Before we get started, let’s look to the stars for a second…
Venus is the planet for love and harmony…and when Venus goes retrograde (moving backward), it can feel like anything BUT love. When a planet goes retrograde, its’ powers dim down, and things under its’ ruler ship can go a little bit haywire. So with our planetary peacekeeper taking a nap, it will be up to us scrappy humans to get along on our own.
Venus was actually retrograde this past wedding season/summer, from May 15 through June 27. Venus goes retrograde every year and a half or so, and it’s typically known as a “blackout time” for weddings. But seriously, with weddings being planned months (if not years) in advance, who can call off their nuptials just because of this temporary transit? If you happen to be getting married during any Venus retrograde, just take some extra precautions: Seat those argumentative relatives across the ballroom from each other…Put a presumptuous maid of honor in her place, or she’s out of the party!…And if you’re having serious second thoughts about your betrothed-to-be, don’t “say yes to the dress” just because the flowers and cake have been ordered.
During Venus retrograde, we’ll see our share of breakups … and makeups.
Retrogrades also bring back the past, so you’re as likely to take a temporary time-out from someone as you are to hear from “the one who got away” and even to consider a reunion. Relationships built on a shaky foundation will need to strengthen and fortify. This wouldn’t be a bad time to call up a couples’ therapist, try a workshop, or just simply make the communication channels between you and your sweetheart extra clear so you know where you both stand with each other.
Have no fear, though!…With a conscious mind and a generous heart, anybody can offset the waves of discord during Venus retrograde. Wedding Woes
Some of these may seem like itty-bitty problems, but we all know that one tiny little issue on the day of your wedding is the equivalent to being the biggest disaster EVER!!!!
Facial Flare
What can be worse than waking up with a pimple on your wedding day? For any facial flare-ups, just ice it…and then leave it alone. DO NOT pick or squeeze anything the day of the wedding. This includes extractions. Any doing of the previously mentioned will just make the problem area more inflamed, reddened , and harder to cover. Apply a concealer with a green base to counterbalance the red in the pimple on top of foundation to the area and set with a powder for more staying power. Keep your concealer on hand for touch-ups through out the day.
Read part 2 and Part 3
This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop. A bridal shop located in Paramus, NJ. Please schedule your first appointment at Aleana’s Bridal Shop or call 201-444-1500.
No matter where you are, it’s easy to bring Hawaii, or any beach, to your own back yard (or wedding venue!). This will be for the casual and laid-back bride that wants an exotic, island feel to her wedding.
Suggestive music selection should consist of soothing, pleasing, and relaxing tunes during important parts of the ceremony and reception.
You’ll want to include loose, colorful orchid blossoms or plumeria flowers as apart of your decorations and/or favors. Silk flowers are also another option, and these will last forever. You can also float some of these loose orchids in a few punch bowls filled with guava and passion fruit juice placed around the venue. Consider having a flower piece as a favor for your guests to bring home, along with a tasty treat such as chocolate covered macadamia nuts. Floating coconut candles and seashells are decorative accents you can add in to the ambiance of the reception room. Consider a Hawaii-style side dish like fresh pineapple, luau punch, lomi salmon and haupia (a Hawaiian coconut flavored jello dessert) to create an authentic feel to the food being served.
Acknowledging special guests is customary in Hawaii, so giving guests a lei will show acknowledgment towards their presence and importance. You can get creative in customizing your own leis, and if you choose to make them out of shells, they will look intricate and will last forever as a memento of your wedding.
* A Midsummer Night’s Dream …for you brilliant, dark, literary, sexy Shakespearean lovers! As dramatic as you wish, set a mysterious mist of an enchanted forest where fairy lights dance to an everlasting tune. Lilly pads sprinkled with fairy dust floating on a pond amidst the exotic, blooming flowers, hanging vines, and & an entwinement of ribbons.
“I know a bank where the wild thyme grows” — William Shakespeare
* Vintage …a wedding full of nostalgia. Walk down memory lane into choosing your own antique look. With a bohemian feel, this can be a very relaxed atmosphere filled with its‘ own unconventional paradox: laid-back and upbeat…all at once. Be outside the norm and use eclectic styles from an almost forgotten time in the past. Change from your ceremony gown into a casual white sundress at the reception and let down your locks wearing a “modern day hippie” headband made of beautiful flowers around your head. Your wedding can be a field of free spirits under a candlelit night sky.
