Traditionally, a honeymoon was the first time a couple really got to live together and enjoy one another as husband and wife. Today, however, many couples live together or otherwise spend a lot of time together before marriage. Your honeymoon is more like a romantic vacation to celebrate your marriage. Emphasis on “romantic”!
If you’re worried that you honeymoon won’t be passionate and special, take matters into your own hands by bringing along a few of the following items to spice things up!
*Million Dollar Bride* Camisole and G-string
Sheer chiffon camisole with rhinestone heart dangling in front, shoulder straps with rhinestones in front and adjustable elastic in back. Includes matching g-string.
Create your own bottle of wine!
Design your wine label, personalized for any event or special occasion, to create the perfect gift. (Check before shipping if you’re going out of the country for your honeymoon.)
“The Hot Massage Kit”
Who doesn’t love a long, sexy massage?
Most brides and grooms choose a song they love and do a simple first dance together at their reception. However, last November, we posted a video of a couple that redid the final dance scene from Dirty Dancing. They aren’t the only ones surprising their guests with some amazing first dances! Check out the couples in the videos posted below. You don’t have to be amazing dancers to put on a great show for your friends and family!
The Evolution of Dance
Surprise Breakdance
Thriller! (This one takes the cake!)
White is traditionally the color purity and virginity, making it the default color of brides in the western world for many generations. When white is not exactly appropriate for some reason, brides might choose a color like cream instead. This is only one tradition, however, and not one that is set in stone. If you are looking for a way to bring some real uniqueness to your wedding day, then maybe you should consider a bridal gown in a slightly less traditional color. In fact, other cultures may not even support the white dresses at all! In China, for example, the bridal color is red.
If white just isn’t your color, consider taking a second look around the next time you enter a store to look for the bridesmaid dresses. The perfect bridal gown might jump right out at you instead. From green to purple and from pink to black, the only limit is your tastes and imagination.
All of the ones below can be found at TJFormal.
TJ Formal
877-769-1336
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No, we’re not talking about picking out the caterer. In fact, unless you have a formal supper (and in some cases not even then) it is likely that you will get little to nothing to eat at the reception. You are not just the guests of honor, you are also the hosts, and when you are not enjoying first dances, gracefully being put in the spotlight to accept speeches, and tossing bouquets and garters, you will be greeting and thanking guests and accepting congratulations.
If you don’t eat right on your big day, you may find that you are out of energy long before the day is over. The answer is not to eat a huge meal before the ceremony, though. That could leave you feeling sick if you eat too much. Instead, try to eat a small but healthy meal just before you leave for the ceremony. Fruit, cheese, and a glass of water is a good snack that will help to energize you and keep your energy level up.
To sneak food in when you can, make sure that you have a bunch of grapes or some other healthy snack stashed in the car on the way to the reception so that you can be sure to keep your energy level up until you actually have a chance to eat. And don’t be surprised if that ritual bite of cake is the first that goes in your mouth at the reception! Check out these quick and healthy snacks for a boost!
If you’re the kind of girl who never wears makeup except maybe a trusty swipe of lip gloss, the intricacies of wedding makeup might be too much to bear. There is a lot to know, from how to apply things properly to what shades work best for you and even what brands will last the whole day.
If you don’t want to spend your wedding day worrying about your Lip Sense fading or whether your foundation is smearing, then don’t. It can come as quite the shock to a lot of brides, but you don’t have to be wearing makeup to look your best. In fact, if you never wear makeup, then wearing it for the wedding photos might look odd or even false years later when you take out your album to remember that wonderful day.
There are some people, like well meaning family and friends, who will react with shock to the idea that you will be wed bare faced, and some might even insist on “helping” you put some on. Whether you let them or not is up to you, but remember, it is always your choice for your big day. No makeup? Don’t worry about it!
The idea of a prenuptial agreement might be repulsive to some people, but the reality is that some people feel the need for these agreements, and it does not have to be a bad thing there are some benefits that you may want to consider when it comes to talking about a prenup.
Prenups get your finances on the table. You don’t even need to actually sign a prenup, but just talking about one means that you have to talk about money, and that is a very important thing. From who will be managing the cash to what your budget might look like, talking about your earning, your saving, your current debt, and your spending before the wedding is always a good plan.
Prenups can help provide financial stability. Worried about the way money will work in your marriage? A prenup doesn’t just decide what will happen when partners split; it can also determine what happens to the money during the marriage. If you decide that the more well off partner will pay all of the living expenses of the other while that person builds a nest egg, then a prenup can actually be a great boon for that less well off person.
