There will be numerous opportunities for toasting and celebrating the newly engaged couple, whether an engagement party, rehearsal dinner or wedding reception. Below are a few quick tips from the knot to keep in mind when preparing a toast...
1. Keep it simple. Try to engage your audience without rambling and avoid words you wouldn't typically use. A beautiful toast can be as short as a few sentences or as long as two minutes. Be genuine.
2. Take it seriously. By agreeing to toast the couple, you have a chance to tell an important story. This is both an honor and a responsibility. Embrace this opportunity with both grace and maturity.
3. Practice, practice, practice. The knot suggests writing out your toast several weeks before the event. Approach this with the same perspective you would an important work presentation. The knot also suggests having someone you trust edit your work and provide feedback. The more prepared you are, the less likely you will have to rely upon last-minute, hastily scrawled thoughts...
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White can be symbolic of new beginnings, purity, and the start of a new life together in many cultures. It's also associated with traditional wedding ceremonies in Christianity. The tradition of wearing white wedding gowns has both historical and cultural roots. Queen Victoria is often credited with popularizing the white wedding dress in the 19th century when she married Prince Albert in a white gown. Select this lovely little link to read an in-depth article featured in Brides that highlights the history of Queen Victoria’s choice to wear a white wedding dress.
Wondering how to find your perfect fit in wedding gowns? Typically wedding dress sizes can be different from regular clothing sizes. Wedding dress sizing often follows its own set of sizing charts, and may differ from one bridal designer or brand to another. Wedding dress sizes often run smaller than regular clothing sizes, meaning that a bride may need to choose a wedding dress size that is larger than her usual size.
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SIZE
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BUST
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WAIST
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HIP
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2
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33 1/2
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26
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36
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4
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34 1/2
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27
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37
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6
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35 1/2
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28
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38
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8
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36 1/2
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29
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39
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10
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37 1/2
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30
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40
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12
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39
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31 1/2
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41 1/2
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