Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Types of Bridal Veils



Veils are commonly worn by women on their
wedding day and hold a sentimental meaning to many women. Originally worn to keep the groom from seeing her face before they were married, veils continue to be a noticeable feature in many weddings. Some women choose to wear a veil simply for fashion purposes. Veils come in a variety of styles, shapes and lengths. If you are thinking about wearing a veil on your wedding day, the style you wear is highly dependent on the style and formality of your gown.

Blusher Veil
Blusher veils are very short in length and made with only one layer of material. This style of veil is used to cover the face prior to the ceremony, and falls just below the chin. It can be worn with virtually any style of dress.

Chapel Veil
The chapel style is considered a formal type of veil and is made from two layers of material. The first layer extends 2 1/2 yards from the headpiece and is used to cover the face during the ceremony. The second layer extends to the floor and is worn behind the head at all times. The chapel veil is appropriate to wear with a formal gown that is floor-length.

Cathedral Veil
Similar to the chapel veil, the cathedral veil is made up of two layers of material in two different lengths. The first layer is used to cover the face, and falls 3 1/2 yards from the head piece. The second layer of the cathedral veil extends to the floor. The cathedral veil is most appropriate if your gown is very formal and has a long train.

Elbow Veil
An elbow veil can be made from one or two layers of material, and extends to the bride's elbows. This style is appropriate with any dress longer than knee length.

Fingertip Veil
Like the elbow veil, a fingertip veil can be made from one or two layers of material. It extends to the bride's fingertips, and looks best with formal, floor-length gowns.

Waltz Veil
The waltz is another style of formal veil, and its length varies. The shortest a waltz veil should fall is the knees, and the longest is the floor. This veil is made from a single layer of material.

Flyaway Veil
The flyaway veil is less formal than cathedral, waltz and chapel veils, and is made from several layers of material. The veil is short and falls to the shoulder blades. The flyaway veil should be worn with simple gowns, floor-length or shorter with no train.

Mantilla Veil
Mantilla veils are circular-shaped and rest on top of the head. The outside edges of the veil are covered with lace that frames the face. This style can be worn with any gown ankle-length or longer.

Russian/ Fishnet Veil
The Russian veil, sometimes called the fishnet veil, is a short veil usually attached to a decorative hairpiece. The veil falls asymmetrically across the face and is made from a single layer of material. The material usually has larger holes than traditional taffeta veils, and is sometimes made of fishnet material. Russian veils look best with short dresses, but can be worn with longer lengths up to floor-length

source: ehow.com

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

A Fall Wedding in the Adirondacks












This New York couple kept their fall wedding decor simple and completely nature-inspired. Their centerpieces were glass bowls full of water and river rocks topped with a green orchid and a floating candle, which paired nicely with their table names -- the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. They even made their own wine for favors, wrapping the bottles in green wine bags adorned with homemade key chains. The cake also got a natural touch with fall leaves and pine cones as extra embellishment.

Photos by: Colette Bordeleau & Yves Lavoie


source: www.fall.weddings.com

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Wedding: Linh & Andy




















Ceremony: Sheraton La Guardia in Flushing, NY
Reception: Sheraton La Guardia in Flushing, NY

Beautiful couple and beautiful decorations!

Highlights of the party:
Tiffany's theme! (who doesn't love Tiffany's)
Tiffany Blue everywhere: lighting, cakes, diamond confetti, cardbox,
dresses, bouquets' ribbons, and more!!!
Impressive First Dance
Outdoor Ceremony at the Terrace
Bazooka bubblegum favors

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

How to Make centerpieces to decorate for a fall wedding reception

Step1
PUMPKIN & APPLES VASES: To make pumpkin & apple vases, simply find enough large vases for all of your tables. They can be big, tall vases or big round, short vases, with large openings at the top. Or they can be any other type of large vases that you would like. Simply fill these large vases with small, baby pumpkins and red and green apples for very simple and festive centerpieces.

Step
2
CANDY CORN CANDLES: Get three small or medium sized, fall colored plates per table. Get three fall colored pillar candles that are different heights per table. Get 1 or 2 bags of candy corn per table. Place the three plates in a circle in the middle of the table. Then place a different height pillar candle in the center of each plate. Now add the candy corn around the candle to fill the rest of the plate. These are not only gorgeous, but they give your guests something to snack on! You could also use the candy corn as confetti on the tables.

Step3
PUMPKIN VASES: Buy enough pumpkins to set on one the middle of each table. Cut a 4 inch hole in the top to remove the stem. Gut the pumpkin. Fill the pumpkin with flowers that match your wedding colors for a beautiful centerpiece for each table.

Step4
GOLD OR SILVER LINING PUMPKINS: Paint small pumpkins gold or silver, whichever matches your wedding colors the best. Paint the entire thing including the stem. Then tie a fall ribbon around the stem when the pumpkin is dry. Place the pumpkins on a small platter surrounding it with candles or candy corn for an elegant center piece.

Wedding: Ann & Jordan










Ceremony: Linden Place in Flushing, NY
Reception: Linden Place in Flushing, NY

Smiling bride and Confident groom!

Highlights of the party:
Individual bride&groom figure clipped-on escort cards
Grandiose ice sculpture
Ann & Jordan Simpsons
Beautiful Belle bride's reception dress
Fun guests! Crazy guests! Loud guests! Lovely guests!

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Wedding: Vanessa & Jason














Ceremony: Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing, NY
Reception: Mudan in Flushing, NY

Most relaxed bride and most prepared groom!

Highlights of the party:
Outdoor ceremony at QBG
Rose petals aisle runner
Lucky in Love lottery tickets as favors
Chinese Tea Ceremony
Chinese bride's dress & Filipino groom's outfit


Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Wedding: Kelly & Aalap
















Hindu Ceremony: Holiday Inn in Clinton, NJ
Western Ceremony: Alba Vineyard in Milford, NJ
Reception: Alba Vineyard in Milford, NJ

Wow! What a beautiful couple and wedding!

Highlights of the party:
Hindu ceremony in the morning followed with Western ceremony at an outdoor setting in a vineyard
Homemade Indian drinks and Ice cream by the Mother of the Groom, YUMMY!
Chinese Traditional Lion Dance and Indian Dance Performance
Selection of rich vineyard wines
Chinese lanterns at both ceremonies
Go green: cookie favors with charity donation for each guest
Table number cards: years instead of regular numbers with photos of that specific year
Cutest cake topper representing Chinese bride and Indian Groom