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Tips for your Wedding Hair

June 22, 2010 | Author: Leslie, Hair, Hair Care Tips, Wedding Hairstyles

Ideally, your wedding ā€œget upā€ should be in this order: wedding gown, hairstyle and make up, and veil. It is easier to find the right veil after deciding what hairstyle you will be sporting on your wedding day instead of finding the right hairstyle that will match your veil. You might end up with a style that does not suit your face and make up instead.

Plan ahead of time. If you have a certain style that you want to wear on your wedding day, you should allow plenty of time to achieve the look you want and make any necessary changes or repairs if needed. For example, you want to wear your hair short or have a perm or different color and you go to the salon to have it done only to find out later that it does not suit you. If you do these six months or so in advance, you have the time to grow it out and make the necessary adjustments as it gets near the wedding date.

Practice makes perfect. Whether you DIY your hair or have a hair stylist do it for you, it is best to do several trial runs to see which style will suit you best. You might have searched over the internet or gone through tons of magazines to look for the styles you like but unless you try it on yourself, you are not 100% sure that the hairstyle you chose will be the best for you. It might look great in the picture but not so great on you.

If your hairstylist is a good friend and is invited to your wedding, you can rest assured that you have someone to take care of your hair during the ceremony and reception should there be any hair emergencies with your ā€˜do. But if not, make sure to ask the stylist for tips and tricks that you can do on your own to make sure your hair is at its best on your wedding day.

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Ideas for Wedding Hairstyles

June 21, 2010 | Author: Leslie, Hair, Wedding Hairstyles

Here’s a slide show presentation on youtube showcasing different hairstyles for weddings. If you haven’t decided yet, this is just like flipping through a magazine to get some inspiration for your own look. The song playing also helps you get into the mood, it’s the Book of Love by Peter Gabriel, for those who might want to know.

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Ideas for your Centerpiece

June 8, 2010 | Author: Leslie, Centerpieces

Here is a very informative video for making budget wedding centerpieces. You can get some inspiration from the examples given here to use for your own centerpiece.

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How to make Wedding Invitations

May 9, 2010 | 5K Weddings DIY, Author: Leslie, Invitations, wedding invitations

I’ve found another great instructional video on youtube, this time about making your own wedding invitations. I chose this one to show because of the elegant yet simple design of the invite and it is very easy to do.

I also like the tape gun the woman uses to put all the pieces together but you can just use glue or paste and it will do an equally nice job.

If you are buying envelopes instead of making your own, I suggest you do that first before making the invitations so you know if they will fit inside. You can skip the envelope lining part if you’d like, especially if you do not have much left over decorative paper and it will not add weight to the invitations so that you can save on postage later.

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How to make an outdoor wedding centerpieces

May 3, 2010 | Author: Leslie, Centerpieces

I found this video on youtube today. It’s a good video about outdoor wedding centerpieces, especially for backyard weddings, I’m thinking. I’m only against throwing out food like that so I suggest some dark pebbles or other colored stones instead of lentils and split peas. I’d probably find myself washing the peas and lentils clean then making a soup using them as ingredients after.

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More Green Wedding Tips

April 23, 2010 | Author: Leslie, Guests, Invitations, Wedding Venues, green wedding

You cannot have too many tips when it comes to your wedding and saving the environment at the same time.

  • When choosing a venue, consider where you and most of your wedding guests will be coming from and see if you can find a location that will not require long travel or commute.
  • Downsize the wedding party; there is really no need for many bridesmaids.
  • Limit your guests to important and close relatives and friends; do not feel you have to invite everyone you know or all your co-workers. This will help you cut down on expenses on food, drinks, and decorations.
  • If you can consider skipping on some traditions, go for paperless invitations. Make a list of the people you are inviting to the wedding and their contact details. Email those with available addresses and ask them to reply or personally call up those whose numbers you have. Ask help from family members or friends for this task.
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Popular Wedding Trends

April 20, 2010 | Author: Leslie, Bridesmaids Dress, Centerpieces, Reception, Wedding Favors, Wedding Venues, favors

Low cost weddings have gained more popularity than ever because of their practicality, especially during these economic times. Here are some trends that we are seeing more and more couples adopting to save money but still have a wonderful celebration.

Backyard weddings and receptions

This is perfect for those who want a small and intimate setting for their wedding. You will only need to rent or borrow tents, chairs, and tables for the event and you get to save on site rental fees.

Skip on the bridesmaids dresses

Instead of having your bridesmaids pay for matching gowns that they will only wear once, you can tell them to just color coordinate their outfits or wear something semi-formal. Many weddings have had bridesmaids with mismatched outfits; it makes the whole celebration unique and interesting.

Do-It-Yourself Wedding Centerpieces and Favors

Making your own centerpieces and favors are great money savers. Plus, it is a fun way to let your imagination and creativity work to your advantage. Your guests will surely be appreciative of the effort and hard work you had put into the whole process as well.

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Wedding Reception Music

April 9, 2010 | Author: Leslie, Music, Reception, Receptions

Whether you have opted for a live band, a DJ, or your DIY playlist, the kind of music to be played at your reception should depend on the atmosphere you want to create. If you would like your guests to mingle and talk, choose more instrumental or mellow songs playing nicely in the background that will not interrupt the flow of conversation among them. You can have your favorite love songs or romantic piano solos while the guests are eating and conversing.

If you would like your guests dancing, play upbeat songs that will encourage them to get up and dance and play some slow ones for couples dancing as well. I went to a wedding that had an 80’s theme so we danced to a lot of Michael Jackson hits, Madonna, and Whitney Houston. It was a nice way of burning off all the food I went up twice to the buffet line for.

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Affordable DIY Beach Wedding Centerpieces

March 31, 2010 | 5K Weddings DIY, Author: Leslie, Centerpieces

Here are some great centerpieces to go along with your theme. They’re inexpensive, and even if you’re not the craftsy type of person, you can create these centerpieces in a snap.

  • Bottles filled with colored sand paired with simple candles will make a great wedding centerpiece. Look for bottles that have a unique shape and fill them with colored sand. Be creative – layer the colored sand and come up with different designs and patterns.
  • Use large seashells and fill them with wax. Insert a wick and voila! You have a seashell candle that matches the theme of your wedding and also makes a unique centerpiece!
  • Buy pillar candles in different sizes and in the color that matches your theme. Use a sturdy type of glue and decorate it with sea shells for that beach effect.
  • Use a medium-sized fish bowl available in any store that sells fishes. Fill that with water, add blue food coloring, and sprinkle the bottom of the bowl with sand. Add some fake starfishes or fishes (the store you bought the fishbowl will probably have these, too) and then put a small candle and let it float on top. Decorate the sides of the fishbowl with some sand as you place it on the table for added effect.

There you have it! Simple and easy. All you need to have is a touch of creativity and imagination. These centerpieces will save you a lot of money and keep your guests into the whole beach wedding theme. Enjoy!

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