Tuesday, August 26, 2008
WILL YOU BE WEARING WEDDING GLOVES?
Gloves used to be an essential for brides. Then they seemed to just disappear from the scene. As fashion has always been cyclic, everything old becomes new again. And, so it is with gloves. Although they have not returned to their previous stature as an essential, they are definitely a fashion statement.
Gloves are available in a myriad of styles, lengths, fabrics, colours, and embellishments. The one thing that everyone seems to agree upon is that the colour of your gloves should match the colour of your wedding gown. Silk, kidskin, velvet, lace, cotton, and spandex are just some of choices that you will have. Choosing the right length can be complicated and will depend on the style of your gown and the length of your arms. Generally, the longer the glove, the more formal they are. If you can’t find exactly the length that you are looking for, most gloves can be altered, so don’t worry about it. If your bridesmaids will be wearing gloves, they should be the same length as yours or shorter – never longer.
There are many different lengths of wedding gloves available. Here are a few of the most popular:
- Wrist length: often made of lace or cotton and embellished with pearls
- 2 - button or 2 inches above the wrist bone: a very good choice with a short sleeved gown
- 8 – button or 8 inches above the wrist bone: comes just below the elbow and is a great length for strapless gowns
- Opera length: the longest gloves and the most elegant
During the ceremony you will need to remove your gloves. Hand them over to the maid of honour with your bouquet. Don’t forget to put them back on afterwards. They will add an air of sophistication in your photos.
Monday, August 18, 2008
TRENDS IN REHEARSAL DINNERS
Times have changed over the years with respect to rehearsal dinners. In days gone by the rehearsal dinner was a pretty staid affair that took place just after the wedding rehearsal. Traditionally a sit-down meal was served and it was the groom’s family who picked up the tab. Today there are no rules for the rehearsal dinner. Everything is entirely up to the bride and groom including who is invited, who will pay, and what will be served. With both men and women marrying older, it is most often the bride and groom who pay for the rehearsal dinner.
The trend in rehearsal dinners is towards relaxed, informal, intimate get-togethers – just the bride and groom, immediately families, and the wedding party. It’s a terrific opportunity for all of those who mean the most to you to mix, mingle, and get to know each other if the haven’t already had the opportunity to do so. The Toronto Wedding Chapel is a great venue for an intimate rehearsal dinner. Many events in addition to weddings, take place in this fabulous locale.
Many brides and grooms are really personalizing their rehearsal dinners by creating a theme – poker night, showing old home movies, or a luau. Serve a signature cocktail instead of a fully stocked bar. Eschew the sit-down meal in favour of finger food and/or food stations or a themed buffet. Intimate rehearsal dinners don’t require you to send out formal invitations. A practical e-invitation or a phone call will suffice. Just be sure that your guests confirm their attendance so that you will be able to provide the caterer with an accurate count. Contact The Toronto Wedding Chapel to book your rehearsal dinner. It’s a great venue for an intimate rehearsal dinner and it’s located right in the heart of Toronto, easily accessible by public transit (TTC) or by car.
The trend in rehearsal dinners is towards relaxed, informal, intimate get-togethers – just the bride and groom, immediately families, and the wedding party. It’s a terrific opportunity for all of those who mean the most to you to mix, mingle, and get to know each other if the haven’t already had the opportunity to do so. The Toronto Wedding Chapel is a great venue for an intimate rehearsal dinner. Many events in addition to weddings, take place in this fabulous locale.
Many brides and grooms are really personalizing their rehearsal dinners by creating a theme – poker night, showing old home movies, or a luau. Serve a signature cocktail instead of a fully stocked bar. Eschew the sit-down meal in favour of finger food and/or food stations or a themed buffet. Intimate rehearsal dinners don’t require you to send out formal invitations. A practical e-invitation or a phone call will suffice. Just be sure that your guests confirm their attendance so that you will be able to provide the caterer with an accurate count. Contact The Toronto Wedding Chapel to book your rehearsal dinner. It’s a great venue for an intimate rehearsal dinner and it’s located right in the heart of Toronto, easily accessible by public transit (TTC) or by car.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
THE LATEST CELEBRITY TREND
Many celebrities are now wearing more than one gown at their weddings. It may have started because one celebrity bride just couldn’t decide on which dress to choose, so she bought both. No one knows for sure how it started but Christina Aguilera seems to be the one credited with starting the trend. When she married Jordan Bratman she arrived for her ceremony with her hair decorated in jewels and pulled back in a bun topped by white flowers, wearing a flamenco-style wedding dress by Christian Lacroix and carrying a diamond rosary instead of flowers. During the reception she wore 2 different dresses - a Les Habitudes gown and a cream satin and velvet halter dress by Simone Harouche.
As we all know, what ever trends are hot in the unreal celebrity world, trickle down to the real mortal world. The multiple dress trend has evolved into more than just buying two or more dresses. The bride’s total look for the ceremony and reception can be completely different. The long white traditional gown with a romantic upswept hairdo is still the style of choice for the ceremony. The look is kept long enough for the formal portraits so that memories of being a fairy princess will be captured for posterity. Then comes the big switch. While the guests are enjoying a cocktail at the reception the bride is totally changing her look. Depending on the location of the wedding or the bride’s personal style, anything goes. Some brides let their hair down, and put on a mini and flip flops. To complement the change in style some brides opt for 2 different colour schemes for the ceremony and reception. The whole idea is to make it yours and have fun.
As we all know, what ever trends are hot in the unreal celebrity world, trickle down to the real mortal world. The multiple dress trend has evolved into more than just buying two or more dresses. The bride’s total look for the ceremony and reception can be completely different. The long white traditional gown with a romantic upswept hairdo is still the style of choice for the ceremony. The look is kept long enough for the formal portraits so that memories of being a fairy princess will be captured for posterity. Then comes the big switch. While the guests are enjoying a cocktail at the reception the bride is totally changing her look. Depending on the location of the wedding or the bride’s personal style, anything goes. Some brides let their hair down, and put on a mini and flip flops. To complement the change in style some brides opt for 2 different colour schemes for the ceremony and reception. The whole idea is to make it yours and have fun.
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