Getting a Hand on Glove Etiquette: 4 Essential Things Every Bride Should Know

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Gloves add dignity and grace to your wedding ensemble. The proper gloves will lend an air of elegance to this special occasion. However, because modern women do not wear gloves as often as perhaps our mothers or grandmothers did in the past, choosing the proper gloves and knowing the rules of wearing them can be intimidating.

Glove Style

Glove etiquette is a reflection of the times. Historically, the length of the glove was directly related how formal the affair and the time of day. Today, however, with more relaxed social rules, the length of the glove is a more adequate reflection of fashion-the color and style of your dress are the most important factors in choosing the proper glove. Your wedding gloves should complement your dress. Choose simple gloves to wear with an ornate gown. Conversely, a simple gown allows for fancier gloves. Remember the goal is to enhance not to overwhelm. While the traditional color for gloves is white, your wedding gloves should match your dress in color and texture-white with white, ivory with ivory. The texture of your gloves should be similar to that of your dress. Silk gloves go perfectly with a silk gown. Other materials such as kidskin, satin, or lace are also appropriate, depending on the style of the dress.

Glove Length

Glove lengths range from 1-button, ending at the wrist, to 20-button, ending at the shoulder. The length you choose should complement your sleeve length. Generally, the shorter the sleeve, the longer the glove-a sleeveless or strapless gown would dictate a glove that comes to the upper arm. Elbow length gloves (12-button) should be chosen for dresses with either cap sleeves or elbow length sleeves. Shorter gloves (6-button and shorter) are reserved for dresses with longer, more fitted sleeves. It is important to remember that while the sleeve of the gown and the glove may meet, it is never proper for a glove to cover the sleeve of a dress.

Exchanging of the Rings

During the exchanging of rings, you may either remove the glove from the left ring finger by slitting the fabric underneath and lifting it over the finger or you may choose to remove the glove altogether. If you remove the glove, simply give it to the maid of honor at the same time you pass your bouquet. It's a good idea to practice removing your glove several times before your wedding to ensure a smooth transition. After the rings have been exchanged, simply pull the glove back down over the finger. If the glove has been removed, leave it off until after the ceremony. Remember to put your gloves back on for photographs.

During the Reception

At the reception, your gloves should be kept on in the receiving line and for special dances with your groom and your father. As it is never acceptable to eat or drink while wearing gloves, you should remove your gloves before cutting your wedding cake. As the more formal aspects of your wedding are now complete, you may wish to take off your gloves, relax, and enjoy your party!

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The Cure for Bridezillas and Runaway Brides

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Wedding stress! No wonder we have bridezillas and runaway brides!

Remember this runaway bride?

Instead of a white veil, she wore a blanket over her head. Instead of her father escorting her down the church aisle in Duluth, Georgia, the Albuquerque police led her through the airport terminal. We've all seen the story about runaway bride Jennifer Wilbanks. The 32 year-old flee-ancee as some are calling her, took extreme measures in an attempt to deal with a common problem of the engaged - getting cold feet. Now her cold feet have her in hot water.

I'm no psychologist & won't attempt an explanation of Wilbank's behavior. Maybe it was just the stress of it all. Getting married does score 50 on the Holmes-Rahe stress scale. That's half the amount of stress from the death of a loved one! So it was either run, or for others become a bridezilla. What could Jennifer Wilbanks have done, or for that matter what can any bride do in dealing with the stress of a wedding?

Here are a few ideas:

Talk to somebody about what's stressing you

Stress is normal and can come at the bride from many directions. She discovers that there are a zillion details to planning a wedding. She finds many helpful family & friends giving her contradictory advice on what to do. She feels the pressure to be happy all the time - after all this is her wedding & she is the center of attention. Many Southern brides face what is called "the Southern Cotillion Syndrome - the expectation of perfection.

Often brides & grooms are finishing a degree, buying a house, starting a new job, & getting married all within a few months span! So let it out! Talk to someone you can confide in: a friend, family member, a minister, or a licensed counselor.

Get good help in planning & conducting your wedding.

I've never known a bride to regret hiring a good wedding coordinator. That initial decision can make all the difference in either feeling that you survived your wedding or that you actually enjoyed it. An experienced coordinator can direct the bride to other quality people who will take much of the potential stress out of your wedding. Get the wrong people & they will cause more stress!

Take care of yourself.

To handle stress well you must be strong in mind and body. Mom is right. Eat your fruits & vegetables. And remember to exercise regularly and get enough sleep. All basic stuff that's easy to let slide because you're so busy. It's important to take breaks from planning your wedding. Go out to eat. Go to a movie. Go to the park. Don't go to Vegas on a Greyhound Bus!

Keep your perspective

Keep telling yourself what it's all about. You don't have to be perfect, and your wedding doesn't have to be perfect. Of course, you want things to go well. Do what you can to make your wedding the celebration you want it to be. But realize that some little something may not go just right. I'm not even sure that's it's a good idea to have a perfect wedding. After all, your marriage won't be perfect either. And guess what? If it was somebody else's wedding, they'd do something different from what you are doing. Good! When it's their wedding, let 'em have at it.

Remember: when it's all said and done, at the end of the day you'll be married and your adventure together begins. That's what it's all about.

Seek pre-marital counseling

It's amazing that many of the books & websites that claim to have comprehensive information for the wedding couple, have little or nothing about premarital counseling. Premarital counseling doesn't solve all your problems once and for all. Nor does it iron out all your differences. It can reduce the number of surprises once you're married.

A good counselor will help you see your strengths as a couple and that's a confidence builder. A good counselor will also help you look at your differences & teach you skills for working through them effectively. Again, a real confidence builder. Don't get so busy planning your wedding that you don't have time to plan your marriage.

There is a Free Multi-Media Online Marriage Preparation Course that you can do on your own. Even the guys love this marriage preparation course. You can use it in addition to other resources you are using or as stand-alone marriage preparation.

Keep these tips in mind and you can manage your wedding stress, and not have to worry about becoming a bridezilla or runaway bride.

Getting The Perfect Mother Of The Bride Outfit For The Larger Figure

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Marriage is something that we plan to have once in a lifetime and that is the reason why we would want everything to be perfect. Most people have their own preferences about what they want in their weddings but in each case they choose what they think is perfect for them. Some people want a marriage in a small church with only a few friends and family whereas others prefer to a have a large wedding with many people. There have been people who even choose to get married on their own alone and then throw a party for their friends.

Irrespective of the choice and manner in which people may want their marriage, most of them want that their loved ones should look good. Many people take a lot of pains to decide the best wedding dress that they can find for themselves. They also try various options of dresses for the bridesmaid. But many times the mother of the bride gets overlooked. She is so busy with the preparations that she may not have time to look for the perfect dress. If the mother has a normal size requirement, she may not need time to look for something she likes. But if she is a plus size, then she may get frustrated in finding a dress that fits her and is also the latest fashion.

People with a plus size who are looking for formal dresses need to go to a store that specially stocks large sized dresses. This will ensure that there is a large stock of the large sized dresses and that you will have a large range to choose from. There is likely to be a plus size apparel store in most towns. You just need to find it.

Even though you may be extremely skeptical about finding the piece of your choice, you should shed your cynicism and step in there once. You will probably be amazed to see the range that they have to offer you. And if you're the bride-to-be's mother, then you will surely be relieved to find a good dress that befits a wedding.

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