Bridal Guide: Wedding Accessories - What Do I Need?

Bridal Guide For Accessories

You have recently plunged into the soon to be married life. Everything is going great except for the planning. The planning is long, hard and very tedious work. Although, you really enjoy the planning process very much. The only thing is you really need to find some great wedding accessories for your big day. You have looked and looked and you see the same old high priced, low quality accessories that you might find at Wal-Mart. So look no further your savior is here. Below I have listed some really high quality, affordable wedding accessories.

Love Locket Garter & Tossing Garter

Now let me tell right off hand this is a beauty. The love locket garter has even appeared in Bridal Guide Magazine. So here is the details.

This Love Locket garter is made of luxurious matte satin and features a heart-shaped locket trimmed with a floral scroll. Locket accommodates two small photographs of the bride and groom or a special good luck message for the bride.

Make it a keepsake and wear this removable jewelry quality charm again after the wedding on a necklace or bracelet

Charm may be personalized with a single initial.

Destination Charm Guest Book and Pen

This particular guest book is really great for any beach wedding. This palm tree guest book will give your wedding that extra bit of beach feel. Here is the details below.

Each piece includes a sterling silver-plated charm that can be easily removed from the layered satin ribbon, the palm tree charm can be worn again on a necklace or charm bracelet. Guest book pages are printed in silver ink and hold over 500 names and thoughts.

Guest book measures 8 3/4" X 6". Pen base measures 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" X 8 1/2".

You would just have to see this little beauty to appreciate its real value. The thing is you can pair this up with maybe a nice ring pillow and some toasting flutes and you would really have the beach theme going on.

Carriage Ring Holder

Break out of the norm with this unique way to carry your rings down the aisle and then later showcase them in the carriage holder as well. Unique way to present your rings. Here is the details.

The carriage ring holder features blue velvet lining, removable magnetic carriage box, and movable wheels. Box can be removed from the base to present wedding ring or set on nightstand for everyday ring storage. Can also be used on a ring pillow at your wedding ceremony.

Made of pewter with rhodium finish. Measures 3 1/2" X 1 3/4" 2 5/8".

Excellent choice if I might say so myself. So thats it there is a few of the many different accessories that you can purchase online at the many retailers. So I suggest that you browse around until you find the perfect accessories for your wedding.

Bridal Guide: Beyond Pearls - Bridal Jewelry That Rocks

Bridal Guide For Jewelry

There's some logic behind the bridal obsession with pearls - they're white and accessible. But if you're the kind of bride who wants to step out of your mother's wedding album and create your own images, let us open your eyes to a few white and clear gemstone options you may not have thought of.

Raw Diamond

Compared to its refined counterpart, the raw diamond is a much more affordable, and still stunning, gemstone. The raw diamond typically elicits an antique, earthy look that has become fashionable in recent years. One can expect a fairly opaque white reflection from these stones, making them a highly appropriate alternative to pearls.

Moonstone

Moonstones get their name from the celestial-like shimmer they give off, an ever-changing play of light that shifts and dances as the wearer moves. The most translucent of these stones still contain an undertone of blue, which is a subtle way to capitalize on your own baby blues or to satisfy the old rhyme ("something blue...").

Rutilated Quartz

This transparent stone is known and appreciated for the golden strands of rutile that dart within, often referred to as "Venus Hair." What could be more appropriate on your wedding day than a stone reminiscent of the Roman goddess of love and beauty? How about the fact that Rutilated Quartz is also mostly clear, affordable and flattering to hazel eyes.
To see an example of rutilated quartz jewelry, click here.

Rose Quartz

Rose quartz stones come in a range of intensities from the palest, most transparent to a merely translucent pink. Regardless of its clarity, rose quartz embodies a color comparable to a pink pearl and is therefore a very feminine touch to any wedding ensemble.

Clear/Rock Crystal

Rock crystal is an entirely transparent, colorless form of quartz that is said to emulate the clarity and shimmer of water when at its best. Like diamonds, this stone loses clarity with each additional flaw, and it is important to know what you are buying ahead of time. Legend has it that wearing rock crystal benefits the health and spiritual well-being...not a bad superstition on your wedding day.

Mother of Pearl

Also known as Nacre, the iridescent material that coats the inside of mollusk shells can come in many different colors, from rose to white to pewter. The overlying rainbow-like reflection creates an accessory that goes with virtually any color, and if you find yourself with cold feet about not wearing completely traditional jewelry, you can take comfort in the fact that the word "pearl" is still in the name. To see an example of mother of pearl jewelry, click here.

