| Choose a gown you love� Your wedding | | | | the upcoming day by over spending in the |
| gown should make you feel absolutely | | | | early planning stages, unless your pocketbook |
| beautiful, absolutely bridal, absolutely | | | | allows. |
| you� Today you have more opportunities | | | | |
| than ever to find "The Perfect Dress". | | | | Men want to look their best too, and choosing |
| Designers are creating endless styles in a | | | | a tuxedo is not be something that should be |
| array of fabrics to fit all budgets and to | | | | done hastily. It's never too early to shop |
| flatter all shapes and sizes, including | | | | for your tuxedos. Register with a tuxedo |
| maternity. | | | | shop as soon as possible to ensure the styles |
| | | | are available. In fact, begin shortly after |
| Decide on a day to dedicate to shopping for | | | | the bride has selected her gown. The cumber |
| your dress and bring along one or two other | | | | bun and ties, bow ties and accessories (cuff |
| people, perhaps your Mother and the Maid of | | | | links, tie clips) can be easily matched to |
| Honor. This way, they too can share in the | | | | the attendant's dresses. The grooms personal |
| excitement and add some advice on the | | | | style and taste needs to be the deciding |
| attendants dresses, however the final choice | | | | factor while keeping in mind, the entire |
| is yours, this is your time to shine. | | | | wedding party. Ask if the shop offers |
| | | | discounts for larger bridal parties because |
| Plan a lunch somewhere special that doesn't | | | | oftentimes, the groom's tuxedo is free in |
| require a reservation, as a reservation will | | | | large party orders. Insist that you try on |
| put unnecessary stress as to when you have to | | | | your tuxedo before you pick it up, if there |
| leave the shop. Some bridal shops will | | | | is something wrong, alterations can be made |
| require an appointment if you plan on trying | | | | onsite. |
| on gowns, others will not. Calling ahead and | | | | |
| making an appointment will ensure you get the | | | | As well as with your attire, your |
| full attention you deserve. Discuss your | | | | transportation is important also. The |
| style preference, color, style and budget. | | | | elegance and sophistication of every detail |
| The salesperson will get a good idea of what | | | | illustrates just how special this day is. |
| you are looking for and quite possibly help | | | | Your choice of transportation is no |
| you find that perfect dress that much sooner. | | | | different. Whether you arrive in a massive |
| | | | Hummer limousine or an elegant horse-drawn |
| It is a good idea too, to bring along or wear | | | | carriage, you will be sure to make a dramatic |
| panty hose and suitable undergarments and | | | | and memorable entrance. Whichever option you |
| shoes. Clip up your hair so you remain cool | | | | choose, there are several things to take into |
| and if you have chosen to wear it down on | | | | consideration. Styles of limousines and |
| your day, once you have the dress on, just | | | | carriages, how is the fee assessed, is there |
| release the clip to have it cascade down. If | | | | a minimum rental time, is there a deposit |
| you are planning an up do, then having it | | | | required, what is the companies cancellation |
| clipped up will show your beautiful neckline | | | | policy, are the vehicles and drivers properly |
| without having to hold your hair up yourself. | | | | licensed and insured? |
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| Keep in mind, your budget and your | | | | Don't forget there are additional exciting |
| attendant's budget. It is easy to be caught | | | | choices you can make. Trolleys carry |
| up in the moment and spend more than you have | | | | numerous people and can be quite charming. |
| planned. Your beauty will truly enhance your | | | | Hot air balloons, golf carts, motorcycles and |
| dress, just as the dress will enhance your | | | | vintage cars are also fun ways to arrive and |
| beauty. Try not to place added stress onto | | | | or depart. |