Sex and the City: CARRIE BRADSHAW'S WEDDING DRESS.

The Sex and the City film has been ruling the box office since before it came out, and everyone's talking about it and the fashion.

The show and its characters have become fashion idols over the last season, but there are times when costume designers abuse their power and try to pass off some really hideous outfits as high fashion. Surely many of us think Carrie Bradshaw's wedding getup was one of those times.

Before she selects her gown in the movie, Sarah Jessica Parker models several gowns from the hottest designers for a Vogue spread. Of the group of to-die-for gowns, the one that Carrie falls in love with is, well, something I wouldn't be caught dead wearing. Honestly, it looks like it belongs in the bad-80's-clothes montage. What is going on with that neckline? It looks like Madonna handed down one of her old corsets to Carrie, which she wore even though it was at least 2 sizes too big. And she did not do herself any favors by accessorizing with that headpiece - a bird!

Maybe this wedding dress by Vivienne Westwood is good enough but not for Carrie Bradshaw...

TIPS AND ADVICES FOR CHOOSING YOUR BRIDAL HAIRSTYLE. Beautiful Wedding Hairstyles Gallery.

A general mistake many brides make is to loose their personal style originality when making fashion and hair choices for their Big day. Of course you will want to look and feel special on your wedding, but make sure that it is recognisably you who walks up the aisle to exchange "I dos". When it comes to your wedding hairstyle, your number one guiding factor should be whether you actually like the hair do.

There are no wrong and right answers when it comes to selecting the right wedding hairstyle for yourself, here are some tips that will remove some of the confusion surrounding wedding style.

Planning
Sometimes planning your wedding can feel like an exercise in project management. There are many people and supplies to co-ordinate and manage. No matter if yours is a wedding to rival a celebrity wedding, or if it is ten of your closest friends and family, you still need a plan. The most efficient way to do this is to use a wedding planning checklist. Make sure that you add discussing your wedding hairstyle with your stylist to your wedding checklist. This is best done some months from the wedding day - in fact the sooner the better. Many brides may need grow their hair, or work toward a new color to achieve the wedding hair do of their dreams.

Be shining.
This needs to be set and carefully balanced against the need to plan. Just because nearly every bridal magazine you pick-up features brides with flowing tresses do not feel that you have to emulate this. If you normally wear a short haircut, do not feel that you necessarily need to grow your hair for your wedding. If you are still thinking that short hair does not make for a good bridal hairstyle then remember Halle Berry and her halo of feminine curls. If you do want to grow your hair, then grow it, but don't do something just because you think that a bride has to. Don't forget that a bride with a flair for the dramatic and a strong personality can carry off pretty much anything.

Communicate.
Most cases of bridal wedding stress brides can be traced back to poor communication. Friction between a bride and pretty much anyone around her is not uncommon as the big day draws nearer. As a bride, avoid this by communicating from the outset with those associated with the wedding plans. Most importantly communicate with your bridal party about their hair, dresses, and make-up as soon as you possibly can. Discuss styles, and make sure that it is something they are comfortable wearing. It is also important to decide early on, who is paying for what. If you are going to insist that your bridal attendants all visit a hair stylist to have their hairstyled then you need to consider paying for them.

Think about the whole picture.
Resist the urge to be a magpie bride who grabs at anything that she finds appealing. This approach will only result in a bizarre medley of styles that do not necessarily gel. Instead, take a minute and consider what you what the theme or style of your wedding to be. Talk to your hairstylist as soon as you have decided on your overall theme - they can give you ideas of how to fit your hairstyle into this overall picture.

Bridal Hair and Bridal Gowns.
Think about the line, density and texture of your gown when choosing your wedding hairstyle. The line of the dress should match the line of the hair. For example, a sleek bob tucked behind the ear or a bunch of curls piled on top of the head will complement a long slim dress. The density of the dress should also be carried through to your hair density. If you are wearing a flowing tulle dress, then flowing hair with soft curls will be great. The last factor to consider is a wedding hairstyle that complements the texture of your dress.

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Choosing a Bridal Veil. Beautiful Bridal Veils Gallery.

Of course the best headpiece style is when it is in proportion to your dress and has similar styling (pearls, flowers, sequins, etc.). Don't forget the style of your dress and the formality of your wedding when looking for and trying on bridal veils.

Headpiece Styles

1. A Simple Floral Wreath can open up your face and add just the right touch to a semi-formal dress.

2. Tiaras are always elegant. Think of your jewelry and the color of your gown when choosing the tiara setting. There are four general setting colors: Shiny Silver, Rhodium (antique silver), Shiny Gold and Antique Gold.

3. A Wreath With Pearls and Flowers with a pouf on the back can be very elegant with a formal dress.

4. A Floral Cluster or Silk Bow on a comb or barrette can do a beautiful job of pulling hair off your face and work well with long or upswept hair.

