Bridal Headpieces for a Summer Wedding

by Dena Merlino

Summer is widely considered to be the most beautiful time to get married. With abundant sunshine, warm nights and gentle breezes, it's no wonder May through August is the most popular time for weddings. Brides have many fantastic options when it comes to summer wedding attire, especially in the headpiece department. Savvy summer brides are opting for light, elegant headpieces to complete their perfect ensemble.

Flower Power

Nothing says summer like flowers. Hair flowers are gaining popularity among chic summer brides. Flowers lend beauty and charm to any look. Trend-setting brides with a flair for the dramatic will love the Pinwheel Feather Flower Clip with Rhinestone Center. This large, feathery accent is perfect for wedding hairstyles requiring a single flower. For sophisticated updos, the Bridal Set of Four Gardenia Flower Hair Coils is stunning. Small satin gardenias accented with a delicate spray of Swarovski crystal rhinestones lend grace to your wedding hairstyle. Seeking an exotic summer look? You'll swoon over the Bridal Satin Orchid Flower on Comb with Pearls and Crystals. This sturdy comb features a gorgeous satin orchid accented with feather sprays, delicate freshwater pearls and just the right amount of bling: Swarovski marquise crystals and rhinestones.

Tasteful Tiaras

These posh headpieces scream glamour, luxury and fortune, and are rapidly becoming the headpiece of choice for warm-weather wives-to-be. Planning to show off a summer tan on your special day? Go for gold. The Brushed Metallic Leaf Tiara will complement your glow with its soft gold color. This gorgeous tiara features a striking leaf motif, and is embellished with rhinestones and freshwater pearls - so perfect for summer! Another option: the Gold Tiara with Metal Flower Design and Crystals, a tall, soft gold piece accented with crystals and rhinestones. Princess brides will love the Bridal Open Regal Style Tiara with Crystals. This dazzling tiara oozes opulence with its grand design of Swarovski rhinestone flowers and multi-size Swarovski accent rhinestones. For tiara lovers desiring a light, summery look, try the Crystal Tiara becomes a Necklace. The name says it all. This delicate crystal tiara is the epitome of elegance. After the ceremony, simply transfer it from your head to your neck for a striking reception look.

Classic Headbands

This headpiece option ranks high among brides planning to walk down the aisle in especially high and/or humid temperatures. Summer brides, always remember that bangs and humidity frequently don't get along well. Unless your bangs are 100% humidity resistant, consider wearing a headband on your special day. Your wedding photos will thank you. Adorned with beads, pearls or crystals, headbands offer fuss-free, sophisticated style to any wedding ensemble. Girlie girls are all about the Headband with Chunky Crystals & Pearl Clusters. This oh-so-chic headband is perfect for brides who demand high glamour. Great for posh, formal evening weddings and high-class receptions. Sleek, modern and stylish, the Bridal Silver Crystal Geometric Headband features a smooth, silver headband of clear Swarovski crystals set in a geometric pattern; an elegant summer look. Love deco style? The uniquely fabulous Rhinestone Headband with Side Spray Feather/Flower is festive, fun and lends a chic, vintage look. The side spray feather/flower features a rhinestone sparkle for just the right touch of glitz.

Creative Pins and Combs

These decorative hair accessories are ideal for both traditional and modern hairstyles. Typically adorned with crystals, pearls, rhinestones or flowers, they can be worn in many ways. Pull hair back on one side and secure with a comb for a warm, inviting look. Scatter embellished pins throughout an updo for striking elegance. With pins and combs, it's all about experimenting until you find just the right look. Be sure to experiment far ahead of your special day so you'll have your perfect look ready to go when it's time to hit the aisle. For timeless elegance, choose the Set of 6 Silver Hairpins Accented with Pearls. Wear these in your updo for a classic accent. They are the perfect accent to any wedding hairstyle, period. Glamour gals will adore the Rhodium Floral Comb. Embellished with pave set rhinestones, this vintage-inspired stunner will unquestionably wow your guests, not to mention him.

Veils, Veils, Veils!

Last, but certainly not least: the bridal veil. Dignified, graceful and timeless, veils are known as the perfect finishing touch. There are countless veil styles available, but for summer weddings, shorter veils are best. For a chic, sassy look, pair the Bridal Russian Net Facial Blusher Veil with a flower comb underneath. The Short Pencil Edge Veil Embellished with Pearl Clusters and Rhinestones is dainty and feminine; the perfect lightweight veil for classic summer brides. Tradition meets glamour with the Bridal Short One-Tier Scallop Edge Veil with Crystal Embellishment. Adorned with clear bugle beads and Swarovski crystals, this veil is still surprisingly light and airy enough for warm weather weddings. With so many bridal headpiece options for summer weddings, you're sure to find the perfect look to create a fabulous finish for your special day. Congratulations to you, the blushing bride, and your dashing groom!


