Bridesmaids Fashion Trends for 2012

For the 2012 fashion trend, you will see a large collection of strapless necklines. One shoulder dresses are still in fashion. Knee length and natural waistlines are regarded as an easy to wear shape that is flattering and easy to wear for any body type.

Long dresses are a symbol or elegance and are very popular for 2012 adding an elegant touch that we have been seeing a lot of already.

Don't forget the bridesmaid dresses should complement the wedding gown and don't be afraid to wear bold colours.

These are our best picks for you from Alfred Angelo and Dessy.

Check our Wedding Invitations and Bridal Shower Invitations to complement the wedding.

Bridal Shows

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Wedding Expo Tampa-January 22, 2012

Florida Wedding Expo
A La Carte Event Pavilion
4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa, FL

 CLICK HERE to buy a ticket

 

See examples of Wedding Invitations, Bridal Shower Invitations, Save the Date cards, photography, videos, table designs, bouquets, centrepieces, favours and so much more. Get information on the area’s best ceremony and reception locations and ideas, trends and tips for your wedding.

  
TASTE fabulous food; appetizers, entrées, cakes, and desserts.

The most popular wedding professionals  will be offering special pricing, incentives and discounts only available by attending the show – don’t miss out on potentially saving thousands of dollars on your wedding! More then 100 Prizes and 15 Grand Prizes

THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PRIZES INCLUDING AN ALL-INCLUSIVE HONEYMOON:

5 Day / 4 Night Honeymoon to Coconut Beach Resort & Spa in beautiful St. Lucia courtesy of Ask Me About... Destination Weddings.
ARRIVE EARLY First 50 BRIDES in the door receive the "Because I'm the Bride... That's Why!" Tee-Shirt and FIRST 100 BRIDES are entered to win a FREE WEDDING CAKE from A Piece of Cake!
Register online and get discount tickets and you are automatically entered to win a $1000.00 Wedding Gown Gift Certificate from Brides by Demetrios!

GRAND PRIZES INCLUDE:

$1000.00 Wedding Gown Gift Certificate from Brides by Demetrios
Groomsmen Tuxedo Rental Package from Men's Wearhouse
$1000.00 Wedding Cake from Pandaisia, LLC
FREE Photo Booth Rental from Memorable Event Pics and Solutions
FREE Engagement Session with Photo Album from Christopher Visuals

Orlando Bridal Show-January 15,2012

Sunday, January 15, 2012  

12:00 – 5:00pm 

Rosen Plaza Hotel 9700 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819

CLICK HERE for tickets

Attending a Bridal Show

Busy brides attend Your Wedding TV's Florida Wedding Expos to find everything they need for their wedding…all in one place, in one afternoon! Meet the area's most popular and sought-after wedding professionals and take advantage of special offers and discounts offered at the show.
Get ideas, tips and all the latest trends. From the wedding invitations, save the date cards, the dress to the cake, find out how you can bring your wedding day vision to life. Meet and interview different companies, compare reception sites, menus, floral & décor, photographers& videographers and coordinators.

Have a plan: Plan your wedding in stages and create a priority list. Focus on the services you need first and narrow your choices down at the show. Make notes of unique ideas you see and wish list items so you can refer to them when you are ready and revisit them at a future show.


Have your appointment book and calendar ready: Be ready to set appointments you're your top choices. This will save you and prospective vendors time following up later and many vendors will offer special incentives if you book an appointment at the show.
Wear comfortable shoes:With interesting exhibits and displays in every corner of the room, there is lots to see and do, so be prepared to check out every booth.

Bring a credit card or checkbook: You may want to reserve your date right on the spot and take advantage of special discounts right at the show. May times couples take some time while sitting during the fashion show to make decisions and then book their vendors right at the show. Also, there will be fabulous jewellery, bride-themed items and possibly services like on-site teeth-whitening that you will want to take advantage of.

