Weddingo http://www.weddingo.co.uk wedding ideas and inspiration for the busy bride Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:52:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en 1633759http://www.feedburner.com How to find the perfect wedding dress to suit your body shape http://www.weddingo.co.uk/2008/11/16/how-to-find-the-perfect-wedding-dress-to-suit-your-body-shape/ http://www.weddingo.co.uk/2008/11/16/how-to-find-the-perfect-wedding-dress-to-suit-your-body-shape/#comments Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:40:53 +0000 Lisa http://www.weddingo.co.uk/?p=952 You will probably have an idea in mind of what sort of wedding dress you would like, and you should try on the style you have in mind, because even if you  have followed all the expert advice, sometimes you will put a dress on and regardless of the ‘rules’ that may say it won’t suit you, it could defy all those rules and look fabulous, and even if it doesn’t, at least you will have had the chance to see it on and not wonder what your ideal dress may have looked like.  However, if you have no idea of the sort of dress you would like or what styles are available, here’s a quick guide to what styles suit what shapes.

The traditional Full Skirt Dress

This is the perfect style for those who are slim and have a full bust since it balances our your shape.  Some stylists say this is not a good shape for wide hips as it will emphasise them, but if you choose a style like this one with tulle overskirt then it’s not obvious what’s hips and what’s skirt! It’s not a good style for small busted or petite shapes though as it can make you look smaller.  If you love the fairytale style then Hollywood Dreams design the most beautiful princess dresses and have stockists across the country.  This dress is the Izzy dress from the Valencia collection.  

Empire Line Dress

This is a great style for petite brides and those who have a small bust as the dress starts below the bust line which gives the illusion of a bust and elongates the body to give the illusion of height.  It’s also good for those with wider hips as it helps to conceal them especially if you choose a floaty fabric like this one pictured.  This is a style that suits most body shapes and will both enhance your assets and conceal those parts your not so keen on.  This is a very romantic style of dress that is ideal for a summer wedding.  This is the Juliet dress from Sarah Houston.

 

A-Line Dress

This is a dress that suits those will a slim upper body and waist but bigger hips and thighs (the traditional pear shape) as it is fitted at the bodice and then flares out gently to an A-line skirt.  It’s great for curvy figures to show off your bust and slim waist, but not so good for those who have a bit of a tummy to cover up or those with a small bust as it will draw attention to that area.  This dress is from Alfred Angelo who design dresses for every shape and size and are available across the country.

 

Column Dress

This style of dress is perfect for those who are slim and very happy with their body as it hugs the figure pretty much everywhere!  It works for tall figures to give a gracious look but also works well for petite figures too as the long slim line elongates really well.  Jenny Packham designs these high glamour, red carpet dresses to perfection. 

 

Bias Cut Dress

This is another style for the perfect figure although this style skims the body from top to toe rather than hugging it like the column dress does.  Again it will suit both all heights as it has an unbroken line and is ideal for a sophisticated chic wedding. This is the Bali dress from the Belle Epoque collection by Ian Stuart.

These are the most common dress designs, but there are plenty of varations on the main shapes such as mermaid and asymetric and as well as this each shape of dress will come with different necklines that will certain shapes, sleeve styles and of course train lengths.  It’s worth doing a bit of homework on the internet and looking through magazines to get an idea of what style you would like before going wedding dress shopping so that you don’t waste time and money since some designers and boutiques will charge you just to try the dresses on!
 

 

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If you’ve chosen a simple, but glamorous wedding dress, you may want to add a bit of bling in the form of your jewellery.  This sterling silver heart pendant and chain from Thomas Sabo is covered with white pavé-set zirconia to give you that all important sparkle, whilst the heart shape adds a splash of romance.  The chain and pendant costs £149 and the matching heart shape ear studs cost £99.95, not cheap, but not hugely expensive either since it’s for your wedding day and it’s the type of jewellery you can wear again and again.

 

 

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Pure, unadultarated romance is what you get with this strapless lace dress and shrug from Jesus Peiro.  It has swathes of lace and voile  that give a beautifully floaty and romantic look that would be perfect for a summer garden wedding or for a beach wedding abroad since you won’t need to worry about a creased dress.  The strapless dress is £2150 and the matching shrug is £420.

