A Ravello gown combines the passion of Spanish Baroque with the refinement of cool art deco. Long, sensual bodice lines and dramatic cuts create an aura as mysterious as love itself. The gowns are rich with exquisite materials. Moving away from the satins all too common in prêt-a-porter bridal; Ravello uses textured fabrics such as [...]
A man and a woman are meant to be a couple blessed with love and affection. the love they share is the most precious thing ever. the affection they have in maintaining the relationship is a thing which complete it all. To appreciate the love exists between them and bind them in an agreed commitment [...]
In spite of our increasingly casual society, weddings remain steeped in etiquette and tradition. Shaw, a wedding and special events planner, presents a very formal set of rules for the wedding couple and guests, covering the engagement period, money handling, planning, attendants, guests, correspondents, and parties. Chapters includes an easy-to-read Q&A section along with a [...]
You’ve picked a date, booked the church, and finalized the invitation list. You’ve even found the perfect dress. But how can you ensure that your wedding is one you and your guests will remem ber for years to come? As wedding expert Maria McBride-Mellinger explains, it’s all in the details. In The Perfect Wedding Details, [...]
How many times has the instant that a wedding turned magical taken you by surprise? Was it the disarmingly accurate rehearsal dinner toast or the brides knowing glance during the exchange of rings? Was it the vow that could only have been written by that particular man about this special woman or the significance of [...]
As this massive guide shows, anti-clutter expert Walsh’s expertise extends well beyond closets and cabinets. The star of TLC’s Clean Sweep offers advice on how to organize your whole life, from education (“Plan Your Course of Study in College”) to finances (“Organize a Loan Application”) to social life (“Plan a Prom”). And while you may [...]
Remembrance of Things Past Kitchenware and linens arent the only gifts you take away from your wedding. From the engagement to the day-after brunch, youll accumulate a host of personal mementos youll want to hang onto as sweet souvenirs of your big day. Think of them as wedding favors for the bride and groom. We [...]
Where do wedding gowns go after theyve served their duty? For most newly wedded women, the answer is, in the back of the closet. Well, where else? Unless your wedding was the utmost in informality and your dress chosen for its reuse potential, the next time that beautiful ball gown is likely to be donned [...]
Becoming the Missus New brides choose to take their husbands names for a variety of reasons, and not all are bound up with tradition: they may just love the romance of it, prefer his last name to hers, want a symbolic start on a new life, choose to do it for their children, or simply [...]
Name That Bride Back in your grandmothers day, changing your name to that of your husbands was a nonissue. Maybe actresses and authors kept their maiden monikers to keep those names in the public eye, but the average woman happily relinquished her family name to become one with her hubby. In fact, it was not [...]
