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entertainment, com- now opt to live together up from 7 percent who
pared with 1 percent in before getting married. chose to do so in 2009.
2009. Additionally, while Casual weddings are Seasonal shifts.
the number of brides also on the rise, with 17 Summer is slowly making
who throw a rehearsal percent of brides clas- its way out of style as the
dinner, after-party or sifying their weddings wedding season. In 2013,
morning-after brunch as casual in 2013, up 35 percent of couples
has remained steady, from 12 percent in 2008. opted for sunshine-filled
brides are spending more Along the same lines, nuptials, down from
money on these events. couples aren’t marrying 2009 when 41 percent
In 2013, brides spent an in religious institutions of couples married in
average of $1,184 on their as much as they used to; summer. In recent years,
rehearsal dinners (up 33 percent chose to do so fall has been making
from $1,135 in 2012) and in 2013, down from 41 headway as the “new”
$457 on their morning- percent in 2009. While wedding season, but the
after brunch (up from the majority of brides still rise of fall weddings is
$429 in 2012). opt to take their spouse’s pausing. Spring is gaining
last name (80 percent), traction with couples
Traditions continue this tradition is becoming who aren’t afraid of April
to evolve. Couples are less popular, down from showers; 26 percent of
becoming more liberal 2009 when 86 percent brides chose pretty spring
in their prewedding changed their last names. weddings, up from 22
lifestyles; nearly three in Similarly, one in 10 brides percent in 2011.
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Hairstyles
Romantic
beauty Braids, buns and embellishments
are all big for modern bridal hair
By Melissa Erickson schedule a trial run us a few months before
More Content Now with her hairstylist, said
the wedding, so they
B
Amanda Perry, chief have already selected
rides are top- executive officer and their perfect gown. We
ping off their can use the photos as
wedding-day “Most brides come inspiration to create a
looks with to us a few months matching hairstyle to go
soft and luxurious before the wedding, with the look and feel of
hairstyles, with embel- so they have already their dress. Some brides
lishments that run the selected their even schedule their hair
gamut from flower perfect gown. We and makeup trial run on
crowns and bohemian can use the photos the same day as a dress
braids to chic buns and as inspiration to fitting to really get a
party ponytails. create a matching great idea of how it will
“It’s all about hairstyle to go all come together on the
romance,” said Melanie with the look and big day,” Lou Stevens
Sorrow, an on-location feel of their dress. said.
wedding hairstylist. Some brides even Here are a few dreamy
“A woman should be schedule their hair wedding hair trends that
like the most beautiful and makeup trial will be gliding down the
version of herself on
run on the same day aisle this winter and into
her wedding day. For spring:
the look to be com-
as a dress fitting to • Maybe it’s the influ-
plete, the hair should really get a great ence of the heroines of
complement the dress idea of how it will all “The Hunger Games”
and especially the come together on and “Game of Thrones,”
neckline of the dress,” the big day.” but braids and plaits
said Sorrow, owner Lou Stevens are big. From the classic
of Melanie Salon in French braid to braided
Atlanta. buns, halo braids,
To get the perfect look master stylist with Lou headband braids, fishtail
on the wedding day, Stevens GlamSquad. plaits — any sort of braid
a bride-to-be should “Most brides come to is trending, said Sorrow.
8 Bride | Winter 2015
One of her favorites is hair are always a sweet
the Dutch braid, which touch, said Stevens. “Lots
looks deceptively difficult of brides will do flowers
but is fairly simple to in the center of their
create. The Dutch braid hairstyle above their
is basically in an inside- veil. Just remember,
out or reverse French if you’re going to
braid, where you braid have fresh flowers,
the strands under rather make sure the florist
than over each other. knows they are for
• A classic updo is the your hair so they
choice for about half of can put them on a
brides, said Stevens. “For wire or a comb for
a higher neckline, wear- easy placement and
ing your hair up is the removal,” said Stevens.
best option to showcase Other adornments such
the dress in the best way. as antique brooches,
… Lots of brides want feathers and combs with
their hair up and out of crystals and pearls can MaggieNotMargret/Flickr
their way so they can be pinned in to orna-
focus on having fun and ment wedding day hair,
not have to worry about Sorrow said.