Bridal Guide: Plus Size Bra Fitting Guide - The Inside Story

Bridal Guide For Bra

Plus size women must have a good bra fit and comfort to look fabulous in their clothes. The standard sizing system of measuring in the band area and around the breasts doesn’t address all the issues of women who wear plus size bras. It is a starting point, but not the whole picture. Over 35 million of us wear size 14 and up. It is estimated that 8 out of 10 of us are wearing the wrong size bra. The list below has some tips to help you understand why you are having plus size bra fitting issues and how to fix them.

The best way to determine your bra size or find more comfortable plus size bras is to take out all the bras you already own. Note what you like and dislike about each bra. Once you go through this list below you will have a better understanding of your own plus size bra fit.

Does your bra ride up in the back? Are you constantly pulling your bra down in the back?
Try a smaller band size. To compensate for the smaller band size, increase the cup size one size.

Are your breasts bulging out the top and sides?
Try a larger cup size, but keep the same band size.

Does your bra sag? Or does your bust droop with your bra on?
Try a bra with a crisscross under support. Or try an underwire bra. And follow the steps for getting the band size and cup size right for you.

Do your plus size bra underwires stand away from the ribcage? Does the underwire stick out under you clothes?
Try a smaller band size and add a bra extender to the back. Bra extenders come in lots of colors and sizes. This worked for me. Jane

Do your underwire plus size bras cut into your underarms?
Try a smaller cup size and add a bra extender to the back. Bra extenders come in lots of colors and sizes.

Do your shoulder straps dig in?
Try a wider banded bra with wide padded straps. You also may need to decrease the band size. This will give you more support in the band area and put less stress on the straps.

Do your straps slip?
Try a bra with straps that V in the back.

Does your bra size seem to change from designer to designer?
Each manufacturer has their own interpretation of sizes, especially in plus sizes. Most of the time, if you wear a certain size in a plus size bra by one manufacturer, all their plus size bras will fit you in the same size. Just make sure you know which size you really wear by following the steps above.

Should you measure yourself or let someone else measure for you?
It is better to let someone else measure for you. But, you are only letting them measure for you. You can allow them to give you advice, but only you know what is truly comfortable. Follow the steps above to determine your custom fit.

Bridal Guide: Online Shopping for Women's Plus Size Clothing - Shop by Body Type

Bridal Guide For Body Type

Your Body Type and Plus Size Online Shopping

Plus size women struggle with what to wear that will make them feel comfortable in their plus size clothes. Every woman who wears plus sizes would be trendy and fashionable if she new how to find BBW clothes that fit right. We see a lot of misinformation about what clothing a plus size woman should wear. Most of that fashion advice is about hiding or covering your flaws. Forget it!!! You have assets! Show them off!

Hourglass Figure - Also called X Shape, Curvy

You have a curvy, feminine figure. Your shoulders and hips are balanced. Look for soft flowing fabrics. Princess cut dresses and wrap or faux wrap dresses will work for you. Try belted knits (avoid tight knits). Skirts that have gathers and hip yokes will flatter you. You can wear straight leg, flared leg and cropped pants. Look for jackets that create a vertical line that curves in at the waist.

Rectangular Figure - Also called H Shape, I Shape, and Straight Shape

If you are a full waist, flat hip type you will want to look at straight or vertical lines that curve in at your waist. Your ability to wear a straight vertical look is your asset. Straight Skirts are your friends. You can wear jackets any length. You also want to look for jackets that curve in at the waist to give you body definition and the illusion of a waist. Even though your waist may not be as small as you would like it to be, princess cut in any garment will give your waist definition and great body fit without creating a horizontal line at your waist. In pants, you want to look for tapered and somewhat tapered legs. Pants with comfort waist or a small amount of elastic allows you the room for your waist/tummy without having to buy larger pants that bag out in the derriere.

Apple Shape - Also called O Shape, Circle Shape or Round Shape

If you are very round or full in the middle of your body with slim legs, you know you have difficulties finding plus size clothes that fit. Your focus needs to be to create a long vertical look. Tunic tops are your friend. You can wear plus size tunics over straight skirts or tapered pants. Long necklaces and shoes with heels will help you to elongate your look. Wear long jackets, but avoid stiff and boxy fabrics. Don’t be afraid of slinky fabrics, but do avoid clingy fabrics. If you are a petite apple shape you need to look at plus size petites. Luckily, designers have suddenly discovered plus size petite clothes and you will see lots of them coming out. If you are a plus petite woman and wearing tops out of proportion, you will just make yourself look bigger.

