Gown Shopping 101
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Gown Shopping 101
Here are some tips to think about before you start shopping for the perfect gown.
1) It's Gotta Be You
If you are not used to wearing, say, strapless tops or backless dresses, it's most likely you won't feel comfortable in them on your big day. While you may want to try something new for that "wow" factor, your comfort is most important. You don't want to be caught on camera constantly tugging at your bodice or fiddling with your back.
2) A Weighty Issue
If you're happy with your current weight, go ahead and buy your dress in advance. But if you need to lose weight to fit into the dress, don't! Alternatively, you can buy it in your current size and alter it if you were to lose weight. Remember, it's easier to shrink a dress than expand it.
3) Leave Trends At Home
Pictures of your dress will continue to be seen years down the road and you don't want to look back and shudder at the images. So, go for simple dresses that say timeless elegance.
4) Try, Try & Try Again
It is very tempting to whip out your credit card the moment you find the perfect dress, but do resist the temptation. Instead, photograph yourself in several of your shortlisted favourites. Compare the pictures and narrow them down to three. Then, go and try them all once more before swiping that card.
Source: Female Brides
Here are some tips to think about before you start shopping for the perfect gown.
1) It's Gotta Be You
If you are not used to wearing, say, strapless tops or backless dresses, it's most likely you won't feel comfortable in them on your big day. While you may want to try something new for that "wow" factor, your comfort is most important. You don't want to be caught on camera constantly tugging at your bodice or fiddling with your back.
2) A Weighty Issue
If you're happy with your current weight, go ahead and buy your dress in advance. But if you need to lose weight to fit into the dress, don't! Alternatively, you can buy it in your current size and alter it if you were to lose weight. Remember, it's easier to shrink a dress than expand it.
3) Leave Trends At Home
Pictures of your dress will continue to be seen years down the road and you don't want to look back and shudder at the images. So, go for simple dresses that say timeless elegance.
4) Try, Try & Try Again
It is very tempting to whip out your credit card the moment you find the perfect dress, but do resist the temptation. Instead, photograph yourself in several of your shortlisted favourites. Compare the pictures and narrow them down to three. Then, go and try them all once more before swiping that card.
Source: Female Brides
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Wedding Traditions : Malay
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Malay weddings are culturally rich with meaningful ceremonies.
Merisik
Merisik literally means 'to spy' in Bahasa Melayu. In this ritual, the parents of the groom send a relative to the prospective bride's house to seek permission and blessings for the marriage. The parents of the bride do the same for the groom. The groom and bride are not present. During the merisik, both sets of parents also discuss the dowry and date of the wedding ceremony. This practise stemmed from the days when it would have been deemed inapproriate for the members of the opposite sex to meet (or date) before marriage.
Bertunang
Once both sets of parents agree to the marriage, the next step is to have the bertunang (engagement) ceremony. The groom's parents send the engagement ring and the dowry (hantaran) to the bride-to-be's home. The hantaran consists of a change of clothes for the bride, money, betel nut, sireh, sweets and pastries to sgnify a sweet married life for the couple.
Akad Nikah
This ceremony, where the kadi solemnises the wedding, takes place at the bride's home. The groom has to repeat the Ijab Kahbul (a contract that binds the bride to the groom) once to the father of the bride and a second time to the kadi.
The Bersanding
On the big day, the groom is escorted by a kampung procession to the bride's house where he is treated to a silat (a form of martial arts) performance before being ushered into the bride's home. The bride and groom are then invited to sit on a beautifully decorated dais called the pelamin. Once seated on the pelamin, the couple are blessed with tepung tawar by the relatives and guests, with wishes for a happy marriage and many children.
