Why You Should Choose a Vibrant Wedding Gown

Today’s wedding culture allows for a lot of creativity! Brides are coming up with unique ways to make their weddings memorable and reflect their personalities. Choosing a non-traditional wedding gown is a great way to create a standout experience.  Why not /opt for color over the traditional white? Here are ten great ideas to keep in mind when choosing a vibrant wedding gown.

Personal Comfort and Confidence
One great reason to choose a vibrant color for your wedding gown over the traditional white is your own comfort and confidence. Not everyone wants to wear white, and in today’s world, that is okay. It’s your special day, and you are the bride. You should feel as comfortable and confident as you can as you welcome your guests to help you celebrate the most important day of your life.

Venue and Theme Match
Many brides are now choosing to color coordinate with the venue and the theme. If you are having a quiet garden wedding, you may want to choose a dress complimented by soft pastels and floral shades. A dusty rose may blend in if you are having a desert wedding. Contrasts also work with this type of idea. In a wedding of neutral tones, a bold and vibrant wedding dress will stand out and create a dramatic effect.

Skin Tone and Color Coordination
Let’s face it. Not everyone looks great in white. You absolutely do not need to force yourself into the dress that other brides are squeezing into. Choose a dress that compliments your skin tone. Working with your natural hues will help you feel more confident on your special day.

Time of Year
Choosing a wedding dress that is appropriate seasonally will help complement the time of year and create a memory that reflects the moment. In the winter, you may want to choose a subdued color like blue or grey. Even an emerald green works for this season of dim and neutral tones. If your wedding is in the spring or summer, bright corals or even floral tones reflect the scenery in a way that is completely appropriate.

Accessories and Jewellery
How should you accessorize a vibrantly colored dress? When you wear a white dress, it seems only appropriate to wear subtle jewellery. Pearl studs and a simple strand of pearls are a good choice for a white wedding dress. However, with a vibrant color, the sky’s the limit. You can accessorize as boldly as the dress itself. Or you can pair it with the most subtle options and let the bold colors speak for themselves.

Photography Considerations
The color shows up on camera very differently from white. Before the wedding, you may want to do some test shots with your photographer. This way, you can choose the appropriate backdrop and photo composition to make the most of your bold color choices.

Traditions and Cultural Sensitivities
Some colors may be meaningful in different ways for various cultures and traditions. Particularly in culturally blended families, it is crucial to be aware of what each color symbolizes. In Chinese culture, red indicates prosperity and good luck. Other colors hold significance in other cultures. This is an excellent opportunity to do a little research into the traditions of your own family as well as your partner’s family. Choosing colors that bear significance in your new family can create a meaningful tribute and an instant bond.

Spouse Attire Coordination
You and your spouse-to-be are different people, but you work together perfectly; likewise, you can coordinate without being matchy-matchy. Even if you are sticking to tradition and not allowing your spouse to see your dress before the wedding, you can coordinate what you will be wearing by simply discussing the color scheme. This doesn’t mean that you wear exactly matching colors. Instead, find colors that complement each other and harmonize, just like your personalities do in life.

Quality of Fabric
Be sure to choose a gown of high enough quality that the color doesn’t compromise the general look of the dress. Various dyes can give a different look to certain fabrics, so you may want to check the fabric for a few things. Make sure you are comfortable in the dress and that the fabric is comfortable on your skin. Make sure that the quality of the fabric photographs well. Finally, check the fabric to see if it is flexible enough to let you move around as much as you intend to at your wedding.

Trust Your Instincts
Overall, trust your instincts. It’s your wedding, and you know what is appropriate and what will make you feel the most comfortable. Any former bride will tell you that the happiest brides make confident choices and their own decisions. Try not to be overly influenced by friends or family, while at the same time being respectful of their needs as well as family traditions and customs.

Conclusion

Ultimately, it’s your big day, and you want to stand out in a big way. White is a color that is completely appropriate for your wedding. But other colors are now relevant, too. It’s no longer necessary to wear white for your wedding. Wearing a vibrant color on your wedding day means adapting to a global perspective and embracing a universally encompassing worldview. Enjoy this process and use it as an opportunity to express your individuality.

Why Choose La Princesa?

In Phoenix, AZ, La Princesa provides the perfect venue for your dream wedding. We help you combine family tradition with innovation and individuality. We offer an elegant venue that will set the stage for your dream wedding. With three stunning locations, we can accommodate nearly any wedding celebration of any size and help make your fantasies come to life. Ready to book your event? Click here to contact us. Still have questions? Visit our website or call (623) 845-9000 for more information.

