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How to choose a wedding dress that you can dance in

 

Finding the right wedding dress can be quite a challenge, especially when you are a bride who wishes to dance the night away on your wedding. Nevertheless, it is possible! The bridal experts from Best for Bride in Canada have the following advice for brides on the search for the perfect dress that looks great, is comfortable and can be danced in as well.

Best for Bride is a reputed Canadian Bridal dress chain and wedding services provider. They have a vast inventory of wedding dresses, dresses for the the bridal party and everything the modern bride needs for her wedding day. Find more details about Best for Bride at their website here.

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Pay attention to the dress silhouette and shape

Different wedding dress styles look good on different women. Identify the best wedding dress silhouettes that flatter your figure with the help of this guide on the Huff Post. Using this as a reference, choose a flattering dress silhouette for your body type that also allows you the space and circumference to move around freely. Snug silhouettes like the mermaid and trumpet restrict movement while A-line gowns, ball gowns and dresses with shorter hemlines are better suited for moving in.

Choose the right structure and style

Wedding dresses are complex garments with layers of structuring. It is this rigid structuring that creates the shape of a dress. The firmer the internal boning, the more it will restrict movement. When choosing dresses, opt for those with flexible boning that will move in all directions. Or select ones that are made without boning cinches and flow freely. Another factor to consider is how heavy and poufy the skirt is. Heavily layered dresses look good, but do not function well for dancing. They will stifle movement. So, it is best to choose dresses with fewer layers in the skirt.

Make sure it fits well

Unless your dress fits you well, it will not be comfortable to move in. Ill-fitting necklines and bodices increase the risk of a wardrobe disaster. Avoid embarrassing yourself on the most special day of your life, by making sure your dress fits you like a glove. Buy a dress in the right size or a size greater than your actual size and have it altered to your exact measurements. To be on the safe side, you can also ask your seamstress to add elastic waistbands and a bustier, if the dress has a strapless neckline.

The length should be right

When you choose a long wedding dress, the hemline should just skim your toes to avoid tripping and falling. When you will be wearing heels, your dress hemline should be adjuested for the heel height as well. If the dress has a long train, you should secure it tightly when you bustle it. Short wedding dresses are well-suited for dancing, and there are many designer collections with little white wedding dresses of every style, silhouette and design. Another practical option is to wear a dress with a detachable train or a two-in-one skirt with a separate layer that can be removed when it is time to dance. Here are some examples.

 

 

2016 Billerica, MA Sweetheart Dinner Dance!

Thursday May 19, 2016 Curtis and Anna from CKE ( Curtis Knight Entertainment ) were the DJ / MC’s for Billerica, MA Annual Sweetheart Dinner dance.  Uplighting was orchestrated by Anna using 4 fixtures, 4 RGB Laser Effect Modules and 6 mini Kinta lights.  Curtis and Anna also brought a 43” high Def TV to show the instant slide show of images shot by Curtis and Anna.  208 couples were sent invitations to this incredible event.   In order to be invited you must have been married for 50 years or more .  Curtis was asked to be the Justice of the Peace to preside over a ceremony which renewed their vows.   It was very touching.  The Longest married couple had been married for 67 years and they were presented official proclamations by Billerica State Rep Marc Lombardo, our selectmen and more.  Very official.  Visit CKE’s website at: www.curtisknight.com .  Very fun and exciting.!!  Curtis shoots with a Canon 1 D Mark X, 24 – 70mm L telephoto and a 70 – 200mm L telephoto.  CKE serves all of New England, and most of our work is near the Boston area.   To order your custom package with DJ, MC, Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, Uplighting, Gobo Monogram, Justice of the Peace or Rene Rancourt singing the National Anthem go to   http://curtisknight.com/create-event / #CKEevents    @curtisknightent  Call Curtis 978-667-8910  curtis@curtisknight.com.
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Saturday, May 14, 2016 Curtis and Anna from Curtis Knight Entertainment were the DJ / MC’s, photographers and DJ/MCs for Lisa and Jamie’s wedding ceremony and reception at the Billerica, MA Elks. It was a really well planned celebration / party. Curtis and Anna also brought a 43” high Def TV to show the instant slide show of images shot by Curtis and Anna, as well as the imaged provided by Lisa and Jamie. It was a gorgeous Ceremony and Wedding Reception, and Lisa and Jamie really enjoyed their celebration. To order your custom package with DJ, MC, Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, Uplighting, Gobo Monogram, Justice of the Peace or Rene Rancourt singing the National Anthem go to http://curtisknight.com/create-event / #CKEevents @curtisknightent Call Curtis 978-667-8910 curtis@curtisknight.com.

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Thank you to the brides of Wedding Wire and the Knot for voting CKE’s Video and Film making “best of” again this year!  If you want video and want to have the least expensive package get one Shooter. If you want Video and want a more in depth, comprehensive, cinematic presentation get  two Shooters.
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Photographer for State Rep Marc Lombardo Political Kickoff event, Billerica, MA!

