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We welcome the challenge of helping you find that “Dream Wedding Dress”. Every Bride looks forward to that “wow” moment when she has the perfect wedding dress on…this is what we look forward to as well. Checkout “Irene’s Picks” and there are many more really good styles to choose from. By next week, I will be uploading the new Fall 2010 Mikaella Wedding dresses for preview and “exclusive” to Princess Brides. Make an appointment now and we will be happy to help you with this important decision. (808)592-8888.

Unique Idea – Surprise Mom!
September 27th, 2009

Every bride is looking for unique ideas and special ways to make her wedding more meaningful. Here is a wonderful and very touching idea to honor the two mothers at the wedding ceremony. But be certain to have lots of hankies on hand because this is guaranteed to tear up the eyes of everyone present…

Ask your floral designer to design two detachable floral sprays into your bridal bouquet. After your father walks you down the aisle, just before he turns to leave you and take his seat, remove one of the special flowers from your bouquet. Hand it to him and give him a kiss. Let him know in advance that this will take place and tell him that as he takes his seat in the pew with your mother, he is to present the flower to her on your behalf.

Then at the conclusion of the ceremony, as you begin to make your way back up the aisle as husband and wife, stop at the pew where your mother-in-law is seated. Remove the second special flower from your bouquet and present it to her, along with a kiss, before continuing up the aisle.

Don’t tell the moms in advance that this will be taking place! It is the element of surprise which helps to make this so very sweet and special. There will not be a dry eye in the room…Make sure to tell the photographer what you are planning to do so he captures every memorable moment.

(From SuperWeddings.com)

FABRICS: Wedding dresses are made from Satin, Chiffon, Organza, Taffeta, Tulle, and Lace. Here are the rankings in terms of:

WEIGHT OF FABRIC (Heaviest to lightest): Satin, Organza (when lined with satin), Lace (when lined with satin), Tulle, Chiffon,Taffeta,

MOST FORGIVING FABRIC (Most to Least): Satin, Organza (when lined with satin), Lace (when lined with satin), Taffeta, Tulle, Chiffon.

*Chiffon is not as light a fabric as you may think and it is the least forgiving because it clings to your body. Be careful with your under garment selection when wearing chiffon as if you wear a corset, the boning of the corset may show through.

*Taffeta is becoming the most popular fabric. It is light, supple and looks good for ruching, and it looks like silk. Most taffeta wedding dresses no longer has that “swooshing” sound. Taffeta is being used for simple to the most elegant gowns by all designers. Taffeta is available in all different pricepoints. The inexpensive taffeta has more sheen to the fabric. The better taffeta fabrics really look like silk.

*Charmeuse, which is a soft, flowy fabric, with a lot of sheen, is a form of satin fabric. It is made in a different weave so the sheen appears more and the fabric is more lightweight. Charmeuse is also not a forgiving fabric. It also clings in the wind. Since the fabric is so supple, it looks great in low back, cowl neckline dresses.

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