WEDDING SPARKLERS

Adding sparklers to your most special moments can make the photos stand out in your scrapbook. Classic moments like the first kiss or first dance are beautifully enhanced with your guests using wedding sparklers in the background. You can even use sparklers to write words or shapes in the air such as your wedding date, the word “love”, or hearts. - See more at: http://weddingdaysparklers.com/#sthash.iCQ0FFsU.dpuf

Adding sparklers to your most special moments can make the photos stand out in your scrapbook. Classic moments like the first kiss or first dance are beautifully enhanced with your guests using wedding sparklers in the background. You can even use sparklers to write words or shapes in the air such as your wedding date, the word “love”, or hearts. - See more at: http://weddingdaysparklers.com/#sthash.iCQ0FFsU.dpuf

Adding sparklers to your most special moments can make the photos stand out in your scrapbook. Classic moments like the first kiss or first dance are beautifully enhanced with your guests using wedding sparklers in the background. You can even use sparklers to write words or shapes in the air such as your wedding date, the word “love”, or hearts. - See more at: http://weddingdaysparklers.com/#sthash.iCQ0FFsU.dpuf

 Wedding sparklers are a wonderful way to make your wedding sparkle! There are many great uses for wedding sparklers, but the most popular way is to replace the traditional birdseed (which people substitute with rice) that is thrown in as the newlyweds make their hasty exit.

 The wedding sparklers add a very dramatic effect, and it really comes through nicely in the pictures. Additionally, many couples mix their wedding sparklers in with the flowers of their centerpieces so that the sparklers become a decoration as well. This is a great way to save some budget for other parts of your wedding while at the same time giving your guests something really enjoyable within an arm’s reach.

Adding sparklers to your most special moments can make the photos stand out in your scrapbook. Classic moments like the first kiss or first dance are beautifully enhanced with your guests using wedding sparklers in the background. You can even use sparklers to write words or shapes in the air such as your wedding date, the word “love”, or hearts. 

Adding sparklers to your most special moments can make the photos stand out in your scrapbook. Classic moments like the first kiss or first dance are beautifully enhanced with your guests using wedding sparklers in the background. You can even use sparklers to write words or shapes in the air such as your wedding date, the word “love”, or hearts. - See more at: http://weddingdaysparklers.com/#sthash.iCQ0FFsU.dpuf

Whether you’re planning a wedding for 20 people or 200 people, wedding sparklers are one of the cheapest ways to give your guests a great experience.

Adding sparklers to your most special moments can make the photos stand out in your scrapbook. Classic moments like the first kiss or first dance are beautifully enhanced with your guests using wedding sparklers in the background. You can even use sparklers to write words or shapes in the air such as your wedding date, the word “love”, or hearts. - See more at: http://weddingdaysparklers.com/#sthash.iCQ0FFsU.dpuf

Adding sparklers to your most special moments can make the photos stand out in your scrapbook. Classic moments like the first kiss or first dance are beautifully enhanced with your guests using wedding sparklers in the background. You can even use sparklers to write words or shapes in the air such as your wedding date, the word “love”, or hearts. - See more at: http://weddingdaysparklers.com/#sthash.iCQ0FFsU.dpuf

THINGS NO ONE WILL TELL YOU AS A BRIDE

Wedding dresses are very hot. Not in that sexy way but the hot I refer to is temperature hot. To make it bulky, lots of fabric is used and this means that you'll be much warmer than you normally are. Silk, taffeta and lace are fabrics that retain body heat.  Other than just feeling warm, it can lead to excessive sweating between your legs which can lead to painful chaffing.

This is not the way you are going to want to start your honeymoon! The secret someone shared with me is to use a light coating of baby powder to cover your inner thighs BEFORE putting on your gown. This is key. You don't want to try doing this after the gown is on. Better than baby powder is antiperspirant, body glide or anti chaffing gel, whatever product is easily available to you.

