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Over the centuries wedding dresses have changed, but a bride has always wanted her dress to be special, to make her look more beautiful. Centuries ago, only the rich could afford materials of red, purple, and true black; therefore, the wealthy brides would wear dresses of color adorned with jewels. The bride would actually glitter in the sunshine. The dress with flowing sleeves or a train was a status symbol, for the poor had to use material as sparingly as possible. Factory-made materials, with their lower costs, caused the lost of the original meaning of the train of a wedding gown, but it became a tradition over time.

Fashions changed from gowns of color to ones of white, or a variation of white, but since it wasn’t a practical shade for most purposes, blue became another favorite, as did pink. In the 1800′s, gray became a color for wedding gowns for brides of lower classes because the dress became re-used as the bride’s Sunday best. For those who had to wear a dress that would be used for regular occasions after the wedding, many brides would decorate the dress for the special day with temporary decorations.

The “traditional” wedding dress as known today didn’t appear until the 1800′s. By 1800, machine made fabrics and inexpensive muslins made the white dress with a veil the prevailing fashion. By the nineteenth century, a bride wearing her white dress after the wedding was accepted. Re-trimming the dress made it appropriate for many different functions.

As times passed, women’s fashions changed. Hems rose and fell, but the long dress, with or without a train, remained the length preferred by brides. Sleeve lengths and neck styles changed with the current fashions, but mainly remained modest. Full sleeves, tight sleeves, sleeveless styles came and went and came again. Simple designs to elaborate have been found over the years.

Today’s wedding dress fad appears to be the strapless dress, which looks lovely on some figures. Some brides still want styles of the past.

The main consideration for a bride-to-be is what is appropriate for her to wear. Style should match her figure and her financial means, as well as the setting for the ceremony. For example, a larger framed woman should try on the dresses she likes, and then choose one that flatters her. Every bride wants to look lovelier on that special day. If she has $500 to spend on a dress, then she shouldn’t be looking at $5,000 dresses. If the wedding is to be held in a garden, a heavily beaded dress maybe should be avoided.

Appropriateness is the key word as a bride searches for the perfect dress, whether in real life or written into a story. A full length mirror often tells the truth either place.

As 2010 draws to a close, it is time to start thinking about your 2011 wedding plans. Still looking for inspiration for your nuptials? Get started by checking out these great 2011 wedding ideas.

Choose an Eclectic Natural Color Palette. The colors which you select for your wedding can really inform all of your other choices, from the wedding attire and bridal jewelry to the flowers to the table linens and even the wedding cake. A great trend for 2011 is a wedding color palette made up of hues inspired by nature, but combined in a slightly eclectic manner. Picture a woodsy moss green and mushroom brown combo brightened up with hints of coral for a summer wedding. Or opt for a natural color palette taken from the shades of the beach – sand and sky blue with azure watery tones. While natural color palettes are usually somewhat understated, they can still be quite upbeat.

Wear a Simple Bridal Gown. After seasons of fantastical wedding gowns with tiers of cascading ruffles, wild embellishments, and exaggerated silhouettes, there is something very refreshing about a bridal gown which has a quiet simplicity. The best examples of this new trend for 2011 were seen at Amsale, where many of the wedding gowns were created with classic lines, gorgeous silk, and a single signature embellishment, such as a bow at the waist. These new gowns look clean and crisp as compared to the very busy styles which have been popular in recent years. Best of all, a simple wedding gown allows the bride to put her personal stamp on it with her choice of bridal jewelry, veil, and other accessories. By selecting a simple but elegant bridal gown, you will be the one to shine, rather than the gown itself taking the spotlight.

Have a Dessert Reception. If a full seated dinner at your wedding reception does not fit your style or your budget, consider a dessert reception instead. This is a fun type of reception which can be held at any time of the day, other than over a traditional meal time. It is ideal for a mid-afternoon or late night reception. Create a lavish spread of every type of dessert you can imagine, including pies, cookies, bars, candies, eclairs, and of course, wedding cake. Make the dessert reception more special by including one or two focal points, such as a chocolate fountain, a crepe station, or a sundae bar. Add in an assortment of drinks, and you will have a great reception that everyone is sure to enjoy. The nice thing about a dessert reception is that it can be very family-friendly, unlike the other short reception trend, the cocktail reception.

Carry a Cascade Bouquet. No longer the stiff, contrived creations of the 1980s, cascade bouquets have come back in style. They would be a gorgeous alternative to a round bouquet for a 2011 bride. The flow and movement of a modern cascade bouquet allow the natural form of the flowers to be featured. Scale the size of the cascade bouquet to both the bridal gown and the bride herself, so a petite bride or a slender wedding gown should be paired with a more modest cascade, while a tall bride wearing a full skirt could choose a larger bouquet. The cascade bouquet would be a lovely choice to carry with one of the new simple but elegant 2011 wedding gowns.

Hire a Unique Band. One final idea to make your 2011 wedding fantastic is to hire a band which is different than the usual wedding band or DJ. Choose a band which plays a style of music that you really love, whether it is bluegrass, country, jazz, or something else. As long as the music is good for dancing, your guests will have a good time, and it is so nice to hear something different than than the standard reception playlist for a change. After all, if you wouldn’t normally do the “Chicken Dance” or listen to Van Morrison, why should you have that music played at your wedding? The best weddings are those which really look, feel, and sound like the personalities of the bride and groom.

Wedding pictures are invaluable to a couple that is getting married. Most couples spend much money in hiring a reputable photographer to take their photos. The photographer has to get many shots and take them within a short time. One should not obstruct him or take on the side, while the photographer is taking other pictures at the other end of the room. One should also not take wedding pictures if they cannot produce quality pictures. Meant to last a long time and their quality will go a long way in ensuring that they are still impressive many years down the line.

In order to get impressive a Toronto photographer has to get the group whose picture is being taken and put them in a certain area to ensure they get the best shot possible. Another tip for great wedding photos is lighting. The Toronto photographer should ensure there is ample light when taking the photos. This will improve the quality. The background also affects great wedding pictures. A beautiful background will accentuate the picture and make it look more appealing and beautiful. It is also wise to coordinate colors. If the background is dark, the people in the picture should have light colored clothes. This will create a shadowing effect on the picture making it look more impressive.

If one wants to capture the cherished moments like the first kiss, the slipping of the wedding ring, and the memorabilia that is part of wedding pictures, one should be in a position to do so. The wedding photographer should sit or stand where he or she can see every part of the scene. The most important people at the ceremony are the bride and groom and they should be the focus of the wedding pictures. Move close. The best pictures are portraits. If one wants to photograph people or couples dancing, have them pose for a second then photograph them. Give a group of people a moment to compose themselves if one wants to take a photo of them. When taking wedding photos of family members, have them show affection towards one another by putting their arms around each other.

While one would like to take a wedding photo of moments like the bouquet throwing, toasting and cake cutting, it may be more interesting to take wedding pictures of reactions of the guests at the wedding ceremony. Such moments will be harder to capture and so those particular will be more cherished and appreciated. This can be pictures of friends, family members or even the wedding couple.

In Toronto weddings, the Toronto photographers usually help people in capturing and creating their dreams. These photographers approach a Toronto wedding in either a traditional manner or a photo journalistic manner. Others use both methods. This makes the photos have a broader look and therefore have a lasting and impressive look.