Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Thoughtful Ways To Thank Everyone In Your Wedding

It's Thanksgiving week, which has us thinking about all of the things that we are thankful for. When you are planning a wedding, there are a lot of people that pitch in to make it into the celebration you have always dreamed about. Venus Bridal has come up with a few creative ideas for you to show all of those people how very thankful you are to them. 



Wedding Party
More than likely, this is the core group that is always there for you through the entire process. Your wedding party is made up of your closest family and friends, and they want to see you happy on your big day. For all of the time, errand-running, fittings, late-night phone calls, and more that they have given to you, here are a few great ideas for telling them "Thank you!"

  • Throw a party before the wedding so that the bridesmaids and groomsmen can get to know each other. It's like a pre-thank you before everything gets started. 
  • Throw a party after the big day for the entire wedding party. Use it to honor them for all the hard work they put into your celebration. 
  • Treat them by picking up the tab for a wedding-related item. This will depend on your budget, and can be anything from jewelry to wear at the wedding, to their hotel stay, to their tuxedo rental or dress. 
  • While you've got access to a professional photographer, and everyone is looking their beautful best, arrange for the members of your wedding party to have a few shots taken of their own family. Don't forget those special shots of you with them too. 
  • Make their gift something both useful and memorable. It can be anything that you know they will use regularly after the wedding day. Also, have it personalizd in a way that they will think back to your ceremony and reception every time that they use it. These gifts don't have to be the same for each person. Customize them to each one's special likes.  

Parents
These are the people that not only have been there for you during the wedding planning, but also your entire life. They helped to make you into the person you are today, the person your soon-to-be-spouse fell in love with. The following items are a great way to thank them.

  • Rather than a short thank you note, jot down all the happy memories that you have with your parents in a notebook. The final entry can be all about how important they were on your wedding day, and the ways you and your spouse plan to cherish them in the future. 
  • Take the time to not only get full family photos, but also special shots of you alone with each parent. You can find a specially engraved frame to present the picture to them in.
  • If you know there will be a few tears shed on your wedding day, a handkerchief with an embroidered saying or thank you is a lovely gift to give both moms and dads.
  • Say thank you publicly by writing a special dedication to them in your wedding program. It will be even better if it's a surprise when they sit down and read it along with everyone else. (This may be the reason they will need that handkerchief!) 

Vendors
Professionals don't necessarily expect a thank you. After all, you are paying them for their services. When you have a wedding vendor that goes above and beyond what is expected of them, you may want to give them a little something extra. Tips are always appreciated, but the following things are touching gestures. 

  • Pleasant reviews are always the very best thank you that a vendor can receive. It helps to boost their business by letting other brides know what a great job they are capable of. (It's especially nice when you share a wedding photo with the review!)
  • Include a picture of you with them or the work they provided in a hand written thank you note. 
  • Surprise them with a gift basket at their office after the successful wedding. 

Your Spouse
Wedding planning can be a long and stressful process. Sometimes it can take a toll on the relationship, even though you are planning for the event that will join your lives together. Once everything is over, make a special effort to do something extra nice, just for the two of you.

  • Have a secret photo taken especially for them. If you are extremely sneaky, hold up a sign with a speical note for them behind their back during a wedding photo of the two of you embracing. Budior photos are also an exciting suprise for your groom. 
  • If you won't be taking a honeymoon right away, arrange for a short overnight trip someplace quiet and romantic. Even if it's in your hometown, it's always nice to get out of the house and away from day-to-day tasks and worries. 
  • Just like we mentioned for your parents, gift your spouse with a notebook full of all the happy memories that you have made together. Include photographs too.
  • Give them a calendar marked with a date night every week (or at least every month) for your first year of marriage. If you've had enough time to plan ahead, also include a packet describing the date or holding items for that date, like concert tickets or restaurant reservations.
  • Make a vow to say both "Thank you" and "I love you" every single day of your marriage, in both words and gestures.  


