Have you always been the type of woman who is more comfortable playing sports than shopping for shoes and handbags? You are not alone – there are plenty of women whose style is athletic and sporty rather than frilly and girly. When a sportier woman becomes engaged, it can be like being suddenly asked to take on a very unfamiliar role, that of the traditional gal who loves things like ribbon and lace and monogrammed napkins. The trick is to plan a wedding that feels like you and reflects your own style and interests. Here are some tips for tomboy brides to get you started on the right foot.
The biggest issue for many sporty women is the wedding gown. If you are unaccustomed to wearing dresses or even skirts, donning a floor length formal gown is likely to feel very much like putting on a costume. No matter how beautiful the gown, if you feel like a fake, you will not be happy. There are many styles of bridal gowns, though, that can feel very comfortable to a more athletic or tomboyish bride. The key is to shop for the one that makes you feel the best, rather than worrying about what your mother or guests would like to see in you in!
Stay away from strapless styles if you are not used to wearing tightly fitted or formal clothing. A tank style or halter gown will be just as beautiful, but you will not have to worry about keeping it in place all night. There are many wedding dresses which have clean and simple lines without a lot of frills or embellishments, which is often more pleasing to a bride who dislikes frou frou styles. Simple wedding jewelry like a classic pair of pearl studs is a good option, or choose wedding jewelry which is a bit chunkier and more modern like a heavy silver necklace.
Your wedding decorations should feel like you, not some other bride. Do not feel like your wedding has to be traditional or lacy if that does not appeal to you. Clean and fresh may be more to your liking. Informal flowers like daisies are a nice option for the bridal bouquet, as they have that great fresh picked feeling. Wildflowers are another great idea for the wedding flowers for a tomboy bride, thanks to their natural outdoorsy flavor.
It can be really fun to design your wedding with details which showcase your interests, so let your sporty side shine on your wedding day. Choose a motif which speaks of your favorite pursuits and carry it throughout the wedding. This can be especially nice if your fiance shares your interests. For instance, if you love to play tennis or sail, emboss the top of your wedding invitation with a small motif in the shape of a pair of crossed racquets or a sailboat. If you and your fiance bonded over football, instead of a groom s cake shaped like a football, have a bride s cake in the shape of a football. Let the traditional cake be the groom s cake, or simply have the special cake with a sheet cake in the the kitchen for additional slices.
Your wedding will be the most enjoyable for everyone if it feels like you. When you are a tomboy, there is no reason to try to hide your sporty side on the wedding day. You want to plan a wedding about which your guests will say, Oh yes, this looks exactly like the woman we know and love! .
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