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The bridesmaid tradition was actually started way back in ancient days. Bridesmaid’s original role was to dress in identical bridesmaid dresses and identical to the bride’s wedding dress. This was to protect the bride from the evil spirits or would be suitors by confusing them on who was actually the bride.
The tradition of having bridesmaids is still around today. The only difference is that the bridesmaids dresses, even though they are still identical in most cases, are different from the bride’s wedding gown.
Going casual has grown in popularity in the last few years. So has the definition of casual. In the past, going casual meant something like jeans and tee or some other knock around comfy clothing. You just never wore casual attire for many, what we refer to as, dressy events. Women wore dresses and hats to church and men wore suits and ties. Casual was only worn in weddings when the wedding was a private ceremony or such.
Today’s definition of casual is entirely different. The casual wedding dress can be anything from a mini dress to a full length dress. The unfrillyness of the dress and the type of fabric can determine how casual it is. Many brides are choosing this casual look today for many reasons. This is the type of dress you can continue to wear after the wedding. The price of the dress is much lower than the normal wedding dress. The bridesmaids dresses can be worn after the wedding event so as the bridesmaid will benefit by her investment.
A lot of today’s semi formal events are being labeled as semi casual. Now, whatever that means, I do not know. It seems to me like there is a lot gray matter in between the two.
Theme weddings are getting more popular. If you have ever seen the movie “27 Dresses, Katherine Heigl plays the part of a woman who has been a bridesmaid 27 times and she had a bridesmaid dress for the theme of each wedding. Themes can be fun and tend to express the true you.
A lot of weddings are centered around a theme of whatever season the wedding is in. Springtime weddings can be themed with pastel colors and lots of spring flowers. Summertime wedding ceremonies are great outdoors, unless it is in a rainy season or very hot. There are endless theme possibilities for a summer wedding. Of course Autumn weddings, being my favorite season, can be the most impressive of all season themes. You have an array of deep colors to choose for your bridesmaid dresses as well as your own wedding dress. And last, but certainly not least, that very popular winter wedding has an endless number of themes for that all important event….YOUR WEDDING.
You might want to choose the theme for your wedding and then choose your date accordingly.
There is something sexy about a gal in red. All ladies have a streak of adventure in them. Choosing a sexy red wedding dress shows a sense of adventure and assertiveness for a bride on her wedding day.
Red wedding dresses have gained popularity for the braver sophisticated bride over the more conservative white wedding dress.
When choosing a red wedding dress, there are endless accessories to literally set off the glamor and appeal of the red. If the red veil looks a little much, a good choice would be a soft cream or pearl color. You can dress up with flashy jewelry or just a simple pendant. As for shoes, since red comes in so many shades, I would advise dying the shoes to match the color of the dress.
As for the bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses, and mother of bride dresses, several color options will work. The same shade of red as the wedding dress or a different shade of red that will accent the red in the wedding dress. Black is also a good alternative. A black and red combination is very nice.
Whatever color you choose for the attendants, your sexy red wedding dress will light up the room and tell people you are in control of your life.
You have selected some of your best friends, a former roommate, or a special family member to serve as your bridesmaids. You want to show them your appreciation with a gift. Here are some suggestions.
An engraved Silver charm is always a good idea. A small jewelry box, which can also be engraved is something she can always put to use.
You may also consider something more personal, like a certain fragrance that you know a certain bridesmaid likes, or a brand of makeup for another.
A nice gift for the bridesmaids is for the bride to purchase and give them a set of earrings, a bracelet, or a necklace to wear with their bridesmaid dresses, or you may even pay for their bridesmaid gowns.
This is just a few of the many possibilities that you might consider.
Weddings can be very expensive if you are not very careful. With today’s economy, cut backs are common. Cutting back on wedding expenses are not all that hard.
First of all, think about a back yard wedding or a beach wedding. You might even consider a park, that will have no rental fee. Instead of having a dress rehearsal at some expensive hall and then the cost of feeding all of the wedding party, why not have an outdoor barbecue or potluck picnic. An afternoon or morning wedding will eliminate the need for lights, which can be costly if very extravagant. For the reception, hire a d- jay and play your favorite music. A simply made wooden platform will suffice for a dance floor. Keep the food simple, yet appetizing. Instead of the traditional wedding dress and formal bridesmaid dresses, select something that is more casual. Maybe something ankle length for the bridesmaid dresses worn with strappy sandals, and for the bride a floor length sheath type sun dress.
You will be surprised at just how cheap your wedding can be.