Gracefully Wear Our Beautiful Ball Gown Wedding Dresses

Among the many varieties of bridal gown silhouettes available, a classic favorite is the ball gown wedding dress. Many little girls dream of wearing a grand gown fit for a princess when they get married, and this dream often stands the test of time, staying with a young lady into adulthood. Venus Bridal offers a gorgeous selection of exquisite ball gowns for brides, and today's blog offers a few helpful facts and tips about this magnificent wedding day look.

Ball gowns have a fitted bodice with a full skirt that flares out from the waist to the floor. The ball gown skirt has lots of volume, lending to a very traditional and formal wedding day style. 

Nearly every body type will look wonderful in a bridal ball gown. It can camouflage wide hips on a pear-shaped body, and it also gives the illusion of curves to a more rectangular body shape. The full skirt paired with a large chest will lend to an elegant hourglass look.

Wearing a ball gown at your wedding will allow for a grand entrance, making both a romantic and dramatic statement. In addition to how incredible you will look simply walking down the aisle in this silhouette fit for royalty, you will also be able to glide gracefully across the dance floor at your wedding reception. 

When shopping for a bridal ball gown of your own, as with any wedding dress, make sure that you are completely comfortable wearing it. You want to look breathtaking at your wedding, but you also want to feel good wearing your dress and be able to move around effortlessly.  Ball gowns are floor-length, but ideally the front of the skirt should just brush the tops of your toes. 

There can be a lot of fabric involved in making that skirt full, so be sure to choose a fabric that is comfortable for the type of weather expected on your wedding day. While trying on gowns at your local bridal boutique, don't just stand sweetly in front of the mirror. Walk around, sit down and stand up, and maybe even dance a little while you are wearing the dress. That way you will know if you will be able to wear it all day long and still enjoy yourself.

A ball gown wedding dress is an excellent choice, and if that look makes you happy, then get out and try on a few in that style. Never limit yourself to one style when you begin shopping though. Try on a few different ones to see which looks best on your particular body type and makes you feel the most beautiful. You may be surprised at how amazing you look in all of the different types of gowns available from Venus Bridal, but you'll never know until you start trying them on! 

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All About The Mermaid Wedding Dress Silhouette

When it comes to wedding dress styles, there are many different silhouettes to choose from. Venus Bridal offers lots of different choices, but today we will be focusing on the mermaid silhouette. It's a very popular bridal gown style that may be exactly what you are looking for. If not, there are many more to try on, but for today, let's take a look at this amazing silhouette. 

First of all, you may be wondering why it is called "mermaid." One look at this stunning bridal gown silhouette is probably all the answer you need. The bodice is very fitted through the torso and hips, down past the thighs. Further down the leg the skirt flares out, much resembling a fishtail. It's an extremely dramatic and glamorous style of wedding dress, yet still has an air of playfulness to it. Everything about it reminds one of the mystical and mythical sea beauty, the mermaid. 

While the skirt on every mermaid wedding dress is pretty much the same, only different depending on the fabric being used, the bodice is where the details give you different looks. Designers get creative by using a variety of different types of lace, beading, sequins, fabrics, and more.  

This particular silhouette is not right for every body type, but you'll never know until you try one on. Generally, it is most flattering on tall, slender bodies with classic hourglass figures. It accentuates the illusion of the curves because of the flared skirt, and can be very flattering to the chest and buttocks. If these are areas that you do not want to highlight, then this may not be the right wedding dress shape for you.

If you are considering buying a mermaid style bridal gown, there are a few additional things that you will want to keep in mind for the wedding day. First of all, this style makes an extremely dramatic statement on its own. You may not have the need for a lot of additional accessories to get the look you want. 

Also, the fit can be difficult to walk in. While you are at the bridal shop, remember to not only stand still in front of the mirror to see what you look like, but move around in the dress too. You will want to know how comfortable it will be for you to walk down the aisle and dance at your reception before making your decision.  

When you make a shopping appointment at a wedding dress store near you, ask for Venus Bridal by name. We not only offer a brilliant selection of stunning mermaid style bridal gowns, but also a wonderful variety of every other style imaginable. Browse all of our designs on the website, then use the "Where To Buy" tab to find a store nearest you. 

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Inspirational Wedding Proposal Stories

Last week we mentioned the fact that we are in the midst of engagement season. That blog featured 7 Thing To Do After You Say "YES!", and today Venus Bridal decided to offer a little inspiration for anyone that has been thinking about popping the question. Also, we can't seem to get enough of these amazing stories and videos!  


Many Different Ways To Propose
A proposal doesn't have to be elaborate, but the element of surprise is always a great way to make it extra special. The people in these videos made them short and sweet, but the reactions were big and tearful. (Happy tears!) 

On the other hand, some people put an enormous amount of thought, time, planning, and effort into their proposal. The video below took some skill to pull off, and the help of their family and friends.  

Powerful Words & Actions
Not everyone gets their magical proposals on video (note to guys: try to at least have someone secretly photograph it.. she'll love it!) but if you use your imagination, you can picture the reactions received from the following proposal stories.