About the Author
Dena Merlino is a freelance writer who writes about a variety of topics including bridal accessories.

Comfortable Wedding Attire for the Bride

by Bridget Mora

You want to look your best on your wedding day. That is not in question. And yet, the type of attire that brides usually wear can often be as uncomfortable as they are beautiful. Is it possible to find wedding attire that is both gorgeous and comfortable enough to happily wear all day? Yes!

The wedding gown is the most important part of the bridal ensemble, and this is the one piece that will play the biggest role in your comfort level throughout the day. I remember reading that when Melania Knauss married Donald Trump, her couture wedding gown weighed something like fifty pounds! Can you imagine what it would be like to drag a fifty pound dress around on your body for an entire day? This just serves to illustrate one of the first principles when shopping for a comfy wedding gown: go for one that is lightweight. A gown can be slender and wispy, made from a few yards of chiffon. But you can also have a full and traditional dress that is light, as long as you choose your materials carefully. The lightest options for a full skirt are tulle, organza, and organdy. Satin, especially a polyester satin, will weigh you down the most.

The cut of the bridal gown is another factor in how it will feel to wear. If comfort is a priority for you, avoid a strapless gown which requires a very snug fit to stay up. You would be amazed at the difference it can make to add a little pair of spaghetti straps to a strapless gown. With your shoulders helping to support the dress, it no longer has to fit so snugly. This is not to say that the dress needs to look loose or baggy. A wedding dress with straps can look like it fits as close to the body as a strapless dress, but you will be able to take a deep breath.

What goes on under the gown also matters. If the gown you have chosen comes with a massive petticoat built in, you can always ask your seamstress to remove some of the layers of netting, or even the entire crinoline. When your preference is to keep the crinoline, take a look at how it is made; it should be lined with a soft fabric to prevent the itchy netting from scratching your legs all day.

The accessories that you select will also play a big role in your level of comfort on your wedding day. Far and away the biggest difference maker will be your shoes. Yes, those towering designer stilettos are fabulous, but do you really think that your feet will thank you for choosing them? Especially by the end of the day, you want to be certain that your feet will still be feeling good enough to dance all night. What good does it do you to have gorgeous shoes if they kill your feet so much that you have to spend half the night sitting down or take them off? A better option is to find a really pretty pair of dressy flats or even a pair of ballet slippers. If you simply must wear high heels, buy them a little bit loose, and wear an insert in them for the ceremony; as your feet swell during the reception, you can remove the insert to give you more space.

Even things like your hairstyle and choosing custom bridal jewelry will affect your comfort. Bridal jewelry that is custom made to your specifications can be sized to fit you just right so that you will not be bothered by a too-tight necklace or bracelet digging into your skin. As for your hairstyle, if you are considering wearing all of your hair up, be sure to try out the style for an entire day at some point before the wedding. Brides who have a lot of long heavy hair may find that having it all piled up on top of their heads can actually cause headaches, as can styles that are pulled too tightly. A half up style may be more comfortable for your wedding.

With these tips in mind, you will find it easier to find the bridal gown, accessories, and even the hairstyle that will maximize your comfort. After all, when you feel great, you will look your most beautiful!

About the Author
Bridget Mora writes for http://silverlandjewelry.com/ about fashion, jewelry, and weddings. When you are looking for that perfect finishing touch for your wedding gown, consider custom bridal jewelry.

Hawaiian Wedding Dress For a Sunny Wedding

by Mary Dunne

Jane has decided that she wants to have a tropical wedding and has decided to have it on an Hawaiian Island. This is just so exciting being able to have your wedding on a beach in the sunshine just seems like so perfect for me. She's a bit of a crazy girl but also lots of fun she's had so many relationships with different men over years that nobody actually believed that one day she might finally get married, it's hard to believe, but I guess she's had finally found the man that she loves.

I was doing a little of research for her the other day on different types of wedding dress that would suit the occasion. This was going to be a very informal affair. She's not the type of woman that is looking for your traditional type wedding in comparison to some women who just want to go all out and have an extravagant wedding. There are lots of different types of clothing available I suggested that she wears some type of sundress, in, there are many specialized websites that can supply them in cotton fabric, which is much nicer to wear when it is hot. The funny thing is they also have some shirts on offer that were ideal fo the groom. The shirts that we looked at came in the same type of material, and she purchased some matching ones for the groomsmen also. I could just imagine the aloha when the boys put these on.

