Bridal Beauty ……..
It’s your Wedding Day and don’t you want to look AMAZING!!!! Well of course you do so here are a few tips that might help you look flawless.
1. Hire a professional … if you are not good at knowing what blends well or what color goes well with your skin or what foundation you need to use… Chances are you need a professional. Professional make up artist pride themselves on making you look beautiful but natural on your wedding day. Also see if they will do a trial run so that you both will be comfortable …. They can take notes and you can say what you like and what you don’t like.
2. Practice Makes Perfect …. If you decide that a make up artist doesn’t fit in your budget… I encourage you to go a make up counter (M.A.C or Macy’s) and let them do a trial run on you. Trial runs are important because you can see what looks good on you and when you do it at the counter they will sell you all the makeup and the utensils that will be needed to recreate the look.
3. DO NOT DO ANYTHING DRASTIC! This is most important do not dye your hair; get a tan or a facial the day before. The reason behind this is that you don’t want to do something that takes a day or two to set in.
* Hair Dye- Sometimes it takes a few days or a few washes to actually be the color that you want it to be.
* Tans- If you are a frequent tanner you may not want to get tanned the day before because anything can happen and you want to look even tone instead of ORANGE!
* Facials- Be careful because these can break you out… facials are designed to make you glow or make your skin look rejuvenated …but sometimes that have the opposite effect on your skin. Believe me ,you don’t want to have an allergic reaction the day before or look like a strawberry in your pictures.
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So you are ready to get married????? Well there are three things you might need to know before you get down on one knee.
1. Think about her ring ….. when a guy get’s engaged the first thing that people say to him is ”congrats” but when it’s the girl the first thing that is said to her is “let me see the ring “ then they congratulate her . Do some shopping around look at rings that are in your budget and rings that fits her style….also look around her house try to see if she has been leaving clues around for you… Chances are if you’re ready today she was probably ready months ago. And lastly call her friends or family because sometimes having a 2nd option will make all the difference.
2. Figure out her family….. Now if her family is traditional you might want to schedule a time where you can talk to them prior to popping the question. You don’t want to upset her parents prior to the wedding … Upset parents = upset bride!
3. Plan It! When you propose marriage to your beloved remember that your proposal is the most intimate conversation that you will ever have … so make it GOOD! There are so many ways to pop the question, some people do it big and some do it small … but however you do it make it something memorable. Because after they gawk at her ring they will ask “how did he do it? “ So create a story that she will remember for a life time. ****** ALSO TRY TO STAY AWAY FROM THE CLICHE DAY’S LIKE VALENTINES DAY, HER BIRTHDAY, CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEARS ….she will probably be expecting something on those days… so try to surprise her!
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So you childhood friend is getting married and your INVITED! After the excitement settles and you put the date on your calender you realize .... You have nothing to wear. Wedding guest attire can vary greatly depending on the style of the wedding. You'll have to do a Little research but don't worry there are ways of finding out the theme and or the style just by looking at whats in front of you .
Start with the
invitation.....
- If it's on ecru card stock with fancy letters chances are the wedding is semi formal......
- Does it ask you to come see them get hitched..... You can bet your bottom dollar that this wedding is nice and casual so go with an casual outfit.
Also look for clues that simply tells you what to wear or the type of wedding it is
Next Look at
Location......Think about where the wedding will take place
- outdoors- avoid anything that will get caught in the wind .... you don't want to be caught by the photographer with you dress over you head.
- avoid high heeled shoes because if the ground is soft you will sink in the sand or in the grass.
DON'T WEAR:
- White... unless the invitation says so .. stay away from this color .. You don't want to make the bride look bad....
- Black to a daytime wedding....reserve this color for evening weddings... also you risk the chance of being overdressed
- Jeans, no matter how casual the wedding... you are not gong to the mall
- Anything too sexy or revealing... yes there are other single guest but this is not a night club
- Anything torn, with holes, stained, too big or too small for you!.... no matter what you want to look classy even if the theme is casual
- Anything sleeveless or strapless to a religious wedding. Bring a wrap or jacket to cover your arms you don't want to offend anyone
Also feel free to go to you local bridal boutique for they all have sections on what you as the guest should wear! #living2plan
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Things you shoud know while planning your event ......
Find your style: Before making any decisions, figure out what your style is as a couple. Even though everyone thinks that the bride runs the show , in reality its the biggest day of both of your lives so share it with him.
Come up with a plan: What do you feel great about spending? Talk about how you want to feel at your wedding and how ...
you want your guests to feel. I am a firm believer of planning and budgeting and planning and sticking to the plan. So make a plan write it down and every time you have accomplished something or paid for something check it off believe me it feels good!
Develop a list of priorities: What three things are most important to you? Be able to discuss with your planner any likes and dislikes you have as they pertain to your wedding. We are not mind readers we need to know what you are feeling because it helps us with creating a design for your wedding and making you happy.
Don’t make decisions too quickly: Do your homework and research. Everything is three clicks/phone calls away. There are often many less expensive and better options than the first thing you saw. like the song says " momma told me to shop around ". so do just that . don't be afraid to go to your local target , dollar tree or wal-mart.
