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About Meggy Delton

Ever since I went to my aunt's wedding when I was a little girl, I've been in love with every little facet of planning and holding the most stunning weddings ever. From the décor to the menu, to the seating, the music, and the venue itself, it's the little details that make a successful wedding. And there's nothing I love more than paying close attention to those details, and helping people turn their special day into the most memorable one of their lives. From choosing your wedding venue, to selecting the caterers, and planning the decorations, you'll find great tips for your wedding here.

Choosing the Right Wedding Dress

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Choosing the wedding dress is most likely every brides most treasured experience when planning the wedding. The dress symbolizes all the years of dreaming, of feeling not only beautiful but is finally the princess that has found her prince. The dress is one of the most romantic elements for the bride and getting it just right becomes so important. Below we provide some tips to keep in mind so that you find the dress that was meant for you.

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When should you start searching for your wedding dress?

You should start your search at least six to nine months before your wedding day. Keep in mind that while this may feel like a long time in advance, when it comes to ordering your wedding dress it can take up to four to six months – not including any alterations that may be needed down the line. When you first start browsing through magazines, be sure to keep on file all the photographs of wedding dresses that appealed to you. Keep these with you when you begin shopping around bridal stores.

How to Choose the Right Style as Your Wedding Dress

Consider the type of ceremony you will be having. It is a more relaxed affair or is it a more traditional formal occasion. Will it be during the day or at night? For a more formal evening wedding, dresses that are floor length, usually in white, cream, ivory or champagne with a train and gloves is one of the most elegant choices. For a less formal look then consider perhaps a ballerina length dress, which can also come in pastels and with a short veil and no train. For something even less formal, a bride can decide upon wearing a short or long dress, even a two piece suit would be appropriate. Nowadays, there is much room for adjusting to what suits you – while traditional wear still has its place – there are also more modern twists that many find refreshing.

Consider Your Figure When Choosing Your Wedding Dress

To get the most out of a wedding dress, it is important to consider a dress that will flatter your figure the most. To do this, involve a friend or family member to come dress shopping with you. Pick someone who you know will be completely honest with you – you want to be told exactly how a dress looks on you, good or bad, so that you can make the right choice. The basic shapes of wedding dresses include: ball gown, sheath and empire waist or princess-shaped. The best way to start is to try each basic shape and see from there which type flatters your figure the most, while still feeling comfortable.

What to Remember When Choosing Your Wedding Dress

Make sure you have calculated your set budget and do not go over this. Shop around to not only get a taste of different styles, but to also find the bets deals. Find out when certain stores are having their sales. When you have found your perfect match and you make a deposit – be sure to itemize every little detail from manufacturer, date, size and colour etc and emphasize that you will cancel the order if your dress is not ready by the specified date.

Give yourself time to play around with different styles, shapes and colours before making your decision. Choosing the right wedding dress is an integral part of the wedding preparations so do yourself a favour and start your search as early as possible.

What to Consider About Wedding Invitations

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You come home with a pile of letters under your arm. Receiving mail these days is never exciting as most of it is made up either of bills or annoying advertising. However, there comes a day when a special looking envelope peaks through the rest and your heart skips a beat. It’s a wedding invitation and it has just made your day!

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That is the reaction you want your guests to feel when they receive yours. Like a child looking through the keyhole, a wedding invitation is about giving the receiver a brief taster, or glimpse, of what is to come. For this reason, wedding invitations are very special and takes some thought to get it right. We give some helpful ideas to help you along the right path.

When should you start creating/ordering your wedding invitations?

Ideally you want to get this done as soon as possible. Wedding invitations should be sent out ahead of time, to allow for enough space in which people can make the appropriate plans to attend your wedding. As soon as your guest list is final, you should begin making preparations for your wedding invitations. If you are ordering these, then this should be your next step – at least three to four months before the wedding date. However, the design of your wedding invitations takes time and should be started months in advance. Even while you are drawing up your guest list you should be working on what concept you want to incorporate. Start creating and dreaming up ideas initially; look at other invitation designs to get some ideas. Shop around at stationers, craft shops, online and begin narrowing down your search around six months before.

How many should you order?

A common mistake is finding you have ordered to few. While you may have ordered the exact number on your guest list, things can change in the meantime which can affect the number of people on your list. Always order more than you need – at least thirty extra just to be on the safe side. You don’t want to be in a position where you have to re-order a few as this can get pricey and also delay sending them out.

What should you include in your wedding invitation?

Your wedding invitation should include all the information that a guest will need. Name of the bride and groom, wedding hosts (such as the parents), the venue, time and date, where the reception will be held and how guests can RSVP. A good idea is to include response cards as this saves guests the time and hassle. Another extra that will give your wedding invitation a special tough is to include a directions card – this shows that you are being extra-considerate of your guests.

Wedding invitations can become costly. Colour ink on top-of-line paper with customized designs will hike up the costs considerably. You can consider creating your won cards – online stores and craft shops offer a variety of creative options to design professional, yet completely unique wedding invitations.