After the blessing ceremony, the couple called Raja Sehari, feed each other yellow glutinous rice to symbolise the unity of the newlyweds. (It is believe that the term Raja sehari - King and Queen for a day - dates back to the melaka Sultanate when there was a legal ruling that allowed newlyweds to dress is richly, like kings and queens just for the day)
Makan berdamai
Both the bride and groom's family then sit down together for a meal called makan berdamai. It literally means to 'eat in peace' as it is symbolically the first both the bride and groom have a meal together.
Merisik
Merisik literally means 'to spy' in Bahasa Melayu. In this ritual, the parents of the groom send a relative to the prospective bride's house to seek permission and blessings for the marriage. The parents of the bride do the same for the groom. The groom and bride are not present. During the merisik, both sets of parents also discuss the dowry and date of the wedding ceremony. This practise stemmed from the days when it would have been deemed inapproriate for the members of the opposite sex to meet (or date) before marriage.
Bertunang
Once both sets of parents agree to the marriage, the next step is to have the bertunang (engagement) ceremony. The groom's parents send the engagement ring and the dowry (hantaran) to the bride-to-be's home. The hantaran consists of a change of clothes for the bride, money, betel nut, sireh, sweets and pastries to sgnify a sweet married life for the couple.
Akad Nikah
This ceremony, where the kadi solemnises the wedding, takes place at the bride's home. The groom has to repeat the Ijab Kahbul (a contract that binds the bride to the groom) once to the father of the bride and a second time to the kadi.
The Bersanding
On the big day, the groom is escorted by a kampung procession to the bride's house where he is treated to a silat (a form of martial arts) performance before being ushered into the bride's home. The bride and groom are then invited to sit on a beautifully decorated dais called the pelamin. Once seated on the pelamin, the couple are blessed with tepung tawar by the relatives and guests, with wishes for a happy marriage and many children.
After the blessing ceremony, the couple called Raja Sehari, feed each other yellow glutinous rice to symbolise the unity of the newlyweds. (It is believe that the term Raja sehari - King and Queen for a day - dates back to the melaka Sultanate when there was a legal ruling that allowed newlyweds to dress is richly, like kings and queens just for the day)
Makan berdamai
Both the bride and groom's family then sit down together for a meal called makan berdamai. It literally means to 'eat in peace' as it is symbolically the first both the bride and groom have a meal together.
Wedding Traditions : Tamil
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Indian weddings are usually held in temples.
Checking the astrology
Arranged marriages are still common among the Indian community although love matches are on the rise. For Hindus, consulting the astrologer to check the couple's astrology charts to see whether the couple are compatible is a must. If everything matches, they are given the go-ahead and the couple then prepare for the engagement.
Parisam (The Engagement)
The Parisam announces the betrothal of the couple to friends and relatives. At the ceremony, the groom arrives with seven platters containing different gifts, including jewellery, for the bride.
The bride's family then match the amount of jewellery from the groom., but it is all given to the bride. Agreements on the wedding date and the dowry (if there's any) are reached on that day. After the date is fixed, wedding cards are personally hand delivered to close relatives and friends.
Thirumanam (Wedding Ceremony)
The wedding cere,pny is usually held in a hall or temple and the service of a Prokithar or priest is required to solemnise the wedding. First, the groom is summoned to sit on the manavarai where the marriage is conducted. (In nearly all Hindu weddings, the marriage ceremony is conducted while the couple are seated on the floor). Accompanied by his best friend or brother-in-law, he sits while the priest conducts prayers. After the prayers, the groom washes the feet of his parents to show his filial piety and after more prayers he is then led away while the bride is brought in and undergoes the same ceremony. After the ceremony, she is given a sari (which has been blessed during the prayers), bought by the groom's family. The bride then leaves to change into this new sari.
Three married women are then invited to tie a yellow thali (string) to a tree in the temple. This symbolic act is to wish the newly-weds a happy and prosperous life.
Then to the accompaniment of musicians, both the bride and groom finally sit together on the manavarai. The groom sits on the left while the bride sits on the right. This sitting arrangement means they are not married yet. The parents of the bride and groom then axchange sandalwood, to show their acknowledgement of their new son and daughter. Later, they also distribute grains of rice to their guests which will be thrown on the couple when the thali is tied.
