The Big Day

Gazette Staff Writer

Make your wedding day sing.
After the date has been set, the flowers have been ordered, and the dress has been fitted, the focus of wedding planning turns to the more intricate details of the ceremony and reception -- especially music. But because of the sheer number of songs to choose from, the task of selecting the right wedding music -- and the right musicians -- can be overwhelming.

Making your own wedding dress.
Brides today have more choices than ever before when they are picking a wedding dress. Many of the old rules have been tossed out. For example, dresses aren't always white, they're not always big and poufy and they don't have to include trains that go on for miles. A bride can feel free to choose a wedding dress that fits her body type and personality.

Create one-of-a-kind wedding memories.
All brides- and grooms-to-be want to have wonderful lasting memories of their big day. And one way almost every couple commemorates their wedding is with a big album full of pictures of family and friends. But what about the couple that wants a different spin on the usual wedding mementos, something that will be a truly unique -- and modern -- reflection of the beginning of their married life?

Getting gorgeous like the stars.
When it comes to planning their wedding day, it's no surprise that women want to look their absolute best. According to a recent survey of women, looking fabulous was a top concern; beat out only by getting through the actual vows. However, the number one wedding day beauty fear is that they will look too much like their everyday selves, so it is easy to see why 61 percent want to have the look of a celebrity bride.

The most important thing is to have a good, trusting relationship with your florist. If the florist is unable to convey his/her ideas perhaps the bride should continue looking until she finds a florist she feels perfectly comfortable with.

Your dream wedding gown is within your reach.
Whether you're planning an intimate gathering for your very closest family and friends or a gala fit for royalty, you'll probably plan for months to achieve memories that will last forever. One of the most important parts of wedding planning is choosing your bridal gown. You've probably daydreamed about what you will wear, now it's just a matter of finding the ideal gown. Here are some tips to make the selection process easier:

Choosing those to make your day memorable.
You are spending thousands of dollars on your wedding -- for the dress, food, flowers, rings. But one detail that sometimes gets lost in the mix could be the most important and sometimes most overlooked part of your wedding -- choosing a photographer and videographer.

Who does what?
Here are some hints and tips for who does what before, during and after the wedding.

Not everyone's a size eight: Tips for the full-figured bride.
One of the hardest tasks for any bride is finding the right dress. There are so many options: short sleeves or long, beaded or plain, white or off-white, detachable train or just plain full length.

Back to basics.
Instead of paging through endless bridal magazines for the latest in trendy hairstyles or veils, a trip to the local video store will do the trick. But steer clear of the new releases -- head straight for the classics.

Wedding day makeup: Flawless and long-lasting.
Creating a makeup look for your wedding is challenging, because your makeup should withstand a day filled with more hugs, laughs, tears and photographs than any other in your life, but should also make you look your natural best.

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