Bring preprinted self-adhesive address labels: with the following information: bride's name, bride's email, mailing address, phone, fiancée's name, wedding date and location. This will save you time and allow you to sign up for drawings or anything you want very quickly.

Plan to spend the day: There is lots to do and see and literally thousands of dollars in prize give-aways at every Your Wedding TV Bridal Show. Prize drawings are announced throughout the day with the majority of prizes given away at the end of the show. You must be present to win so make sure you stay until the very end of the show. Bring your groom, mother and maids. There is something for everyone at Your Wedding TV Bridal Shows and it's good to have someone to share the experience with and offer a second opinion.

Create a separate bride email account: Register for a free email address that you can use when filling out forms. All the valuable wedding information and special offers you receive will be easy to keep track of and when the wedding is over you can cancel the account and not receive any unwanted wedding information.

Attend the Fashion Show: Your Wedding TV Fashion Shows are widely recognized as the only bridal runway fashion show of their kind and are extremely entertaining, even for the grooms! You will see so many different fashion styles and colours as well as bouquets, and hair & make-up looks. The fashion shows are a great way to bring all the different styles to life and envision what they would really look like on and then visit the salons to try all your favourites on.The fashion show will be in the same room as the exhibits, so if you've already selected your attire you can continue to walk around and meet with vendors and still see the show.

Come to every Your Wedding TV Bridal Show: Shows are held quarterly and there are always brand new companies, different exhibits and something for every stage of the wedding planning process. Of course, attending every show increases your odds of winning a fabulous prize!

Wedding Dresses Trends 2012

A frequently seen feature for 2012 gowns is the illusion neckline, created when the designer uses lace or sheer fabric for the neckline. It creates a look of classic modesty joined with a flirty style.

                                                            Designer: Carolina Herrera

Another trend is voluminous ballgowns and full skirts, making your big day even bigger!

                                                             Designer: Angel Rivera

Gainsville Bridal Expo- January 29, 2012

The Florida Bridal Show is an amazing opportunity for brides in Central Florida. It will be held in Hilton University of Florida and Convention Centre at 1714 SW 34th ST, Gainsville, Florida 32607. Meet with wedding vendors and professionals, including wedding invitations designers, florists, DJ's, wedding planners, photographers, and many more. Plan your entire wedding in one day!

Don't miss the fashion show of Solutions Bridal one of the #1 Bridal Stores in Florida. Come see the latest styles for bridal and bridesmaids dresses.

Grand Prizes giving away include: 4 Day 3 Night Honeymoon Cruise | Two Wedding Days Giveaways

Hurry up and purchase your tickets! General admission is only $9 and VIP Admission is $25 and includes reserve seating at the fashion show.

If you don't have a chance to visit the show come back to our blog to check the latest wedding trends and see pictures of that great event!

Personalized wedding favors

Find personalized ways to make your engagement, wedding and honeymoon unique, perfect and memorable.  Wedding favours are a great way to show your guests you appreciate their support on your wedding day. There are so many wedding favours to match any wedding. Our first recommendation is the Printglobe Shop where you can find personalized wedding napkins, personalized coasters, personalized glassware, personalized wine and champagne accessories and many more. Other great personalized  favours are personalized key chains, coffee scoops, personalized ribbons, purse holders, cake topper, a lot to choose from; some as a gift, some for your wedding ceremony and reception and some for your honeymoon.

Bring your personalize touch to every single aspect of your wedding and that will be an event everybody will remember!

Wedding To-Do List

Start 12 month ahead by creating your To-Do List. Draw a 3 columns table in Excel or Word. Name the first column "to-do", the second column "due date" and the third column "completion". Now start writing your list.

