Angelus Bridal and Formal: wedding fun facts

Thursday, June 23, 2016

9 Wedding Dress Fun Facts You May Not Know

It's no big surprise that we love learning everything that there is to know about wedding dresses at our South Florida Bridal Salon. When you are surrounded by so many gorgeous gowns every day, it's an easy topic to talk about. There are lots and lots of fun facts out there, and today Angelus Bridal & Formals has 9 to share that may be news to you.

1. Wedding magazines are still something you are bound to find somewhere in the home of a newly engaged woman, but it is no longer the first place to turn for researching the perfect wedding dress. Today, over half of the future brides look for gowns online, beginning with sites like Pinterest for inspiration. Of course, there is no substitute for making an appointment and trying your favorites on.

2. Veils add beauty to any wedding gown, but did you know that they originally were worn to serve a purpose? Greek and Roman brides wore veils to keep evil spirits at bay. Back in the day of arranged marriages, veils hid the bride from her future groom until after the ceremony to avoid any second thoughts.

3. If you fall in love with more than one dress, it is perfectly acceptable, and lots of fun, to make a wardrobe change during the evenings festivities. About 20% of brides wear a completely new dress for dancing at the reception. Another option to switch up your look a bit is to simply change your headpiece or jewelry to reinvent your ceremony look.

4. It can be difficult to find undergarments that are both comfortable and still do their job under some wedding dresses. Not only do we carry the perfect one here, but our owner created it! Angelus Bridal's very own Coco Abadi saw a need for a better bra in the industry, leading him to patent the Flattering Me Bra. It offers real support, natural cleavage, and most importantly, comfort.

5. A bride is free to wear any color bridal gown that she wants to on her wedding day, but white still seems to be the number one choice. This color became traditional in 1840 when Queen Victoria got married in white. Before then, women simply wore their best dress, which rarely was white.

6. When Grace Kelly became a princess by marrying Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956, she wore a bridal gown made with 125-year-old lace.

7. In India, women wear gowns in bright colors like red, which are often covered with intricate designs and details. Rather than veils, they wear saris to cover their heads.

8. If you are afraid of spiders, be brave if you see one on your wedding day. It is said to bring good luck when its found on your wedding dress.

9. The most expensive bridal gown was designed by Renee Strauss and master jeweler Martin Katz and covered in 150 carats of diamonds! The price tag on it was $12 million. Our Pompano Beach wedding dress store is filled with the finest and most trendy wedding fashions, all made with top quality fabrics and materials, but available the the lowest possible prices.

When you shop at Angelus Bridal & Formals, we will listen to your wants, needs, and wishes to help you find that dream wedding dress that you are searching for. We carry a wide variety of styles, colors, sizes, and price points for you to choose from. Come in soon and see for yourself.

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Friday, February 12, 2016

14 Fun Facts for National Weddings Month

February is National Weddings Month, so the best wedding dress store in South Florida decided this was an excellent time to share a few fun wedding facts with everyone. This Sunday is Valentine's Day, so "14" seemed like a lovely number to shoot for. We may be a bit partial to the more fashionable facts here at Angelus Bridal & Formals, but there are some other subjects tossed in there too.

1. Before 1840, brides simply wore their best dress to get married in. Queen Victoria's wedding gown began the Western world's trend of brides wearing white.

2. This wasn't a new trend for Japan. Their brides traditionally wore white already. Then they often would change to a colored dress, usually red, at some point during the festivities.

3. Brides in Asia are known to wear a robe with cranes embroidered on it. These symbolize fidelity for the length of the marriage.

4. The tradition of wearing a veil with your bridal gown came about in ancient Greek and Roman times because they believed that it protected the bride from evil spirits.

5. The very first diamond engagement ring was commissioned by Archduke Maximillian of Austria in 1477 for Mary of Burgundy.

6. A sapphire in a wedding ring represents marital happiness.

7. An aquamarine ring is symbolic of marital harmony and said to ensure a long, happy marriage.

8. The reason that the "ring finger" on your left hand was chosen to place your engagement and wedding rings on is because it was once believed that the vein in that particular finger led directly to your heart.

9. In Sweden, a bride places a silver coin from her father and a gold coin from her mother in each shoe. This is said to ensure that she will never do without.

10. If you choose to wear gloves as part of your wedding attire, take a tip from Greek culture and tuck a sugar cube into it. This will sweeten your union.

11. Beware if you are wishing for good luck on your wedding day from an Egyptian woman. They pinch the bride to give her good luck!

12. The wedding cake tradition stems from ancient Romans breaking a loaf of bread over the bride's head for fertility. Hopefully your groom knows you well enough to know if it's okay to "smash" the cake at you, or wisely skip doing that.

13. The word "honeymoon" originated from an ancient Norse tradition. Couples would go into hiding after the wedding and a member of their family would bring them a cup of honey wine for 30 days (or one moon.)

14. The two busiest days for wedding ceremonies in Las Vegas are the upcoming Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve.

Lots of engagements are inspired this time of year due to Valentine's Day. If you are one of the lucky ladies that find yourself the recipient of this incredible gift, you will want to give Angelus Bridal & Formals a call soon to make your shopping appointment. We will help you find the best wedding dress in South Florida to accentuate your beauty and style.