Non-matching Bridesmaid Dresses
25 Feb 2011 2 Comments
in Wedding Fashion Tags: bridesmaid dresses, mismatched bridesmaid dresses, non-matching bridesmaid dresses, wedding fashion
In the Philippines often the couple getting married provides for the clothes of the entire bridal party, especially the bridesmaid dresses. Usually, matching dresses are custom-made. They can be uniform, or of the same fabric and color but of different styles:
In some cases, to save some money, couples provide the fabric and the bridesmaids take it to the dressmakers of their choice. They pay for their own dresses to be made.
It is fortunate that my grandmother is a seamstress so when my brother got married recently, all of the bridesmaids’ dresses were made by her:
However, it is not necessary that bridesmaid dresses match. In fact, by looking at the pictures below, you can see that non-matching, possibly store-bought dresses look just as great!
Just assign a color scheme to your bridesmaids and let them buy their own. Another good thing is that these bridesmaids can wear their dresses on other occasions as well. The dress I wore on my brother’s wedding will probably never get worn again.
Personally I fancy making my future bridesmaids dress up in little black dresses, or blood-red cocktail dresses. They can buy their own so they can pick out what they feel comfortable in.
But if you’re still interested in affordable, custom-made dresses for your bridesmaids, my grandma still makes ‘em! Contact me at katrina.carneo@yahoo.com .
Phots taken from here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
Floating Flowers
25 Feb 2011 Leave a Comment
in Kat Loves Wedding Details Tags: floating flowers, wedding centerpiece ideas, wedding ideas, wedding tips
On my visit to Sonya’s Garden in Cavite, I saw how the staff put to good use the flowers that have fallen off on their own. They were made to float on stone basins filled to the brim with water, and the result was impressive:
While most caterers in the Philippines already provide floral table centerpieces, additional floating flowers on will look good in your wedding reception venue. Glass receptacles make a good option, if stone basins aren’t available:
You can decorate your registration table with a glass receptacle with floating flowers. You won’t have to use as many flowers as a typical centerpeice arrangements. Tealight candles can be added as well.
