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
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Tips for bridal make-up
by Sukhpreet kaur
you have found the groom, decided your wedding dress, it's time for you to decide your wedding look . Make-up is an important aspect of your wedding look. Here are 10 tips that will help you look perfect on your matrimony day.
1. Beauty Regime to be followed before the big day For that perfect glow on the wedding day, you need to consider a few things a few weeks prior to the wedding day. About six weeks before the wedding, you should start a skin and nail care plan. Tell your beautician to give you regular facials and manicures.
Avoid going in sun about 3-4 weeks prior to the wedding. Sunburns and peeling skin shouldn't disrupt your wedding day.
2. Take care of your Body-Mind-Spirit Always remember the importance of Body-Mind-Spirit. What's going on inside you is as important as looking good. We all know that preparing for a wedding is very stressful and if you are not taking proper care of yourself by not sleeping enough or not eating properly, it will definitely reflect on your face! If you are feeling really stressed out before the wedding, consider having a relaxing massage once every week during the month of wedding and also a day before the wedding day. Also, burn some relaxing essential oils around the house to help calm your nerves.
3. Trial Organize a trial around 1-2 months before the wedding, once you have chosen your make-up artist.
Ask the make-up artist to show you a few pictures from magazines that will help you in deciding a look.
Tell her if you have any skin problems or allergies etc or if there are any particular ways you wear your make-up.
If you are wedding is during the day, it is ideal to organize the trial during the day as it will give you a better idea as to how the make-up will look
4. Have pictures your wedding dress and bridesmaid's dresses If you show the make-up artist pictures of your wedding dress and bridesmaids wedding dresses, it will give her / him the idea for designing the perfect look for you.
5. What look to go with The style that you plan to choose for your wedding make-up will ultimately depend on your personal preference, but there are some other factors that you should consider:
The time of the ceremony - A lot depends on the time of the wedding. Is it during day time or in the evening? A subtle, natural look is more suited to a day wedding and a more striking look is suited to an evening one.
Other aspect is the time of the year of the matrimonial. If you are having a Spring/Summer wedding, go for bright, pastel shades in your make-up. For a winter wedding, warm, deeper shades are preferable.
Your skin tones and hair colour -
If you are blond or have a fair skinned, cool tones of grey, blue, soft pink and lilac are ideal for you.
If you are a brunette or olive skinned, warm neutral tones of brown, taupe, burgundy & red will suit you more.
6. Your Face Foundations with yellow undertones work perfectly with flash photography.
Avoid using shimmer highlighters as this look will not look well in photos and give a reflective shine.
Ask your make-up artist to use a bronzing powder, it will warm your skin tone and wll give your face a natural glow.
7. Your Eyes The make-up around your eye-area should be soft and natural with no heavy, dark lines. Use a brow pencil which is a little darker than your hair colour and keep away from heavy, dark shadows.
8. Your Lips Use a lip-liner which is of the same colour as your lipstick and do not use a noticeable or dark lip line, it looks tacky. If you define one area in your make-up, it will look more pleasing. If you want dark and defined eyes, go for a lighter lip shade and if you want bright lips, go for natural, light eyes.
9. Timing Don't forget to ask your make-up artist to arrive a little before time and so that there is enough time to get the job done. As the last thing you want on your wedding day is rush.
10. Last moment touch-ups Remember to ask your mum or one of your friends / sisters to carry a powder compact, tissues and lipstick for touch-ups during the occasion.
Just remember these tips and you will look the most beautiful bride on your wedding day.
About the Author
Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com, which is India's fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.
you have found the groom, decided your wedding dress, it's time for you to decide your wedding look . Make-up is an important aspect of your wedding look. Here are 10 tips that will help you look perfect on your matrimony day.
1. Beauty Regime to be followed before the big day For that perfect glow on the wedding day, you need to consider a few things a few weeks prior to the wedding day. About six weeks before the wedding, you should start a skin and nail care plan. Tell your beautician to give you regular facials and manicures.
Avoid going in sun about 3-4 weeks prior to the wedding. Sunburns and peeling skin shouldn't disrupt your wedding day.
2. Take care of your Body-Mind-Spirit Always remember the importance of Body-Mind-Spirit. What's going on inside you is as important as looking good. We all know that preparing for a wedding is very stressful and if you are not taking proper care of yourself by not sleeping enough or not eating properly, it will definitely reflect on your face! If you are feeling really stressed out before the wedding, consider having a relaxing massage once every week during the month of wedding and also a day before the wedding day. Also, burn some relaxing essential oils around the house to help calm your nerves.
