Posts tagged 'wedding dress'
Agony aunt: Wedding dresses aren't for plain brides – help!
Dear Emma, I'm having a problem with my wedding dress, the whole outfit actually, because all of the dresses and veils and stuff out there is made for really pretty women who can do the whole princess for a day thing and I can't. I'm quite plain, have short hair and don't usually wear dresses [...]
Are you feeling the pressure as a 'bulging bride'?
I've had a recent bout of illness, meaning I've watched more TV than usual. Whilst laid up on the sofa I saw how many wedding TV shows are out there now, but one in particular caught my eye. Now wedding shows which portray the bride-to-be as a selfish, maniacal horror of a woman (or 'bridezilla' [...]
Wedding Tips: Wedding Dresses
Inspiration for your wedding dress can come from many places, look around on the internet or look in your favourite magazines for formal gowns worn by the stars. A good dressmaker or dress shop will be able to see what you have in mind. Always ask if the cost for final fittings or adjusting the [...]
Agony Aunt: Wedding Planning Problems
Dear Emma, We are getting married in a fabulous venue but it is a long way from where we live and any family or friends. I am getting into a panic about which services to arrange locally and which to get from closer to home. Help! Beth, Manchester Dear Beth, Make a cup of tea, [...]
Emma's Wedding Diary: Wedding Gown cleaning and heirlooming
Bought the wedding dress today, showed Mum and she burst into tears! I hope Joe has a better reaction – though she assures me that the dress looks perfect. Being ever practical, she's already been looking into what I need to do with it after the big day. Being tall, apparently my wedding dress will [...]
Emma's Wedding Diary: The Bridal Gown
Had a fabulous day today! It started with Katie (now officially the best bridesmaid in the world) coming over with a big cake. Then we spent a couple of hours on the internet looking at different wedding dress designs (there are hundreds of sites out there and it doesn't cost a penny). We picked out [...]
Emma's Wedding Diary: Been there, done that…
I e-mailed my friends and asked them to give me some advice based on their wedding experiences, I thought I'd paste it all into my diary so I wouldn't lose it…. Bride to be (Emma W.) "Don't choose a strapless wedding dress and huge high heeled wedding shoes if you're not used to wearing them. [...]
