Of course, we already know your glasses don’t take away from your beauty or womanliness. In fact, some may regard them as a necessary fashion accessory. If you love your glasses and don’t feel like “you” without them, then by all means keep them on! If, however, you never really came to terms with yourself as a bespectacled kind of girl, then maybe it’s better to get yourself some contact lenses.

But whatever you decide, it’s definitely acceptable these days to wear glasses at your wedding. Still not convinced? Google “brides in glasses” and you’ll see quite an impressive array of lovely brides in their glasses.  Here a few adorable examples!

Photos: 1. etsy via orange and blossom 2. Intimate Weddings 3. Fifties Wedding 4. Offbeat Bride Feature image: MyWedding.com

Photo: Sara Gray & Novia Events via Style Me Pretty via Storkie

The Knot: Rose and berry bouquet.

Martha Stewart weddings: In this holiday-time wedding, mercury-glass vessels filled with candles were placed in the hearth. Above the fireplace hung embroidery hoops stitched with the words “Oh Joy,” by Etsy vendor Chez-Sucre-Chez

Wishpot Wedding Blog: Adorable pine cone place cards!

Martha Stewart Weddings: A wreath adds a festive, holiday feeling!

I Do Inspiration: This necklace by etsy seller msbelle is the perfect shade of red and they even look like little ornaments or cranberries! A perfect gift for yourself or your bridemaids!

Martha Stewart Weddings: Garlands of cedar, pine, magnolia blossoms, pepperberries, seeded eucalyptus, princess pine, and balsam wrapped around the staircase’s banister.

The Knot: Votive candles and garlands of orchids and crystals hung down from tall Manzanita trees, which decorated some of the tables.

Martha Stewart Weddings: These centerpieces are accented with vintage sleigh bells and old hardcover books in shades of green and burgundy.

Martha Stewart Weddings: The  menu says, “Here’s the list, check it twice!” while the pencil says, “be good for goodness sake!”

The Knot: Yummy dessert of three-layered chocolate mousse with a chocolate snowflake.

Martha Stewart Weddings: Naughty bags hold chocolate “coal”; the nice bags are filled with peppermint sticks and peppermint-chocolate bark.

But in the cooler months, you can be sure that straight hair will stay smooth, curls will stay sleek, and the longer and heavier your hair, the better! Here are some beautiful down-do’s (and amazing hair accessories!) to consider for your winter wedding! While some may resemble more beachy summer hair, these styles have a more polished and sophisticated style.

All photos from The Knot. Click on any image to take you to The Knot’s wedding hair photo galleries.

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All photos and ideas from Martha Stewart Weddings.

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Escort-Card Posies: All you need are fabric flowers, map pins, and glue to bring your seating assignments into bloom. Would look great with little multicolored fall leaves, too!  Click here for the  How-To!

Blossoming Backdrop: A string of white lights, vellum and card stock, hole punches, and glue!  Click here for the How-To!

Paper Links:Vellum and double sided tape make paper chains chic! Mix-n-match colors to get the perfect look. Click here for the How-To (as if you really need it!)

Wooden Seating Cards: Paper-thin wood veneer, craft punches, and calligraphy pens make these distintive place cards! Get the How-To Here!

Flower Girl Cardigan: Sequins and fabric glue make it fun!  Works wonders for all sorts of other things too, including shoes, sashes, bouquets, headbands, and favors.

Poster Guest Book: Instead of having your loved ones write messages in a book, put out a poster on which they can sign their names. You can download the editable (and free!) clip art here, send the file to a printer, and it’s done! Or put together your own poster using stencils, paint, ribbon, and anything else you fancy! Get the How-To here!

Seasonal Fruit Favor: You’ll need fruit, tissue paper, and rubber stamps for this one! For personalized stamps, have an office-supply store make a rubber stamp with your names, wedding date, and  illustration. Get the How-To here!

Harvest Wedding Centerpieces: The beauty of these is that they can be made weeks in advance!  Wheat, grains, and other dried grasses (available at crafts stores), tied with a luxurious satin bow. Get the how-to here!

Mini Candied Apples: For these dainty nibbles, embellish candied apples with a paper leaf. You’ll need a leaf-shaped craft punch, glue, and short skewers. You can hand-write, stamp, or print “Enjoy” on each leaf. Get the Candy Apple recipe here!

Flower Girl Basket: For this charming look, get yourself a pretty basket, some cotton fabric, silk ribbon, and leaves. You can order pressed leaves if you don’t have any real ones in your area! Get the how-to here!

