…The Sit ti Pring BRIDE Wedding gowns tend to be all-season but certain details are hallmarks of spring. ■ BY BARBARA PASH R or spring 1991 bridal gowns, simple styling trans- lates into sensational looks. "Simplicity in gowns means more fabric interest — draping, cut and detail," says Martine Aerts- Niddam, fashion and beauty editor of Modern Bride magazine. "The focal point is the shape — of the dress itself, or of a detail like the sl...…
…ThSprtng BRIDE SILHOUETTE is a Southern look. There is an urban versus a rural look. West Coast brides tend to pick sexier gowns than East Coast brides." Reasons? Climate, life- style and age of the bride, she replies. Urban brides, who tend to be older, are more sophisticated in their tastes; rural, younger brides are more interested in the ornamented styles. The spring/sumer fashion forecast at Bride's magazine covers the bridal gown mar...…
…Opposite page: Form- fitting sheath gown by Ilissa Bridals has portrait neckline and long sleeves. Classic ballgown by Priscilla features V-neckline, basque bodice and fan-shaped pleated sleeves. an otherwise unadorned gown. The details may vary but the traditional full-skirted gown is still the preference of most brides. Now, how- ever, Mrs. Leonard observes, "they want to personalize their gowns. They'll wear an heirloom veil. Or, if they ...…
…47, ThSpnng BRIDE GLITZ seen, a few stand out in Mrs. Aerts- Niddam's mind. "I was surprised at how many mermaid and sheath gowns there are on the market," she says. (The mermaid is basically a sheath gown with a flounce at the bottom.) "The long A-line gown is coming on strong — it's got a close- to-the-body top, then the skirt falls away from the body. I saw it in all-over lace. And the empire look is being done in tafetta, tulle and silk...…
…Opposite page: Gown by Ilissa Bridals is heavily ornamented with sequins, beads and cutwork. Sash and silk flowers are the only decorations on Michele Piccione Designer Collection gown. Boulevard Bridal. Today's Bride and Sue Gordon Bridal Shop, notes that many brides this season are looking for the traditional styles in white and ivory while the pastel dresses have tapered off. "The portrait neckline with an emphasis on shoulders and an ope...…
…TSprIng BRIDE SLEEVES There will still be everything from hats to headbands, but all will have an extra touch of glamour. Look for: Decorative veiling sprinkled with tiny silk flowers, bows or pearls; made of heirloom lace; edged in lace or ribbon; with novelty touches like gold stars woven into tulle. Headbands covered with pearl, crystal and chiffon braids; headbands with a porcelain effect; pale silk floral headbands. Regal headpieces li...…
…Opposite page: A Galina gown's short, exaggerated puffed sleeves are inset with silk flowers. Venise lace scallop banding accents the three-fourth length sleeves and neckline of a Christos gown. are choosing shorter veil. "If they are wearing the longer veil, it's because Mom wants it. They usually detach it for the ceremony," says Ms. Mitchell. For contemporary gowns, Ms. Mitchell observes that this season the brides are choosing conservati...…
…rhSprtng BRIDE 7 iv.x.,Tr, Gloves — Wrist-length gloves are back. The newest gloves have cuffed edges, or are decorated with such detail work as fagoting or embroidery. Shoes — Ballet flats are embel- lished with trimmings like embroidery, beading, big bows and/or tassels. High heels are made of textured fab- rics like all-over lace, embroidery, faille and raw silk. Handbags — Obviously, the bride is not going to carry a handbag down the a...…
…makeup artist can balance the contouring and color combinations that work best for photographs. On the other hand, we do a lot of contouring and defining with colors. You have to pick colors that show up in photographs. Most hair salons in town will allow brides to bring in their headpieces to work out a complimentary hair style. Brides should try this at least a month before the wedding, so there are no surprises. Bridesmaids & Moms Accordi...…
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…SHIP SHAPE ■ BY MELINDA GREENBERG There's a cruise to suit every honeymoon As this sumptuous buffet illustrates, eating is a major pasttime aboard cruise ships. Royal Caribbean is one of the cruises lines recommended by travel agents for honeymooners. . fter months of planning a wedding, dealing with photographers, caterers, florists, musicians and mothers, the bride and groom need more than just a honeymoon. They need a VACATION, a spe...…