When the groom ties the thali around the bride's neck, he ties three knots on the thali to symbolise that this woman is already married. Husband and wife then change their seating arrangement - he sits on the right and she on the left.
The bride and groom then walk around the manavarai three times. After that the groom places the minji (toe ring) on his bride's foot, another declaration of her married status. This practice comes from the old days when women walked around with downcast eyes. A minji on a man's toe indicated to the women that he is married.
The newlyweds then sit on the wedding dais to receive gifts from the guests. After the ceremony, the bride goes back to the groom's house to start new life as a wife. Three days after the ceremony, the bride and her husband are invited back to her parents' house. A reception is held there, where the bride's mother presents her with household appliances and cooking utensils to wish her a happy wedded life.
Checking the astrology
Arranged marriages are still common among the Indian community although love matches are on the rise. For Hindus, consulting the astrologer to check the couple's astrology charts to see whether the couple are compatible is a must. If everything matches, they are given the go-ahead and the couple then prepare for the engagement.
Parisam (The Engagement)
The Parisam announces the betrothal of the couple to friends and relatives. At the ceremony, the groom arrives with seven platters containing different gifts, including jewellery, for the bride.
The bride's family then match the amount of jewellery from the groom., but it is all given to the bride. Agreements on the wedding date and the dowry (if there's any) are reached on that day. After the date is fixed, wedding cards are personally hand delivered to close relatives and friends.
Thirumanam (Wedding Ceremony)
The wedding cere,pny is usually held in a hall or temple and the service of a Prokithar or priest is required to solemnise the wedding. First, the groom is summoned to sit on the manavarai where the marriage is conducted. (In nearly all Hindu weddings, the marriage ceremony is conducted while the couple are seated on the floor). Accompanied by his best friend or brother-in-law, he sits while the priest conducts prayers. After the prayers, the groom washes the feet of his parents to show his filial piety and after more prayers he is then led away while the bride is brought in and undergoes the same ceremony. After the ceremony, she is given a sari (which has been blessed during the prayers), bought by the groom's family. The bride then leaves to change into this new sari.
Three married women are then invited to tie a yellow thali (string) to a tree in the temple. This symbolic act is to wish the newly-weds a happy and prosperous life.
Then to the accompaniment of musicians, both the bride and groom finally sit together on the manavarai. The groom sits on the left while the bride sits on the right. This sitting arrangement means they are not married yet. The parents of the bride and groom then axchange sandalwood, to show their acknowledgement of their new son and daughter. Later, they also distribute grains of rice to their guests which will be thrown on the couple when the thali is tied.
When the groom ties the thali around the bride's neck, he ties three knots on the thali to symbolise that this woman is already married. Husband and wife then change their seating arrangement - he sits on the right and she on the left.
The bride and groom then walk around the manavarai three times. After that the groom places the minji (toe ring) on his bride's foot, another declaration of her married status. This practice comes from the old days when women walked around with downcast eyes. A minji on a man's toe indicated to the women that he is married.
The newlyweds then sit on the wedding dais to receive gifts from the guests. After the ceremony, the bride goes back to the groom's house to start new life as a wife. Three days after the ceremony, the bride and her husband are invited back to her parents' house. A reception is held there, where the bride's mother presents her with household appliances and cooking utensils to wish her a happy wedded life.
Marrying Tradition : Chinese
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Most Chinese wedding are heavily laden with symbolism that wish the couple a happy life together that is filled with luck and prosperity and many children.
The hair-combing ceremony
The hair-combing ceremony is held the night before the wedding day, between 11pm and 1am. It is performed simultaneously on the bride and groom in their respective homes.