She had planned to go to Maui, which is a beautiful part of the world and reception is being held at a hotel right on the beachfront. A few days after she had ordered her dress online it arrives, in fact, she decided to order a couple of different dresses and some for her bridesmains because the price was so cheap, and she will be able to wear them while in Hawaii anyway. The size and the length of the woman that she chose to wear on her wedding day was absolutely perfect it had a nice style and a beautiful field to material, and because she is a very petite girl it looked absolutely amazing on her.

By simply not purchasing in the force shop she had seen and deciding then to research online Jane could save a lot of money on her wedding dress. It was particularly stylish and the aloha shirt that is groom will be wearing looked absolutely fabulous once we opened the parcel.

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Bridal Headpieces - How to Find the Right Headpiece for your Wedding Veil

by Cori Russell

Anchor your wedding veil with an elegant bridal headpiece, or let its sparkle make a style statement all of its own. Usually attached to your wedding veil, your bridal headpiece can hold it in place for the entire event or allow it to be detached through hooks or snaps. You can also wear your headpiece sans veil for purely aesthetic purposes. Here's what to consider when choosing a bridal headpiece.
Style

When trying on headpieces, try to bring as much of your wedding day ensemble as you can (dress photos, accessories, veil, etc.) to get the best sense of which style complements your look. You never know what will or won't work until you put it all together.

Cost

Bridal headpieces typically cost $20 to $100. Of course, you may find one for less, and you can always pay more.

Headpiece Style Guide

From a wedding tiara to a snood, here's the lingo you'll need to know to get started:

Profile (comb): The profile is an ornamental comb (often featuring flowers, crystals or pearls) that is worn either on the top or side of the head, or underneath your hairstyle. Profiles can be worn with or without a veil and are a great way to accent a sophisticated updo.

Backpiece: A backpiece is a barrette or comb (often decorated with flowers or beads), fastened to the back of the head, to which your veil is then attached.

Tiara: A popular headpiece for brides who want to feel like a princess, wedding tiaras are a jeweled or beaded semi-circle that sits on the top of your head.

Crown: A crown is a full circular headpiece that sits on the top of your head and is usually decorated with stones or beads.

Headband: A headband is a band of fabric that extends from one temple to the other. This classic look can range from simple to elaborate, and is often made of satin, lace, or any fabric to match your dress

Bunwrap: As the name implies, the bunwrap is a circular band that wraps around a bun or updo.

Juliet Cap: A Juliet cap fits at the crown of your head and can be accented with pearls, beading or stones. You can wear a Juliet cap alone or attach your veil to it.

Snood: A snood is a net that encases a bun at the back of your head and can be made from a variety of fabrics and embellishments. You can attach a veil to the bottom of this headpiece.

Wreath (or Garland): Wreaths wrap all the way around your head and often feature organic materials such as flowers, greenery or twigs. This headpiece creates a natural, romantic look.

Get even more advice on choosing bridal headpieces, wedding veils, shoes and jewelry to complete your wedding ensemble in this complete wedding accessories guide.

About the Author
Cori Russell is editor Elegala.com and Gala Weddings Magazine. Elegala.com is a comprehensive weddings, wedding planning resource with a national directory of wedding venues and services and how-to guides on every wedding detail. Request wedding vendor quotes from top vendors across the nation.

Bridal Accessories Guide

by Lois Reyes

When the time comes for a woman to be a bride it is a very special moment in their lives. When being a bride you are not only planning a wedding but you are also planning yourself as a bride. This can be pretty big planning event. You know the main thing to have as a bride is the wedding dress.

Picking out the right wedding dress can be hard because there are so many beautiful dresses that you can choose from. The brides dress is the main thing to pick out but there are many other things that go along with the bride as well. All brides go and get their hair done up real fancy and beautiful but some brides like to have things in their hair.

Bridal accessories include your hair. You can do your hair with diamond clips or barrettes. This can give your hair a nice fancy look. If this is not a look you want then another popular accessory for your hair is baby breathe. Baby breathes flowers gives a nice beautiful look to any kind of hairstyle and it goes great with any bridal dress. Another look that brides have gone for with their hair is having a tiara in their hairstyle. This gives off more of the princess look.

All brides need the jewelry in their bridal accessories. You will want to look for things like a necklace, earrings, bracelets and any other jewelry you might want to wear. A lot of women go with the diamond look of jewelry.

If you are more for color or a different kind of jewelry then it is all up to you. You accessorize the best way you like that will go the best with your bridal look. One of the most popular bridal accessories is the garter. You can get the garter in any kind of color. The garter is what you wear on your leg and at the reception the groom removes the garter from your leg and tosses it into the crowd of men.

