Wednesday, December 30, 2015

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Wedding Dress Shopping

Buying a wedding dress is a once-in-a-lifetime event.  Since you don't do this all of the time, there are a few things about bridal gown shopping that you probably aren't aware of. Angelus Bridal & Formals has put together a list of common mistakes to avoid when you begin searching for your dream wedding dress.  Avoiding the mistakes that we have seen many brides make can help you to have a much easier, more successful shopping trip.  



1.  Procrastination


Putting off wedding dress shopping too long can really hurt your chances of getting the perfect dress in time for your wedding.  You may find it, but if you are shopping too close to the wedding date, there may not be time to order it and make any necessary alterations. The earlier you begin looking for your wedding gown, the sooner you can order it.  Aim for making the purchase at least 8 months before the wedding date.  This will leave plenty of time for alterations and accessory shopping.  

2.  Shopping hungry.


If you are lucky, that first dress that you try on will be "the one" and you're all done!  Most likely, that will not be the case.  Finding the perfect dress usually requires trying on many dresses until you find your style.  Make sure that you eat a light meal, and maybe even keep a snack in your purse, in case the shopping takes longer than you are expecting. Trying on dresses when your stomach is growling and you are weak from hunger is not a pleasant experience. 
 

3.  Only trying on one type of dress.


You should definitely look through magazines and "window shop" online a little before you go shopping, but keep an open mind.  Every style looks different on every body.  Something that you absolutely love in a photo may not look the same on you.  Also, something that you aren't terribly fond of on the hanger could look amazing once you put it on.  Be open to trying on a few different styles when you start out so that you can find the direction to keep looking.  

4.  Ignoring your consultant's opinion.


The dress consultant's at Angelus Bridal & Formals are experts when it comes to bridal fashion.  They are each trained to know what we have in stock, what looks good on different body shapes, and also to listen to your wants and needs.  Listening to your dress consultant could save you a lot of time wasted on the wrong dresses. 


5.  Keeping your opinion to yourself.


At the end of the day, the only opinion that truly matters is the brides!  You will be the one wearing the dress, so only you know which one is the right one.  A consultant is there to guide you, but if you don't like something that they have to say, speak up.  It won't hurt their feelings.  The same goes for anyone that is dress shopping with you.  Hopefully you only brought people whose opinion you trust, but it's not their dress, it's yours.  Don't be too shy or let someone push you around. 

6.  Buying a dress that doesn't fit you now.  


Many brides come in planning to lose weight before the wedding.  Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't.  The safest bet is to buy a dress that fits you comfortably at the size you are right now.  If you do lose weight, you should have plenty of time to have the gown altered.  It's a lot simpler to make a dress smaller than to make one bigger.  Ordering something that is too small for you could mean that you cannot wear that dress, forcing you to scramble at the last minute to find another.  

7.  Being surprised by a church's dress restrictions.


If you are getting married in a church, be aware that some have dress codes that you must follow.  It would be terrible to find out that your dream dress does not fall under the approved guidelines.  Knowing any restrictions before you begin shopping makes it much easier to work within them.  



Avoiding these seven commonly made mistakes will help to make your bridal dress shopping experience a happy one.  The best wedding dress store in South Florida is here to guide you through the entire process.  When you make an appointment to try on our wedding gowns, you are the center of attention.  The consultants at Angelus Bridal & Formals will do everything in our power to help you find that dream wedding dress.    




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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Stunning Fashions to Ring in the New Year

A New Year's Eve party is the perfect excuse to go searching for something fabulous to wear.  The best special occasion dress store in South Florida has an incredible variety of styles to choose from.  No matter what your personal style is, we have something perfect for you at Angelus Bridal & Formals.  

CLASSIC

No lady's closet can have too many little black dresses.  They seem to be the perfect look for nearly any occasion.  You can add a little bling with jewelry or a belt, or switch it up a bit and choose a black dress with an accent color.  Black also looks fantastic amidst New Year's Eve confetti and streamers.      





FUN & FLIRTY

If you want to dance the night away and have all eyes on you, go for a bold color or a flirty 2-piece ensemble.  Another amazing look is a sheer, floor-length skirt with a short little number underneath.  A bit of flare to the skirt looks incredible on the dance floor.    





