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    Plus Size Wedding Dresses

    Wedding is the occasion when you have to look your very best. The perfect wedding dress can go a long way in helping you look and feel beautiful. However, finding the best dress, for the most special day of your life, can turn out to be a daunting task, especially if you are on the healthier side. It can be a frustrating task to find a dress which would suit your figure and make you look gorgeous and stunning as well. This is because all the stores do not have plus size wedding dresses in their collection. Even when you find a store like that, you need to be very careful. There are certain tips which you should pertain to, when buyingplus size dress for wedding. Read on to know more on buying wedding dresses for plus size women.

    Buying Plus Size Wedding Dresses


    * The first thing which you should consider before buying the wedding dress is its style, whether it will suit your figure or not. It is generally noted that an A-line dress suits plus-size women perfectly. Full ball gowns and tea length gowns must be avoided, as they add bulk to the figure and make you look absurd. V necklines look the best on a busty woman. You should choose a dress that would highlight your assets.

    * The next concern will be where to shop. There are departmental stores and designer chains that have varieties in plus size garments. Make a list of stores that specializes in making large size attires. This would make you job much easier. You would also avoid the embarrassment of going to the usual stores and not finding dress for your size.

    * The dress you choose should most importantly be comfortable to wear. Select a dress that fulfills the comfort quotient. Unless your dress is comfortable, it would not be fit to wear. Remember you will have to move, talk, and dance in your dress. Pick the one in which you can move about with ease.

    * If you find a dress that is beautiful to look at, but fits you a little loose, do not get tensed. Alter the dress to make it fit you perfectly. You should look your best on the D-Day of your life. Minor differences in dress can amount to a complete change in the look of a person, giving a boost to his/her confidence.

    * If you find a dress that flatters, you but does not pertain to the tips mentioned above, do not think twice before violating them. After all, it's your wedding and nothing in this world is more important than your wish.
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    Medieval Wedding Dress

    Medieval weddings are considered extremely romantic. Moreover, most of the couples choose a royal theme, which adds up to its charm. As the name suggests, such weddings include rich fabrics and elaborate touches. If you are getting married in winters, you can very well pamper yourself with an authentic dress, which can be quite heavy. However, for summers many specialist medieval wedding dress designers even prepare dresses in lighter fabrics. Thus, the bride can choose from a wide variety of gowns that are available in different fabrics, colors and styles. For more on medieval wedding gown and dress, read on.

    Medieval Wedding Gown

    * For winters, you can go for dresses that have long sleeves to escape chill.

    * Full sleeve wedding gowns can be complimented with matching cape or cloak.

    * Women can also opt for Juliet style dresses, to live up to that romantic element.

    * You can choose colors like silver, gold and wine instead of traditional white.

    * For a traditional medieva l wedding dress, go for priceless lines and drop waists.

    * You can even go for blue wedding dress, as initially it was the color of purity.

    * Other colors that can be considered for medieval wedding dress are rich burgundy or deep green.

    * You can choose from materials like velvet or silk with brocade or braided trim for a regal look.

    * Full skirts, wide sleeves, deep cleavage and a lace-up back were in vogue then, so get your designed accordingly.

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    Maternity Wedding Dresses

    As the name suggests, maternity wedding dresses are just perfect for the would-be brides, who are pregnant. Wedding day is a special occasion in every person's life and no matter if the bride-to-be is a mother-to-be, the charm of the occasion remains the same. This implies that an expecting bride has all the right to look pretty on her wedding day, which can be easily achieved with the help of bridal maternity wedding dresses. These maternity gowns are designed to provide comfort as well as style to the bride, despite her physical changes. To choose a maternity gown of your choice, read on.

    Bridal Maternity Wedding Dresses

    Sonata Gown
    It is an exemplary full length silk gown with a faltering halter-neck. The gown has a sweetheart neckline and easily drapes around the body. It also comes with a removable sash, which can be used or undone as per the bride's will.