Just like what the bride does with bouquet. This is a very fun time at the reception. If you are the kind of bride that is wearing gloves with your wedding dress then you will need to pick out a pair to match your dress. You can get gloves of any color and you can even have gems or diamonds put onto the gloves as well.

Now all women know that an important part of getting ready is the right kind of shoes. You will want to find the right shoes you will be comfortable in and that look wonderful with the bridal dress. Some women have worn a slipper type shoe and others go with the high-heeled look. It all depends on what you feel like wearing and what goes best with the dress. There might be more things you will want to look for. It all depends on what kind of look you are going for at your wedding.


About the Author
Lois Reyes is an expert wedding planner as well as a staff writer at Wedding Printer. The Wedding Printer offers quality wedding stationary and information on Wedding Etiquette

Bridal Earrings for the Wedding Day

by Ted Hust

You dream of your big day your entire life and adding final touches to your wedding look is one of those fun decisions you get to make as a bride. There are many accessory options out there from big bold necklaces, chunky, illusion and multiple strand bracelets, but when it comes to earrings - you can't go wrong. Take a few of these ideas to help you decide on your wedding day earring selection.

First consider the color gown you are wearing. With more fashion options to brides, dresses aren't just white any more. Whether you have a white, ivory, pink, or non traditional color bridal gown, choose materials that have the same color tones. If your dress is white, ivory pearls will not match perfectly with your gown, stay true to your colors.

Next consider your gowns embellishments. If your bridal gown has pearls, crystals or rhinestones on it, then pairing it with jewelry that uses those materials is the best way to coordinate your jewelry with your gown. There are many bridal jewelry designers out there that use quality pearls and crystals that will last a lifetime and become a true heirloom.

Once you have determined a color palate and the right materials, finding the right pair of earrings to finish your look is easy. There are a wide variety of styles available to brides. Chandelier earrings, cluster earrings, drop style, stud and chain are all some of the varieties of bridal earrings available on the market. If you love to wear big and bold jewelry, than a chandelier or cluster style earrings would be perfect. These earrings add a dramatic flair to the ears and draw attention to the face. For the bride that loves a simple, classic look there are simpler designs available including drop style, post and tiny earrings that have a small dangle.

There is a non-traditional method of mixing new with old. Most brides do the something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. A great way to incorporate the old with the new and possibly the borrowed, is to take a piece of heirloom jewelry you love from a family member or close friend and incorporate that jewelry into a new piece. Whether you take an older broach from grandmas jewelry drawer and have a jewelry designer take it and make it into a hair piece with some additional gems to spice it up or you transform a pendant from a necklace into a unique new necklace. There are special ways to incorporate your heirloom jewelry into your bridal look.

Lastly, whether you choose a fancy chandelier style earring or a drop style earring, do not pack your jewelry away. While your bridal gown, tiara and veil may have to be packed away after the big day, your jewelry doesn't have to be. Keep your bridal jewelry out and in your jewelry box for safe keeping. When your anniversary or another special occasion come up, that's the perfect time to select that special wedding day jewelry and remind you of your special day.

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How to choose the Wedding Dress of your Dreams

by Joanna Steele-Perkins

When choosing a wedding dress there are some basic things to consider before you even set foot outside your front door. You may find that many people are willing to give you endless advice on all aspects of a wedding, but for many brides finding the perfect dress is a priority, after all it is your day, and you want to be the belle of the ball.

Although shopping for a wedding dress can be fun, there is so much choice it is sometimes difficult to make a decision. If you take time to assess yourself before you shop, you could save yourself a great deal of time and effort. Take a look at yourself in a full length mirror and assess your body shape (are you curvy with a small waist, big busted, narrow, flat-chested?) and your colouring (hair, skin and eye colour).

Although white is a traditional colour for wedding dresses, not all women look their best in pure white. It can be very harsh and a softer colour such as ivory or champagne can be kinder on the skin. Try standing in by the window of the shop and hold the material up near your face and see what effect it has on your skin. If you have visited a colour consultant, you can use your colour swatch wallet to find the perfect colour.

The style of the dress is equally important. You may have a mental image of the style of dress you are looking for, but different styles suit different body shapes. For example if you have an hour glass figure, wearing a stiff taffeta dress without any waist definition will not be flattering. You will be better in a soft silky fabric that drapes your curves and shows of your tiny waist. If however you have a very straight body without much waist definition, a dress with straight lines and some rigidity to the fabric will give you a slim shapely silhouette. Consider your height. If you are under 5'3" tall, a very full skirted dress will make you look shorter and squarer. Try and match your petite stature with less froth and frill. An image consultant can help you discover how to dress your body shape and give you specific styles to look for.

