Budget Planner
A wedding budget is essential for your big day. Here is a suggested amount for each element of your wedding day:
Average St. Louis Wedding cost $25,000 in 2007.
Ceremony - Location fee, marriage license, musician's fees: 3%
Reception - Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors: 48%
Attire - Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments, accessories: 10%
Rings - His and her rings: 3%
Flowers - Ceremony, bride's bouquets, bridesmaids bouquets: 8%
Music - Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ: 8%
Transportation – Transportation for wedding : 2%
Photography - Photographer and Videographer's fees, albums: 12%
Stationery - Invitations, response cards, thank you notes: 3%
Gifts - Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents: 3%
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
To Veil or Not to Veil...that is the question
• Flyaway: This super short style, which hits just above the shoulder, will give you a playful, flirty look. It's most appropriate for daytime weddings and looks best with a simple gown with clean lines, a mini-dress, or a wedding suit. Most are very full and very bridal looking.
• Elbow-length: As the name implies, this veil reaches just to your elbow. It's a sweet, simple style that can work with virtually any wedding gown, although you should pick something a bit longer for a formal evening wedding. This veil length is great for petite brides.
• Fingertip: A veil that falls to your fingertips when your arms lie straight along your sides, this length is perfect for the indecisive bride -- it's dressier than shorter styles but doesn't have all the drama of longer ones.
• Waltz: This type of veil falls between your knees and ankles and, unlike longer veils, it allows you to dance with ease.
• Chapel: A veil that reaches to the floor and extends up to three feet past your hem falls into this category. It's a romantic look that's been growing in popularity for the past few years.
• Cathedral: Think Princess Diana -- yards of tulle extending down the aisle behind you. This is the choice of brides who want to feel like royalty, but keep in mind that it's not a low-maintenance look. You'll need at least one bridesmaid or flower girl to tend to your veil as you enter and exit the ceremony. It looks most appropriate in a grand church or other house of worship, and works only if the aisle you're walking down is a long one.
• Elbow-length: As the name implies, this veil reaches just to your elbow. It's a sweet, simple style that can work with virtually any wedding gown, although you should pick something a bit longer for a formal evening wedding. This veil length is great for petite brides.
• Fingertip: A veil that falls to your fingertips when your arms lie straight along your sides, this length is perfect for the indecisive bride -- it's dressier than shorter styles but doesn't have all the drama of longer ones.
• Waltz: This type of veil falls between your knees and ankles and, unlike longer veils, it allows you to dance with ease.
• Chapel: A veil that reaches to the floor and extends up to three feet past your hem falls into this category. It's a romantic look that's been growing in popularity for the past few years.
• Cathedral: Think Princess Diana -- yards of tulle extending down the aisle behind you. This is the choice of brides who want to feel like royalty, but keep in mind that it's not a low-maintenance look. You'll need at least one bridesmaid or flower girl to tend to your veil as you enter and exit the ceremony. It looks most appropriate in a grand church or other house of worship, and works only if the aisle you're walking down is a long one.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
"Budget Planner
A wedding budget is essential for your big day. Here is a suggested amount for each element of your wedding day:
Average St. Louis Wedding cost $25,000 in 2007.
Ceremony - Location fee, marriage license, musician's fees: 3%
Reception - Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors: 48%
Attire - Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments, accessories: 10%
Rings - His and her rings: 3%
Flowers - Ceremony, bride's bouquets, bridesmaids bouquets: 8%
Music - Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ: 8%
Transportation – Transportation for wedding : 2%
Photography - Photographer and Videographer's fees, albums: 12%
Stationery - Invitations, response cards, thank you notes: 3%
Gifts - Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents: 3%"
A wedding budget is essential for your big day. Here is a suggested amount for each element of your wedding day:
Average St. Louis Wedding cost $25,000 in 2007.
Ceremony - Location fee, marriage license, musician's fees: 3%
Reception - Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors: 48%
Attire - Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments, accessories: 10%
Rings - His and her rings: 3%
Flowers - Ceremony, bride's bouquets, bridesmaids bouquets: 8%
Music - Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ: 8%
Transportation – Transportation for wedding : 2%
Photography - Photographer and Videographer's fees, albums: 12%
Stationery - Invitations, response cards, thank you notes: 3%
Gifts - Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents: 3%"
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Dress to Impress...picking your bridal gown color
Picking a dress color can be difficult but the best way to decide which color to choose is your skin tone.
For dark skin tones, white looks great, as does almost any color.
For medium with yellow undertones, pick a dress in off-white to creamy yellow-ivory.
For fair skin with pink undertones, pick an ivory dress.
For medium with yellow-olive undertones, pick a dress in champagne or diamond white.
If none of these suit your needs, pick a dress in a color. Many dresses now are in pinks and blues.
For dark skin tones, white looks great, as does almost any color.
For medium with yellow undertones, pick a dress in off-white to creamy yellow-ivory.
For fair skin with pink undertones, pick an ivory dress.