GLAMOROUS

This look is still a wonderful way to be the center of attention.  An evening gown with some shimmer to the fabric is a very festive way to celebrate the new year.  A full, flowing skirt in a bold color is a very dramatic way to show up at a celebration.  You will look like you stepped off of a red carpet and right into the party.   



If you are attending an event with music, make sure that you pick out shoes that are not only fabulous, but that you can both stand and dance in for hours.  A handbag small enough to not draw attention away from your dress but large enough to carry your basic essentials will be needed.  As for jewelry, if your evening gown is made up of a shimmery fabric, you can probably tone down your accessories.  If your dress is a little more understated or a solid color, pick out something shiny.  After all, New Year's Eve is all about ringing in a new year full of possibilities with a great big bang.  

The most beautiful special occasion dresses in Pompano Beach are waiting for you.  Give Angelus Bridal & Formals a call and make an appointment to try on a few of our exquisite dresses.  We look forward to getting to know you better when you come in so that we can point you in the direction of the perfect dress for both your style and personality.    





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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

3 Charities to Donate Your Wedding Dress To

Last week we wrote about 5 things to do with your bridal gown after the wedding.  The last of these tips was to donate your wedding gown to a charity or organization, but we felt that there was too much information to only mention it.  This week's blog from the most trusted bridal salon in South Florida goes into more details about the places that will accept your wedding dress and help you to pass along the joy that the dress gave you to someone else.



Angelus Bridal & Formals did a little bit of research, and we found 3 organizations that make sure that your bridal gown is put to good use after your wedding.  You can get more detailed information about each of these charities by clicking on the links for each below.     



Wish Upon A Wedding

This group was founded by a wedding planner that believes everyone deserves the chance to marry their soul mate, even if life has thrown tough challenges their way that might make planning a wedding difficult.  This nonprofit organization grants weddings and vow renewals for couples facing serious illness or a life-altering circumstance.  They are partnered with Brides for a Cause, who not only provides this group with wedding dresses, but also 50% of the proceeds from the donated dresses they sell on their own.  Chapters are currently located in only a few towns across the country, but they grant wishes in all 50 states.  


Brides Across America
Every year this group gives away over 2.000 wedding dresses to military brides.  Their mission is to inspire and express gratitude and appreciation for the service men and women serving in the armed forces.  Deployments, financial hardships, and other challenges that are unique to military families can make planning a dream wedding difficult.  Events are held 2 times a year, generally near Independence Day and Veteran's Day, to offer free dresses to qualifying military brides.    


Angel Gowns Florida
This ministry was created to make very special gowns for newborns who pass away in the hospital.  It may seem like a small comfort, but it means a great deal to the parents to have this special piece of clothing for family visitation and photographs to remember their child by.  The baby gowns are created from donated wedding dresses.  These are not for sale, but given as a gift to the grieving families.  If you choose to donate, you will receive a photo of the child's gown that is made from your donation.  

  


There are organizations all over the country that will accept gently used wedding dresses to brighten a woman's special day.  You should be able to find one close to you, no matter where you live.  The national organizations above can probably help you with your search too.

When you are ready to begin the search for your own special dress to get married in, start by making an appointment to try on the exquisite wedding dresses in our Pompano Beach store.  We will get to know you and your style so that we can offer you exactly what you are dreaming about.  Angelus Bridal & Formals has the bridal fashions to help make your wedding day perfect.  
  




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Thursday, December 10, 2015

5 Things To Do With Your Bridal Gown After the Wedding

Once you find your dream wedding dress at the best bridal gown store in South Florida, you will be counting down the days until you get to walk down the aisle in it.  You have been meticulously taking care of it up until that day, but what do you do with it after your wedding?  Once you get back from that honeymoon, it's time to make a decision.  Here are a few ideas from Angelus Bridal & Formals that may help you out.  



Get the wedding dress professionally cleaned.


First of all, do not wait too long to get your wedding dress cleaned.  Oils from your body and anything else that may have gotten on it could permanently stain the material if not taken care of quickly.  Bridal gowns are very delicate, and attempting to clean one yourself could damage the dress beyond repair.  Your best bet is to take it to a dry cleaner.  Find a professional that has experience with handling these types of dresses and knows exactly how to clean them to keep then looking like new.  

