Friday, May 30, 2014

Confused about what type of gown to get?

Do you not have the slightest clue what kind of wedding gown you are looking for? Or maybe you've tried on a MILLION different dresses, and nothing is quite perfect? Here’s an opportunity to piece together your own wedding dress from your favorite style of sleeves, neckline, silhouette (skirt) and gloves.

Take a trip to www.weddingdresscreator.com/wedding_dress_creator.php and have a blast trying all the different options until it all comes together in the perfect gown. Ther...e’s a mannequin just waiting to model your choices for you. First, pick your hair color and complexion from the palettes provided. Then begin your designing process!

Once you are finished, just print out your one-of-a-kind design and bring it on into A Bride's Design where we can customize that dress specifically for you and make your dreams alive!

Call (440) 835-3655 to make an appointment today!
 
Photo: Do you not have the slightest clue what kind of wedding gown you are looking for? Or maybe you've tried on a MILLION different dresses, and nothing is quite perfect? Here’s an opportunity to piece together your own wedding dress from your favorite style of sleeves, neckline, silhouette (skirt) and gloves.

Take a trip to www.weddingdresscreator.com/wedding_dress_creator.php and have a blast trying all the different options until it all comes together in the perfect gown. There’s a mannequin just waiting to model your choices for you. First, pick your hair color and complexion from the palettes provided. Then begin your designing process!

Once you are finished, just print out your one-of-a-kind design and bring it on into A Bride's Design where we can customize that dress specifically for you and make your dreams alive! 

Call (440) 835-3655 to make an appointment today!

Friday, May 23, 2014

Tips for mothers of the bride and groom

10 Tips for Mothers of the Bride and Groom

1. Get rid of your own expectations. These days, no matter who is paying, the bride and groom are the captains of the team, and they’ll say what happens and when. Too much input ...from you can cause them a lot of stress when you should be trying to be their support system.

2. Pick your battles. If there are elements you’d love the wedding to have (a certain ethnic tradition, a mother-son dance) choose the most important one (or few) and present it as a request.

3. Start out on the right foot. Tell the couple, ‘Here are some of the things I might be able to help with―just tell me what you want'. That will often get you invited in to help more than if you try to bulldoze them.

4. Don’t promise more than you can deliver. Make sure that what you volunteer to help with is realistic. Especially on the weekend of the wedding, with family in town, you may not want to be stuck ironing tablecloths for a big party you offered to host. And you don’t want to cause panic when someone has to be recruited at the last minute to fill in for you.

5. Get to know the in-laws. Traditionally, after the engagement is announced, the groom’s parents reach out to arrange a get-together, but there’s no need to stand on ceremony. Often the bride and groom will invite both sets of parents to a dinner to meet and discuss initial thinking about the wedding plans.

6. Don’t try to outdo the other mother. It can only cause friction for you and potential stress for the kids. You both should be in it for them.

7. Let the bride’s mom pick her dress first. Once she has chosen hers, she lets the mother of the groom know the color, length, and style so she can choose a complementary dress (keep the wedding photos in mind). Both moms should stay away from whites and the colors of the bridal party.

8. Don’t invite people too soon. Don’t start calling relatives as soon as the engagement is announced. To avoid an etiquette gaffe, wait until the guest list is finalized and you know how many people on your side can be accommodated.

9. Practice discretion. If you’re not crazy about some person or some element of the wedding, keep it to yourself. Otherwise, that gossip will inevitably end up floating around at the wedding, and it could cast a shadow on the couple’s big day.

10. Give a sentimental gift. If you’ve paid for a part of the wedding or honeymoon, consider presenting them with something sentimental, like a family heirloom. Or, from the registry you might choose a pie plate your son or daughter will use at every holiday and think of you. This is a way to say, ‘We welcome you into the family,’ and reflect that there’s life after the wedding.


Photo: Tip for Tuesday!