their hairstyle falling • When wearing a
during their wedding veil, “the possibilities
day. Some brides are are really limitless,”
more casual though, said Stevens. “It’s
and choose a half-up always neat to see
style. The more hair you the combinations girls
are open to pinning up, choose, from all-down
though, the better for styles with a cathe-
lasting power,” Stevens dral-length veil to a
said. voluminous retro up-do
• The perfect imperfec- with a birdcage veil,”
tion, like a strand of hair she said. Kendall/Flickr
out of place or a style • One last tip:
that’s a little messed up, “Make sure your
gives a bride real-life, hair is nice and clean
romantic beauty, said on the morning of the
Sorrow. “They want it wedding,” Stevens
a little bit undone, not said. “It makes it very
totally smooth or severe, difficult for a stylist to
so I’ll pull a few strands work with hair that is
out so it looks more casu- too oily! We can always
ally put together.” make it dirtier with the
• From a full floral help of hair products, but
crown to delicate baby’s it’s hard to get it
breath dotting a cascade cleaner.”
of curls, flowers in the
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DRESS TRENDS
On the
gown
By Melissa Erickson
2015’s trends include intricate details, nontraditional
shapes and something for every bride
bring the wow factor to and that “equals some
More Content Now spring 2015 wedding interesting and unique
E
gowns. assortments,” said Lori
ye-catch- “Overall the biggest Conley, bridal buyer
ing details, trend right now is how for David’s Bridal.
back interest, quickly sportswear is “The unconventional
bridal bling influencing bridal. The bride will stepping out
and fashion-forward same trends women of the box” and walk-
silhouettes are just are wearing every day” ing down the aisle in
some of the chic ele- are translating to the gowns with crop tops
ments that wedding dress market, or jumpsuits, Conley12 Bride | Winter 2015
said. These fashion- style is a top priority “You can wear
forward looks aren’t for today’s brides. a killer pair of
for everyone, but “they “The biggest trend is shoes and show
are creeping into the that every bride wants them off. They’re
bridal scene,” she said. an absolutely unique practical, too,
dress and insists on
Unique looks with many people
making some changes
from to every gown. She getting married
front to back may change some- in unconventional
While brides look thing as simple as the places like a barn or
to celebrities for neckline, or she may in a meadow. They’re
inspiration, wearing completely choose a comfortable and
an original gown and different fabric easy to dance in.”
showing off personalBride | Winter 2015 13
“brides are opting for detail in
unique ways, from interest-
ing designs within a fabric to
unique embellishments and
plunging necklines,” Hall said.
“Tone-on-tone beading and
gowns with shimmer detail are
in.”
Brides are bringing the bling
in intricate dresses with an
abundance of dimensional floral
appliqués, heavily beaded bod-
ices and all-over mixed-media
fabrications, Conley said.
Brides are clambering to look
like Amal Clooney on their big
day, with dimensional florals,
linear embellishments and off-
the-shoulder necklines, Conley
said.
These intricate styles featur-
ing a variety of mixed-media
fabrications and champagne-
hued detailing make a regal
or different color,” said Terry statement.
Hall, fashion director at Kleinfeld Illusion necklines add a sense of
Manhattan. coverage with a bit of suggestive
A red carpet style that makes a exposure.
great entrance but also looks fan- “They’re flattering but still sexy
tastic from every angle is another and allow a woman to wear under-
must-have for today’s brides, garments,” Conley said.
Conley said. Playing with hem length
One way they’re making that
happen is through “back story”: Shorter bridal dresses may seem
An array of detailed backs from unusual but are right on the money
racers and T-straps to keyholes, for a number of reasons.
lace tattoos and plunging backs “First you can wear a killer pair
bring a wow factor. of shoes and show them off,” Conley
“Today’s brides are a bit older, said. “They’re practical, too, with
and they are demonstrating their many people getting married in
willingness to show off their own unconventional places like a barn or
in a meadow. They’re comfortable
style. They want to be unique and
and easy to dance in.”
are willing to take risks,” Conley
Brides combine the best of both
said.
long and short with convertible
Necklines and detail dresses that equal “two very differ
Glamour is in vogue, and14 Bride | Winter 2015
ent looks in one,” Hall said. “It While ivory has taken over from
is an exciting reveal to the guests true white as the most popular color
as the dresses aren’t obviously choice, blush and champagne are
convertible. Once the overskirt is the new normal, Conley said.
removed, a sexy sheath is revealed,” Photos:
he said. David’s Bridal - Kleinfeld Store
The princess ballgown is a fan
favorite, but it’s not for every bride.