If you have never taken professional advice on clothes and colour before, now may be the time to do just that. Although some bridal shops have experienced shop assistants who can advise you on colour and shape, it is worth having a good understanding of your body and naturally colour to help you decide.

Once you have a clear understanding of the styles, colours and fabrics that suit you, have a look on the internet or in bridal magazines for ideas. Perhaps visit some wedding shows so you can get "feel" for what is out there, without being committed. Once you are armed with all the information you need, hit the shops.

About the Author
Joanna Steele-Perkins is a senior image consultant with Colour me Beautiful. Based in Taunton, Somerset, she is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers. She offers advice on all aspects of personal image and her services include bridal services, colour analysis, style consultations and make-up lessons.

Cheap Ideas For Wedding Accessories

by Janet R.

After you have done major decisions in purchasing very important things for your wedding, you may realize that these are just all major stuff, how about minor stuff that can make great add-ons to your big day? Well to figure out, little items that are significant to end your day perfectly are those that can complete your look and can enhance the overall appeal of the celebration. But in some situations that you are running out on cash for your wedding accessories, you may consider affordable options that can still brighten up your day.

Popular wedding accessories are jewelry. Accessories especially bridal jewelry can cost a lot, however, if you consider taking enough time to shop around and make comparisons, this can allow you to have big savings. Don't feel sad if you don't have luxurious diamonds or gold, instead, satisfy yourself with elegant and glamorous sparkle of inexpensive crystal-made jewelry. However, be mindful when choosing good quality of crystal because they are not made evenhanded. You may consider jewelry made from Swarovski crystals that give an enchanting glow for any wardrobe of your choice. High quality crystal jewelry are wide available in most online jewelers. Also, they are able to feed you reasonable prices of jewelry that they sell compared with other local jewelry shops.

Other wedding accessories like shoes and under garment lingeries can be very expensive if you don't have much ability to find cheaper options. However, don't compromise comfortability with inexpensive items. Many cheap shoes often have uncomfortable materials that can cause uneasy steps. Therefore, smart and carefully picked shoes are very important, or else you would look horrible while walking down the aisle. Also, under garment lingeries are another budget-factor to think of. Though they are a rare factor in most budgets and often end up with a very specific selection. The fact is, brides don't need high quality lingeries to seriously lift their look. Instead, settle with seamstress sew cups into the gown and forget about wearing a bustier.

Headpieces like hairpins and tiaras are popularly known for their exquisite appeal on bride's hairstyle. Often, they also come in very expensive prices. Expensive headpieces are usually made from elegant materials with high quality like freshwater pearls, gem stones and crystals, porcelain and metallic materials like silver and gold. So to lower down the cost, consider choosing small combs and disregard tiaras. Also, allow yourself to choose very functional tiaras that are convertible and can coordinate with your other jewelry.

Lastly, wedding accessories you shouldn't forget are your favors and other wedding stuff. These items may be small but they can make a big difference on your wedding appeal. A good choice of wedding favors for the wedding reception can make a wonderful remembrance to all your guests. To choose ideal favors, think first of your wedding theme. While you have chosen a simple theme for your wedding, an affordable option, you should also pick simple favors. Looking heavy, these favors can show too much that are completely out of theme for your simple wedding. So choose appropriate favors that don't strain your budget too much.

About the Author
Jnet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics including weddings. If you're looking for discount wedding accessories, visit the website Americanbridal.com and browse their collection. Find unique wedding favors to make your wedding extra special!

Bridesmaid Jewelry to make her feel special and look amazing on your big day

by sharon

One should select perfectly acceptable and exceptional gifts to appreciate the effort and support provided by the bridesmaid. They will surely admire the hard work done by you in picking up the gift for them.

Although the final decision of selecting the gift lies with you but I will advice you to present jewelry to your bridesmaid. Looking for bridesmaid jewelry will no longer be a difficult task for you. And the best part is that you really won't have to burn millions to buy jewelry. Thanks to internet, now you can buy bridesmaid jewelry at extremely affordable rates. As these are accessible to you in a large variety, you will have lots of fun in picking up what you like best.

Beautiful jewelry will brighten a women's personality and exude elegance and stylishness. And you need not worry regarding designs and variety. With huge variety of bridesmaid jewelry designers online, there are infinite color and style possibilities that suit almost every style. The rising popularity of jewelry is compelling jewelers to provide pioneering styles and designs every other day. In a couple of minutes you can choose the jewelry that is meant to be worn particularly on the wedding day and a token of your friendship.