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…Pastry chef Kevin Pavlind s wedding cakes are a work of art. ■ BY CARLA JEAN SCHWARTZ Pastry chef Kevin Pavlina is breaking new ground with his breath-taking cakes. (Below) Wedding cake photo by Gorback. hen Marie Antoinette said, "Let them eat cake" as a punishment to the French people, she never dreamed of the fantasy cakes that are now available for weddings. Today, wedding cakes are beautiful to look at, delicious to eat and labors of ...…
…with scrolls on frosted layers. The Australian method is a rolled technique using string embroidery for creating leaves, flowers, emblems and other delicate designs. A third style is the Nirvana, where there is an interior cake with an outer shell with what appears to be cut-out arched windows. On an intricate cake, Mr. Pavlina has spent over 100 hours to create the final product. He has sculpted antique hand fans, sportscars, masks, corpor- a...…
…Cake Artist A TIME REMEMBERED prospective brides and grooms about ordering a wedding cake: • Always taste the cake. • Bring pictures to the caterer of the cakes you like. • Bring color swatches of your dress if you are following a definite color scheme. There are many creative wedding cakes with a rich flavor on the local scene as well. The size of the cake depends on the number of guests, the spaciousness of the room, and if the couple is u...…
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…AIL ■ BY ORLANDO RAMIREZ Photo courtesy After Six Formalwear. There are certain rules to follow when picking out your tux. f you're like most guys, the only time you put on a tux is when you go to a prom or take part in a wedding. So when your betrothed starts talking tuxes, it's time to find out what is available. Remember — even though you may only wear the outfit for one day, the photos and videos last forever and will haunt you for the...…
…SUITING UP Unless you're someone who has a reason to own a tux — like having season tickets to the opera or being a waiter — you'll have to rent your formalwear. Ask around to see who has had good or bad experiences with partic- ular shops. The chains or larger for- malwear shops will have a larger selection, but the smaller shops might be able to provide more personal attention when it comes to fittings. Expect to ask your groomsmen to pay b...…
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…Ship Shape Continued from Page 42 honeymooners a unique discount package. With special certificates available from a travel agent, couples will be sent an affidavit that must be filled out and notarized to prove that the couple is, in fact, getting married. Then, the couple will be entitled to pay full price for the first passenger, and half price for the second. If the Royal Caribbean and Princess lines are beyond your budget, Carni- val of...…
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…■ f Oprah or Phil ever decide BY JANE WHITNEY to raise America's conscious- ness on the subject of Pre- Wedding Syndrome, I'm ready to tell the real story. Anyone who survives plan- ning a wedding with her sense of humor intact and new spouse in tow could take a respectable crack at negotiating peace in the Middle East. First you should know that I was thrilled to be getting married last spring. 7 After all, at my n5?... Oh NO) napk ■ age I h...…
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…Bridal Blues ONCE UPON A TIME WEDDING PARTIES WERE HELD IN THE SAME OLD PLACES. NOW YOU'RE HAVING THEM IN THE WIDE OPEN SPACES. That is if you're having your party at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Southfield. • Like our Magnificent Atrium Setting • Three Deluxe Banquet Rooms • A Grand Ballroom for larger parties Receive a complimentary honeymoon suite for the bride & groom when you book your party with us (minimum 50 guests) For further ...…
…■ BY CAROL SORGEN hey've become engaged and you want to help them celebrate. Tradi- that tionally, means engage- ment parties and bridal showers but today's festivities are anything but traditional. Years ago, an engagement party, usually given by the bride-to-be's family, was considered a formal an- nouncement of the couple's intention to wed. But, says Dee Dee Hoffman of Party Design, a planning service in Farmington Hills, "We don't see as...…
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…IRONING OUT THE Art By Jim Paterson 113 lanning a wedding under ideal circumstances is dif- ficult enough. Even if your family and your groom's family are the best of friends, there may be disagreements. Your mother wants fish for the main course. You want chicken. And your future mother-in-law wants beef. These kinds of problems crop up all the time and are worked out amicably. But to make the situation more interesting, let's suppose anot...…
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