Pear Figure - Also called A Shape, Triangle Shape

If you are a flared hip type, you may see a lot of advice about wearing jackets that cover your hips. This jacket choice creates a horizontal line that goes around the widest part of your body. Instead of accenting your hips with a horizontal line, accent you wonderful waist with a jacket that cuts in at your waist and flairs out and ends somewhere between your waist and hips. This plus size jacket length will accent your small waist, give you great body fit and definition and your hips will become a non-issue. What to wear under your body fit jacket? Bias cut skirt (never a straight skirt - it will never fit right), Pants with plenty of darts and a small amount of elastic in the waist - zippered on the side or front. Straight legged pants are your best bet. Avoid too tapered pants as they will accent the width of your hips.

Plus size women have fitting issues if they don’t know which styles work on their body types. When you find plus size pants, for example, that fit you perfectly – buy, buy, buy. Buy them in different colors and multiples of the color you are most likely to wear often. I am not suggesting you wear the same pants everyday. I am suggesting that if you buy in bulk on 5 or 6 different.

Bridal Guide: How to Buy Sexy Plus Size Lingerie Gifts for Your BBW

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Bridal Guide: Plus Size Wedding Gown Guide - Shop by Shape

Bridal Guide For Gown

Plus size wedding gown, shopping doesn’t have to be traumatic. Shopping for your plus size wedding gown can be so much easier if you know in advance which styles will flatter you. Dress Slimmer on your Wedding Day with Body Fit and Style. The following is an excerpt from Plus Size Bridal Guide.

Hourglass Figure - Also called X shape, Curvy Shape:
You have the easiest shape to dress. You can call attention to your waist. Soft fabrics are very flattering to you. If you are tall, your defined waist creates balance. If you are short, you may want to de-emphasize your waist a little so you don’t look chopped in half. You would accomplish this by wearing a plus size wedding gown with vertical lines that curve in at the waist instead of a dress that has an actual, horizontal waistline. You are curvaceous. Celebrate it!!!!! The hourglass figure can easily wear ball gown, sheath or a-line style wedding gowns.

Rectangular Figure - Also called H Shape, I Shape, and Straight Shape:
Because your silhouette is straight up and down, you would want to create waist definition with vertical lines that curve in. Princess seams work well for you. Fitted bodices with a slightly dropped waist, Basque waist or v-waist work well for you, as well. Anything that gives the illusion of a waist without a horizontal line at your waist will work well for you. Empire waistline is your friend. You can wear sheaths, empire style, raised waist, a-line, Basque waistline, dropped waist. Avoid gathered or heavily pleated fabric at the waist. If you are in the upper plus sizes, you might look in evening wear and look for a white beaded gown in the tunic and skirt style.

Apple Figure - Also called O Shape, Circle Shape or Round Shape:
This is the most difficult shape to dress. Your figure is visually larger or wider above the waist and narrower around your hips and thighs. Think vertical lines. Avoid anything that creates an actual horizontal line at the waist. Some a-line in the skirt is ok if it falls in a nice, soft drape. No crinolines. Avoid gathered or heavily pleated fabric at the waist. Empire style and soft drape a-line styles are your best choices.
If you could find a two piece gown with a straight skirt and a tunic style top, this would work very well for you. You might look in evening wear and look for a white beaded, lace or crepe gown in this style, especially if you wear the upper plus sizes and just not feeling comfortable in any other style.

Pear Figure - Also called A Shape, Triangle Shape:
Wonderful pear shaped women have a waist – sometimes a tiny waist. You can wear bodices that are fitted and defined. You can even have a gown with a horizontal line at the waist. You can wear a-line or anything that flares out. A fitted bodice that comes to a V in the front elongates your slim upper body and makes the skirt just flow over your hips and makes them disappear. Sometimes, however, a pear shaped woman can have very small or sloping shoulders. You may need to add some small shoulder pads (fabric store) to hold the shoulders up. Avoid straight skirted gowns. They will pull across the hip area. And you may read somewhere that empire style works for pear shape, but I disagree. Empire style hides your greatest asset – your little waist. A-line, defined waist ballgown, or Basque styles will look great on you.

Plus size bridal shopping can be a wonderful and exciting experience. By knowing your body type, you can easily shop at online bridal shops. By choosing the right design for your body type, your perfect plus size wedding gown will arrive at your door ready to make you the beautiful bride you always dreamed of being.