The Wedding Guide

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Your online magazine for wedding tips,inspirations and suppliers around South Africa.

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Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and it is important that you take the time to choose your makeup artist for the day.

IfIf you don't like your wedding make up it could mean that you also don't like your photographs because you don't look like you in them. A makeup artist will have ideas for your makeup along with what shows up better on camera so that it is noticed but if you don't like it then you shouldn't wear it.

AA trial is the perfect way to test your wedding makeup and to ensure that you do like it so that you don't need to waste time on the morning of your wedding trying to perfect your makeup. You can try out a number of different styles of makeup so as to discover the right one for your wedding day. You may originally think you want one style of make up only to see it completed and not like it, a trial is the perfect timetime to suggest any changes and to make them. It is important that your makeup artists knows what they are doing on the morning of the wedding so that they can do it in as short a time as possible but to also produce the high quality finish and long lasting make up you desire.

If you are having a themed wedding then you may already have ideas for your wedding makeup which you can relay to your makeup artist and they will do everything they can to create it for you. It is important to have a makeup trial so that you can pick and choose to create a look which you love and which suits you very well.

IfIf you don't have a trial for your wedding makeup you will find that you are low on time to be able to change your mind as to the makeup your artist has done for you. Your wedding day is not the time to have a makeup artist turn up to do your makeup without having met them before. Most wedding makeup artists will request that a trial takes place so that you can choose your make up then, so that they can knowknow exactly what they are doing on the morning of the wedding.

Many makeup artists are also hairdressers and so you could have one person to do one of the important jobs for your wedding, making you look beautiful so that no one can take their eyes off you. They will be able to ensure that your makeup and hair complement each other and that you look perfect on the day of your wedding without needing to worry about interrupting someone else's hard work and time.work and time.

On the morning of your wedding you only have a limited amount of time and so it is important that you have everything together and that everyone knows exactly what they're doing. Your wedding makeup artist needs to the style of makeup they are doing, your hairdressers needs to know the hairstyle they're doing, your photographer needs to know the style of photos you want and any family and friendsfriends need to know what they can do to ensure that the morning runs smoothly.

You are only planning to have your wedding day once and so it is important that you really love everything from the person you are marrying down to your make up, this is why so much time and care needs to be taken in preparing for your special day. You need to make it special for you!

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1. Check with Friends and FamilyIf friends and relatives have recently married and you like the pictures that were taken, ask for the name and phone number of the photographer. Ask for an honest opinion of their experience. If they recommend that company or photographer, make a note to give them a call.

2. Review Photograph Collections2. Review Photograph CollectionsCostCost limits the number of choices friends and relatives purchase after the wedding. While it is valuable to look through those pictures to get an idea of different photography ideas, it is also important to look at as many different shots as possible. Whether a wedding is held indoors or outdoors, the lighting varies from area to area. Since this is a one-time opportunity for the ideal shots of thethe day, you want to be certain the photographer knows how to adjust for a variety of conditions.

3. Get Acquainted with the PhotographerWedding centers and consultants frequently have agreements with a certain photographer or portrait studio to cover pictures at their events. Before you sign a bundle agreement, verify you can make your own choice of the person doing your wedding photography.

RatherRather than hiring someone through a website or over the phone, set up a meeting before making an agreement. Request that the photographer bring several albums of wedding collections that reflect different scenery and lighting. Verify the cost and availability, but let the person explain why he or she is best for the job. If the fit is not right, let them go.

4. Confirm Costs and DatesTheThe photographer should bring a contract to the meeting. Things that should be written in are the conditions of the agreements, such as how much time is included in the fee and what it includes. Regardless of how well organized an event is, delays can happen. The last thing you want is the person shooting the memory of your special day leaving in the middle of the ceremony because of another obligation.

RequestRequest a copy of the fees and what is included. Discuss payment arrangements and to whom the check should be made. It is always better to think about a decision like this for a day or two. Compare prices between businesses to which you have spoken.

