A bridal shower is one of those parties that are fun and practical at the same time. The obvious reason for a shower is to give things to the future married couple that will help them establish a home together. But the underlying reason for a bridal shower is that it's a nice occasion for the close family and friends of the bride to spend relaxed time with her before the big wedding day. It's a time for sharing funny stories, for relatives to give advice to the bride, and for friends to show their support. The bride is the princess of the day, so be sure that in your planning you don't do anything that will make her feel uncomfortable.
The event is usually held within two months of the wedding, up to two weeks before the big day.
For some more ideas and tips go to this link http://www.weddinglinks.com.au/news454/Bridal-Showers/
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Bridal Expo
I went to this wedding expo in January and found it really helpful. There were a lot of stalls and i got a lot of information. The fashion show was great. I plan to go to the next one again as i am still deciding on a venue. If you go to this website www.weddinglinks.com.au you can register with them to attend the next expo and get half price off the entry.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Makeup & Beauty for Weddings
It's the day you've been planning for months – if not your whole life – and along with Mr. Right you've found the perfect dress, the flowers and the venue. Now it is time to set your mind how you will look on the day. So what are the tips for creating wedding day make-up?
Where to Begin…
The first thing to get right is your skin and eyebrows… a series of facials in the run up to your wedding (that is if you don't already have regular facials). Start a few months before as it is common for your skin to break out and get worse before it gets better after a facial if you haven't had one for a long time. (Something to do with getting all the impurities out) Treat yourself to one a month for 3 months before the big day…your last one at least a few days before your wedding, to give your skin time to settle down. Eyebrows should be shaped the day before if possible.
Your Trial
Find a makeup artist at least three months before the big day. Your initial consultation and make-up trial will probably take longer than on the day. The make-up artist will make an assessment of your skin tone and select the most flattering colours for you (make sure you speak up if you're not happy with the choices!).
If you don't feel comfortable with the first make-up artist you trial, shop around until you find the right person for you. A good make-up artist should be someone you can trust to create the look you want.
On your wedding morning, be the first in the make-up chair – not the last, after the bridal party had their make-up applied. You don't want to be rush.
If you plan to apply your own bridal make-up, invest in some good quality brushes for a professional finish and practice, practice, practice!
Visit some make-up counters with your girlfriend's months before the wedding, and have a bridal make-up test done. Take some products home and spend the evening trying them on, take some photos and offer each other your honest opinions.
Styles come and go. Avoid make-up trends on your wedding day and aim for a timeless, classic face.
It's crucial that your foundation perfectly matches your skin tone. Australian girls often have white faces and brown bodies! Match your foundation to your décolletage rather than your face.
Waterproof mascara is a must, and false eyelashes, properly applied, look sensational.
Take some spare lipstick with you on the wedding day. And don't forget to freshen up a little before the reception.
I suggest to look at http://weddinglinks.com.au/mem32536/Faces-of-Kerry-Bradbery.html for some great ideas.
Tip: Tuck a tissue down the bustline of your dress or up your sleeve... just in case!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
ब्राइडल Showers
Bridal Showers
A bridal shower is one of those parties that are fun and practical at the same time. The obvious reason for a shower is to give things to the future married couple that will help them establish a home together. But the underlying reason for a bridal shower is that it's a nice occasion for the close family and friends of the bride to spend relaxed time with her before the big wedding day. It's a time for sharing funny stories, for relatives to give advice to the bride, and for friends to show their support. The bride is the princess of the day, so be sure that in your planning you don't do anything that will make her feel uncomfortable. Here are some other considerations as you plan a shower:
The event is usually held within two months of the wedding, up to two weeks before the big day. Don't invite guests to the shower who have not been invited to the wedding. These days you'll need to decide whether this will be a traditional 'girls only' event or a couples party, often referred to as a "Jack and Jill" shower. Any time of day is acceptable, but most often showers are afternoon events. Games that can serve as ice breakers for the party are a particularly good idea if a large number of the guests don't already know one another. Decide whether the party will be held at a home or in a restaurant or other locale. These days many shower planners now choose activities instead of the traditional finger food/gift opening shower. For example, many bridal parties take the bride out for a day at the spa instead of a shower. Or for an active Jack and Jill shower, the party could be a beach barbecue complete with volleyball, Frisbee, music and dancing.
