Seems that people often forget that the one ingredient that truly makes a wedding successful is…L – O – V – E!
Today, brides seem more caught up in the details of creating the perfect wedding rather than in the marriage and love itself. Yes, I know, I am a participant in this process as the wedding planner, but I do believe we all have to stop and remind ourselves that it really is about the LOVE.
Of course selecting the date, the venue, the dress, the color scheme, the flowers, the menu, the music, the cake and the favors are important and those things quickly become overwhelming. But, we must all stop to remember that the real reason a wedding is happening is because two people fell in love with one another and NOT just in love with the idea of having a wedding.
I was walking down the street the other day and a fan stopped me to say hello and was so excited to speak with me. She was dying to ask me the question, “When do you know it’s the right time to get married and have a wedding?” I told her the answer is simple…ALL you need is LOVE! You shouldn’t have questions, you should just know you are meant to get married and this knowledge comes from having true love. The wedding is merely the icing on the cake.
My job as a wedding planner is to create memories. A couple’s love for one another should always be felt from the moment guests receive their invitations to when they arrive at the wedding until the moment they leave—that, my friends, cannot be created.
So many vendors, so much to see, so many prizes to win….July 23rd, 24th, and 25th at the Neal Blaisdell Center.
Many brides have attended the show more than once…overwhelming the first time. See you there!
We welcome the challenge of helping you find that “Dream Wedding Dress”. Every Bride looks forward to that “wow” moment when she has the perfect wedding dress on…this is what we look forward to as well. Checkout “Irene’s Picks” and there are many more really good styles to choose from. By next week, I will be uploading the new Fall 2010 Mikaella Wedding dresses for preview and “exclusive” to Princess Brides. Make an appointment now and we will be happy to help you with this important decision. (808)592-8888.
Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms. A special day to acknowledge all your love and hard work to make things right and good for your loved ones. God bless you All!
Corset — A tight-fitted top with boning for support-zipper or laceup back.
Empire — Rounded bodice that ends just below the bust line.
Halter — A top that the straps wrap around the neck.
Midriff — bodice fits tightly around the ribcage.
One-shoulder — reveals one shoulder.
Princess-line - bodice has two seams that run over the bust line to the seam.
Wedding Dress — Necklines
Bateau — Cut straight across the collar-bone line.
Square — Neckline is shaped like half of a square in the front and/or back.
High-Neck — The neckline reaches high to the neck.
Halter — Higher-neck with straps that tie behind the neck.
Jewel — Round neckline.
Off The Shoulder — Sits just off the shoulders.
Portrait — Rounded scoop from shoulder to the other.
Scoop — Deeper, rounder cut that reaches from shoulder to shoulder
Strapless — Sit on ribcage around whole top half with no straps.
Sweetheart — Top half of the dress shaped in a heart, point in the middle of the chest.
V-Neck — The middle of the neckline comes down into a V-shape.
Wedding Dress — Sleeves
Balloon — Full from the shoulder and over the upper arm, narrow over the lower arm and wrist.
Bell — Tight and narrow at the top of arm and comes down into a wide open bell shape.
Cap — A small sleeve just covering the top of the arm.
Fitted point — A long sleeve that comes to a point on top of the hand.
Juliet — long sleeved that reaches down to the wrist has either a straight or pointed end.
Poet — Gathers at the shoulders with rounded, loose extension over arms, then gathers down to wrist.
Spaghetti strap — Very Thin straps.
3 quarter length — Sleeve that end between the elbow and wrist.
Tulip — A petal-shape, flaps over the shoulders, resemble a flower.
Wedding Dress — Skirt styles
V-Waist — Waist drops just below waistline creating a V shape.
Empire Waist — The waistline begins just below the bust line.
Ball gown — Fitted at the waist, and comes out into a full ball gown.
Flared — Fitted at the waist, comes out into a tulip shape at the hemline.
Flounce — looser skirt that flares out and has a ruffle at the hemline.
Pannier — Fabric draping on both hips
Pencil/ Column Skirt/straight skirt — Straight-lined skirt with no flare or fullness.
Pleated — Varying numbers of pleats along the front of the skirt.
Multiple pleats — accordion style
Two larger pleats — box style
Side slit — Slit on the side of one leg, allowing for movement.
Straight — The skit extends straight down, with no flare at the hem.
Tiered — The skirt has several overlapping layers of different lengths.
Wrap — The skirt overlaps the body and wraps at the waist.
A-Lined — Form fitting bodice that flares out from the waistline, Seamless waist.
Wedding Dress — Skirt Lengths
Ballerina/Tea Hem is just above the ankles.
Floor Length — Reaches the floor on all sides.
Intermission — Hem falls between the knees and ankle.
Knee Length — Reaches just below the knee.
Mini Skirt — Reaches above the knee.
Wedding Dress — Trains
Cathedral — Choice for ultra-formal weddings.(Extends 6–8 feet)
Chapel — Choice for formal weddings.(Extends 3–4 feet)
Extended — Known as a Royal train.(Extends more than 4 feet)
Sweep/Brush — Shortest train, it just grazes the floor behind the bride.
Watteau/Back Drape — Train extends from attachments at the shoulders.
Detachable Train — Are removable trains that joined to the gown at the waistline.
Accessories
Crinoline/Petticoats/Parasols — Stiffened slip worn under the wedding gown. It gives a fullness affect. *Commonly used for A-lined dresses and Ball gown dresses
Gauntlets — Gloves that extend above the wrist(From Wedbids)
Kanoe Kamanao – #10 All American Setter – University of Hawaii Volleyball
Micah McMullin – Pro Body Board Surfer on cover of BODYBOARD Issue #15
Lawrence Wilson –Played for the Ravens & Houston in the All American League
Mel Purcell – Cleveland Browns
Jason Rivers – #84 Titans & Washington in Arena Football
C.J. Hawthorne – Buffalo Bills
Elizabeth Kaaihue – #7 University of Hawaii Volleyball
Kaulana Gould – #5 University of Hawaii Softball
At Princess Brides’ we are very proud of our Hawaii Athletes…these athletes have been our brides and grooms and in bridal parties.
Come and see our “Wall of Athletes”.
Brides have been loving the Mikaella Wedding Dresses. Fabrics are all light and comfortable (taffeta, satin, duppioni, lace). The figure shaping of the dresses are just awesome…so much detail in making the dress fit perfectly. Come in and check out the styles now. The owner and the designer of these gowns have put a lot of thought into the construction and the quality of the beautiful fabrics that are used. Remember, the labor of these dresses are made in Canada…not China. We should have dresses like these made in the USA.
The winner of Saturday’s $500 Gift Certificate Giveaway at the Hawaii Bridal Expo is Cheria Koki. Cheria selected a beautiful wedding dress from Allure Bridals. Congratulations to Cheria Koki!