Missouri Bridal Magazine | Spring 2019

MISSOURI BRIDAL Spr in g 2019

REAL WEDDINGS | GOING BIG | ON TREND JUM P IN

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features FEATURE ARTICLES 13| Going Big 14| On Trend Jump In 16| Wedding Planning

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Going Big S

pring?s biggest

wedding trend is just that ? big. Gone are the dainty, delicate touches of seasons past and in are big blooms, big bows and bold colors, says Harper ?s Bazaar.

Here are a few ways to

take your spring ceremony to the next level.

BLOOM ING DRESSES Designers are opting for big flowers, but not in the bouquet.

Instead, look for posies as part of the gown itself. Rich embroideries, plush appliques and as breathtaking accents were all spotted on designer runways.

Remember, though, if you?ve got a giant geranium on your hemline to keep the flora toned down elsewhere.

TONE UP Also spied on the catwalk: More bridal options than ivory or white. Perennial favorite designer Vera Wang showcased gowns in nude, violet and even bright red. Brides magazine says other designers turned their palettes purple and sent out a variety of pale lavender pieces.

GLITZ AND GLAM New gowns also offered up lots of dazzle in edgy metallic silhouettes. Also on trend: cascades of feathers, roaring ruffles and oversized bows. Again, with bold styling, remember to keep the rest of your ensemble simple to avoid looking too over the top.

A VARIETY OF SHAPES Wedding dresses aren?t just waist-cinchers anymore. Try on a new shape like a swingy, flowy trapeze or a gown with an empire waist.

These dresses are often easier to wear and require fewer layers than your more traditional gown. Ask your bridal shop to point you to a unique waist and length to flatter your shape.

On Trend Jum p In The wedding jumpsuit is officially a thing for 2019. If you?re a bride who bucks tradition and loves a good tailored trouser over puffy layers of tulle, you?re in luck this season.

Designers at all budget levels are jumping on board with a jumpsuit for every taste and style.

TRADITIONAL OK, so the jumpsuit may never be strictly traditional, but Brides magazine says the tradition-loving, jumpsuit-seeking bride should look for options in white or ivory with lace. Be sure to pick a suit that?s lined for modesty?s sake.

M INIM ALIST For the no-fussiest of no-fuss brides, it?s all about the fab - ric.

Look for a simple silhouette in satin, let?s say. But with minimal details, what there is must be on point. Craftsmanship, especially in small details like pleating and straps, should be perfect. Ask your bridal shop for options and alterations for the best wedding-day fit.

BOHEM IAN Go boho with lots of texture and embroidery. A flowy, romantic jumpsuit also pairs perfectly with the outdoor cer - emony, so feel free. Wide leg versions mimic a skirt, but you can also find plenty in cropped lengths to let you shake a leg on the dance floor.

DRESS OR PANTS? BOTH! If you can?t make up your mind, look for a jumpsuit with a detachable skirt. On for the ceremony, off for partying it up at the reception. Make sure your maid of honor or brides - maids know how to work the detachable skirt and that you?ll have a place to stash it while you party.

Wed d ing Planning Here are the first few things you need think about: PICK A STYLE Have a conversation with your fiance and discuss how you want your wedding to feel. Fun and festive?

Intimate and sophisticated?

Has one of you always dreamed of marrying barefoot on a beach or on the lawn of a stately mansion? What are the most vital elements of the wedding to each of you?

Decide what?s most important to each of you and compromise.

DECIDE ON A TIM ELINE While the availability of your most coveted vendors will help you choose an exact date, you still need to think about other factors that will impact your timeline: Is there a season or time of year you hope to marry in, or avoid?

Holidays or other family events you need to work around? You also might consider how much time you need for planning and preparations. The answers to

all of these questions will help shape the time-line of your wedding.

