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Kate Moss' Wedding Dress And Ring Inspired By Zelda Fitzgerald: Odd?

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Kate Moss is a big Fitzgerald fan -- her favorite book, reportedly, is The Beautiful and the Damned. Indeed, she loves Fitzgerald so much that her wedding gown was inspired by his doomed socialite wife, Zelda. The bias-cut, gold-beaded dress, designed by John Galliano, had a distinct 1920s feel, as did the lace French veil she wore on her head. Furthermore, her engagement ring was a replica of ...
How can you clean a wedding dress at home?

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I have a wedding dress and a miniature mini dress, veil and ring pillow that got stained after basement flooded. Is there anything at home I can use to clean it cause I really don't have $400 to get it all dry cleaned at a cleaner's. Please email me at traceymckenzie@bell.net if you can help me. Thank you

Don't do it at all.Heavy dresses should be dry-clean and this is the wedding dress so don't take chance.if then also u want to clean at home then dip in the surf for 1 hr and rub slightly.don't use soap at all.it will ruin its shininess.most important make sure that colour doesn't fade.

The 411 on Wedding Veils and Tiaras from Get Married TV

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Wedding Dress Options for Unique Brides to Be

Rules are meant to be broken, or so they say.  How about long-established traditions? Brides have been wearing white wedding dresses in overwhelming numbers since 1840. That was when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in an elaborate white gown. Since that time, white wedding gowns have come symbolize purity, innocence and chastity, at least in the West.

While it is true that fashions often change, few sartorial trends have been as consistent as the white wedding gown.  However, designers and retailers have reported a slight increase in non-white gowns over the past decade. Most industry insiders believe that the popularity of the white dress has fallen off a bit due to the sharp increase in wedding costs.

The cost of the average wedding nearly doubled from the 1990s into the 21st century. But when the Great Recession hit, bridal budgets fell for the first time in decades.  In 2008, the average wedding budget dropped by nearly a quarter, down to $21,814.  Then in 2009, it fell again, down to $19,581.Why the precipitous decline? Well, it's simple—couples have less money and time than they did before. As a result, they are planning less formal affairs.  Not surprisingly, as conventions are relaxed, brides feel more comfortable embracing new trends.

New Colors

When a bride selects a non-white dress, she often goes with something that complements her hair color or skin tone.  Pink is the second most popular color and red gets the bronze.  While it is true that some audacious brides do choose outré colors like black or blue, it is quite rare.  It really does depend on the venue and the bride.

A bride who has planned an outdoor affair on the sands of a beach or in the grass is far more likely to choose an unconventional color.  The appeal of pink has grown by leaps and bounds with beach brides. If you can't bring yourself to slip into non-white gown, but you want to do something different, consider adding some color with a red or pink sash, shoes or some polychromatic lace, beading or embroidery.

No Veil, No Problem

The veil has been a popular wedding accessory for centuries. But as ceremonies become more casual, more and more brides are saying goodbye to the veil. Beach brides in particular are far less likely to wear a veil. Since they often go barefoot and wear shorter, less formal dresses, the veil often appears out of place.  In its stead, many brides wear a tiara or a headpiece or even fresh flowers in their hair.  If they do wear a veil, they generally go with a blusher, which is the shortest, lightest and least formal veil.

Strapless Dresses

Women have been wearing strapless dresses for quite some time. But should they be worn at a formal wedding ceremony? It all depends on the bride. Many plus size brides actually prefer staples gowns because they draw attention to their best feature, their busts. A strapless wedding gown flatters larger women and makes them appear more proportional in photographs. Strapless numbers are also popular with outdoor brides who don't want to overheat halfway through the ceremony.

Backless Dresses

Okay, going strapless is one thing, but how about going backless?  Few formal brides would ever dream of going backless in a church or a house of worship.  But when it comes to more informal or outdoor ceremonies, many women seriously consider it.  The only real issue when it comes to backless numbers is choosing a gown that looks elegant, rather than seductive.  Most girls don't want to look sexy on their wedding day. They want to look beautiful and elegant.  They save sexy for their wedding night.

It is important to note that wearing a backless gown will have an effect on breast support.  Women with larger cup sizes should stay away from strapless dresses that are also backless—they can be quite uncomfortable.  In the end, looking elegant in a backless wedding dress is more about how a bride carries herself than it is about the dress. If she has good posture and a bit of grace, a backless number can flatter almost any figure.

Themed Wedding Dresses

As ceremonies become ever more informal, couples are embracing theme weddings. One of the most popular new themes is the medieval wedding ceremony.  Renaissance fairs are held in every major city across the US, and every now and then people are married at them.  Since the white wedding did not come into vogue until the 19th century, medieval-themed dress colors range from white to black.

Most of these gowns rely on tightly cinched corsets bodies and cascading fabrics that fall below the waist. But not to worry, a bride-to-be of any size or shape can find a flattering bridal dress from this chivalrous era.

If you're a truly unique bride, consider some of these non-standard wedding gowns before picking your perfect dress.

About the Author

Manuel Tapia is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and specific products such as wedding dresses.