3. Trial Organize a trial around 1-2 months before the wedding, once you have chosen your make-up artist.
Ask the make-up artist to show you a few pictures from magazines that will help you in deciding a look.
Tell her if you have any skin problems or allergies etc or if there are any particular ways you wear your make-up.
If you are wedding is during the day, it is ideal to organize the trial during the day as it will give you a better idea as to how the make-up will look
4. Have pictures your wedding dress and bridesmaid's dresses If you show the make-up artist pictures of your wedding dress and bridesmaids wedding dresses, it will give her / him the idea for designing the perfect look for you.
5. What look to go with The style that you plan to choose for your wedding make-up will ultimately depend on your personal preference, but there are some other factors that you should consider:
The time of the ceremony - A lot depends on the time of the wedding. Is it during day time or in the evening? A subtle, natural look is more suited to a day wedding and a more striking look is suited to an evening one.
Other aspect is the time of the year of the matrimonial. If you are having a Spring/Summer wedding, go for bright, pastel shades in your make-up. For a winter wedding, warm, deeper shades are preferable.
Your skin tones and hair colour -
If you are blond or have a fair skinned, cool tones of grey, blue, soft pink and lilac are ideal for you.
If you are a brunette or olive skinned, warm neutral tones of brown, taupe, burgundy & red will suit you more.
6. Your Face Foundations with yellow undertones work perfectly with flash photography.
Avoid using shimmer highlighters as this look will not look well in photos and give a reflective shine.
Ask your make-up artist to use a bronzing powder, it will warm your skin tone and wll give your face a natural glow.
7. Your Eyes The make-up around your eye-area should be soft and natural with no heavy, dark lines. Use a brow pencil which is a little darker than your hair colour and keep away from heavy, dark shadows.
8. Your Lips Use a lip-liner which is of the same colour as your lipstick and do not use a noticeable or dark lip line, it looks tacky. If you define one area in your make-up, it will look more pleasing. If you want dark and defined eyes, go for a lighter lip shade and if you want bright lips, go for natural, light eyes.
9. Timing Don't forget to ask your make-up artist to arrive a little before time and so that there is enough time to get the job done. As the last thing you want on your wedding day is rush.
10. Last moment touch-ups Remember to ask your mum or one of your friends / sisters to carry a powder compact, tissues and lipstick for touch-ups during the occasion.
Just remember these tips and you will look the most beautiful bride on your wedding day.
About the Author
Sukhpreet Kaur writes on behalf of Jeevansathi.com, which is India's fastest growing matrimonial website, provides online matrimonial classified services. Jeevansathi.com enables users to create a online matrimony profile on the website and allow prospective grooms and brides to contact each other.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Why hire a bridal hair and makeup artist?
by Kristine Crane
This is the day you have dreamed of since you were just a little girl. You have always pictured in your mind how you would look on your wedding day. Now, it is coming time to actually start planning for that wonderful, romantic, "dream come true" of a day. You have finally found Mr. Wonderful, your perfect dress, the perfect place you want to walk down the aisle, the look and feel of the bridesmaids standing by your side, your flowers...but did you think about your hair and makeup? Are you going to leave that last detail to chance? It is time to think about hiring a professional bridal hair and makeup artist.
Why should you hire a professional bridal hair makeup artist for your wedding day?
The answer is quite simple, education, experience, knowledge and the stress-free, convenient environment they create. You want every thing to be perfect on your wedding day and so do they. The last thing you need to stress about is making sure your makeup and hair looks just right. Relax; hire a professional bridal hair and makeup artist that will come to you, which puts more time in your already busy schedule. You will save time and energy and its fun! It is very important that your hair and makeup will look as beautiful and relevant in 20 years as it does on the day of your wedding.
A bridal hair and makeup artist knows how to achieve the trendy styles of today without "dating" your photos, creating a perfect memory of your wedding day for you and your family to enjoy for years to come. Bridal hair and makeup artists use professional products and have the knowledge as to which ones will work with your particular hair or skin type. They are trained to create looks that compliment your dress, the theme of the wedding and your personality.
