How To Pick The Perfect Maternity Wedding Dress
Take a look at this guest post from Angel on how you can pick the perfect maternity Wedding dress if you are sporting a baby bump!
Maternity Wedding Dress
Picking the Perfect Wedding Dress for a Baby BumpYou've been planning your dream wedding for years, but you didn't know that you'd have a little surprise that might put a kink into your plans on the big day- a bun in the oven! If you are expecting a baby and will be pregnant on your wedding day there are many styles of dresses that can make you look fantastic on your big day.Conceal the bumpIf you want to conceal your bump, a ball gown is the way to go. This will only do the trick if your belly hasn't gotten too big, but even if it has you can still hide most of the weight with a ball gown. Choose one in a darker shade of white instead of bright white because darker colors hide weight. If your arms have started to get bigger, consider wearing a shawl, a jacket, or a dress with sleeves. A ball gown with an empire waist, rather than a drop waist, will hide weight more. A drop waist or normal waist gown will barely conceal the bump or not hide it at all.Let it peek throughIf you want to show off your new figure just a bit (hey, being pregnant looks good on some people), choose an empire waist or A-line dress. These hug your upper body and flow away from the body at the bust or about mid-waist, which shows off just a bit of the belly but doesn't put it in your face, so to speak. Choose a gown that has straps, a halter top, or cap sleeves to really get the most out of this look. Choose an off-white color to compliment your baby bump. An empire waist gown gives you an ethereal look that is very appealing for a pregnant woman.
Show it off in styleIf you are happy about your new baby bump, show it off! Wear a form fitting gown, like a sheath, trumpet, or mermaid style that will show off the bump in style. Gowns that are ruched should be avoided, as this will make the dress look strained over your stomach, but lace and organza materials look fantastic with a pregnant belly. These types of dresses look chic and elegant, even with a baby bump showing through. Find one with tank or cap sleeves to make this look perfect.Dresses to avoidThe only dress that would be good to avoid is a tight fitting dress with too much embellishment. This will only look gaudy and stretched too thin. Even if you want people to notice your pregnant belly, you don't want to look overly done and a dress that shows off a round belly with lots of sequins and sparkle will do just that. Another dress to avoid would be a plunging neckline dress. Sure, you have new, larger breasts, but is showing them off at your wedding really what you want people to remember about your day? Also check out 4 Great Pregnancy Apps, Creating an Amazon Baby Registry, Maternity Fashion Must Haves and Pregnancy Perks. Make sure you follow the Frugal Fanatic Facebook page and follow us on Pinterest for DIY projects, recipes, money saving tips and more.Thank you Angel for this wonderful article!