Wedding planning is a very exciting time in any family’s life. Some are planned in a matter of months, some are over a few years. Regardless of how much time you have, you need to know how to plan this important day.
Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo is pleased that we are a major resource – not only for bride, groom, mother, and father wedding attire, but all things wedding. We are pleased to offer them here, all in one place. Read on for guides on the wedding planning process!
Bride’s Guides
The first thing to start with is the Darianna® Bride Guide. This guide is designed to equip you with everything you need for a stress-free bridal experience including what to expect, bridal lingo, FAQs, and more. The dress shopping process is one of the best things to do in the planning process and the more you know beforehand the more fun and exciting the shopping trip will be!
Next is very important. Our Bride’s Guide: 5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Bridal Shop discusses everything from reviews to responsiveness, services to pricing when, wedding dress shopping. This is a must read before booking with bridal shops so you can be comfortable even before you get there in person. For instance – if you have a large bridal party attending, do they have the space for it?
Once you have your appointment(s) set, we have The Ultimate Guide: Things To Do Before Your Wedding Dress Appointment. This includes help with your budget, research (on designers, price range of their wedding dresses, and bridal salon requirements), and what to bring. A read of this before bridal shopping will put your mind at ease knowing you are prepared.
Groom’s Guides
After the dress comes the Tuxedos/Suits! Our Groom’s Guide To Renting a Tuxedo or Suit explains in detail the process of how to select and rent your attire (and your wedding party) so you know what to expect.
Our Groom’s Guide: 4 Decisions To Choose Wedding Attire asks questions about preferences, colors, and wedding venue that makes takes the selection process from overwhelming to a snap! This one includes the best advice on how to narrow the choices of groom fashion from the classic black to the latest trends This will help you find the perfect look.
And of course, some wedding parties have the all important Ring Bearer. Read our guide on What Should a Ring Bearer Wear to a Wedding. Ring bearers also tend to be growing young men so read our guide on When Should a Ring Bearer Get Measured for a Tuxedo to help the parents of the ring bearer better manage their time!
Mother’s Guides
It would not be complete without including our Mothers of the Bride and Groom! They get their very own Mother of the Bride/Groom Survival Guide! The most helpful read for mothers including a timeline of all the wedding planning, including when she needs to begin shopping for her perfect dress for her child’s big day.
Once they know the timeline, it’s time to read our Mother’s Guide: How To Find The Best Mother of the Bride or Groom Dresses. This comprehensive guide discusses seasons, formality, venues, wedding colors, preferences, etc.! Mom needs a stress-free experience when choosing her dress. This guide will get her started thinking about her personal style and encourage keeping an open mind when searching for her perfect mother of the bride or groom dress.
Father’s Guides
One of our most widely red blogs is called “What Should the Father’s of the Bride and Groom Wear to the Wedding” has great advice for the Dads! This guide discusses trends, ways to make dad look and feel special and confident, and understanding his special role in the day.
More Guides and Resources
One of the most popular is our Bride’s Guide: How To Bustle Your Wedding Dress. This one is not only verbally explanatory on what they are and how to bustle different dresses, but also includes very helpful photos and two videos!
One of our most requested designers for years has been Madi Lane and it’s no surprise that the Bride’s Guide to Madi Lane Wedding Dresses is so popular. Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo is proud to be the largest retailer of her gowns in the entire Philadelphia region. If you love Madi Lane or are not familiar with her dresses, read this one!
We have a Bride’s Guide to Essense of Australia Dresses – our newest and extremely popular addition to our wedding dress gallery. In this guide we feature dresses for every different style of bride: from Bohemian to Traditional and everything in between! Read this one to see if Essense has the right dress for your personality.
Another very popular and helpful guide is our Bride’s Guide: How To Plan For Rain On Your Wedding Day. The potential for wedding day rain causes so much anxiety for brides. This guide explains how to take the stress of inclement weather out of the equation and actually embrace it with pre-planning, hair and make up, photography, accessories, and more!
When the wedding is over, we have a Bride’s Guide: Wedding Gown Preservation to give all the whys and hows on preserving your perfect wedding dress for the future.
We even have The Ultimate Guide To Renting A Tuxedo Or Suit For Prom!
Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo has over a decade of experience in dressing brides, grooms, mothers and fathers for the wedding day. Whether the wedding theme is black tie or the dress code is beach attire, the most important thing about planning a wedding is to make it exactly what you want.
Planning Tips
- The first step is to learn all you can before starting out!
- It is a good idea to consider whether a wedding planner or a point person is needed to keep the day running smoothly.
- Make sure that the bride’s mother and groom’s mother understand their important role leading up to and including the day of the wedding and that they understand if they have been given specific responsibilities.
- It is best to give yourself ample time to plan a wedding, however, this can be done quickly. The right vendors and planning team can make your special day the perfect lifetime memory.
Do you have a question or an idea for a guide? Contact us with your guide idea and we would be happy to write a blog just for you!