If you are getting married and it’s forecast to rain on your wedding day, don’t panic. As long as you are prepared, your wedding day is going to be just as memorable. Plus, lots of cultures believe it’s good luck when it rains on your wedding day.
However, it is wise to have a Plan B. That way, you don’t have to make decisions on your big day.
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Here are some tips:
1. Have a rainy day contingency plan. Once a plan is in place, be decisive and stick to it. That way, you can enjoy your day, rain or not, knowing that things are going according to your plan.
2. Prepare plenty of umbrellas for your guests.
3. Have more cars available to ferry your guests around.
4. Offer your guests steaming mugs of hot chocolate, coffee or tea.
5. Buy matching wellington boots and umbrellas for your bridal party.
6. Have your DJ or band play happy, rain-themed songs. Think “I’m Singing In The Rain”.
7. Enjoy yourself. It’s the day you marry the person of your dreams.
Plus, rainy days make some of the most awesome photos!
So rainy day bride, have a great day, and if it does rain, remember: a wet knot is harder to untie.
In my experience, 98% of bridal gowns has to be altered.
Every dress is different, and every woman’s body is different, too. The same dress will not fit exactly the same on another woman’s body. To achieve a perfect-fitting dress that complements your figure, you need some sort of alterations. Done well, the gown will move with your body. You don’t want to be tripping on your hem as you walk down the aisle.
Here’s what to keep in mind when you’re selecting your dress and considering alterations.
1. Order a gown that is true to your size.
A wedding gown is usually made of material that doesn’t have any give, that is, they cannot conform to your body like clothes with spandex. Don’t order a bridal gown that is a couple of sizes too small because you think you are going to lose 10kgs. It is always easier to take in a wedding dress than it is to let it out because its construction is more complicated than a normal dress. You are looking at three to six layers of fabric, with beading, lace and patterns. It’s not just a matter of cutting the material, we have to try and match the patterns and layers so it looks as beautiful on you as it does hanging in the shop.
2. Consider your figure and height when choosing your wedding dress
Most wedding dresses will need their hemlines raised. If you choose a bridal gown with special detail like lace scallops at the hem, I will have to remove the hem and reattach it at the right length for your height. This will require labour intensive work and will increase your alterations costs. In some cases, we have to raise the hemline from the waist.
3. You will need a bustle or three
Every bride wants her train to trail gracefully behind as she walks down the aisle ala Princess Diana, but you don’t want to be holding up your train while trying to dance or while mingling with your guests. The style of your dress will determine what bustles you choose, and your dressmaker should be able to advise you on that.
4. Buy your wedding shoes before your first fitting
So I can hem your dress to the perfect length, you need to be wearing the shoes you will wear on your wedding day when you come for your first fitting. The same goes for your lingerie – bring your lingerie along so I can see how your dress looks with it.
5. If your weight is changing, then make your appointment as close to your wedding date as possible.
Most brides plan to lose a few kilos before their wedding. Some are breastfeeding, and so their bust sizes are different to when they buy the dress. If your weight is not going to be constant, I suggest making your first fitting about three to four weeks before your wedding.
These are some of the basic alterations you will probably require. Of course, anything can be done to alter the look of your wedding dress… changing the neckline, altering the sleeves… remember, the more complicated the alterations, the more it will cost.
With good communications between you and your dressmaker, the wedding dress alterations process doesn’t have to be stressful.
The greatest memories of a wedding day usually are the fun, candid ones. That’s why disposable cameras are so popular. The photos shot by your family and friends capture an essence that the professional photographers usually can’t. Besides, the professional photographers can’t be everywhere at the same time.
Well, forget the disposable cameras. Now there’s an app for your wedding day photos. Called Wedding Party, it’s an app that lets you and your guests capture all the special and amazing moments from your wedding and upload them.
Once you sign up, you can invite as many guests as you like. They can comment, upload their own photos of the wedding and share them. And the only people who can see the photos are you and the people you invite to use the app. It won’t show up online.
The best part of all, it’s free. You can upload and download as many pictures and add as many guests as you like.
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