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The Perfect Bridal Gowns For 5 Popular Wedding Themes

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Sometimes, a bride comes into our South Florida bridal salon with a theme for her wedding already in mind, and other times it's the style of the wedding dress that she falls in love with that ends up setting the theme. Some gowns simply exude a special aura that takes your thoughts to a particular place. It can be different for every person, but here are a few that Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches believes would work wonderfully for these types of weddings.   Fairy Tale More often than not, a bride with a love of all things romantic which begin with "Once upon a time..." and always end with "...happily ever after!" will desire a ball gown. This wedding dress looks as if a fairy godmother created it with a wave of her magic wand. The layers of organza in the skirt will make a lovely bride look as if she is floating down the aisle.  Rustic A classically romantic sweetheart neckline and luxurious lace make up an excellent dress to wear in a country-...

Be Prepared For Anything With A Wedding Day Emergency Kit

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We all hope that everything goes exactly as planned on the wedding day, but just in case something does happen to go wrong, having a wedding day emergency kit packed and ready can avoid letting that little mishap become a big problem. Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches has made a list of things that could come in handy.  The list is separated into categories, but many of the items can do double-duty, covering a variety of tasks. For example, clear nail polish is great for a shiny manicure touch-up, but it can also help to stop a run in hosiery. Hair spray works for that too, as well as keeping your hair in place.  Another example is the tape. It's a good thing to have on hand in case you need to fasten a wedding decoration, but it's also perfect for fixing the hem in a gentleman's pants when there is no time to sew. The more you toss into your kit, the more likely you will be ready for any possibility. Here are a few basics to definitely include: Fashion Items ...

Tips For Getting Your Wedding Dress Safely To A Destination Wedding

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Once you have your precious wedding dress in hand, you will do everything in your power to make sure that nothing happens to that wonderful garment. If you are getting married near your home, there isn't a lot of worry about anything happening to it en route to the wedding. If you will have to take your bridal gown on an airplane to get to a destination wedding, that can leave a lot of room for worry. Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches has a few helpful tips to make sure your wedding dress arrives safely with you at your destination. Don't take your eyes off of it! You bridal gown is most definitely an item that you do not want to pack away with your checked baggage. Keep it with you as a carry-on item. That is the only way to ensure that it will not get lost in transit and end up where you are not.  Once on the plane, most flight attendants will be happy to help you find a safe spot for your dress. Occasionally they can find room to hang it up. If there is space in the o...

5 Classy Bachelorette Party Ideas

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One of the pre-wedding parties that a bride gets to look forward to is her farewell-to-single-life bash.. the Bachelorette Party! Some women may not appreciate the crazy, bar-hopping night out that is generally portrayed in the movies, but a bachelorette party does not have to be like that if that's not your scene. Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches found 5 wonderful ideas for your send-off into married life that may be perfect for you and your friends.  Cooking Class Either find a restaurant that offers a private class with the head chef, or invite a personal chef to come to you. Spend the evening learning to cook a fancy dish together, and end the night by enjoying what you've learned.  Spa Day You've been doing a lot of preparation for your upcoming wedding, and it's very likely that you could use some relaxing time to de-stress. You and your girlfriends will all enjoy and appreciate a spa day. In fact, if you can find the time, make it a spa weekend. Mass...

Helpful Advice for the Indecisive Bride

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Some people know exactly what they want and have no trouble making a decision about it. Others worry excessively over the tiniest details, making it very difficult to decide on anything.  At Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches , we know that your wedding is important to you, but staying calm and enjoying the process is important too. Here is some advice to help put everything into perspective, ease the worry, and hopefully make the decision-making a little easier. Avoid conflicting opinions If you are already having a hard time deciding on which wedding dress is "the one," a fitting room full of people that can't agree on anything will only hinder the process. When you go shopping, only bring along 1-2 extremely honest friends to help you out, preferably ones that share your likes and style.  Bring in a fresh eye After a while, after looking at the numerous choices available to you, everything begins to blur together. When it gets overwhelming, take a break. S...

7 Tips for a Successful Bridal Gown Shopping Experience

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Our West Palm Beach bridal boutique is filled with a vast assortment of stunning wedding dresses. Finding the perfect one for your special day is an exciting experience, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Follow these 7 tips from Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches to make the entire process a lot easier and much more enjoyable. Make finding your dress a priority. There are many tasks to add to your wedding planning checklist. Finding your wedding dress should be near the top of that list. While it is possible, it is unlikely that you will fall immediately in love with the first dress you try on. You will want plenty of time to make the decision, plus the gown will need to be ordered to arrive with enough time to make any necessary alterations.  Schedule an appointment. Our South Florida bridal boutiqu e is a "by appointment only" store. The reason for this is that we want to give you the undivided attention that you deserve when you come in to shop with us. S...