Prenups assure that things stay fair. If you divorce for any reason at all, a prenup will help ensure that things are fair and orderly in the split. However, prenups can be important for fairness even if you never think about divorce. All of your possessions can be accounted for in the prenup, which means that you’ll still be able to keep things somewhat separate if you wish. Just because you are married doesn’t mean that you have to share everything.
A prenup can be a touchy subject, for sure, but bring up the idea of a prenuptial agreement with your spouse anyway, just to get things on the table and start some of the conversations that matter.
Most people get their names, their wedding dates, or a short quote engraved on the inside of their wedding bands. However, don’t think that you have to limit yourself to those traditional options. E-weddingbands.com, one of the most popular engraving sites on the Internet has actually posted some of the things they’ve been asked to engrave. Trust me - not everyone goes traditional! Here are some of my favorites:
- I choose you.
- Worth the wait
- Good morning beautiful
- Don’t even think about it…
- Better than ice cream
- Not for pawning
- Wow…we got married, man!
- I kissed you first!
- May all our ups and downs be only in the bedroom.
There are tons more listed at their site. Check it out - and remember, when you’re choosing your engraving, think about what you want to say to your groom most!
Everyone in your wedding party is important, but perhaps the most important person is your maid of honor. Picking a great maid of honor is important because you’ll be giving her the bulk of responsibilities. In other words, if your best friend is a bit flaky, you might want to choose your sister instead! Of course, you can give the maid of honor as many or few responsibilities as you want, but here are some of the things that maids of honor traditionally do. A good maid of honor…
- Goes shopping with you for your wedding dress, as well as other items like your invitations, shoes, and flowers
- Coordinates the contractors involved with the wedding day (the caterers, DJ, etc) while you’re getting ready
- Plans the bridal shower and bachelorette party
- Acts as a go-between for you and your groom on your wedding day
- Is your shoulder to cry on if you need it
- Acts as a witness when signing your wedding license
- Holds your bouquet during the ceremony
- Hands your the groom’s ring (if you don’t have a ring bearer)
- Gives a toast during the reception
- Takes care of the gifts and money your guests bring for you
- Helps to clean up the reception hall
Again, you can give your maid of honor other duties as well, like picking up your dress, ordering the limo, or doing your make-up. The key is to have someone who you can comfortably give duties without worrying if they are going to get done or not.
You can read more about maid of honor duties at Bridesmaid 101.
Photos by Juan Lupion and babasteve
As you probably know, President Bush’s daughter, Jenna, recently got married, and I can’t imagine the hoopla that surrounded that ceremony. Chances are that your wedding will be a bit more low-key, but as the day starts, you might begin to feel like a celebrity with all the attention you’re getting. How do you deal with it? Here are three tips for staying stress-free and happy, even if you aren’t a fan of the limelight:
Tip #1: Keep smiling! It can be a real drag when you’re being pulled in all directions, but try to keep a genuine smile on your face. After all, you’ll soon be a Mrs.! When things go wrong, take a deep breath, smile, and remember that all eyes will be on your today. If you let the stress get to you, so will everyone else, and the problems will only begin to snowball.
Tip #2: Stick to the schedule. You don’t have to schedule every single minute of the day (trust me - your bridesmaids will only laugh if you shuffle everyone to the bathroom for a timed potty break). However, having a sense of a schedule for teh day will help you to feel in control. Everyone will want a piece of you, but just say no - they have to go to the back of the line. Turn off your cell phone and direct people to your maid of honor. One task at a time!
Tip #3: Eat a lot of cake. Actually, eat a lot in general. Many brides are so stressed and crazed on their wedding days that they forgot to eat. Trust me, it is easy to be shuffled from one place to the next without getting a decent lunch. Once you get to the reception, make sure that you eat. No matter who wants to take your picture or say hello, ask them to come back later. You need to refuel!
Planning your dream wedding is one of the exciting tasks of your life. You have picked out the perfect dress and shoes, and chosen the most fabulous accessories, but something is still missing. Every woman wants to look her best, from head to toe, on the biggest day of her life, so finding the perfect hairstyle will complete the package. Here are some secrets to choosing the wedding hairstyle that will guarantee the right look on your big day.
Consider your dress – Choosing a style that is fitting with the cut of your dress is important. For example, updos draw attention to the shoulders and necklines of a sleeveless dress. Check out this post on Gownella to read more about wedding dress necklines.
Hair accessories matter - Another important point to consider would be your desire to wear a tiara or veil. Accessories such as these will make a huge impact on what styles will work.
Get the help of a trusted stylist – The biggest day of your life is not the time to try out a new stylist. Instead, go with a trusted hairdresser and schedule an appointment to try out styles long before the big day.
For the hairstyles below, please visit The Model Bride.
The Model Bride
240 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
973-635-1756