Once you get it back home from the cleaners, do not keep it in the plastic bag, and don't leave it on the hanger.  Plastic fumes can lead to yellowed material over time, and it will keep much better folded in a wedding chest rather than hanging up.  

Have it preserved.


If you really want to make sure that nothing will happen to ruin your bridal gown after the wedding, you can have it professionally preserved.  Once the dress is cleaned, they will package it in an acid-free, archival box that keeps it from staining or deteriorating.  You will want it to look just like it did on your wedding day if your daughter also wears it down the aisle someday.  

Turn it into a keepsake.


A creative seamstress can create all kinds of wonderful things out of your wedding dress. You can also find lots of interesting ideas if you search online through sites like Pinterest. Some really great ideas include:

  • A christening gown or bassinet cover for your future child.
  • A quilt.
  • A Christmas tree skirt.
  • Throw pillows for your home.
  • A covered photo album.  

Wear it again.


If you are able to retain your wedding day shape, re-wearing your wedding gown on a special anniversary down the road can be a fun way to re-live that special memory.  If you love the dress so much that you don't want to wait that long, let a seamstress turn it into a stunning cocktail dress or evening gown to be worn right away.  It can be left in the original color or dyed your favorite shade.
  

Donate it.


If you would like to pass along the love that is attached to your beautiful wedding dress to someone else, you can donate it.  There are many charities that collect bridal gowns for women that are not able, for one reason or another, to afford one of their own.  Some charities also re-sell the dresses to raise funds for their particular cause.  In next week's blog, we will feature a few of these wonderful organizations that accept donations.  


Your favorite bridal salon in Pompano Beach can help you find your dream dress before the wedding, and hopefully this blog has given you a bit of inspiration for what to do with it after. This subject really is worth putting some thought into.  Whether you keep it in the family in some way or pass it on, doing something with your wedding gown will help it to live on beyond photographs.  

  



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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Popular Bridesmaid Dress Colors for 2016

Every year, Pantone announces their predictions for the most popular colors to be used for the next season.  The best bridesmaid dress store in Pompano Beach took a peek at the wedding colors trending for 2016.  Ten colors were picked as the hot ones for this Spring, and Angelus Bridal & Formals matched up a few of the bridesmaid dresses that we are able to offer our beautiful bridal parties in similar tones.  

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As with every trend, it is only a suggestion.  You don't need to feel like you aren't hip or cool if you don't choose one of the colors above.  These are simply a starting point for your own inspiration to take flight.  
  

WARM COLORS

-Rose Quartz
This color fits in well with another predicted wedding trend: metallic accents.  A rose gold is very similar to this pink shade.  

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-Buttercup
This is the perfect color for anyone that loves bright yellow blooms.  It brings a cheery feel to a wedding.  

-Peach Echo
Peach Echo brings the warmth of the color orange, but in a much softer way.  

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-Fiesta
If your personality is bold and bright, then this is the color for you.  It seems to be the brightest color on this year's list

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COOL COLORS

-Serenity
This very delicate shade of blue is almost a gray.  Nearly neutral but with a hint of lovely color. 

-Snorkel Blue
This particular blue is nearly navy, but just a tad brighter.  It makes a wonderfully elegant statement at a wedding.  

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-Limpet Shell
A lovely pastel color, this one would be gorgeous in an outdoor setting.  

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-Green Flash
Nearly as bright as the Fiesta above, Green Flash is a marvelous color to choose if you want your girls to really stand out.  

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NEUTRAL COLORS

-Lilac Gray
A step above a simple gray, the touch of purple in this color makes it very intriguing. 

-Iced Coffee
This delightful light brown shade would look amazing alongside any of your favorite colors. If you dress your bridesmaids in this one, you can go in a numerous variety of directions with the rest of your decor.  

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You will find a lot more bridesmaid dresses in these colors and many more in our South Florida bridal salon.  The color choices for your wedding don't have to come from this list. The very best color palette for your special day is the one that puts a smile on your face.  If you aren't sure which color will do that, make an appointment to visit us at Angelus Bridal & Formals to look through our beautiful bridesmaid dresses and see what stands out for you.  





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