There are so many details that go into planning a wedding. Naturally, every bride wants to be sure that each of them is just perfect on her special day. Of course, no matter how carefully you plan, sometimes mishaps occur. The key is to take them in stride, and do not let them ruin your enjoyment of your wedding. Sometimes accidents just happen. At my wedding, the priest backed into a floral arrangement on the altar, knocking it over (fortunately, it did not knock him over!). Although, I could see it happen clearly from my position on the altar, I figured that since the priest was standing in front of the fallen display, no one else was likely to notice.

The only person who commented at all was the florist, who felt just terrible. I assured her that it was not her fault, and the whole thing was forgotten. However, if I had rushed over during the ceremony to fix the flowers, everyone would have noticed sometimes the best thing to do is nothing at all.

One thing that every bride worries about is tripping as she walks down the aisle. If you are worried about it, there are two things that you can do to avoid that embarrassing fate. Firstly, have your dress hemmed to be about a half inch off of the floor so that you do not catch your feet in it. It is quite alright if your shoes peep out a little as you walk ��” presumably they are quite fabulous, so why not give your guests a glimpse of them? The other thing, is to avoid using a runner for an outdoor ceremony. The fabric can conceal holes in the ground, causing the bride to loose her footing. I actually knew a bride who had this happen ��” fortunately, her father had a good grip on her arm, and prevented her from landing face first in the aisle.

There is only one thing more mortifying than falling flat on your face during the processional, and that is popping out of your dress. The popularity of strapless gowns has resulted in a rising number of brides accidentally baring it all to their wedding guests. This humiliating mishap usually took place when the bride lifted her arms over her head, either while dancing or tossing her bouquet. Something this embarrassing can only be handled by laughing at yourself (and maybe a glass of champagne). There is no chance that your guests will ever forget it, but at least they will be impressed with how well you took it. Making a scene will only make it ten times worse.

The strapless dress fiasco is entirely preventable, by the way. A good seamstress will not let you leave her shop until you have demonstrated that you can raise your arms without losing the top of your gown. If you fail the test, the bodice of your gown needs to fit more tightly (yes, even it it makes a little armpit bulge!). Double stick tape is not a secure substitute for a well fitting gown. If all else fails, have tiny spaghetti straps added to the dress. The last thing that you want is for pictures of your wedding to be circulating on the internet for strangers to laugh at!

Some wedding mishaps are the result of good intentions gone awry. Sometimes a bride’s family is so eager to contribute to her special day that they take on tasks that are beyond their abilities. The mother who attempts to make her daughter’s gown without the necessary skill is one example. One bride I knew had a sister in law who considered herself very crafty. She insisted on creating handmade wedding jewelry and a headpiece as a gift to the bride. When the bride finally got a look at the handmade wedding jewelry her sister in law had made, she was in tears. Although her sister in law’s heart was in the right place, her fabrication skills were terribly subpar. It was painful, but the bride had to very gently let her sister in law know that she would be wearing jewelry made created by a professional.

Certainly, a bride should do everything in her power to make her wedding a smooth operation. However, when little glitches arise, the best thing to do is let it roll off your back. Some of the things that go wrong are so minor that nobody but the bride will notice, unless she pitches a fit about it. In the end, everyone will forget about your wedding mishaps, but they will always remember if the bride conducted herself graciously or acted like a Bridezilla.

Planning your wedding can be an extremely stressful, but an absolutely rewarding and gratifying experience. Now that you have the perfect man and a gloriously fashionable wedding dress, you can start worrying about all the bridal accessories you need to complete your overall look. Although bridal magazines have a zillion items listed under “bridal accessories,” keep in mind that you only need to purchase the essentials or the items that are relevant to you.

No two weddings are ever truly and completely alike, and brides, too, have differing needs and varying wedding priorities. Heading to a bridal boutique without knowing the exact items you need for your wedding may lead to an expensive and mostly unnecessary shopping-spree.

To avoid unnecessary purchases while you search for your bridal accessories, we’re providing you with a list of some of the most common items and garments on almost every bride’s wedding accessory list.

Bridal Accessory Must-Haves

Bridal Shoes: Right after you pick the perfect dress shape and design, you have to find the perfect footwear to complement your wedding attire. Bridal shoes are arguably the most important item on your list of bridal accessories, unless you plan on going barefoot for your beach wedding.

Your choice of shoes can make or break your entire outfit. When picking out your bridal shoes, make sure your shoes match your dress. We’re not just talking about your shoe-color; we’re also referring to fabric and heel height.

Bridal Lingerie: You may be wearing white on the outside, but isn’t sexy red or black bridal lingerie under pristine and traditional clothing the perfect way to enhance excitement before your wedding night? Bridal lingerie come in many different designs, colors and styles. Pick bridal lingerie that provide enough wedding dress support, while still making you look and feel deliciously desirable.

Consider this the perfect wedding night surprise for your lucky husband.

Bridal Purse or Handbag: Bridal purses are different from those everyday handbags you carry to work. They contain a lot less makeup and absolutely no useless junk. Use your bridal purse or handbag to store your lipstick, an extra tampon and compact powder for emergencies and quick touch-ups.

If you’ve had your wedding dress custom made, you can ask your seamstress to create a bridal purse from your gown’s extra fabric.

For more appeal, you can have your tiny bridal purse or handbag personalized with the date of your wedding, your name and your groom’s name embroidered on the fabric.

