Wednesday, 30 March 2011

Medieval Wedding Gowns

Medieval Wedding Gowns

Medieval or The Middle Ages was a period of European history from the 5th century to the 15th century. Around this period, there was a change in women’s clothing, to tighter-fitting garments, lower necklines, and more curvaceous silhouettes; “tight lacing was used on women's clothes to create a form fitting shape which, girdled at the hips, created a long-waisted appearance. Clothing was over-lapped and tightly bound; The female chest was frequently exposed, yet the true structure of the female body was visually distorted. 

Quee Victoria & Prince Albert
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Wedding gowns is different from any other fashion elements, because it involves a lot of emotions in its production. Wedding gowns is a magical syjmbol of love and romance, fantasy and greatness, sentimental feeling and tradition, also hopes for the future and eternal happiness. That is why wedding gown design always have a strong yet soft construction, high quality fabreics, a balanced proportion, a paerfect silhouette, luxurious ornaments, not to mention unlimited innovations and creativity.

The most popular medieval wedding gowns is Queen Victoria’s. When she got married to Prince Albert in 1840, her wedding gown was a simple design and adorned with lace, giving it stylish and elegant look. Her dress was a rich white satin, trimmed with orange blossoms, and on her head she wore a wreath of the same beautiful flowers. Preciously, medieval wedding gowns was in bright colors.
Modern-medieval wedding gowns
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Nowadays, the medieval wedding gowns is adopted to the modern wedding gowns with a fresh style. The gowns which looks like the Royal seems to be most favorite. Medieval wedding gowns reflect the elegant and romantic side of the woman. But if you love simple things, don’t try wearing this because is just like a complicated gowns.

Wedding gown is the reflection of your party’s character and theme. So, before choosing a dress, get to know yourself. 



Monday, 28 March 2011

Wedding Reception Centerpiece Ideas

Wedding Reception Centerpiece Ideas

If you and your partner want an unforgettable wedding party, consider making a wedding reception with an elegant table setting. A unique wedding reception centerpiece ideas will rate a feeling  that makes the guests impressed. So the party won’t be the same as any other parties. The right table setting will entertain the guests, and make them happy and comfortalbe. This presentation is very important. But you must consider the themes with budget that you both have.

Try to apply and match the wedding reception centerpiece ideas with the eating utensils. The layout combination of eating utensils, flowers, candles and other accessories should be considered carefully. Flowers give a beautiful visual impression, not to mention sprading fresh and nice scents. So, it is very important to put them on every table. If you have a limited budget, go for local flowers or grass which look as nice. Don’t be afraid of making the creation with your own wedding reception centerpiece ideas , such as combining fruits and vegetables like citrus and long beans. Flowers on a plate will also give a light impression.

Wedding Centerpiece Ideas
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Adding some candles make the atmosphere more romantic.
You can try these rough wedding reception centerpiece ideas of love:

Beach
Decorate the tables with high candle surrounded by sands, shells, and starfish. Put it on a pretty aluminium tray. Or put a glass blowl that comes with the fish, sands, colourful stones, and floating candles.

Elegant
Decorate the tables with ivory or burgundy color to make them look elegant. Put candles in different sizes ion a silver tray and combie them with beautiful flowers. Add glitters for a sparkling effect. Don’t forget ribbons will give a romantic touch.
In the middle of each table, hang an antique bidcage, paint it in bronze for a vintage touch. Decotrate it with flowers, grass and elegant ivy leaves.

So, try to make special wedding reception centerpiece ideas, and don’t worry to use it on your own wedding party.