Wedding Makeup and Hair - How To Avoid The 4
Biggest Mistakes

post from Beauty for Brides by Vicki Millar on 15 January 2012 04:10:46 PM. © Beauty for Brides by Vicki Millar

1. Vagueness = Disappointment. I cannot express this enough and I find myself repeating it in many of my blogs but it's worth saying again and again because it's so important. Put into plain words the look you want to achieve with your makeup artist and hair stylist. For example, if you want a smokey eye be sure you explain what type of smokey eye you really want. Everyone has different versions of a smokey eye so unless you have a good idea of what you like you'll get whatever version your makeup artist feels will suit you. If you're asking for some height in your hairstyle be clear on how high you want it to be. Explaining what look you want in a clear and concise way will help you achieve exactly the look you really want. Sureness = Delight!

2. Show images to your bridal makeup/hair artist of the look you want to achieve but be sure your images are of a consistent nature. For example, if you really want a natural look don't show an image like this.

Although the makeup is lovely it's not natural and you will confuse your artist. Instead, show an image like this.

If you have 6 images be sure all the images are of a similar nature. Colours may vary but the style of the makeup you desire should be consistent in the images you show your makeup artist.

3. Book a makeup and hair trial before your wedding day and be certain you get to know your artist well. It's important that you're happy with your makeup and hair but it's also really important you like the person you're going to be spending time with on your wedding day. You need to trust this person 100% and be sure they understand and will appreciate you and the people in your wedding party. Meeting your artist at a trial before your wedding ensures you'll be happy with your wedding day makeup and hair.

4. Let your makeup artist and hair stylist do their job. I know there are all types of personalities out there. Some are "Type A" personalities and they like to know exactly what's going on and quiz the artist about their every move as they go along. Bad idea. All that does is create anxiety and you don't want your artist to be anything but relaxed while they are working on you. It's a good idea to ask your questions and be sure you're both on the same page BEFORE your makeup/hair artist starts to work on you. Once they have started their job, trust they know what they're doing and that they want you to look amazing and let them get on with making you look gorgeous.

Just sit back and relax and enjoy being pampered!

See you all soon!www.vlmakeup.comvm@vickimillar.com416 953 5737

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Days to Go: 82

post from English Wedding Blog on 15 January 2012 02:22:50 PM. © English Wedding Blog

Lots of things have been happening! I can?t believe we?re down to double figures with the days to go! My friends have been planning my very secret hen do. All I know is where we?re going, what time I need … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Lopez Flashes Wedding Ring-Free Finger
After Divorce

post from Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery on 15 January 2012 12:37:26 PM. © Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery

Theirs was a high profile romance and a high profile divorce ? with a lot of high profile news coverage in between. Of course, anything J Lo did or does makes it to the news and her love affair and marriage with Marc Anthony was no different. Then, just when everyone thought that they had [...]

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When Charity's & Brides Steal Your Ideas and DYI

post from A New York - Newport Wedding BLOG on 15 January 2012 12:08:25 PM. © A New York - Newport Wedding BLOG

Its very sad. After working very hard on a proposal for a predominant NYC charity,
they go hire another team to execute my design concept. It's simply bad form...

P.S. I would have never had uses left over Christmas disco balls!

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The Church Wedding

post from The Vintage Wedding Planner on 15 January 2012 11:10:13 AM. © The Vintage Wedding Planner

The bride and groom decide between them the church where they wish the wedding to take place and the clergyman whom they wish to officiate. When there is no religious difference between the couple the matter is a very simple one and the church which the bride's family regularly attends is the one chosen, but when he is of one faith and she of another it may assume serious proportions. If neither is inclined to yield gracefully the laws of etiquette decree that the groom should give in, not only because chivalry demands it but also because the wedding day by right and tradition belongs primarily to the bride.

The church should be decorated for the occasion but not with great elaboration. Palms, ferns, and smilax, roses, lilies and other flowers are appropriate. Ribbon also may be used effectively. White streamers are sometimes used to mark off the seats which are to be occupied by the relatives and intimate friends of the bride and groom, but there are many people who do not like to indicate so definitely the lines of demarcation among their guests.

Extravagance in any of the appointments of the wedding are in extremely bad taste. It is sometimes well to remember the delightful logic of the old lady who said that she did not dress better than she could afford to at home because everybody knew her and there was no use trying to impress them; and she did not dress better than she could afford when she went to the city because nobody knew her and it did not make any difference whether she impressed them or not. No set form of decoration can be given, but magnificent ornamentation is out of place in a simple chapel or church, and in every place profusion beyond one's means is not only ill-bred but foolish.

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The Bridesmaids

post from The Vintage Wedding Planner on 15 January 2012 11:10:13 AM. © The Vintage Wedding Planner

Although the number of bridesmaids is entirely a matter of choice, it is the fashion at an elaborate church wedding to have not less than five nor more than ten. A maid or matron of honor, two little pages or flower girls, and, if it is desired, a third child to bear the cushion to the altar, completes the bridal train.

The bevy of bridesmaids consists of the bride's dearest friends. If she has sisters, one of them, as well as one of the bridegroom's sisters, must be included in her escort. For maid or matron of honor, the bride selects a sister or intimate friend.

