Wedding Outfits

Different countries wear different outfits for their weddings. Each country has their particular wedding gear. Usually, this is also the country’s formal wear.

For example, in most of Europe and the US, the men wear a wedding suit. Usually it is made from a light colored fabric, possibly grey though it can also be blue or black. The gentlemen are given a sprig of flowers to wear on his lapel to relieve the formality of the suit.

The bride usually wears a floor length formal dress. It is usually colored white and is worn with a veil or with a hat and flowers. The entourage gets to wear formal gowns in colors following the theme of the wedding.

In Russia, the brides don’t buy or rent their dresses. They usually make it themselves since sewing is a skill that the women are proud of. The style varies from bride to bride but it is still white. The men wear white or pale colored suits as do his attendants. The ladies wear formal gowns of colors matching the chosen wedding theme.

In Asia, the outfits differ from country to country. For example, the Japanese have traditional kimonos for weddings. The males wear a black kimono top with striped pants. The bride wears the Uchikake r traditional wedding gown with a Tsuno Kakushi hood. The hood is supposed to cover her horns, showing that she will be obedient to her husband.

In the Philippines the men wear the Barong Tagalog, a very comfortable outfit made from pinya or jusi over a white shirt. The bride and her entourage usually follows western tradition and wears a white gown and veil.

In India, the outfits change depending on the region. In northern India, the groom may wear a sherwani with a churidar pyjama or a bandha gala suit or a western style suit. In the south, they too may choose to wear the western three piece suit or the traditional veshti (dhoti) and kurta. To shield their face from the evil eye, the groom wears a turban adorned with a sehera, a veil of flowers.

The ladies on the other hand wear a sari. In India, white is considered a color of mourning. Thus it is a color to avoid. The color they wear is red for their nuptials. Their bridal wear is elaborate and colorful.

Like India, the Chinese wedding color is red though the bride doesn’t normally wear it. Nowadays, the couple wears a western style gown and suit, as do their attendants. The bridesmaids are all gowned in red since this is the color of wealth and happiness.

No matter what outfits they wear though, the point of the ceremony does not change. It is about a couple becoming one. It is the merging of two people.

It is also a fashion event. This is the one day of the year that the bride and groom gets to be the star of the show (assuming they aren’t fashion models or famous actors).

Caring and Preserving Your Wedding Gown

You’ve gone to all the trouble to find the perfect wedding gown. It arrives a few days before the wedding, and yes, it is absolutely gorgeous. It looks exactly as you dreamed your bridal gown would and you can’t wait to show it off.

Time to get dressed! Hair and makeup ready, you stand up to slip into your dress and…oops! You got a little bit of lipstick of on the front as you slipped the dress into place. No problem; it is so small that no one would notice unless they knew it was there.

At the reception, everything is going well. Unfortunately, some of the champagne dripped on your dress and you have a little icing from the cake on your side. Top it all off with a few flecks of sauce on your skirt and your white dress is becoming pretty colorful. What to do next?

The answer is don’t panic. It happens to a lot of brides. Just ask your bridesmaids if the stains are obvious. If they are not, then forget about them for now and just enjoy your party. A few stains should not spoil your big day.

What about if they are obvious? Again, don’t panic. Just relax and try to blot, not rub, the area where the stain is with a clean white towel. Let the towel absorb as much of the grease, oil, or water that it can. That will immediately lighten the stain a little bit.

Of course, sometimes the stain may be too big and too bright. Instead of experimenting on the dress it may be a better idea for you and your groom to change into your departure or party outfits. This way, you can move more freely (no more heavy skirts and train) and really boogie.

Let the professionals take care of your dress. They are better able to deal with it. Don’t wait too long though before brining in your gown. The sooner the stain is attended to, the better the chances of it coming out. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from your family to have this matter attended to while you are off on your honeymoon. You may want to personally speak to the dry cleaner but this is one of those instances where you need to trust someone else to do it for you.
To help you minimize the risk of stains at your wedding try the following:

• Use a deodorant that you are sure doesn’t stain on your clothes. A deodorant that is also an anti-perspirant usually works here.
• To help ensure that you don’t perspire too much, make sure that the venue of both your wedding and reception has adequate air conditioning.
• Take extra care when retouching your makeup. Shield your dress with a cloth or towel to prevent your lipstick or foundation from sticking to your gown.
• Ask someone to check that the seat of the bridal car is truly clean before you enter it. The last thing you want is to have stains from a chocolate bar the last occupant left behind.
• Move carefully around the food. Take care to lean over your plate so that any drips or crumbs land on the china and not on your gown.

