Sunday, May 18, 2008

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.

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

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.

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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.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Wedding Hairstyles: A 7 Step Plan For Perfect Hair

Much preparation has to go into the bride’s dress, and so should her crowning glory, the hair. Follow this simple guide on how to plan for the perfect wedding hairstyle.

Weeks before your wedding day choose a hairdresser that will make your do at the wedding. Find a hairdresser that is recommended by someone you know and trust; someone that they had a good experience with.

1. Establish a good rapport with the hairdresser. You should be comfortable in discussing with him or her on the style and look you want. Some hairdressers insist on some do that they dreamed would be made for them. Be firm in telling him or her what you want and don’t want.

2. Discuss in length the shape of your face in relation to the hairstyle that he or she proposes. Try the following styles:

-Up do’s signify elegance and this is what most brides want.

-Tired of the bun? Achieve the same polished look with braids instead. From cornrows to French twists, there are numerous interesting ways to set your hair in place.

-Letting your hair down, especially of the mid-length can emanate romance. Flip the edges out for a little retro look.

-Short hair can be spruced up with color highlights or shiny curls.

3. Ask to schedule a practice session to mock-up the intended hair do for your wedding day. You may need to pay extra for this mock-up session, but it’s worth the buck to ensure you look lovely during your wedding.

4. Part of the mock-up is for you to carry the hairstyle. Check side and rear views for how the hairstyle looks and make sure it is made to your liking. You are the center of attention on the wedding day, so you should be beautiful 360 degrees!

5. Walk around the salon with your hairstyle. Try to bob your head abit or do other head movements that you think will happen on wedding day. Make sure your hairstyle withstands all the head activity and that you and your scalp will be comfortable for hours.

6. Now, traditionally, they say it is bad luck to try on your wedding dress before the wedding day. But you need to be sure that your hairstyle matches the gown. Don’t worry; you can still approximate the look by using other dresses. Look for a dress that has the same collar style as your wedding dress. Then put on something that approximates the same lines of your wedding gown. View yourself on the mirror, and imagine yourself in white… does the hairstyle match?

7. On the eve of the wedding, get a head massage, on second thought, get a whole body massage! This relaxes your body, opens your pores and freshens up your skin.

Gets yourself ready for your momentous event: plan for your wedding day hairstyle and achieve the perfect wedding day look!

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Sunday, April 27, 2008

Wedding Hair & Make-Up Tips

Submitted By: Rafi Michael

Preparing yourself to look beautiful on your Toronto wedding day doesn’t start a few hours before the ceremony. There are several things you can do in advance to help yourself look and feel beautiful on your wedding day:

- Join a gym, or start walking to get some exercise

- Start drinking at least eight glasses of water per day to flush toxins out of your system. Also, water helps you feel full, so you may be inclined to eat less!

- Get a facial every five weeks from now until your Toronto wedding. Skin exfoliation provided by good facials, removes dead skin cells from your face and makes your skin glow.

- Start getting regular manicures and pedicures to help to keep your hands, feet and nails in good condition.

- Book a hairstylist and makeup artist for your wedding day. Be sure to do this a couple of months in advance and go in for a trial run a couple of weeks before the wedding

- Have your haircut and colored two to three weeks before the wedding to avoid the new cut and color look.

The Toronto Wedding Day: Professional or Do-It-Yourself?

If you choose to have a professional do your hair and makeup to look beautiful, this can be a great way to relax and get pampered on your Toronto wedding day. Many professional makeup artists can make your face both camera-ready and natural-looking.

If you choose to have your hair and makeup done at a salon, don’t forget to schedule trial appointments at least a week before your wedding. You will want to bring your veil to the trial appointment.

If you want to do your own hair and makeup, here are some general tips:

- Use a foundation close to your natural skin color

- Apply loose powder to your face and neck.

- Line your eyes with a brown pencil.

- Avoid frosted eyeliner or eye shadow. Matte shadows work best in photos.

- Curl your eyelashes and apply brown or black mascara.

