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Wedding Timeline Countdown

December 21st, 2011 | Rss Feed

There is a timeline tradition for any wedding.  This is a suggestion of when you should have particular details of your wedding completed (or at least started) by month.  Here is a guideline for your consideration:

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12 Months – Announce your engagement, choose a wedding theme, work out a budget, research wedding professionals (caterer, florist, DJ or band, photographer and videographer) and venues.  You can also set appointments with the wedding pros at this time.

11 Months – Select a wedding consultant (if you are using one), meet with caterers and arrange tastings, select and book the caterer, select and book the music entertainment (band/DJ), decide on music selections, select and reserve your venue, (ceremony and reception), start thinking about your wedding dress.  If you are choosing a destination wedding, now would be the best time to send save the date cards.

10 Months – Choose and purchase your wedding dress and veil.  Choose attendants and discuss with them their duties and what you expect of them.  If choosing a park or recreational area for the venue, secure the proper permits.

9 Months – Register for your wedding gifts, decide on food for the reception, choose whether you will have an open bar, limited bar or no alcohol at your reception, make a playlist for your music, research places for guests to stay, reserve blocks of rooms at a local hotel for guests.

8 Months – Go to your first gown fitting, order bridesmaid dresses and accessories, look at wedding rings, confirm florist and discuss wedding theme and flower arrangements, start making a decision regarding invitations (style, color, font, etc),

7 Months – Review and finalize your wedding details with your consultant, set fittings for bridesmaids’ dresses, choose tux styles for groomsmen,  select a flower girl and ring bearer, choose and purchase wedding rings, finalize invitations.

6 Months – Review invitation proofs and make changes if needed, finalize invitations, discuss honeymoon ideas, meet with travel agent, work on wedding decorations (table decorations, favors, etc).

5 Months – Order place cards and programs, finalize honeymoon arrangements, make reservations for rehearsal dinner and menu.

4 Months – Get groom to try on tuxedos and purchase accessories, work on vow’s, make appoint with stylist regarding hair and makeup, address wedding invitations.

3 Months – Approve anything that is being printed for the wedding (programs, place cards, etc), decide about rehearsal dinner, next day brunch and reserve restaurants, discuss bachelorette party, review registry and make any adjustments.

2 Months – Mail invitations, purchase wedding gifts for wedding party members, go to second (possibly final) gown fitting, have groom make final decision regarding tux and reserve, arrange transportation for bride and groom to reception from ceremony site, purchase ceremony accessories (unity candle, wine glasses, etc).

6 Weeks – Send rehearsal dinner invitations, write thank you notes as you receive gifts, confirm music playlist with music entertainment, purchase any remaining wedding favors or table decorations, purchase a gift for your spouse-to-be, meet with stylist again for a practice run (take veil with you).

4 Weeks – Confirm with florist and arrange delivery times, meet with officiant to discuss details, determine any seating arrangements and reception layout, placement of cake table, placement of DJ or band, schedule an appointment for a mani/pedi  just before the wedding, schedule pick up of grooms tux, finalize photographer and videographer.

3 Weeks – Go over RSVP’s and finalize head count with caterer, call anyone who has not responded to get accurate count.

1 Week – Confirm honeymoon arrangements and start packing, pick up wedding dress and tux.

WEDDING DAY – Eat a good breakfast, attend hairstyle appointment and make up appointment.  RELAX and ENJOY  yourself!!

 

How to Achieve Perfect Bridal Makeup?

August 13th, 2011 | Rss Feed

Every girl wants to look beautiful on her wedding day, and make up is one of the ways to achieve the look that every girl desires. According to beauticians, the perfect look for any bride should be natural and fresh with a tinge of glamour that helps highlight her best features. Bridal make up should be flawless and long lasting to stand up to the whole day ahead. Anyone can achieve this look by following some simple steps and using the right makeup products.

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Some steps to achieve that perfect look are to hire a professional makeup artist and follow a pre wedding regime that will diminish any imperfections you may have on your skin. The makeup artist will tell you about dos and don’ts you should follow the days before your wedding day. Here are some instructions that every beautician suggests brides follow for a perfect look.