Designer Wedding Gowns

White silk, lace, embroidery, petticoats…what does your dream gown look like? Have you found the person who will make it for you?

When you ask around, the first name that usually comes up is Vera Wang. This creative and talented artist often went with her mother to fashion shows in Paris. She got frustrated with the lack of fashion in bridal wear and decided to create her own shop. Today she is the hottest name in this industry, dressing such glamorous ladies for their nuptials as Jessica Simpson, Mariah Carey, Vanessa Williams and Sharon Stone.

Another name to watch out for in bridal fashion is Monique Lhuillier. This lady always wanted to be a fashion designer. She attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising but didn’t go into designing wedding gowns until after she designed her own wedding dress that she decided to get into this business. Today she designs gowns for such celebrities as Britney Spears, Christine Baumgartner (wife of Kevin Costner), Natalie Imbruglia and Charlotte Ross.

Now, you may be saying to yourself that you can’t afford the price tag of these designers. You may be surprised. While it’s true that to ask these designers to make a gown specifically would be expensive, you can get their designs off the rack, so to speak in places like Saks Fifth Avenue and Nieman Marcus. You can also check out the online stores for wedding gowns made by these wonderful designers.

Quite a number of brides don’t wish to waste their gowns, sitting in their closets, just mouldering. That would be a shame. Their generosity, your find, an absolute treasure. Check out the bargains to be had from purchasing used wedding gowns created by these very same designers. They are absolutely beautiful and can make you feel asolutely glamorous on your wedding day without breaking your bank.

Your Wedding Party Outfit

You look gorgeous as you walk down the aisle. You’re an absolute princess in your medieval style gown. The lovely gown and long train add to the solemnity of the occasion and truly complements your beauty.

After the ceremony though that long train, layers of petticoats and really warm dress can get really uncomfortable as you go around mingling with your guests. You keep stepping on your own dress and just barely avoid pitching into the plate of one of your guests. Thank goodness for the strong arm and quick reflexes of your groom.

Why not have a detachable train made for your gown. It will look beautiful in all your pictures, will be there as you take your walk down the aisle but won’t hamper you when it’s time to mingle. There’ll be nothing to drape over your arm but your new spouse.

Why not have a layered skirt made for your gown that is slightly shorter in front growing longer towards the back. Lace can be used to create a false image of evenness. It’ll be easier for you to maneuver now that there is no cloth right in front of your foot.

If you’ve watched the Lizzie McGuire Movie, you’ll notice that they made her a gown where the skirt was detachable. Underneath, she had a pair of pants on that perfectly matched the rest of her ensemble. Again, you’ll have no problems circling the reception since there are no longer impediments to your movement. You’ll be able to really get down on the dance floor without losing your poise.

Of course, last resort, just have another outfit on standby. Once you’ve had the first dance and the father-daughter dance, you can change into an outfit more suitable for mingling and even for running quickly to your wedding car.

What Do I Wear To the Wedding?

You opened your mail box and out fell a beautiful, cream colored envelope. Long before you open it, you know that one of your friends is getting married. You are so happy for her! You immediately contact the number indicated on the RSVP and confirm that you are definitely attending her wedding. Being women, the next question is, “What shall I wear to her wedding?”

Now ladies, everyone wants to look their best at a major event, such as this. If you’re single and open to the dating public, you know that you are on display. Weddings are a perfect opportunity to find romance (just don’t start assuming the first guy you meet at the wedding is walking down the aisle with you).

It is a courtesy to let the bride have all the glory on her wedding day, so please don’t steal her thunder. Dress to look good without piling on the rocks or being too provocative. The hunting ground may be in the open but you don’t want to scare off the pray… I mean the other guests.

You may want to check the invitation before going out and buying a dress for the wedding so that you don’t go overdressed or look out of place. For example, if the time indicated is for 7pm at the Ballroom of the Ritz, then you definitely need to wear a gown. The very name of the place speaks of elegance and black ties. It will definitely be a night to feel like a star.

If you’re not sure of what color to wear, check the invitation. Usually, the card is in the colors of the theme or may have ribbons to indicate it. If you can’t tell from the card, ask when you call the bride. It will make it easier for you to blend in. Generally though, as long as you don’t wear black or overexpose too much skin, you’ll do fine.

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