Ten Special Touches to Make Your Wedding Stand Out

Your wedding is the most important day of your life. Not only do you want to create special memories, but you also want it to stand out from the weddings of your friends and family members. What features will your wedding have that will make it different from the rest? You want your day to be as unique as you are. Here are some ideas to create the wedding of your dreams and cultivate an event that will really stand out.

The Venue
This is possibly the most essential piece of the puzzle. You will want to choose a venue that offers everything you need to make your wedding dazzling and unique. Many types of venues are available, but you will want to check a few boxes to ensure you have what you need. Make sure to choose a venue that is comfortable for you, as formal as you want, and provides the amenities you seek for your wedding. Some amenities to look for in a wedding venue are adequate dressing room areas, appropriate seating and dining areas, sound systems, bathrooms, and food and beverage options.
Most importantly, you need to choose a venue that reflects your love for each other and your own unique story. Perhaps you’ll choose a beachfront venue, a cozy cottage, a majestic cliffside, or an intimate chapel. Whatever you choose should tell your tale and make a memory that reflects this story.

Personalized Invitations
Your day begins with the invitations you send to guests. Personalized invitations can be a fantastic way to create an event that’s all your own. Add your own flavor to the design of your invitations, and you’ll be inviting your guests into your wedding story from moment one.

Honor Your Furry Friend
Do you have a dog or a cat who is a special part of your family? One way to create a wedding that has a personal touch is to include your furry best friend. Some ways to include your pet are to use them as a ring bearer or flower girl, feature them in the engagement photos, add them to the ceremony, or even have them serve as the witness to your nuptials, sealing the deal with a paw print signature. No matter how you choose to include your best friend in your wedding, you won’t regret including your best friend on the most important day of your life.

Creative Seating Arrangements
Lounge areas, cozy couches, and curved seating areas for the ceremony are just a few examples of creative seating arrangements. Experiment with guests sitting closer to the bride and groom in casual configurations rather than just sitting in straight rows. This can create an intimate feeling to your ceremony that leaves a lasting impression.

Signature Cocktails
Nothing says “you” like your very own signature cocktails. Most caterers and bartenders will work with you to develop a signature cocktail specifically crafted for your special day. Choose flavors, colors, and other attributes you enjoy in a cocktail and create something that will make your wedding unique and exceptional.

Interactive Entertainment
The wedding of 2024 is more than just a buffet line and a dance floor. Today’s wedding guests enjoy a variety of interactive games and party activities. Outdoor games, photo booths, and build-your-own dessert stations are just a few ways guests can interact and enjoy themselves.

Storytelling Décor
One great way to tell your story is through décor. Let your wedding’s décor be unique to you and your spouse-to-be as you relive wonderful moments unique to you. Perhaps create a timeline of events that illustrates how you came together, so that your guests may see your beautiful love story.

Unexpected Favors
From personalized keepsakes to thematic goodie bags, give your guests something unique to just you two. Perhaps something that signifies your love story or a local treat that is available only where you are. Both are great ways to send your guests something unique to your wedding.

Choreographed Dance or Surprise Performance
Not that there’s anything wrong with the electric slide or the Cuban shuffle, but there are so many dance trends out there; why not show your guests what you’ve got by putting together a little choreographed dance?

Late-Night Snacks and Send Offs – Have munchie snacks available for your guests as the wedding is drawing to an end. A cute dessert bar or hot chocolate station is a great way to have a little snack while waiting to say goodbye to the happy couple. Sending them off with sparklers, fireworks, or streamer poppers creates a memory as unique as your extraordinary story, as you embark on this new journey together.

Visit La Princesa Today!

When you are looking for a wedding venue that will make your wedding stand out, La Princesa is the elite venue for your wedding needs. We provide a unique beauty and quiet elegance that will set your wedding apart. With three stunning locations, we can accommodate nearly any wedding celebration of any size and help make your dreams come true. Ready to book your event? Click here to contact us. Still have questions? Visit our website or call (623) 845-9000 for more information.

How to Include Your Dog in Your Wedding

Your dog is your best friend, and nobody else is more important in your life. So why not include them in your special day? There are many ways that brides and grooms are including their canine companions on their wedding day. This can be a fun way to pay tribute to your pet and experience the comfort that only they can bring on this most cherished occasion. Here’s everything you need to know once you decide to include your pup in celebrating your nuptials.