    Ella Gown
    An Ella gown is full, buoyant and extremely light weight. Made of pure silk, it falls below the knee. This makes the dress an elegant item for a perfect wedding day. It is entirely made of ivory silk and comes with a detachable sash, which can be used as per the bride's will. A separate ivory lacy bolero can also be worn to compliment the dress.

    Daffodil Gown
    As the name suggests, a daffodil gown has an exclusive digital daffodil print on it. The dress has a pampering halter-neck design along with an empire line shape and sweetheart neckline. Made of 100 percent silk, it comes with a detachable raspberry silk sash.

    Oyster Gown
    The Oyster Gown is a strapless dress, which is available in both full length and knee length. It represents a unique and stunning blend of sheer cream and a shimmer of silver stretching lace over an olive stone lining. It is complimented with an oyster satin trim and removable sash. Apart from providing a nice fit, it offers immense stretch and support. It is available inexotic colors such aspure black, chocolate and ivory.

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    Hawaiian Wedding Dress

    Traditional weddings are slowly paving way for weddings with an offbeat theme. While yester years' 'to-be' brides and grooms had their wedding in a conventional style, the same does not hold true in the recent times. The would-be couple, today, explores more ventures and wants the wedding to be a contemporary, yet conventional affair. Hawaiian beach wedding theme is gaining popularity with the passing time. It gives a tropical feel to the whole scene and adds that extra bit of 'romance' that beaches are characterized with.

    Hawaiian Style Wedding Dress

    In case of Hawaiian style wedding, choosing a dress is the first priority. While many women like the traditional outfits, there are some who would be in sync with the theme of the party. You can go for an island-styled dress that lets you feel the romance of the islands. Another option is a Hawaiian wedding dress, or holoku - as the natives call it, which looks good in all colors. As for the colors for the dress, they can range from the elegant white to the ecstatic black. The dress you choose should complement your body type. You can either go for a fitted dress or wear a loose one, which would sway with the wind blowing.

    Talking about Hawaiian beach wedding dress, lacey ruffles in the bottom can work perfectly for some women. However, there are others who would prefer the mermaid-style dress that is made to hug your figure, with a wider edge at the bottom. The other varieties include strapless dresses, spaghetti-strapped styles, halter dresses. Remember that the dress you choose must reflect the beauty of the island. A black dress with pictures of the radiant surroundings, in bright colors like red, green and yellow, goes very well with the nature of the party. If you love subtle colors, pale shades of yellow, green, pink, or blue, with delicate flowers or patterned leaves, make up just the right choice.

    When you sport the Hawaiian wedding dress, it is very important to accessorize it too. You can enhance the look of your dress with lei, made from silk flowers or delicate shells. Popular lei shells include the koa, puamana, and Ni'ihau shells. Pearl, kukui nuts, shell strands, freshwater pearls, and mango wood can also be used to craft jewellery for the 'big day'. Some of the other options present are flowered wedding veils, delicate hair combs, decorative fans, flower hair decorations, and paper parasols. Go ahead and pick the dress that flatters you, yet makes you feel comfortable. After all, it's your wedding and you have to look the best!

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    Gothic Wedding Dress

    Gothic weddings have become quite popular in the contemporary world, with more and more people opting for this theme. Gothic fashion is highly distinct from all other fashion styles. It does not follow any set rules and believes in molding the regular fashion ideas. The same holds true for Gothic bridal wear, which is quite different from the traditional contemporary wedding dress or gown. The variation in wedding dress can be seen in terms of color, fabric and style. Gothic fashion trends call in for the incorporation of bizarre and novel ideas. For more on Gothic wedding gown, read on.

    Gothic Wedding Gown

    * Gothic wedding gowns depict the liberated spirit of individuality and sexuality. In effect, the most popular Gothic wedding dresses include flowing skirts, tight jeans and long sweeping dresses. Chains and studs are also a key feature of Gothic fashion.

