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Bridal Wedding Makeup

Published May 18, 2012 | By Postolache Ana-Maria

Naturally is the new way to go when it comes to modern bridal make-ups. As in many other cases, the 2012 bride is called to adopt a simple, sheer and feminine look for her big day. It’s hip to wear a fluid casual wedding dress inspired by the bohemian style, and it’s even trendier to wear braids as in a boho-chic modern look. We are very excited to see that the natural simple look is growing in popularity among our contemporary brides. If you are not sure whether to go for a bold or soft wedding makeup, take a look at these pictures first!

These beautiful make-ups will definitely convince you that this is the perfect style to adopt. However, if you are not a simple woman, you may not find this style adequate for you. In this case you can either choose to update your style or follow your own. Red lips are still in, but it seems that the blush and nude shades are more original and trendy. Our experts in field advise modern brides to keep their wedding day makeup simple, soft and refined.

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There’s no need to stray too much from your natural skin tone and wear too much eyeliner and lipstick just because you have to be in the center of attention. In case you haven’t noticed so far, the pastel makeup inspired by the everyday look is the hottest. Besides, everybody was fascinated by the beautiful simple DIY makeup worn by Kate Middleton at her wedding! If a royalty chooses to do her own makeup and keep things so simple, why shouldn’t you?

Bridal Wedding Makeup (Source: weddingsbylilly.com)

It’s true that you have to make it more glam, but this doesn’t mean that you should cross the line and wear whatever looks eye-catchy. Keep close to your natural look. It’s essential for a modern bride to wear something that makes her feel and look like herself! The best advice is to choose one of your most beautiful features and play it up for a unique look. We are all gifted with a pair of beautiful lips or eyes, with a cute nose or cheeks. So decide on a beautiful trait and focus on it when doing your wedding makeup. Make sure the colors suit the nuance of your wedding gown.

Bridal Wedding Makeup (Source: weddingsbylilly.com)

If you’re wearing ivory, ecru or another off white dress, try to assort it with your eyes and cheeks. Summer brides can focus on a bronze shade. The natural colored lips and cheeks with smokey eyes is a big trend right now. But how many of you know that this look was the most popular back in the old days? It seems like we’re getting back to more and more trends of the past.

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Beach Bridal Dresses

Published May 16, 2012 | By Postolache Ana-Maria

2012 and 2013 brides have many beautiful options when it comes to wedding dresses. Those who are planning a beach nuptial have even more superb wedding dress choices. We are very happy to offer you a few suggestions in this sense. Destination brides are surely the luckiest brides alive because they get to wear a flowy and romantic wedding dress. Nothing can compare to the luxury of a beach venue and the softness of a beach-inspired dress.

The amazing models we’re showing here are from Rosa Clara’s newest 2012 collection. These models are full of unique simple details that we adore. It can be very easy to fall in love with a Rosa Clara wedding dress, especially when they’re looking like this! These creations are innovative, fresh and very modern. This is where all the delicate draping lines and transparent fabrics are coming from. This bridal line is simply sublime and worth browsed by any woman who wants something feminine and sweet for her beach wedding. The collection is called “Soft” and we can understand why.

Beach Bridal Dresses (Source: wedding-pictures-02.onewed.com)

Rosa Clara’s wedding dresses are always feminine, dainty and full of grace. This is due to the lightweight fabrics this designer like to work with, such as tulle and silk voile. This collection is a tribute to femininity and naturalness. We can’t think of anything more adequate for a beach ceremony than a Soft Rosa Clara wedding dress. Contemporarily chic and fresh, the dresses available in this bridal line are inspired by two main trends: simple lines and spectacular volume. We recommend the models with fluid lines that follow the body shape for beach affairs.

Beach Bridal Dresses (Source: wedding-pictures-02.onewed.com)

This breezy style is ideal for sandy beach adventures because it is easy to wear and very sensual. But even the voluminous silhouettes are soft enough to suit a casual wedding. The volume they feature is not heavy but diaphanously sumptuous. We enjoy very much the juicy pastel colors used for some of these silhouettes. The beiges, the blushes and the peachy creams are the most seductive derived shades one could choose from for a beach wedding dress.

Beach Bridal Dresses (Source: wedding-pictures-03.onewed.com)

The high qualitative fabrics are used to enhance the most delicate details. Rosa Clara’s vision of the ideal wedding dress for the contemporary bride is very unique. There is a lot of naturalness going on in her collections, starting with the organic fibers and ending up with the wraps, folds and drapes that surrounds the bride’s body in infinite folds and asymmetrical creases. The diaphanous cuts remind us of the ancient goddess sculptural silhouettes. This is why we recommend this collection to destination brides, especially to those who are having a Greek wedding or simply want a Grecian goddess look for their big day.