Stay hydrated.  This goes hand in hand with the wedding dresses are hot point.  It’s a tricky situation. The lack of drinking fluids in combination with the very hot dresses, can quickly lead to finding yourself extremely dehydrated.  Along with all the activity of the day, this can lead brides to pass out.  So in the end, ask yourself, which is more embarrassing, having to use the rest rooms a few times with your wonderful bridesmaids assisting you, or passing out at your own wedding.  I’m guessing the latter.  To avoid this problem try to remember to drink a fair amount of water while you are getting ready in the morning and during the reception. 

Consult your photographer when creating your schedule for the day. To get all the shots you want, enough time needs to be allotted for set up.  Certain shots will only work at certain times of the day.  This is all helpful information your photographer can provide you if you talk to them in advance.

Tone your arms and back.  Just about every bride I know tries to get into better shape before her wedding so she can look her best on her big day.  Unfortunately most of us don’t have tons of time to hit the gym so it’s important to know where you are going the get the most bang for your limited exercise time buck.  Most wedding dresses combined with good shape-wear hide our least favorite parts of our bodies, but they do put our arms and back on display. Work out videos to tone these areas are easily available on you tube.

Bring a bridal emergency kit with you.  On the day of your wedding, you want everything to go right.  Inevitably though, something goes awry.  That’s why you should bring a bridal first aid kit with you that has everything and anything you could possibly need on your wedding day. Here's a sample kit I got on pinterest.

 

Look at each other during your ceremony, NOT your officiant: Couples almost always make this mistake.  Remember you are marrying each other, NOT your officiant. So when you say your vows, you should look lovingly at each other instead of awkwardly mouthing them to the officiant. 

Look at each other as you recess out: To be sure to get a romantic shot as you leave your wedding ceremony as newlyweds be sure to remember to look at each other!!

Read helpful blogs: If you found this post helpful email the link to your friends when they get engaged or if they are bridesmaids in a wedding.

LUPITA'S STYLE

Lupita looked amazing with a bright purple lip. Purple is my absolute favorite color for any day and it comes in a variety of shades to choose from.

Her makeup was done by Nick Barose using Lancome products. Opt for MAC, black opal, sleek, mary kay or LA colors brands more locally available to get the same look.

Her makeup was flawless against her green, custom Gucci dress. On Instagram, she said her hair was inspired by “Uganda’s women.” It was styled by Vernon François.

Maybe we should go through Uganda's look books for more inspired choices...

NAIL POLISH TIPS

First and foremost, sheer pink nails are timeless and never go out of style.  Pale colors flatter. Other shades include blues and greens (pale), pale peach and beige. I recommend two or three coats. I love how pure and low-key these shades are. 

The darker your skin tone, the wider variety of colors you can wear, which means playtime for you. For a bold nail look, try a fun metallic nail polish. Metallic colors add beautiful contrast to deeper skin tones.

 

I love neon on most skin tones, but on darker skin tones it's eye-catching and fun. Nude nail polish much like nude lipstick can be tricky territory when it comes to any skin tone. Try making it more opaque, to give the color more life and depth.

 

MAKE UP TIPS

Plastic spoon: Use a plastic spoon to easily apply mascara on your bottom lashes without getting any on the skin under your eyes. It also helps you to accomplish a much thicker coat.

Blush For Your Face Type: The way you apply your blush can accentuate your best features and also soften those that are perhaps too prominent.



Eye Highlights: Your lighter colors (whites, creams, and pearls) should be applied in the inner corners, the middle of the eye, and just under your brow bone. Apply your lightest colors first, and then move on to your darker shades.

Lipstick Ready: Use a baby toothbrush to exfoliate your lips. To really get the job done, you can make a homemade lip exfoliate with sugar and coconut oil, or easier but not as effective, cover your lips in lip balm or petroleum jelly before scrubbing.

Make Eyes Appear Bigger: If you don’t already own a white pencil, invest in one now just for this simple trick! Instead of lining your water line with dark eyeliner, use a white pencil to create the illusion of a bigger eye.



Make It Last: After your lipstick is applied, hold a tissue over your lips and apply powder over the tissue. This creates a matte look that lasts much longer.