When choosing a makeup artist, make sure you choose one that has specialized training in what is called "Media Makeup". Media Makeup is the knowledge of what the camera (or photograph) will need for color and definition. Bridal Makeup artists understand how makeup will show up with the flash of the camera or under certain lighting conditions. With this education and skill, bridal makeup artists will insure your makeup is never too much or too little and that your wedding photos will be "picture perfect".
About the Author
Studio Image provides Central Florida's best on-location hair and makeup artists skilled in film, print and bridal events. http://www.studioimagellc.com
This is the day you have dreamed of since you were just a little girl. You have always pictured in your mind how you would look on your wedding day. Now, it is coming time to actually start planning for that wonderful, romantic, "dream come true" of a day. You have finally found Mr. Wonderful, your perfect dress, the perfect place you want to walk down the aisle, the look and feel of the bridesmaids standing by your side, your flowers...but did you think about your hair and makeup? Are you going to leave that last detail to chance? It is time to think about hiring a professional bridal hair and makeup artist.
Why should you hire a professional bridal hair makeup artist for your wedding day?
The answer is quite simple, education, experience, knowledge and the stress-free, convenient environment they create. You want every thing to be perfect on your wedding day and so do they. The last thing you need to stress about is making sure your makeup and hair looks just right. Relax; hire a professional bridal hair and makeup artist that will come to you, which puts more time in your already busy schedule. You will save time and energy and its fun! It is very important that your hair and makeup will look as beautiful and relevant in 20 years as it does on the day of your wedding.
A bridal hair and makeup artist knows how to achieve the trendy styles of today without "dating" your photos, creating a perfect memory of your wedding day for you and your family to enjoy for years to come. Bridal hair and makeup artists use professional products and have the knowledge as to which ones will work with your particular hair or skin type. They are trained to create looks that compliment your dress, the theme of the wedding and your personality.
When choosing a makeup artist, make sure you choose one that has specialized training in what is called "Media Makeup". Media Makeup is the knowledge of what the camera (or photograph) will need for color and definition. Bridal Makeup artists understand how makeup will show up with the flash of the camera or under certain lighting conditions. With this education and skill, bridal makeup artists will insure your makeup is never too much or too little and that your wedding photos will be "picture perfect".
About the Author
Studio Image provides Central Florida's best on-location hair and makeup artists skilled in film, print and bridal events. http://www.studioimagellc.com
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Top hair styling tools - achieve a special look
by stephen hall
You will be amazed at the number of options from hair curlers to flat irons and hair crimpers available to you, as never before to achieve that special looks and effects from night out clubbing with your friends to wedding hairstyles. Although it is really confusing when it comes to selection as almost all hair styling tips mention the use of one or another styling aids or hair styling tools. Moreover, product terminology adds extra level of confusion. To make it clear take the example of any hair styling tools that generates heat to change the shape of your hair is termed as hair setter but when it comes to advertising, the term is most frequently applied to various hot rollers.
Therefore, here are some of the top hairs styling tools that are named for their special type of functions. Starting with flat irons that is the biggest craze among the people of this era looks like a clamp, which generates heat to temporarily straighten hair. A very simple device works well on thin sections of your hair through the closed jaws of the iron. Work from close to the roots to the end of your hair and combs your hair after each pass. Pass the iron slowly but steadily over your hair and never pause or leave the iron in one place. Your hair will stay straight and sleek as long as it is dry. These flat irons are also called hair straighteners and come in a variety of configurations and those lined with a ceramic material are of the best and most affordable quality. Take the example of flat irons from GHD and CHI. They are undoubtedly excellent. They also have variable heat settings, a nice feature to help protect the hair from damage.
Like the hair straightener there is another hair styling tools called hair crimpers that are much the same in appearance and are used in much the same way except that the hair is pressed for a few seconds to put waves in instead of taking them out. Unlike the traditional chair dryers in a salon, a blow dryer of todays is used in concert with a brush or comb that allows you to dry and to shape your hair in different directions. There are literally thousands of blow dryers on the market but it is recommended to buy a blow dryer that has variable temperature settings, so that you can control the temperature that is required for your hair. Curling irons is another hair styling tools that not only add shape to your hair but also add volume. Hot rollers are also the choice of many who want their style to stay "set" for longer periods.
There are few points that are found to be common with all the hair styling tools is that avoid using these thermal styling tools on wet hair as this will damage your hair. It is also recommended to always buy that hair styling tool that has variable temperature settings. Avoid using the high setting as much as possible. Hair care products that protect against thermal damage should be used if you blow dry daily. And lastly never compromise with the quality of the product.