To prevent any conflict it would be better to present similar sets of jewelry to every bridesmaid the only exception being the maid of honor as she is the most: special person in your bridal party. It will be a unique gift you can bestow your bridesmaid with and make her feel special and look extremely amazing. It will be a moment she will treasure and bear in mind for the rest of her life!

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Bridal Jewelry Puts The Sparkle Into Your Special Day

by Susan Slobac

Bridal jewelry can consist of many different types of jewelry. Wedding rings, engagement rings, wedding bands, and a host of other accessories such as pendants, necklaces, bracelets, and jewelry for men such as diamond studs, cuff links, watches and more can all be considered part of a bridal jewelry collection that will be worn by you and your wedding party on your big day. Fine jewelry is available at your convenience both online and at fine jewelry stores near you.

The focus of your search for wedding jewelry sets will undoubtedly be the wedding ring. Wedding rings come in a wide range of materials, and you will have a great variety of gemstones from which you will choose the focal point of the ring. Diamonds are the traditional choice, and they symbolize a lovely and long-lasting remembrance of your wedding ceremony and vows.

There are many options when it comes to the purchase of wedding jewelry sets of rings. The rings come in different types of metals. You might choose from gold or platinum. Once the metal for the ring is selected, you can then decide on whether you wish to choose from finished jewelry or a semi mount. Finished jewelry is what you will see displayed at jewelry stores, and as the name implies the ring has a gemstone mounted in place and is ready to be worn immediately. Semi mounts refer to rings that have open mounts, allowing you the opportunity to select a loose gemstone and have it mounted. With a semi mount, you can customize your ring more easily by selecting a gemstone of the color and cut that you prefer.

The diamonds showing prominently in diamond engagement rings and other components of wedding jewelry sets may consist of clear or colored diamonds. Diamonds can come in a wide selection of colors, adding an unexpected and pleasant surprise for the center of diamond engagement rings. Depending on the rarity of the color, colored diamonds can be in the same price range as clear diamonds or more expensive.

Diamond engagement rings are just one of the types of jewelry that you will wear on your wedding day. Depending on the neckline of your wedding gown, you might want to highlight it by wearing a diamond pendant necklace. A bracelet at the wrist that features diamonds will add a little more sparkle to the exchange of rings. You may also decide to give a great gift to your wedding party by getting matching necklaces for the women and matching cuff links for the men, which they can wear for the ceremony and then wear as a lasting remembrance of your appreciation. All manner of bridal jewelry can be explored at your leisure online, and then seen in person at stores so you can be sure that you like what you are getting.

About the Author
Susan Slobac has years of experience in the fine jewelry industry. She specializes in assisting couples in the selection of bridal jewelry and wedding jewelry sets

Make Sure The Rest Of You Matches Your Wedding Dress

by Karen de Villiers

When you get married you want the day to be perfect - and that includes yourself! You would want to have the perfect wedding dress, as well as ideal hair, skin, makeup, shoes, accessories and more.
In order to make sure that everything turns out as perfect, or then as close to perfect as is possible in this less than perfect world of ours, you need to make sure that you start preparing for a couple of weeks, if not months, in advance to make sure that your skin, hair and nails are in top conditions when you reach your wedding day.

Unfortunately skin, hair and nails take time to get into perfect condition, so don't think that you can just slap on some moisturizer the day before and have a glowing skin! You might want to see a beautician or professional make-up artist a couple of weeks before to get some advice on how to treat your skin in order to have it in peak condition. An extra word of warning is that it is not wise to start experimenting with new skin care products close to the wedding - you never know when you might have an allergic reaction to new products. If you do want to try out that extra-special (extra-expensive!) skin care product, please do so on advice from a professional as well as a couple of weeks or months in advance!

With regards to make-up, the same thing applies. By all means make use of a professional make-up artist - after all, they know all the tricks in the trade to make the most of your face and look, however, make sure that you go for at least one trial session a couple of weeks in advance to make sure that your skin does not have an allergic reaction to the products that the beautician might use. Apart from that you need to check that your makeup works with the rest of your outfit - your hairpiece and your dress. It is a good idea to have your makeup for that day a bit more striking and darker than usual - a bit like stage makeup. After all, you ARE the star of the day, not so?

If you are making use of a professional make-up artist, she will be able to advise you on this, but please, if you do try and do this yourself, rehearse before hand and get a couple of trusted opinions from family members. Also view yourself from a distance as well as close up in the mirror, so that you can check that while your makeup is a bit darker than usual, that you do not end up looking like Frankenstein!