5. Headband type head pieces are very effective for short hairstyles with bangs and can have the added touch of being created with the same lace, pearls or sequins used for the dress.

Veil Lengths

The veil length is chosen by the formality of your wedding and the decoration on the back of your gown. Guidelines for veil length may help you, but remember, this is your wedding and you should have the veil of your dreams.

1. Elbow Length is used for short (no train) gowns, and shows off any detailing at the waist of the gown.

2. Blusher or Shoulder Length is usually combined with other lengths and is used for both formal and semi-formal weddings.

3. Finger-tip Length is used for formal and semi-formal weddings.

4. Cathedral Length is used for formal weddings when the gown has a cathedral length train, the veil will extend one foot or more onto the floor. Veils can be made detachable, worn long for the formality of the wedding ceremony and shorter or none at all for the fun of the reception. Remember, your bridal veil should celebrate your individuality, and make you look and feel beautiful. It’s your wedding.

5. Chapel Length falls to the floor and is usually combined with other shorter layers.

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Wedding Manicure. 9 Things You Need To Know. Gallery.

Get your fingers ready for wedding band by giving them some manicure before your wedding day.

Your beautiful dress and glowing smile may be the first things on show on your wedding day, but for much of the rest of the day your fingers will be centre of attention - particularly your left hand. It is no good spending weeks preparing to look utterly breathtaking if you neglect your nails, so make the most of your hands with our simple 9 points guide to the classic French manicure.


1. Condition your hfingers by massaging in a hand cream last thing at night for at least a month before your big day. You will soon see a difference.

2. Trim your nails to the same length and file them carefully. Decide whether you prefer squared or rounded shapes before you begin. Before that use cuticle oil regularly to keep dry skin and hang nails to a minimum.

3. Apply a single layer of base coat and allow to dry.

4. With a steady hand, paint on nail tips using a white tip polish with a sheer effect as this looks more natural. Remember!: this takes practice so do not attempt it for the first time on your wedding day!

5. Use a nail polish corrector if you make any mistakes or dip a cotton bud or fine paintbrush in nail polish remover and neaten it up.

6. Paint over a single layer of pale pink polish.

7. Avoid getting bubbles in the polish by rolling the bottle rather than shaking it.

8. If you get air bubbles on the nail, a layer of top coat should sort it out.

9. If the polish chips while you are getting ready, wet the pad of your finger with nail polish remover and wipe it across the chipped area to smooth out the edges. Dab a bit of polish on the chip and reapply a top coat when it is dry.

CHOOSING WEDDING FLOWERS

Everybody knows that the best day for a wedding is a warm day, and while this might be good for the bride and groom, it can wreak havoc on delicate flowers. Choosing a wedding flowers that will stand up to the heat and look great throughout the ceremony and even long afterwards can be hard. You want something that is beautiful and fit for your dress, but still sturdy enough to hang in there, even in high temperatures.

What You Should Look For

A good wedding flowers are delicate looking, but not actually that fragile. It will withstand the summer heat and look terrific doing it. You have enough worries and stresses on your wedding day, flowers should definitely not be one of them, so select hardy flowers from the very beginning and you will be able to focus on more important things, like actually getting married.

Here are some of the characteristics to look for in a heat-resistant wedding flowers.

Stiff leaves help with heat resistance, too. Leaves contain a lot of moisture that can be wicked up to the bloom and the greenery helps enhance the colour of the wedding flowers. Wilted leaves make the entire bouquet look sickly, so thicker, waxier leaves are the best option.

Thick, waxy petals are the best. They tend to be stiffer and hold the moisture in longer than thinner petals which tend to shrivel and wilt in the heat. The thicker the petal, the stiffer it will be, making it more resistant to wilting.


Full blooms stay fresh longer. Flowers that aren't just a few petals will last longer. Look for ruffled petals or multiple rounds, such as with a mum or carnation. These flowers do very well with holding in the moisture needed to survive a hot day, even when not placed in a vase of water.

Sturdy stems keep flowers upright. While the florist can place flower stems in plastic straws to help keep them upright when the heat threatens to send them drooping downwards, but it's best to choose the right flowers with sturdy, thick stems that are strong enough to stand up even when slightly dried out.

Flowers like orchids, lilies and dahlias are all great ones for a wedding flower. They hold up to the heat very well and can take long drought periods, thanks to their hardy leaves and petals that retain moisture even in stifling conditions.

If you have the budget, tropical flowers tend to be far better than our native blooms when it comes to withstanding the hot interior of a church or reception hall. They are grown in heat, so you'll find that they are quite hardy when it comes to summer weddings. Most tropical flowers are very elegant, as well, so they make for very lovely bouquets and centerpieces.