About the Author
Attractive ghd hair straightener, ghd straighteners and ghd straightener available here along with free shipping service.
You will be amazed at the number of options from hair curlers to flat irons and hair crimpers available to you, as never before to achieve that special looks and effects from night out clubbing with your friends to wedding hairstyles. Although it is really confusing when it comes to selection as almost all hair styling tips mention the use of one or another styling aids or hair styling tools. Moreover, product terminology adds extra level of confusion. To make it clear take the example of any hair styling tools that generates heat to change the shape of your hair is termed as hair setter but when it comes to advertising, the term is most frequently applied to various hot rollers.
Therefore, here are some of the top hairs styling tools that are named for their special type of functions. Starting with flat irons that is the biggest craze among the people of this era looks like a clamp, which generates heat to temporarily straighten hair. A very simple device works well on thin sections of your hair through the closed jaws of the iron. Work from close to the roots to the end of your hair and combs your hair after each pass. Pass the iron slowly but steadily over your hair and never pause or leave the iron in one place. Your hair will stay straight and sleek as long as it is dry. These flat irons are also called hair straighteners and come in a variety of configurations and those lined with a ceramic material are of the best and most affordable quality. Take the example of flat irons from GHD and CHI. They are undoubtedly excellent. They also have variable heat settings, a nice feature to help protect the hair from damage.
Like the hair straightener there is another hair styling tools called hair crimpers that are much the same in appearance and are used in much the same way except that the hair is pressed for a few seconds to put waves in instead of taking them out. Unlike the traditional chair dryers in a salon, a blow dryer of todays is used in concert with a brush or comb that allows you to dry and to shape your hair in different directions. There are literally thousands of blow dryers on the market but it is recommended to buy a blow dryer that has variable temperature settings, so that you can control the temperature that is required for your hair. Curling irons is another hair styling tools that not only add shape to your hair but also add volume. Hot rollers are also the choice of many who want their style to stay "set" for longer periods.
There are few points that are found to be common with all the hair styling tools is that avoid using these thermal styling tools on wet hair as this will damage your hair. It is also recommended to always buy that hair styling tool that has variable temperature settings. Avoid using the high setting as much as possible. Hair care products that protect against thermal damage should be used if you blow dry daily. And lastly never compromise with the quality of the product.
About the Author
Attractive ghd hair straightener, ghd straighteners and ghd straightener available here along with free shipping service.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Top Wedding Dress Trends for 2009 and 2010
by Cori Russell
Want to ensure a fashion-forward look for your upcoming 2009 or 2010 wedding? From sleek silhouettes to mini-dresses and tiered gowns, these latest looks for wedding gowns will help you put your best fashion foot forward to get you down the aisle in style.
Sleek Silhouettes
Slim is the silhouette of choice for the modern wedding dress - as sheaths, trumpets, and column wedding dresses ruled the runways. Don´t fret if you´ve always dreamed of donning a billowy ball gown, however, as this traditional style never goes out of style.
Colorful Details
Modern brides are experimenting with color to tie their ensembles into the color scheme. Adding a splash of color to the basic white gown remains popular through colorful sashes and appliqué details, or more dramatically through two-toned wedding gowns with a colored bodice against a white or off-white skirt.
High Hemlines
Not afraid to show a little leg, today´s brides are embracing the tea-length and mini shift dresses that have become de rigueur in nearly every wedding dress designer´s latest collections. The trend makes sense for destination weddings calling for laid back attire and brides opting to don a second dress for dancing the night away at the reception.
Tiered Skirts
Whether chiffon, tulle, organza, or even feathers - layers of fabric are the newest major detail designers are playing with to create soft, yet dramatic gowns. This flowing style is perfect for the bride who is a romantic at heart.
Floaty Fabrics
Dresses weighted down by heavy crepes, matte satins and silks are lightening up to fabrics like taffeta and organza. These airy fabrics are easy to layer and more comfortable for a gown worn for up to 10 hours. And for brides having a summer wedding, donning a lighter fabric will ensure they´re glowing - not sweaty and red-faced - on their wedding day.