From WhoWhatWear.com:
"She's American. He's Irish. They met in Italy and started out as friends. Friends who liked each other A LOT. But after months of just friends, she thought she read the signals wrong, until one night at the bar he slipped her a napkin. 'I really like you,' he had written. Fast-forward four years and many international adventures later, and they are sitting at a bar in Berlin reminiscing. He pulls a napkin out of his pocket. She takes it, confused. 'Years ago I told you I liked you just like this. Now I'm asking: Will you marry me?' it read."


From HowHeAsked.com: 
We met at a Halloween party on October 29th, 2011. On October 29th, 2015, the 4 year anniversary of when we met, Chris decided to go to Disneyland dressed as Cinderella and Prince Charming for Halloween. Cinderella has always been my favorite princess so I was beyond excited! 

We are walking towards the castle to take a picture when Chris tells me that it’s 11:11 and I need to make my wish, a ritual we usually always partake in. I closed my eyes and made a wish. When I opened them, Chris pointed towards the castle where his brother, who was also dressed in costume, walking towards us with a real glass slipper on a purple pillow. He said to me “I’m here to present Cinderella with her glass slipper.” 

I sat down on the bench when Chris grabbed the slipper and put it on my foot. It fit me perfectly. He said “happy anniversary babe.” And I was beyond thrilled to have a real glass slipper just like Cinderella. But then, he stood me up and his brother turned the pillow over to reveal the ring he had been holding on the bottom the whole time. I was in complete shock and speechless. Chris grabbed the ring and got down on one knee. It’s safe to say all my dreams came true that day. I had never felt more like a princess and it was such a magical moment.

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff

Even if the plans don't go exactly the way you want them to, it's the end result that really matters. Your dream proposal may not go off without a hitch, but that's okay because... you're getting married!  

Now It's Time To Plan The Wedding!

After the excitement dies down enough to move forward (because that excitement is too good to go away completely!) it's time to make a list and start wedding planning. When you get the the "find a wedding dress" portion of your list, Venus Bridal offers a wonderful selection of bridal gown collections that work well with any bride's personal style. 

We've also got amazing dresses for your bridesmaids, and even the mothers of the bride and groom. Take a look through your choices at www.VenusBridal.com, then find a store near you so that you can begin trying a few on. 

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It's Engagement Season - 7 Things To Do After You Say "YES!"

We are in the midst of engagement season, which is the time between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day when many couple become engaged. If you are like all of us here at Venus Bridal, you'll immediately want to start shopping for your beautiful wedding dress, but there are a few other things that you may want to take care of first. 

Share The Big News
Once you and your soon-to-be-spouse have had enough time to enjoy the moment yourselves, start spreading the news to your family and closest friends. The sooner the better, because you don't want anyone finding out through the grapevine that you prefer to tell in person. As soon as they all know, you are free to share your joy with the rest of the world too.  

Pamper Your Hands & Nails
Make an appointment as soon as possible for a manicure, because you know that everyone will be asking to see that engagement ring. Start a good skincare routine for your hands and keep your nails strong and in shape so that they are ready for the close-up ring photos at the wedding in a few months too.  

Start "Window Shopping" For Dresses
It's time to start scouring wedding magazines, Pinterest, wedding websites, etc... to discover all of the possibilities for your wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, and fashions for the guys too. A great place to start is www.VenusBridal.com. There you will find a wide variety of gorgeous gowns, plus a store locator so that you can find a bridal boutique near you when you are at the actual shopping stage of your wedding planning.

Set The Wedding Budget
Doing this early on will help to keep all of your plans in line without breaking the bank. It's wise to have a guideline for what you want to spend before you start buying things and making reservations. Decide this early so that you can begin finding the vendors that book up quickly, like venues and photographers. Knowing your budget can also assist in keeping the next step under control.

Gather Guest Lists
You may think you have time to worry about this later, but much like the budget, knowing the number of guests you will be inviting will shape many of your other wedding planning decisions. Start with four lists: the bride's, the groom's, the bride's parents, and the groom's parents. Put these all together, then begin make adjustments as needed.  

Schedule Engagment Photos
Many wedding photographers include the engagement session with their wedding packages, but it's up to you to pick a date to have them actually done. The sooner you take care of this, the quicker you will have professional photos to use on announcements, save-the-dates, and wedding websites. 

Make Bridal Shop Appointments
When the wedding dress shopping starts, it's best to call ahead and make an appointment at the bridal boutique. Brides-to-be with appointments get the undivided attention they deserve from the consultants, and they don't have to wait in line for a dressing room if there are lots of other women there at the same time. Also, many wedding dress stores require you to have an appointment, so it's always best to call ahead. 

There will be a lot more decisions to make before the actual wedding day, but getting the tasks above out of the way is a great place to start. It may seem overwhelming at first, but there are plenty of fun tasks to tackle along the way, like shopping for your dream wedding dress. When you're ready for that one, as well as all of the other fashions for the women in your wedding, we hope you begin your search with Venus Bridal. You won't be disappointed. 

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5 Wedding Dress Shopping "Don'ts"

He proposed, you said yes, and now it's time to get that dress! Your wedding is one of those extra special moments that you will want to be as perfect as possible, and finding the most beautiful bridal gown is a big part of making that happen. 

