The 'grown-up' bride
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In the world of
wedding styles, the "grown up" bride is a cultural phenomenon that
reflects the changes in our society and our views of tradition. Women
who have chosen to pursue an education, career, or just being single
as a priority before choosing to be married are one type of grown-up
bride. Another is the woman who is remarrying.
No matter what her
age, the reasons that place her in this grown-up bride category -- postponing
marriage or re-marrying -- do not mean that she is forgoing a romantic,
elegant wedding and reception party or a beautiful dress and accessories.
It just means there is a difference in how she will go about it.
The grown-up bride's needs are unique.
Unlike the more classic bride whose wedding reflects much of her family 's tastes
and wishes, the grown-up bride has created her
own lifestyle and has established certain guidelines in matters of taste, comfort and decorating. These
mirror her level of sophistication and will be used in planning her wedding. She's encouraged by savvy
wedding consultants to "throw out all the rules," and make up her own to
fulfill her desire for a "dream-come-true wedding."
The more sophisticated bride wants a unique
dress -- not necessarily "bridal," yet romantic and beautiful and, yes,
even sexy! With many women, a priority is to be able to wear it again,
so why not get something she really loves, even if it costs a bit
more!
"A beautiful dress does not a bride make." However, veils,
headpieces, and bouquets are the bridal accoutrements that create
that romantic imagery. She even chooses how "bridal" she wishes to
be with the accessories she selects.
Grown-up brides usually have fewer attendants
and they, too, are generally older and willing to spend more money
for dresses and they don't even have to match! This is an area of
wedding planning where one can be creative and adventuresome!
Most grown-up couples pay for their own wedding,
and their preference is to have a fun, elegant celebration for their
friends and families. Their focus tends to be on the vows instead
of ceremony, on celebration instead of status, on romance instead
of rules. For this couple there is a great deal of freedom in choosing
where their wedding will be, how it will look and what they want their
vows to say. Selecting what is appropriate for
them from traditions and combining these choices with their contemporary
values and ideas, the grown-up couple creates their own unique and
romantic wedding celebration.
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