Your florist will also be able to recommend a more heat resistant wedding flower or two. The ideal would be a flower that you love the look of, which combines beauty with functionality. For a summer wedding, how well the flower will stand up to the heat is a very important consideration. There is nothing more stressful on your wedding day than discovering that all your blooms are wilting away in the intense heat.

Choose your wedding flowers carefully. You do not want bouquets that look awful by the time you are ready to walk down the aisle. Tropical flowers, those with waxy, thick petals and leaves and any flower that is bushy and full of petals tend to be alright and will look great throughout the entire day.

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Getting dressed on the big day

You have apparently been dreaming about the perfect wedding dress for months or even years, and you will want to be sure the final creation flatters and fits you perfectly. There are loads of options available for finding your flawless wedding dress, from hitting the shops to hiring a dress, to having one made for you or even sewing it yourself.
We will show you everything you could possibly want to know about finding the dress of your dreams.
We will provide you with all the best ideas and inspirations from all the best designers.

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View many beautiful dressing gowns from finest bridal designers and modellers. Whether you dream of being fashionable or timeless, modern or classic, smooth or gripping there will be something here to suit your style. Come back soon and look at our stunning collection of bridal dresses.

Choose Your Own Wedding Style.

Wedding Style
When you are planning your amazing wedding, certainly you want to make it a reflection of yourself. Of course, the groom’s opinion and input is not that important. He is supposed to help set the budget and create the guest list. But the wedding day is surely about the bride and that is why the wedding has to be a reflection of your personality.

But what is your wedding style? Let’s look at 3 following possibilities so you can determine which is the best wedding style for you.

Romantic Wedding Style

If you have spent your life wishing you could spend a single day like a beautiful princess from a fairy tale, then your wedding is that special moment. A romantic wedding starts off with the ideal location. If you want a church wedding, then pick a large church or a cathedral that looks as if it was built in medieval France. If you prefer a wedding without a church, then you should choose an outdoor location – in the center of a botanical garden with the trees and flowers blooming all around you would be flawless, especially at gloaming with candlelight everywhere.

Your transport should also be reminiscent of a fairy tale. While you will not be able to have your fairy godmother turn a pumpkin into a coach, you can rent horse drawn carriages in many cities and that’s the next best thing. If that option is not available, rent an elegant black, white or even pink limousine.

What is the most important thing of a romantic wedding? Of course your dress. You have probably been dreaming about the perfect wedding dress for so long. The best choice is a ball gown dress with a voluminous skirt and a dropped waist. A dress flared out towards the bottom or princess style dress with a less broad skirt can also be an perfect choice. Sure, you want to choose white and sensual fabrics: silk, satin, etc.

Classic Wedding Style

The classic wedding is all about being traditional. Churches or other religious locations are the most obvious choices for classic brides with country clubs or hotel bedrooms being ideal places for the reception. Generally, you will want fairly large accommodations 'cause the classic fiancée definitely wants an audience – usually about 150 to 200 guests. To be truly traditional, you will want to schedule your event during the wedding season, even making it a June wedding. Try to choose an early afternoon time for the ceremony so your guests will be ready for the full-course sit down meal you serve at your reception.

How does a classic fiancée arrive at her wedding and reception? You will want to rent a large limo so that the fiancée and her entourage can easily fit, then that same limousine can take her and the bridegroom to the reception and later to a hotel or the airport for the start of their honeymoon.

But what about the dress? The classic bride can wear any style of wedding dress as long as the skirt touches the floor. She also needs a veil and a matching train to round out the ensemble. Besides, no classic bride would ever consider wearing a dress that was not completely white.


Glamour Wedding Style

Another option is the glamour wedding style. This type of fiancée loves the idea of being a celebruty or of looking like she walked off the runway. She wants her wedding to be a sophisticated party. For the ceremony she will evidently skip the church and choose something a little more in "Hollywood style.” A destination wedding on the beach at some exotic place might be a good choice or an event hall in a five-star hotel. The reception can either be held on-site or some other incredible spot. You might want to rent out your favorite restaurant or club for the night – or at least one of its private rooms.

Your transport should also be unbelievable. Limousines are always a standard choice, but if you want glamour then why not be brought into your wedding or reception by helicopter or in an exotic sports car? If you are having a beach wedding why not arrive by boat or by yacht? That is glamorous for certain.

You will also know if you are a glamour style fiancée by the types of wedding attire that appeal to you. Those big, fluffy white gowns which hide most of your assets are probably a huge turn-off, instead your eyes are always attracted to those sleek Empire style wedding dresses which look like something women wore in old films. You are also not going to limit yourself to white color. Ivory is definitely an option, but you would not necessarily be imposed to even more dramatic colors, such as maroon.

So which description best fits the style of wedding you have been imagining? Any wedding type would make an amazing ceremony, but the important thing is for you to pick a style that is best for you and that you use consistently.