Things to Remember Before Purchasing a Crochet Wedding Dress

By Scott Nichols

Before ordering a crochet wedding dress, you'll have to keep in mind that the dress must be ordered way before the actual wedding because a lot of time is needed for the dress to be finished on time. But for how long? It solely depends on the number of workers who will work on your wedding dress.

Antique crochet wedding dresses can be ordered pre-made already. You can order them from wedding outlets that offer pre-made resses. These dresses are handcrafted, this aspect of the dress adds so much value that it is often considered a precious family heirloom or prized possessions.

Accessories

Accessorizing your crochet wedding dress is your chance to get creative. It's nice to keep almost everything crochet, like a crocheted headpiece with a crocheted veil. You'll need to make sure that the thread is lightweight so it won't be too heavy. If you want a veil made from tulle or organza, try incorporating crochet details around the edges. Try accessorizing the way the Irish originally accessorized a crochet wedding dress. Whatever suits your sense of style will certainly work with your dress.

Some brides prefer not to wear a veil so why don't you try putting a bunch of flowers on your hair. Try substituting those traditional fresh flowers with crocheted, pearl or crystals for a more elegant feel. Crocheted fabrics can be pretty challenging, always make sure that whatever accessory you add goes well with the wedding dress.

Dress Styles

For your crochet wedding dress, you can virtually choose any style that you prefer, just bear in mind that it should sport a full skirt, the lining needs to be stiff enough so that the dress falls gently to the floor. During the late 1800s, these dresses were in great demand because of the exemplary crocheting skills the Irish produced. A few antique Irish crocheted wedding dresses still exists today, they are preserved well and can be seen in some museums.

Your crochet wedding dress is a good opportunity for you to express yourself through tradition and style. One really good thing about crocheted dresses is that you can customize it to fit you perfectly.

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British Victorian Wedding Gowns UK

By Rafi Michael

With many couples desiring to relive the golden ages by having ethnic and vintage weddings, there has been a revival by designers and wedding planners to reproduce ethnic dresses in the whole of Europe. In the UK, prominent wedding designers are now known to have a collection of antique wedding dresses and have come up with ideas on how to incorporate antique outfits with a traditional fairytale or a modern wedding arrangement in a presentable way.

UK Wedding Dress Styles

There are varieties of bridal designer collections with a UK touch. Wedding dresses from the 16th Century down to the early 20th century have been used in many weddings recently. In the 18th and 19th century weddings, brides wore many colors. It is not until the 20th century that traditional wedding gowns were embroidered in white color. A wedding gown would be passed down the family for generations and preserved for years. Many of these costume collections can be seen in British museum collections, still with their lace and satin in near perfect condition. The art of dress was at a highpoint in the British colonies during the Victorian and Edwardian era that, according to many, has never been equaled. The Victorian obsession with character, morality and grace was due to the ultimate display of the wedding dress. Their magnificence and elegance can be observed in the Cincinnati Art Museum and many websites that offer antique information on British history and traditions.

Corset Styles

In 18th Century English, a new design known as the corset was in use. The dress has an easy shape to wear and looks good on a modern woman due to its boning that releases the pressure off the diaphragm and the waist. The British style corset creates a cleavage that shows off a woman's bust and enhances the overall appearance by compression. The corsets give the illusion of a smaller waist. This is further enhanced by intense decoration of the front with a style plus the incorporation of a new silhouette.

Today, corsets can be cut from original patterns, with or without tabs. Alternatively, they can also be modified to reflect modern styles with waists cut a little lower and even done with elastic inserts for ease and comfort. The wearer has the right of emphasizing bone channels. Having suitable interlinings with adequate boning is the key in any corset design, otherwise the wedding gown will seem to buckle at the waist.

A properly cut English wedding corset has a smooth finish from the neckline all the way down to the base. They can be produced in a wide variety of fabrics and endless ways of decorating them exist. In addition, they come with a combination of sleeve shapes.

Other Contemporary Wedding gowns

Other gowns with medieval overtures are Evelyn and Estella. Evelyn has a laced arm gauntlet with a toning skirt and hanging sleeves, while the Estella has a modern slim fitting fishtail with the elegance and style of a Victorian evening dress. Most of these weddings have undergone minor modifications before their use in modern wedding ceremonies. In any case, their original English classic look is evident and clearly discernible to an observant eye.

