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Trends

At Simply Bridal, we’re always on the lookout for new and fresh dress trends. We’ve asked our designers to share the top five wedding dress trends that are making a splash right now. As new ideas develop, you’ll find details on the best trends right here.

Though weddings are steeped in tradition, the trend of the moment is personalization. A wedding allows you to expose and celebrate your identity, along with your fiancé’s. Everything from your venue to your cake toppers can provide an opportunity to share your story. You can even tell that story through your dress.

1. Get Shorty: In the world of fashion, the little black dress is iconic. Some brides are taking this look to the chapel. Short doesn’t mean tactless (though you should avoid the super-snug mini). Rather, the style is flirty, modern and youthful, and shows off your legs to boot.

2. Color Me Happy: Contrary to popular belief, brides do not have to wear white. (Finally!) Muted metallic colors are wildly popular among designers and brides. And don’t shy away from adding a splash of color to the bridal outfit: pink shoes or flecks of gold go far.

3. Intricate Detail: Dresses with a subtle dose of beadwork and lace are dominating the bridal runway. Detailed threads provide visual interest, and add a layer of luxury and splendor to the dress. Experiment with exquisite lace sleeves or a bead embroidered bodice.

4. The Big Time: Did you grow up dreaming about a fairytale wedding and a huge, princess gown? You’re in luck. Big is back, so don’t shy away from adding the oomph. Billowing A-Line and Ball Gown skirts are universally flattering; the wide skirt hides the hips.

5. Bed of Roses: Whether it’s small rosettes or large flower accents along the neckline, fabric flowers are back and big. The organic floral shapes are soft and feminine, and appeal to many earth-conscious brides. Consider a floral beaded neckline or draped floral sash.

So our beautiful brides!!!! what do you think?  Does this sound like the trends for 2012?  Let us know!

Flowers for weddings in Los Angeles

Este hotel es diferente a los demás en el área porque aquí hacemos nuestro mayor esfuerzo por mantener el equilibrio ecológico en la Laguna de Bacalar y el medio ambiente en general mediante la utilización de humedales que filtran el agua de desecho que va hacia el subsuelo, con baños de composta que reciclan las materias orgánicas y las convierten en abono para las plantas, una cocina equipada con trampa de grasas con digestores enzimáticos, así como el empleo exclusivo de energía solar y eólica para la generación de electricidad y el bombeo de agua.

Asimismo, en este lugar únicamente empleamos jabones y detergentes biodegradables, así como filtros solares y repelentes contra insectos que no dañen ni contaminen nuestro entorno.

Gran cuidado se tuvo en el trazo y planeación de nuestro centro turístico. Todas nuestras cabañas (solamente 8 y 2 suites) se incorporan perfectamente con la naturaleza circundante. También tratamos de usar, únicamente, productos naturales, como estructuras de madera y piedra con techos de zacate, ¡todo enmarcado con la mágica belleza de nuestra laguna de los siete colores!

Ofrecemos a nuestros huéspedes botes para tours, kayaks, veleros y equipo de snorkel para todas sus actividades acuáticas.

The public didn’t just open their hearts to Prince William and Kate Middleton this spring. They opened their wallets  $1.7 million raised for charity by the Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund.

William and Kate set up the fund so that anyone who wished to send them a wedding gift could instead donate to the couple’s chosen charities. In the end, the fund took in a grand total of £1,058,367 – or $1,706,828 – according to St. James’s Palace.

“Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted that these charities are able to benefit so positively from their special day,” said a statement from St. James.

“They would like to thank everyone who donated and contributed so generously to the charitable fund and for all the kindness and support shown to them throughout the wedding period.”

The funds included direct donations, as well as revenue raised from wedding-related projects. The latter included a donation by Decca Records from sales of the official Royal Wedding Album, and a donation made by Mario Testino’s office from sales of the photograph of the couple printed in the official wedding brochure.

The 26 charities that will benefit from the fund were grouped into particular areas: Changing Lives through Arts and Sport; Children Fulfilling Their Potential; Help and Care at Home; Support for Service Personnel and Their Families; and Conservation for Future Generations.

The funds will be distributed among the charities by the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry.

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Well with 28 years in the industry and having worked with thousands of vendors………….. the most important ingredient for your wedding is a complete design of what you envisio.  Put it in writing and structure it to be exactly what you want, draw it out, sketch it. Once that is done,  Hire the vendors that qualify to do these things.  Don’t hire friends, family, co-workers.  As much as they mean well and they love you.  This is one of the most important days of your life.  Make sure everyone unfolding your desing the day of has a clear picture of it and will do it!

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Hello Bride and Grooms,

I had to share this wedding blooper with you.  As a wedding planner, we always make sure to tell the court to have a good meal before the wedding and to stay  hydrated!  Sometimes, I guess even if you do that………. the sun and your clumsiness can take over……………….  enjoy!!! I’m sure you’ll want to watch it about three times because the first, you won’t believe what you just saw!

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