Wedding Money Bags: Although your bridal purse can act as an efficient wedding money bag, you could purchase a separate bag to store all the money given to you during the Dollar Dance.

Money bags come in different styles and designs. Satin money bags are extremely popular with modern brides. If you’re going for a wedding money bag with detailing, just make sure the bag complements your entire outfit.

Hair Ornaments or Headpiece: Whether you’re wearing a veil or leaving your head bare, wedding hair ornaments and headpieces can be the perfect way to add some sparkle to your appearance and to emphasize a particularly ornate and intricate wedding hairstyle.

Go for hair pins, tiaras or even a lovely hat; just make sure your headpiece won’t overpower your delicate features and your bridal attire.

Jewelry: There are some rules you need to follow when it comes to bridal or wedding jewelry. The first rule is to go for simple jewelry when wearing highly-embellished gowns or veils.

Next, wear sparkling and intricate jewelry with simple gowns to add glitter and sparkle to your outfit.

Lastly, make sure your jewelry choice matches your wedding band and the rest of your attire; this includes metal and jewelry color.

Petticoats: If you’re wearing a sleek gown, then you certainly won’t need a petticoat. The petticoat, also known as the underskirt, helps your gown retain its proper shape. The petticoat is a must if you’re wearing an A-Line wedding dress or a ball gown.

There are some wedding dresses with built-in petticoats to help a dress retain its original shape. To avoid making a useless purchase, consult your seamstress or the bridal boutique owner over whether you’ll need a petticoat for your gown or not.

Wedding Bouquet: Definitely one of the most important bridal accessories you’ll need, the wedding bouquet refers to the flowers you carry while you walk down the aisle. Although you can always forgo having a bouquet of precious blooms, consider how your wedding bouquet can be the perfect way to introduce color to your otherwise drab and dull outfit.

Wedding Garter: Whether you’re going for a traditional wedding or not, the wedding garter is the perfect way to add “something blue” to your outfit inconspicuously. Remember, the wedding garter is hidden underneath the voluminous fabric of your gown only to be revealed during the garter toss at the wedding reception.

Your wedding garter need not be completely blue, in fact, some blue accents or a blue ribbon will do.

Wedding Gloves: Wedding gloves are a great way to keep your fingers warm during winter weddings. Whether you’re being traditional and demure or you’re simply channeling old world glamor with your satin opera gloves, these gloves are a perfectly elegant addition to any formal wedding dress.

Wedding Handkerchiefs: Whether you’re buying embroidered and fancy wedding handkerchiefs as souvenirs for the guests, or you’re heading down the aisle carrying a lacy handkerchief to wipe away your tears of joy, you’ll find numerous designs of intricate and lovely wedding handkerchiefs in bridal boutiques and online stores.

Wedding Tiara: Feel and look like the princess bride you truly are with a lovely wedding tiara sitting atop your head. Wedding tiaras come in many different colors and designs. Consider jewelry metal color and gown embellishments when picking out your wedding tiara.

Wedding Veil: A traditional wedding is not complete without the wedding veil. Wedding veils come in different designs and lengths. Some wedding veils have intricate and heavy embroidery that is perfect for simple and unadorned wedding gowns.

If you’re wearing a lavish wedding gown, refrain from purchasing a heavily embellished wedding veil since a long veil will cover the entire back and train of your dress.

Choose your bridal accessories wisely and keep your budget in mind as you make your bridal accessory purchases. These accessories need not be designer or extremely costly; after all, you’ll be using these accessories for this one special occasion.

Whether the wedding you are planning with your beloved is not your first one, or you are marrying someone who has been divorced, there is a chance that there will be children from your first marriage present. This can present a bit of awkwardness insofar as there is no real prescribed method for wedding ceremonies that involved blended families. This can actually be something of a blessing, however, due to the fact that now you can write the traditions yourself! If you are planning a wedding, there are definitely ways to go about including the children from former marriages.

The first thing to do is to make sure that the wedding is not a complete and total surprise for your children; they should be told as soon as you are sure and you should take the time to speak with them about it. Children are a lot more aware than most adults think, and simply being honest and upfront with them can go a long way. Make it very clear that they don’t get a vote, but that their happiness is very important to you. For the most part, the thing that will make children the happiest is seeing their parents happy. Involve your children in the wedding planning from the very beginning.

When large changes are happening, children can feel very helpless and nervous. If the child is not included in planning, in some cases this can result in problems all across the board. If you are addressing invitations, for instance, have them help put on the stamps or seal them. Including them is a great way to make them realize that they are not powerless and that they have a hand in the way things are going to happen. This is also a good way to connect and to make sure that they feel that they can talk to you. While it’s typical that children take up roles like flower girls or ring bearers, there are actually quite a few different roles that children can play on the big day.

Take a good look at what your children are capable of and see what they are willing to do to help. You’ll be surprised how often your children are willing to step up and help out. There are many different things that they can do to help, both during the ceremony and at the reception. Perhaps they are interested in passing out wedding favors, or maybe, if they’re older, they can help usher people to their seats. One nice touch is to let your children be the first to sign your wedding guest book. This lets them know that you value their attendance and want to hear their good wishes. Take some time to explain this tradition, and tell them about how you are all starting a new part of your lives.

Working a blended family into your wedding day is far from being a nightmare; use this opportunity to let your new family work together and grow together, even as it is getting started.

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