Some other aspects to keep in mind to make you look your healthy best on your wedding day is that it is a good idea to get in some exercise before you get married. Once again, trying to fit this in, in the week before the wedding is an exercise in futility and will just add to your stress levels! Rather work out a gentle but regular exercise program for a couple of months before the wedding. This will help you de-stress as well as tone your body so that you really look and feel your best on that all important day!

Only two more items remaining that need attention - you will need a good manicure and pedicure before the wedding day to make sure that your hands and feet look and feel great. Make sure that you schedule the sessions for this well in advance so that you do not stress a day before the wedding to try and get a booking. Once again, try different nail colors to see which work the best with your wedding dress. Also, once again, do not, I repeat, DO NOT do your nails once you have already dressed in your wedding dress. Images of disaster with red splashes of nail polish on your perfect dress looms in the mind's eye.

Lastly, I also cannot stress how imperative it is to have one or two trial sessions before the wedding with your hair. Apart from your dress, your hair and hairpiece are the most visible aspects of what you look like and you absolutely need to practice to get this one right!



About the Author
Karen de Villiers is the owner of http://www.olivelli.co.za, importers not only of exclusive wedding dresses, but also of gowns for the mother of the bride and other guests. Visit our website to view our catalogue of wedding gowns online.

Make Sure The Rest Of You Matches Your Wedding Dress

by Karen de Villiers

When you get married you want the day to be perfect - and that includes yourself! You would want to have the perfect wedding dress, as well as ideal hair, skin, makeup, shoes, accessories and more.
In order to make sure that everything turns out as perfect, or then as close to perfect as is possible in this less than perfect world of ours, you need to make sure that you start preparing for a couple of weeks, if not months, in advance to make sure that your skin, hair and nails are in top conditions when you reach your wedding day.

Unfortunately skin, hair and nails take time to get into perfect condition, so don't think that you can just slap on some moisturizer the day before and have a glowing skin! You might want to see a beautician or professional make-up artist a couple of weeks before to get some advice on how to treat your skin in order to have it in peak condition. An extra word of warning is that it is not wise to start experimenting with new skin care products close to the wedding - you never know when you might have an allergic reaction to new products. If you do want to try out that extra-special (extra-expensive!) skin care product, please do so on advice from a professional as well as a couple of weeks or months in advance!

With regards to make-up, the same thing applies. By all means make use of a professional make-up artist - after all, they know all the tricks in the trade to make the most of your face and look, however, make sure that you go for at least one trial session a couple of weeks in advance to make sure that your skin does not have an allergic reaction to the products that the beautician might use. Apart from that you need to check that your makeup works with the rest of your outfit - your hairpiece and your dress. It is a good idea to have your makeup for that day a bit more striking and darker than usual - a bit like stage makeup. After all, you ARE the star of the day, not so?

If you are making use of a professional make-up artist, she will be able to advise you on this, but please, if you do try and do this yourself, rehearse before hand and get a couple of trusted opinions from family members. Also view yourself from a distance as well as close up in the mirror, so that you can check that while your makeup is a bit darker than usual, that you do not end up looking like Frankenstein!

Some other aspects to keep in mind to make you look your healthy best on your wedding day is that it is a good idea to get in some exercise before you get married. Once again, trying to fit this in, in the week before the wedding is an exercise in futility and will just add to your stress levels! Rather work out a gentle but regular exercise program for a couple of months before the wedding. This will help you de-stress as well as tone your body so that you really look and feel your best on that all important day!

Only two more items remaining that need attention - you will need a good manicure and pedicure before the wedding day to make sure that your hands and feet look and feel great. Make sure that you schedule the sessions for this well in advance so that you do not stress a day before the wedding to try and get a booking. Once again, try different nail colors to see which work the best with your wedding dress. Also, once again, do not, I repeat, DO NOT do your nails once you have already dressed in your wedding dress. Images of disaster with red splashes of nail polish on your perfect dress looms in the mind's eye.

Lastly, I also cannot stress how imperative it is to have one or two trial sessions before the wedding with your hair. Apart from your dress, your hair and hairpiece are the most visible aspects of what you look like and you absolutely need to practice to get this one right!



About the Author
Karen de Villiers is the owner of http://www.olivelli.co.za, importers not only of exclusive wedding dresses, but also of gowns for the mother of the bride and other guests. Visit our website to view our catalogue of wedding gowns online.

