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As I've mentioned in my first blog, one of the other more important things that you would need to handle early on is your attire. It's the most important day of your life, naturally, you want to be as beautiful as a princess or goddess and stop people in their tracks for a couple of hours, right? Since you've got your event planner/coordinator now, this is the one other thing that you need to look at the fine details. What design would you like your gown to look like? Do you have a theme? What is your color motif? Will you be dressing your entourage or would you have a design for them and let them have their dresses done by someone else? Who would do your hair and make-up? How about your entourage's? All those details need to be planned and decided upon, depending on your budget.
Your gown
There are a lot of designs for bridal gowns in the market, ranging from simple ones to really outrageous and unique ones.
For me, I chose a simple Grecian design -- I wanted something classy and elegant but at the same time, allows me to move and it's not too heavy. I also didn't want to have the princess balloon type because it'll emphasize my heavy hips =D. I decided that to avoid an entourage having different styles and colors, I would have their dresses made with mine (and yes, even the ninangs). This way, I was avoiding the "pabonggahan" between ninangs and the possibility that different couturiers will use different materials.
It's also important to know your body type when discussing your design options with your couturier. That way, if there are parts that are less than ideal for you, your designer can come up with designs that will flatter and enhance your body.
Usually these couturiers also take care of the accessories needed such as the veil, cord and candles.
I went with a nearby fashion place named Premiere Center for Fashion and Design, owned and operated by Ms. Stella Santos Salcedo. They did an excellent job with my entourage, the fittings were usually spot on, and they did everything -- my shoes, my cathedral veil, the veil, cord and candle for the ceremony, even the pillows for the rings and arrahae, as well as the cover for the bible. Their prices were very affordable, with the gowns for the bridal entourage (complete with head dress and pouch) ranged from Php 3,000 to 4,000.
Your hair and make-up
Of course, what would a very nice bridal gown look like if you're not all made up? There are a lot of hair and make up artists and salons who offer their services at an affordable price. Before committing, though, be sure that you get a trial make up so you can see if you'd be comfy with the type of make up to be done, and what kind of hairstyle would suit your face shape and type.
I went with Jesse Otero of Fabio Salsa Salon (Powerplant Mall), who is my go-to hair & make-up person since I was in college. He did a bang-up job with my hair and make up, as well as for my mom and entourage. We all looked like grecian goddesses, and it lasted the entire day! :)
Needless to say, you need to look for couturiers and hair and make-up artists that would be reasonable to you and that they will listen to what YOU want. It is, after all, your wedding day. :)
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Get in touch with them:
Premiere Center for Fashion & Design
Ligaya corner Buenconsejo Streets, Mandaluyong City
Look for: Stella or Jenny
Fabio Salsa Salon
Shop 312, 4th floor
Powerplant Mall, Rockwell Center
Tel. No. : 898-1431 to 32
look for Mr. Jessie Otero
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