One Shoulder
This asymmetrical look is a hot fashion trend that has crossed over into the bridal world to update the basic strapless gown. Carrying a simple, no fuss vibe, the one shoulder gown is a great option for a destination wedding. Bonus points for those blessed with toned limbs, as this neckline shows off the upper arms and shoulders.
Practical Pockets
Having graced gowns for a few seasons, pockets remain hot in 2009. The style lends a casual vibe for relaxed events, and - perhaps best of all - it´s practical too, allowing brides to keep essentials like lip gloss or tissues on hand throughout the day.
Get even more 2009 and 2010 wedding dress trends in this complete wedding dresses guide and photo gallery.
About the Author
Cori Russell is editor for Elegala.com and Gala Weddings Magazine. Elegala.com is a complete weddings and wedding planning resource with a national directory of wedding venues and services, how-to guides, expert advice, checklists and photo galleries to walk brides and grooms through every step of the planning process.
Want to ensure a fashion-forward look for your upcoming 2009 or 2010 wedding? From sleek silhouettes to mini-dresses and tiered gowns, these latest looks for wedding gowns will help you put your best fashion foot forward to get you down the aisle in style.
Sleek Silhouettes
Slim is the silhouette of choice for the modern wedding dress - as sheaths, trumpets, and column wedding dresses ruled the runways. Don´t fret if you´ve always dreamed of donning a billowy ball gown, however, as this traditional style never goes out of style.
Colorful Details
Modern brides are experimenting with color to tie their ensembles into the color scheme. Adding a splash of color to the basic white gown remains popular through colorful sashes and appliqué details, or more dramatically through two-toned wedding gowns with a colored bodice against a white or off-white skirt.
High Hemlines
Not afraid to show a little leg, today´s brides are embracing the tea-length and mini shift dresses that have become de rigueur in nearly every wedding dress designer´s latest collections. The trend makes sense for destination weddings calling for laid back attire and brides opting to don a second dress for dancing the night away at the reception.
Tiered Skirts
Whether chiffon, tulle, organza, or even feathers - layers of fabric are the newest major detail designers are playing with to create soft, yet dramatic gowns. This flowing style is perfect for the bride who is a romantic at heart.
Floaty Fabrics
Dresses weighted down by heavy crepes, matte satins and silks are lightening up to fabrics like taffeta and organza. These airy fabrics are easy to layer and more comfortable for a gown worn for up to 10 hours. And for brides having a summer wedding, donning a lighter fabric will ensure they´re glowing - not sweaty and red-faced - on their wedding day.
One Shoulder
This asymmetrical look is a hot fashion trend that has crossed over into the bridal world to update the basic strapless gown. Carrying a simple, no fuss vibe, the one shoulder gown is a great option for a destination wedding. Bonus points for those blessed with toned limbs, as this neckline shows off the upper arms and shoulders.
Practical Pockets
Having graced gowns for a few seasons, pockets remain hot in 2009. The style lends a casual vibe for relaxed events, and - perhaps best of all - it´s practical too, allowing brides to keep essentials like lip gloss or tissues on hand throughout the day.
Get even more 2009 and 2010 wedding dress trends in this complete wedding dresses guide and photo gallery.
About the Author
Cori Russell is editor for Elegala.com and Gala Weddings Magazine. Elegala.com is a complete weddings and wedding planning resource with a national directory of wedding venues and services, how-to guides, expert advice, checklists and photo galleries to walk brides and grooms through every step of the planning process.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Most Popular Wedding Hairstyle Photo
When it comes to finding wedding hairstyle photos, the Internet is the place to be. There are so many websites that have wedding hairstyle galleries with all sorts of different styles.
The best way to find a wedding hairstyle is to look at tons of them. When you see a style that you like you just know that it is the way you want to wear your hair.
This photo, see left, is one of the most popular wedding or prom hairstyles photos. It features lots of barrel curls in a high updo combined with lots of side bangs/fringe and a center or side part.
See more wedding hairstyles at http://www.hrweddinghair.com/
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Be a Beautiful Bride
by Caroline Husbands
Planning ahead is definitely the key to enjoying your perfect wedding. Unfortunately, all too often, it is the bride who suffers the most stress. Planning a wedding is very exciting but very soon it can become unbelievably nerve-wracking.
Numerous decisions have to be made, including choosing the venue, type of ceremony, flowers, guests and music as well as, most importantly, your perfect wedding dress. On your big day you will be wearing an exquisite dress, your make-up will be perfect and your hair, as well as you, will shine with health and happiness.