Shopping for wedding dresses is not something that a woman does often, so Venus Bridal has put together a list of things that you definitely do not want to do. Follow these tips and your shopping trip should be successful and fun. 

DON'T go in clueless.
Even though you may be tempted to rush out the day after the proposal and start trying on bridal gowns, don't do that. Going at it without any type of research or planning could result in a very confusing and overwhelming experience. 

Begin by looking at bridal magazines and browsing websites like www.VenusBridal.com. This will give you an idea of the types of gowns you favor, and that information will help the bridal boutique's consultant know which wedding dresses to bring out first. 

When you are ready to head to the bridal shop, always call first to see if an appointment is necessary. Some require a reservation, and even if they don't, if they know you are coming, you are more likely to get the individual treatment you deserve instead of having to fight with other shoppers for the consultant's attention. 

DON'T be shy.
Once you are at the bridal gown store, this is the time to speak up and ask any and all questions that you may have about your wedding fashions. The bridal consultants at the store work with these dresses every day, and a good salon will have trained their employees to be experts. Trust that they can guide you in the right direction and be open to their knowledge and suggestions. 

Also, don't be too timid to try something new. Just because you loved a certain wedding dress in a photo doesn't mean that it is the perfect one for you. Every gown will look slightly different on every woman, so be brave enough to try on a variety of styles until you find the silhouette that you love on your own body. Once that's narrowed down, you will most likely find your dream dress within that style.

DON'T bring too many people. 
There will be lots of friends and family members that are nearly as excited as you about the wedding dress shopping. You do not need to feel obligated to say yes to everyone that wants to tag along. Even if you have a large bridal party, they don't all have to be there for this moment.

Too many opinions can make the decision extremely difficult. Try to keep the number of helpers to a minimum, and only bring the people that know your personal style and have your best interests at heart. Happy, postive attitudes are what you need on a day like this.

DON'T go hungry.
Occasionally a bride will get lucky and find her dream wedding dress after only trying on a few, but this is rare. More than likely you are in for a long day, so going on an empty stomach is not a good idea. Having a light meal before you shop will give you the energy needed, and keeping a snack handy in your purse is a great idea in case you start feeling a little drained halfway through the appointment.   

DON'T see this task as a chore.
Yes, there is some preparation required to make sure that your wedding dress shopping trip is a rewarding one, but the research can be fun, you'll be shopping with the people that are nearest and dearest to you, and... you're getting married to the man you love! This should be an exciting and enjoyable experience. Above all else, remember to have fun with it and savor every moment.   

The perfect wedding dress is out there waiting for you, it's just a matter of time before you find each other. An excellent place to start is with the exquisite collections of Venus Bridal. We offer a wide variety of goreous bridal gowns for every type of bride. Once you get an idea of which ones are your favorites, you can find a local retailer near you right on our website. Best wishes for your wedding, and happy shopping! 

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Elegant Special Occasion Dresses For All Of Your Holiday Parties

December brings along with it many reasons to gather with friends and family. Between all of the holiday parties, you may find yourself searching for the perfect special occasion dress to wear. No matter what type of event you will be attending, there is a gown from Venus Bridal that will make you stand out beautifully in any crowd. 

Our Special Occasion Collections
Venus Bridal not only offers beautiful bridal fashions, but we also design amazing dresses that work wonderfully for semi-formal and formal events. Even though they may be put into categories on our website under bridesmaid dresses and mother of the bride dresses, these fabulous designs are not limited to wedding wear. They will fit in perfectly at any type of special evening out. 

Intermezzo
Our mother of the bride collection, Intermezzo, features a wide array of classically elegant gowns. Enchanting shapes and fashionable accents make each of these dresses special in their own ways. Lace, tulle, and satin come together paired with dramatic illusion accents, keyhole backs, deep V necklines, and stylish skirts to offer gowns that any woman would be envious of. 

Bella Maids
You will find the Bella Maids collection listed under our bridesmaid section of our website. These styles range from flowing and romantic to sexy and sparkly. Modest designs are mixed in with fun and flirty options to give you a large selection fo choices to fit any mood or personal style. You will find gowns featuring everything from subtle chiffon to shiny sequins.  

Temple Maids
This particular collection, also listed with our bridesmaid dresses, offers another array of gorgeous gowns to choose from. Our Temple collections provide a bit more coverage for the modest girl, but without appearing old-fashioned. There are a variety of skirt lengths available, and you will find understated styles alongside numbers that offer a bit more razzle-dazzle.  

Temple Prom
Just because these dresses are listed with our prom section, don't think that means they are only for the younger crowd. The sophisticated designs look every bit as wonderful on a mature woman as they do on a young lady. You will find incredible silhouettes with both long and short skirts. Among the other amazing details on many of these dresses are beautiful beading and lace-up corset backs. 

Happy Holidays
Every celebration that you attend this season, from festive gatherings before Christmas all the way through New Year's Eve, you will look and feel beautiful when you wear a gown from Venus Bridal. The most fashionable party dresses can be found throughout our talented designer collections. Visit our website to find a list of stores near you. 

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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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