In each home, a married lady who has had a good life and many children is chosen to perform the ceremony. While combing the hair, the ladies performing the ceremony chant three auspicious phrases to bless the about-to-married person with everlasting love, many children and prosperity.
After the ceremony, everyone is served glutinous rice balls (tang yuan) in sweet syrup. This signifies the sweet life the couple will have after their wedding.
Picking up the bride
On the big day, the groom has to arrive at the bride's home at an auspicious time. In the old days, most marriages were arranged and the couple would not have met till this ceremony. this ceremony gave an opportunity for the bride's friends and relatives to get to know the groom.
During the ritual, the bride's friends tease the groom and he has to win the bride by performing certain feats. Nowadays, the groom is made to do things like eating wasabi and chilli to show his love for the bride. All this is done in good fun.
The tea ceremony
The tea ceremony is held twice. Once in the bride's home and then again in the groom's home. During the tea ceremony, the newly-weds present the bride with gifts such as gold, jewellery and money. After that, children of the household serve tea to the couple, who give them 'lucky money' (ang pow).
The idea behind the tea ceremony is to introduce the bride and groom to their respective families. Jewellery and money given during the ceremony is kept by the bride as traditionally women did not own any property or valuables. So, any money and jewellery from the wedding is hers to keep.
The bridal chamber
When the couple enter the bridal chamber in the groom's house, they will be greeted with a spread of sweets and fruits on the marital bed. These items consist of dried longan, red dates, lotus seeds and sweets. There is a reason why these items are chosen.
The red dates & lotus seeds: symbolises the hope for a male heir
The sweets: signify a happy and sweet life
Another tradition that has survived to this day is the filing in of a chamber port with the same food items and sealing it with red paper. When the couple enters the room, a young boy is instructed to tear the red paper on the pot, and reach in and take out the items - this is suppose to ensure that the couple soon have many children.
Going back to the bride's home
After visitng her marital home, the bride changes out of her wedding dress for the return trip to her own home. The bride and groom are then treated as guests in the bride's home. The couple also brings back gifts such as apples with them. Apples are popular because the sound like "peace" in Mandarin.
The hair-combing ceremony
The hair-combing ceremony is held the night before the wedding day, between 11pm and 1am. It is performed simultaneously on the bride and groom in their respective homes.
In each home, a married lady who has had a good life and many children is chosen to perform the ceremony. While combing the hair, the ladies performing the ceremony chant three auspicious phrases to bless the about-to-married person with everlasting love, many children and prosperity.
After the ceremony, everyone is served glutinous rice balls (tang yuan) in sweet syrup. This signifies the sweet life the couple will have after their wedding.
Picking up the bride
On the big day, the groom has to arrive at the bride's home at an auspicious time. In the old days, most marriages were arranged and the couple would not have met till this ceremony. this ceremony gave an opportunity for the bride's friends and relatives to get to know the groom.
During the ritual, the bride's friends tease the groom and he has to win the bride by performing certain feats. Nowadays, the groom is made to do things like eating wasabi and chilli to show his love for the bride. All this is done in good fun.
The tea ceremony
The tea ceremony is held twice. Once in the bride's home and then again in the groom's home. During the tea ceremony, the newly-weds present the bride with gifts such as gold, jewellery and money. After that, children of the household serve tea to the couple, who give them 'lucky money' (ang pow).
The idea behind the tea ceremony is to introduce the bride and groom to their respective families. Jewellery and money given during the ceremony is kept by the bride as traditionally women did not own any property or valuables. So, any money and jewellery from the wedding is hers to keep.
The bridal chamber
When the couple enter the bridal chamber in the groom's house, they will be greeted with a spread of sweets and fruits on the marital bed. These items consist of dried longan, red dates, lotus seeds and sweets. There is a reason why these items are chosen.
The red dates & lotus seeds: symbolises the hope for a male heir
The sweets: signify a happy and sweet life
Another tradition that has survived to this day is the filing in of a chamber port with the same food items and sealing it with red paper. When the couple enters the room, a young boy is instructed to tear the red paper on the pot, and reach in and take out the items - this is suppose to ensure that the couple soon have many children.
