How to be a Photogenic Bride

You don't have to be a model or a celebrity to be photogenic. Most people do not actually like having their picture taken. The good news is that anyone can learn how to take a better picture, they just need to learn a few tricks of the trade! The key is to look natural, relaxed, and happy. Here are some tips from the professionals to help you look your best in (almost) every picture! Wear colors that compliment your coloring. Not all whites are created equal! Pick a dress in a shade that … [Read more...]

The pefect wedding gown: Green and Gorgeous!

Style Me Pretty has a couple entries on eco-friendly wedding dresses. Surprisingly, these are not the roughly-woven, roomy hemp affairs you may be thinking of.  These gowns by Morgan Boszilkov are handcrafted using sustainable fabrics and environmentally responsible business practices, and gives five percent of the proceeds to environmental causes. Not only that, but her gowns are stylish, elegant, and daringly different: Another favorite eco-chic designer is Deborah Lindquist, who mixes … [Read more...]

Avoiding the “Extreme Wedding Makeover” Look

We've all seen women who look like Bridezilla on their big day: caked-on makeup, over-sprayed, way-too-done hair and rows of fake eyelashes. The opposite is equally bleak: women who want the "natural" look and end up looking completely washed-out, especially after the tiny bit of pale lipstick they applied prior to the ceremony has faded. Worse still are those that choose to wear their hair loose and down, and by the middle of the reception their frizzy and unruly locks look … [Read more...]