Friday, April 29, 2016, Curtis Knight, www.curtisknight.com was the Photographer for a Political Campaign Kick off event at the Billerica Marriott, Concord Road Billerica, MA 01821.  Curtis shot 87  Still Photos which included several Massachusetts state and local politicians.  There were many members of Marc’s family there so we siezed the chance to take some family portraits.  I printed up some 19 x 27 LARGE prints of the family images.  To order your custom package with DJ, MC, Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, Uplighting, Gobo Monogram, Justice of the Peace or Rene Rancourt singing the National Anthem go to   http://curtisknight.com/create-event / #CKEevents    @curtisknightent  Call Curtis 978-667-8910  curtis@curtisknight.com
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Billerica’s 2016 Senior Citizen of the year!

Curtis and Anna from CKE ( Curtis Knight Entertainment ) were the DJ / MC’s for Billerica, MA 2016 Senior Citizen of the year.   Jo Leary was crowned the Senior of the year.     Order your custom package with DJ, MC, Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, Uplighting, Gobo Monogram, Justice of the Peace or Rene Rancourt singing the National Anthem at http://curtisknight.com/create-event/ #CKEevents    @curtisknightent  Call Curtis 978-667-8910  curtis@curtisknight.com
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Fun Facts about Real Estate

2014 -2015 Real estate fun facts

First Time Buyers:
32% of all buyers nationwide were first-time buyers
First-time buyers nationwide financed 94% of their home purchase.
75% nationwide rented an apartment or house before buying a home.

Age:
31 is the median age of first-time homebuyers.
54 is the median age of a seller.

Income:
$69,400: The median income of first-time homebuyers.
$104,100: The median income of a seller.

Search:
94% of millennials searched online compared to 84% of Baby Boomers.

Nationally:
43% of buyers in the Northeast
38% of buyers in the Midwest
30% of buyers in the South
26% of buyers in the West

Top 3 Reasons For Selling:
Home is too small
Job relocation
Move closer to friends or family

Type of Homes Bought:
42% of sellers bought a home larger than their current one.
47% purchased a more expensive home.
54% purchased a newer home.

Search Methods – Then and Now:
In 1964 40% of buyers read newspaper ads to find a home.
In 2014, 43% of buyers looked for properties online first.

Most Popular Search Terms
• FHA Loan
• Home grants
• Home loan/home loans
• Buying a home
• Home mortgage calculator
• Homebuyer assistance

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Futures Clinic 2016 annual Holiday Gala

On January 14th 2016 Curtis and Anna from Curtis Knight Entertainment www.curtisknight.com were the DJs, Curtis Knight was the photographer and Rich Padula was the photo booth attendant for the Futures Clinic 2016 annual Holiday Gala. This is a very special group of teachers and healthcare professionals and advocates that help patients with autism and other physical and mental challenges. This was their chance to unwind and let off some steam. Jill is the owner of this amazing non-profit and she is very special with a very big heart. She bought so many really nice gifts for her employees it was staggering. They also had karaoke and it was and it was wireless karaoke and the images were projected onto a 7 foot screen as well as a 43 inch High Definition Plasma TV and they also had their small TV that they could read the words from. Everyone else attending got to read along and sing along as well. They also had CKE game show set up like the TV show Jeopardy and they all competed as teams to try and win tickets to the wonderful prizes that were waiting for them. Later on in the evening there were some dance challenges and finally a dance contest and it was truly an amazing segment to watch how feverishly they competed with each other. It’s worth mentioning that they were a very nice bunch of people who all seem to really like and love each other and they all get along and they are also nurturing and upbeat, positive and friendly. It defies logic when compared with the rest of the events we do in any given time frame. It was truly a privilege to serve this amazing bunch. Order your custom package with DJ, MC, Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, Uplighting, Gobo Monogram, Justice of the Peace or Rene Rancourt singing the National Anthem at http://curtisknight.com/create-event/#CKEevents @curtisknightent Call Curtis 978-667-8910 curtis@curtisknight.com Facebook Album
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Sunshine Gals feed Billerica residents !

Thursday, December 24, 2015 – Christmas Eve, Curtis and Anna from Curtis Knight Entertainment, www.curtisknight.com were the DJ MCs, both shot Still Photos. Jo Leary, of the Sunshine Gals, acted as Santa and gave out all the presents.  Everyone who attended this gala was given a special flower arrangement from the power of flowers project http://powerofflowersproject.org .   Jo was awesome and danced and pranced, as she skipped around the room giving away the gifts.   She took the microphone from Curtis and made the event special.   It was jo’s birthday and the entire room sang happy Birthday to Jo and a cake was brought out so she could blow out the candles.   This is the Annual Gala / meal put on by the Sunshine Gals of Billerica http://www.sunshinegalsbillerica.com/what-we-do.html .   Between 100 and 150 people attended and were treated to a complete Roast Beef dinner with all the fixings, Dessert, drinks – the works.  The Sunshine Gals assigned one volunteer member to each of the tables and they delivered all the food like a 5 start restaurant would.  All of these folks, including Santa volunteer their time to give folks a place to come for a hot meal and a family atmosphere on Christmas Eve – Bless their hearts, one and all. Here is a Photo Album of photos taken by Curtis and Anna.  Order your custom package with DJ, MC, Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, Uplighting, Gobo Monogram, Justice of the Peace or Rene Rancourt singing the National Anthem at http://curtisknight.com/create-event/ #CKEevents    @curtisknightent  Call Curtis 978-667-8910  curtis@curtisknight.com Facebook Album
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