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 …
Want to accentuate your neck, Audrey Hepburn style? Try a wedding updo. It can be as simple as a French twist or as elaborate as a mass of individually styled ringlets. Before making a final decision, consdier this: some updos requires a lot of help to stay up. They may not be the best hairstyles …
Planning is a key ingredient for successful wedding jewelry shopping. That means you should choose and purchase the bridal and wedding party jewelry early enough to allow time for exchanges or alterations. You do not want to don your jewelry at the last minute and have the stress of finding the chain too long or …
If your gown is low cut in the back, or altogether backless, you may want to dress it up with back jewelry. Your back, after all, will be to your guests during most of the ceremony. Back-drape necklaces, with varying length chains or other back drapes can be stunning, but you do not have to …
There are several approaches to finding the least expensive shoes for your wedding. You can monitor local department and bridal store sales, but the largest selection — by far — is online. Shoe store Websites often permanently discount shoes or sell extremely cheap wedding shoes in special clearance “aisles.” It is also easier to find …
If you want your big day to be flawless, leave nothing to chance, especially the dress. In fact, begin shopping for your wedding dress eight to twelve months ahead of time. No matter what anyone tells you, there are some lessons you can only learn from experience. But here are several suggestions to make that …
When you look through wedding photos 20 years from now, the last thing you want is to cringe at the site of your hair (those of you old enough, remember 80’s frizz? OMG). Your wedding hairstyle can range from very similar to your everyday style, to much more fanciful. To avoid that future cringe-factor, choose …
You will be the center of attention, so clear, glowing skin will never be more important than on your wedding day. If you have your complexion under control, then keep up the same good habits in the months leading up to the wedding. If not, it is time to start exploring options. For severe acne …
Speaking of wedding dresses, we are now learning first hand the importance of keeping a checklist. After not too long, the whole dress shopping process is a whirlwind of tulle, satin, and embellishments. It’s easy to create your own a checklist to include notes on: Designer name and model number. Where you tried it on …