Don’t be afraid to think outside the box: The rules have all been reinvented. You are the one in control when you hire a planner we are just bringing all those things that you have thought about to reality. So go ahead dream big !
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When choosing the location of your event you must consider everything and everyone involved. I believe that the location set the tone, creates the atmosphere and plays a big part of your theme. But the wrong location can cause everything to go south ….you must consider the location (the venue) of the location. Here are the things that you must remember when choosing the location.
* What’s included in the price?
* Is there parking?
* Will my Vendors have ample time to set up ?
***This one is crucial believe me this is something that you want to discuss with the venue before signing your contract. Think about it if your venue wont let your vendors in how can you event possibly start on time or go the way you planned it.***
* Does it have all the necessary amenities to accommodate your guest?
* Is the whole facility available for use by your vendors or your guest?
* Will there be renovations before my event?
Also check their website or the Internet to see if there have been any positive or negative reviews… you don’t want to be surprised the day of your event.
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When I was planning my wedding I looked at maybe 20 dresses ….and every dress felt the same HEAVY! I knew that during the wedding it would be OK … but during the reception I wanted to a cut a rug with my husband and my family. So as I got a little discouraged and after spending 3 hours in the bridal shop, I was over it. Then the manager came over and asked how I was and asked how she could help ….. Well I laid it all out. I wanted a traditional wedding gown for my ceremony but I wanted to also be able to have fun and move during my reception, and that’s when she did it she pulled out this short cocktail dress that had a sweet heart neckline and covered with rhinestones and glitter. I know that the description doesn’t sound so great but believe me it was amazing! Some brides don’t mind picking up their dress to get down on the dance floor but you risk a lot by wearing your ceremony dress. You can get it dirty and because it so big people can step on it or spill something on you. So I encourage you to buy two dresses … yes it does cost more but it avoids someone or you destroying that previous memento! Also if you notice the picture this model is wearing a converter dress. Meaning that it’s a two in one ….. These dresses are in a fun. You get one look which is typically the traditional look and the other is more of a cocktail dress that is perfect for tearing up the dance floor with your husband and you family. # living2plan
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Well you said yes and the first thing that you want to do after you scream to the top of your lungs with happiness… is find a dress! Well I must say that picking your wedding dress is emotional, exciting and at somewhat irritating. You have dreamed of this day since you were a little girl playing dress up when you put your mother’s heels on or you took your pillow case and placed in on your head. Do you remember how that made you feel or do you remember what you were thinking? This shopping trip is one of the most important shopping trips that you will ever take and it’s important to have the right people there with you. When I got married I had all of my bridesmaids with me … all four of them and my mom. I must have tried on 10 dresses and I hated all of them. Needless to say that I didn’t make a decision that day because and I really think that I had too many opinions and too many voices. It was until a few months later that I went back and I only had two of the people that mean that most and that’s when I found the dress that I was in love with and I said “Yes” …. to the dress. Here a few shopping tips for when you pick out the dress of your dreams ….
1. Only have people who matter with you.
2. Look at only the styles that compliment your body type.
3. Have an idea of what you want prior to getting to the salon because if you don’t you will be lost and frustrated.
4. Have a budget in mind… because the consultant that is helping you bigger ticket items = big commission
5. When deciding know that you know that you know that this is the right dress… you don’t want to go come back later and regret you decision.
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Favors ….
Favors are a little token of gratitude for your family and friends for spending the day with you. Believe me I understand that depending on the type of event you just had you probably jut spent a pretty penny …but your guest will greatly appreciate it. People some times over think what the favors can …. I encourage you to pick a favor that is theme and / or color appropriate. Here is a list of my favorite things … no it’s not favor law but they are unique and I think that you guest will enjoy them… no matter what you choose do me a favor …GIVE FAVORS
1. Spoon full of Kisses from the Mr. & Mrs.
2. Custom made lolly pops
3. Palatable Seeds ( that will bloom every year )
4. Candy Buffets ( my absoluter FAV)
5. Candles
6. Coasters
7. Mini Pop Corn Tins ( fill with a mixture of popcorn)
8. Place cards … This has to purposes... it shows people where to sit and the guest can take them home to use as decorations.
9. Mini Wine or Champagne bottles … these are so cute and so inexpensive
10. Cd’s.. These are so in right now… you can custom make these by adding all the song that you like and creating a story of songs to go with it.
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This is all about our grooms! When a couple decides to get married the guy picks outs and pays for the ring , he plans the day , and then he pops the big question " will you marry me ?" and from the moment she says yes .... his Job is over ......Ummmm no ! Grooms this is your day too ... so here is a little bit of advice for you ... hopefully it helps you get through the planning process.....
- Just because you haven’t been thinking about your wedding day since you were a young lad doesn’t mean that your opinion doesn’t count. Please remember that by showing that your interested in your wedding day,you are telling your bride that you are not only interested in her but you are also interested in your future.
- You must let your wife to be that you want to be partners in this marriage right from the very start
- Grooms while waiting for your bride to walk down the aisle try not to put full pressure or lock your legs. Because if you do you might not get to say your vows..... because you will have fainted ....
- Don't drink too much. This is the first day of you new life with your wife and her family , not a tailgate party with the boys....
- and lastly .... don't focus on anything else but her because at this point she is the only thing matters !
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