DISNEY WEDDING THEME
For you Disney dreamers and princesses, having a Disney themed wedding would be the perfect fit for you. There is SO much to choose from with these types of weddings. Depending upon the characters you love, your favorite Disney location, and many more factors…you can personalize this fairytale wedding to where it syncs up with your own Cinderella wishes.
You can chose to have your Disney destination in Florida, California, Hawaii, or even on-board the Disney Cruise Line. There are a variety of bridal collections available: The Escape, Wishes, Couture, & Memories Collection…All of which offer a distinctive vision that celebrates your heart’s desire and personal style. From Cinderella’s Castle to underneath the stars and fireworks in the exotic Epcot’s setting, there are plenty of options, accommodations, and activities based upon your wedding preference.
As you can see, there are SO many wedding themes to play around with! And I only listed a few of them!…so get in-tune to your own personality and style and do some research as to what wedding theme is the match for YOU on your very special day.
This article brought to you by www.aleanasbridal.com.
* Beach Wedding: Beach Party, Elegant Beach Wedding, Under the Sea, Mermaid/Aquatic Wedding, etc. You can be as creative as possible with scenery & favors with dolphins, fish, starfish, seashells, sea horses, sand dollars, flip flops, palm trees, lighthouses, sailboats, sunscreen, and so much more! For a more romantic backdrop, imagine a string quartet and lilies…gentle waves and the sun setting…the soft sand caressing your feet as you approach your soul mate and pledge your eternal love on the scattered with petals aisle, under a white, billow canopy with delicate chiffon drapes.
*Manhattan Public Library…for you writers, authors, aspiring writers/editors/authors, teachers, etc.). There’s just something magical about marrying in a setting that transports you to another time of one of those iconic places that exist in history books and give New York its’ color and intensity. Dance under its’ glass and iron domed ceiling and make your invitations out to guests in the style of a book cover. An authentic Big Apple Wedding, indeed.
* Arabian Nights…Belly Dancers and Buddha Bars, bamboo shots, sitting on sofas in colored tents relaxing & sipping flavored Hookahs and being served by waiters/waitresses in harem pants. Bring back the splendor of a Thousand Nights and even the Disney classic, Alladin. Take a flight of fancy on your magic carpet as you soak in the magical atmosphere reliving the charmed life of Princess Jasmine & Prince Alladin in a palace setting with minarets and towers, silks and flowers, and bejeweled thrones. Make a wish into your magic lamp and make this magical experience a reality for you on your wedding day.
* Go Retro …wish you were in a different decade? On your wedding night, you can be. Pick a decade that you love…and surround yourself with mod pieces & pin-up styles…from polka dot shoes, red lipstick, poufy skirts, beehive hairdos to the flower power of peace signs or the rock-n-roll of the 80’s or the disco dancing era under a shiny disco ball.
* Romantic/Whimsical Wedding…Red, red Roses, pink ribbons, dancing the classic waltz, & beautiful candles. Incorporate your favorite characters from novels, children’s books, movies, & televisions for a more whimsical aura. (See Fairytale/Fantasy below for more whimsy filled ideas!)
* Fairytale/Fantasy…Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and all of the Disney princesses you wish to be. Just imagine…you can have your own storybook wedding filled with glass slippers, tiaras & crowns, a white horse-drawn carriage, pixie dust, magic wands, and your very own Prince Charming waiting for you at the end of the aisle in your castle. For a fairytale feel without the princess theme, think of the magical characters in other fantasy stories that you love, such as the gods & goddesses of mythology. Click your heels & be Dorothy for the day…have an adornment of butterflies & fairies…and just be as creative and imaginative as you can be to bring your wedding to a place, or palace, of enchantment.
One more part to go …. Read Part 4
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Possible wedding disasters (part 1)
/in Articles /by Svetlana ZakharinaBy Jaclyn Ianetti
Before we get started, let’s look to the stars for a second…
Venus is the planet for love and harmony…and when Venus goes retrograde (moving backward), it can feel like anything BUT love. When a planet goes retrograde, its’ powers dim down, and things under its’ ruler ship can go a little bit haywire. So with our planetary peacekeeper taking a nap, it will be up to us scrappy humans to get along on our own.
