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10 January 2007 - 10:00PM
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David's Bridal Offers Expert Tips to Ensure the Wedding Day of Your
Dreams CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- We know that
glow. Saying "yes!" to the love of your life can be exhilarating
and, if you received a ring over the holiday season, you're not
alone. In fact, according to Conde Nast Bridal Media's American
Wedding Study, 25% of brides get engaged between Thanksgiving and
New Year's Day. With all of the excitement, however, comes the
planning and countless decisions. Selecting a wedding party,
choosing a color scheme and floral arrangements, sourcing venues
and most importantly, finding the perfect dress can be challenging
to even the most energetic bride-to-be! David's Bridal -- the
nation's foremost bridal authority, with more than 270 stores
nationwide -- offers several helpful tips to ensure that planning
for the day of your dreams is a piece of cake (wedding cake that
is): * Mind Your Money: The first and most important step to
planning a wedding? Establish a budget and try to stick to it.
While many brides dream of a fairy-tale wedding, not all have the
fairy godmother's budget. In fact, more and more couples are paying
for their wedding themselves -- 32% in 2006 according to the
American Wedding Study. Luckily, you don't have to compromise style
just because you're keeping finances top of mind. Try a store like
David's Bridal that not only has a wide variety of fashionable
styles ranging from $299-$1200, but also offers the affordable
luxury of designer collections such as Oleg Cassini, Monique Luo
and Galina. That way, more funds can go toward starting your lives
together as "Mr. & Mrs.," instead of blowing it all on the "big
day." * Be Prepared: The old Girl Scout adage to be prepared is
just as applicable when planning a wedding as it is when selling
cookies. Bridal magazines, websites and bridal shows exist for a
reason! Take advantage of these sources to determine what type of
bride you are and what type of wedding you want to have before you
hit the stores. A great way to do this is to try Dress Your
Wedding, an online tool that recently launched on the David's
Bridal website (http://www.davidsbridal.com/). Dress Your Wedding
allows brides to create the "virtual" wedding of their dreams,
experimenting with themes, colors, fashion and accessories. With
every bridal gown, bridal party dress and accessory, as well as
floral arrangements and tuxedos available in an easy-to view
wedding album format, it's a breeze to coordinate wedding fashions.
Users can even choose from a variety of background templates, such
as a beach, garden or elegant indoor setting, as well as customize
the look of the bridal party -- from skin tone and facial features
to hair color and style. The best part? Once you've found the
fashions that suit your style, you can email a shopping list to
your wedding party so that they can print it out and head to their
nearest store for a stress-free shopping experience! * If the Dress
Fits ... -- Squeezing into a gown that is not the right size is
sure to take away from the event and make dancing and mingling with
guests more difficult. Make sure to purchase a gown that fits
properly and allows you to move freely, so that you can look and
feel great as you dance the night away. To ensure the best fit,
look for a store that carries a wide assortment of gowns in all
sizes, so that you can try on a gown in your actual size. In
addition, allow at least six to eight weeks prior to your wedding
or portrait date for alterations to ensure the work is completed
and ready for pick-up. Another helpful tip: wear the proper
foundations and shoes during the fitting so you can envision
exactly how the gown will look on your wedding day. * Inquiring
Minds Want to Know: To assist in the decision-making process, it's
always a good idea to bring one person along whose opinion you
value to assist with bridal gown shopping. Having a friend or
relative with you will no doubt make the experience more enjoyable,
as well as help to ease concerns about selecting the right gown.
Besides, who doesn't love to hear the gasps of "you look gorgeous!"
over and over again? In addition, between layers of tulle and
lace-up bodices, getting gowns on and off can cause some women to
break a sweat before even stepping out of the dressing room, so
it's helpful to have an extra pair of hands. However, brides-to-be
should also listen to the advice of educated consultants, as they
are there to help and suggest styles that will fit and flatter
their body type. * Keeping it Coordinated: Your wedding is a
celebration of your relationship and as such, every aspect should
reflect your personal style. To achieve a customized look, try a
one-stop-shop that allows you to carry a preferred color theme
throughout all aspects of your wedding. If you want to add a splash
of color to your gown with a ribbon or sash, David's Bridal enables
you to utilize a coordinating color for your bridal party attire.
From complementing bridesmaids dresses and accessories to matching
invitations and even reception favors, David's offers color
coordination both in store and online for all of your bridal needs,
ensuring a seamless look. * The Icing on The Cake -- While the
bridal gown is undoubtedly the focal point of wedding fashion, no
ensemble is complete without accessories. Many bridal retailers
carry coordinating accessories or can recommend options that work
well with your gown, so it's always good to explore this option
first. From tiaras and veils to shoes, handbags, necklaces and
earrings, it's the small details that are essential to complete the
wedding day look. Once the headpiece and veil are chosen, hair
trials are also a great way to ensure that these items compliment
your hairstyle. * Time Saving Solutions: Many women don't have the
luxury of taking time off to plan their wedding and find it
challenging to coordinate all the details while working. To save
time and avoid unnecessary stress, look to the internet for
solutions. Sites like http://www.ourweddingday.com/ have a variety
of helpful wedding planning tools such as email-able "save the
dates," a personalized wedding website and a detailed online
wedding planner that helps with task lists, table planning and gift
tracking. In addition to planning, it's also helpful to purchase
smaller items online, such as favors, decorations, accessories and
bridal party gifts. Try an e-commerce site like
http://www.davidsbridal.com/ that includes hundreds of creative
ideas, as well as the option to design, preview and order
invitations online; a key time saver. Using the internet allows
brides- to-be to take care of details when it's convenient for them
and have items arrive directly on their doorstep. Another tip:
guests may also find sites like these helpful, as they can browse a
variety of unique and thoughtful gifts for the happy couple. * It's
Your Party: Advice from friends and loved ones is important and
should be taken into consideration; however, you should never let
their preferences dictate your choices. If you want to get married
on the beach while Mom wants a big church wedding, talk it out,
explain your feelings and ask that she be supportive of your
wishes. It is important to remember that this is your day, every
aspect should be 100% "you." So, while planning a picture perfect
wedding does take time, following these simple suggestions will
help to make the process not only a little easier, but enjoyable.
So when the special day finally arrives, you can have your
(wedding) cake and eat it too! About David's Bridal: With more than
50 years of bridal experience, David's Bridal understands the
importance of providing brides-to-be with a vast selection of
exquisitely crafted dresses, available at affordable prices. Today,
with more than 270 locations nationwide, David's Bridal continues
to expand its retail store locations, while maintaining its
philosophy of superior quality, value and service. To locate a
store nearby, consumers can call 1-877-693-BRIDE or visit
http://www.davidsbridal.com/. David's Bridal is a division of The
Federated Department Stores, Inc. (NYSE:FD). DATASOURCE: David's
Bridal CONTACT: Dina Fierro, +1-212-598-4400 X157, , or Catherine
Pope, +1-212-598-4400 X172, , both of LIPPE TAYLOR, for David's
Bridal Web site: http://www.davidsbridal.com/
http://www.ourweddingday.com/
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