Creative Ways to Include Your Dog in Your Wedding

Ceremony Only
One option for including your dog in your wedding is to keep it simple. Include your sweet canine cutie in the wedding ceremony. Some dogs will do a great job walking down the aisle themselves. Others will need a little assistance. Make sure to come armed with treats and toys, whatever it takes to get Fido all the way to his mom and dad.

Engagement Photos
Featuring your dog in your engagement photos is another beautiful way to include them in your festivities. Some cute ideas include pictures of rings while petting the dog, setting the scene for adding a new member to their family, and just a casual walk together. Even the most straightforward photo ideas can create a moment with your favorite pooch that you will remember for a lifetime.

Timed Appearances
Another creative way to introduce your dog to the night of festivities is to give them their own timed appearance. Whether you bring out your dog to help with the cake cutting or feature them during the processional, it will bring a tear to your eye to see that fluffy child participate in your most monumental day.

Cake Design
Is Fluffy a little nervous in large crowds? One great way to include them is to create a cake that pays tribute to your dog. Putting your puppy’s face on a cake or having a dog-shaped cake made are both great ways to show that you care.

Signature Drinks
Care for a cocktail? Why not try a pooch-inspired beverage? A Fifi Cosmo or a Fido Martini will quench the thirst and give your favorite furry friend a great shout-out.

Personalized Items
There are many resources out there that will personalize items you use at your wedding, such as bridesmaid gifts, party favors, and more. A take-home koozie featuring your puppy or thank you cards with your dog’s face on them are perfect ways to honor your pup at your wedding. Some brides know their dog can’t make it to the wedding but have a favorite photo of their dog placed in the middle of their bouquets to keep that near and dear one close to their hearts.

Custom Artwork
Whether your dog can make it to the ceremony, you can commission custom artwork featuring your beloved pet. Some people feature portraits of their pets at their weddings. Still others feature pets at the engagement or the reception.

Photo Cutouts
Lifesized photo cutouts are super fun for a wedding. If your dog can’t come to the wedding, create photo cutouts of the happy couple featuring the dog. That way, guests can still feel like they’re including your best friend and fuzzball.

Practical Considerations

When you include your dog in your wedding, there are a few points to consider keeping everyone safe and happy.

Appointing a Dog Handler
Whether you hire your favorite dog trainer or appoint a sweet, dog-loving family member or friend, you will definitely want someone available to keep an eye (and possibly a leash) on your pup so that everyone stays safe and is accounted for at all times. Nothing would be worse than a runaway puppy on the biggest day of your life.

Time Limit
On that note, your dog may become a little too tired to be out and about for longer than an hour or so. It’s a great idea to set a specific time limit for your dog so that they have an opportunity to rest when their featured moment has concluded.

Considering a Dog’s Comfort
Remember that your dog will want to be comfortable throughout the celebration. It will be a good idea to keep a soft bed nearby. Another idea is to keep chews and toys available to provide that comfort for your dog. This will be a stimulating day for you both; you just want to ensure your dog isn’t overwhelmed.

Here are a few FAQs

Can My Dog Be a Witness at My Wedding?
Here’s a surprising and fun fact. Your dog can be your witness at your wedding. In the state of Arizona, the document can be signed with a simple paw print to seal the deal. What a fun way to include your favorite pooch!

Can My Dog Be my Ring Bearer or my Flower Girl?
Your dog can be your ring bearer or your flower girl. The best way to incorporate this into your ceremony is to ensure everything is safe. Make sure that you choose a method for your dog to carry the ring or flowers that is dog-proof. You don’t want your special day ruined by an emergency trip to the vet. So, this means being careful with the ring, so your dog doesn’t eat it. It also means using flowers that are nontoxic to dogs.

Can My Dog Come to My Reception?
Your dog may come to your reception, but you’ll want to keep safety at the top of your list. Make sure your dog isn’t getting overwhelmed by a large crowd or getting underfoot and tripping wedding guests. Small dogs may want to sit near the wedding party table, and larger dogs will need a crate or bed to retreat to when the party gets going.

Contact La Princesa Today!

In Phoenix, Arizona, La Princesa is the elite venue for your wedding needs. With three stunning locations, we can accommodate nearly any sized wedding celebration and help make your dreams come true. Ready to book your event? Click here to contact us. Do you still have questions? Visit our website or call (623) 845-9000 for more information.