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	Style for the Aisle Brides It's not the runway, but with the latest in wedding fashions it should be. Brides now have so many styles, cuts, and colors to choose from. Yes! I said colors! One of the latest trends in bridal gown fashions is the use of colors. Adventurous brides are strutting their stuff in pale pinks, blues, greens and metallics. But really bold brides are wearing dark greens and reds. Beading and sparkles are also a hit for many brides who really want to shine on their special day. Strapless is still in, however many brides are using wraps and stoles for a bit of coverage during the ceremony or just to keep warm. One of the latest trends, is for brides to change their dress, hair, and even makeup between the ceremony and the reception. Bridesmaids Bridesmaids are now being given a lot more freedom to choose their own gown. Brides may pick the color, then instruct maids to choose a style that fits their personal style using the specified color. Two-piece bridesmaids dresses are in. Long, full taffeta skirts with cashmere twin sets are a great look. In the color department, earth-tone metallics are replacing pastels. Groomsmen Grooms are making more of a fashion statement than ever. Many are wearing longer tuxedo jackets, fabulous fabrics like crushed velvet, or white dinner jackets. It's also cool for a groom to distinguish himself in a great colored or patterned vest. That something different you're looking for is preppy blue blazers and khakis. This ensemble is appearing on many handsome grooms and groomsmen. Grooms have fun selecting ties for their guys to wear, like a sports motif or a martini motif. Mom Mom's are more fashion conscious than ever. Many are opting for sexy and body-revealing styles. To top their selection off, they are using modest shrugs and wraps. More moms are wearing deeper colors like burgundy and eggplant for fall and winter weddings. For warmer weather, mom's are choosing pale colors like champagne, beige, and ice blue. Black and navy dresses are still going strong for any time of the year. Tips Start shopping for your dress as soon as possible. Get ideas from magazines. You can take them to your dress shop and try on styles like the ones in the pictures you've chosen. You should make your final decision and place an order at least six months before the wedding. Now you can select your veil, shoes, handbag, jewelry, gloves, and undergarments. If your maid of honor or a bridesmaid will bustle your gown after the ceremony, she should attend your final dress fitting, so the seamstress can show her the technique. If you are having your hair and makeup professionally done, choose a stylist early, and make appointments for both your wedding day and a trial run one to two months beforehand. Since your new wedding band is sure to draw attention, have your engagement ring cleaned so it sparkles beside the band, and treat yourself to a manicure just before the wedding.	Picture Perfect Quick Fix
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Style for the Aisle

Brides

It's not the runway, but with the latest in wedding fashions it should be. Brides now have so many styles, cuts, and colors to choose from. Yes! I said colors! One of the latest trends in bridal gown fashions is the use of colors. Adventurous brides are strutting their stuff in pale pinks, blues, greens and metallics. But really bold brides are wearing dark greens and reds. Beading and sparkles are also a hit for many brides who really want to shine on their special day. Strapless is still in, however many brides are using wraps and stoles for a bit of coverage during the ceremony or just to keep warm. One of the latest trends, is for brides to change their dress, hair, and even makeup between the ceremony and the reception.

Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids are now being given a lot more freedom to choose their own gown. Brides may pick the color, then instruct maids to choose a style that fits their personal style using the specified color. Two-piece bridesmaids dresses are in. Long, full taffeta skirts with cashmere twin sets are a great look. In the color department, earth-tone metallics are replacing pastels.

Groomsmen

Grooms are making more of a fashion statement than ever. Many are wearing longer tuxedo jackets, fabulous fabrics like crushed velvet, or white dinner jackets. It's also cool for a groom to distinguish himself in a great colored or patterned vest. That something different you're looking for is preppy blue blazers and khakis. This ensemble is appearing on many handsome grooms and groomsmen. Grooms have fun selecting ties for their guys to wear, like a sports motif or a martini motif.

Mom

Mom's are more fashion conscious than ever. Many are opting for sexy and body-revealing styles. To top their selection off, they are using modest shrugs and wraps. More moms are wearing deeper colors like burgundy and eggplant for fall and winter weddings. For warmer weather, mom's are choosing pale colors like champagne, beige, and ice blue. Black and navy dresses are still going strong for any time of the year.

Tips

Start shopping for your dress as soon as possible. Get ideas from magazines. You can take them to your dress shop and try on styles like the ones in the pictures you've chosen. You should make your final decision and place an order at least six months before the wedding. Now you can select your veil, shoes, handbag, jewelry, gloves, and undergarments.

If your maid of honor or a bridesmaid will bustle your gown after the ceremony, she should attend your final dress fitting, so the seamstress can show her the technique. If you are having your hair and makeup professionally done, choose a stylist early, and make appointments for both your wedding day and a trial run one to two months beforehand. Since your new wedding band is sure to draw attention, have your engagement ring cleaned so it sparkles beside the band, and treat yourself to a manicure just before the wedding.