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Marks & Spencer now offer decorated wedding cakes with a great range available from a Classic Chocolate Rose wedding cake that serves 144 costing just  £199 to something really funky like the Fashionable stripes cake costing £249.  All the cakes are also available in mini versions for a really contemporary look and cost £35 for six.  These cakes are pretty cheap when you compare them to some of the prices you could pay for a cake maker to make one for you, but if you’re looking for something even cheaper, you buy your cake from Marks &Spencer, safe in the knowledge that it will be great quality, and then decorate it yourself.  

 

You can buy individual traditional wedding sponge cakes costing between £12 and £38, or traditional wedding fruit cakes costing between £22 and £55, that are decorated with simple piped icing and then add your own finishing touches.  Choose flowers for a traditional style or take a look at a supplier we have featured before (Butterflies and Daisies) for some stunning cake toppers like this Swarovski Crystal Fountain Cake Topper that costs £59.99.

 

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Your wedding is supposed to be a romantic occasion and planning it should be about choosing the right venue, transport, wedding breakfast and of course the wedding dress and not worrying about what happens if any problems arise, but of course they do.  I’ve heard of venues cancelling dates after the wedding invitations have been ordered, wedding dress shops going bust, wedding transport not turning up and cakes being dropped at the venue!  The average wedding cost changes constantly but most cost between £15,000 and £25,000, which is a lot of money by anyones standards so it does make sense to cover yourself since many of the things that can go wrong are out of your control.   Weddingplan* offer four levels of cover ranging from £27.50 for their silver package which gives cover upto £5,000 through to £99 for their diamond package which gives cover up to £30,000.  When you add up how much you  could be spending on your wedding, £99 doesn’t actually seem that much for the peace of mind you get and the costs that you could incur again should the worst happen.

*1.       Your wedding day should be one of the happiest of your life, but with the average wedding nowadays costing over £18,000, it’s also a major financial commitment…If the unthinkable should happen, most couples would find it hard to afford the costs of cancelling their wedding and paying for their big day all over again and would be powerless to recover the priceless memories lost as a result. That’s why more and more couples are making wedding insurance an essential part of their wedding plans. With policies starting from just £27.50, Weddingplan wedding insurance provides peace of mind that all your hard work in planning your big day and the cost involved, will result in a truly special day that you’ll never forget.

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The Lou Lou wedding handbag from Olivier Laudus is gorgeously glamorous (try saying that after a Pimms or two!) yet is a great price and is actually on sale at the moment for £29.99.  It’s adorned with swags of bugle beads and sequins for that vintage 1930’s look.  Cosmopolitan Bride have featured the Floriana bridal handbag in their lace feature in the latest issue.   It’s perfect to compliment a short tea length dress for sophisticated 1950’s style with it’s geometric shape and feminine lace and satin.

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Confetti have just launched a new Voucher Code that entitles the user to 20% off everything when they spend over £40.00.  Well they say, off everything, the small print actually excludes personalised items but we will forgive them for this omission becauase any discount code is welcome in the current economic climate.  The voucher code is only valid until midnight on 31st October 2008 so you will have to be quick so click here to use it.

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There is a certain mysticism and romance to caves, so why not get married in one!  The National Showcaves Centre for Wales is a spectacular place you can hold your wedding and your wedding photos will certainly be stunning set against 40ft waterfalls and straw stalactites.  The wedding ceremony is held in a part of the caves called ‘The Dome of St Pauls’ and costs £600 to hire.  Because it’s a public place it cannot be closed off to the public and there is a limit of 38 guests due to the size so it’s best suited to those planning a small wedding. 

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BARGAIN ALERT!!!  We may be on the verge of a recession (well done to the media for compounding us into it) but if you’re getting married you can get yourself some gorgeous shoes and accessories at Barratts.  These satin court shoes with pearl trim are on sale for £17, that’s a saving of £13 which means you can buy the matching satin clutch bag for £15.  The shoes are satin with a vintage style pearl and diamante trim detail and a 10cm heel, the clutch also has a lovely vintage feel with ruched satin and the same pearl and diamante trim detail as the shoes.

 

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You want your wedding dress to be on trend, in the colour you want, made to measure and finished to your specifications, but we’re in the middle of a credit crunch and you just can’t afford to spend a fortune on your wedding dress!  Look no further than Glamorous Bridal Gowns where you have not only a fantastic choice of dresses that you could quite easily just choose and buy with all the dresses on the site costing under £500, but you have the option of choosing your colour, neckline, and fastening as well as having your dress made to measure.  This ‘Kirsty’ dress costs £499 and has a beautiful lace bodice with satin band, the full skirt with cathedral train is bang on trend with layers and layers of soft folds for a romantic princess dress. 

 

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