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* Words From Gutheart *

Things A Bride Should Know

Global Trends

· Haute Couture Bridal Collections are heading even further then they used to be towards a more luxurious & voluminous look. The classic cuts are Sheath, Mermaid, A-line & Ball gowns.

· The tendency is for designers to have deeper thought on details, handmade embroideries, embellishments, dantelles & fabric textures which allows to play with shape & volume.

· At the end of things the Bridal dress is all about leaving that SOPHISTICATED WOW Effect as well as to be amazingly beautiful.

· New Shades & Colors – Apart from that all lasting classic white, you can see in all the Haute Couture runways dominant shades of cream, powder pinks, Blush colors & goldens.

· Gloves are a unique touch and strongly enhance the vintage look you're after.

· Flowers & lace are two of the strong motives this season. Use them for your advantage.

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Be Ready To Look Stunning

• Find Your "Sophisticated Wow" Statement Fabric •

Once the time comes for you to plan your wedding dress, you must give thought for a high quality fabric with good weight and texture. Think how much impact will this beautiful fabric makes on you now and how much impact it will make on everyone else when you’ll wear it on. Trust Gutheart’s designer to recommend on the perfect fabric combinations for your wedding dress considering design & budget.

• Find Your Color • Sometimes you just don’t know which color of fabric will be the most perfect for your skin tone.

Keep in mind that the color of your wedding dress must compliment your skin tone not contrast it.

In general, light color skin tone will go well together with the traditional whites, ivory and powder color dresses.

A darker skin tone will be better suited with the creams, powder & champagne color dresses.

· Think about accessories combinations in order to reach the perfect look – Please keep in mind THERE IS something that's called : « TOO much « .

When you’re coming to fittings, bring the jewels & accessories with you in order to see the total look.

For instance, beaded cover top could go perfect with a similar beaded dress or either a dress designed in clean cuts.

· Shoes Are Important – Even if you think it doesn’t. Match the shoe with the events vibe as well as the dress. pay attention that stiletto are classics & sophisticated, peep-toes are romantics, sandals can enhance details if they match your dress and flip-flops are perfect for beach wedding.

· When you arrive for dress fitting - Bring with you the shoes & bra you intend to wear at your wedding. This way we'll make sure the dress will fit perfectly.

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Be Ready To Relax & Enjoy Your Special Day

· Give your Bridal Dress Designer heads up if you intend to lose weight ( try to be realistic about losing weight) before the event.

· Your wedding day is approaching and you begin to stress? Gutheart is a huge Yoga fan. Yoga (From a personal experience point of view) will keep your figure lean, your mind positive & your body's flexible & healthy.

· Walk your wedding shoes BEFORE your wedding day. Wear them first so they will not wear you out J.

· In order to keep calm – check with the Rabbi, the make-up artist & hair designer that they haven’t booked something else for your wedding day. This way, no one will have something else on their mind.

· Avoid fried greasy foods two weeks before your wedding day.

· Avoid over tan – it just looks weird.

· Drink a lot! Of water – 10-12 glasses a day – its good for you & for your skin.

· Want to chose your wedding color palette (bouquets , tables design, props ) ? Check out « Design Seeds » website. its a great tool for you to experiment with color matching.

· If you're into Massages (& you got one as a present from GUTHEART ♥ ) – you might want to fix the massage appointment several days before your wedding day so you won't suffer from cramps.

· Ask your bridesmaid to bring you an SOS kit – safety pins, fabric adhesive, compact sewing kit, scissors, nail file, cotton sticks, alcohol wipes, deodorant, same shade lip- gloss, powder and… most importantly !!! Straw for drinking.

· Make yourself your All-Time-Favorite playlist. Quiet music for relaxing & high vibe music for good energies.

It will make the preparations for you and your company that much better

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