- Apply a flattering blush to your cheekbones and blend upwards.

- Line your lips with a pencil and apply lipstick. Five little tricks

- For smooth lips use a toothbrush to exfoliate your lips and remove dry skin.

- To make lipstick last, line lips with a pencil and apply lipstick, then blot with a tissue. Leave the tissue on your lips and with a loose powder puff; press the puff on top of the tissue. Remove the tissue and reapply your lipstick.

- If your eyes are red, eye drops can work, but can be a bit messy. Instead, use a white pencil near the inside of your lower eyelid.

- Buy new mascara. Mascara should be thrown out every three months. What better occasion for a new tube than your wedding day?

- To make blush last the whole day, use a cream blush instead of powder. If you have oily skin, keep that loose powder close by. Cream blush can make you a bit shinier than normal, but it does last longer!

There are a lot of ways to make yourself look beautiful for your Toronto wedding day, so enjoy the moment, because most important stress is a beauty buster!

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Wedding Hair Dos For Everyone

Submitted By: Jane L Martin

Anyone planning or attending a wedding should always take time to have a great hair day. Whether you are the bride, groom, mother of the bride or groom, bridal attendant or wedding guest you want to look your very best. This includes styling an attractive wedding hairdo. While everyone is choosing a wedding hairdo, he or she should be mindful of wedding etiquette and never upstage the bride, even in hairdos, since the bride is the focal point in attention of a wedding ceremony.

Being the center of attention a bride will take special consideration in choosing her wedding hair. Choosing the right hairstyle means paying attention to the small details of planning wedding. For instance, once you have chosen your wedding theme and colors, you will find it easier to choose your wedding dress and jewelry. Keep in mind that it is best to chose your wedding hairdo before choosing your wedding jewelry. Having a clear image in mind of the atmosphere, you wish to create for your special day, helps to find just the right style of wedding hair and makeup.

An important consideration is the facial shape of each individual when choosing a wedding hairdo. Your facial shape will naturally determine what types of hairdo will best compliment your overall look. The condition of the hair is also considered when styling your wedding hairdo. If your hair needs conditioning or any type of processing, it is best to have it done well before the day of the wedding. By doing so, you will eliminate any potential problems that may arise with time left to correct it if necessary.

Many brides try out several different wedding hairdos before making a final decision of the style they like best. This is a good idea, since you can take your time to decide which wedding hairdo suits you best. There is a wide variety in length and styles of wedding hair. Whether you prefer very short and sassy, medium, long and luxurious or swept up into customized updo hairstyle, you are sure to find many complimentary to your facial shape, wedding attire and overall appearance.

One big decision you have is whether to have your hair professionally styled or do it yourself. Whichever you choose you need to really look after your hair for it to look the very best for the big day.

One thing bear in mind is that the wedding day will be busy enough without some DIY, why not pamper yourself and get a professional in. Why not include a manicure and pedicure as well. After all, you do your own hair every day, so few extra hours of relaxing is called for.

Your hair should also be trimmed, to look its best. When you decide to go to a professional for your wedding hairdo, it is best to take along your wedding dress or at least a photograph. Having a photograph or wedding dress to look at will help your hairdresser help you find the most suitable wedding hairdo.

A great top tip is to wear a button up shirt while having your hair styled on your wedding day. This will eliminate the need to take a garment off over your head and possibly messing up your wedding hairdo. Remember that if you are having your wedding hair professionally styled, you will need to schedule your appointment early and not wait until the last minute to do so.

You can always start early and try out many different wedding hair dos months before your special day. If your hair is shorter than you would like it to be for taking wedding photograph keepsakes, you may want to consider making use of hair extensions. Hair extensions come in a wide array of colors from the very lightest blond to the deepest bluest black. You also have a choice of materials as hair extensions are made from as well as various lengths and styles, such a straight or curly. They are easy to care for and easy to wear, while adding just the right flair to any wedding hairdo.

