Dresses, Orange Dresses, Pink Dresses — Tags: , , , , , , — Rachel @ 11:26 pm

There are many concerns when choosing the wonderful flower girl dress.

If you are having your wedding on the beach, then your flower girl’s dress should be something in light and airy colors, such as pastels (light pink flower girl dresses, blue flower girl dresses, orange flower girl dresses, silver flower girl dresses, etc.) and simple designs. If you are having your wedding in a ballroom setting, then you want to pick a fancy dress for your flower girl.

When choosing the color of your little flower girl’s dress, you also want to maintain the colors in the wedding. If you choose to go with having her dress in a miniature version of the bride’s gown, but you still want some color in it, you can incorporate some of the color scheme by putting pretty ribbons and bows in her hair or maybe some small flowers pinned on her dress (carefully of course). You could also just use a colored floral accent that will match the color in the bridesmaid dresses.

Despite the countless available colors, white flower girl dresses continue to be the most popular selections. You also can try sparkling champagne flower girl dresses, “Wild berry” hues can dish out delicious color for you. Even a “denim” color can be a casual choice for the informal wedding.

It does not matter how young or old your flower girl is, you still want her to be comfortable in her dress. She will look very beautiful in her flower girl dress, but I can guarantee that if she is not comfortable, your whole wedding will follow suit. Little girls love dressing up for special occasions and they should. Even though we are talking about flower girl dresses, you need to keep in mind that you will have to pick out a matching pair of shoes that she can wear for a long period of time and not start whining. It is recommended you buy her flats (no matter how much she may beg for heels) that are made of patent leather. As you may know, shoes can also be dyed to match the color scheme of your wedding party.

The weather and time of year will play a big part in the style of the flower girl dress you pick out. If you are getting married in the summer or spring, then you want to make sure you do not get something that has long sleeves as she will be very hot and may tend to complain more. If your wedding is going to be in the winter or fall, you don’t want to pick a dress that has short sleeves as she will get cold. You do want to get a pair of socks or tights that go with the dress. Before you decide on tights for a cooler season wedding, keep in mind of the flower girl’s age. You also want to pick your flower girl dress in accordance with what colors are for the season, just as you did when you set your wedding date.

In light of these considerations, the general rule of thumb for ordering flower girl dresses boils down to this:  If you buy from online supplier which provides cheap flower girl dresses, order 5 to 8 weeks before the wedding. If you buy from a local retail store, shop 8 to 10 weeks before the wedding.

January 3, 2010

Mother of the Bride Dress is a Must

Filed under: Black Dresses, Champagne Dresses, Color, Ivory Dresses, Mother of The Bride Dresses — Tags: , , , , — Rachel @ 8:35 am

As a mother of the bride, she has a major part to play in supporting her daughter as she prepares for her big day. Being the mother of the bride (or the M.O.B., as she is sometimes known these days) is a role which calls for understanding, tact and diplomacy in many delicate areas, not least being the question of wedding attire. As well as helping the bride to select her bridal gown, mom of the bride has another tricky choice to make: finding appropriate mother of the bride dress.

Like so many wedding packages, mother-of-the-bride attire can be traditional or not. Depending on the style of your wedding, she can choose to wear anything from a pretty sundress to a full-length gown. But what about her own style? If she’s usually jeans-and-T-shirt casual, she may not feel (or look) comfortable in a fancy gown. Or, if her own style is a bit edgy and innovative, she may feel stodgy in a conservative dress. So, within reason, let her choose the wedding outfit that makes her happy and celebrates her uniqueness.

May your mother wear the same colors as your bridesmaids? There is no “rule” or custom forbidding it. From an aesthetic standpoint, it might look odd to match the mothers to a colored bridesmaids’ dress-in ordinary life, we seldom see crowds of women all in hunter green at the same party. The usual basic colors of champagne, navy, pink, purple and silver mother of the bride dresses are always popular. And the color scheme of black-and-white mother of the bride dresses is very common for dressy women’s clothes. As with these specialty weddings, the color of ivory mother of the bride dresses (like black), is also no longer shunned by even the mother of the bride.  If your mother’s dress is quite different in style from the bridesmaids’ dresses, it is unlikely that anyone will think, “Gee, she’s dressed to match the bridesmaids!”

These days, Moms are hipper and younger than ever. Don’t dress the mother of the bride in a shapeless matronly pastel dozy. There are many options that will be figure flattering and chic while still looking age-appropriate. The color of champagne mother of the bride dresses is perfect for helping flatter a mom’s figure. What’s appropriate is often dictated by the style of the wedding and the bride’s preference — and in an era when evening weddings are not unusual, black mother of the bride dresses might be an acceptable choice.

