If the weather is literally raining on your parade!…don’t fret just yet. If you know it’s raining, pull your hair back into a ballerina bun and secure with bobby pins or clips before heading out into the rain. Once you’re inside, shake out your hair and lightly hairspray it. If the clouds just open up and pour on your perfectly blow-dried hair randomly, take a drop of smoothing serum and gently run it over your hair before using a large curling iron to smooth out the kinks. Humidity makes curly go frizzy. To avoid, apply a small drop of shine serum to small hair sections, twist up the locks, then let them drop. Don’t use too much hairspray either, to avoid “helmet head.” If you’re a “hair-spray happy” girl and this does happen to you, use oil-blotting papers to tone down the shine and gently place hair where needed and use a mix of a shine serum with a paste.
Manicure Mishaps
Be sure to have the nail polish on hand that is the same shade of your manicure stored in your beauty bag for the day. Stock a liquid nail adhesive and glue the nail back on (if you have tips). Dot the polish over the nail, let dry, and file the edges smooth. To prevent paint-chipped nails and nail breaking, have your bridal party help you put on jewelry clasps.
Makeup Mess…on your Gown
Blotting & Seltzer!!! First, try blotting, then place napkin on the inside of the dress and a seltzer spilled napkin on the outside, and gently dab out the stain. Treat with a stain-removing pen (like those easy-carrying Tide pens) or try some hot water with plain soap. If you really got yourself into a mess and can’t possibly get the stain out, ask your photographer to photoshop the stains out of your wedding photos.
Stylist Canceled
If you have a freelance artist coming to you, make sure you both have a contract that states… “In case of an emergency, you will be provided with another artist at the same price.” IF you don’t have an agreement like this and you must find your own stylist at the last minute, make sure you have one that you spoke to prior and explained that they will be on-call, if needed. What if you’re look for the day doesn’t resemble your original artist’s work? Avoid this by ensuring beforehand that your original artist has concisely written down everything necessary for achieving your desired look, including color choices and placement. They should always keep information on file at the salon so that if there is a problem, the replacement artist will have solid directions to work with.
No-Show Stylist
If you have a freelance artist coming to you, make sure you both have a contract that states… “In case of an emergency, you will be provided with another artist at the same price.” IF you don’t have an agreement like this and you must find your own stylist at the last minute, make sure you have one that you spoke to prior and explained that they will be on-call, if needed.
Read 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.
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.
Possible wedding disasters (part 2)
/in Articles /by Svetlana ZakharinaRead Part 1 first
Hair Hassles
If the weather is literally raining on your parade!…don’t fret just yet. If you know it’s raining, pull your hair back into a ballerina bun and secure with bobby pins or clips before heading out into the rain. Once you’re inside, shake out your hair and lightly hairspray it. If the clouds just open up and pour on your perfectly blow-dried hair randomly, take a drop of smoothing serum and gently run it over your hair before using a large curling iron to smooth out the kinks. Humidity makes curly go frizzy. To avoid, apply a small drop of shine serum to small hair sections, twist up the locks, then let them drop. Don’t use too much hairspray either, to avoid “helmet head.” If you’re a “hair-spray happy” girl and this does happen to you, use oil-blotting papers to tone down the shine and gently place hair where needed and use a mix of a shine serum with a paste.
Manicure Mishaps
Be sure to have the nail polish on hand that is the same shade of your manicure stored in your beauty bag for the day. Stock a liquid nail adhesive and glue the nail back on (if you have tips). Dot the polish over the nail, let dry, and file the edges smooth. To prevent paint-chipped nails and nail breaking, have your bridal party help you put on jewelry clasps.
Makeup Mess…on your Gown
Blotting & Seltzer!!! First, try blotting, then place napkin on the inside of the dress and a seltzer spilled napkin on the outside, and gently dab out the stain. Treat with a stain-removing pen (like those easy-carrying Tide pens) or try some hot water with plain soap. If you really got yourself into a mess and can’t possibly get the stain out, ask your photographer to photoshop the stains out of your wedding photos.
Stylist Canceled
If you have a freelance artist coming to you, make sure you both have a contract that states… “In case of an emergency, you will be provided with another artist at the same price.” IF you don’t have an agreement like this and you must find your own stylist at the last minute, make sure you have one that you spoke to prior and explained that they will be on-call, if needed. What if you’re look for the day doesn’t resemble your original artist’s work? Avoid this by ensuring beforehand that your original artist has concisely written down everything necessary for achieving your desired look, including color choices and placement. They should always keep information on file at the salon so that if there is a problem, the replacement artist will have solid directions to work with.
No-Show Stylist
If you have a freelance artist coming to you, make sure you both have a contract that states… “In case of an emergency, you will be provided with another artist at the same price.” IF you don’t have an agreement like this and you must find your own stylist at the last minute, make sure you have one that you spoke to prior and explained that they will be on-call, if needed.
Read 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.
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.