Two of the most fun parts of planning your wedding are: 1) picking the theme and 2) finding the perfect wedding dress. If you can find a way to have the two work in tandem, it’s that much better. Your wedding dress doesn’t have to fit the wedding theme, but sometimes it can be fun to coordinate that way. After …
Our Favorite Bridal Trends of 2018 So Far
Trends have a habit of changing…frequently. In the bridal world, there are some standards that will never go away, like wearing white and carrying a bouquet. Other bridal trends come and go, or surface and resurface every few years. As bridal professionals, we at Fan C like to stay on top of the current trends, as well as the trends …
Why Princess Style Ball Gowns Never Go Out of Style
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 …