A thoughtful wedding-day gift to your mom would be to include her in any professional hair-and-makeup preparation in which you and your bridesmaids are partaking. That way, she’ll look and feel beautiful, which will reflect wonderfully on you throughout your special day.

The Traditional Color of Mexican Quinceanera Dress

Filed under: Blue Dresses, Color, Green Dresses, Orange Dresses, Pink Dresses, Quinceanera Dresses, Yellow Dresses — Tags: , , , , — Rachel @ 12:15 am

The Mexican quinceanera ceremony is a time of celebration, tradition and spectacle. The ritual designates a girl’s transition to womanhood on her fifteenth birthday. The Mexican quince dress is very similar to other dresses in the U.S., with some very small differences in color. Many girls asked us one same question “The color of a traditional quinceanera dress? White or pink.”

It could be either, but it was mostly PINK. the tradidtional color is pink but its becoming more modern to have white. Pink quinceanera dresses are the traditional selections but now in modern cultures the guest of honor picks the color of the dress. But if you select blue quinceanera dresses,light aqua quinceanera dresses,lime green quinceanera dresses and even light yellow quinceanera dresses or orange quinceanera dresses, they are also beautiful. It depends on your taste.

It was customary for quinceanera dresses to be white or a pastel color, decorated with sequins or another elaborate detail. Nowadays tradition and fashion can be combined.

In Mexico, a quinceanera dress is usually pastel in color, never white; white is reserved for a bride. Alternate colors include pink, blue or yellow. Young ladies might also wear bolder variations like turquoise and fuchsia. The goal is to stay away from anything that looks too young or childlike, since this is a coming-of-age ceremony. The dress color will also dictate the color of accessories, paper streamers and party decorations.

The color selection of the dress is important because it determines the colors that you choose for the decorations, invitations, cake, and flowers.
There is a wide variety of fabric to choose from. It varies from traditional silk to the most modern materials used today.

The style, type of fabric and color of your dress is determined by your style and personality, although we recommend that you stay close to today’s fashion trends.

Today’s quinceanera can pick the maker and the color of her dress. Keeping this in mind, the dress makers of the sweet 15 dresses design them in every color of the rainbow, which gives the birthday girl more choices and makes even more memories of the night.

January 2, 2010

Christmas Quinceanera

Filed under: Color, Green Dresses, Ivory Dresses, Quinceanera Dresses, Red Dresses — Tags: , , , , — Rachel @ 11:35 pm

Did you ever think about having your quinceañera at Christmas? It may not be traditional, but it’s actually a great money-saver. A Christmas Quinceanera could be very beautiful (thinking a Snow Princess theme) this is the one year, perhaps the only year of your life, where you’re justified scheduling your celebration at another less conflicting time.  First of all, venues will be at a premium this time of year.  Churches are busy with their own events, and every business in town is clamoring for a reception hall to host their Christmas party.  Same issue with caterers.  Your guests also have commitments to these same events, in addition to travel plans that may take them away entirely.

Theme–If you have Quinceanera at Christmas, you have the opportunity to create an extraordinary, beautiful, memorable Quinceanera. White with a touch of red, trimmed in silver or gold will be a beautiful theme, and people will be talking about it for years.  Some general themes can be: winter wonderland, fantasy land, candy land, all white, red and blue velvet or gold and silver.

DECORATIONS–Most churches will probably have Christmas trees and nativities up already, giving a cozy backdrop for photos .You can also ask your friends and relatives to lend you some of their decorations to add to what is already there.

DRESS–You can choose white quinceanera dresses, red quinceanera dresses, ivory quinceanera dresses, winter green quinceanera dresses or silver quinceanera dresses. Rich fabrics like brocade lame and velvet are perfect. You can still wear tulle, organza and lace.

FOOD & DRINKS–Since it’s a holiday get-together, serve a traditional Christmas meal (American OR Latin). It can even be potluck style. You can serve cider (hot or cold), hot chocolate, eggnog, nonalcoholic mojitos and cranberry juice.

FAVORS–Your party favors can be ornaments, gingerbread cookies, candy canes tied with ribbons that have your name imprinted. Use jelly paper to wrap your favors. Add a Christmas touch to anything with small bells or poinsettias.

ACTIVITIES–You can have a Christmas karaoke contest. Decorate Gingerbread houses. After dinner, hand out Christmas songs lyrics and have the guests sing Christmas carols together.

Don’t worry about etiquette.  Since the Quinceanera celebrates a stage of life more than a certain day, It’s perfectly acceptable to hold your Sweet 15 within a year of your actual birthday.

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