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Bridal Dresses With Covers

Published May 14, 2012 | By Postolache Ana-Maria

Strapless and sleeveless wedding dresses are the most popular choices for both modern and classic brides. But it seems that more and more women prefer to cover their shoulders and arms with a beautiful wrap that can add even more uniqueness and elegance to their bridal look. We are very excited to see that wedding wraps are all the rage right now among contemporary brides. The strapless style can be indeed too boring for a sophisticated bride who wants her wedding gown to look lavish and unique. The strapless style is so popular and overused that even the most beautiful woman can look like a regular bride in it.

So, to escape the uniform standard look we suggest you add an elegant wrap. And this wrap can be a fancy bolero, a sleek shrug, a flowy shawl or an elegant jacket or coat. No matter what you choose to cover your dress with, you can be sure your look is going to be outstanding. It’s easier to differentiate your look among other classic brides by wearing an accessory of this kind on top of your dress. Besides the fact that this wrap will add more to your original bridal look, it will also keep your warm and cozy during the evening.

Bridal Dresses With Covers (Source: weddingx.net)

Brides who are planning a cold season wedding should also take into consideration bring a warp with them to cover their arms and shoulders during the ceremony. But even those who are getting married in the morning or in the evening should opt for this style, just in case the weather gets chillier than they are dressed for. It’s hip to wear a matching bolero with a wedding dress these days. We’ve seen this type of wear even among mothers, bridesmaids and wedding guests. The bolero or the warp should be made of the same fabric of the wedding gown. Otherwise the discrepancy would be just too big. If you can’t seem to find anything to match your dress in the same store, look for something similar in another store or online.

Bridal Dresses With Covers (Source: weddingx.net)

Make sure you examine carefully the texture and color of your dress when making the selection of your wrap. We think that brides who dislike the sleeved designs but don’t want the strapless style either will find this alternative more adequate. It’s trendier to adorn your shoulders and arms with a short bolero than to wear a long sleeved wedding gown that can make you look just too conservative. Lace boleros look amazingly modern and feminine, but the ones made of tulle, illusion and crochet as well. The wrap can feature long, ¾ or short sleeves. Take a look at these gorgeous pictures to get inspired for your own wear.

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Less Formal Wedding Dresses

Published May 12, 2012 | By Postolache Ana-Maria

Being a modern bride is easy when it comes to finding the style you adore for your wedding. But if we are to think of the myriad of choices available out there for weddings, we can say that it can be overwhelming too. Nevertheless, it’s not the time to complain about too many options but rejoice at the fact that nowadays anything is possible in terms of brides, weddings and wedding dresses.

For today’s post we’ve decided to discuss about the informal dress style and offer you a few suggestions and important ideas on this subject. Many contemporary brides are into the casual style and this is why we thought that it would be great to allocate more space for this theme. The majority of weddings planned today are based on comfort. 2012 brides and grooms enjoy more the idea of spending a relaxed and laid-back wedding and a cozier type of attire for their ceremony and reception.

Less Formal Bridal Dresses (Source: weddinginspirasi.com)

Those who prefer a low-key simple wedding also like to choose informal outfits for their own wear and for the other important guests at the party. It’s not trendy anymore to wear an elaborated gown with intricate embroideries and rich ornaments. The extravagant style is practiced only by traditional brides, in certain cultures, like India, Asia or Africa. However, no one really stops you from achieving the look of your dreams if this is what you sincerely want. With so many options available nowadays, the strict style is not the most sought-after by our lucky brides.

Less Formal Bridal Dresses (Source: weddinginspirasi.com)

The informal design is the most attractive and the easiest to achieve and assume. The pompous look has been replaced by the glamorous look which is rather simpler yet chic than elaborated and sumptuous. This is why we get to find so many simple sleek gowns in our designers’ collections these days. A wedding dress can be beautiful and attractive even if it features a simple clean cut. One of the many reasons for why women may choose an informal gown instead of an intricate model is the fact that it is easier to wear.

Less Formal Bridal Dresses (Source: weddinginspirasi.com)

Besides this, informal dresses are also less expensive and easier to afford by brides who are on a budget. Not all simple and casual dresses are cheap or look cheap. As we said before, many famous designers like to approach the minimalist style and promote it in their couture collections. Wearing a discreet and feminine wedding dress it’s definitely a sign of class, prestige and elegance. Those who trust a simple designer dress prove themselves to be fashionable brides who know how to appreciate the ultimate trends and tendencies in weddings. Informal wedding dresses are discreet and soft, refined and extremely gallant and versatile too!