  • Get a facial done two to three weeks before the wedding in order to deep cleanse your skin; it helps skin breathe and glow properly.
  • Properly exfoliate entire body along with your face to remove dead skin cells and soften the skin surface.
  • If you have problems with breakouts and blemishes, treat them with tea tree oil and Aloe Vera gel for soothing the affected area.
  • Use a hydrating mask before the wedding to make your skin look fresh and glowing.

Start working with your makeup artist days or weeks before the wedding to highlight your best features and conceal the imperfections. Avoid alcohol, carbonated drinks, caffeine, and cigarette and replace them with 8-10 glasses of water, fresh fruits and vegetables to help hydrate skin.

Before starting the makeup, apply moisturizer properly on your entire face. Apply it to the face and neck, but leave the under eye area. Moisturizer keeps your skin soft and supple and creates a protective base. Apply foundation with a moisturizer and sun protection feature; it will help your make up last longer and make you look fresh throughout the day. The best way to look flawless is to use concealer, which is used to hide flaws including dark circles, dark spots, redness, scars, and small pimples. Avoid using too much of it as it can make you look fake and unnatural. Next, apply translucent powder; it helps you take away any unwanted shine and also helps set your foundation. Then, apply blush on cheekbones to bring a natural looking glow to your face.

Eyes are one of the most appealing parts of women’s body. You can make your eyes more glamorous using eyelash curler, mascara, eye shadow, and eyeliner. Choose your eye make according to your eye’s shape and skin tone. If your eyes are small you can make them look big by using right kind of eye makeup. Talk to your beautician/make-up artist about the features that you want to highlight the most.  Last but not least, use oil free and waterproof make so that your make up remains fresh all day long.  Always remember, more is not always better especially when it comes to make-up.

 

Beautiful Hairdos for Brides

August 2nd, 2011 | Rss Feed

Your hairstyle is not only part of your personality but reflects your style as well. Whether you have straight hair, long hair, short hair, or curly hair, there are millions of ways you can carry them in various occasions. However, your wedding is the only occasion when you want to leave no stone unturned to look drop dead gorgeous with sexy hair. So, if you are getting fussy before deciding about the hairstyle you should go with on your wedding day, then read along for getting ideas about some trendy hairstyles that you can try.

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Apart from wedding dress and jewelry, brides give special attention to their hairstyle as it not only enhances their looks but also makes them feel beautiful. Modern hairstyles can make you look younger and fresh on your wedding day. These hairstyles are low maintenance and will last the  whole day long without any problems. You should get with your hair dresser several months before the wedding to discuss ideas.  Your hair dresser may suggest letting your hair grow out a little before the wedding to give you more options to experiment with. You can also use hair extension if you have very short hair. Updo hairstyles are very popular nowadays; it can be created with both straight and curly hair. In this type of hair style, French bun and chignon, which is a little lower on the neck, are the classic ones. Updo’s do not have to be strictly at the back of the head, you can try it on the side also. To make it look more beautiful, you can decorate your hair with a hair accessory.

Those ladies who have short hair can try a half updo hairstyle. Brides with medium and long hair can also create this hairstyle. All you need to do is scoop the top layers of your hair back and fasten with pins or bands. Then, put half of the hair near the crown in bun, and take out some hair to hang loose around the back, and take out some bangs to give an exotic look.  To give a natural look, curl your hair with a curling iron,  spray, and pin to the side to make a side pony tail. Add a beautiful hair piece to make it more attractive.

You can also go for simple hair style, which is also very popular among brides. Use hair spray and curling iron to create curls and waves in hair. Comb your hair back and use hair pin to create puff above the forehead. Simply place tiara over it and you are ready to walk down the aisle. The ponytail style is becoming a popular yet simple hairstyle for a bride. To create ponytail wedding hair style, make your hair wavy with the help of iron rod, then pull you hair back to a ponytail. You can also try hair puff above the forehead and place the pony on your shoulder to give a romantic look. Get different styles of hair accessories from the market to decorate your hair. Do not forget to use them on whichever hairstyle you are opting for your wedding.

 

Essential Pre Wedding Beauty Tips for Future Brides

July 21st, 2011 | Rss Feed

Every bride wants to look perfect and beautiful on her wedding day. This is the moment when the bride wants to appear her best with beautiful radiating skin, lustrous hair and a slim figure. Though it would seem impossible to many soon to be brides, the fact is that looking radiant is very do-able.  Everyone can have their desirable looks by following the strict regimen given below.