SET YOUR BUDGET This can be one of the most difficult tasks of wedding planning. You need to have sit-down conversations with each other, and with each set of parents, to be clear who will be contributing what when it comes to finances. These numbers will impact every other decision you make, and you don?t want to plan or purchase based on assumptions.

BOOK PRIORITY VENDORS Priority vendors will be the people in charge of the

elements most important to you and your fiance. The most significant of these vendors will likely be your venue. Your venue will impact almost all other aspects of your wedding ? including your date.

Another vendor who will likely take top billing is your photographer. Be sure to research all your options to to secure the best price with the extra amenities you want.

Visit our website to start your wedding planning with the best wedding professionals in Missouri. www.missouribridal.co

Open Bar Here are the first few things you need think about: PICK A STYLE Have a conversation with your fiance and discuss how you want your wedding to feel. Fun and festive?

Intimate and sophisticated?

Has one of you always dreamed of marrying barefoot on a beach or on the lawn of a stately mansion? What are the most vital elements of the wedding to each of you?

Decide what?s most important to each of you and compromise.

DECIDE ON A TIM ELINE While the availability of your most coveted vendors will help you choose an exact date, you still need to think about other factors that will impact your timeline: Is there a season or time of year you hope to marry in, or avoid?

Holidays or other family events you need to work around? You also might consider how much time you need for planning and preparations. The answers to

all of these questions will help shape the time-line of your wedding.

SET YOUR BUDGET This can be one of the most difficult tasks of wedding planning. You need to have sit-down conversations with each other, and with each set of parents, to be clear who will be contributing what when it comes to finances. These numbers will impact every other decision you make, and you don?t want to plan or purchase based on assumptions.

BOOK PRIORITY VENDORS Priority vendors will be the people in charge of the

elements most important to you and your fiance. The most significant of these vendors will likely be your venue. Your venue will impact almost all other aspects of your wedding ? including your date.

Another vendor who will likely take top billing is your photographer. Be sure to research all your options to to secure the best price with the extra amenities you want.

Visit our website to start your wedding planning with the best wedding professionals in Missouri. www.missouribridal.co

Will andK aleenaBaum Kat ie Cr u m Ph ot ogr aph y / / Novem ber 10, 2018

Venue/Mighty Oak Lodge Caterer/TasteBuds Flowers/Hobby Lobby, Self-assembled Jeweler /Genovese Jewelers DJ/Andrew D'Angelo Wedding Coordinator/Ashley Emery Dress/Amazon.com Alterations/Sara Gonzalez of Ensembles of the Past Wedding Cake/Diana Bryan Cupcakes/Elle Belly's Sweets & Treats Wedding Transportation/Elegant Transport Photographer/Katie Crum Photography Groomsmen Attire/Men's Warehouse Bridesmaids Dresses/DHgate.com Hair & Makeup/Kaylyn Nowack

R yleyandStephanieSmith M cDon ald Video & Ph ot ogr aph y / / Au gu st 25, 2018

Photography/McDonald Video & Photography Venue/Dick Brothers Brewery Flowers/Lavish Floral Design Hair & Makeup/Talk of the Town Salon Dj/MIke Howerton Entertainment DJ& Photo Booth

J ohnandCheri Cranford Am ber Koellin g Ph ot ogr aph y / / M ar ch 24, 2018

A ustinandA lyssaK oester Jar ed Hof f pau ir Ph ot ogr aph y / / Sept em ber 16, 2017

Wedding Venue/Big Cedar Lodge- Garden Chapel Reception Venue/Branson Hills Golf Club Photography/Jared Hoffpauir Photography Videography/Spark Events Rentals/Decorations/Branson Party Rentals DJ/Brydon Brett

Food/Happy Chef Catering Co

Cake/Pastries by Carla

Stationary/Basicinvite.com

Cookies & Cupcakes/The Kupcakes Bakery By Lacey Johnson Hair/Raini Raney Makeup/Nikki Smith Wedding Dress/Breeze Boutique

Tux/Suit Rentals/Gracie?s Bridal

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