Ideas For Colors Of Your Wedding

by Victor Epand

Here are some good ideas for September colors for your wedding. I love this one color that is a light green. I understand that this is not a fall color. The light green would go beautifully with a darker green or a darker red/orange. This would "ground" the color in a more summer-fall transitional theme. You could use three colors- the light green, a darker green (dark sage, hunter, etc), and pair it with a gold, yellow, burnt orange, or dark red for accents.

This would be a monochromatic color scheme with complementary accents. If you want to browse some more color schemes, go to any website and look up any color you would think would go nice with your wedding dress.

I am also trying to decide what colors would look nice for an October wedding. I am also interested in such colors like, wine/cream, wine/champagne, and wine/gold. I think those color choices compliment each other beautifully, particularly the wine, gold, and champagne. Other colors to throw in there that would go nicely would be a deeper shade of copper and another lighter/darker red. Because it will be in the fall time of year, we could always coordinate oranges in there as well with flowers and centerpieces.

I have an outfit that I would like to wear but I want to make sure that it is appropriate. I have winter white pants with gold & silver pinstripes and a long off white blouse. As a rule, you don't want to wear white because that's what the bride wears. However, since your slacks have pinstripes and the blouse is off white, if you could accessorize it, such as a gold scarf that brings out more of the "off white" color, then you should be okay. I really do think that that outfit would look really nice. Make sure that you bring with you some kind of a jacket or coat that why when you get cool you will have something to put on. On the other hand it would still bring the outfit out more if you were to wear something that it light and airy and that you can just hang on something on tie it to your waist.

Plum & silver sounds lovely! Silver accents would be lovely on your plum dresses. If you go for another color, it can over-complicate the look. As silver is the 'accessory' color (this means it's the color used to complement your main color, which is used in hints) then it would be very suitable.

But try not to put too much of the silver all over the dress. Having too much silver on the dress will not show the plum as much. Having like a shahs or a ribbon on the dress that is silver will be just as nice and you will be able to show more or the plum color and some of the silver color with out having to over power one of the other colors.

You could even have your bridesmaids put in ribbons or small flowers in there hair to bring out the colors of the dress.

About the Author
Victor Epand is an expert fashion consultant at http://www.LingerieDress.com/. Visit us when you want the best prices, styles, fashions, and fits of all types of lingerie. We carry a super selection of everyday, as well as bridal

Points to Consider When Buying Wedding Shoes

by Heather Denton

Who do you think receives the most attention at a wedding? For sure you guessed the bride. This is generally the way things work. The bride is always the main attraction. It’s her day to shine, to radiate. For her it’s probably taken years to get to this day. Likely it’ll be a once in a lifetime event. When it comes to the wedding day nothing is too good for the bride. She’ll be wearing her dream wedding gown and probably her grandmother’s pearls. Her hair and make-up will be professionally done and she’ll be looking her best. No detail will be left out including the brides wedding shoes.

What are the typical shoes for brides? Perhaps decades ago there was a particular style of wedding shoe that brides wore. However, nowadays there are many styles and designs of shoes for brides. Some brides choose to wear shoes with heels, others would rather wear flats. Some women will choose platform shoes, others would rather wear sandals. There is such an assortment of bridal shoes available for the bride today that she can have pretty much anything she wants. If the bride finds a pair of white shoes she likes but would rather they were in ivory, if they are dyeable that can easily be arranged. The bride-to-be can find a great deal of flat shoes that have the perfect bridal detailing. There’s no such thing as taking what you can get regarding wedding shoes. The bride can pretty much get whatever she wants.

Where would a bride find wedding shoes? The most obvious place to look would be the shoe store. Most shoe stores and shoe departments in large stores carry a selection of shoes. A bridal boutique or a formal shop ought to have a nice assortment of shoes to choose from. Specialty shops, such as a bridal boutique are likely to carry dyeable shoes.

There are so many details to think about when planning a wedding. Often tiny things get forgotten or left for last minute. Bridal shoes are something that cannot be postponed. The bride-to-be will need her shoes for dress fittings. It’s important the seamstress be informed about the type of shoes being worn, especially with respect to the height of the heel. If needing an idea of what’s available in shoes for the bride, the Internet is a great source of information. There are many online shopping sites that carry wedding shoes and also those that specialize in weddings. Browsing these sites will provide a good look at what is on the market today and help the bride-to-be make a decision about which style of wedding shoe she’d like to wear on her special day. If the bride-to-be doesn’t already have a general idea as to what she’d like, the hundreds of beautiful pictures will definitely set the thinking process in motion.

About the Author
Ellese Chantel is a bridal professional with a wide variety of knowledge and experience in made to measure garments and all accessories and wedding shoes associated with the industry. Get more information regarding wedding shoes.