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Fabulous Wedding Dresses for Slender Brides to Be

Topic: LovePublished July 28, 2011

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Getting engaged means that a couple has a whole lot to do in the following months. There is a seemingly never-ending sequence of plans to make, vendors to book, and guests to invite. The important thing during this time period is to work together with your fiancée, start early, and try your best not to get overwhelmed.

One part of planning for a wedding that most brides stress over is trying to drop a couple of pounds to fit into their dream dress. Every bride wants to look beautiful on her wedding day, and many feel that losing some extra weight will help them look fabulous.

While shedding some unnecessary pounds can be a great way to get healthy and look wonderful, it is also important to do it without hurting yourself. Crash diets never last in the long run, and you don’t want to just end up packing the pounds back on after your wedding day.

But if you can lose some weight in a sensible way, you are going to need a bridal dress that will show off your new slender physique. These lovely gowns are sure to make all of your efforts well worthwhile.

Beaded Lace Trumpet with Godet Inserts

When the doors of the chapel open and your guests first see you, you’ll want to make sure you are wearing a gown that will take their breath away. This lovely style from Galina will draw gasps of awe from at least a few of your guests.

This strapless dress looks great when you match it with a color-coordinating sash at the waistline. The dress has a sweep train and a trumpet skirt. You can also find godet inserts around the hem of this dress.

Godet is a specialized design feature to add fullness to the skirt. The designers add in triangular pieces of fabric to add volume. You can find this delightful gown in both Ivory and White.

Satin A-line Halter with Split Front

Some brides might want a little bit more coverage than they can get with a strapless dress. For them, a halter style top might be the solution. It is a little more modest without appearing overly matronly.

This dress also features an A-line silhouette, which is fantastic for accentuating the best features of brides who may have lost some weight but still have pronounced hips. The halter top splits in the front and has a removable modesty panel, beaded lace accents, and a lace-up back. A gorgeous chapel train also flows down behind the gown.

One of the nicest parts of this dress is that it also offers the opportunity for a few dashes of color. While most brides simply wear white or ivory on their wedding days, this gown allows options of a wide variety of different dashes of color for the lace and sash. This is a wonderful gown for a more modest bride who still wants to shine with a little bit of extra color.

Charmeuse V-neck Halter with Ruched Surplice Bodice

Some brides want to look like a gorgeous princess on their wedding day. However, there are also others that want nothing more than to look like a dazzling celebrity waltzing down the red carpet and posing for pictures.

This charmeuse v-neck gown from Galina’s Signature line is like something straight out of old-time Hollywood. It is ideal for a modern and fashionable bride.

The v-neck halter displays a ruched surplice bodice and the dropped waist has accents of beaded and embroidered appliqués. You can find this gorgeous style in both Ivory and White color options, and it comes in a wide variety of sizes.

Strapless Satin Ball Gown with Beaded Embroidery

The classic wedding dress that comes to mind when many people think of a wedding is the timeless ball gown. These dresses form-fit the bride at the top and then billow out in dramatic fashion, sweeping all across the floor.

This strapless ball gown from Oleg Cassini is an amazing example of a style that will never go out of fashion. It has beaded embroidery and also a beaded bodice pickup.

By far, however, the most stunning part of this dress is the amazing cathedral train. The dress itself dances about from the hips down and will look unbelievable as you walk down the aisle. You can find this dress in White or Ivory, and you can even get a matching style for your flower girl!

Remember that, while you want to look your very best on your big wedding day, you also need to moderate how you go about your diet. You might even consider talking to your doctor beforehand and make sure you pick an eating and exercise schedule that will be sustainable long after your wedding day has passed.

Once you’ve set a realistic weight goal, consider these fabulous designs to don on that special day.

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Scott Payne is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and specific products such as wedding dresses.

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