Reception Entertainment Director

A white wedding dress or gown is symbolic of todays weddings.  But that has not always been the case.  Throughout history the wearing of special clothing was the focus of the celebration. 1) The first American wedding traditions can be traced back to the British settlement in Jamestown. There is evidence of multicolor wedding dresses available in those early days.  Black being especially popular in Scandinavia. 2) White became the preferred color for both the informal wedding dress and formal wedding gown after the famous royal wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840. The wedding dress with train and veil became the new trend of the 1870's. 3) The luxurious floor length clothing worn by brides in the middle of Depression Era America, became officially known as the Wedding Gown. 4) In the 19th century most American couples were wed by a clergyman at the home of the Bride, with an informal ceremony. The Bride wore the best dress she had, could...

The wedding day is the BIG day in every woman's life, so as early as the engagement is officially announced, planning the perfect gown should be your priority, remember that all eyes will be on you. Weddings are expensive but that does not mean that you cannot look wonderful wearing a discount wedding dress or an informal bridal gown . The important thing is to make sure the attire fits your body and style, within the boundaries of your budget. The first step towards a great-looking budget dress is in the selection. Browse as many stores as you can, including mail catalogs or do a search on the internet to find a wholesale wedding dress . Doing the right selection means that probably, nobody will ever notice that you are wearing a discount wedding dress. If you prefer an informal bridal gown, make sure to order it with at least 6 months in advance to your wedding date, because designer wear usually requires alterations, fitting and coordinate diverse details, in...