About Silk Wedding Sarongs
A silk wedding sarong can serve as more than a fashionable garment for a seaside wedding. The lighter material---and fewer layers of it---help the bride stay cool in warm weather. Calf-length sarongs are practical for weddings with beach ceremonies since they won't drag in the sand. And while it's fine for couples to wear formal attire in these settings, a sarong looks more appropriate in a tropical location. This dress is a great way for a bride to show off a body that's tanned and athletic, but it can also be worn to conceal flaws around the waist, hips and legs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Wedding Theme
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A silk sarong is a style that brides like to choose when they get married on a beach, are having a beach- or garden-themed wedding, or are getting hitched in such tropical locations as Hawaii and Cancun. It is also a choice for brides who prefer a more casual style and don't want to feel inhibited by wearing an ornate gown with a long train that can be difficult to maneuver in.
Bridal Party and Guests
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A bride can extend the beach or exotic theme of her wedding by having all of her bridesmaids wear silk sarongs, and even her mother and future mother-in-law. Couples who want to take the look to the hilt could request that their female guests wear sarongs whose motifs fit with the wedding's theme---be it with solid, understated colors or colorful patterns.
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Styles
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The sarong comes in several styles. There are strapless full-length sarongs that are tied in a knot in the center of the bustline or to the side. There are halter-top dresses with the straps encircling the neck. They also come in an off-the-shoulder design. Women can even go with a two-piece look by wrapping a sarong around their waist and wearing a silk top with it that shows part of their midriff.
Flattering
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Sarongs are flattering to a variety of figures. A waist-length sarong knotted to the side or drawn low on one hip makes the midsection look slimmer. You can alter the length of this sarong (longer to create a lean line, or shorter if you want to show off your legs) and its width (it can hug your body or it can hang loose and flutter in the breeze). The top that's worn with a waist sarong comes separately, so you can buy one that fits properly instead of having to alter one. A full-body sarong that is knotted atop the breasts or has straps around the neck is nice for both slender and fuller figures, for you can choose either one that clings or one that's very loose.
Decoration
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Silk sarongs can be decorated just like any other wedding gown. Designers apply beading, bows, ribbon, crystals and pearls to the material. Brides who want to stick with a beach motif can also have shells applied to the edges of the sarong or the bodice.
Colors
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Brides who want a gown with a touch of color are in luck with sarongs. They can have the silk dyed to any color, whether they want traditional bridal hues like champagne or delicate pink, or a bold color like aqua or emerald. Such manufacturers as Sabine's Boutiques (see Resources) also offer sarongs that have patterns on them.
Cost
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Unless you are having a fashion icon like Vera Wang design your sarong, this wedding attire will cost you significantly less than a typical gown, which traditionally commands 10 percent of the wedding budget. The Dreaming Goddess Boutique (see Resources) has sarongs in a wide range of costs: You can find one for $260 or a more elaborate one for $1,190. The aforementioned Sabine's Boutiques sells their silk wedding sarongs for even less, with prices ranging from $40 to $70.
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