If you are like many newly engaged people, your thoughts about wedding planning can be summed up in one word: clueless. You may have feelings about specific aspects of your wedding, but detailed wedding ideas are probably few. After deciding on the date and dreaming over a few wedding dresses, you will want to decide …
Exposure to sun is a good news-bad news proposition. The good news is that it’s the best source of vitamin D and gives you a healthy glow. The bad news is that too much sun dries out your skin, creates unsightly sunburn, and causes skin cancer. Yet, we tend to equate being tan with being …
Bridal hair combs are perfect accents on your wedding day. They can enhance most hairstyles, from classic to ornate. They can be simple, but elegant, depending on how they are decorated, but can also create a less formal look than some other headpieces. Hair combs can also be worn as backpieces, at the back of …
The bride’s shoes have been a source of fashion, and discomfort, throughout history. Historically, in Anglo-Saxon or European weddings, the bride — considered a cherished piece of property — was handed down from the father to her new husband. To signify this passage of ownership and responsibility, the father gave the bridegroom one of the …
Shopping for and purchasing a wedding dress is one of the most involved parts of wedding planning. The process can be exciting or harrowing, depending on how you approach it. Here are some tips to make your gown-buying experience fabulous: – Be aware of fashion trends, but decide what features *you* like. Initially, try on …
Soon after you begin shopping for wedding shoes, you find a wide range of styles — from simple to elaborate. How do you know which will look best for your wedding? The key is a balanced look. If your dress is simple, you can get more elaborate with the shoes (and vice versa). Another way …
Most women wear their wedding rings at all times, taking them off only for certain tasks. For some men, however, the decision is not as easy. When choosing a wedding band for your fiance, consider what he does during work and play and what effect that may have on a ring. If he works with …
Wedding dresses are made smaller than regular clothing, so if you are an average US woman (163 pounds*), don’t be too surprised if you unexpectedly find yourself needing a plus size wedding gown. I, for example, generally wear a size 12 top. But my bust measurement translates to a size 16W gown. To find your …
Which jewelry pieces you choose for your bridal jewelry ensemble is up to you. You may have a tiara, necklace, earrings, back jewelry, bracelet, and/or bridal hair jewelry. You should, however, keep the total effect in mind. Here are some tips for a balanced look: * If your dress is relatively plain (with few or …
When choosing your tiara — or any bridal accessory — consider what will go well with your wedding dress. It should match or otherwise complement the gown. In general, some element of your dress should be reflected in the tiara. Some examples of how to accomplish this: * Consider era. Complement a modern tiara design …
The traditional Irish ring is called a Claddagh ring (and can be used as an engagement or commitment ring). It features two hands, a heart and a crown. The design is named for the fishing village where Richard Joyce — the craftsman who created the design — originated. The ring could be worn on the …