Sunday, January 15, 2012

White Bridal Headpieces

We are happy to present you a few of our favorite bridal headpieces created exclusively for all-white weddings. These pieces look chic and feminine, sophisticated and fashionable. There is nothing more suitable for a wedding than the white color. This theme is back in trend and it seems that this time is here to stay.


White is the official nuance of weddings and this is why it will never fall out of fashion. No matter how other colorings and trends will emerge, white remains the color of spirituality, holiness and virginity. Any woman can obtain a precious soft clean look wearing white on her Big Day. And now you have more reasons to adopt the all-white style for your wedding since this theme is considered so fashionable right now!





We can't think of another color that can say "bridal" more than white. 2012 brides are invited to be part of the most beautiful white wedding projects created for contemporary affairs. We brought some of the most unique and appealing hairpieces a bride can select for a fancy white wedding look. These accessories are created and beautified with flowers and feathers and they can fit both the classy and modern looks.





There is something pompous about these headpieces that make us think of the sophisticated brides who usually prefer something more outstanding and eye-catchy. The following images are highly relevant for this subject and inspiring for those who are seeking for white hair fascinators and adornments. These accessories look divine and they fit perfectly the idea of a religious ceremony.





We can also notice that the style adopted for this collection is inspired by the old couture. Luxurious, unique and eye-catchy, these pieces are to fit a royal-inspired wedding planned in a more comfortable location. There is something extravagant about these pieces that can suit a formal affair, but they also look feminine and delicate and this means they are appropriate for ultra-formal weddings too.





These designs are definitely worthy to be followed or taken into consideration for a contemporary wedding! The first white headpiece features a flamboyant design fit for an extravagant look. This is a sculpted mesh adorned with a bloom atop. This feathered fascinator headband can fit bun hairstyles. Another elaborated accessory is the second horsehair flower piece.





This is satin-wrapped headband made for brides who want something playful, festive and easy to remark from afar. Want something even more sumptuous? Take a look at the third sculpted mesh headband. This dramatic piece is topped with lavish blooms and ribbon accents. We adore the fancy headband in the last picture. This one is a feather & veil fascinator fit for a voguish bride.

Side Swept Wedding Hair

Choosing a certain hair do for your wedding is a hard thing to do. The most important detail is to remember that everything has to be in accordance with your figure, your attitude and the theme of the wedding. If you wish on having an elegant event with classy decorations, fashion clothes and incredible accessories, we will recommend you the side swept dos. This sort of styling complements a lot of body and face types and will highlight long locks that shine in the most glamorous way.





Used for almost a hundred years, the side wept wedding hairstyles have been around brides for just a little. More suitable for 1940s and 1950s pin up girls, now it's the most tasteful way of drawing attention to your hot side rather than to your white cute one. The main characteristic of this do is that it has the strong ability of making a face seem rounder and more feminine. Ideal for women with a longer face figure, the side swept wedding hair will elongate the neck and soften any more harsh features. You have many variations to choose from around this main style. You can wear your hair up or let it down flowing on one shoulder.





The let down version is a more sensational one. A longer length of hair with a little bit of volume would look fabulous. You can choose to have it wavy or straighten up. The most popular choice is a lot of volume on the top, where the hair is smoother and loose waves on the bottom. In all cases you can use accessories and in contrast with the other hair styles, these accessories will pop immediately when you enter a room. If you want to look more romantic and nice, rather than like a diva, you can opt for less volume on the top and soft waves on the let down part.





If let down hair is not for you, you can improvise any type of bun to be worn with the front locks in a side swept arrangement. You can even include braiding. Starts from the front and braid to the back very close to the head; when you reached the back side of your head secure it and let it flow, but remember that volume is compulsory on the other side of your head. Lastly, you bring the remaining hair up and decorate with a few small flowers. This is the coolest fairy look for a wedding!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Hair Accessories for Beach Weddings

If you're planning on getting married on a golden sandy beach under a cloudless blue sky and warm sun then you probably aren't the type of woman who wanted a big white traditional wedding in a church with a huge white dress, train and veil. You might not even be the type to wear a wedding tiara, but prefer something more causal or low key. So what are your options for decorating your hair at your beach wedding?


