Wedding Dresses with Sleeves

Nowadays you can walk into a bridal shop and be shocked at the fact that although they have 1000 dresses in stock, they don't have one with sleeves. Bridal salons usually carry what sells, and most modern brides want strapless instead of a wedding dress with sleeves. But if you are a bride that wants to look modest in a wedding dress with sleeves, here are a few that will do the job. These wedding dresses will make you look like a modern bride instead of outdated.

How soon should I order my Wedding Dress?

You should start shopping for wedding dresses shortly after you choose your date, providing that date is a least a year away. You should definetely order the dress at least six months in advance to make sure you have enough time for alterations, some will tell you nine months in advance. Some bridal stores have a five month lead time on their wedding dresses not including alterations. Always remember that even if you are shopping off the rack your wedding dress might still need to be altered, so the earlier the better.

Simple wedding ideas!

Many brides choose to to have a simple wedding not just because of budget but because it fits more their personalities. Having a simple wedding consists of having family and closest friends only. It could be done at a venue, a home, backyard, or even a park. The main thing to keep in mind is that if you choose to go with a simple wedding, you have to make sure all the details are simple so that it doesn't look like something just doesn't belong.

This also applies to the dress. If you are getting married in a backyard, park or beach, be sure to choose a wedding dress that will also compliment the venue. Don't wear an extravagant gown if everything around screams simplicity.

How important is the size of your ring?

OMG!! I saw a "Say yes to the Dress" episode where the bride was with her boyfriend for over 15 years, the boyfriend had proposed many years earlier but the ring he bought her apparently was TOO small!!! So she told him he needed to get her the ring she wanted (can somebody say spoiled brat?), apparently it took him a very long time to save up.... If I was him, I would have cut my losses right then and there. The ring does not determine how much the person loves you, you have to be very vain and materialistic to not see that. And if you are trying to impress others, I got news for you, we are human beings people will find something wrong and criticize you anyway. Just my thought.

Say Yes to the Dress

Twilight Wedding Gown

So this is the Bella's wedding dress everyone is talking about. I personally don't like it, the back is okay but the front looks like a grandmother's night gown and Alfred Angelo is selling the dress for a woping $799, I say $300 tops.

Should you buy your Wedding Dress online?

Buying your wedding dress online can save you money. Some brides are weary of buying their wedding dress online because they cannot try it on as they do in a bridal shop, but discarding this entirely can cost you lots of money. Online bridal stores order the dresses based on your measurements as a bridal shop would do, sometimes even when you get measured at a bridal salon you end up having to do more alterations. Buying your dress online can save you up to 60% even after alterations. do your research and save some money on that perfect wedding dress.

Black Wedding Dresses for the daring Bride.

Vera Wang's Black Wedding Dress Collection 2012

Wearing a black wedding dress is not for the faint of heart, it takes a special kind of bride. It's not just wearing the dress but getting a reaction from your wedding guests and family. This is definitely not traditional. However, nowadays brides are more daring with their choices and many are looking to be different and/or unique. Wearing a black wedding dress will definitely distinguish you from the bunch. If you are considering wearing a black wedding dress, congratulations, you've got some guts! Remember, you will probably get a lot of "don't do its" but it's your day and you should wear what you want, as long as you are 100% sure; this way you won't regret it.