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Choosing The Right Wedding Tiara

Tiara with hair pearls

You see a tiara on a model and fall in love with it. It may look perfect, but be aware your headpiece may not look the same on you as it does on the model. It can enhance your natural beauty or merely appear ho-hum. Headpiece Options When we think “tiara,” most of us picture the princess type–peaked in the center like royalty. There are other shapes as well, however. Those shaped like a headband or symmetrical arch, for example. In fact, these days there is more selection than ever–flowers, feathers, and hats as well as the traditional tiara–that make it easier to express your personality in a beautiful way. There are also more subtle accent pieces that can enhance your look in a more Read the full article…

How to Save Money on Your Wedding Gown

Saving Money on Wedding Gown

Below is an interesting and entertaining video from Planet Money. They research the labor and material cost of an expensive designer wedding gown and concluded the dress the reporter bought was a rip off because the total of the two was less than half the price she paid. She thought she was getting a deal because the price was several hundred dollars less than full retail. I am on board with the facts, but the cost of labor and material is only the first step down a slippery slope when it comes to getting a product to retail through traditional channels. My response and some ideas to help you save money on your gown… On the surface, theĀ argumentĀ is convincing. Dig deeper and not so much. Read the full article…