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Planning a summer wedding? Find a bridal gown that captures the breezy feel of a beautiful summer day. Try these ideas while searching through wedding dresses to find the perfect fit for your big day.

Show Some Skin
Sleeveless gowns can be worn in cooler weather, but generally involve having to shop for a wrap or stole to complete the look. Mild weather affords you the chance to wear strapless and backless dresses comfortably. When shopping for your summer wedding dress, look for bridal gowns with delicate necklines and thin straps or no straps.

Choose the Right Fabric
Whether your summer wedding will be casual or formal, avoid heavy fabrics and fur embellishments. Airy silk, organza and tulle have a lighter feel and drape beautifully. While satin shouldn’t be ruled out completely, you should avoid satin with a heavy feel or long sleeves.

Less Is More
For summer weddings, bridal gowns should express a carefree feeling. Shop for a romantic, flowing gown with limited embellishments. Formal weddings taking place in the evening give you a little more wiggle room. If your wedding is very formal, you can shop for designer bridal gowns with elaborate features.

Beach Wedding Dresses
When getting married on the beach, shop for a casual bridal gown. While many brides choose a tea-length bridal gown, this is not mandatory. Take into account weather and your ability to move in the dress—and remember that you’ll probably be barefoot or in flats.

Bridesmaid dresses are often the butt of jokes. Almost every woman has a horror story about some awful dress hiding in her closet. When most women think of a bridesmaid dress, they don’t think of style—and they don’t imagine a dress they can wear again.

Luckily, you’re in charge of planning your wedding and you have the power to pick brides maid dresses your attendants will love. Start shopping around early so that you can give your bridesmaids plenty of time to order dresses and have them altered.

Bridesmaids often come in groups, so the color they wear will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Choose the fabric shade wisely, and be ready to coordinate that color with your reception linens, flowers, and the groomsmen’s accessories.

When picking a color, think about the time of year, the flowers you have in mind, and the time and location of your wedding and reception. Evening weddings often feature darker, richer colors, but that’s not a hard and fast rule.

When choosing the style of the dress, you should also consider the time and formality, as well as the season. Many brides choose tea-length dresses for outdoors, summer and beach weddings.  If your bridal gown is somewhat informal, choose short, simple brides maid dresses.

Don’t allow your entire bridal party to chime in on your choice of brides maid dress. Instead, consult one trusted friend—such as your maid or matron of honor. When you find the perfect brides maid dress, ask yourself one final question: Would you wear it?

Looking for a full-figured wedding gown, but not sure what looks best?

If you’re a plus-size bride, the most important thing to remember when choosing a wedding dress is to pick an outfit that makes you feel fabulous. There’s no rule that says you can’t wear a mini dress; as for shoes, the heel’s the limit. Many full-figured women love to show off their curves and do so with pizzazz. It’s your wedding, and your body, so work them both.

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