Being in front of camera can make you feel a bit stiff. How should you hold your arms and at what angle should you face the photographer? Here are some expert tips from Bride.net for a wedding-day photo finish. Face: "Know your face," says Michael Waring, who photographed this story. "Look at celeb photos for reference. They all know their angles and whether they look best smiling with or without their teeth showing." There’s nothing wrong with taking a few shots in the weeks before your … [Read more...]
Flowers and Fairy Tales: The Garden Theme Wedding
August 7, 2008 By 2 Comments
For the setting of the sweetest day of your life, what could be more romantic than taking a walk down a grassy isle, surrounded by blue skies, butterflies, and the heady perfume of a garden in bloom? The Faire Garden blog has pictures of the most beautiful garden wedding! I can catch the scent of those flowers all the way from here! And not just flowers... don't you wish you could offer your guests treats like this... straight off the vine! Even if you don't have a gorgeous 5 … [Read more...]
Bride Accessories: Putting the “Oooh!” into Something Blue!
July 20, 2008 By 1 Comment
Something old, something new Something borrowed, something blue And a silver sixpence in her shoe. According to Yahoo Answers, "blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding as evidenced in proverbs like, "Marry in blue, lover be true." Quaint as … [Read more...]
Summer Wedding
June 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The number one tip for planning a summer wedding? Don't be afraid to break the rules! abc7 and the knot debunk five of the most common summer nuptial myths. Myth #1: You have to say "I do" outdoors If you live in a cooler part of the country where the lush, green months of summer are precious, it may seem like you absolutely must head outside for your summer wedding. But if an outdoor wedding isn't what you've always dreamed of, an indoor space can be just as summery (and much more reliable). … [Read more...]
Got Glamour? Bobby Pins are a Bride’s Best Friend
June 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Although there are many styles to choose from when getting your hair done on your wedding day, sweeping the hair off your face will always be classic. If you want a flattering look that radiates glamor and elegance, nothing compares to the up-do. "And, it cannot be done without the bobby pin," says Jessica Churchill, educator and up-do specialist at the Salon Professional Academy in Appleton. "They are nice because you don’t see them and it looks like the hair is just magically … [Read more...]
Love in the Mail: How to let him know you’re thinking about him
May 21, 2008 By 1 Comment
Is your boyfriend/fiance/husband away on a business trip? Visiting his parents? Part of a traveling circus? There's nothing like a care package to let him know you're thinking about him, and no one knows more about sending love via the mail than the wives and girlfriends of U.S. military men. Here are some of their tips (compliments of iVillage) to melt his heart when you are miles apart. Something Essential: If he's in the military, chances are he'd appreciate some toilet paper that doesn't … [Read more...]
Bluefly has “Re-wearable” Bridesmaids Dresses
May 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I found the fabulously fashionable Bluefly Bridesmaid's dresses thanks to Manolo for the Brides, where blogger "Never teh Bride" laments not knowing about this discount designer website when she was pleading with her bridesmaids to choose their dresses. She calls it the "shop to end all shops as a source for reasonably priced, re-wearable bridesmaids’ garb." (Some are more reasonably priced than others, although you do save a significant percentage on the retail price of all of … [Read more...]
Choosing your wedding photography style
May 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Selecting your photographer is more than finding someone who can take pretty pictures. Knowing the basics of wedding photography will help you search for, interview and select the right photographer for you. Here are a few things you should know, compliments of Shutterfly: The two basic styles of wedding photography are photojournalism and traditional. Photojournalism: The focus is on action and spontaneity. This style has become increasingly popular in the past 10 years, and gives … [Read more...]
Bride and Groom Chocolate-dipped strawberry wedding favors
March 17, 2008 By 3 Comments
Here's an idea for wedding favors that are a definite show stopper and a delicious treat all in one. These favors are pricey, but relatively easy to do yourself. Here's a tutorial to show you how it's done! … [Read more...]
A Snowy Destination Wedding for Four
January 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
It's a frosty night with yesterday's snow still laying around, and I'm sitting here trying to keep warm and thinking about the perfect wedding... ironically, I've come across this unusual wedding package... get this: atop Juneau Glacier in Alaska. That's right, for a mere $1,050, you and your fiance, plus minister and photographer, will be flown by helicopter to say your vows on an Alaskan glacier. They'll even treat you to a cozy champagne and cake reception for four. Or maybe cozy is not … [Read more...]