Thank you for taking the time to read today's blog. All of us at Venus Bridal hope that our weekly writings are helpful in a variety of ways, from helping you find the most beatuiful bridal gowns and other wedding fashions to different aspects of the wedding planning and beyond. 

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Friday, November 18, 2016

Tips To Help You Find The Perfect Wedding Rings

Your beautiful wedding dress is not the only important fashion decision that you have to make for your wedding day. While you will only be wearing your elegant bridal gown for one day, the wedding rings that you and your groom choose will be worn every day for the rest of your happily ever after. Venus Bridal has a few tips to share with you so that you find exactly what you want. 



Make It A Joint Decision
Even if your gentleman is letting you make the majority of the wedding planning decisions, choosing wedding rings is a wonderful task for you to work together on. It always looks lovely when a couple wears wedding bands that complement each other. Begin your search at the jeweler where the engagment ring was purchased, because many jewelers offer special pricing for repeat customers. 

Set A Price Range
Just like with the wedding, over-spending now can lead to bad feelings later on. Paying more than you can comfortably afford will result in debt long after the wedding. The suggested price range to spend on an engagement ring is about 2-month's salary, and about 1-month's salary for the bands. 

If you have planned ahead and saved, this may be no problem. On the other hand, if that's a bit too rich for your blood right now, opt for a simpler set of rings that can be upgraded in the future for a special anniversary. 

Shop Early Enough To Order
Many wedding rings will need to be specially ordered, so you will definitely want to make your final decision with plenty of time for them to arrive. Strive to have them ordered around 6 months before the wedding date. Don't forget that you will also need a little extra time if you would like to have something engraved on the inside too. 

Match Your Lifestyle
When you are picking out an item that will be worn at all times, comfort is a very important factor. If you lead a very active lifestyle, you may want to find a band that is more streamlined and less bulky. Once you find a few styles that you like the look of, really get a feel for them by trying each one on.  

Choose A Ring Material
Your wedding ring will rest on your hand right next to that gorgeous engagement ring, so you will want to make sure that they look good together. Look for a metal that matches or works well with the one your engagement ring is made from. Also know that different metals wear differently over time. Here are some general things to know to aid in your decision:
  • Gold: Available in white, yellow, or rose. Buffing this metal will keep it shiny and smooth.
  • Sterling Silver: To make it more durable, this is actually pure silver mixed with copper. Even though the mixture makes it stronger, it can still get scratched easily if you aren't careful. This choice is a very affordable one.
  • Platinum: This metal is extremely durable, but over the years it will show wear and scratches. A jeweler can professionally polish away most blemishes.
  • Silver & Gold: The best way to make sure your wedding ring matches a variety of other pieces of jewelry is to choose one that features both of these metals. There are many beatiful options available. 


There are lots of decisions that go into the planning of a wedding, but the more you know going into it, the easier they all are to take on. We hope that the tips above help to make this task simpler and fun for you both as a couple. Once you fall in love with a ring, we can't wait to see what it looks like worn along with your fabulous Venus Bridal wedding dress! 



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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

The Beautiful Bridal Collections of Venus Bridal (Part 2)

Last week's blog highlighted three of our beautiful wedding dress collections: Venus Collection, Venus Woman, and Venus Informal. Today we will give you a peek at our remaining Venus Bridal gown collections designed especially for brides. Whether your fashion style is sophisticated, sweet, or modest, you will find something among our stylish collections that will fit your wedding day wants and needs. 

Pallas Athena
Named for the goddess of wisdom, courage, and inspiration, this collection embodies everything that a new bride should be. A confident woman will appreciate the sleek, sophisticated designs featuring sheer fabrics and plunging necklines. Every gown adds an air of fashionable glamour to to your wedding day look. The chic bride will be thrilled with the choices within our Pallas Athena collection.  







