Bridal Etiquette (8)
Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom, this is dedicated to you. When your daughter or son finds their life partner there are so many reasons to celebrate. Many times the mother of the bride or groom may feel that they need to take a back step. The truth is that you need to step into this role in a manner that speaks of your role as a mother. This is a proud time, where you stand to shine. Finding the color, the fabric and silhouette are the main objectives to finding your perfect dress. The protocol usually states that you find out the colors of the wedding, bridesmaids dress and then the mother of the bride. Your colors should be in a hue that is complementary to those of the wedding. Think of yourself as a flower within a bouquet. At shadows we provide customer service and selection to meet your individual needs. Call today to schedule an appointment.
Here at Shadows we see brides of all ages, as well as many Mothers of the Occasion. We enjoy helping them find something they love and feel beautiful in for the special day. Here is a lovely article addressing the subject of aging and inner beauty. http://www.examiner.com/etiquette-in-national/etiquette-of-aging?CID=examiner_alerts_article
One of the main highlights of a wedding is seeing the bride walk down the isle. She is setting the tone of the affair, with her gown, attitude and accessories. Just as the bride is holding court, the flower girls ring in the delight of youth and merriment. Witnessing the innocence of youth as they offer their blessing with flowers, lightens the hearts of all. It is essential to ensure that this tender moment is highlighted with a dress that speaks to the bride and of the occasion being created. There are many options for flower girls, so it is up to the bride to determine her color scheme, what fabrics she envisions and if the dress should be formal, semiformal or informal. Some brides may pick out the dress they would like their flower girl or girls to wear. Others should provide very specific details to make sure that the bride will be satisfied. It is always helpful to take a picture of the flower girl in a dress and send it to the bride to get her approval prior. If the bride is open to the style, it is always best to have the flower girl try on various dresses to make sure that the gown being chosen best compliments her features. Flowergirl dresses are usually ordered especially in the color and size needed, so one needs to plan ahead, ordering 2 months ahead is optimum.
Similarly, confirmation dresses can be ordered in white.
The etiquette of romance is complicated due to the elaborate intricacies that make two people click and stick. It is this glorious dance between two people that gives life a soulful melody.
http://www.examiner.com/etiquette-in-national/etiquette-of-romance?CID=examiner_alerts_article
As you embark on your journey of finding your wedding gown, remember that there are some fabrics that are more suitable to certain seasons as well as the formality of your occasion. My latest etiquette article focuses the on wedding dress and what each bride should look for in a gown so that she is perfectly dressed for this ultimate life experience. Enjoy yourself and your read.
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Aimee Logan, Feb 5, 2011
As the wedding process starts one of the most important considerations is whom will serve in your bridal party. There are rich traditions in having the love, protection and support of your closest friends and family around you on the day of your wedding. Many are unaware as to the responsibilities and etiquette surrounding being asked to be a maid/matron, bridesmaid, best man or groomsman. Attached you will find my latest article on the etiquette of the bridal party. It is insightful for all parties to know what their roles are and ways that each member of the wedding party can do their part to ensure that your wedding unfolds like a dream come true. Cheers!
Aimee Logan
January 28, 2011
As the wedding season is underway, there are many festivities that help support and celebrate this glorious occasion. One of the most traditional is the wedding shower. This occasion originated to help the bride and groom prepare the home so that they could begin their lives together. Marriage for many is a once in a lifetime experience and with so much emotion there can be social rules that can easily be overlooked. My article this week focuses on the etiquette of the shower. It is my intention to provide knowledge and wisdom from the ages to ensure that this special occasion is blessed at every turn.
My name is Aimee Logan and I am the national etiquette columnist for the examiner.com along with being an image consultant. In January the focus of my articles will be on wedding etiquette. This week my article is the etiquette of the engagement. My focus is to highlight the main components of engagement and how the bride and groom can incorporate bridal etiquette to allow greater social comfort and ease.
Marriage is one of life’s ultimate transitions and it is emotional for the bride, groom, family as well as friends. In light of an engagement there are festivities and rituals that allow the couple to present them selves in partnership as the couple begins the process of merging families and presenting themselves officially to the community. Etiquette provides social tools to ensure that protocol is met and others feel that they are being treated with kindness and respect. Attached you will find a link to the etiquette of the engagement. For further etiquette guidance you are welcome to RSVP to subscribe above at the bottom of the article, and you will receive articles as they become available. Should you have questions about wedding etiquette or other etiquette questions, you are welcome to send them to
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