For medium with yellow-olive undertones, pick a dress in champagne or diamond white.
If none of these suit your needs, pick a dress in a color. Many dresses now are in pinks and blues.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Quick Fixes for your wedding day blunders
It’s your big day and your getting ready to walk down the aisle and you notice a water mark on the front of your dress. What do you do? Panic? Not if you are prepared! Read these tips to know how to handle a potential dress problem.
Water marks: Don’t use a blow dryer! That can cause the stain to spread. Instead use a white towel to blot the excess water. Then use a hand steamer to lift the stain out.
Ink Stain: Use a cotton ball with some hair spray on it and rub lightly on the stain.
Make-up marks: Press club soda into the stain with a cotton ball and use a towel to soak up excess moisture. If the stain is still visible, use chalk or talc to cover it.
Oil stain: Dip a Q-tip into talcum powder or cornstarch and generously put on stain. Wait 15 minutes then dust off the powder with a white towel.
Blood: Easiest to remove before it sets, wet a q-tip with your own saliva and blot on the spot.
Bustle Breakdown: Use extra-large safety pins to hold up a bustle that has broken.
Water marks: Don’t use a blow dryer! That can cause the stain to spread. Instead use a white towel to blot the excess water. Then use a hand steamer to lift the stain out.
Ink Stain: Use a cotton ball with some hair spray on it and rub lightly on the stain.
Make-up marks: Press club soda into the stain with a cotton ball and use a towel to soak up excess moisture. If the stain is still visible, use chalk or talc to cover it.
Oil stain: Dip a Q-tip into talcum powder or cornstarch and generously put on stain. Wait 15 minutes then dust off the powder with a white towel.
Blood: Easiest to remove before it sets, wet a q-tip with your own saliva and blot on the spot.
Bustle Breakdown: Use extra-large safety pins to hold up a bustle that has broken.
Bustles
Bustling is a lifesaver for brides to make their dress more wearable at the reception. The most important thing for a bustle is to have a seamstress put it in. In heavy dresses the bustle can easily break and a seamstress can make the strongest bustle. There are also different types of bustling to choose from. Choose a bustle that will best fit the formality of the wedding and the style of your dress.
An under-bustle is when the train is pulled under the dress. This is the strongest type of bustle.
An over-bustle is attaching the train to the waist of the dress, usually with hooks and eyes. This bustle
can break easily but looks great with dresses that have a beaded train.
A French bustle is the most extravagant type of bustle and is best used for very formal weddings or larger ball gowns.
An under-bustle is when the train is pulled under the dress. This is the strongest type of bustle.
An over-bustle is attaching the train to the waist of the dress, usually with hooks and eyes. This bustle
can break easily but looks great with dresses that have a beaded train.
A French bustle is the most extravagant type of bustle and is best used for very formal weddings or larger ball gowns.
Go GREEN and save GREEN
Going Green on your Wedding Day?
Here are a few suggested tips to Go Green for your Big Day:
๑Get a “green” ring by ensuring that it’s not a blood diamond or buying a vintage ring.
www.brillantearth.com
๑Use recycled paper for your invitations, programs, name cards, etc. Have the printer use soy ink too.
www.greenfieldpaper.com
๑Carry organic flowers or locally grown flowers and use potted centerpieces.
www.organicbouquet.com
๑Have food and wine from local places or that are organic and donate your leftovers.
www.secondharvest.org
๑For wedding favors, make a donation in their name to a charity or give them trees to replant.
www.arborday.org
Here are a few suggested tips to Go Green for your Big Day:
๑Get a “green” ring by ensuring that it’s not a blood diamond or buying a vintage ring.
www.brillantearth.com
๑Use recycled paper for your invitations, programs, name cards, etc. Have the printer use soy ink too.
www.greenfieldpaper.com
๑Carry organic flowers or locally grown flowers and use potted centerpieces.
www.organicbouquet.com
๑Have food and wine from local places or that are organic and donate your leftovers.
www.secondharvest.org
๑For wedding favors, make a donation in their name to a charity or give them trees to replant.
www.arborday.org
Low Price Guarantee
Due to the economic crisis, Blushing Bride has implemented a new low price guarantee standard for our wedding gowns, bridesmaids gowns, flower girl dresses, and mother’s attire, not to mention any and all accessories.
Bring in a quote from any other local bridal salon in the St. Louis Metropolitan area and we will meet their price and give you an extra 5% off for being our loyal customer.
Take advantage of this special and save more on your wedding. Tell your friends to come see us ~ we love brides and love wedding gowns!
618-628-7800
www.blushingbrideshop.com
www.blushingbrideshop.blogspot.com
Bring in a quote from any other local bridal salon in the St. Louis Metropolitan area and we will meet their price and give you an extra 5% off for being our loyal customer.
Take advantage of this special and save more on your wedding. Tell your friends to come see us ~ we love brides and love wedding gowns!
618-628-7800
www.blushingbrideshop.com
www.blushingbrideshop.blogspot.com
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