Perfect Wedding Dress Design Trends July 15, 2009
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Perfect Wedding Dress Design Trends 
With all the recent months of recession, a lot of couples have toned down their weddings, and we are seeing more of the relaxed casual affairs that are smaller, more intimate and special.
This has lead to a trend in venue towards garden weddings and receptions, and of course, with all our fabulous beaches, beach weddings are still very popular.
These sorts of venues create design trends for wedding gowns that centre around soft and/or structured…
That can mean a soft fluid wedding dress that is gorgeous with a deep neckline and delicate beaded diamante detail. Perfect for a laid-back, sophisticated wedding ceremony.
But, for those of us who would still love some support (who doesn’t really?), fitted corset bodices with sheer overlays and floaty skirts are sensational!
The structured corset gives a sexy hourglass shape while soft overlays can give a desired light and pretty effect.
A short structured bodice and a gorgeous overlay of embroidered tulle – would suit any garden wedding perfectly.
V-necklines show off a bit of cleavage in a tasteful way while soft draping over a structured bodice will give you great shape and support, yet still look soft and unrestrained.
Also, we have found that big skirts are back in demand! Corseted bodices with full skirts and layers of tulle are proving to be very popular again – with layers of tulle and bits of delicate lace on the bodice, finished off with a thin satin belt at the waist… very reminiscent of 50’s glamour.
A full wedding dress can look fantastic in any setting and you will undeniably be the centre of attention!
Although we in Australia are quite well off in the weather department compared to the rest of the world (I mean we get sunny 20 C days in the middle of winter!), it still doesn’t mean that we don’t feel the wind and chill. That doesn’t mean an unattractive large lumpy coat to cover your wedding dress! An Australian winter wedding can be quite fantastic with a fashionable and beautiful feather shrug, jacket or bolero, which would compliment any gown perfectly while still keeping you warm.
Different designs work for different body shapes and wedding styles so it is important to know what you love and feel comfortable in.
If you are feeling a little body conscious, then the style of a structured wedding gown can work really well. You don’t have to worry about any unwanted bumps showing, as the corset will hide all that for you!
Article by Karen Willis Holmes
(02) 9357 7810
www.karenwillisholmes.com.au
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Lingerie and Gowns | Wedding Dresses and Gowns July 15, 2009
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Welcome to Lingerie and Gowns, Australias Wedding, Formal, and Lingerie Specialists. We can provide you with everything you need for your wedding, formal, prom, special event, or special night, to make you feel amazing, and look like a million dollars. We can organise your whole wedding or formal attire, from the bridal, formal, prom or ball gown, mother of the bride outfit, mens suits, bridesmaid dresses, flowergirl dresses, jackets, shoes, bags, and accessories. We can also organise your lingerie for a special someone.
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Rebeccas Bridal | Wedding Dress July 6, 2009
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At Rebecca’s Bridal we offer exquisite gowns at discount prices. Starting from just $350 we pride ourselves on quality, fine attention to detail and bringing our customers unique and hand crafted gowns at affordable prices. Let us be a part of your special day and bring you your dream gown at the lowest price possible. Did you know leading Bridal Stores have up to 800% mark up on their wedding gowns? We don’t our mark-up doesn’t even come close. Rebecca’s Bridal has carefully considered all the elements pushing the price of wedding gowns up and eliminated them. We do not pay the high costs associated with leasing a shop front we don’t hold floor stock or deal with wholesalers. We deal directly with an experienced team of talented seamstresses hand creating each and every gown in our collection. Visit rebeccasbridal.com.au to view out entire collection now (new website coming soon with over 200 new designs.
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Bridal Elegance and Extras | Weddings at Kiss the Bride June 24, 2009
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Bridal Elegance & Extras is owned by Elma Raw, who really has empathy with her customers and the problems often encountered in organizing a wedding! Elma knows brides sometimes need personal assistance in areas other than just choosing the all important wedding attire! Her shop provides many extras as well as contacts to other service providers and free info and tips. For all brides who dont want to be treated as just another number and who want a nice shopping experience, we recommend visiting Elma. 2 hour one on one appointments will allow time for you to enjoy Elmas help in sorting out your requirements and for follow up appointments to be made. Feel as special as you are! Contact ph 0740953591 anytime to talk to Elma or to arrange a visit.
