Question from HELP: I am getting married in May 2010… I like the color blue velvet for my bridesmaids.. it’s the one color my fiance likes.. and I’m warming up to it.. everyone I have talked to said ‘Thats a fall color’. and it’s too dark for May, and my matron of honor says ‘its [...]
How Do I Find A Wedding Dress To Suit My Body Type? – Ask The Expert Answer
October 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Elena: I am a chubby girl and, my wedding is in a few months. Which wedding dress should I get, because I want a dress that would cover my extra fat. Thank you. Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Elena. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I suggest you get a dress in a A-line [...]
What Veil Is Appropriate For A Princess Wedding Dress? – Ask The Expert Answer
October 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Zarina: Hi Angela, I already bought my dress but I’m having problems on what veil would be appropiate for my type of dress… My dress is a Princess type of dress with Tulle skirt. Could you help me choose which one works better with tulle? and also the dress has the corset beaded… [...]
What Are The Accent Colours For April? – Ask The Expert Answer
September 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Terry: My question is, what colours are commonly used in April for decor accents. Thank you. Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Terry. As you can appreciate, the bridal industry likes to create the "in" colours for each season. It is really a matter of personal preference for the bride. Check the bridal [...]
Would Colours Would Work For A RCMP Wedding? – Ask The Expert Answer
September 7, 2008 By 1 Comment
Question from Karen: I am wanting some suggestions about what colours would be good for dresses for a wedding where the groom is in the RCMP. Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Karen. Well the obvious red and white would work beautifully. Red is a very popular wedding colour this year for bridesmaids dresses. At [...]
What Is A French Bride’s Set of Bridal Clothing Called? – Ask The Expert Answer
September 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Sarah: Do you know what a french brides set of clothes is called please? Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Sarah, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I believe you are looking for the word trousseau. A trousseau is a term commonly used for the bride’s wedding dress, accessories, jewellery, lingerie, toiletries, makeup, and honeymoon [...]
Is Europa Couture A “Real” Wedding Dress Designer? – Ask The Expert Answer
August 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Almost A Bride: Hello, I finally ended my search for a wedding gown when I came across a couture dress that a specialty shop was selling for $8900. The designer is EUROPA COUTURE however I have not been able to find one hit when I search them on the web. Is this a [...]
What Colour Goes with Lavender? – Ask The Expert Answer
July 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Renee: I am getting married next year and already have my dress. It is lavender with spaghetti straps and now I have to figure out what colours to put my M.O.H. and flower girl in. I have 3 people telling me different and need an unbiased answer. Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Renee, [...]
How Do I Wear My Wedding Veil? – Ask The Expert Answer
July 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Yvonne: I would appreciate your advice please……I have just purchased a one piece wedding veil, my wedding theme is scottish/celtic, I’m not sure of the best way to wear this veil?? I would prefer to wear a veil, but would this still be in keeping with the theme of the wedding? I’m getting [...]
What Kind Of Container Do I Use For Envelopes At A Reception? Ask The Expert Answer
July 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Beth: Please help us with this question…What kind of container can we use (other than bird cages etc.) to have the guests put their envelopes at the reception? We were thinking of a pretty wrought iron basket. Something that you could put a large plant in. Someone told me that it would be easy [...]
Example of Wedding Decorations at Receptions
July 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment
When we talk about an example of wedding decorations at receptions on your big day, it is easier than you may think to make it count on your big day. Regardless of budget or venue, creatively themed wedding decorations can transform a simple location into a complete fantasy world. An affordable example of wedding decorations [...]
Fall Outdoor Wedding Colour Choices – Ask The Expert Answer
July 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Sally: I have been asked to be the only attendant for my very dear friend next fall in her wedding. She is having it at a resort, and it will be in September. She has left the dress up to me, but says that whatever I choose, she’ll likely use that colour as [...]
Wedding Guest Books Capture a Moment in Time
July 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Wedding guest books capture a moment in time at your reception. Not only can you use your wedding guest book as a reference list for writing thank you cards, a creative guest book becomes your first family heirloom. Your wedding day will be hectic and it is tough to keep up with all your guests. [...]
They Want Me To Pay For The Bridesmaid Dresses! – Ask The Expert Answer
July 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Ileana: Oh dear!!! I have 5 bridesmaids who are traveling 6 hours and paying for their expenses to come to my wedding. My 6th (maid of honor) lives here but has verbally assumed that I will pay for her whole attire on the day of. My question is do I really have to?? [...]
A Western Theme Wedding that will make everyone a “Pardner”
June 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Theme weddings are on the rise; what was once a fairly mundane tradition that celebrated the bride, groom, their decision and their vows, now encompasses just about everyone’s flights of fancy or their perceptions of “that special day.” A country theme wedding is one way to bring on the nostalgic love of the west that [...]
