We don’t know about you, but after series three of Downton Abbey came to an end on Sunday evening, we’re in despair that we can no longer look forward to the ups and downs (and we’re not just talking about the stairs) of the Crawley family and their servants. The dramas. The scandal. The weddings. It’s been emotional. But rather than live a life of sorrow, we’re putting a spring back in our step with a few first-hand Twenties styling tips from the show's very own costume designer, Caroline McCall. Read on for her five golden rules…

Let there be lace

“When I was designing Lady Mary’s wedding dress (worn by Michelle Dockery, see left), I took inspiration from the aristocratic weddings and fashion magazines of the time. Michelle tried lots of different shapes and styles, but we knew pretty early on that lace would take centre stage in the design.”

Think about shape

“The silhouette of women’s wedding dress simple changed significantly after the war. In the Twenties, it was all about a longer line and less definition to the waist – bust flattening had begun and there was generally a looser feel.”

It’s all about headwear

“Looking at magazines at the time, it was very fashionable to have a veil worn quite low on the hairline (think Lily Allen-style for a modern take). A word of caution though: there were some quite bizarre head wear in the Twenties, some of which maybe shouldn’t make its way back into fashion! Always pick something that flatters your natural face shape.”

Work a wave

“Women of this era would never wear their hair down – it was either cut short or styled into a chic up-do. But short doesn’t have to mean not-so-glamorous. Marcell waves will add a little drama to your look.”

Stay true to you

“Always consider your body shape and what suits you. Don’t be dazzled by what’s on the hanger. I always say, no dress should wear you – you wear the dress.”

 

Trend 1: S.exy Slits Wedding Gown
Formfitting simple beach wedding dresses have always been an aisle favorite, and now with leg-flaunting slits, they’re more daring than ever. Better warn Grandma!

Trend 2: Off-the-Shoulder Necklines Wedding Gown
Pairing this shoulder-baring style with wispy tulle skirts instead of satin ones gives a traditionally old-fashioned neckline new life.

Trend 3: Beaded Bodices Bridal Dress
What’s hot now? Decked out decolletages mixed with minimalist skirts.

Trend 4: Embellished Illusion Necklines Wedding Dress
Sheer bateau necklines continue to be all the rage on the bridal runways, and this season, crystal and pearl appliques give these see-through styles a more glamorous vibe.

Trend 5: Frothy Ruffles Bridal Dress|
Flattering and fun, these swirled layers are certainly having a moment.

Trend 6: Cap Sleeves Wedding dress
Right now, we’re in love with dainty sleeves that make even the most glitzy, body-hugging gowns feel statuesque.

Trend 7: Voluminous Ball Gowns
This season, there was certainly no shortage of full, dramatic skirts. So many, in fact, that we’re guessing wider aisles might become a trend too.

Trend 8: Hi-Low Hemlines Bridal Gown
These peekaboo hemlines are ultra-fashionable. Plus, they’re the chicest way to show off amazing wedding shoes.

Trend 9: Sheer Lace Capes Wedding dress
Designers keep coming up with new ways to cover up. Last season, it was all about long sleeves, but the latest craze is gracefully draped capes.

Trend 10: Purple Bridal Dress
After a year of reigning as the favorite hue for bridesmaid dresses, purple is taking center stage — both head-to-toe and as an accent — as the hottest wedding gown shade to hit the bridal runways.

 
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fluffy tulle empire wedding dress

Tulle is lightweight, very fine netting, which is often starched. It can be made of various fibers, including silk, nylon, and rayon. It is most commonly used for veils, ballet tutus, gowns, especially wedding gowns. If a wedding dress is made of tulle material, it can be special and unique even it has a simple and understated design.

Compare with organza simple wedding dress, tulle simple wedding dress lacks of brightness, while compared with lace one, it is short of gorgeousness. However, tulle simple wedding dress wins in a dreamy touch which is pursued by most romantic brides. Simple design expresses natural elegance, and dreamlike tulle skirt looks ethereal and romantic. Such an ethereal tulle simple wedding dress is decent and suitable for any bridal style.

Tulle material comes in a wide array of colors and it can also easily be dyed to suit the needs of the consumer. Therefore, if your want more eye-catching appeal for your tulle simple wedding dress, you may color it with the hue that you dream of.

Besides, tulle fabric is suitable for any wedding dress silhouette. Fluffy tulle empire wedding dress looks fascinating, which will perfect your formal church wedding.

Princess A-line tulle wedding dress possesses natural grace, which is one of the top choices for your elegant lawn wedding. With such a lightweight tulle simple wedding dress, you won’t feel any uncomfortable during the whole wedding process.

 
The Top 15 Biggest Bridal Fashion Trends For Fall 2013

There are tons of beautiful new bridal fashion trends to report from the runways of New York where designers presented their fall 2013 collections last week. We have cast our expert eye on all of the new collections and come up with a shortlist of 15 of the biggest bridal fashion trends for the year ahead. Every designer who presented for fall 2013 included at least one of these in his or her collection, if not several.

Sleeves, back detailing, glitter, ruffled layers, lace, belts, dramatic veils, asymmetry and mermaid style wedding dresses are all among the notable bridal fashion trends for 2013.

4 wedding ideas

10/22/2012

 

DIY wedding ideas don’t always have to be synonymous with the whole rustic/vintage/shabby-chic vibe (unless that’s the wedding theme your angling for). But, for brides who have a completely different style or theme in mind, there are plenty of ways to include do-it-yourself projects and still host a party that’s modern, unique and very you. To help you with your DIY wedding we scoured the web and spent countless hours perusing for the best, the most budget-savvy, the most aesthetically pleasing and most time-friendly DIY wedding ideas .