Most importantly, your wedding hairdo should be in a style that best compliments your facial shape, fashion style, wedding style, and makes you feel beautiful.

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Friday, April 11, 2008

Hair Style Is The Most Important One Of All


Submitted By: Sharon Price

Wedding hair styles have seen a considerable change as the fashions through the years change and deciding how to wear your hair and make up for a formal event such as a wedding is a very important decision to make. Today’s styles are much softer and more natural than the rigid styles of years ago being much more free, natural as well as much easier to attain than even those that were fashionable a few years ago. The wedding hair style and how you wear your hair and make up for formal events requires doing some research as well as practicing before the big day or night to make sure you get it right.

There will sure to be hundreds of eyes on the bride on her big day and so the wedding hair will need to be perfect to make the bride feel at her best. How you decide to wear your hair and make up at other formal events is not quite so important as you will not necessarily want photographs to remind you of the big day. This is reason enough to choose a perfect as well as formal hairstyle much before the actual wedding day so as to allow the hairstylist to get it right as well as be able to make any changes that are required before the wedding day.

Style books can give you ideas of how to wear your hair and make up at formal events and are a good starting point to select the perfect wedding hair style. Before selecting a particular hair style, make sure that it also compliments the wedding dress in terms of style, era as well as cut of the dress. The bride should also consider how the rest of the wedding party are going to wear their hair and make up, whether long or short, curly or straight. Decisions such as this go a long way to helping making the day perfect.

Co-coordinating the wedding hair styles or how you wear your hair and make up at formal events with those of the wedding party or other guests does not mean having to choose exactly the same styles but the look should compliment each member’s personality, hair texture as well as facial structure.

The wedding hair style and how you wear your hair and make up at other important formal events is certainly the most important part of the entire outfit and is often the first thing that others notice. The hardest part may be finding the ideal wedding hair style, and brides-to-be are often lost and unsure about which style is the best for them. However, magazines such Wedding Magazine as well as tons of others that can be found on the shelves of local bookstores will help.

Deciding how to wear your hair and your make up at formal events including a wedding trying to match accessories and colors is a great idea. However, the wedding hair style of the bride can be apart, and can and should be more intricate than those of the other members of the wedding party as it is the brides day and she does not want to be out done by one of the bridesmaids does she?

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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Wedding Hair Style Tips: Choose Your Wedding Day Hairstyle Carefully


Submitted By: Melissa Burton

Women like to look glamorous, elegant and sexy on their wedding day so they usually take the time to choose an extravagant dress, stunning shoes and make up, and then there is the hair style. Whoa boy! Women usually have a stylist visit them when they are getting ready for the wedding, which costs a fortune, or they visit the parlour early in the morning before their wedding to get their chosen hair style done.

A woman's hair may be her crowning glory, but getting a new 'do' just before a big event in your life can be a major mistake. Plan ahead with any chemical treatments - bleaching, colouring, streaking, perming or straightening - and if you're considering any radical changes in length or style do it at least six to eight weeks before the big event, this way it gives you and your hair time to adjust together and get a “working relationship” on the go.

On your wedding day, hundreds of eyes will be on you, and your chosen wedding hair style can either complete the picture or detract from it. That is why it is so important to choose the perfect formal hairstyle well in advance of the big day so that you and your stylist can get it right and make custom additions to your wedding hair style. Nothing is worse than a hastily crafted coif decided upon only minutes before the ceremony, take the time with your stylist to go over what looks suit you and what looks don’t, obviously avoid the looks that don’t suit you. Larger figures should wear their hair up as this draws attention and slims the face down, slimmer brides should look at curls which accentuate the face and shoulders.

Men may seem as though they don’t care about their wedding hair style and women are none the wiser to it, but in fact the bride groom spends at least 15 minutes making sure all the gel is in the correct plane and he has no sticky up bits!!

A great wedding hair style is crucial, especially for those wedding pictures, make sure it's not some kind of style which is going to fall all over the place or is going to be blown around in high winds! That way you can be sure of looking great in those pictures!

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