It is sometimes customary for the bride to provide the dresses of her bridesmaids. This, however, is dependent upon circumstances and conditions, and is not really essential. It is important, though, that the bride visit each bridesmaid personally and request her services at the wedding, unless she lives at some distance.

The bride, if the wedding is to be an elaborate one, may suggest to the bridesmaids the kind of gowns she would like them to wear. The young ladies may be trusted to follow her wishes implicitly. No one would willingly mar a friend's wedding by appearing in a gown that does not agree with the general plan. The gowns need not be identical; but the colors must be the same, or at least harmonize. Light shades are always the fashion for bridesmaids. White, of course, for the bride.

The bridesmaids should be invited many weeks before the wedding so that they will have ample time for preparation. Nearly always the dress has to be made, and this takes time.

It is customary for the bridesmaids to be dressed alike or very nearly alike. The custom had its origin in primitive times when evil spirits were supposed to attend wedding ceremonies and the bride and groom were surrounded by friends of their own age and sex dressed similarly so that the spirits could not single out the happy couple for their evil designs. It is a far cry from that time to this, and the only reason why the bridesmaids are dressed similarly now is because the effect is so much prettier than could be attained by a miscellaneous array of gowns, however beautiful each one in itself might be.

They carry flowers, either cut flowers or bouquets, but their bouquets are never so elaborate as that carried by the bride. Usually they wear a bit of jewelry which was presented by the groom. This, too, is a curious survival of primitive marriage customs when the groom had to capture the bride, and because she was fleet-footed and wild (or perhaps because he was lazy), bribed her friends to lure her to the place where he was waiting.

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Sh*t Brides Say Happy Sunday!

post from OMG I'm Getting Married UK Wedding Blog | UK Wedding Design and Inspiration for the fabulous and fashion forward bride to be. on 15 January 2012 05:19:04 AM. © OMG I'm Getting Married UK Wedding Blog | UK Wedding Design and Inspiration for the fabulous and fashion forward bride to be.

Following the recent success of “Sh*t Girls Say” comes the ever so clever and totally hilarious “Sh*t Brides Say” written by Kyle Humphrey & Graydon Sheppard. I can’t really do this justice so just watch it. It will definitely brighten up your day! Send it to your bridesmaids, they will thank you. Like Unlike

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A Letter to You Ilah, at 2 years Old

post from From Marriage to Motherhood on 15 January 2012 09:09:36 PM. © From Marriage to Motherhood

My amazing Ilah,

Although it has been two years since you born, I remember the day like it was yesterday. When you came into this world, my life changed in a beautiful, wonderful way. While in the hospital for the first few days of your life, I was mesmerized by your little soul. You were so tiny, but I already knew that God imparted such greatness on the inside of you. I know that as you grow older, those things will exude as you flourish into a beautiful young lady.

Right now, at the age of two, you have not a care in the world. You are thriving in a loving home where you know you are the center of attention ; ) You are in essence in a bubble of adoration. And although you won?t ever remember the special things that we do with you - and for you - at this age, being in those moments with you, and seeing you so happy...makes me want to give you the best day every day.

You are the perfect blend of both your daddy and me ? not just in your looks, but also in your personality. You are outgoing, carefree, headstrong, observant, persistent and independent - just like your mommy. You are smart, soft spoken, sensitive, caring, and a thinker - just like your daddy. Before we were born, we imagined what you would be like ? and although we knew you would be an amazing child, you surpassed every beautiful hope that we had.

Sometimes I still can?t believe that I?m a mother. And that I got YOU! Before you came into my world, I wondered what motherhood would be like. When I thought about it I really just envisioned the responsibility of taking care of a child and all that would go into raising a well-rounded one- I never really thought about what I would get out of it?.I just thought about what I would put into it. Being your mother is a plan that God purposed for me to fulfill. Not just in your early years ? but in every single year of your life. It?s a calling that I strive to give the best of myself to. I know that as you grow into a young lady, our thoughts and opinions may not always be in alignment, but I hope you know that your best interest will always be my first concern and that no one will ever love you more.

I pray God?s will for you, Ilah. Just as your grandmother prayed for me as I grew up, and still continues to, I commit to doing the same for you - because afterall, that?s the best gift I could ever give you.

I pray for you:

That you will be ?taught of the Lord? and great will be your peace (Isaiah 54:13)
That you will hide His Word in your heart (Psalm 119:11)
That God will fill you with the knowledge of His will so you can walk in a way that?s pleasing to Him and your life will bear fruit (Col. 1:9)
That your heart would be flooded with light so you will understand the wonderful future God has promised to those He called (Ephesians 1:17-19)
That you would trust in the Lord with all your hearts and not lean on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6)
That you will not worry or be afraid but pray about everything, and that the peace of God will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-9)
That God?s favor will surround you like a shield (Psalm 5:12)

My daughter, I pray all of this for you - and so much more.

There are so many things that I look forward to doing for you and with you Ilah. I take such delight in making memories for you that you will look back and on cherish ? and we?re only just beginning!

We adore you - and will love you forever and ever?and past forever.

Mommy & Daddy

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