Pairing your neckline style with the proper accessory can add character to a gown, or even highlight a unique feature.

Sweetheart or Strapless: If you are wearing a strapless gown, why not focus on some great chandelier earrings instead. Wear clear crystal for a sleek look, or punch it up with a hint of color. Try picking a color from the flowers in your bouquet (but not from the designs on your gown — you don’t want to match too much). If you’re going for a flirty, fresh look, include two or three small fresh or silk flowers in your hair to add a soft, organic feel.

Knot Note: If your dress already has vintage flair, you could create an interesting contrast by taking a more modern approach with your jewels.

V-neck: Whether you opt for a pendant or choker, this style begs for decolletage decoration. A thin chain with a simple pendant is an elegant way to accessorize, while pearls (single- or double-stranded) shows classic charm. If you’re going for the dare-to-be-decadent look, a crystal choker with matching earrings could be the perfect combo.

Halter or Reverse Halter: Whether you wear your hair in a sleek bun or loose ponytail, dressing up your tresses is a great way to accessorize a halter gown. Headbands are a great way to add panache to your updo. But if headbands aren’t quite your style, try adding some sparkle to your hair with intricate crystal hairpins. If you’ve got a curly mane, five to seven hairpins is just right, while brides with thinner locks (or short hair) will get the same shine with two or three pins.

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Okay you found your wedding dress; now it’s time to accessorize. The first rule in wedding jewellery is never to overdo it. It’s tempting to load up on baubles and bling, but you don’t want all those precious metals to outshine you on the big day. Follow these four simple steps and you’ll look like royalty without looking like you’ve raided the queen’s closet.

Show your true colour:
Knowing what type of metal will work with your wedding gown’s shade of white is a good way to begin choosing your jewellery.

White Gown: Gold accessories may clash with this bright white hue. We suggest sticking to pearl and platinum.

Diamond-white Gown: This barely off-white colour works with gold and silver (and rose gold, and pearl — you get the idea).

Ivory Gown: This candlelight shade is a soft, light white, and some versions even have yellow undertones. You can adorn yourself with gold jewellery to highlight the creamy tint of the fabric.

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Mothers of Bride and Groom are often more concerned about details of the wedding coming up and how to organize the perfect wedding for their son or daughter so its only natural for emotions to run high during the planning of the wedding between two mothers. They always want to get involved in cooking, finding the right dress, cake and others.

At this stage they could become quite sensitive. The biggest tool in helping your mum in building a positive and lasting relationship with your In-law is communication during the wedding planning.

Encourage your mothers to get involved by letting your mother-in-law in early, about any special concerns you might have and if something is not working out for either mum, don’t just let things simmer, speak up and deal with the issue.

You have to be firm at times in making certain decisions like your wedding dress, wedding cake and sometimes cooking for the wedding.

As the lifestyle of your Mother-in-law could be way different from your mothers, endeavour to find a common ground. In all, the immediate families could come together and discuss who needs to do what in organising the wedding and what is expected of each one.

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The bachelor party is an event where the groom can be with the men who have had the greatest impact on his life; a meaningful night spent celebrating his decision to end his days as a bachelor. The main planning areas the host (usually the best man) will need to cover are as follows:

Setting. Today’s bachelor party steers clear of anything that could put the groom in a compromising position; the focus is on fun and male bonding. A club party, sporting event or a boys get-away are all great settings for a bachelor party. Talk to the groom about his preferences and timeline, and discuss costs with the groomsmen before you book any solid plans.

Guest List. A large group is fine, but make sure the guest list includes only people that are actually friends of the groom — not the friends of friends of friends of the groom. Get the list directly from the man of honor, and stick to it.
Timing. Be sure that the event is not the night before the wedding. A party during the week of the wedding can be overly taxing and should be avoided as well. Get the groom’s input, and plan to celebrate within a month of the wedding date.
Transportation. Assign designated drivers or hire a transportation service. Taxis are easy to arrange, and limos never go out of style. You can also rent a private bus to ferry large parties around for the evening.

When organizing a bachelor party, keep in mind that the men to be assembled will be present to celebrate the life of the soon-to-be married. Don’t push the groom to do something he isn’t comfortable doing, and don’t try to embarrass him — at least not more than a dozen times.

