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Custom Wedding Gowns and Bridesmaid Dresses
You’re not satisfied with the one-a-day wear in
attendants’ or mothers of the bride/groom dresses? Aren’t you the
lucky one!
Custom wedding gown designers and dressmakers are in more
abundance than they ever were in years past. And your attendants don’t have
to settle for one-design or one-style dresses and gowns worn by all. If one
chooses a wedding gown designer who works with original designs, the dress and
gowns are probably going to be more costly. If one determines that she is
happy with a non-original and or a wedding dress cut from a pattern, then she
will probably get by with spending less and yet, still have dresses and gowns
that are different from the norm or traditional wear once and then throw-away.
And, a good seamstress or dress maker can make changes for
each gown and dress so that the person wearing it will look and feel good
about the image she creates. And isn’t that important? Why put them in those
ugly rack gowns and dresses? Is it so important that you be the only one that
stands out? With a custom dressmaker, the different sized and body styles can
be complimented.
No matter your decision though, give yourself plenty of
lead-time. Though a custom wedding gown and dresses are original design
may take longer, even dresses cut from patterns need to be fitted to the
wearer; and, since ladies invariably determine to lose weight, schedule plenty
of time. And please, sign a specific contract attached to a sketch and be
prompt for fittings.
Bridesmaid Dresses
What are
the latest trends in bridesmaid dresses?
Styles - A-line dresses
which look great on all different body shapes and sizes are very
popular. The hottest styles right now are two-tone, two-piece floor
length styles, mostly sleeveless. Also very popular are column style
dresses, floor length, halter top or straps criss-crossing over the
back and sleeveless. Another big trend is having a shawl accompany
the dress, particularly the barer styles.
Colors -
Platinum is very in style at the moment, as well as the paler
colors, pale yellows, sand, and taupe. There is also a trend toward
burgundy and hunter for Fall weddings too. Black is always in style
and always a popular choice among both brides and their bridesmaids.
In addition, many of the designers today are also using better
quality fabrics like dupioni silk, silk chiffon and satin, velvet
and crepe.
Combinations -
Another trend is to choose a manufacturer that offers different
styles in the same fabric and color and letting each bridesmaid
chose the style they look best in. You could apply some simple rules
- no dress above the knee, or no strapless dress (or whatever look
you want for your wedding). Another popular and pretty trend,
especially for spring and summer weddings, is a "color run". That
means that each bridesmaid wears a different color of the same
dress.
Although today there
is less tradition around colors, styles and seasons, it is always
wise to use common sense. For example, it would not be wise to
choose a short cut and strapless bridesmaid dress during the winter,
while a heavy material during the summer in an outdoor ceremony
  
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