Going back to the bride's home
After visitng her marital home, the bride changes out of her wedding dress for the return trip to her own home. The bride and groom are then treated as guests in the bride's home. The couple also brings back gifts such as apples with them. Apples are popular because the sound like "peace" in Mandarin.
4 Steps In Finding You Dream Gowns
Labels: Advice, Tips, Wedding Gowns
4 Steps In Finding You Dream Gowns
Looking for the perfect gown is a huge challenge, finding the perfect fit is even more so. Throw in all the fashion jargon like "bateau" and "mermaid' and nobody can blame the hapless bride-to-be for feeling lost.
"So what type of gown will suit me best?" This is a question that brides-to-be from all around the world agonise about and ask over and over again. And it is an important question. Just because a dress comes in your size, it doesn't mean that it will look good on you.
All women are shaped differently, and it is precisely because of this that there are different types of wedding gowns available. Some body types just don't do well in certain dresses. And you know you wanna look as stunning as possible on your Big Day. So pick the right one and you'll be beaming your way down the aisle.
Before going gown shopping, it will save you some trouble to find out about the various dress types that will be most flattering to your body type. This will also help you to narrow down your choices from the hundreds of gowns available off-the-rack so that your gown shopping trip will be less stressful.
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. So the best way is to focus on the real image of yourself and understand your own figure shape and height. These are the factors that will strongly influence your final choice of wedding gowns.
Let's go through the basic steps to picking the perfect fit.
Step 1: Indentify your body type
1) Petite - You're small in size and dainty in stature
2) Thin - No matter if you're short or tall, there's not much flesh on your body
3) Pear-shaped - Small on top and heavy on the bottom
4) Small Waist - Your body is naturally proportioned, except the small distance from your ribs to your hips
5) Thick Waist - Your body is naturally proportioned, with an undefined waist
6) Hourglass - Curves in all the right places
Step 2: Pick a skirt
From our previous post, you had learnt that there are many types of skirts such as Ballgown, Empire Line, A-Line, Mermaid and etc. Click here to refresh yourself ---> http://neoweddinggown.blogspot.com/2008/09/dress-sillhouete.html
Step 3: Choose your neckline
We too had explained to you what body types suit what kinda of necklines in our previous post. http://neoweddinggown.blogspot.com/2008/09/choosing-gowns-neckline-according-to.html
And the many types of neckline here. http://neoweddinggown.blogspot.com/2008/09/wedding-gowns-neckline.html
Step 4: Flaunt it!
The right dress can mean all the difference! No matter what body type you have, there will be a wedding dress out there that is perfect for you. Now that you have the perfect fit, FLAUNT IT!
Looking for the perfect gown is a huge challenge, finding the perfect fit is even more so. Throw in all the fashion jargon like "bateau" and "mermaid' and nobody can blame the hapless bride-to-be for feeling lost.
"So what type of gown will suit me best?" This is a question that brides-to-be from all around the world agonise about and ask over and over again. And it is an important question. Just because a dress comes in your size, it doesn't mean that it will look good on you.
All women are shaped differently, and it is precisely because of this that there are different types of wedding gowns available. Some body types just don't do well in certain dresses. And you know you wanna look as stunning as possible on your Big Day. So pick the right one and you'll be beaming your way down the aisle.
Before going gown shopping, it will save you some trouble to find out about the various dress types that will be most flattering to your body type. This will also help you to narrow down your choices from the hundreds of gowns available off-the-rack so that your gown shopping trip will be less stressful.
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. So the best way is to focus on the real image of yourself and understand your own figure shape and height. These are the factors that will strongly influence your final choice of wedding gowns.
Let's go through the basic steps to picking the perfect fit.
