One of the more subtle things that brides need to be concerned with when it comes to winter weddings is the appearance of their skin. Most brides-to-be tend to focus on the more obvious things that promote beauty – namely, the wedding updo, the shoes, the wedding dress and the accessories. But your skin should […]
Wedding & Beauty
3 Tips for Looking Stunning in a Wedding Gown All Day Long
November 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As any bride-to-be knows, the most important and desirable attribute of any wedding is its visceral beauty. In other words, you want everything to look amazing. Now, most of this is nailed down during the wedding planning process – for example, you will decide well in advance what color scheme to use, what if any […]
Mother of the Bride Beauty Tips
November 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
So your daughter is getting ready to take the big plunge – congratulations! Obviously the primary concern is that the bride looks as elegant and beautiful as possible on her big day, but as mother of the bride it’s important for you to look your best as well. As such, what follows is an overview […]
4 Tips for Mother of the Bride Outfits
October 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
So your daughter is getting married – congratulations! Obviously the wedding is all about your daughter, but you do have some decisions to make regarding your outfit. And this is clearly a decision that should not be taken lightly, as the mother of the bride is one of the central figures in any wedding. But […]
Bridal Emergency Kit: 6 Must Have Items for Your Wedding Day
October 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Whether you’re the bride, groom, mother of the bride or a bridesmaid, you probably realize that in many cases ‘stuff happens’ despite the best laid plans. And the last thing you need is an unexpected zinger to ruin many months worth of wedding planning stress. As such, it’s important to have something akin to an […]
Do You Need a Train on Your Wedding Gown?
October 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Whenever I think about the most elegant weddings I can imagine, I always picture a stunning white wedding dress with an expansive train attached to it. A wedding gown train is the part of the skirt that drags on the ground behind the dress. Generally speaking, the longer the train, the more formal the wedding. […]
How to Pull Off Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses
October 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the more interesting wedding trends in recent years is that some brides are opting to allow their bridesmaids to wear mismatched dresses. This includes same-style dresses that are different colors, as well as dresses with completely different styles and colors. The bride might choose to allow this if, for example, her bridal party […]
History Lesson: The Evolution of Wedding Gowns
October 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of my readers asked me the other day if I had any information about the history of bridal wear. You see, this bride-to-be wanted a retro wedding and was looking for some inspiration. Since I’ve never written about this in the past, I thought it’d make a great topic for today’s post. I discovered […]
3 Things NOT to do when Shopping for a Wedding Gown
October 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the most stressful elements of the wedding planning process is finding the perfect wedding gown. Whether you want a “white wedding” or not, it can be really tricky trying to find that one dress that fits you perfectly, accentuates all your favorable features while downplaying your less desirable features, and looks good. Simply […]
Tips for Buying a Wedding Dress Online
September 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I might be dating myself here, but when I got married there was no way I would have purchased a wedding dress online. Heck, I’m not even sure the Internet existed when I took the plunge! But nowadays, as the Internet grows and matures, this practice is becoming more and more common because it allows […]
