Does the idea of unwrapping dozens of useless kitchen-related doodads (think crock pots, punch bowls, and 1970s-style fondue sets) after your big day make you cringe? If so, a nontraditional wedding registry may be the perfect solution for you.
Of course your wedding guests have your best interest in mind when picking out a gift, but many people have outdated notions about what is appropriate for the occasion. In the past, kitchen gadgets and household items were considered ideal gifts because most newlyweds were young, just settling into their first home together, and just entering the workforce (read: broke).
These days, however, more and more couples are bucking tradition and moving in together before they are married. Couples that live together before they are married may have already filled their homes with everything they need. Other couples may have already established successful careers for themselves and don't want guests to feel obligated to bring expensive wedding gifts.
Give your wedding guests a push in the right direction by registering on a website that fits your lifestyle. Take a look at my top picks – one of them may just be the perfect fit for you.
I am 5'1.5". Yes, the half inch matters. When you're as short as me, you take all you can get. Just as I knew that a big fluffy ballgown was not right for my shorty frame, I have a pretty good feeling some veils will suit me better than others.
I've seen plenty of veil styles while perusing the wedding boards. There's the birdcage, the mantilla, the double layer, the single layer and the list goes on. And don't even get me started on all the trimmings and edge treatments available.
I haven't tried any of these yet, but could see myself in several of them. Of course it depends on how you'd wear your down – up, down, half each, curly, straight, wavy. Let's examine what veil might go best with each wedding style and hairstyle.
Photo by Laura Eaton Photography
My husband Robin and I were married on September 22, 2007. It was one of the most incredible days of my life, but I can't say it was exactly how we had always imagined it. It all started in spring of 2007, when I decided that the fashion design program I was enrolled in at FIT in Manhattan just wasn't for me. Robin was working as an engineer in Connecticut, and the plan was that we would get married once I finished school and got a job in New York. But when I left FIT and moved in with Robin ahead of schedule, we asked ourselves, what are we waiting for? So… we moved our wedding date up a year!
My own planning thus far has been fairly smooth.
Image from MichelleRoth.com
The first thing I got was my dress. You'll find that I'm less traditional in many ways and this is one of them. Sure, I tried on some dresses in store, but I only went to one salon. It was one of the most expensive in the area, so of course I was immediately turned off by the prices. I am Ms. 12k after all. What would I look buying a $4000 dress that took up a third of the budget? So anyway, I tried on a few gowns, but quickly realized that the only thing I'd get out of it was the style of dress I wanted to wear.
Mindy is the modest but still stylish bride who clings to a very traditional style. Let's examine her piece by piece.
I've recently become a huge fan of classic films of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Silver screen sirens like Jean Harlow, Rita Hayworth, and Marilyn Monroe just exude the sensuality and glamour of a bygone era. Your wedding is a once in a lifetime event, so you should feel like a star! You are sure to be the leading lady with a wedding inspired by old Hollywood glamour. Slinky silk, sparkling crystals, exotic feathers and luxurious fur in hues of champagne and gold make for a sumptuous feast for the eyes!