Step 1: Indentify your body type
1) Petite - You're small in size and dainty in stature
2) Thin - No matter if you're short or tall, there's not much flesh on your body
3) Pear-shaped - Small on top and heavy on the bottom
4) Small Waist - Your body is naturally proportioned, except the small distance from your ribs to your hips
5) Thick Waist - Your body is naturally proportioned, with an undefined waist
6) Hourglass - Curves in all the right places
Step 2: Pick a skirt
From our previous post, you had learnt that there are many types of skirts such as Ballgown, Empire Line, A-Line, Mermaid and etc. Click here to refresh yourself ---> http://neoweddinggown.blogspot.com/2008/09/dress-sillhouete.html
Step 3: Choose your neckline
We too had explained to you what body types suit what kinda of necklines in our previous post. http://neoweddinggown.blogspot.com/2008/09/choosing-gowns-neckline-according-to.html
And the many types of neckline here. http://neoweddinggown.blogspot.com/2008/09/wedding-gowns-neckline.html
Step 4: Flaunt it!
The right dress can mean all the difference! No matter what body type you have, there will be a wedding dress out there that is perfect for you. Now that you have the perfect fit, FLAUNT IT!
How To Make Shorter Legs Look Longer In Photos
Labels: Advice, Tips, Wedding Traditions
How To Make Shorter Legs Look Longer In Photos
Do you have short legs and a long torso? Or do you simply have short legs. For the illusions of height the photographer will normally place the camera slightly below the waist but above the knee level to capture an 'extended' body.
Another tip is placing props in the background on lower points so that you appear taller in comparison.
The dress that you wear can also make a huge difference as well. High heels are essential too.
Source: Female Brides
Do you have short legs and a long torso? Or do you simply have short legs. For the illusions of height the photographer will normally place the camera slightly below the waist but above the knee level to capture an 'extended' body.
Another tip is placing props in the background on lower points so that you appear taller in comparison.
The dress that you wear can also make a huge difference as well. High heels are essential too.
Source: Female Brides
How To Make Wide Waist Look Smaller In Photos
Labels: Advice, Tips, Wedding Traditions
How To Make Wide Waist Look Smaller In Photos
Think your waist area is somewhat horizontally challenged or that your bulging tummy bears a scary resemblance to your fiance's beer paunch? The common perception is that the camera adds on 4.5 kg. If this is true, then you could be in trouble. Fortunately, this is true only when you are standing in certain positions.
The bride should stand at a certain angle. Do not stand facing the camera head-on. Instead, stand at 45 degree sideway angle to slim down the body. As for an obvious tummy, the photographer will usually advise the bride to breathe in and hold right before they click the camera.
Another optical illusion that you can try on is leaning backwards. Remember that the object closer to the camera will seem larger. Stand with one leg forward and place your weight on your back foot. Your waist area will appear smaller comparison to your lower body.
Source: Female Brides
Think your waist area is somewhat horizontally challenged or that your bulging tummy bears a scary resemblance to your fiance's beer paunch? The common perception is that the camera adds on 4.5 kg. If this is true, then you could be in trouble. Fortunately, this is true only when you are standing in certain positions.
The bride should stand at a certain angle. Do not stand facing the camera head-on. Instead, stand at 45 degree sideway angle to slim down the body. As for an obvious tummy, the photographer will usually advise the bride to breathe in and hold right before they click the camera.
Another optical illusion that you can try on is leaning backwards. Remember that the object closer to the camera will seem larger. Stand with one leg forward and place your weight on your back foot. Your waist area will appear smaller comparison to your lower body.
Source: Female Brides
How To Make Fat Arms Look Slimmer In Photos
Labels: Advice, Tips, Wedding Gowns
How To Make Fat Arms Look Slimmer In Photos
Now that you know to look good (your face) in photos. Now it's time to learn how to make your arm slimmer in photos. ;)
The general idea is simply NOT to place your arms so close to your body that the flabby bits are pressed and accentuated. Push your arms outwards and bend your shoulders slightly to the front for the best slimming pose. You can also rest your elbow on something at your chest level while pushing your shoudlers upwards, near to your face. Your arms will appear slimmer and the attention will be drawn to your face instead.