Gowns with collapsed-
volume skirts made of
softer fabrications in tulle
and organza are popular
with women who don’t
want the dress to wear
them. These gowns
feature minimal con-
struction and shorter
trains.
Color
Sometimes a
bride’s fashion sense
is best expressed
through color, Hall
said.
In the bridal
world, that refers
to hues or a color
or softer, more
muted tones such
as blush, powder
blue, lavender, cela-
don and mocha.
“However, there is
the occasional bride
who wants to wear
true color and
shows up on
her big day in
red or even
black,” he
said.Bride | Winter 2015 15
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By Melissa Erickson “Traditionally, the boutonniere is
More Content Now worn on the left side, placed over the
T
heart,” said Lance Williams, owner of
he sky’s the limit when it Playa del Rey Florist in Playa del Rey,
comes to the cost of wedding California, and florist on BloomNation.
flowers. Average estimates com.
from The Knot suggest 8 The history of the boutonniere is
percent of the bridal budget is spent on traced by some to ancient civiliza-
flowers and floral decor — that’s more tions like the Aztecs who may have
than $2,000 for the typical wedding. worn flowers to show team support at
Yet just a fraction of that is spent sporting events. Others believe the bou-
on the groom’s boutonniere. Let’s take tonniere became a tradition on military
a closer look at this small but elegant battlefields during England’s civil wars
wedding detail. to distinguish friends from enemies.
Today’s boutonnieres show off class
or hipster cool depending on the flower
Tradition and modernity choice. They can even advertise hobbies
Traditionally a pop of color off a or personality traits. A quick Pinterest
black tuxedo, the boutonniere is a star search shows boutonnieres fashioned
detail on the groom’s lapel and is worn from playing cards or paper slot
by groomsmen and other significant machines, as well as all kinds of crafty
players in the wedding party. alternatives to flowers.
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The classic boutonniere is a white also stand out from the grooms-
or red rose, either a single bloom by men” with an extra embellishment or
itself or with a bit of foliage, or a small something to give it a little more style,
grouping of roses, Williams said. “His- Williams said.
torically, the carnation was the bloom A modern-styled groom can choose
of choice, but very few people are using an eye-catching alternative such as a
that now,” he said. succulent rosette with added texture
In addition to standard and spray and color. “A succulent looks exotic and
roses, popular picks also include cym pairs well with a lot of things like roses
bidium and dendrobium orchids and or, in the spring, a crispedia,” a yellow
mini calla lilies. ball-shaped flower, Williams said.
When choosing flowers for a bouton- Another unconventional and masculine
niere, Williams likes to incorporate look bands together a trio of equisetum
something from the bridal bouquet for (horsetail) with a ribbon or twine and
a complementary effect. topped with a flower of choice, such
“The groom’s boutonniere should as an orchid or a spray of lavender.
Tips for any boutonniere
Incorporating any flower into lisianthus, lily of the valley or
a boutonniere is possible, but gardenia, consider ordering a
the best options are both light spare. The gardenia is especially
and long-lasting, a combination delicate and when bruised turns
that sometimes clashes, Wil- brown, Williams said.
liams said. If choosing Like all wedding flowers, bouton-
an easily bruised nieres can bring in the season.
flower “Fall tends to have the most
like impact because it dictates the
colors. Other choices scream
the season. Holly and pine give a
sense of winter. For spring, we’ll
use brighter colors and spring
tones. Flower buds incorporate
the feeling of the season of
birth,” Williams said.
Regardless of the flower choice,
the cost of the boutonniere
is mostly labor, Williams said.