1.Set the final date and book a reception vendor. Most of the hotels and resorts have wedding planners to help you make your wedding perfect.
2.Register for gifts.
3.Create a budget
4.Start looking for wedding vendors.
5.Create a guest list.
6.Create your wedding site.
7.Book an officiate.
8.Order save the date cards.
9.Arrange meetings with wedding vendors
10.Hire a photographer.
11.Hire a band or DJ.
12. Choose your wedding menu.
13.Order your wedding cake.
14.Hire a floral designer.
15.Buy your wedding gowns and accessories.
16.Buy your wedding bands.
17.Order chic wedding invitations to match your wedding theme.
18.Send your wedding invitations to your guest (modern wedding invitations, response cards, thank you cards)
19.Book a rehearsal dinner.
20.Set the date for your Bridal Shower/Bachelorette Party with your bridesmaids.
20.After you receive all response cards give the final count to your caterer.

Don't forget to have fun while planning your wedding!

10 ways to get your guests involved

The best wedding receptions are when there is a great atmosphere and engagement with the guests. When you can feel the love and the joy in the room. Making your guests get involved with your wedding is not that difficult, all it takes is just a bit of planning.
1.Always start on time and don't keep your guests waiting.
2.Greet as many of your guest as you can, make them feel welcome and thank them for coming.
3.Use personalized favours, play well known and memorable songs.
4.Play games with your guests, turn back to back and make your guests answer questions about you, your hobbies and interest, the favourite colour or food of your partner. Make cute Yes and No signs in shape of a heart to answer the questions. Think of an interesting and entertaining prize for the winner.
5.Open the dancing floor. Be the first to start dancing and your guests will be too.
6.Play music that appeals to a variety of attendees. Hire a DJ to play guest's request.
7.Make sure the music is not too loud so that your guests can have conversations on their tables.
8.Try to make getting the garter difficult for the groom. This is one of the guest's favourite.
9.Cut the cake after dinner and allow the guests to have plenty of time to party for those who want to party.
10.Allow group parties for those who don't feel comfortable dancing solo.

Central Florida 's Largest Bridal Show-February 12,2012

If you are getting married and you don't know where to start from visit a local Bridal Show. The voted #1 Bridal Show in Central Florida is coming soon in Peabody Hotel, Orlando. The show will take place on Sunday, February 12, 2012 with a lot of prizes. Don't miss it! The first 100 brides will receive tote bag and a shirt at the door and a lot more will be given out throughout the show. Some of the grand prizes are free engagement shoot with the professional Jenna Michele Photographer and wine pairing dinner for eight at Flemming's Steakhouse. Huge BRIDAL GOWN SALE  where you will find designer gowns at discounted prices. You will have a chance to meet a lot of experienced wedding professionals. Complimentary hair and make up, flip books, cakes and more. You might even find your perfect wedding invitations. You will see the latest trends and get ideas how to make your wedding perfect. Enjoy a day of wedding planning and fun with your family and bridesmaids. It will work just like magic!

Make your wedding memorable with personalized wedding napkins

Enhance the look of your wedding and create a fabulous atmosphere for you and your guests with the lovely wedding napkins from The Printglobe Superstore and the designs of My Invitations.org. Contact My Invitations Sales Team to design something beautiful especially for you. Choose from wedding luncheon napkins, wedding beverage napkins,wedding dinner napkins to wedding hand towels.
Add a pop of colour to the cocktail hour and give guests a pretty keepsake to take home that will remind them of your wedding. These personalized wedding napkins add a finishing touch to your tables and are a great way to commemorate your special day and impress your guests.

Wedding Invitations Wording

Wedding Invitations Wording: Both Sets of Parents Hosting -- Casual

John and Eliza Smith
along with Mark and Sally Jacobson
invite you to the wedding of their children
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

John and Eliza Smith
along with Mark and Sally Jacobson
invite you to share and celebrate at the marriage of their children
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

John and Eliza Smith
along with Mark and Sally Jacobson
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of their children
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Wedding Invitations Wording: Both Sets of Parents Hosting -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jacobson
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Heather Marie
to
Michael Francis
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

or

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jacobson
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their children
Heather Marie
to
Michael Francis
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

Note:

• Be sure to list the bride's parents and groom's parents on separate lines, starting with the bride's.
• Because both last names are included in the greeting, you do not need to use either the bride or groom's last name.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Couple Is Hosting -- Casual

 
Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
invite you to their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
invite you to share and celebrate at their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
invite you to share in their joy at their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• Whether it's a religious ceremony or nondenominational ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you are welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Couple Is Hosting -- Formal

The honor of your presence
is requested at the marriage of
Heather Marie Smith
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

or

The pleasure of your company
is requested at the marriage of
Heather Marie Smith
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

Note:

• If the couple is paying for the wedding themselves, the greeting skips the host line and begins with the request line.