    * Just contrary to the traditional medieval weddings, black is the preferred color for Gothic wedding dresses. The dramatic and mystic look of a Gothic wedding is well expressed in black color.

    * However, other than black, colors like deep red, deep purple and a dramatic dark blue can also be used for Gothic wedding wear.

    * The most popular fabrics for Gothic weddings are velvet and satin. Both these fabrics exude characteristics of richness and heaviness. They can also be combined with lace and corset to accentuate bride's body figure.

    * Gothic wedding dress basically emphasizes individuality and personal uniqueness. For this reason, they are usually long and flowing.

    * The necklines of the dresses can vary from classic medieval to vintage dresses, like Victorian or any other.

    * Brides can also choose from sleeveless dresses to corset style dresses as per their own individual taste. Besides, flutter sleeves or long flowing sleeves can also be chosen if the bride is not comfortable with the former options.

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    Cinderella Wedding Gowns

    Fairytales and fantasies are not just limited to childhood; rather linger in our mind throughout our life. One such fairytale is Cinderella, a fairytale with such an impact that till date, brides aspire to have a wedding with Cinderella wedding gown as their attire. Cinderella style gowns have survived centuries and are sure to make many hearts skip a beat. The long flowing gowns perfectly symbolize royalty as well as ecstasy. If you wish to have a fairy tale wedding for yourself, Cinderella gowns best compliment the grandeur of the occasion.

    Though there are various types of gowns available in the market today, Cinderella gowns are an all time favorite. Since childhood, girls fantasize being dressed up in gowns like the one Cinderella had worn when she meet her Prince. The most common feature of a Cinderella styled gown is that of a full ball gown skirt. A petticoat can enhance the look of A-line skirts. Some of the features which are a must have for a Cinderella wedding gowns are:

    * Layered tulle skirts
    * Sweeping trains
    * Sashes
    * Off-the-shoulder sleeves
    * Pickup skirts
    * Fitted bodices
    * Sparking beadwork

    Cinderella Wedding Accessories

    Along with from the gown, accessories are an important consideration. Once you have chosen the style of Cinderella gown, you must accessorize it well. Choose large rhinestone/crystal bridal jewelry, including a necklace and earrings. Bridal tiaras can range from simple headbands to a full out crown. Try to match the tiara with your necklace and earrings, to create a consistent look. To give a finishing touch to the whole look, go for glass slippers. You can even opt for accessorizing your wedding shoes with crystals, for a glass-like sparkle.

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    Celtic Wedding Dresses

    Celtic wedding dresses are known for their dramatic style and opulent fabric. Irish weddings dresses give you an opportunity to appreciate and exude your fascination towards Renaissance style of dressing and way of life. Moreover, owing to the charisma of dresses belonging to Renaissance era, Celtic wedding dresses not only look traditional but fashionable as well. They can even be worn by bridesmaid and other women attending the wedding party. Celtic wedding dresses are usually prepared keeping in mind the body of the bride to accentuate her curves and contours, perfectly.

    It is for this reason the bride should know the exact type of look she wants to don on her wedding. The good news for Irish brides is that there are is a wide variety available with regard to color, fabric and style than the regular bridal outfit. One of the biggest freedoms that can be enjoyed while getting a Celtic wedding dress prepared is that you can choose amongst rich colors such as deep red, green and even blue. This is in addition with the white wedding gown, which still remains a classic.

    Celtic wedding dresses can be both formal as well as informal. The varied styles can include an overdress worn over a simpler dress or bodice or an elegant one piece style as per the choice of the bride. Irish gowns are usually adorned with loads of flowing fabric, which dangles specially from the sleeves. It can be made from varied fabrics such as silk, velvet, cotton or lace. They can be either ornamented or simple and sleek. The matching accessories that can be well blended with these outfits include shawls, jackets, etc. Therefore, Celtic wedding dresses are ideal attire for a romantic wedding day.

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