Wiring the flower for staying
power is critical for boutonniere
success. Other than that, “keep it
cool until you have to wear it, and
don’t hug too closely.”Bride | Winter 2015 19
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BUDGET WORKSHEET
Estimated Actual
Total Expenses
Estimated Actual
Apparel
ENGAGEMENT RING
WEDDING RINGS
BRIDAL GOWN
VEIL/HEADPIECE
SHOES
JEWELRY
GARTER
HOSIERY
GROOM’S TUXEDO
GROOM’S SHOES
OTHER _______________
TOTAL APPAREL
Estimated Actual
Decorations
BOWS FOR PEWS/SEATING
TABLE CENTERPIECES
CANDLES
LIGHTING
BALLOONS
OTHER _______________
TOTAL DECORATIONS
Estimated Actual
Gifts
ATTENDANTS
BRIDE AND GROOM
PARENTS
READERS/PARTICIPANTS
OTHER _______________
TOTAL GIFTS
Estimated Actual
Flowers
BOUQUETS
BOUTONNIERES
CORSAGES
CEREMONY
RECEPTION
OTHER _______________
TOTAL FLOWERS
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BUDGET WORKSHEET
Estimated Actual
Total Expenses
Estimated Actual
Music
MUSICIANS FOR CEREMONY
BAND/DJ FOR RECEPTION
OTHER _______________
TOTAL
Estimated Actual
Photography
FORMALS
CANDIDS
EXTRA PRINTS
PHOTO ALBUMS
VIDEOGRAPHY
OTHER _______________
TOTAL
Estimated Actual
Reception (excludes music and decorations)
ROOM/HALL FEE
TABLES AND CHAIRS
FOOD
DRINKS
LINENS
CAKE
FAVORS
STAFF AND GRATUITIES
OTHER _______________
TOTAL
Estimated Actual
Stationery/Printing
INVITATIONS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK-YOU CARDS
GUEST BOOK
PROGRAMS
RECEPTION NAPKINS
MATCHBOOKS
CALLIGRAPHY
OTHER _______________
TOTAL
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BUDGET WORKSHEET
Estimated Actual
Transportation
LIMOUSINES/TROLLEYS
PARKING
OTHER _______________
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION
Estimated Actual
Other Expenses
OFFICIANT
CHURCH/CEREMONY SITE FEE
WEDDING COORDINATOR
REHEARSAL DINNER
ENGAGEMENT PARTY
SHOWERS
SALON APPOINTMENTS
BACHELOR/ETTE PARTIES
BURCH
HOTEL ROOMS
OTHER _______________
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES
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WEDDING TIMETABLE
NINE TO TWELVE MONTHS � Schedule fittings and delivery date.
BEFORE THE WEDDING
� Choose bridesmaids dresses and acces-
� Determine the type of wedding you sories.
want, size, degree of formality, setting.
� Select a travel agent and start planning
� Select a wedding date and time for your honeymoon.
� Check with your officiate to determine � Discuss where you will live after the
any pre-marital requirements and to re- wedding.
serve a date and time for the wedding and
rehearsal. � Choose music and musicians/soloists
for the ceremony and reception.
� Set a tentative budge
SIX TO NINE MOTHS
� Decide how expenses will be shared. BEFORE THE WEDDING
� Shop together for wedding rings. � Announce your engagement in the
newspaper.
� Determine the size of the guest list.
� Register your preference at the bridal
� Plan reception and book location. registries of your choice.
(Note: This should be booked as soon as
the wedding date is set to ensure availabil- � Maintain records of all gifts received
ity) and send thank you notes immediately
upon receipt of your gifts.
� Select wedding consultant
� Select florist, balloonist, and or ice
� Select and book caterer. sculpture, and discuss color schemes and
designs.
� Select and book photographer.
� Begin shopping for men’s wedding at-
� Select and book videographer. tire.
� Select and book reception entertain- � Reserve rental supplies for ceremony
ment. and reception.
� Select and book transportation for out � Select a dance instructor.
of town guests and the wedding day.
FOUR TO SIX MONTHS
� Compile names and addresses of your BEFORE THE WEDDING
guests.
� Start health and fitness program
� Decide on your color scheme.
� Order invitations and other related sta-
� Select wedding attendants. tionery needs.
� Determine sizes for all attendants. � Complete your guest list.
� Choose your dress and headpiece. � Help both mothers coordinate and se-
lect their dresses.
BRIDALGUIDE 2015 0024 Bride | Winter 2015
WEDDING TIMETABLE
� Ensure that all bridal attires have been � Make appointment with your hair
ordered. dresser.
� Check blood test and marriage license � Arrange accommodations for out of
requirements. town attendants and guests.
� Select baker and order wedding care, � Finalize honeymoon plans with your
groom’s cake and mints. travel agent.
� Order favors. ONE MONTH
BEFORE WEDDING
� Make housing decisions (Rent or buy a
home) get “pre-qualified” for home loan if � Finish addressing invitations and mail
buying. them four weeks before the wedding.
TWO TO THREE MONTHS
BEFORE THE WEDDING � Get blood test and marriage license.