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The bride’s gown doesn’t have to be solid white, especially since colour accents are increasingly more available. A blue or red sash around the waist is striking and still very bridal.

The groom and his guys can also sport colour in their ties or on their cuff links. But colour will be most prominently displayed throughout the day in the bridesmaid dresses.

Some fervent folks might want to match the dresses to the invitation ribbons, the favour tags, and the bouquets but this is not the only way to define a style.

Mixing and matching dresses in varying shades — pink and orange, or pale green and yellow — can sometimes make a statement stronger than uniformity.

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There are different ways to trim the costs of your wedding ceremony without sacrificing style. From reserving a low-cost wedding ceremony site, to getting creative with décor, you can create your dream wedding and still stay within your budget.

Location. You can choose an outdoor location such as a botanical garden, a beach, or even a national park. You’ll often only pay the price of a permit, and the natural beauty of your surroundings precludes any additional decoration. You may also consider asking a close friend or family member to allow you the use of their beautiful home or garden as their wedding gift to you.

Décor. Potted trees strung with fairy lights are an ethereal alternative to flower arrangements, and can often be bought in your local area. Have your family members or your close friends transport them to the reception site. The Tables and Chairs can be properly arranged with the table clothes and table decor. Do-it-yourself aisle ribbons are easy to fashion out of wide ribbon or tulle available at craft stores, and silk flowers can be had for a fraction of the cost of fresh ones.

Accessories. Many craft stores sell plain ceremony accessories for extremely reasonable prices. Pick up a basic ring pillow, guest book, and then decorate them yourself with ribbon, beads, and fabric secured with a glue gun.

Flower Bouquet. Consider walking down the aisle holding a single rose, calla lily, or orchid (your bridesmaids can do the same). You can also replace the traditional bouquet with a meaningful token or heirloom, such as a family bible or rosary.

Whatever you decide, remember that the main focus of the wedding ceremony is you and your groom – not how much money you spent.

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Your wedding menu is very important for your day. You can personalize your wedding meal by serving solely local cuisine, or a certain specialty dish from your spouse side. You can decide to use a silver spoon service where you have the starters, main dish and desert instead of the now popular buffet.

As a lasting impression, pass around a personalized treat at the end of the night. Midnight snacks (anything from monogrammed mints to your favorite small chops) are becoming increasingly popular — keep the dance floor packed by having waiters pass around chocolate-chip cookies, or paper cones filled with “Nuts for Each Other” peanuts. Ending your wedding on a sugar-high note is the sweetest way to close out the night.

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A wedding dance is always something guests look out for. In order to make the most of your wedding dance, you need to find out how to make it look ‘you’.

We applaud anyone who has the courage to get out on that dance floor in front of a ton of people. But if you’re going to step out, consider taking a big step. Take the time to think about your song choice and go for one that really means something to the two of you. And don’t stop there!

Your wedding dance can be even more meaningful if you put a little tango into that two-step. Take dance lessons and have an instructor help you choreograph a totally unique first dance that’ll be a true showstopper.

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As you are planning your wedding, travel to and from the wedding venue is very essential.

While renting a limousine for your wedding definitely makes an occasion special, you can personalize your wedding wheels by leaving your ceremony or reception in a vehicle that speaks volumes about you as a couple.

It does not have to be the most expensive car. It can be decorated to your taste in a simple yet distinctive design. We know couples in certain part of the world that have driven on a bus, and hopped aboard decorated motorcycles.

Other ideas: scooter away on a super sleek mint green vespa (or even a blue one for your something blue); or say your final farewells from aboard a boat.

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One of our favorite ways to personalize a wedding: writing your own wedding vows. The promises you make to your loved one are the reason the wedding day is happening after all. That said, not all officiants or houses of worship allow couples to speak their own vows.

If you’re unable to pen your own promises, think about doing so in the wedding programs. You could write something together and have your words (whether they’re vows, a favorite poem, a quote, or an inside joke) printed onto the programs. It will great to hear what you think about wedding vows and how you are getting about writing one.

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