Venus was actually retrograde this past wedding season/summer, from May 15 through June 27. Venus goes retrograde every year and a half or so, and it’s typically known as a “blackout time” for weddings. But seriously, with weddings being planned months (if not years) in advance, who can call off their nuptials just because of this temporary transit? If you happen to be getting married during any Venus retrograde, just take some extra precautions: Seat those argumentative relatives across the ballroom from each other…Put a presumptuous maid of honor in her place, or she’s out of the party!…And if you’re having serious second thoughts about your betrothed-to-be, don’t “say yes to the dress” just because the flowers and cake have been ordered.
During Venus retrograde, we’ll see our share of breakups … and makeups.
Retrogrades also bring back the past, so you’re as likely to take a temporary time-out from someone as you are to hear from “the one who got away” and even to consider a reunion. Relationships built on a shaky foundation will need to strengthen and fortify. This wouldn’t be a bad time to call up a couples’ therapist, try a workshop, or just simply make the communication channels between you and your sweetheart extra clear so you know where you both stand with each other.
Have no fear, though!…With a conscious mind and a generous heart, anybody can offset the waves of discord during Venus retrograde.
Wedding Woes
Some of these may seem like itty-bitty problems, but we all know that one tiny little issue on the day of your wedding is the equivalent to being the biggest disaster EVER!!!!
Facial Flare
What can be worse than waking up with a pimple on your wedding day? For any facial flare-ups, just ice it…and then leave it alone. DO NOT pick or squeeze anything the day of the wedding. This includes extractions. Any doing of the previously mentioned will just make the problem area more inflamed, reddened , and harder to cover. Apply a concealer with a green base to counterbalance the red in the pimple on top of foundation to the area and set with a powder for more staying power. Keep your concealer on hand for touch-ups through out the day.
Read part 2 and Part 3
This article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop. A bridal shop located in Paramus, NJ. Please schedule your first appointment at Aleana’s Bridal Shop or call 201-444-1500.
Theme Weddings (Part 4)
/in Articles, Bride's BlogRoll /by Svetlana ZakharinaStart with Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
HAWAII THEMES
Waikiki, pineapples, fire dancers and hula girls!
No matter where you are, it’s easy to bring Hawaii, or any beach, to your own back yard (or wedding venue!). This will be for the casual and laid-back bride that wants an exotic, island feel to her wedding.
Suggestive music selection should consist of soothing, pleasing, and relaxing tunes during important parts of the ceremony and reception.
You’ll want to include loose, colorful orchid blossoms or plumeria flowers as apart of your decorations and/or favors. Silk flowers are also another option, and these will last forever. You can also float some of these loose orchids in a few punch bowls filled with guava and passion fruit juice placed around the venue. Consider having a flower piece as a favor for your guests to bring home, along with a tasty treat such as chocolate covered macadamia nuts. Floating coconut candles and seashells are decorative accents you can add in to the ambiance of the reception room. Consider a Hawaii-style side dish like fresh pineapple, luau punch, lomi salmon and haupia (a Hawaiian coconut flavored jello dessert) to create an authentic feel to the food being served.
Acknowledging special guests is customary in Hawaii, so giving guests a lei will show acknowledgment towards their presence and importance. You can get creative in customizing your own leis, and if you choose to make them out of shells, they will look intricate and will last forever as a memento of your wedding.
* A Midsummer Night’s Dream …for you brilliant, dark, literary, sexy Shakespearean lovers! As dramatic as you wish, set a mysterious mist of an enchanted forest where fairy lights dance to an everlasting tune. Lilly pads sprinkled with fairy dust floating on a pond amidst the exotic, blooming flowers, hanging vines, and & an entwinement of ribbons.
“I know a bank where the wild thyme grows” — William Shakespeare
* Vintage …a wedding full of nostalgia. Walk down memory lane into choosing your own antique look. With a bohemian feel, this can be a very relaxed atmosphere filled with its‘ own unconventional paradox: laid-back and upbeat…all at once. Be outside the norm and use eclectic styles from an almost forgotten time in the past. Change from your ceremony gown into a casual white sundress at the reception and let down your locks wearing a “modern day hippie” headband made of beautiful flowers around your head. Your wedding can be a field of free spirits under a candlelit night sky.
