Posts from — March 2013

Loving the new collection of Minted letterpress stationery! It gives it so much more umph to your invitations, thank you cards and all paper good.  Check out their collection here.

Refreshing, cool but soft colors.  Mint green with blush pink wedding theme inspiration board for a romantic, classic wedding.

1 Cake/ 2 Macaroons/ 3 Tablescape/ 4 Balloons / 5 Rose Bucket / 6 Bridesmaids dresses /  7 Vintage Rose case / 8 Bow Shoes / 9 Table Runner / 10 Door Altar / 11 Photo /

Is your wedding going to be fun, loud and entertaining?  Check these DIY noise-maker escort cards!  Perfect for guests to add to your fun wedding.

By A Subtle Revelry.  See full instructions here

Honestly can’t get cuter than the flower girls!! Sorry ladies, you might have a little young girl stealing your wedding thunder after all! LOL!  If I could, I would get as many flower girls I can have running around in my wedding.  I can’t get enough of these cutie pies!

^TUTU FLOWER GIRL Dress: The Hayden dress by TulleTutuBoutique 

^ Flower Girl Dress Natural Navy by OliviaKateCouture

^ Flower Girl Dress … natural USA Organic cotton by OliveandFern

^ Flower Girl Dress – Feather Tulle Dress by babybeenos

^ Constellation Flower Girl Dress- Silver by DolorisPetunia

^ Bridal Special Occasion Flower Girl Dress by bettipettiskirts1

^ Flower Girl Dresses the Colors of your Wedding by mapletree2000

^ The Elegant Coral Rose fully reversable designer tutu dress by pinkgiraffebowtique

^ Linen Knot Dress for Girls. Rustic Flower Girl Dress by HappyLittleDress

^ The Emma Elizabeth Lace Flower Girl Dress by kailynzoeandco

This photo brings tears to my eyes.  Three generations of happy marriage with grandmother, mother and daughter’s wedding rings taken together. This is definitely a must have wedding photo, if it’s possible for all three to be present at the wedding! I think even a mother and daughter photo shot will be very touching as well.

Photo by Megan W Photography

1 Signature Drink/ 2 Perfect Blend/ 3 Succulent Name Cards/ 4 Coffee Bag Invitation/ 5 DIY Coffee Filter Flower/ 6 Candle tabledecor / 7 I do Me Too Couple Mug / 8 Rings on Coffee Beans/ 9 Coffee Filter Aisle Pompoms/ 10 Gourmet Coffee Bar

This DIY tutorial is so easy and will have so much impact in your wedding!  If your wedding is romantic, rustic, this is the escort card to use.  Even non-crafty people can do this lavender escort card DIY project.  Imagine how wonderful your wedding will smell.  Everyone is going to be so relaxed and happy with this aromatherapy.

By A Subtle Revelry. See full instructions here

You’ve already started on a healthier diet and regular trips to the gym, and you’re doing quite well. You’re confident that you’ll be in perfect shape for your gorgeous wedding dress. But cutting down on carbs and running the treadmill aren’t enough if you want to be picture-perfect on your wedding day.

Preparing your skin, makeup and pose is will greatly help you to get to that bridal beauty goal.  Here are some of the things you shouldn’t leave off your list before your big day.

Your Skin

You need to be ready for every kind of shot, including close-ups, so you just have to have glowing skin on that day.

-Check your face for any pimples, redness, dryness and others. Use a facial cleanser and moisturizer that are made for your type of skin. Follow instructions on the product packaging carefully.

-If you’ve got skin breakout conditions and other more serious problems, go and see a dermatologist right away. Tell the doctor that you want to prepare your face for your wedding day. He or she should be more than happy to help you.

-If you wish to have a facial treatment by a professional, never do it less than two months before the event. You might walk down the aisle looking like a red apple.

-Some brides-to-be are tempted to have an artificial tan. It doesn’t matter if you’re getting a tan for the first time or if you’re a regular at a tanning salon. Make sure you don’t overdo it and that you don’t do it too close to that special date. And if you can resist it, it’s best not to do it at all.

-Don’t overlook your hands, because it will be photographed more than a few times to show your wedding and engagement rings. So be sure to use a hand lotion or cream regularly, too. It will also moisturize your nails.

Your Makeup

Even if your friends call you the hair and makeup guru, you should have a hair and makeup artist with you on your wedding day. This will help you a lot in having a more relaxed and enjoyable time before you face the camera.

-Browse through magazines or the Internet for the kind of look that you want. Clip or print the photos of your style choice.

-If you don’t have a go-to makeup artist and hairstylist yet, check out two, at the very least. Show them the photos of the look that you want and have a trial makeup session with both. Pick the one that you like better.

– Before your wedding day, make sure you have your eyebrows groomed. Don’t rely on the makeup artist to do all your eyebrow grooming hours before your  ceremony.

Your Pose

If you’re not into celebrities, this is that one time in your life that you should give time to visit entertainment websites to look at their red carpet photos and videos. Check out how they do their poses and smiles.

-Practice in the mirror this favorite standing pose of celebrities:
+ Stand with shoulders straight. Turn your hips at a 45-degree angle away from the camera.
+ Place your weight on one foot and slightly cross the other leg in front, pointing the foot towards the camera.
+ Don’t forget to relax your knees and smile.

-You also need to relax your face. Don’t let yourself be rushed when photos are being taken. Ask for some time out from the photographers – just a few seconds to close your eyes and rest your lips and cheeks.

-Last but not the least, do your best not to get tensed and worked up about your wedding. Remember that most skin breakout conditions are caused by stress. Stop and think about what you’re worrying, you’ll realize that most of your concerns are quite petty and not worth stressing about.

Keep in mind that it’s your event. Enjoy everything and smile.

About the author
Sofia Angeli is a PR & communications consultant for companies in various industries. In particular, she brings her writing skills and passion for travel, culture, arts and lifestyle, including wedding planning and engagement rings, to the online world.

Monday Must Have Wedding Photo:

Flower girl looking at the hanging wedding dress, dreaming of her own wedding some day.

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