We narrowed the list down to 4 of our favourite DIY wedding ideas. A sparkly invitation, light string balls, a cute floral cake topper and a DIY backdrop made out of tissue paper are just a handful of wedding crafts that made the cut. Read on to find out what other DIY wedding ideas caught our eye.

Wedding Ideas - candy
Take your candy table to the next level by creating fun candy poppers.

DIY Wedding Ideas
Don’t let this gorgeous backdrop intimidate you, it’s an easy DIY wedding project that actually requires little material: just some tissue paper, tape, scissors and a water bottle.

DIY Wedding Ideas - flowers
For an alternative to traditional fresh flowers have your bridesmaids or flower girls strut down the aisle with an arrangement made of cupcake liners.

DIY Wedding Ideas
Add some colour to your guests’ drinks with these preppy DIY ribbon flags.

 

Looking for unique fall centrepiece ideas to inspire your overall reception decor? As the harvest season approaches, you’ll find that autumn-inspired items are everywhere. From cranberry scented candles and fake leaves to pinecones and carved pumpkins–there’s a plethora of fall centrepiece ideas to pick and choose from.

Stumped for inspiration? Look to speciality home decor stores like Pottery Barn, which are literally brimming with red, orange, yellow and brown accents–a palette that’s very reminiscent of the season. The displays in these decor stores can be a great source for fall centrepiece ideas. Or, take advantage of all the fruits and vegetables that are popular during September, October and November, like corn, apples and squash, and incorporate these into your fall centrepieces. For a more rustic ambiance, stick to branches, wooden vases and and candlelit tables. For a more classic approach look to floral centrepieces featuring fall colours and succulents. For a literal interpretation of the season, consider incorporating leaves, pinecones and even woodland creatures like owls and squirrels in your tabletop displays.

here are seven rustic fall centrepiece ideas that you’re guaranteed to, no pun intended, fall in love with.

Fall Centrepiece Ideas
Give your wedding space more depth with some faux autumn leaves placed in jars. Already have your fall centrepieces in place? Use autumn leaves (in lieu of barren branches) as your wishing tree for guests.

Fall Centrepiece Ideas
Love the idea of a fall wedding but want something more timeless? Twig & Thistle came up with the brilliant idea of DIY sparkly candle pumpkins–-a smart way to light up your wedding reception and decorate it at the same time.

Fall Centrepiece Ideas
Who says wedding centrepieces have to be uniform? Create a warm and inviting mood with a hodgepodge of fall-inspired centrepieces from acorn-filled vases to giant candles surrounded by leaves.

Fall Centrepiece Ideas
Apple and rhubarb pie are heavily in season during the fall months, so why not take advantage of their availability and scatter them across your wedding tables? In lieu of wedding cake, you can serve delicious pie and give all your family and friends something sweet to look at during the reception.

Below I’ll recommend some gorgeous fall mermaid wedding dresses uk for you to choose at trendwedding.co.uk/.

 
The mermaid wedding dresses are named for their fish tail skirt. They can also be called trumpet or fit and flare. These wedding dresses can perfectly show off your curves with much sense of romance. As a result, they are in very high demand among the brides all over the world.

If you have a slim and want to show the way, mermaid dress is a great way to make a spectacular presentation and sexy. But just be aware that if you’re not sure, then no ball gown wedding dress, which gives selected this presence. Mermaid dresses wedding are certainly confident bride.

If you have a full figure or is in the thin, lingerie mermaid wedding dress is very imperative. Because this style is so close to your skin, ill-fitting underwear can make this beautiful wedding dress and sexy in a total disaster. Make sure that if you use any kind of support underwear are tight and does not bind or pinch. The change is absolutely necessary with this style, as to hide underwear lines that may show through.

If you are heavier on top, make sure your wedding dress mermaid has a sort of straps or sleeves. This will give additional support to the bust area. No amount of boneless dresses mermaid wedding looks good for the bride who has a great big bust. So stick to something that “stays” in this field.

If you have a smaller line on the chest, but the hip, then you should be fine with a strapless bodice, but make sure you have a good basic shirt that works under her wedding dress 2012. Perhaps the most important thing to do when considering the mermaid wedding dresses is to have good underwear in hand before purchasing. In this way, if you try the dresses, you know in advance exactly how to choose your special day.


 
Since most of the companies apply huge prices for wedding dresses. So choosing a perfect and cheap bridal dress is stressful to most brides-to-be. Given below are some tips to follow when you are looking for cheap wedding dresses.

Online shops are very great. There are lots of websites that offer cheap bridal dresses online which are also pretty and of good quality. It definitely needs good knowledge of using internet in a right way for finding discount wedding dresses.

Even the labors making these dresses will also play a major role when it comes to deciding costs of wedding dresses. For instance, if the wedding dress that you are planning to buy is hand sewn, it will definitely cost you much more than expected. Best way to save money on wedding dresses is by choosing the dresses of some little known brands. This does not mean that you are sacrificing the quality. Open mind, proper plan and patience are all that you need for finding cheap bridesmaid dresses.

Go through reviews posted on different websites offering cheap wedding dresses in order to get the best deal. Some online stores like Trendwedding.co.uk will offer top quality dresses for cheap price without any making any compromise in terms of quality.

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Princess Wedding Dress tends to one of the hot styles for spring and summer 2012.

Princess wedding dresses that women with tall, slim body is very suitable to use a wedding dress because this dress ball form below there are some extra fabric to form a circular ball. On this dress when walking to the charming and varied use. The dresses long legs missing bride who’s wedding are beautiful and perfect for dancing.

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