If you're wearing your hair down, then a side tiara or wedding headband might be the easiest option. They're simple to wear and can easily be slipped into place without the need for a hair dresser or a friend to help you. If you're not a headband kind of girl and to be honest I don't feel like any type of headband suits me then you might want to choose something else.





A lot of brides wear their hair half up and half down which gives them plenty of options for decorating their wedding hair. The first thing that springs to mind is a wedding comb which can be worn to the side or the back of the hair, again these are pretty easy to place but you might need to have a few practice sessions just to make sure that you can slide it into your hair at the right angle and make sure it stays were it's supposed too.





If you don't fancy the weight of a bridal comb them you could always choose grips. These could be made from crystals, pearls or diamante and be as simple or as detailed as you like. They don't need to be functional, so if you've used other things to keep your hair in place you can just slide them in to your hair where you want them. After a headband these are probably the easiest bridal hair accessory to place. You can get most wedding hair grips designs on hair pins. These are the longer 2 pronged pins which hold buns and other chunky hair styles in place. If you're used to styling your hair with regular hair pins then you shouldn't have any problems using these.





Bridal hairvines are becoming more popular for beach weddings, this is because of their range of uses and the causal style. Depending on how you're planning on wearing your hairvine you may need a friend on hairdresser to style your hair properly, but if you're using a short hairvine just to highlight the parting of your hair or follow the sweep of your fringe you shouldn't have a problem securing it yourself with a few hair grips.





Of course if you want to there's nothing stopping you from wearing a wedding tiara at your beach wedding, but I find many brides prefer a more casual look.

Summer Bridal Braids

One of the greatest come backs of the year is the braided wedding hairstyle. It seems that this type of hairdo is back in trend for ceremonies and our wedding hairstylists are happy to experiment and promote their own creative ideas. Braids are now very hot and we are happy to see that more and more women are taking into consideration this style for their own big day.





The trend with graceful braids took a festive turn in 2011 and nowadays we can see lots of unique ideas in magazines and runaway shows. The delicate braids are ideal for white aisle looks and they can fit both the modern and vintage brides.





Experts in field recommend the braided hairstyle especially for bohemian brides who are planning a chic nonchalant look for the wedding day. The arrangements we're showing here are perfect for summer time affairs because they are soft, loose and natural. If you always wanted to wear something cozy and easy going on your wedding day, then this hairstyle is ideal for you.





The natural look is very trendy and it can suit outdoors celebrations or any other type of wedding planned with a green theme. However, it's not mandatory to plan an eco-friendly ceremony to adopt this beautiful style. Keep it casual and everything will look gorgeous. This hairstyle is classic yet very voguish, simple yet sophisticated, feminine yet dramatic. There are many ways in which you can make a braided hairstyle. You can adopt the standard tail braid or something more chic, fit for a modern wedding.





It's not necessary to wear all your hair in braids. The idea of incorporating the stylish braid into a wedding hairstyle is irresistible and very inspiring. The photos we're showing here are relevant for our subject and we think that you can find something appealing for your own wedding among these unique hairstyles.





Many women - of different styles or influences seem to adore the braided look: bohemian, traditional, modern, vintage and offbeat brides. Youthful, fun and festive, the braided look can rock at your wedding! The thin braids are ideal for those who want a halo around a cascading curling hairstyle. Use instead a thick braid to dominate your look and let a couple of loose pieces of hair falling from the sides for a dramatic yet nonchalant look.





Braids are romantic and they can be enhanced with a vintage jewelry or accessory. You can incorporate braids in a floral updo style and wear an intricate headpiece, in a sophisticated curling hairdo, with wrapped curls and pearl tiara, in a messy chignon, in a French twist or in a half up half down hairstyle.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Types of Budget Wedding Cakes

If you think that there is no way for you to cut the costs on your big wedding dessert, you are wrong, since there are many of budget wedding cakes types available out there to choose from. If you read this article it means that you plan to organize your wedding within a limited budget, meaning also that the number of your guests is somehow limited. As you can imagine, with a limited number of guests, say 40 or 50, the costs will be automatically reduced on everything that you plan purchasing within the preparation of your wedding day.