As much as possible, try to avoid standing in such a way that the side of your arms directly faces the camera. This will only showcase its size.
Cover-ups are a good solution as well. A sheer shawl will do a great job covering up your arms while making you look demure.
If you're not into extr pieces, work on your dress itself. An off-shoulder dress can cover your arms while drawing attention to your shoulders and neck.
Source: Female Bride
Now that you know to look good (your face) in photos. Now it's time to learn how to make your arm slimmer in photos. ;)
The general idea is simply NOT to place your arms so close to your body that the flabby bits are pressed and accentuated. Push your arms outwards and bend your shoulders slightly to the front for the best slimming pose. You can also rest your elbow on something at your chest level while pushing your shoudlers upwards, near to your face. Your arms will appear slimmer and the attention will be drawn to your face instead.
As much as possible, try to avoid standing in such a way that the side of your arms directly faces the camera. This will only showcase its size.
Cover-ups are a good solution as well. A sheer shawl will do a great job covering up your arms while making you look demure.
If you're not into extr pieces, work on your dress itself. An off-shoulder dress can cover your arms while drawing attention to your shoulders and neck.
Source: Female Bride
How To Be Picture Perfect?
Labels: Advice, Photography, Tips
How To Be Picture Perfect?
One of the reasons behind fake smile is because yu're posing in front of a stranger, which is the photographer. You must be comfortable with the photographer before you begin shooting. Good interaction with him/her is extremely important for both parties. Only then will you be able to pull of natural and cheerful expressions.
What I personally suggest is that you have a short and simple discussions with the photographer one day or a few days before the photoshoot. A good photographer would ask you how you wanted your photos to be? Emo feel? Happy feel? And a REALLY GOOD one will make sure that you feel comfortable talking to him/her. And a REALLY REALLY GOOD one will even jokes and make you laugh so that you feel more relax. If you found out that you feel intimidated by the photographer, DEMAND TO CHANGE ANOTHER ONE! Seriously~ Or else, be prepare to see yourself looking like Mr. Joker, or worst, looking like one of the Teletubbies.
And remember that you don't always have to say cheese to get the smile you want. In fact, that is usually the cause of fake smiles. During the photoshoot, try to take your mind of from thinking about those serious stuffs and just HAVE FUN! Imagine yourself are one day model and you are looking as wonderful as *insert a model's name* to make yourself more confident. A natural smile will twitch at the corners of your mouth and you shouldn't hold it back. If you don't know what kind of smile looks best on you, practise in front of a mirror prior to the photoshoot.
Do sleep earlier the night before the photoshoot to have that natural glow in you. Because "photos touchups" couldn't edit those tired looking eyes that only open half on each photos. So having enough rest is crucial to have that shiny looking bright eyes.
That's all for today, next update would be on how to pose to avoid looking like Incredible Hulk. :)
Source: Female Brides; Bolded Words: Original
Pre-wedding photoshoot is like one of the most important thing in a wedding. Because it does brings back really sweet memories when you look at the album ten years later. Besides reminding you of the memories you had during the photoshoot and the wedding preparations, it also reminds you on how beautiful you looked a decade ago. XD But what if the photos you took turned out weirder than Mr. Joker? I'm sure you'll feel really disappointed rite. So to avoid that from happening, here are some pointers on how to look fabulous in photos!
Remember that forced, eager-to-please smile you put on whenever you're listening to your boss tell a joke which you don't actually get it. -_-" Yes, we've all been through that. But the thing is, that kind of smile on your pre-wedding shoot can spell D.I.S.A.S.T.E.R.One of the reasons behind fake smile is because yu're posing in front of a stranger, which is the photographer. You must be comfortable with the photographer before you begin shooting. Good interaction with him/her is extremely important for both parties. Only then will you be able to pull of natural and cheerful expressions.
