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Move Over, Bridezilla, You’ve Finally Met Your Match!

September 4, 2008 By Bride.net

If the term “bridezilla” is annoying you as much as it’s annoying me (no, it’s NOT cutsie, it’s irritating and unbecoming), I have bad news for you. A new species of wedding obsessors, closely related to bridezilla, has surfaced. Experts agree that he has always been around but has only recently been discovered and named. According to the globeandmail: They… View Post

Choosing the Perfect Gown for the Tall, Elegant Bride

September 3, 2008 By Bride.net

There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing a wedding gown that will compliment you figure. The main thing is finding a dress that emphasizes your good points and hides any flaws, and of course makes you feel beautiful. That said, there are certain styles of dress that will probably compliment your body type more than others. This consideration can play a part in deciding which wedding gown is the right one for you.

Wedding ring symbolism: Then & Now… and why isn’t Madonna wearing hers?

September 1, 2008 By Bride.net

I don’t know what the unwritten wedding ring-wearing laws are, but I know there are women who never, ever take their rings off. I, on the other hand, have gradually stopped wearing mine altogether, unless I’m getting “dressed up.” And I rarely even think about them.

Not so with most women…

Making Waves with Beach Wedding Favors

August 31, 2008 By Bride.net

If you love the beach enough to have a sea-side wedding, you probably want your decor and guest favors to reflect that beach-y theme. You can browse online for some sweet, ocean-inspired favors that you can personalize with cutting-edge style. I like favors that are not only good-looking, but fun and useful for your guests as well. From photo albums to luggage tags, book marks to bottle openers, here are some fun ideas for your beach wedding favors!

Hosting and Toasting: Guidlines for the Father of the Bride

August 28, 2008 By Bride.net

Traditionally, the bride’s father is the host of his daughter’s wedding. Daddy reserved this right becuase he used to be the one who paid for the wedding. Although this is not always true today, it remains the custom at most weddings. Typically, the father of the bride is expected to give the opening speech and propose a toast to the newlyweds. Not sure where to begin? Here are five key steps to a good – no, great!- father-of-the bride speech.