Since wedding costs are always measured in accordance with the number of guests, an intimate wedding celebration will come as well with lower total budget. So, under these circumstances, a budget wedding cake can be easily obtained. There are several types of these cakes to choose from; actually several types of obtaining this cake, better said. Nevertheless, let's which these types are:





First type would go for buying a two or three tiered wedding cake which is done in the simplest manner: the tiers, the filling in between and the icing. This is all that you need to order for when consulting with the local baker. Once you have ordered for it, after tasting as well the flavor used for the filling and icing (in this case it is better to go with the basic and less exotic one), you should go home and find ways to DIY decorate your budget wedding cake.





You will have to look online for various instructions on making edible cake toppers and decorative patterns, such as flowers, stars, or any other detail that seems to coordinate the best with the rest of your wedding colors or theme. The second type would be the cupcake budget wedding cake. This is the simplest and also a very interesting way of presenting your wedding cake to your guests.

This idea comes with tens of ideas of having the cupcakes decorated, not to mention the flavors that you can use with them. One great version of this cupcake wedding cake is to bake several flavors and decorate the cupcake in the color of the flavor, in this way you would know which is which by merely seeing the color of the decorative style adorning the cupcake.

butterflies in your wedding

Choosing a wedding theme should be fantastic. You can let your imagination run wild, and pick something that reflects your personality, lifestyle and venue. If you're looking for a fashion-forward wedding, butterfly-themed weddings are seriously on-trend for spring and summer 2012. They've fluttered their way onto dresses, wedding cakes, stationery, wedding favours!





A few things. One: the garden trend. We're obsessed with tea parties, garden parties, English tea parties in gardens. no blow-out garden party is complete without a few sets of wings.


It's not just gardens, either. For reasons not entirely clear to anyone, butterflies are getting downright hot here.


Butterflies are a symbol of change, growth and new beginnings, therefore making them a great option for any wedding event.


Back in the dark ages of the New Wedding, brides mostly "did" butterflies by sewing on a few white appliques here and there, and scheduling a butterfly release right after the vows.


So now, butterflies are likely to show up in boho/shabby-chic settings with lots of pastels, or a brighter, more contemporary wedding with blocks of high-energy color.





What could be more beautiful and feminine than a butterfly? Their graceful nature and pretty colors make butterflies one of the most special motifs to use for a wedding. These are some marvelous butterfly decorations which would add a touch of whimsy to any wedding.


The neat thing about using butterflies as a wedding decoration is that they are small and pretty. They can be used sparingly for one or two surprise details, or as a unifying theme throughout your wedding. A lovely place to begin is with wedding stationery which is either stamped or embossed with a butterfly in flight.


All little girls love butterflies, so if you use butterflies in only one part of your wedding, let it be the flower girl's attire. Start with butterfly motif flower girl jewelry. A dainty pendant featuring a sparkling crystal butterfly would be the ideal jewelry gift for a flower girl of any age.


Next, there is her dress. A white organza flower girl dress can be embellished by stitching on small lace appliques in the shape of butterflies. If you really want to go all out with the theme, use a flower girl dress in a solid color organza, and let your little one prance down the aisle wearing a set of beautiful butterfly wings.





Butterflies and flowers go hand in hand, so the wedding flowers would be a natural next place to decorate with butterflies. Colorful mixed bouquets would be even more special with a few butterflies on long wires tucked in between the flowers so they appear to be perched on the blossoms. Choose from silk, feather, or even enamel butterflies in an array of colors. To make a very bold statement, create a bridal bouquet entirely out of feather and silk butterflies, formed into a nosegay shape.


Rather than the standard white place cards, why not use die cut butterfly cards to graciously welcome guests to their seats at the reception? Simply pen the name of each guest onto a piece of heavy card stock in a butterfly shape, cut a slit into it, and perch it gracefully onto the rim of a wineglass at each place setting. As a great tie in, the same shaped paper could be used for the escort cards. Create a butterfly tree with the name and table numbers suspended from branches. This would be an equally lovely idea for an indoor or an outdoor reception.





The final wedding element to decorate with butterflies is the wedding cake. A scattering of the graceful winged creatures going up the tiers of the cake would be a gorgeous sweet ending to any wedding. The butterfly theme is so elegant and whimsical that it is sure to add a touch of magic to your wedding.


Have real, live butterflies or white doves released around you as you step out of the church, creating a true fairy tale effect. Your guests will never forget it! Neither will you.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

add a vintage look to your dress

If you want to have two wedding dresses it is not necessarily for you to actually buy two clothing items. You should simply embellish one of your glamorous and elegant dresses and in this way you will get to wear something really nice and beautiful. Today, we chose to teach you how to make a dress obtain a vintage look.


