A. Absolutely. It’s your wedding and no one will be aghast that you are without a veil. If you want clowns on tricycles, then have clowns on tricycles. If you are comfortable with it then go for it! A. Standard alterations on a gown can average 250.00 or more. If your gown is a classic a-line ball gown without intricate beading or applique's, the hem, bustle, and bust adjustment will be the only work required. Gowns with intricate overlays or gathers can cost much more to alter. Sometimes it is worth the wait to have a custom cut and hem. It may take longer and add to the retail price but in the long run, it’s a safer bet. A. With a sit-down dinner, food costs and portions are more accurate and you may end up saving some money. It is also a nice, formal touch. On the flip side, you add the task of organizing seating charts which can be a bit time consuming. Buffets, appetizers, and carving stations can eliminate that step and also adds a “mixer effect” for the guests. It gets people out of their seats and into a social setting allowing guests who may not know each other an opportunity to interact. Q. I’m ready to start looking for my gown. How many ladies should accompany me? A. No more than two. Before you go, lay down some ground rules so everyone is clear. Let them know their input and opinions are valued. However, the final decision is yours. There is a fine line between someone telling you your hips look too big in a gown and the gown just not suiting their taste. Additionally, some well intended mothers tend to start living vicariously through your wedding. Try to keep that in check. They do mean well but sometimes moms forget that styles and trends have changed since they were engaged. The best thing I’ve heard from a mother of the bride was, “I don’t fancy it that much, but it is your gown. If you love it, then I love it."
A. Don’t even worry about it. You have to understand there are 3 times in your life when no one will say you look bad. 1) When you are born. 2) When you are in a wedding. 3) When you are lying in a casket. It would be really bad form for a guest to be openly critical of the wedding party’s style choice. (Especially after all of that free food and fun!) |
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Q. I’m worried my guests won’t like my selection of bridesmaids dresses. What should I do? 
