The romantic bride
Wedding bands are all about love and personality
If you plan to exchange wedding vows with your beloved in 2012, you’ll want to stay on top of the latest bridal trends. The big designers worked feverishly all fall in order to present their most recent and beautiful collections in time for wedding season. Months have passed since the royal wedding, but the Kate Middleton effect is still echoing in wedding dress boutiques. Dressed in her sumptuous gown, the Duchess of Cambridge launched the
the entire face or adorn the hair finishes the princess-bride effect.
In bridal collections as elsewhere, lace is becomingpopularagain,oftenappearing in a trim applied to the hem of the gown. The antique effect of a flounced dress is accentuated by opting for a colour such as eggshell or ivory, although these shades only suit certain complexions. Be sure to try on several dresses in varying tones of white in order to find the best colour for you.
Much more than just an ordinary ring, a wedding band is the concrete sign of your marital status. It is also a symbol of the romantic union between you and your soul mate. Not long ago, a future bride and groom would have chosen a simple ring to mark this new stage in their lives. Today, wedding bands are made in the image of the couple and of their era, coming in origi- nal shapes and colours.
Just remember that overly large stones should be avoided; a wedding band should always be elegant and fairly discreet. Rubies are particularly popular with cou- ples. These precious stones are much rarer than diamonds and symbolize love, warmth, and vitality. The sparkle of the fiery colour also symbolizes the beating of the human heart. Diamonds and rubies mounted together on a wedding ring rep- resent the perfect mix of fire and ice.
romantic trend that is all the rage at the moment. Fit for a princess, romantic style dresses are recognized by their fitted bodices and magnificent skirts, full of volume and texture. To create the balloon effect of a Cinderella- style crinoline, tulle is still the material of choice for designers. The layering of different textured fabrics, shimmering against matte, increases the depth of the skirt, resulting in a supremely opulent look. A veil to cover
A wedding band should reflect your per- sonality, since it will likely stay on your
ring finger for the rest of your life. Choosing the right one can present quite a challenge and is a good reason why cur- rent fashion or impulse should never rule over personal preference. Wedding bands are now available in yel- low, white, or pink gold. There are no longer any set rules for these rings, and more and more bands are set with precious stones. Future brides used to avoid sap- phires, rubies, and emer- alds but these stones are now very much appreci- ated by those who like the idea of a colour to match their personality.
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