Lace has always been a favorite of brides. It is prized for its
beautiful designs, romantic feeling, and fine needlework. Whether you
use a lot of lace or just a few accents, it will add a sense of luxury
and elegance to your wedding.
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| Alencon Lace Wedding Dress |
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| Venice Lace Wedding Dress |
Of course the most obvious way to
use lace in a wedding is on a bridal gown. There are a variety of
different effects that can be created with lace, depending on which type
is chosen, and how it is used. One of the most classic styles is to
applique sections of Alencon or Venise lace to the bodice and hem of a
wedding gown. For a fresh daytime look, keep the lace details delicate.
If you prefer a more formal or grand effect, use a wider border of lace
on the hem of the gown, and heavily bead it with crystal and pearl beads
to match the bridal jewelry.
In general, pearl bridal jewelry is
considered to be the perfect companion to a traditional lace applique
gown.
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| Chantilly Wedding Dress |
A more modern take on a lace wedding gown is to use a piece
of lace as fabric, rather than stitching smaller pieces to another
material. The all-over lace bridal gown has become very popular, as it
can be less fussy and busy than the more traditional lace applique
method. When the lace is used in one continuous piece, at a distance, it
reads as a textured fabric, which is why it is more streamlined than
lace applique. This technique is gorgeous when done with a softer lace
such as Chantilly, which flows beautifully. Finish it off with elegant
pearl bridal jewelry or more glamorous crystal wedding jewelry.
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| Roses Wedding Bouquet |
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| Wildflower Lace Wedding Bouquet |
Lace
is a beautiful addition to many parts of a wedding beyond the bride's
attire. A romantic bouquet of roses or lily-of-the-valley would look
amazing finished off with a wide lace ribbon. This idea would work
equally well for the bridesmaids' bouquets, perhaps in a colored piece
of lace.
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| Lace Aisle Runner |
Another lovely way to use lace in your wedding ceremony is as a
runner. Lace aisle runners can easily be rented from your florist and
create a very pretty path for the processional.
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| Lace Wedding Table Cloth |
At the reception,
lace is a wonderful accent for the tables. An ivory lace cloth laid over
a solid tablecloth will look romantic and luxurious. For the solid
underlayment, choose a color in a contrasting color to help showcase the
design on the lace. Pale blue or yellow look fresh and summery under a
crisp white lace; a deep tan color is elegant and understated when
paired with an ivory lace. Some vendors also offer lace chair covers,
but be wary of these; sometimes the chairs need covers because they are
not pretty enough to be seen alone; in this case a solid chair cover
makes a better camouflage.
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| Lace Wedding Favors |
Small squares or circles of lace can
used to wrap the wedding favors. You can also purchase or make tiny lace
drawstring bags, which are ideal for the classic wedding favor of chocolate candies. The lace squares would be pretty packaging for any type
of favor, and are especially fitting for a country wedding.
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| Lace Wedding Cake |
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| Lace Wedding Theme |
There
are so many lovely ways to use lace in a wedding that it is no wonder
that it has long been a staple for brides and their mothers. From gowns,
to table linens, to cake designs, lace just adds such a soft and
feminine touch. The timeless beauty of lace evokes the perfect romantic
sentiment for a wedding day.
In general, pearl bridal jewelry is
considered to be the perfect companion to a traditional lace applique
gown.
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