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Victorian Bridal Dresses

Published May 10, 2012 | By Postolache Ana-Maria

Making the best outfit selection for a wedding is not only overwhelming but also very challenging. And we say this because of the wide spectrum of styles a modern bride can select from. The more beautiful designs are there to find the more troubles one can encounter. However, it wouldn’t be fair to complain that we have too many options! This is a reason to be happy and rejoice at the fact that the contemporary bride has more chances to find something to suit her personality and wedding style. The gorgeous style we’re proposing today is the Victorian style. We have to admit that not all women think of adopting this type of look for their wedding at a first thought. And this is because modern times have other trends and tendencies to follow and consider.

Nevertheless, we can also notice that the vintage style is back in vogue. The Victorian style is not every bride’s cup of tea, we have to confess it. But we are convinced that there are many women out there who are interested in wearing something unique and classy at their wedding. The Victorian style is very different from what we know today. But this is why those who want something original and outstanding for their wedding think of this look. The Victorian era was named after Queen Victoria of England. She managed to set the trend of white wedding dresses with her own aristocratic wedding. Her influence spread throughout the world during her reign.

Victorian Bridal Dresses (Source: becauseclothing.com)

The majority of weddings planned in that period were extremely elegant and fashionable. There were many layers, ruffles and fanciful embroideries present in wedding dresses. The skirts of this era were rather full and elaborated, while the bodices were formfitting. One of the most eye-catchy elements of a Victorian wedding gown was the long extravagant sleeves. Many of the styles that were popular back then are nowadays available for traditional and cultural brides. This style is artistic and classy and it can suit perfectly well a mature extravagant bride who wants to go back in time and have an antique or old-fashion wedding. You can evoke the beauty of this period in your gown and in the entire wedding.

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Contemporary brides who are sick and tired of the same strapless wedding dress styles that are popular today can orientate themselves towards something more sumptuous. The Victorian style is the opposite of the models promoted today. While modern brides are seen wearing figure-flattering designs that accentuate the collarbone, Victorian brides used to wear modest dresses made from layered fabrics. If you want to honor the traditional Victorian style, you should opt for an elegant and simple gown made in ivory and not in white.

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Ball Gown Bridal Dresses With Straps

Published May 8, 2012 | By Postolache Ana-Maria

There are many types of wedding dresses to consider when getting married, but a ball gown will always make the most beautiful choice for the romantic bride. We have to admit that ball gown wedding dresses are extremely elegant, classy and wedding-like. Nothing makes a woman look like a bride than a ball gown or princess style wedding dress. This type of look is the most traditional and also the most popular. Women of all ages once dreamed of planning a fairy-tale wedding and wearing a magical dress. The fantasy element is easy to achieve for a wedding when wearing a ball gown wedding dress.

There are many benefits of wearing a ball gown. First of all, we have to say that this style is perhaps one of the most versatile. It can fit and flatter any type of body shape and enhance the most beautiful traits of a woman’s figure. Brides enjoy this silhouette because it can add more drama to the wedding and transform a simple plain Jane type of bridal look into a more sophisticated appearance. Ball gowns are glamorous and they can provide a bride with an effortlessly beautiful look to fit the formality and amplitude of a wedding. There are many types of ball gown silhouettes to choose from. The most popular ones are the strapless designs, followed by one shoulder styles.

Ball Gown Bridal Dresses With Straps (Source: starrybridal.com)

The skirt can be more or less voluminous, according to your preferences. If you are a slim bride or just wish to accentuate your waistline, choose a model with a natural waist. For a more unique look, pick a dropped waist ball gown design. Corset ball gown designs are also very beautiful and romantic and they can suit classic, modern and even antique bridal looks. The bottom of the dress can be lacy, ruffled or simple. The skirt can feature different lengths. If you’re planning a vintage wedding, choose a ballerina length or tea length ball gown dress. High-low hemlines are also ideal for ball gown wedding dresses. Those who love the flamenco style can choose a ruffled skirt. As for the fabrics, anything like satin, silk, lace, tulle and taffeta can suit.

Ball Gown Bridal Dresses With Straps (Source: magicweddingdress.com)

Many ball gown wedding dresses are adorned with elaborated pearls and beadings, especially on the bodice. The style we’re happy to present you today is the ball gown design with straps. This is a relatively new style that modern brides usually adhere to. The straps can be spaghetti thin or wider, depending on your body type and preferences. The neckline can follow a square shape, a sweetheart line or a simple boat neckline. For a more appealing look, choose a design with one strap. Strapped gowns are ideal for spring and fall weddings.