• The honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Everyone Is Hosting -- Casual

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
invite you to their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
invite you to share and celebrate at their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
invite you to share in their joy at their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• If everyone is paying for the wedding, the invitation begins with the bride's name, followed by the groom's name, and finally the parents', starting with the bride's side.
• Whether it's a religious or nondenominational wedding ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you're welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Everyone Is Hosting – Formal

Ms. Heather Marie Smith
and
Mr. Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jacobson
request the honor of your presence
at their wedding
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon.

or

Ms. Heather Marie Smith
and
Mr. Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jacobson
request the pleasure of your company
at their wedding
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon.

Note:

• If everyone is paying for the wedding, the invitation begins with the bride's name, followed by the groom's name, and finally the parent's, starting with the bride's side.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the wedding ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: One Set of Parents Hosting -- Casual

ohn and Eliza Smith
invite you to the wedding of their daughter
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

John and Eliza Smith
invite you to share and celebrate at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

John and Eliza Smith
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• Since you're including the bride's parents' name on the invitation, you don't need to list the bride's last name.
• Whether it's a religious or nondenominational wedding ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you're welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: One Set of Parents Hosting -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
to
Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon.

or

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
to
Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon.

Note:

• Since you are including the bride's parent's name on the invitation, you do not need to list the bride's last name.
• Do write the groom's entire name (first, middle and last) on the following line.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Divorced Parents Are Hosting Jointly -- Casual

Charles and Linda Miller
with Rachel M. Wood
invite you to the wedding of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Charles and Linda Miller
with Rachel M. Wood
invite you to share and celebrate at the marriage of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Charles and Linda Miller
with Rachel M. Wood
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• A good rule of thumb is to list whomever is paying for the majority of the wedding, first.
• Whether it's a religious ceremony or nondenominational ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you are welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Divorced Parents Are Hosting Jointly -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller &
Ms. Rachel M. Wood
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

or

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller &
Ms. Rachel M. Wood
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

Note:

• A good rule of thumb is to list whomever is paying for the majority of the wedding, first.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the wedding ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Divorced Parent Is Hosting With New Spouse -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Ms. Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

or

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Ms. Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

Note:

• Please note, if the bride would like all parents listed on the invitation, you may list the nonhosting parents (as well as their relationship to the bride and/or groom) below the request line.
• It is not customary to list the bride's last name; but in instances where more than one parent is hosting and the last name is not obvious, it is best to list to avoid confusion.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitation Wordings: Divorced Parent Is Hosting With New Spouse -- Casual

Charles and Linda Miller
invite you to the wedding of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Charles and Linda Miller
invite you to share and celebrate at the marriage of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Charles and Linda Miller
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• Please note, if the bride would like all parents listed on the invitation, you may list the nonhosting parents (as well as their relationship to the bride and/or groom) below the request line.
• It is not customary to list the bride's last name; but in instances where more than one parent is hosting and the last name is not obvious, it is best to list to avoid confusion.
• Whether it's a religious ceremony or nondenominational ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you are welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Widowed Remarried Parent Is Hosting -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Young
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Susan J. Greene
daughter of the late Mr. Jeffrey Greene
to Michael Francis Jacobson

or

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Young
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of her daughter
Susan J. Greene
daughter of the late Mr. Jeffrey Greene
to Michael Francis Jacobson

Note:

• Although you do not have to list the deceased parent's name, it's an option if you wish to honor them on the invitation.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.