Wedding Gown 101: Digging Into The Details So You Can Better Visualize Your Dream Dress

August 19, 2022 / Posted by in Bride Style

What does your dream wedding dress look like?

You might have pinned a number of dresses that you like on Pinterest, or you might have saved photos from weddings on the blog. But if you meet with a designer to tell her all about your ideal wedding dress, do you know how to describe it?

We realized that many brides have an idea of what their dream wedding gown looks like but are not always able to articulate it in detail. Today’s article aims to help brides learn about all the details about weddings dresses so that when the time comes, they can perfectly elaborate on what kind of look they want for their special day. So, let’s begin with this quick wedding gown 101 refresh. Read on now.

 

Silhouette

The silhouette of a wedding gown refers to the shape of the gown. To better explain, imagine placing the dress against the light, what kind of shape will its shadow form? The shadow’s shape is the silhouette. Wedding gowns usually come in these silhouettes.

  • A-line: This silhouette is fitted at the top then flares out starting from the waist, forming a triangle or letter “A”, until it reaches the floor.

[Gown: Sennet Frères]

  • Ball Gown: A ball gown’s shape is like a bell–fitted and tight at the top with a big skirt that’s shaped like a bell. Many princess-inspired wedding dresses take this silhouette.

[Gown: Miss Bride Wedding Shop]

  • Mermaid: From the name, this silhouette is very much like a mermaid’s form. This silhouette is fitted from the top all the way until the knee area from which is flares like the tail of a mermaid. This is a crowd favorite because it hugs and accentuates a woman’s natural curves.

[Gowns: Petite White Bridal Shop]

  • Column: This silhouette is straight, sleek, and clean. Just like columns, this shape forms a straight line from top to bottom. Many modern looks take this silhouette.

[From: A Modern Love Story at The Murray / Gown: The Wedding Gown / Photos: ]

Straps and Sleeves

Wedding gowns can come with straps or sleeves. Straps usually wrap around the shoulders and help hold up the dress. They can be thick or thin, plain or embellished with lace, beads, and more.

[From: A Heartwarming Traditional Wedding at Harbour Grand Hotel / Gown: Hayley Paige from Run For The Dream / Photo: Chester Kher Creations]

Sleeves wrap around the shoulders or even up to the whole arm and also may or may mot be embellished. Sleeves come in many forms and styles. Here are some of them.

  • Cap Sleeves: Cap sleeves usually just wrap shoulders delicately.

[From: Hunt Down Your Dream Wedding Dress at These 7 Hong Kong Bridal Shops! / Gown: Belier Design Limited] Continue reading “Wedding Gown 101: Digging Into The Details So You Can Better Visualize Your Dream Dress”

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15 Elegant Hair-Down Wedding Looks for Brides

August 18, 2022 / Posted by in Makeup & Hair

Who wants to leave their hair down on their wedding day? If you have beautiful locks you need not hide your hair in an up-do on your wedding day. You can leave your hair down and show off your tresses! You can keep your hair sleek and straight with a simple accessory if you’re going for a modern look. On the other hand, big curls will best suit a romantic bridal look.

There are many other hair-down styles you can consider for your wedding day look! And to give you a head start, we rounded up some elegant looks from our partner vendors, Joman Wedding, Ms Makeup, Ringoworkshop Image, Carmen Tsang Makeup, CherrieZ Bonbon Makeup Workshop, and Wing Liz Makeup. Get inspiration from these 15 looks now!

Look by: Joman Wedding

Romantic big waves are filled with a gentle and sweet feeling, shares Joman Wedding. Add a headdress that is embellished, and a wavyhair-down look suddenly exudes the charm of a goddess.

Look by: Ms Makeup

Ms Makeup says you can achieve an extra elegant hair-down look with long curls or waves and an accent hairpiece. In this look, the hair is simply held back by a minimalist hair accessory–it looks effortless and chic.

Look by: Joman Wedding

If a bride’s hair is straight and obedient, keeping the looks sleek will be extra fashionable. The simpler and neater the hairstyle, the more youthful and stylish it will be, claims Joman Wedding.

Look by: Ringoworkshop Image

You can enhance any hair-down look with string-like hair delicately falling onto the face. Ringoworkshop Image says this look is romantic and works well with or without adding hair accessories.

Look by: CherrieZ Bonbon Makeup Workshop

Vintage looks also work well with the hair down. CherrieZ Bonbon Makeup Workshop made this romantic vintage look using big, voluminous curls and a fascinator.

Look by: Carmen Tsang Makeup

Putting your hair down on your wedding day is certainly a sweet, elegant, and stylish hairstyle. With different curling styles and accessories, you can pull off various unique styles for brides, advises Carmen Tsang Makeup.

