Gown

WEDDING GOWN
Size matters when you are looking at buying a wedding gown. Always buy a wedding gown bigger than your normal clothing size. Wedding dresses always run small and need to be ordered about 6 months or more before the wedding day, so make sure you buy a bigger size than you would normally wear. The wedding dress can ways be altered in a few inches, but if you gain weight or order a smaller size with the hopes of losing weight you may be out of a wedding dress by the day of your wedding.

Purchase a wedding dress you feel comfortable in. There is no point in purchasing a wedding dress that you feel is too revealing, too formal, or just plain uncomfortable. You need a wedding dress that you will be proud to show off.

Find a wedding dress that fits your occasion, whether it will be indoors or outdoors, formal or semi-formal, have a certain theme or color. Your wedding dress should compliment your other wedding choices.

Flatter your figure by purchasing a wedding dress that brings out your best figure features while covering up the not-so-good ones. For example, if you have a large bust then you will want extra support in the bustle and may want to stay alway from a sleeveless wedding dress.

Current Wedding Dress Trends
Add A Little Color
Whether this means purchasing a wedding dress with colorful beading, hints of color fabric, or wearing colorful accessories such as jewelry or shoes. Color will make any bride 'Pop'. Popular shades are light blue, pale pink, cappuccino brown and champagne red. Just avoid going overboard with color, a little goes a long way. Unless going for a rainbow look, one to two dominate colors will be fine.

Add Lace
Lace was often used in making vintage gowns and currently it is making a comeback on modern gowns as well. Lace gives a wedding dress a sense of elegance, beauty, and glamour.

Hand Embroidery
Today, there are just as many wedding gowns available with hand embroidery as there are ones without. Hand embroidery makes a plain dress look spectacular There are so many embroidery designs available that choosing one you like should be easy. Designs can be plain and simple, colorful and detailed, and even have beads added in.

Go Ultra-Feminine
The runway has really brought back feminine styles. Styles that incorporate ribbons, ruffles, flower designs and bows. These designs can be found on current designer wedding dresses.

Go Vintage
If you are considering wearing your mothers or grandmothers traditional wedding dress, update the style by using some modern touches mentioned. You can even use accessories ideas from the leading fashion designers and top fashion magazines. But remember to keep your wedding style fashion forward, not over trendy, and avoid fashions that will date quickly.