10 Tips for Mothers of the Bride and Groom

1. Get rid of your own expectations. These days, no matter who is paying, the bride and groom are the captains of the team, and they’ll say what happens and when. Too much input from you can cause them a lot of stress when you should be trying to be their support system.

2. Pick your battles. If there are elements you’d love the wedding to have (a certain ethnic tradition, a mother-son dance) choose the most important one (or few) and present it as a request.

3. Start out on the right foot. Tell the couple, ‘Here are some of the things I might be able to help with―just tell me what you want'. That will often get you invited in to help more than if you try to bulldoze them.

4. Don’t promise more than you can deliver. Make sure that what you volunteer to help with is realistic. Especially on the weekend of the wedding, with family in town, you may not want to be stuck ironing tablecloths for a big party you offered to host. And you don’t want to cause panic when someone has to be recruited at the last minute to fill in for you.

5. Get to know the in-laws. Traditionally, after the engagement is announced, the groom’s parents reach out to arrange a get-together, but there’s no need to stand on ceremony. Often the bride and groom will invite both sets of parents to a dinner to meet and discuss initial thinking about the wedding plans.

6. Don’t try to outdo the other mother. It can only cause friction for you and potential stress for the kids. You both should be in it for them.

7. Let the bride’s mom pick her dress first. Once she has chosen hers, she lets the mother of the groom know the color, length, and style so she can choose a complementary dress (keep the wedding photos in mind). Both moms should stay away from whites and the colors of the bridal party.

8. Don’t invite people too soon. Don’t start calling relatives as soon as the engagement is announced. To avoid an etiquette gaffe, wait until the guest list is finalized and you know how many people on your side can be accommodated.

9. Practice discretion. If you’re not crazy about some person or some element of the wedding, keep it to yourself. Otherwise, that gossip will inevitably end up floating around at the wedding, and it could cast a shadow on the couple’s big day.

10. Give a sentimental gift. If you’ve paid for a part of the wedding or honeymoon, consider presenting them with something sentimental, like a family heirloom. Or, from the registry you might choose a pie plate your son or daughter will use at every holiday and think of you. This is a way to say, ‘We welcome you into the family,’ and reflect that there’s life after the wedding.

Friday, May 16, 2014

Wedding Invitations

Why are wedding invitations so important?

When we tell people about our wedding we are not only announcing a celebration, but the beginning of two lifes in common therefore invitations are the reflection of this and they are extremely impo...rtant as they give others an insight into what the wedding will be. As a couple, our wedding day is one of the most significant and special days in our lives, that is why it is important that our wedding invitation reflects and reminds us of that spirit.

Check out this website for some adorable invitation designs! Which one is YOUR favorite?!
Photo: Why are wedding invitations so important?

When we tell people about our wedding we are not only announcing a celebration, but the beginning of two lifes in common therefore invitations are the reflection of this and they are extremely important as they give others an insight into what the wedding will be. As a couple, our wedding day is one of the most significant and special days in our lives, that is why it is important that our wedding invitation reflects and reminds us of that spirit. 

Check out this website for some adorable invitation designs! Which one is YOUR favorite?!

http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/shop/wedding_invitations.htm

Friday, May 9, 2014

Vintage Inspired Weddings

Are you trying super hard to think of some original ideas to make your reception feel a little more vintage? Here's a simple DIY craft! Use an old window as a seating chart. All you will need to make it a fully functional sign is a glass writing marker. Easy and adorable!

Photo: Tip for Tuesday! 

Are you trying super hard to think of some original ideas to make your reception feel a little more vintage? Here's a simple DIY craft! Use an old window as  a seating chart. All you will need to make it a fully functional sign is a glass writing marker. Easy and adorable!

Friday, May 2, 2014

Floral Arrangements

Look up! Instead of traditional floral arrangements used as centerpieces, how about hanging them from above and turning it into a floral chandelier instead?
 
Photo: Look up! Instead of traditional floral arrangements used as centerpieces, how about hanging them from above and turning it into a floral chandelier instead?