Most women face skin problems, which includes acne, blemishes, paleness, etc. at one time or another.  If you have any of these problems then this is the right time to treat it. You can do it in two ways. Either you choose home remedies or see a dermatologist. Home remedies are effective when there is a slight skin problem, but if you are facing severe derma problem then it is better to visit a doctor for seeking remedies. Along with it, you should also try home facials made from fruits, vegetables, and essential oils. These products are natural, safe, bring grace, and shine to your skin. You should also improve eating habits by including essential add-ons in your daily diet. You should add lots of fruits, raw vegetable in the form of salad, nuts, and drink 7-8 glasses of water in your daily diet to bring shine to your entire body’s skin. After following this diet for a few weeks you will find your skin had become extremely soft and supple.

To improve hair’s condition and make it lustrous, it is important that you make slight changes in your diet. Add protein rich food like milk, dairy products, eggs, and nuts in your diet to make your hair strong, long and beautiful. This diet will not only improve your hair, but skin too. Have your hair trimmed in order to avoid coarse hair and split ends on your wedding day. Properly hydrate your hair with olive and almond oil for conditioning and strengthening. Hands and feet play equally important role in enhancing your entire look. Regularly manicure and pedicure to make them feel good and look beautiful before and on the wedding day.

Last. but not the least, your body needs to be healthy also.  Every body is different but one thing is for sure, a healthy body is a happy body.  Try maintaining an exercise routine before the wedding.  Exercise  will keep you healthy, stress free and happy, which is very essential to look good. After following a fitness regime for a few weeks, you will find that you have become energetic and healthy.

These tips are easy to follow and will give you beautiful skin, hair and body that you have dreamt of for your wedding day.

 

How your hair-do should be on your wedding day?

July 13th, 2011 | Rss Feed

Have you ever thought what compliments your wedding gown the most? Is it your make-up, your accessories or your wedding bouquet? Well, they all have their part to play but they cannot replace the role of your hair style. Even if you walk the aisle with the minimum of make-up, you will still look perfect when you have the right hair-do. But the concern is how to make sure that you select the right hair style. Take help of the tips given in this article to know what all you can consider for getting the perfect wedding hairstyle.

Firstly, don’t neglect the importance of a good hairstyle on your wedding day as everything you do on your wedding will always remain a memory for lifetime and you won’t like to recall your wedding hairstyle as something you would have done on regular days. Thus, as the first step to that perfect wedding hair-do, book a professional hair stylist for the day, well in advance. As the next step, make sure the decision for the hairstyle is not entirely of the stylist and you have your own opinions and choices involved in it. For starting with the selection, you can choose to pick a hairstyle from a wedding or fashion magazine or you can select from one of the options shown by your hair stylist.

The selection is also done upon the setting of your hair. Hair setting is dependent on your physique and face-cut rather than the wedding attire. Those who have a long face and slim neck can get an up-do in the form of a beautifully styled hair bun. This helps to enhance your slim looks. However, if you are on a little bulkier side or have a round face cut, then keeping your hair open will definitely be a good option. You can enhance them with stylish frills, highlights or curls. You can also opt for some messy curls for a more casual wedding theme.

Now, here it is important to understand that the hairstyle you choose would be mere base for the way you will tie up your hair. The basic difference in a normal hair-do and one for the wedding is the accessories used in it. This brings you to the next selection, which is choosing the hair accessories you want to wear. Hair accessories basically include jewellery pieces, decorative pins and bands, or flowers. The most common basis for selecting a hair accessory is the wedding attire. For example, if you are planning on a fairy tale wedding and your wedding gown is flaunty, then using a tiara or jewel pieces in the hair-do can be good option. If you have a Hawaiian wedding theme, then flowers are most likely to go with your hairstyle.

Before styling hair for the special day, brides can take help of some prior precautions. These precautions include pre-washing and conditioning of hair. Hairs are difficult to style when freshly washed. Dryness in hair is also difficult to tackle during the styling session. To make sure, none of such problems arises, ask for the required precautions from your hair stylist in advance, and look stunning in your wedding.

This article has been written by an expert associated with WeddingMuseum.com, a company providing wedding planning ideas for today’s brides and grooms.