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The Beauty of Renaissance Wedding Gowns

By Scott Nichols

A wedding day is always special especially for those who are getting married and for their family and friends. For the bride and groom, this will be the happiest and most memorable day of their life. That is why preparing for the wedding is quite a hard task because they have to make sure that everything is perfect from cakes, flowers, reception, food, decorations, entourage and of course, the bride's wedding dress. Despite the many fads in wedding gowns, some brides still choose the renaissance wedding gowns because of its beauty and classic style. Although renaissance wedding gowns are hard to find, all it takes is determination to find the perfect wedding dress.

What sets the renaissance wedding gown apart from other wedding gown styles is its distinctive look. To give you an idea, these gowns look like the one women wore on King Arthur's court or even Juliet on Romeo and Juliet. But since times have changed, designers have also added some styles in the renaissance wedding gowns but the elements still stay the same. The gowns are mostly made in white or cream white. They are made with an under dress and an over-drape. The dress is tight when it gets closer to the hips and the bodice is also beaded with very detailed designed. The sleeves are free-flowing. It will surely give a princess feel to any bride who wears it.

Obtaining Renaissance Wedding Gowns

Many retailers will make a wide selection of renaissance wedding gowns for brides to choose from. Some large retailers offer many wedding supplies, bridesmaid dresses, wedding gowns but only a few selection of renaissance wedding gowns. Online retailers also have a small selection of renaissance wedding gowns, and they can only show three to four dresses in their catalog online. This is why brides who really like the renaissance clothing will find other means to get their renaissance wedding gown.

Some brides will try going through a costume store and look for a renaissance dress then find a skilled seamstress to transform the costume in to a wedding gown. But the bride has to make sure that the seamstress is very good since one wrong alteration can remove the classic style of the wedding gown. If the alterations are not made right, the renaissance look might not be there anymore. If this is the case, the bride will be disappointed and will not be happy with her wedding gown.

Another good option to go to is find a highly skilled seamstress to do the renaissance wedding gown for you. You can try looking for a renaissance wedding gown picture and show it to the seamstress to give her the look you want. She can transform the dress and add lace and beads as accents. Surely, this option will cost you more money since it is quite an effort for the seamstress. But if the bride really wants this, then it shouldn't be a problem. After all, a wedding day happens almost once in a lifetime.

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Sneak preview - ORIGAMI COUTURE GOWN

We recently did a FABULOUS photo shoot of a brand new COUTURE BRIDAL sample gown that I am absolutely thrilled with! Fresh from my studio workroom, this totally original Culture Shock design will soon be appearing in bridal magazines and on my website, too. We have named it the "Origami" Gown...

My team & I created this pure silk wedding gown with the ancient Japanese art of Origami (paper folding) in mind... we used a metallic silk for the bodice, which we folded, draped and tucked into an asymetrical neckline. The diagonally-shaped waistband actually wraps firmly around the body and ties at one side with twisted silk cording, and little hand-made fans, to visually slim and cinch in the waistline, and there are several deeply folded vertical pleats in the skirt, to add length and height to the bride's figure. The gown has a full train at the back, which can be hooked up for dancing, etc.

The overall effect we were aiming for in this new design is a SCULPTURAL SILHOUETTE with a fuller A-line skirt, so that brides with OR without curves can happily wear this beautifully flattering style with confidence and ease. With a hoop petticoat underneath for hemline fullness, this Couture wedding gown is "traditional"in a way, but with a funky, modern Oriental-inspired twist. AND its actually very comfortable to wear!

The brand new Origami bridal gown sample is now available to try on in my Sydney showroom, and can be ordered & custom-made in any colour and size, with a 4-6 month turnaround. For more info, email me via my website!

cheers, xx Lisa

The photo's here appear with thanks to our WONDERFUL style team -
PHOTOGRAPHER William Siauw from "PiXeL Photographics"

MAKE-UP & HAIR- Danielle Hampton from "Make Up By Danielle"

MODEL - the lovely Tereza

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#667: two.

my best friend has two kids.

her 30th is coming up.


by albeit via oh joy!.

i think a no. 2 necklace would be lovely on her.