Choosing a wedding dress a major commitment, too

Those who have never been married might wonder why brides-to-be make such a big deal out of selecting a wedding dress. But analyze the components and you'll begin to see why.A wedding dress is the most expensive garment a woman will ever buy and typically the only gown she will have custom-made for her. The current average price is about $1,289, according to Brides magazine, but gowns from $2,000 to $10,000 are more likely the tags you'll find in designer bridal salons. All eyes will be on her, so she wants it to be perfect.
The bride who dreams of a fairy-tale wedding after all the time and expense she's putting into the process has a kindred spirit in designer Claire Pettibone. Her gowns range from the ethereal to sensual, full and floaty to body-hugging sheaths.Pettibone says that there have been a lot of changes in the industry since she began designing 18 years ago. “There are fewer rules and more of an acceptance of the individual,” she says. “If a traditional wedding is right for you, fine, but there's a knowledge that it's a personal thing.”
Her message is to make the process fun and to fully indulge fantasies of what you want to look like on the big day. Women are shifting to buying accessories such as shoes and scarves and handbags.That said, there are some practicalities to wedding-dress shopping. Her advice:1.Be careful about whom you choose to come with you when you try on gowns. Don't select a dress based on what others say about it; you have to love it.2.Have an idea of what type of dress you want so you won't be overwhelmed by the selection. Depending on your personal style and they type of wedding you're having, you should be able to narrow it down to a dress that is formal or informal, ultra-romantic or more modern.3.Don't overdo it. Trying on any more than six to eight wedding dresses in a single store can wear you down. After the first few, you'll have an idea of what you like, and what flatters you. The store's bridal consultant should be able to pick up on that, as well as direct you to dresses that fit your requirements.
Saying that Zidlicky will be traded might seem a little fatalistic. A deal may not be workable, the Wild may have a great run over the next week, Fletcher may decide to hang on until the summer when the defenseman’s no trade clause opens up more options. The problem is that this Minnesota franchise is still looking for its identity, arguably it has been ever since Jacques Lemaire stood down as head coach. A good starting point for any identity is bringing in and keeping players who want to be a part of your franchise, and buy into what your franchise is aiming for and trying to do. If he is traded, Zidlicky will be traded because he doesn’t want to be a part of this franchise.

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