Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The Advantages Of Wearing A Vintage Wedding Dress.

 
Many of the Vintage wedding dresses have an elegant lace finish; one of the most popular is the Edwardian style. It boasts a high lace neckline, with a large lace yoke front. The cuffs are in a mutton style with sleeves made out of the finest lace with a securely fitted bodice around the waistline.

There are a number of advantages to purchasing a wedding dress made from lace, firstly there are a range of different materials to choose from including organza, mohair, taffeta and silk. Another benefit is that lace is a very good quality material  with a soft texture; therefore it is not harsh on the skin.

Apart from wanted to integrate some history into a wedding theme, many brides like the practicality of a Vintage wedding dress.  With a little tailoring to enhance the fit, fixture if there are any damages, and having it immaculately pressed the dress is ready to wear. All that is required is a visit to a professional seamstress and you will have the dress of your dreams.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Vintage Wedding Dresses Are In Fashion.


Retro has hit the catwalks once again, you only have to observe the high street fashion, or flick through the pages of the latest magazines as evidence of the re-emerging vintage era. Women have started to abandon traditional wedding dresses and are now choosing to wear vintage wedding dresses.

Vintage wedding dresses have something so unique about them that your wedding day will be one to remember. Not only because of the theme, but also because of the sentiment attached to it. Wearing a dress with a design that was inspired from previous generations before is a perfect way to set the tone for today's modern wedding.

You can enhance your look with a range of different vintage accessories, such as an elegant necklace or anklet. There are also vintage veils, capes, and even vintage lingerie. You will look stunning in whatever you decide to wear and your vintage wedding day will be a great way to pay reverence to the past in a modern and romantic style.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Vintage Wedding Dresses Reflect Your True Sense Of Style


Nothing is more elegant or beautiful than vintage wedding dresses. When a bride is in a unique bridal gown instead of the cookie cutter styles seen in today's bridal magazines, she elegantly portrays her own style and individuality on her special day. A vintage wedding dress can be a family heirloom like a mother or grandmother's gown, or it can be a beautiful find from a local consignment store, thrift store or even found online.

For some, vintage wedding dresses are altered and modernized a bit to create a modern, yet antiquated look. A long, flowing dress can be shortened, short sleeves can become sleeveless or a neckline can be created where there wasn't one originally. It is up to the bride's individualized taste when considering alteration.

Whether a vintage wedding dress is perfect as is or needs a little change, these gowns are much more elegant and unique than today's modern dresses - and often can save brides a lot of money, too!

Saturday, January 28, 2012

How To Plan A Vintage Wedding.

If you want a truly unique wedding experience, why not have a Vintage wedding theme. Not only are they extremely cost effective, but they are also fun to arrange. If you are interested in this type of wedding, here are some tips to help you on your way.

When planning a wedding, most brides will start with their wedding dress first, since you are going for a vintage theme, why not wear a Vintage wedding dress? You can start by searching online for specialized boutiques that deal in this style.

Next you should choose an unconventional location; such as an old abandoned church, an art gallery or a museum. You will then need to decide on how you are going to decorate your location, you can use antique china plates, cups and cutlery, antique jugs filled with seasonal flowers. A really unique idea is to have an antique decorated birdcage in the background.

These ideas will get you started; once you start brainstorming you will have so many you won't know what to pick, whatever you decide have fun planning your vintage wedding.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Vintage Wedding Dresses

A wedding is one of the most important and happiest days of the brides life. They spend hours and hours of planning in order to make sure everything is just perfect. When choosing a wedding dress vintage wedding dresses are a great way to go. These vintage dresses incorporate all of the old fashioned styles to create a beautiful and stunning dress. These vintage dresses typically have a lot of lace incorporated into them.

Along with lace, a lot of vintage dresses also have long sleeves which are great for winter weddings or for brides who just want to have a more classic look.  Vintage dresses for weddings also tend to have long trains which really add to the elegance of a wedding. All in all vintage wedding dresses are a very find choice for any bride. The vintage weddings dresses add elegance and style to any brides wedding appearance.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Add A Touch Of Class With A Vintage Wedding Dress.


A wedding is possibly the most difficult and stressful event that you are ever going to have to plan. One of the most important decisions for a woman to make is the type of dress that she will wear. There are so many options to choose from, that the decision is made even harder. There are a range of new styles to available, however if you want to be totally unique a Vintage wedding dress will be a good option for you.

The mention of a Vintage wedding dress probably sets thoughts racing about rummaging through your mothers or even your grandmothers wardrobe, and emerging with something they would have worn in their youth. If you are tight on money this is a good place to start; however, there are several shops that specialize in vintage clothing, you may need to do a bit of traveling, but if you are passionate about finding your dream Vintage wedding dress you won't mind making the extra effort.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Planning a Vintage Wedding With Online Resources


Modern technology meets the past when it comes to planning a vintage wedding.  Although the whole purpose is to create a wedding that looks like it stepped out of the pages of history, there is no better place to find the resources for that wedding than to look online.

Blogs, classified ads, forums and auctions are just a few of the places to begin a search.  The website does not need to be about vintage weddings.  Instead, try searching for items that will make the wedding have a vintage flavor.

You may be able to make some purchases online and have them shipped to you.  On the other hand, a Google search may also provide some local leads.  For these places, you might need to visit the physical business. 

No matter how you choose to go about it, the Internet can be one of your greatest friends when you are planning a vintage wedding.