Look by: Wing Liz Makeup

Wing Liz Makeup shows us that vintage-inspired curls be an elegant hair-down look not only for your wedding day, but for all kinds of events, too. This look has a sophisticated vibe to it and goes with about any type of gown design.

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十四個優雅新娘髮型推介

August 18, 2022 / Posted by in 化妝及髮型 Makeup and Hair, 化妝美容 Beauty

在大日子當天，相信每位新娘子都會想要一個優雅唯美的髮型吧？若你想突出你的漂亮秀髮，並且像一個公主般出場，或許你可以把頭髮放下來。喜歡充滿現代感造型的話，可以嘗試直髮配襯時尚頭飾。若偏好浪漫唯美造型，長波浪曲髮也不失為一個好選擇！

我們訪問了一眾本地新娘化妝師，包括 Joman Wedding, Ms Makeup, Ringoworkshop Image, Carmen Tsang Makeup,和 CherrieZ Bonbon Makeup Workshop，來為大家推介十四款唯美髮型！即參考以獲取新靈感吧！

造型: Joman Wedding

Joman Wedding：「浪漫長曲髮造型柔美甜蜜，讓你以氣質女神形象出場，仙氣飄飄！」

造型: Ms Makeup

長曲髮配襯復古頭飾，份外優雅動人。就如Ms Makeup 設計的這個造型一樣，簡潔高雅，讓人心醉。

造型: Joman Wedding

Joman Wedding 表示：「若新娘子擁有一把漂亮柔順的直髮，可以嘗試簡潔清新的髮型，充滿時尚活力。」

造型: Ringoworkshop Image

這個由Ringoworkshop Image設計的新娘髮型浪漫動人，不單配襯髮飾與否都同樣好看！

造型: CherrieZ Bonbon Makeup Workshop

CherrieZ Bonbon Makeup Workshop 塑造了這個浪漫復古造型，當中的大波浪捲髮別具個性，魅力滿分！

Carmen Tsang Makeup表示：「Hair down造型簡約之餘又充滿變化，既可甜美，也可優雅，亦可型格時尚；不同的捲度配上不同的飾物，也能展現出與別不同的感覺。」
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This Couple’s Neutral Outfits Complemented the Scenery at Their Outdoor Pre-wedding Shoot

August 17, 2022 / Posted by in Local Pre-Weddings

Today’s charming couple headed outdoors with their photographer, Mary Ann Art & Photography, for a casual engagement shoot. They picked several scenic locations that set the right mood for their photos. The first location looked like a secret location in the woods! The starring duo of this photoshoot, casually played around in casual looks that fit the laid back setting. The second location they chose was by a lake and this time, the soon-to-weds dressed in a classic gown and suit. And when dusk arrived, Hetiz and her partner switched attires once more and took romantic sunset shots an a deserted grassland. All their photos turned out to be stunning, not only because of the beautiful outdoor locations, but also because they chose classic looks that complemented all the colors of their surroundings. So, if you’re planning an outdoor pre-wedding shoot just like these two, consider outfits that will blend well with the locations you will be going to. Take it from these two! Scroll on and see just how the right attires can elevate outdoor photos.

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10 Classic Wedding Details That Never Go Out Of Style

August 16, 2022 / Posted by in Entertainment, Flowers, Makeup & Hair, Themes & Colors

When thinking about the details of your wedding, are you drawn to trendy ideas and the latest in thing, or in contrast, are looking for classic elements? Both options will work; it all depends on what kind of celebration you want to achieve. Some trendy wedding really make their mark precisely because the wedding details are undeniably memorable and unique. On the other hand, classic details can also turn a wedding into a timeless event.

Today’s blog feature is all about the latter: classic and timeless wedding details that will stand the test of time. We talked to some local vendors to ask them for elegant wedding details will make a lasting impression and stand the test of time. Here’s what they told us.

 

(1) Floral Arches and Roman Pillars

If you would like to pull off a classic and modern wedding, you must include elements that are everlasting, claims floral stylist Eucalyptus. When it comes to wedding decorations, use floral arches, roman pillars with flowers, floor flowers, etc. These natural elements are ethereal and will make your wedding timeless. If you still think that it’s too simple, you can increase the number of categories of the flowers to be used to add layers to your design.

(2) Instrumental Music

You may be fond of a lot of contemporary songs and there are also a lot of choices for wedding songs. However, the most iconic Wedding March is surely your best bet to create a romantic and timeless wedding atmosphere, shares Felice Studio, local live music band. Other classical music choices include Canon in D, and Bridal Chorus. Instrumental music combining the violin and cello can create a solemn vibe to your union.

(3) A Neutral Color Palette

You can never go wrong with neutral colors. Once Wedding Decoration, a decoration stylist since 2014, says that neutral colors are not only timeless, they’re also very chic. Whatever wedding venue end up with, neutral colors are easy to work with  and can be used to achieve all kinds of looks and feels–rustic, modern, and so on.

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