� Choose the men’s wedding attire and re- � Have your final dress fitting.
serve the right sizes.
� Have formal bridal portrait done.
� Start addressing invitations and an-
nouncements. Mail out of town invita- � Have final fitting for wedding atten-
tions six weeks before the wedding. dants.
� Purchase accessories such as toasting � Purchase gifts for wedding participants.
goblets, cake knives and servers, ring pil-
lows and candles. � Purchase gift for fiancé.
� Confirm all details with your hired pro- � Have attendants’ parties.
fessionals.
� Ensure that your accessories are in
� Confirm ceremony details with your of- order – toasting goblets, garter, candles,
ficiate. ring pillow, etc.
� Arrange rehearsal details. � Finalize rehearsal dinner details.
� Plan rehearsal dinner. � Make a calendar of events for your wed-
ding date.
� Arrange for engravery of any gift items,
toasting goblets, cake knives, and servers. � Draw a map to direct guest to the cere-
mony and receptions site is necessary.
� Plan attendant’s parties.
� Contact your floral preservationist.
� Reserve beverage caterer for reception
and make selections. � Finalize details with beverage caterer.
� Choose responsible person to attend
� Finalize rental supply details.
your guest book.
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WEDDING TIMETABLE
TWO WEEKS � Assign tasks to be done on the wedding
BEFORE THE WEDDING day to your wedding party.
� Finish addressing announcements to be � Practice applying makeup and styling
mailed on your wedding day. your hair and determine the amount of
time needed to do this on your wedding
� Contact guests who have not responded. day.
Pick up the wedding rings and make sure
they fit properly and are engraved. � Make sure you have your marriage li-
cense.
� Meet with your photographer and give
him/her a list of special pictures you want � Pick up wedding attire and make sure
taken. everything fits properly.
� Meet with videographer and give � Keep writing thank you notes for gifts
him/her a list of special events or people received.
you want in the videotape.
� Pack your suitcase for your honeymoon.
� Meet with the entertainer and give
him/her a list of the music to be played � Rehearse wedding ceremony with all
during special events such as bouquets participants in attendance.
tossing, garter tossing, dollar dance, etc.
� Attend rehearsal dinner.
� Continue writing thank you notes for
gifts received. � Finalize details of transportaion for out-
of-town guests and wedding day.
ONE WEEK
BEFORE THE WEDDING � Get a good night’s sleep the night before
your wedding day.
� Provide the caterer with the total guest
count and confirm all details. ON THE
WEDDING DAY
� Provide your wedding party and out of
town guest with timetable and maps if � Remain calm and try to relax.
necessary for the rehearsal dinner, cere-
mony and reception. � Don’t forget to bring the wedding rings
and your marriage license.
� Review details on last minute arrange-
ments, and timetables with all ser ice com- � Check with florist to insure that flowers
panies. will be delivered on time.
� Plan seating arrangements if used. � Apply makeup and style your hair
slowly.
� Confirm all honeymoon reservations
and accommodations pick up tickets and � Start dressing two hours before the cer-
travelers checks. emony.
� Discuss the details of the reception with � If pictures will be taken before the cere-
your host and hostesses. mony, the entire wedding party should be
dressed and ready about two hours before
the ceremony.
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� Mail the wedding announcement.
� Have music start twenty to thirty minutes
before the ceremony begins.
Did you just
� Have guest seated as they arrive.
� Groom’s parents should be seated five
get engaged?
minutes before the ceremony.
� The bride’s mother should be seated im-
mediately before the processional, before the
aisle runner is rolled out.
AFTER
THE WEDDING
city of
� Write and mail all thank you notes as soon
as possible.
Your next stop should be the
� Take care of business, banking, insurance
and legal affairs (change name if necessary
on records and legal documents) as soon as
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Preparation is key to a
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By Melissa Erickson another speaker chosen to honor
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they say will be remembered,” says
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people to add warmth and humor poised and confident.”
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brides that when you’ve
been married 10 or 20
Skin-care tips for your wedding day years you want to pull
out those photos and
know you did everything
to make yourself feel
beautiful.
Q: Can little imperfec-
tions be dealt with so a
bride looks terrific in
photos and real life?
A: Sure. While going
for perfect sounds nice, I
think the goal should be
to go for what makes you
feel confident. If you get
a breakout, try and sleep
with a mask on the day
before. It will bring down
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you can cover the red mark with a bit
of makeup.
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