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Cheap Bridal Dresses

Published May 5, 2012 | By Postolache Ana-Maria

Weddings are beautiful events but expensive affairs for those who are limited by a short budget. Nevertheless, there are many efficient ways to reduce the wedding costs and obtain pretty good results even when you’re on a budget. You should definitely not complain about this aspect because you have more alternatives than any other couple in history! Nowadays, the choices are so many and diversified that it would be impossible not to find something to match your wedding budget and style. Among the most important and expensive items to purchase for a wedding we mention the wedding attire and the wedding cake.

The bride’s dress and the cake are the most anticipated items of your wedding. Everybody will be anxious to see what the bride is wearing and how the cake looks like! So make sure you save more money for these two elements. You can cut the costs even in these fields but make sure these centerpieces are still the highlights of the day. We all want to find a beautiful wedding dress that can also cost us less. The thing is that cheap wedding gowns are a necessity even for those who have a big budget. The modern bride doesn’t think it’s worth it to invest a fortune on a gown that she will only wear once.

Cheap Bridal Dresses (Source: bridal-weddinggown.com)

Besides this, the modern trends show us that the comfortable simple style is the most adequate one for a contemporary wedding. So it seems that wearing a simple, comfy and affordable dress at your wedding wouldn’t be such an inappropriate idea after all! Grooms are always complaining about the fact that their brides are spending too much on their gown. Decreasing the budget for your gown allow you to save more money for other big wedding expenses. The reality is different though. There are still many brides out there who dream of wearing a designer wedding dress at their ceremony. And we all know that couture gowns can be very expensive.

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This is why many brides’ dreams are dashed when they see the price tag. However, if you have a small budget doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the same unique and beautiful gown any other wealthy bride wears on her wedding day. Perhaps it’s not an original designer dress but it’s a beautiful model that looks good on you. After all, what’s the point of purchasing a spectacular wedding dress that doesn’t flatter you at all? So, instead of focusing on an expensive design focus on those models that seem figure-flattering for you. This means you will make the right decision. Sales events have beautiful offers for those who want to purchase something affordable yet unique. You can also check with annual sample sales.

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Unique Bridal Dresses

Published May 4, 2012 | By Postolache Ana-Maria

Every bride wants to be the star of her wedding! Nothing should obscure the bride and her unique look. Every other female guest at the ceremony should be dressed in a simple gown that can not take from the bride’s outstanding look. The bridesmaid and the bride’s mother’s outfits should not overshadow the bride’s amazing dress, but complement it. To make sure you will obtain a spectacular bridal look you should choose something truly original that has never been seen before.

We have a few ideas for you in this sense. We brought here a few sensational wedding dresses inspired by the ballerina style. These fabulous gowns are based on pastel shades and this is why they look so graceful and sweet. There is nothing more romantic than a blush pink, lilac or pale blue ballerina dress for a romantic modern-day bride, don’t you think? These sensational gowns resemble the romantic beauty of Edgar Degas’ ballerinas. We are convinced that you guys will allow yourself to be inspired by these charming designs.

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Who knows, perhaps you will discover that this is the style you want for your wedding! Giving the fact that the uniqueness factor is so vital for bride at this moment, we think that these fabulous ballerina gowns are worth taking into consideration. We enjoy the pastel shades used for these creations. The color makes all the difference, while the silhouettes become even more romantic and attractive.

Unique Bridal Dresses (Source: brides.com)

White wedding dresses are the number one choice for many women, but the colorful styles that are popularized today are also growing in popularity. Whether you want to admit it or not, colored wedding dresses are more outstanding. A bride who wears one of these pieces can effortlessly obtain that one of a kind look we all want for our big day. We adore the idea of wearing a soft graceful gown that mimics the costumes of ballerinas at the wedding.

Unique Bridal Dresses (Source: brides.com)

The ballet style is one of hottest trends at the moment in weddings. There is nothing sweeter and more feminine for a delicate bride who is planning a dreamy wedding than a ballet theme. The gorgeous Black Swan movie gave our fashion designers many ideas for their collections. This is why this style became even more popular and sought-after by our brides. We like these ballerina pastel gowns because they look very romantic yet comfortable in the same time.

