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Satin Clutch Handbags Are A Popular Wedding Purse Choice

April 13, 2009 By 1 Comment
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Satin clutch wedding handbags are the perfect choice for you and your wedding attendants to carry down the aisle or to the wedding reception.  They are usually available in a wide range of colors to match all of your bridesmaids’ dresses and will look elegant rather than distracting.  Choose satin clutch handbags with snap openings to make them easier to access.  This is particularly useful if you are planning to wear gloves because a zipper pull may be difficult to hold onto or tear at your gloves.

Small handled wedding handbags are also appropriate for you and your wedding party because they are easy to carry.  Stick with smaller sized bags that are made of fabric and not of distracting colors.  You might even want to choose some vintage style bridal handbags that will add to the romantic feel of the day or night.

Simple evening bags are another great choice for your bridal purses.  These elegant bags of simple design will keep all your little items close at hand, such as lipstick, compact, brush, glasses, or even your cell phone.  These are particularly nice for the mother of the bride to carry because of their sophisticated look and feel.

Drawstring bags make great bridal purses because they are small, hold many small items securely inside, and can even be attached to your dress with the looped drawstrings if you choose.  These also double as money collection bags during the bride’s dance where male guests place money in the bag in exchange for a spin on the dance floor.

All of these wedding handbags are ideal for your wedding no matter what style of wedding you are going to have.  They also make the perfect bridesmaid and mother-in-law gifts because they will not only come in handy on the wedding day, they will also be a useful item for a fun evening out or other formal affairs.

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Bridal Purses Are A Wedding Day Must

April 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Bridal purses are a must-have accessory for any bride, bridesmaid, or mother of the bride.  Of course, it’s not appropriate to carry your suitcase sized satchel down the aisle with you, so you’ll need to find some practical and pretty bridal purses for you and your attendants.  Satin clutches are always a good bridal purse choice.  They are small, easy to carry, and usually have an easy to open clasp at the top, perfect for when you’re wearing those satin gloves.  You can choose ones in varying colors to match your bridesmaids’ dresses and choose a white one for yourself.  These also make great bridesmaid gifts.  An evening style bag would be a good choice for the mother of the bride because they are sophisticated and elegant looking.

Other bridal purses you might want to consider are the drawstring bag type.  These bridal purses are easy to open, can be carried by the looped drawstring, and go beautifully with your dress.  These bags can be monogrammed to be a wonderful keepsake of your wedding day and on a more practical note, can be used as money bags for the bride’s dance.  A tradition that still exists in some modern weddings today, the bride collects money at the wedding reception in exchange for a spin on the dance floor.  It’s a great way to get people out on the dance floor.

Make sure you don’t forget to put on your wedding day jewelry before the ceremony.  Oftentimes brides run out of the house in a hurry and once they get to the church they realize that they didn’t bring their jewelry.  The best way to remember these essential items is to put them inside your bridal purse the night before so that you don’t leave without them.  Remember that jewelry on your wedding day should not be distracting from the dress or your beautiful face as you’re walking down the aisle.  So, choose simple, classic pieces, such as pearl earring and a pearl necklace, diamond studs and a floating diamond necklace, or some of your family’s precious antiques.  Wearing meaningful jewelry on your wedding day is the best choice and will make your completed look all the more special.

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Wedding Handbags For You And Your Bridal Party

February 7, 2009 By
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When you are considering gifts for your bridal party, consider wedding handbags for you and your bridal party.  You will need somewhere to hold makeup and other small necessities on your wedding day, and having the bridal party having matching wedding handbags will keep the overall look of your bridal party consistent.

This white satin beaded clutch is non-dyeable, and measures 7 1/2″ x 5″ in size.  It is a perfect gift for your bridemaids and maid-of-honour.

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What Colour Should My Wedding Gown Be?

November 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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Choosing a colour for a wedding gown is a very personal thing, and many colours are available for bride’s to choose from.  For many centuries, brides were married in the nicest clothes they owned.  Often they made their own wedding dress or gown from the nicest fabric they could afford to purchase.  The key element of the wedding ensemble was not the dress, but the fact that the bride was allowed to wear her hair loose on her wedding day.  The tradition and practicality of wearing one’s hair tied back in a ponytail or braid was commonplace in everyday life, and the wedding day was the day to wear the hair loose. 

 

In Roman times, wedding gowns were yellow in colour and they wore a yellow veil that covered them from head to toe.  Other cultures have specific colours or embroidered costumes that they wore as their wedding dress—like the colour red worn in many parts of Asia.  European and British ancestors often wore pale pink, yellow or blue dresses. 

 

Traditionally, marriages were for political or social gain, and it was important to have the best wedding gown possible to show off the family status.  They tended to be the height of fashion, with the richest fabrics, and the boldest colours to make a statement.  Yards and yards of the finest materials—damask silk or velvet—and trimmed with furs, and gems were commonplace.  Those of the lower classes would emulate the higher classes by having a bit of rabbit fur to trim their dress, or by having long sleeves and thereby using more fabric. 

 

During the 17th century, wedding dresses became more brightly coloured and had more pattern to them.  Blue was a popular colour for many brides because in paintings, the Virgin Mary’s robe was always blue, and blue denotes constancy.  Traditionally, black, purple, and green were avoided because they were either mourning colours or considered unlucky. 

 

In the 18th century, for example, one description of a Quaker bride’s dress was a light blue brocade dress with matching high heeled shoes, a short blue bodice, a white satin stomacher embroidered in multicoloured threads, and a black hood lined with white silk.  The groom was dressed in a peach coloured cloth lined with quilted white silk. 

 

Wedding dresses and gowns tend to follow the latest styles, and in the early 1900’s, all wedding dresses were dresses—knee length in front, and a longer in the back.  It wasn’t until the 1940’s, that wedding dresses started to become wedding gowns, and the trend to full length dresses has continued to this day.

 

For a number of centuries, royalty in Britain wore silver.  Over time, the silver royal gowns were trimmed with white.  Queen Victoria changed this tradition by being married in a white wedding gown.  This started a trend of white wedding gowns that is still alive today. 

 

The tradition of wearing a silver wedding gown for so many centuries has continued in the tradition of wearing silver jewellery, and having silver handbags, and shoes with the white gown.  Silver and cream coloured wedding gowns are still traditional along with the more popular white wedding gown.

 

As we move into the 21st century, the traditional “white wedding” is slowly making way for more colour in the gowns the brides are choosing.    The length of wedding dresses has also changed in the last number of years.  With destination weddings becoming more and more popular, shorter wedding gowns are practical for beach wedding ceremonies, and we are seeing a resurgence in popularity for the shorter wedding dress. 

 

Today, brides are free to choose any style or colour of wedding dress they desire.  Some weddings are themed medieval or renaissance, and the dresses match the theme.  Some weddings are very modern, and the wedding dresses reflect that haute couture styling.  Those who grew up with and love the Disney influence in our culture, often opt for the ‘fairytale princess’ theme and their wedding gown and wedding decorations reflect that theme. 

 

No matter what colour you choose for your wedding gown, wear it with pride and style.  Plan your wedding to reflect your personal style, your taste, and your personality.   Whether you love tradition, or love the modern, there is the perfect wedding gown out there for you, and in the perfect colour. 

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