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It is the time of engagement season, as a great number of people are getting on one knee and proposing to their significant other. Many will start planning a wedding, and several brides will be eager to start looking for their perfect, beautiful wedding dress.
According to the Washington Post, there are a number of new wedding fashion trends that people may want to look out for when they are attempting to find a gown. One trend is a high, thigh-baring slit that accompanies the elegant dress along with multiple layers and textures to bring uniqueness to the design.
In addition, many are coming up shortin regards to the hemline. These perky and simple dresses are what many brides who like to be a little more casual can appreciate. Those who are opting for elegance may be interested in long-sleeved and lace dresses, which are sure to be a wedding trend of the next year along with illusion necklines, consisting of a strapless dress with a lace covering, and sequined-embellished waist ribbons, the media outlet reports.
Every year Perfect Wedding Guide puts on two networking luncheons for the wedding professionals around the Albuquerque and Santa Fe area. Our upcoming luncheon will be at the Desert Greens Golf Course on January 11, 2012 from 11:30am-1pm. This luncheon will feature a bridal board, consisting of ten couples that have planned or are planning a wedding. Wedding vendors will have the chance to learn what is going through the couples minds when selecting wedding vendors for their wedding.
If you know of anyone that has planned or are planning a wedding and might be interested in participating in our bridal board, please have them contact Melanie at 505-797-2749 or melanie.martinez@pwg.com. For participating, these couples will receive gift bags filled with donations from multiple business around Albuquerque as well as a complimentary lunch at the luncheon.
If you are interested in attending our Luncheon as a wedding professional, please click here to download the rsvp form.
Photo Credit: The Photography Studio
Thank you to our following sponsors of our January 2012 luncheon:
Desert Greens Golf Course- venue
Garcia’s Tents- Linens
Just Love Songs- music
Bryan’s Photography- photography
Forever Folded- centerpieces
Differently Designed- invitations
King Mobile Music- sound system
Silver Swirl Studios- place cards
Bridal Elegance by Darlene is a wedding gown shop in Albuquerque that is known for great customer service and beautiful wedding gowns. They will be hosting a trunk show event featuring gowns by Maggie Sottero, Moonlight and Jasmine Bridal. Be sure to visit their store located on 4100 Menaul Blvd NE during on one of the dates below.
January 6th-8th Moonlight- In Store Fashion Show
January 27th-29th Jasmine Bridal – In Store Fashion Show
TBA- Maggie Sottero- In Store Fashion Show
*Fashion show will be held the Friday evening of every event*
For more information please call 505-830-2110 or visit Facebook.com @ Bridal Elegance by Darlene
Most can agree that they want their wedding day to be everything they ever wanted. Planning a wedding on a budget still allows a bride and groom to have the nuptials of their dreams, but it is important to remember what the budget is, as getting carried away can easily happen, according to The Globe and Mail.
The rule of thumb is to make a budget before anything else, and make sure that the bride and groom stick to it. Prioritize the big day, if a bride loves flowers but isn’t big on dessert, find a way to save a couple dollars here and there, the media outlet reports.
According to the Business Insider, it is equally important that guests of a wedding do not exceed their budget as well. In some instances, bridesmaids are able to say “no” to something that seems a bit to lavish, especially if it leaves a wallet quite thin. Guests can save a couple dollars by buying a gift with a group or only purchase a gift for one event – there is no need to get a separate little something for the wedding, bridal shower, bachelorette party and engagement party.