First of all, you should look in your wardrobe and choose a light dress, made of cotton, with a bold pattern. Vintage wedding dresses usually have a medium neckline, short sleeves or straps and a knee length (or they could be slightly above your knees). If you don't have something like that, you may buy such a gown, anyway it will be cheaper than purchasing a second wedding dress.


Then you should add a belt, either thick or thin, right on your waistline. Choose the colour of this bridal accessory, depending on the predominant color of your dress. You know that everything must match.


Apply a large flower, artificial, right where your cleavage ends or stick it to a bracelet. Use retro accessories, such as an elegant brooch. Made in the 40's / 50′s, these jewels are usually made of gold, silver or false pearls. If you want something simpler, wear only a pearl necklace, true or false, depending on budget. Choose a small bridal purse, which may be made of metal.


In order to complete your vintage outfit, apply a chic and fancy hat on your head. This will give you a mysterious and gorgeous look. Your bridal hat should be tiny, it may have feathers or it may be accessorised with pearls. As for the colour, I believe you know that it shall match with your gorgeous dress or with the other accessories. So, be fashionable and vintage, in order to be admired by everybody.





And finally, you should wear this DIY vintage dress at your wedding ceremony, because this is a more casual moment of your wedding, when it is highly recommended to go for something nice, comfy and cozy.


Put your imagination at work and make one of your dresses look vintage enough for your wedding ceremony.

Choose a Christmas Wedding Dress

Christmas is a great festival and a wedding on this day doubles the festive and pleasure. For any special event throughout a special season, Xmas wedding dresses in many cases are classy and unique. When nearly all winter season bridal gowns tend to be suitable for a festive wedding, adding an additional holiday touch could make these dresses outstanding. The Xmas bridal gown ought to be distinctive and unforgettable, and there are numerous particulars on bridal gown style which could be suitable for a Xmas dress.


• Color: Undoubtedly, white is the most popular color for a holiday wedding dress, however off-white shades are probably not as appropriate if they conflict with the gleaming white winter environment. Brides enthusiastic about colored wedding gowns frequently pick a rich ruby, burgundy, or even emerald dress instead, or a white gown might have a little bit of holiday color along with highlights in gold, green, red, silver, or ice azure.


• Fabric: The fabric of the Xmas gown ought to be warm, deluxe, and stylish. Velvet, velour, brocade, and matte silk are the most well-liked seasonal fabrics, and a lot of Xmas wedding gowns tend to be edged in faux fur or down for an additional touch.





• Skirt: Full, lush dresses are most famous with regard to Xmas wedding dresses. A-line and princess silhouettes tend to be beautiful designs for many body shapes, as well as an extra petticoat or crinoline will prove to add fullness and imitate the soft, elegant curves of snowdrifts.


• Length: Longer dresses are most favored with regard to Xmas wedding ceremonies for their warmth and style. A floor length dress is probably not the best option for walking on snowy or frozen surfaces, nevertheless, and several brides select a hi-low hem which is ankle length in the front but dives right into a stately train.


• Neckline: The neckline of a Xmas gown is usually higher and more reserved not only due to the season's freezing weather, but additionally due to the spiritual solemnity of both wedding and the climate. A bateau neck-line is a great option to highlight collarbone, or couples pick off-the-shoulder or keyhole styles for a bit of pizzazz. Halter designs and mandarin collars will also be popular.





• Sleeves: Longer sleeves are always popular during colder months, and a long-sleeved bridal gown is a good choice for a Xmas celebration. For wedding brides who would like to uncover a little pores and skin, 3/ 4 sleeves are appropriate or bell sleeves might be an intimate option.


• Train: An extended train is a stylish and classy attribute of a wedding gown, and longer trains are usually well-liked on Xmas gowns to go with the formality of the period. Make sure the train could move safely, therefore it will not pull through snow as well as slush.


• Decorations: Adornments on Xmas gowns can differ. Crystal or rhinestone beaded embellishments tend to be well-liked and give the dress an icy glitters, while gentle pearl accents really are a more subtle as well as elegant choice. Beading in snowflake or even starburst designs is especially appropriate. If you want to give everybody a surprise, think about feather decoration such as peacock tail which gives you colorful fantasy.