I, therefore, have an experienced eye and feel qualified to give some good adviceAs a wedding planner, I have spoken to thousands of brides and witnessed, at close hand, at least a thousand in their wedding dresses As a photographer, I have closely studied the bride?s photographic images in print Every bride I have seen is beautiful, but not every bride?s dress suits herI know many brides go out shopping for the perfect wedding dress within days and even hours of the proposal Some go even before the proposal Some wedding dresses are a definite detriment to the bride?s appearance, the pictures and even the whole wedding Almost every bride I talk to discusses her dress I know that the choosing of the right wedding dress is very important Let these three principles guide you:So brides, I want to offer you some criteria for picking the right dress1) YOU LOVE IT AND WILL LOVE IT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY? You will be the one looking at your wedding pictures for the rest of your lifeAbove all else, you need to feel beautiful and comfortable Don?t let your mother, sister, bridesmaid, shop clerk, Goth teenage cousin, or even your groom decide So, how will YOU decide what the best dress for you is? This is YOUR day, and you need to trust your own taste and style You will be the one walking down the aisle ? the ?Star of the Runway2) MAKE SURE IT IS COMFORTABLE AND FITS YOU You might not, or you could lose even moreDon?t buy your dress a year in advance ? your taste or your shape might change during that time Don?t buy your dress to fit after you have lost twenty pounds In either case, it won?t fit They are often poorly fitted, badly sewn, and made of cheap, synthetic materialDefinitely enjoy browsing wedding magazines, but keep in mind your own budget, taste and figure Too many of those dresses in magazines can actually only be worn by the anorexic thirteen-year-olds modeling them They might look alright on the mannequin in the shop, but they won?t look good on you in natural light Also beware of knock-offs or imitations of expensive wedding dresses in a magazine If they appear at home or in the shop, you can be sure that they will at the weddingPoorly made dresses often fall down, are too tight in some places and too baggy in others, with crooked seams and zippers that show The bride is continually pulling and wrestling with her dress throughout the wedding and reception Much too often, the bride?s underwear shows A proper fit cannot be over estimated It?s alright to buy an inexpensive dress, but, make sure it looks good in natural light ? natural fibers such as silk or cotton are preferred Walk around in the dress, sit down and move and check bra straps and panty lines Make sure you have the right underwear to go with the dress, that can?t be seen If necessary, you can have your dress altered by a good seamstress And, allow enough time for delays and fittingsYou might want to consider having the seamstress make your dress from scratch This way, you can have total control over the style and fabric and be sure of a perfect fit It is a wonderful feeling of power and creativity to design your own wedding dress, if you are so inclined, and it doesn?t have to be more expensive than buying off the rack Make sure to get an accurate estimate of the price of the dress and labor before the seamstress starts sewing, so there will be no unpleasant surprises Some of our brides wait until they come to Hawaii and find real treasures that fit perfectly in one of the local shopsAnother option is to browse small boutiques Some of the most lovely wedding dresses I have seen were not wedding dresses at all, just great dresses, usually white but not always They are also perfect for a Hawaiian wedding, which brings me to my last criteria It is amazing what you can find when you venture away from the wedding dress department or shop3) MAKE SURE YOUR DRESS IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE PLACE AND CLIMATE WHERE YOUR WEDDING WILL TAKE PLACEEven if you love your dress, and it fits and it looks great in your bedroom mirror, there could be a problem on your wedding day You may think that your bridesmaid will carry the train, but do you truly want her trailing after you, always in your pictures, as you try to stroll on the sand, romantically, with your groom? Brides often come back from the beach with their train, heavy with sand and waterThese are some problems I have seen: A bride buys a beautiful but elaborate and heavy dress for a tropical beach wedding The result is misery ? red, flushed, sweaty skin, heat stroke and even fainting! Another common problem is veils and trains worn for outside weddings Unless you want to participate in the Trash the Dress fad, this is not recommended Trains drag in the dirt and sand, catch on twigs, and inhibit free movement in an outdoors wedding Some can be removed or clipped to the dress for easy movementAnd, Veils ? Now they can cause a spectacle on a windy day The veil becomes a kite or parachute I swear, I have seen brides nearly pulled away from their groom by a six foot veil unfurling in the wind I have, actually, witnessed four or five people trying unsuccessfully to figure out how to pin-up the train You don?t want to do a ?Mary Poppins? on your wedding day The same goes for trains If in doubt, make sure your veil can be easily removed, if necessary At the very least, the flying veils end up destroying hairdos, blowing in the groom?s face and being a general nuisance But, make sure you test these apparatus before purchasing Is the church or event room hot or cold? Don?t overdress or under dressOr, perhaps, you are going to have your wedding in a church Veils and trains won?t be a problem, but still consider temperature If you?re planning a winter wedding, or your venue is overly air conditioned, make sure an appropriate shawl or jacket is part of your wedding outfit, or wear a long-sleeved wedding dress? So, even if you don?t pick the right dress, don?t let it ruin your wedding dayBlue ?chicken skin,? is not much more attractive than red, sweaty skin Neither is teeth chattering Think about that sweet guy who is pledging to love you for the rest of your life and be merry You want to be comfortable, because you want that smile on your beautiful face to be real, not forced Your smile and joy and love are your most beautiful ?apparel Mahalo!If you want to know more about how to go about planning a Hawaii or a Maui Wedding, please contact Rev Ayesha Sandra Lee from Merry Maui Weddings & Vacations, at (888)588-0400?2008 Ayesha Sandra Lee & Merry Maui Weddings ? All Rights Reserved
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