Top Dos and Don'ts of Wedding Style

Many times when we think of weddings the word "Extravagant" comes to mind, but many times brides don't have the tools they need.  In this economy there are always practical things you need to know so you can have the wedding of your dreams but not break the bank.

LaPaz Image/Event Consultants are going to give you a few suggestions to help you not feel pressured and stressed over such a wonderful occasion:
BRIDES:
Off-the-Rack: Yes you read that correctly prior to you feeling that you have to spend thousands of dollars on a designer gown first visit a few reputable bridal stores and try on a few gowns off the rack.

   Don't: spend the down payment for a home for your wedding gown

   Don't: Feel as if you must wait 5-10 months for a designer wedding gown to be ordered

   Do: Buy your gown off the rack from stores such as: David's Bridal, J. Crew and other well known stores.  The trick is to pick something that is timeless, cost effective and represents you and your style

BRIDESMAIDS:
Individuality: Don't be afraid to allow your girls personality to shine through.  Everyone knows that its your special day and all eyes will be on you, no matter what you may think or feel.

   Don't:  Matchy-Matchy! Gone are those days there are very few dresses that flatter all body-shape and types one style of dress isn't going to fit each person and you shouldn't expect that of your girls

   Do: Allow your girls to select gowns they like give them the color and if you want them to be full-length or cocktail dresses.  Make sure you let them know what isn't allowed such as very low cut dresses showing too much cleavage or low cut in the back.  Maybe you don't want them to have splits up to their thigh that is strictly your call.  You will see that your girls are very happy and they will feel comfortable in their particular dress.
     **Example: One bride selected the color "blue."  She choose two different colors one was sky blue and the other was Sapphire the girls were able to select which color looked best on them and they were able to choose the style of dress that was flattering to their particular body-shape**

Side Note: If you are doing a very traditional wedding and your bridesmaids are wearing black pop the color with there footwear maybe a beautiful green shoe or red do something that will add a little flare to their gowns!

MOTHER-OF-BRIDE/GROOM:
Realistic: Yes mom we know this is your baby that is getting married but you have to remember all of your friends and family cannot be apart of the big day.

   Don't: Feel that cousin so-and-so who is removed 10 times from the family has to be in attendance of your son or daughters' wedding.  They don't know you and you don't know them.

   Don't: Make the wedding everything that you wished even if you are paying for the wedding.  This is very important make sure you are listening to the couple and bringing forth their ideas for their special day, you had your wedding now its there turn to shine.

   Do: Make sure that some of your wishes are carried through maybe it is a family tradition or jewelry that has been passed down in the family. 

Side note:  Make sure that his mother is included she is just as special as your mother and is a major part of this big day

GROOMS:
Be apart of your day: Okay fellas I know all of this may be a little overwhelming to you but you must plug in and make yourself apart of your wedding day.  Yes it is your wedding day as well and everything shouldn't fall upon your bride-to-be:

   Don't: Act like you're a guess at your wedding be proactive

   Don't: leave every and all the decisions up to your bride go to the cake tasting, help in selecting your invitations or save-the-dates, plan the honeymoon

   Do: Make sure you have purchased nice gifts to give to your groomsmen they will appreciate that you have take the time to think of them and value them being apart of your special day

   Do: Make sure your look goes with the theme of the wedding.  If you are having a beach wedding don't wear a full-tux but maybe a nice suite with the pants cuffed at the bottom.

These are just a few tips to help you, each event is different and that there will be something that you won't be able to foresee but try to work with each other so you can have wonderful and lasting memories of your wedding day!!

LaPaz Image/Event Consultants
Where everything is Fabulous!

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How to Pick Shoes to Go With a Wedding Dress

Once upon-a-time wedding shoes use to come in ugly, uglier and ugliest! That isn't the case any longer, you can pick from top designers, colors and not have to worry about the same-old-same old.  No longer is the copycat looks that all the brides before, after and a long use to wear!

Shoes maybe the last thing on your mind but; they are just as important because you will be in them for hours and most brides don't realize, there is going to be a least one shot of your shoes. Either you having the guarder belt removed or you taking your first dip from your husband on the dance floor; you will have a shot of your feet in one of those photos and you don't want to be caught with the ugliest shoes!

In giving thought about this we came up with a few things when you are in the process of selecting your wedding shoes:

1. Cost: Yes ladies shoes are like a great investment, you don't want to be breaking the budget but you want to get a good pair of shoes.

2. The length of your gown: If your gown is going to be covering your shoes and won't be seen maybe you can go for a more conservative shoe. Now lets say your not that kind of girl and your gown is short well then you need to consider opting for a less traditional shoe.

3. Statement Brides: Think about maybe adding a pop of color or some sort of embellishment, like crystal rhinestones, sequins or something that gives the pop such as:

                            

4. Brides on the Shorter side: You need to consider wearing a higher heel that will heighten you and pick your gown up from off the floor:

5. Bride maids wearing dark color: Instead of going so matchy-matchy have a little fun with your girls shoes meaning add that color to their gowns by doing it with the shoes.  Take for example this brides colors where black and she added the color with her girls shoes in a bold, beautiful hue of green:

6. Comfort, COmfort, COMFORT: Just because you found the most "Fabulous" pair of shoes doesn't mean that they are perfect for you.  You need to weigh your pros and cons when it come to style-v-comfort.
*side note: invest in a good pair of inserts for your shoes

7. Slipping: Make sure your foot doesn't slip in your shoes it will cause serve foot pain and makes for a very long painful day! Make sure if you are wearing stockings that the shoe fits properly and that your foot isn't slipping back in forth always try on your shoes with a footy this way you can see how the shoe feels with hosiery.

8. Break them in: I cannot stress how important this fact is.  prior to your big day wear them around in the house make sure they feel good when your standing and to prevent you slipping on the floor ruff the bottoms of the shoes with a sandpaper. You may want to take them to a shoe maker and have them adhere a small patch to the bottom of the shoe we don't want you to take any embarrassing spills.

These are just a few tips for you when your out selecting your footwear for your big day.  Brides and Bridesmaids you will want to try on your shoes when your foot is a little swollen as well this way you will get a true feel for your shoes and this way they won't be killing you on your wedding day. 

Take your time and your most beautiful, perfect Cinderella Slipper will appear.

LaPaz Image/Event Consultants

Where everything is Fabulous!