What I personally suggest is that you have a short and simple discussions with the photographer one day or a few days before the photoshoot. A good photographer would ask you how you wanted your photos to be? Emo feel? Happy feel? And a REALLY GOOD one will make sure that you feel comfortable talking to him/her. And a REALLY REALLY GOOD one will even jokes and make you laugh so that you feel more relax. If you found out that you feel intimidated by the photographer, DEMAND TO CHANGE ANOTHER ONE! Seriously~ Or else, be prepare to see yourself looking like Mr. Joker, or worst, looking like one of the Teletubbies.
And remember that you don't always have to say cheese to get the smile you want. In fact, that is usually the cause of fake smiles. During the photoshoot, try to take your mind of from thinking about those serious stuffs and just HAVE FUN! Imagine yourself are one day model and you are looking as wonderful as *insert a model's name* to make yourself more confident. A natural smile will twitch at the corners of your mouth and you shouldn't hold it back. If you don't know what kind of smile looks best on you, practise in front of a mirror prior to the photoshoot.
Do sleep earlier the night before the photoshoot to have that natural glow in you. Because "photos touchups" couldn't edit those tired looking eyes that only open half on each photos. So having enough rest is crucial to have that shiny looking bright eyes.
That's all for today, next update would be on how to pose to avoid looking like Incredible Hulk. :)
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Wedding Gown : Hemlines
Labels: Advice, Tips, Wedding Gowns
Wedding Gown : Hemlines
Hemlines: The bottom edge of the skirt
1) Floor - The hem on this gown brushes the floor on all sides. A wonderful formal look that works well on both straight and full gown styles
2) Ankle - Ankle-length gown is hemmed right at the ankles. A nice semi-formal option that can either be full or formfitting
3) Ballerina - Just like the name implies, the ballerina features a full skirt (think tutu) that reachesto just above the ankles. Great fun and very flirty - ideal for an outdoor wedding.
4) Intermission - This hem falls anywhere between the knee and the ankle. Perfect for a semiformal or more casual affair.
5) Tea Length - A gown hemmed to a few inches below the knee. This may be as seen as a slightly conservative option, but with a modern twist.
6) Hi-Lo - A variation of the intermission, the hi-lo features an interesting hem on the front, and a floor-length (or longer) hem in the back. This is actually a popular look for bridesmaids as well.
7) Accordion Pleats - Close together pleats that boast folds resembling the bellows of an accordion. The edges all face in the same direction.
8) Box Pleats - Flds of fabric pressed up on top to form a flat, box-shaped pleat; an inverted pleat is formed between each box pleat
Hemlines: The bottom edge of the skirt
1) Floor - The hem on this gown brushes the floor on all sides. A wonderful formal look that works well on both straight and full gown styles
2) Ankle - Ankle-length gown is hemmed right at the ankles. A nice semi-formal option that can either be full or formfitting
3) Ballerina - Just like the name implies, the ballerina features a full skirt (think tutu) that reachesto just above the ankles. Great fun and very flirty - ideal for an outdoor wedding.
4) Intermission - This hem falls anywhere between the knee and the ankle. Perfect for a semiformal or more casual affair.
5) Tea Length - A gown hemmed to a few inches below the knee. This may be as seen as a slightly conservative option, but with a modern twist.
6) Hi-Lo - A variation of the intermission, the hi-lo features an interesting hem on the front, and a floor-length (or longer) hem in the back. This is actually a popular look for bridesmaids as well.
7) Accordion Pleats - Close together pleats that boast folds resembling the bellows of an accordion. The edges all face in the same direction.
8) Box Pleats - Flds of fabric pressed up on top to form a flat, box-shaped pleat; an inverted pleat is formed between each box pleat
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