To look your absolute best on your big day you should consider making a few changes to your lifestyle right now. Small changes all add up to the perfect you.
Water and Food. This is one of the easiest changes to make. Commit to drinking up to two litres of water per day which will help to cleanse your system, and give you smoother and clearer skin. Secondly, promise yourself that you will watch what you eat. Planning a wedding can be very time-consuming and can mean you grab snacks or miss meals rather than eating well-balanced and healthy meals. If you don't enjoy enough healthy food with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables your skin will look sallow and you could look drawn and tired on your big day which is not a good look.
Lists and Delegation. Divide your wedding plans into stages and write down what needs to be done at each point along the way. By writing it down you will know you haven't forgotten it. Remember, you do not have to do everything yourself. Everyone will be good at sorting different things and will want to help you, but you do need to ask them.
Keep Well-Balanced. If problems do arise try stepping back from the situation a little and taking a few long deep breaths. In the long-run, nothing is ever as bad as it seems at the time and the more relaxed you are the more beautiful you will look. You are, after all, marrying the man of your dreams, and that is the most important thing. Also, don't become a wedding bore. Try to spend some quality time with your fiancé when you don't talk about the wedding at all. Even if it's only one night a week, make it special.
Your Health. If you smoke, then why not take getting married as your ideal opportunity to stop smoking, after all, you don't want fag ash dropping down onto your beautiful new wedding dress or have a coughing fit at the ceremony. Also, try to fit in some regular exercise which will help to keep you healthy and can also be a good form of relaxation.
Finally, ensure you have enough sleep. Sleep is a beauty secret many people overlook but it can heal and rejuvenate and help you look stunning. Have a beautiful wedding! Be a Beautiful Bride!
About the Author
Caroline Husbands is a Senior Bridal Style Consultant with Colour Me Beautiful, Europe's leading Image Consultancy. Bridal services include bridal make-up, hen parties and a new book, Be a Beautiful Bride.
Planning ahead is definitely the key to enjoying your perfect wedding. Unfortunately, all too often, it is the bride who suffers the most stress. Planning a wedding is very exciting but very soon it can become unbelievably nerve-wracking.
Numerous decisions have to be made, including choosing the venue, type of ceremony, flowers, guests and music as well as, most importantly, your perfect wedding dress. On your big day you will be wearing an exquisite dress, your make-up will be perfect and your hair, as well as you, will shine with health and happiness.
To look your absolute best on your big day you should consider making a few changes to your lifestyle right now. Small changes all add up to the perfect you.
Water and Food. This is one of the easiest changes to make. Commit to drinking up to two litres of water per day which will help to cleanse your system, and give you smoother and clearer skin. Secondly, promise yourself that you will watch what you eat. Planning a wedding can be very time-consuming and can mean you grab snacks or miss meals rather than eating well-balanced and healthy meals. If you don't enjoy enough healthy food with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables your skin will look sallow and you could look drawn and tired on your big day which is not a good look.
Lists and Delegation. Divide your wedding plans into stages and write down what needs to be done at each point along the way. By writing it down you will know you haven't forgotten it. Remember, you do not have to do everything yourself. Everyone will be good at sorting different things and will want to help you, but you do need to ask them.
Keep Well-Balanced. If problems do arise try stepping back from the situation a little and taking a few long deep breaths. In the long-run, nothing is ever as bad as it seems at the time and the more relaxed you are the more beautiful you will look. You are, after all, marrying the man of your dreams, and that is the most important thing. Also, don't become a wedding bore. Try to spend some quality time with your fiancé when you don't talk about the wedding at all. Even if it's only one night a week, make it special.
Your Health. If you smoke, then why not take getting married as your ideal opportunity to stop smoking, after all, you don't want fag ash dropping down onto your beautiful new wedding dress or have a coughing fit at the ceremony. Also, try to fit in some regular exercise which will help to keep you healthy and can also be a good form of relaxation.
Finally, ensure you have enough sleep. Sleep is a beauty secret many people overlook but it can heal and rejuvenate and help you look stunning. Have a beautiful wedding! Be a Beautiful Bride!
About the Author
Caroline Husbands is a Senior Bridal Style Consultant with Colour Me Beautiful, Europe's leading Image Consultancy. Bridal services include bridal make-up, hen parties and a new book, Be a Beautiful Bride.
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