Things You Didn't Know About Engagement And Your Wedding Dress

You're engaged! As you spend the next few weeks, months, or years (depending on your timeline) planning your dream wedding, you will spend a lot of your time choosing a gorgeous wedding dress, picking pretty flower bouquets and other floral arrangements, asking friends to be your bridesmaids and groomsmen, selecting a jaw-dropping wedding ceremony and reception venue, picking your first dance song, figuring out how to take the perfect wedding day photos, and more! All of that, in addition to showing off your ring, sounds like a lot of work! So I gathered facts about Engagement for you to share. They're interesting and they might even help you make some planning decisions!

1. Percentage of brides who change their Facebook status soon after they get engaged: 75%. 
2. Percentage of couples who take engagement photos: 69%.
3. 61% of guys consult with their girlfriend before buying the ring.
4. When it came to picking an engagement ring, 56% of brides say their biggest priority was shape (followed by 26% that said cut, 13% that said size, and 5% that said color).
5. 52% of brides say they would wear a colored stone in their engagement ring like Halle Berry or Jessica Simpson.
6. 37% of brides were completely surprised by the proposal.
7. 29% of men would wear an engagement ring.
8. 27% of brides call their best friend first after the proposal.
9. 10% of all engagements (220,000) take place on Valentine's Day each year.
10. The most popular month for engagement? December.

Still searching for your dream wedding dress? You'll get a kick out of these fun facts about your most important wedding-day purchase.

1. Brides decide on their wedding dresses about 11 months prior to the wedding.
2. 95% of brides would rather their bridesmaids not wear white.
3. 86% wear something old, new, borrowed, and blue.
4. 66% of of brides want their bridesmaids to wear matching dresses.
5. 59% of brides use Pinterest to find inspiration for their wedding dress.
6. 57% purchase at an independent bridal salon.
7. 46% of brides preserve their wedding dress for their children or grandchildren.
8. 32% of brides purchase their wedding dress from a national bridal chain.
9. Biggest splurges outside of the dress? 31% say shoes, 67% say hair and makeup, and 2% say they spend the most money on their wedding day clutch.
10. 21% of brides plan to wear a second dress.
11. 18% of brides buy their dresses online.
12. 14% of brides would wear a colored wedding dress.
13. Only 14% of brides show the groom their dress before the wedding.
14. 1% of brides purchase their wedding dress at a sample sale.
15. 1.85 miles: The length of the world's longest wedding gown train.

All these statistical data are from BRIDES.

Custom-made: Make a Little Change on Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress

The dress is made of French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout the bodice, skirt and underskirt. The dress, made of ivory and white satin gazar, was designed to emulate an opening flower. The train measures almost nine feet long. The lace applique for the bodice and skirt was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework. Individual flowers were hand-cut from lace and hand-engineered onto ivory silk tulle to create the dress' design, which incorporates the rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock. The back of the dress was finished with 58 gazar and organza covered buttons fastened by Rouleau loops.

There are still many bride-to-be want a Miss Middleton's style wedding dress now! Simple but Classic, simple but elegant, also many brides want a little different on this dress to avoid the complicated work and high price, many Tailors and custom-made wedding dress online shops can do this for you. So what change do you want on this dress?

Just take off the sleeves? Without the long train or even make the dress into a 2 in 1 style: convertible wedding dress long to short? Any changes? Feel free to share your ideas with us and if you really want one, contact service@2in1weddingdresses.com for your dream dress.

OH MY GOD! Halina Gives Way to a Second Dress

The beautiful Halina gown exemplifies a unique, fashion-forward vibe that gets even better with its functional attributes. French Alencon lace covers this off the shoulder long sleeve trumpet coatdress. And with a hidden zipper up the front that is covered lace buttons, 'Halina' gives way to a second dress; the reception dress every bride dreams of. The second dress is a short, strapless sweetheart also in French Alencon lace.

I don't know about you, but having two dresses in one - especially a bridal gown that flawlessly transforms from one dress into another - seems too brilliant to be true. But here it is. So all in all, the Halina gown by Sareh Nouri is one elegant and timeless choice for any bride who wishes to also be sensible and stylish.

Find more amazing dresses from the prettiest Sareh Nouris 2014 Bridal Collection of the year.

What's New in 2in1weddingdresses.com

2in1weddingdresses.com had provided 4 new products last week, all of them are hot sale designer wedding dresses in convertible styles, the most important is they are all in a much cheaper price. If you are planning a winter wedding, no matter a Christmas theme wedding or a New Year wedding, you really should have a look, if you are planning a spring or summer wedding, their fantastic convertible short style are amazing part! Lace, custom fit and sweetheart give them a very sexy look. And it will be a big surprise to all of the guests in your wedding after your "one quick zip"! Here are four of them, btw, 2in1weddingdresses.com will offer few selective fashion styles every month from now on, so keep your eyes on it and you can find a surprise after another...

Organza and Tulle 2 in 1 Wedding Dress With Detachable Train

organza strapless 2 in 1 wedding dress with convertible skirt

tulle and lace sweetheart neckline a line 2 in 1 wedding dress with convertible skirt

tulle sweetheart neckline 2 in 1 wedding dress with beading bodice

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Wedding Dresses for Larger-Bust Body Types

Look sexy on your wedding day but still have coverage with a lacy illusion neckline.A-line lace dress with illusion neckline, style 437, Martina Liana

This elegant brocade gown provides ample support for a large bust-while still looking sexy. Plus, the exposed back draws eyes away from your front.Brocade dress with exposed back, convertible skirt and sweep train, 2in1weddingdresses.com

The criss-cross ruching on the bodice helps visually shrink the bust, while the full tulle skirt and the Swarovski crystal detail draw the eye away from it.Ivory soft tulle ball gown dress with Swarovski crystals, style "Bristol," Maggie Sottero

The tulle bolero paired with this dress helps minimize the bust, while the ball gown silhouette takes the eyes away from it—and toward the full, princess-like skirt.Organza ball gown dress and tulle bolero, style "Keepsake," Monique Lhuillier

The ruching on the bodice helps soften and minimize the bust-line.Ruffled organza and tulle wedding dress, style 4961, Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner

Diagonal ruching is a big-busted girl's best friend—plus, the floral cascade on the skirt helps balance out your shape. Ivory silk satin-faced organza dress with a floral cascade and chapel train, style 8215, Jim Hjelm