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Just a reminder to scale your bouquets to match not only your style, dress, and waist size, but also the size of your hands!
Compare these examples of larger mannish-looking fingers holding oversized bouquets…
…to some examples of some more delicate bouquets that match the sassy sexy brides that hold them! Read more…
With the return of leggings, Ray Bans, and blue eyeshadow, I feel a sense of comfort knowing that the 80’s have made another appearance in fashion. (Yes, I once wore peg-legged jeans.) It’s amazing to see the way that trends swing back and forth in so many areas of our lives! Car bodies are looking boxy again. Yes, that All American Rejects song is probably a remake. And even wedding styles have a way of making the old seem new again. Keep an eye on the runways this fall and you’ll notice that shiny-satin jewel-toned bridesmaids are back, asymmetrical styles and single-strapped gowns get a nod, and a wave of mermaids have come ashore!
Flowers too have a way of riding that pendulum of style, swinging back and forth from small and simple to Read more…
A common question from brides at their consultation is about the difference between Buttercream and Fondant icings, both in taste and cost. Both are used extensively for wedding cakes. A wedding cake professional should help a bride find an option that will work with the bride’s budget and make the cake beautiful. The best way to do this is a personal consultation. Cakes can be made in so many different sizes that almost any price range can be met Read more…
If you are planning to get married, STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN. If you and your partner have not thoroughly discussed your financial future by now, you may be setting yourself up for money difficulty or even worse, a failed marriage. In a study commissioned by SmartMoney Magazine and Redbook in 2004, 70% of couples talk about money on a weekly basis but numerous studies show that finances are the No. 1 reason why couples argue.
Nearly 80% site financial problems as the leading cause of divorce. And since one out of every two marriage ends in divorce these days, it’s clear that Read more…
You’ve just gotten married in the Temple, you’re on cloud nine and it’s time to start the celebration! We sat down with Mary Crafts, owner of Culinary Crafts, for some fun trends for LDS receptions.
A growing trend for LDS brides is to have food “stations” instead of a plated dinner or buffet. The goal of this type of reception is to have the guests mingle and talk to each other. And so the focus of the night is not to stay in your seat and eat your dinner, but rather to get up and visit the various food stations. Each station offers a small portion of the cuisine; only about 4-5 bites. Again, guests are encouraged throughout the evening to get up and visit all of the stations and to come back for seconds (or thirds or fourths). One station might have an Asian theme and servers are distributing small take out boxes of stir fry. Another booth might have freshly-made flaming crepes or even sliders (mini burgers) and French fries. The food then becomes a conversation piece and an ice breaker for those guests who might not yet know each other. Read more…
Wedding bells will soon be ringing and there are tons of things to plan. One thing is for sure, this is a time for celebrating! And you know you want this celebration to be fun and exciting … that means music!
So here’s the big decision. Do I just plug in my iPod? Do I have my friend come and be in charge of the music? Or do I hire an entertainment company?
I know what you’re thinking. “Hire a DJ? I’m not so sure about that. I’m already on a very tight budget. Plus, all my favorite songs are on my iPod. I can just use that.”
What I wonder is if you are sacrificing a crucial component of your dream wedding when you hand over your entertainment to a 4 inch hunk of metal. Don’t get me wrong, an iPod is a great piece of technology, but it is definitely not a replacement for the personal touch of a live entertainer.
In addition to doing bridal makeup for private clients, Anna K Findlay of Anna K Style (www.annakstyle.com) has been a professional hair and makeup stylist for television, feature film, and theater for the past eight years. She is on the cutting edge of makeup technique and has some advice for brides on their big day.
“I feel that makeup should make the scene but not be seen. Makeup does its job best when it enhances your natural beauty without calling attention to itself. You want to be the best you that can be, but you don’t want to look painted,” says Anna K. Because it is a special day, brides can sometimes make the mistake of wearing more makeup than they normally would. She suggests that what is actually needed is a different kind of makeup. Read more…
How to wear your heals on your wedding day with confidence
By Dawn Wessman
It’s every bride’s nightmare.
Uncle Ted has his camera rolling as you exit the temple doors. You are radiant as the sun crests gently over the mountains. You pose for a few still shots, delicately placing your slippered feet on the granite steps. You bask in the senses of the day: the smells, sights, and sounds.
Then, your body remembers that it has no idea how to walk in these brand-new heels. On steep steps. On slippery granite. Enveloped in ten yards of tulle.
Your shining moment and the resulting plunge to the steps below become Uncle Ted’s YouTube sensation, with plenty of “LOLs” and “ROFLs” to go around.
And it could have been avoided.
Listed below are some tips that, when practiced, will take you down the steps and through the entire day with grace and confidence.
Guess what? Now that you’re engaged you’ve become…an in-law! Not only do you have your own loveable, complicated family to embrace and work with, you now have another cast of characters with their idiosyncrasies and expectations. And together, you must plan “The Wedding!”
SEX. If Hollywood and happenstance has been your greatest teacher, there is much more learning to be had as you approach this wonderful journey of marriage. While there are certainly the mechanics of “having sex,” it takes great understanding, much effort, and ongoing dialogues for “making love.” The latter makes all the difference! And why settle for less when you can have all the emotional bonding and joy that sexual intimacy brings to marriage.
Consider having the following discussion: Read more…