Unique Bridal Dresses (Source: brides.com)

Giving the fact that the ballet style is so refined and airy, the fabrics used for these silhouettes are very light and the skirts comfortably diaphanous. The first gown from here is made by Lazaro, the second by Peter Langner, followed by an Ann Taylor model and three designs by Dennis Basso for Kleinfeld.

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Black & White Bridal Dresses

Published May 2, 2012 | By Postolache Ana-Maria

Adding a little bit of drama to your wedding ensemble won’t hurt, at least not to those who want to make a fashion statement on their big day! If you are one of those brides who just don’t feel like setting for less but wish for something more sophisticated and unique, perhaps the idea of wearing a black and white wedding dress can captivate your attention! There is nothing wrong in incorporating a little bit of a black accent into a white wedding dress, especially now when the modern brides are so bold and willing to embrace new looks.

However, the black & white wedding dress is not a new entry in the fashion wedding field. This style was very popular back in the old days, more precisely during the 19^th century. If we are to study the history of black and white wedding dresses, we can trace it back in the Art Deco era. The amazing color contrast between white and black managed to express the powerful movement that occurred in design, fashion, art and architecture. If at first it was an artistic approach, this color scheme started to become popular in wedding fields too.

Black & White Bridal Dresses (Source: cris-mary.com)

The black accents added to a white wedding dress made the bride look even more elegant and appealing, especially while dancing. The trend with black wedding dresses was so powerful that even today it is adopted by many offbeat brides. Brides from the old days used to wear dramatic black gowns at their wedding as a sign of power, wealth and high-status. The black and white gown that managed to establish this trend in fashion was the one worn by the lovely Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina movie. That gown is killing beautiful and even today it manages to inspire many fashion designers and brides. The high-low hemline, the black floral pattern and the long white gloves seemed like the perfect selection for a classy wedding wear.

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This gown is one of many brides’ favorites as it is very sophisticated, classically elegant and edgy in the same time. The black and white theme is ideal for formal weddings. And you can’t just wear a black & white gown without incorporating these colors into your ceremony and reception décor. There are many ways to insert black into a white gown.

Black & White Bridal Dresses (Source: weddingdressesavenue.com)

You can choose a pre-made black & white design, or simply add a unique black accessory to a white romantic dress. You can use a sash, a waist band or a belt, a flower fascinator or even a black pair of gloves! It all depends on the look you want to obtain. Your dress has to look high-class and dashing. This retro glamorous style works perfectly well for simple silhouettes.

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Long Hair Bridal Styles

Published April 28, 2012 | By Postolache Ana-Maria

The wedding is the best chance for a woman to go for that perfect look she always wanted to achieve for her big day. This is the biggest opportunity you guys have to look at your best and to make a fashion statement at your wedding. All eyes will be on you and so you have to make sure you are the most beautiful woman at the party. The hairstyle is perhaps one of the most important aspects of your look.

You can wear the most extravagant and unique gown, but if your hair is not right your entire wedding ensemble will be ruined. No one wants a bad hair on the most important day of her life. And it’s very risky to start planning this part of your wedding look with just a few days before the wedding. Take more time to study different hairstyles and hair pieces and select something to suit your dress and face configuration. The first thing to purchase for a wedding is the gown. And it would be wise to make this purchase first and then choose the other accessories and details based on it.

Long Hair Bridal Styles (Source: ladyglamor.com)

Your hairstyle must match the design of the dress, especially the neckline. For instance, if you’re wearing a high neck dress, it wouldn’t be right to wear your hair down. A sleek updo can make a more adequate selection giving the fact that you need to show off the neckline. The same thing is true for the back of the dress. If you’re wearing a gown with an interesting type of embroidery at the back that you wan to display, choose an updo hairstyle. Even when your dress comes with a low back design you should avoid wearing your hair down.

Long Hair Bridal Styles (Source: lovelyhairstyles.net)

Brides with a long hair have many choices when it comes to sophisticated and simple hair arrangements. If you have a long flowing hair doesn’t mean that you must go for something pompous and intricate. The most flattering look for the modern bride is the simple natural look. Don’t try too much, but seek for something that can make you look effortlessly beautiful and unique. Simple is elegant and chic. Besides this, we would all like to find a hairstyle that is easy to wear and resistant throughout the entire day.

Long Hair Bridal Styles (Source: hairstylesandcuts.net)

Many contemporary brides – especially the young ones decide to wear their hair down. You can opt for vintage curls if you care for something soft and delicate. This style is also unique for short-haired brides. Buns, ponytails, French twists, straight and simple, elaborated updo – these are just a few of the most popular and sought-after designs you can choose or get inspired from for your wedding hair.

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Bridal Wedding Makeup

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