While the rap group 2 Live Crew were "As Nasty As They Wanna Be" back in the '80's, on July 19, 2008 former band member Luther "Luke" Campbell was an angel as he exchanged vows with Kristin Thompson. From the bride's stroll in her Monique Lhuillier gown down the aisle of Saint Luke Community College's chapel to the cake cutting at the Hotel Palomar reception, see the "I do" details in this VH1 clip from Luke's ParentalAdvisory:
On September 12, 2008 Sandy Leah Lima exchanged white and yellow gold wedding bands with her long-time love, musician Lucas Lima in a ceremony which many Brazilians have deemed "the wedding of the year." The bride, famous for her years as one-half of the brother/sister duo Sandy & Junior as well as for her performances alongside such international stars as Andrea Bocelli and Enrique Iglesias, has shared photos of her special day in the following clip:
This video, narrated by Sally Grigsby, the owner of Belle Bridal, answers some common questions brides have when trying on gowns such as:
• does it matter what type of undergarments you wear?
• does it matter what hairstyle you wear?
• should you wear makeup?
• are these gowns sized differently than my usual clothes?
Your friends have stood by you through thick and thin, and now you've asked them to stand by your side in the role of bridesmaids on the most important day of your life. When shopping for attire that will please all of your attendants, keep the following in mind:
1) Involve your bridesmaids in the selection process. Flip through bridal magazines, research online wedding sites and have an all girls afternoon browsing through local bridal salons.
2) Consider the style of your wedding dress when choosing silhouettes for your attendants. Although today many brides opt for the flexibility of multiple styles in order to flatter the physiques of various members of the wedding party, all the dresses should complement the bride's wedding gown without drawing attention away from the woman of the hour.
3) Color is a major factor when choosing the look of bridesmaids' dresses. Brides can select a shade that coincides with the season, or a hue that highlights a wedding theme.
4) Focus on a fabric that will be comfortable for your friends. Although velvet adds a regal touch to any occasion, remember that your bridesmaids will melt in such heavy material in a wedding held in the summer months or at a locale that is not climate controlled. By the same token, chiffon gives an air of innocence to any dress, but the gossamer fabric would offer little warmth for a bridesmaid at a winter wedding.
5) Once your decision has been made, order all of your bridesmaids dresses at the same time to guarantee that the same material will be used for all the garments.
Learn more about choosing your bridesmaids' dresses in the following video clip:
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