Angel & Tradition 
This collection emcompasses a very young, fresh vibe. Much like the youthful innocence of a brand new romance, each design offers a lovely sweetness in an incredibly stylish way. There are lots of beautifully flowing feminine lines that will have everyone falling in love with you as you walk down the aisle. This particular collection of wedding dresses are also designed with the "budget concious" bride in mind. These bridal gowns are very affordable without sacrificing an ounce of style. 






Temple Bridal
Some women prefer a more modest approach to their wedding day fashion. These classic designs lean toward a conservative look and feel, offering a bit more coverage than some of our other collections. You can have a demure bridal gown with every bit of style and beauty that a bride deserves to show off on her wedding day. Each wedding dress in our Temple Bridal collection elegantly combines a bit of modern day style with a traditional bridal gown look.







Venus Bridal gowns embody timeless beauty, romance, and glamour. There are a wide variety of ways to exhibit these traits, each as individual as the woman that will be wearing the dress. The various bridal gown collections that we offer are designed to help you express exactly how you feel about your wedding day and the lifetime of love you are about to enter into. 

You can find our beautiful wedding dresses at many bridal boutiques around the world. To find an authorized reatailer near you, visit www.VenusBridal.com and go to our "Where To Buy" page. Simply type in your address and you will be given a list of wonderful places to find the gorgeous dresses we have shown you today, plus many, many more. 



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Thursday, November 3, 2016

The Beautiful Bridal Collections of Venus Bridal (Part 1)

Venus Bridal... what does that bring to mind for you? We feel the name evokes images of timeless beauty, the feeling of romance, and the essence of glamour! The name of our wedding dress design company contains two words that immediately bring to the imagine elegant images, thoughts, and feelings. 

Venus - the mythological goddess of love, beauty, and desire. 

Bridal - all things pertaining to beautiful brides and fabulous wedding celebrations of love and romance. 

We pride ourselves on hiring the most creative bridal gown designers to create a vast array of styles, using only the finest of fabrics and most intricate of details. Venus Bridal offers six different collections that each embody a distinct individuality, allowing us to cater to every possible type of bride's personal style. Today we are highlighting the first three of these gorgeous wedding dress collections, and next week's blog will feature the remaining three.   

Venus Collection
Our signature bridal gown collection contains dresses that are made from the most luxurious, refined fabrics. Many of these gowns feature delicate, hand-appliqued lace and intricate beading. The styles in this particular collection are often described as regal, elegant, romantic, and timeless.   








Venus Woman
Brides come in every imaginable shape, size, and body type. Venus Bridal strives to make wedding dresses that fit a variety of different women so that they can each look and feel like the beauty they are on their wedding day. Our Venus Woman Collection celebrates the curvaceous and full-figured bride. These timelessly classic styles are designed to accentuate your best features. Rich, elegant fabrics with striking embellishments come together to make wedding dresses that are quite simply stunning.   






Venus Informal
Another of our fabulous wedding dress collections bearing the Venus name in its title is this one. These are for the brides that want their wedding day fashion to be a little more laid back. You will find designs with a more casual feeling, while still embodying all of the beauty, glamour, and elegance that each of our bridal gowns exude. Many of these are perfect for an outdoor wedding, like on a beach, or excellent for a reception gown change. From long and luxurious to short and flirty, our Venus Informal Collection is intimate, spontaneous, and ready to walk down the aisle when you are! 







Venus Collection, VenusWoman, and Venus Informal are just the beginning of the exquisite designs that our company has to offer. You can see more images on the Venus Bridal website. Next week we will feature our other three collections of wedding dresses: Pallas Athena, Angel & Tradition, and Temple Bridal

Someone is buying a Venus bridal gown this very moment, somewhere in the world. The beauty of our wedding dress styles is timeless and universal, drawing the attention of women all around the world. We make sure that we produce a wide array of amazing choices so that every woman, everywhere, will be able to find a bridal gown that matches that dreamy vision she already has in her mind when she begins shopping. 


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