Location, Location, Location!

Business-savvy people know how important the location or the venue is to their enterprise. Event organizers know this as well. So, no matter what event you try to organize, the venue and its location will always be top priority. For some couples, the venue of the ceremony and the reception determine the theme of the wedding. For others, it’s a matter of fulfilling a dream.

You might find yourself at a dilemma when choosing where your wedding will be held. You might have scoured the city (or even the suburbs or gasp, the whole country) for the perfect one, and now have plenty of options. Narrowing down your options means letting go of that fancy hotel or stunning resort. Doesn’t this make you want to renew your vows yearly just so you could get married in all those places you’ve seen? Unfortunately, if you’re not filthy rich, you only have room for one wedding for now. So here are a few tips to get you started on picking the best venue for your wedding.

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As a child, you might have had a list of things that you wanted for your wedding. Try to recall where you wanted your wedding to be. Was it in a big cathedral? Chances are that this childhood dream would be the perfect wedding venue for you since it’s all about the innocence and bliss that accompanies it.

Affordability

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Well now, this is one obvious thing you have to consider when looking for a wedding venue. You wouldn’t want to spend the rest of your married life in debt just because of that extravagant reception. If you’re planning to have your wedding in a distant place, say cross-country or in another continent, make sure that you have provisions for your guests or that your guests have the means to go there.

Backyard Reception

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Do you or your parents have a big back yard that can accommodate your guests? If you’re cutting down on costs, then this is one option you might want to try. You can decorate the venue a day or two before the big day with the help of your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Both your families could pitch in as well. The activity makes for a fun quality time.

How did you narrow down your choices for the venue? Help other readers in this task by posting tips in the comments section below.

Picking the Best Wedding Dress for Your Body

Women come in different shapes and sizes. So, one wedding dress that looks good on a model might flatter the wrong features and hide those that you want to show off. Here’s a rough guide on how to pick a dress that would accentuate the right curves.

For Curvy Women

Bottom Heavy

A ruched bodice or a scooping neckline will draw attention to your chest. Sweetheart necklines will also do the same trick for you. Keep the bottom simple and choose a strapless gown to balance yourself up.

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Top Heavy

Create a waist for yourself by choosing a gown that’s cinched at the waist with a full skirt or a flare at the bottom. Deep V necklines and corsets are your best options. Do not, by all means, wear empire cut dresses. Keep the top half of your dress simple, but go all out on the bottom so that you create a balance between the two halves of your body.

Plus-Sized

Thin fabrics will give you a delicate body. Since you are on the heavier side, avoid tiny details and go for larger ones. Satin, when worked with properly, will definitely show off curves in the right places when it hits any lighting source. Go for a dress that’s structured at the waist and make sure that it hits the floor. Any length shorter than that will make the dress look too small for you.

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For Slender Women


Tall and Slender

It’s best to play up your proportions by going long. Choose a gown that either hits the floor or a dress that falls an inch past the knees. If you want to wear long sleeves or a wedding jacket, make sure that the end point of the sleeves goes beyond your wrist. Shy away from delicate patterns, ruffles, and ruches, however, go for a cinched waist so you create an hourglass figure. Keep it simple so that the focus is on your slender and statuesque body.

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Boyish

Create curves by choosing a floor-length gown that is cinched at the waist and drops to a full skirt. This will give you an hourglass figure. If you’re looking for a tea-length dress, go for one that has a side seam that curves to give you a delicate shape. You can also wear necklines that emphasize your chest for you to be able to show off your slender arms.

Petite

You have a small frame, so steer clear of anything voluminous. Your body would look best in a form-fitting gown that shows off your slender silhouette. Give yourself a high waist to create the illusion of a longer torso and legs. Keep it simple as well. Avoid large patterns and huge bows.


Small Bust

Halters and ruffles will put a little volume into your upper body. A ruched bodice will also do the trick for you. To balance out, you can go for a full skirt made of very light fabric as well.

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