Why Princess Style Ball Gowns Never Go Out of Style One of the most enduring images of traditional Western weddings is the bride in a white ballgown with a full skirt. This image tends to be what little girls daydream about when they imagine their weddings and invokes princess imagery. Let’s first mention that princess ball gowns aren’t going to …
The Dos and Don’ts of Engagement Photos
The Dos and Don’ts of Engagement Photos Engagement photos should be fun. After all, you’re celebrating! The whole point of the photos is to commemorate this moment when you felt so happy. But often couples stress over getting the engagement photos just right. What should they wear? Do they want a theme? What if one of the pictures comes out …
How to Use Fashion to Accentuate Your Curves
At Fan C Designs, we appreciate that curves are beautiful. Curvy fashion should accentuate your curves, not try to hide them or draw the eye away from them. And there are a number of tricks you can use to draw attention to your curves. Many curvy fashion guides suggest cinching the waist in some way. But what if your waist …
Royal Weddings: Meghan and Harry
If you’re at all interested in weddings, you’ve probably been bombarded with lots of news about the wedding of Prince Harry and Her Royal Highness, Duchess Meghan of Sussex in the last few weeks. While you might not have an entourage — including a few elegantly dressed small children to carry your veil for you — you can look to …
The 3 Step Good Bridesmaid’s Guide (How Not to Be a Bridesmaidzilla)
If you are reading this and you are a bride, please show this article to your bridesmaids. Whether through email, a Facebook share, or just dropping your laptop in front of them, please make sure your bridesmaids read this article. As for you, please go and give yourself a moment to relax and not think about your wedding. Deal? At …
Unique Wedding Decorations to Set Your Big Day Apart
It’s no secret that weddings are expensive — and a lot of traditional wedding decor is part of that expense. Do-It-Yourself brides can look into unique and alternative wedding decorations as a way to save money where they can. However it’s not only a money saving tactic; traditional white weddings don’t suit everyone’s style or wants for their big day. …
A Royal Banquet: Notable Meals at Royal Weddings
While asking recent brides to detail the most stressful part of their wedding planning, a majority replied, “The food.” After all, there are so many decisions to make, just on the food alone! Do you offer chicken or beef? Both? Should you have a vegetarian option? What about a buffet? Choosing a meal and coordinating with guests can be incredibly …
4 Games to Play at Your Wedding Reception
Every bride wants her wedding to be perfect, the wedding she always dreamed of. But let’s be honest: it’s not all about the ceremony itself. The ceremony should be beautiful, seamless, and a perfect match for the personalities of you and your future spouse. However, the afterparty is at least as important as the ceremony. Your wedding reception is a …
4 Creative Proposal Locations – That Don’t Break the Bank
You’ve done it! You saved up enough money to get the exact ring your partner has been fantasizing about all these years. It’s time to make both your dreams come true and pop the question. But how do you do it? For some of us, finding a simple but personal way to propose is equal to a flash mob or …
5 Around the World Wedding Customs You’ve Never Heard Of
Here in the United States, we have quite a few “tried and true” traditions that most citizens have heard of—the throwing of the bouquet, smashing cake in your partner’s face, and the father/daughter dance are a couple of the most popular examples. However, America isn’t the only country where wedding tradition is taken seriously. Around the world, many countries have …