Hairstyle Questions – Ask The Expert Answer
June 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Niloo: Hi, Do you know a good hair stylist who can come to my location? I am marrying in Toronto. Can I ask one more question? If my dress has a lot of sequinces. I am going to have my hair half way up with an elbow veil. Should I have headband or [...]
How Do I Find a Wedding Dress Designer? – Ask The Expert Answer
June 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Anna: Can you please recommend a dress designer to make my wedding dress? I’ve found a beautiful couture wedding dress that at $8,000 is out of my price range. I’m currently interviewing a few designers, but additional recommendations would be great. Answer from Bridal Expert Angela: Hi Anna. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. [...]
All That Glitters Is Your Gold Wedding Color Theme
June 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Everything glitters when you choose a dazzling gold wedding color theme. Regardless of the season or location, gold is a classic way to add unforgettable elegance to your wedding day. Gold represents richness and luxury, making it a perfect color to include on your wedding day. Regardless of the other colors you use for your [...]
Garden Theme Wedding: An Evening Affair Under The Stars
June 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Many brides dream of having a garden theme wedding, within the lush private grounds of their parents backyards or perhaps onsite at famous botanical gardens. It is a wonderful way to use the splendors of nature to create a special mood for the ceremony. Beautiful garden bursting with colorful and exotic blooms, wedding guests dressed [...]
Bridal Veils – The Demure Wedding Accessory for the Traditional Bride
May 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Every young girl has the illustrious bridal veils daydream… Walking down the church aisle on her father’s arm, swathed in a mysterious swirl of white netted lace. She arrives at the alter and is handed from her father to her husband to be, where the veil is lifted and her beauty is romantically revealed to [...]
Canadian Military Wedding in Red & White? Ask The Expert Answer
May 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Kate Hello, Well, heres my issue, well actually i have lots of them. i will start with, both my fiance and I are military. We just became engaged last month and have decided that since we are having a semi military wedding and we both are in the forces to share our special [...]
Canadian Bridal Magazine or Catalogue? “Ask The Expert” Answer
March 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question from Marilyn Hi my friend is getting married in May, and would like to see if she can get a catologue mailed to her for wedding accessories, this looks like a wonderful site, but i only see where it says to order online, she lives ina separate town from me, and doesnt have internet [...]
Wedding Day Jewelry For That Extra Sparkle
March 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Jewelry tastes are as different from one couple to another. Some prefer a more traditional cut to their jewelry, others prefer something a little more elaborate while a select few would go to great lengths (and pay good money) to create something uniquely personal. No matter what the taste and type, jewelry plays a role [...]
Bridal Headpieces … What Looks Good On Your Head
February 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Each and every bride looks forward to her wedding day. This is the one special day where she needs to look her very best; the bride should appear elegant, neat and well-groomed from head-to-toe, as she will be the centre of attraction when the time comes for her to walk down the aisle. Every detail [...]
The ABC of choosing wedding jewelry
February 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Wedding jewelry is an essential part of a bride’s look on that most important day when she must take the stage as the queen for a day. As the focus of attention, it is important to properly choose and mix and match the ornaments for that special day. The rule of thumb for a bride’s [...]
Stringing Along – Pearl Wedding Jewelry
February 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The pearl, which is considered to be the birthstone for June, has been used not only in jewelry, but also stitched onto clothing, crushed and used in cosmetics, medicines, or in paint formulations. Historically, it was the exclusive possessions of royalty and aristocracy. Let’s learn a little more about pearls. It is the oldest known [...]
Bridal jewelry – Accessorizing for your big day
February 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
This may be a burning question that is playing in your mind as you decide on your bridal jewelry. Should you go for diamonds, pearls, white diamonds, sterling silver, Swarovski crystals, pearls, titanium, tungsten, gold, platinum, palladium, jade … the list can go on. If you adore diamonds but can’t really afford them, then opt [...]
Bridal Beauty Extras with Bridal Accessories
February 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
No bride is complete without the appropriate accessories. These complete her, highlight her radiance, secure her position as the focus of all attention and impress her spectators. The bride’s accessories are many and varied – in terms of their uses as well as their need to be used at all. For the brides who wish [...]
Wedding Tears and Handkerchiefs
February 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Weddings are sentimental events. You get people grinning from ear to ear. You will see some of your single female friends turning green with envy because you managed to snatch one good looking guy. The single male friends would have a typical demeanor. A look of terror which spells commitment phobia. If your reception provides [...]
Bridal Shirts – Key to a better world?
January 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If you are a woman, what would your answer be if you are asked to state the day where you think you look the prettiest? Most single ladies who has not tied the knot yet (it does not include those that have gotten married and became single again) would reminiscence about the high school prom. [...]
