A Guide to Glamorous Weddings

Nowadays, brides are looking for something unique and elegant to make their wedding day special. Of course, the centerpiece of a wedding is the bridal gown. A style in bridal wear that will never go out of style is glamour. Here's how you can find the perfect glamorous dress and build a whole theme around it.

The Dress
Of course, the wedding dress is the most important part of the ceremony; it's what everyone will be looking at, even more so than the decorations and scenery. Not all gowns scream glamour, so it's important to know what to look for in a glamorous wedding gown. Think old Hollywood, 1930's and Marilyn Monroe. Straight silhouettes are associated with this look more so than a line or full ball gown; leave those for the princess brides. Fishtail gowns are always striking, but anything long and slinky will do. Basically, this look requires a wedding gown with the soul of an evening dress

While most brides are wearing strapless gowns, the glamour bride is going against the grain. Definitely look for a gown with straps, but not just regular ones. Unique gowns that are asymmetrical, or have a twist of fabric on one strap or a brooch attached fit the style best. For winter weddings a fur wrap is an absolute must to complete the look.

The Hair & Make Up
Bridal make up is always best when it's fresh and clean, but glamour calls for something slightly more dramatic, so a compromise will have to be done here. If anything, the lips are definitely the place to go bold with a bright red, matte lipstick. For the eyes, adding a full set of lashes, in addition to powder eyeliner on the top lid will enhance your eyes without overdoing the look. Hairstyles should be long and flowing, just like the gown. A Veronica Lake inspired do', with a little bit of hair covering the face will do the trick. And make sure to leave the tiara's and veil's at home; just let your head go bare and beautiful!

The Ceremony
The best color schemes for a glamorous wedding are the colors of your lipstick and dress: red and white. If you're feeling gutsy, go for an reception decorated in all red, including table cloths, chair covers and minimalist table decorations. If done correctly, it can create a smoldering and memorable event. But if this kind of scenery is a bit too bold, just tone it down with touches of white. Most importantly, great attention should be paid to details. Everything from the swankiest glasses to the most modern table settings will finalize the look of glamour on your big day.