DISNEY WEDDING THEME
For you Disney dreamers and princesses, having a Disney themed wedding would be the perfect fit for you. There is SO much to choose from with these types of weddings. Depending upon the characters you love, your favorite Disney location, and many more factors…you can personalize this fairytale wedding to where it syncs up with your own Cinderella wishes.
You can chose to have your Disney destination in Florida, California, Hawaii, or even on-board the Disney Cruise Line. There are a variety of bridal collections available: The Escape, Wishes, Couture, & Memories Collection…All of which offer a distinctive vision that celebrates your heart’s desire and personal style. From Cinderella’s Castle to underneath the stars and fireworks in the exotic Epcot’s setting, there are plenty of options, accommodations, and activities based upon your wedding preference.
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As you can see, there are SO many wedding themes to play around with! And I only listed a few of them!…so get in-tune to your own personality and style and do some research as to what wedding theme is the match for YOU on your very special day.
This article brought to you by www.aleanasbridal.com.
Theme Weddings (Part 3)
/in Articles, Bride's BlogRoll /by Svetlana ZakharinaStart reading Part 1 and Part 2
* Beach Wedding: Beach Party, Elegant Beach Wedding, Under the Sea, Mermaid/Aquatic Wedding, etc. You can be as creative as possible with scenery & favors with dolphins, fish, starfish, seashells, sea horses, sand dollars, flip flops, palm trees, lighthouses, sailboats, sunscreen, and so much more! For a more romantic backdrop, imagine a string quartet and lilies…gentle waves and the sun setting…the soft sand caressing your feet as you approach your soul mate and pledge your eternal love on the scattered with petals aisle, under a white, billow canopy with delicate chiffon drapes.
*Manhattan Public Library…for you writers, authors, aspiring writers/editors/authors, teachers, etc.). There’s just something magical about marrying in a setting that transports you to another time of one of those iconic places that exist in history books and give New York its’ color and intensity. Dance under its’ glass and iron domed ceiling and make your invitations out to guests in the style of a book cover. An authentic Big Apple Wedding, indeed.
* Arabian Nights…Belly Dancers and Buddha Bars, bamboo shots, sitting on sofas in colored tents relaxing & sipping flavored Hookahs and being served by waiters/waitresses in harem pants. Bring back the splendor of a Thousand Nights and even the Disney classic, Alladin. Take a flight of fancy on your magic carpet as you soak in the magical atmosphere reliving the charmed life of Princess Jasmine & Prince Alladin in a palace setting with minarets and towers, silks and flowers, and bejeweled thrones. Make a wish into your magic lamp and make this magical experience a reality for you on your wedding day.
* Go Retro …wish you were in a different decade? On your wedding night, you can be. Pick a decade that you love…and surround yourself with mod pieces & pin-up styles…from polka dot shoes, red lipstick, poufy skirts, beehive hairdos to the flower power of peace signs or the rock-n-roll of the 80’s or the disco dancing era under a shiny disco ball.
* Romantic/Whimsical Wedding…Red, red Roses, pink ribbons, dancing the classic waltz, & beautiful candles. Incorporate your favorite characters from novels, children’s books, movies, & televisions for a more whimsical aura. (See Fairytale/Fantasy below for more whimsy filled ideas!)
* Fairytale/Fantasy…Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and all of the Disney princesses you wish to be. Just imagine…you can have your own storybook wedding filled with glass slippers, tiaras & crowns, a white horse-drawn carriage, pixie dust, magic wands, and your very own Prince Charming waiting for you at the end of the aisle in your castle. For a fairytale feel without the princess theme, think of the magical characters in other fantasy stories that you love, such as the gods & goddesses of mythology. Click your heels & be Dorothy for the day…have an adornment of butterflies & fairies…and just be as creative and imaginative as you can be to bring your wedding to a place, or palace, of enchantment.
One more part to go …. Read Part 4
This article brought to you by www.aleanasbridal.com. A