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Pearls N Sparkles Bridal | Weddings at Kiss the Bride June 20, 2009
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The exclusive Rhonda Jane collection has been designed and created in Australia by the founder of Pearls N Sparkles – Rhonda J Nocker. Comming from a background of seamstresses and tailors for the past 4 generations has brought many family traditions and more than 100 years of classic & elegant designs to life in the Rhonda Jane collection. Our exclusive Rhonda Jane range of gowns features more than 15 timeless designs arising from Southern American and English coulture. Each gown has been carefully designed in luxury fabrics ranging from silks to royal satins & hand beaded laces from around the world. The gowns are delicately hand beaded in geniune Swarovski pearls, Crystals and pendants.
Pure Bridal | Weddings at Kiss the Bride June 20, 2009
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At Pure Bridal we offer you a range of exquisite bridal gowns, hand picked from the finest Australian and International designers, thus allowing Sunshine Coast and Noosa brides access to exquisite wedding dresses not previously found outside of the major cities. Our desire is to not only offer beautiful wedding dresses and accessories but to ensure that every bride enjoys a unique and sophisticated bridal shopping experience within the stylish and relaxed environment of our Noosaville bridal boutique. With the NEW addition of an online store, shopping at Pure Bridal is no longer reserved just for those who live locally on the Sunshine Coast. Pure Bridals online store gives bride-to-bes both in Australia and Internationally an opportunity to purchase items securely from our exclusive range of bridal jewellery, purses and accessories, including divine cufflinks for the groom and groomsmen.
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Karen Willis Holmes | Weddings at Kiss the Bride June 19, 2009
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In 2000 Karen Willis Holmes founded her bridal couture company in Sydney, reflecting her life long love of fashion and in particular the 18th Century and the 1940’s. Hence Karen’s designs celebrate historic romance, sensuality and the spirit of the modern young woman, all with a twist. The Karen Willis Holmes couture collection is positioned at the highest end of the luxury market providing a stylish modern alternative to the traditional bride. In 2004 Karen was inspired to create a ready to wear collection, making her gowns more accessible to clients that require a more innovative couture look, but with the ease and price of a ready to wear gown. The ready to wear client appeal is high, driven by a modern high fashion design ethic, with a fabulous fit and finish, couture like quality and a high level of customer service. The Paddington store in Sydney was opened in September 2004 and has proved so succesful Karen opened her Melbourne store in Armadale on 14th February 2006.
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Bridal Fitting | Weddings at Kiss the Bride June 19, 2009
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Bridal Fitting Personal Training is a specialist personal training service that offers Brides, Grooms and Bridal Parties inspirational and successful training to ensure you look and feel the way you want on your special day. Bridal Fitting Personal Training is the most experienced specialist bridal personal training provider in Western Australia, with its first launch in the UK many years ago. Bridal Fitting provides training in Mandurah and surrounding regions. Looking and feeling amazing on your wedding day is important. Not only because there will be all eyes on you and an amazing photographer taking photos that will form your memories for a lifetime but because you may see your wedding day as a new chapter in your life. Bridal Fitting offers you the opportunity to begin this new chapter with fresh energy, new vitality and a positive outlook so that you really have many happy experiences with your newly wed partner. Isnt that what happily ever after is all about?
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Brides of the Bay | Weddings at Kiss the Bride June 19, 2009
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Brides of the Bay is situated in the Cinema Mall, the very heart of Nelson Bay NSW. Because we are the only Bridal shop within the Port Stephens area, we are able to offer you our gowns at the lowest possible price. As with the Designer Labels, we to have our gowns made off shore, we have very high quality control prior to dispatch and again here in Australia. Our Replica Gowns are without doubt absolutly georgous, and having them custom made to fit guarentees a perfect fitting Gown.
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Pure Bridal Pty Ltd May 29, 2009
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Pure Bridal is an official agent for Belgravia Formal Wears Dress Circle brand – a leading and renowned brand in mens formal suit hire. Dress Circles extensive range of high quality mens and boys suits means you can dress to impress at your next special occassion, be it wedding, school formal or black tie event. Noosa Wedding Suit Hire Choose from classic black dinner suits with satin trim or for a more relaxed look a lounge suit with open collar shirt. We have a stylish range of co-ordinating vests and accessories to create the perfect look for your special day. Groomsman and Page Boy suit hire also available (from age 2+). If you wish to discuss hiring mens formal wear and pricing please call 07 5449 9699 for an appointment.
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