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The Jungle Bus From Nightlife Limousine.<br />
“ We like wedding<br />
gowns brought in for<br />
alterations at least<br />
a month before the<br />
wedding and<br />
bridesmaid dresses<br />
two weeks prior<br />
to the wedding. ”<br />
Natural shades accented<br />
with bright colors top the list<br />
in 2009 fashion. “We’re seeing<br />
lots of earth-tone (brown,<br />
champagne, orange, cinnamon,<br />
clover) dresses and vests<br />
paired with bright flowers,”<br />
said Lana Hanson, owner of<br />
White Lace Bridal.<br />
Depending on the location,<br />
brides are choosing light<br />
and airy dresses for destination<br />
weddings and mermaidstyle<br />
dresses most often.<br />
Hanson recommends order-<br />
ing a dress at LEAST six months prior to the wedding, if not<br />
sooner. Bridesmaid dresses are no exception.<br />
“Many bridesmaids are now being allowed to pick their<br />
own style of dress as long as it’s the same color as the bride<br />
chooses,” said Hanson. “That way bridesmaids can pick the<br />
style that fits them the best and meets their price range.”<br />
Unfortunately, not all dresses fit perfectly. “We like<br />
wedding gowns brought in for alterations at least a month<br />
before the wedding and bridesmaid dresses two weeks<br />
prior to the wedding,” said Mary Vogel, owner of Personally<br />
Yours Alterations. “If they’re not here soon enough, a rush<br />
fee is added.”<br />
Wedding planning shouldn’t cause brides to pull out<br />
their hair, however. At Lillians, brides, bridesmaids and<br />
divas can celebrate being a woman by booking a fun-filled<br />
“Diva Night.” This private event, held at Lillians, is for 20<br />
to 40 women who enjoy a beverage of their choice, along<br />
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