Fall Wedding Boutonnieres: Incorporate the shades and symbols of autumn into festive boutonnieres. Get the How-to here!

This is a great conversation-starter for guests, and assigned topics will result in thoughtful, humorous, touching inscriptions that you’ll definitely want to read over and over again!

You can find the clip art at Martha Stewart Weddings, so all you need to do is print them on waterproof paper that will make for sturdy book covers. The notebooks slip into one another to create one big, bookshelf-worthy tome. Or, you can create your own version by inventing your own questions and decorating notebooks in your own style.

Guest Book PDF /Notebooks, Start Here. / “Adventure” paper, by Nat Geo, from Eastern Mountain Sports. /”LePen” pen, by Marvy, from Lytha Studios.

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With this in mind, a perfect wedding day breakfast would include some of the following good-for-you foods:

• Blueberries and orange juice: rich in vitamin C, which has been shown to reduce stress
• Yogurt: the live cultures in it can help settle an upset stomach
• Whole-wheat toast: full of vitamin B, which helps ease anxiety
• Chamomile tea: promotes relaxation.
• Bananas: Contain Vitamin B6,  are easy to digest and have been shown to produce digestive-enhancing mucous, helping to protect your stomach against acid.
• Applesauce: Easy to digest, will provide for a quick boost of fructose sugar that can boost your mood.
• Vanilla Bean: Soothing, calming and relaxing. Vanilla has an intense smell that seeps into your bones and makes you feel good.
• Dark Chocolate: Chocolate contains a neurotransmitter known as anandamide that has the ability to alter dopamine levels in the brain, causing a sense of peace and relaxation.
• Oatmeal with milk: Eating complex carbohydrates such as oatmeal with a protein source such as milk helps to boost serotonin levels in the brain which can reduce anxiety.

Sources: Martha Stewart, LunchBox, Natural Medicine

All photos and recipes from Martha Stewart Weddings.

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Hair

A hair style that keeps your hair off your neck and out of your face might be the best option. It’s also very flattering to the face and neck. To keep hair sleek and avoid frizz, use a smoothing serum to damp hair before drying it. Avoid avoid alcohol-based gels which can dry your hair out.

For a sun-kissed look try highlighting your hair in a style called baliage, which is French for “strands of color.”  Strand of hair are hand painted, which results in a more natural look that’s easier to maintain than traditional highlights.

Face

You’ll want to use sheer, long-lasting cosmetics that won’t fade or drip. Layering your makeup will help it to last longer, for example use an eyeliner pencil, followed by a liquid liner. Use an eye shadow primer and then your eyeshadow.  For cheeks, apply a cream blush and then a similar shade of powder. And for lips, use a stain and then lipstick or gloss.

For blemishes or uneven skin tones, apply makeup with a foundation brush only where you need it, and follow up with a dusting of powder for a matte finish.

Body

Keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water in the days before your wedding.  Cut back on alcohol and spicy foods. When you shower, use a moisturizing cleanser and finish off with a fast-absorbing dry oil instead of a heavy moisturizing cream, which can cause you to perspire.

You can also use a moisture-absorbing powder on your body to keep perspiration in check. And of course a powerful antiperspirant is key for underarms– and feet, where it will keep your shoes from slipping off!

Try to time your day so you won’t be rushing around. If you do start to feel overheated, run your wrists under cold water and take a long drink of water.

Attire

Kitty Cake Topper by Helyn

If you have seen any great toppers, we’d love to hear about them! Please let us know in the comment section below.

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I love the vintage vibe of this one, including the sweet verse printed on the bride’s skirts (via cake today)

Is that one a bit too sweet for you? Give your guests a laugh with these ball-and-chain or cell-phone-fanatic toppers!

Firefighter groom? Oh yeah! Check out eBay for more ideas, via HubPages.

Are you a cop? Do you love pizza? And your dog? Then this one’s for you! Otherwise, you can have a hand-sculpted cake toppers made just for you, via Custom Wedding Cake Toppers.

Is the bride expecting? How hilarious would it be to break the news to family and friends with this delicious cake topper? (All Wedding AZ)

The next 4 toppers are from Offbeat Bride (Toppers that won’t make you cringe!) Well, some might cringe at the bride jumping the groom in public, but the little love-fishies and dragons are just sweet as can be!

Offbeat Bride also had the brilliant idea of using salt-and-pepper shakers as cake toppers… aside from being totally adorable, they’re great because you can reuse them on a daily basis!

feature image credits: Gown, sundress