Unless you feel it's mandatory to surprise the bride, involve her in the planning. Ask her if there's a particular theme she'd like for her shower. Some popular themes include lingerie showers, kitchen item showers and travel gift showers. A Bridal Shower is a chance for the family & friends of the bride-to-be to get together and have a fun day or night out 'with the girls' as a party or get-together. After the arduous task of organising and planning the wedding, the bride-to-be gets the opportunity to let her hair down and have some fun prior to the big day.
http://www.weddinglinks.com.au/search.asp?action=search
A bridal shower is one of those parties that are fun and practical at the same time. The obvious reason for a shower is to give things to the future married couple that will help them establish a home together. But the underlying reason for a bridal shower is that it's a nice occasion for the close family and friends of the bride to spend relaxed time with her before the big wedding day. It's a time for sharing funny stories, for relatives to give advice to the bride, and for friends to show their support. The bride is the princess of the day, so be sure that in your planning you don't do anything that will make her feel uncomfortable. Here are some other considerations as you plan a shower:
The event is usually held within two months of the wedding, up to two weeks before the big day. Don't invite guests to the shower who have not been invited to the wedding. These days you'll need to decide whether this will be a traditional 'girls only' event or a couples party, often referred to as a "Jack and Jill" shower. Any time of day is acceptable, but most often showers are afternoon events. Games that can serve as ice breakers for the party are a particularly good idea if a large number of the guests don't already know one another. Decide whether the party will be held at a home or in a restaurant or other locale. These days many shower planners now choose activities instead of the traditional finger food/gift opening shower. For example, many bridal parties take the bride out for a day at the spa instead of a shower. Or for an active Jack and Jill shower, the party could be a beach barbecue complete with volleyball, Frisbee, music and dancing.
Unless you feel it's mandatory to surprise the bride, involve her in the planning. Ask her if there's a particular theme she'd like for her shower. Some popular themes include lingerie showers, kitchen item showers and travel gift showers. A Bridal Shower is a chance for the family & friends of the bride-to-be to get together and have a fun day or night out 'with the girls' as a party or get-together. After the arduous task of organising and planning the wedding, the bride-to-be gets the opportunity to let her hair down and have some fun prior to the big day.
http://www.weddinglinks.com.au/search.asp?action=search
Have You Set Your Budget?
Have you got a Budget?
Your very first step should be to set yourselves a realistic budget. Sit down with all the parties involved, work out who will be paying for what and how much each party has budgeted for.
It is important to remember that a gorgeous wedding is available to every bride and groom, regardless of budget. The key is to be realistic from the start about your finances and to agree in advance on who will pay for what. Then, do your best to stick to your decisions. Whether this is your first, second or third marriage, the most important part of your planning is to make your wedding a reflection of you as a couple and the commitment of love you are making.
Your very first step should be to set yourselves a realistic budget. Sit down with all the parties involved, work out who will be paying for what and how much each party has budgeted for.
It is important to remember that a gorgeous wedding is available to every bride and groom, regardless of budget. The key is to be realistic from the start about your finances and to agree in advance on who will pay for what. Then, do your best to stick to your decisions. Whether this is your first, second or third marriage, the most important part of your planning is to make your wedding a reflection of you as a couple and the commitment of love you are making.
Try to look past other people's expectations and envision the wedding that both of you will enjoy and that you, or your families can afford.Planning the budget for your wedding may lead to a tough conversation about money with your spouse to be and your respective families, but it is good to begin the process with a practical discussion about wedding costs. Discuss your fantasies and then try to figure out a way to adapt them to the reality of your chequebook. Once you have made your basic decisions, you should revaluate your total budgeted cost. The number of guests you invite, the location, and the food and beverages served will add up to the major portion of your expenses. Using the worksheet, pencil in the amounts you think you would like to pay for these essential items. If the total is more that two-thirds of your budget, you need to rethink these categories and trim expenses.As with so many wedding traditions today, the customary rules of who pays for what are becoming outdated. Some couples find it useful to set up separate bank account earmarked for the wedding.
Any way you decide to split the cost, don't let the budget bog you down and cause you to lose sight of the reasons you became engaged in the first place.
Traditionally
The Bride and her family pay for: Invitations Ceremony, Reception, Brides Attire, Grooms Wedding Ring, Flowers and attendants gifts.
The Groom and his family pay for: Celebrant, Brides Wedding & Engagement Ring, and Attendants Gifts. Reception beverages, Honeymoon.
(Wedding Links does have a Wedding Budget Planner available in excel format. This planner indicates what you will need to allocate your budget to, plus it gives you a percentage % indication of how much you should allocate to each area.)
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