5. Confirming the Wedding PhotographerOneOne final step before signing the contract is finding out who will be your wedding photographer. Several scenarios include an assistant learning the ins and outs of wedding scenes or a backup photographer used in the event of an emergency, such as traffic delays. Ask to meet them, as well, and for an opportunity to review their photographic ability.

ConfirmConfirm there is no additional charge if the assistant or replacement covers the pictures. Tell them the definite shots you want, including friends and relatives who seldom are able to attend special events. Ask them about their ideas, and think about how the ideas they describe will fit into your vision. There is a lot of stress in every part of the wedding. Knowing that you and the wedding photographer are on the same page is one less thing to worry about.are on the same page is one less thing to worry about.

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Five Ways a Wedding Photographer Makes Your Ceremony Special

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Create A List of Desired ShotsOne of the best ways to ensure that your wedding photography goes to plan is to get organised. Create a detailed list, with all your desired shots for the photographer to keep with them during the event.

Be sure that you get shots of the following:TheThe big moments - The big, obvious moments need to be taken care of - the bride arriving, the vows, the kiss and the cutting of the cake are must haves in the photo album.V.I.Ps - Remember to get shots of the guests as well as the bride and groom: such as the parents, grandparents, siblings, best man and bridesmaids.

SmallSmall details - Some moments that can be easily forgotten can often be the most poignant. Remember to get shots of table settings, the flowers, the rings and the bride, groom and venue during the set up and whilst getting ready before the ceremony.

Visit the venue before the day

Be sure to visit the venue when it’s empty and take a look at areas you could get some great, unique shots from. If there are any vantage points or unusual areas be sure to make a note of them so the photographer can get the shots you want. Taking advantage of the natural beauty of an area is a big part of what photography is all about. If you chose a venue for the aesthetics of the architecture, decoration or surroundings,surroundings, it makes sense to get shots of why you chose the venue in the first place.

Leave Mistakes In!Before digital photography, one of the great joys of getting a film developed was the anticipation of the unexpected. Often, candid shots of people caught unaware are the most revealing, but nowadays people tend to press the delete button if they see a photo that is not showing them in their best light. But this type of picture can be a real asset to a photo album.

How to Ensure you get the Perfect Wedding Photos

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Your wedding photographer can either make or break or day, so be sure you choose one that not only takes fabulous photos, but listens to what you want. When planning your big day, be sure to factor in time for pictures both before and after the actual ceremony.

AA typical wedding day photo schedule would look something like this: Pictures should start about one and a half to two hours before bride is leaving for the wedding. Your photographer should be taking lots of candid shots during this time. Some examples would be, the dress hanging by itself, both front and back, the jewellery, the shoes, the bride getting finishing touches done, pictures of thethe attendants helping or getting ready themselves. There should be some time set aside for the bride to get some more posed pictures with her wedding party, and her family and other important people who may be helping out. If there are children involved its important to get good shots of them early. More often than not, by later in the day, they have had enough of pictures and wont cooperate as well.as well.

If there is a second photographer involved he/she should be doing the same type of shots with the groom and his groomsmen. If the wedding is more traditional (bride and groom wait to see each other at the alter) than the rest of the group photos should be taken after the ceremony. I like to have at least 30 minutes to an hour in the church after the ceremony to get some formal pictures. This could vary dependingdepending on how big your wedding party and families are. Its nice to get the family pictures done first, so they can go and enjoy the cocktail party or have some time to relax before the reception if there is a longer break.

If the reception is immediately following the wedding, your photographer should keep things moving along. Don’t get bogged down waiting for any one person (except for the bride and groom) There is usually plenty of time during the reception to get some more group/family shots. If there is lots of time between the wedding and reception, your photographer can move at a more relaxed pace. If the weatherweather is bad or the reception starts immediately, your photographer should find some more creative looks inside the church. Maybe from the balcony or in front of some stained glass.

Now that the church is done, its time to move on to the second location.If pressed for time, finding a spot that has multiple looks in a small area is key. Maybe a park that has

Wedding Pictures, How to plan your day?

I like the bride and groom to pick locations that are special to them.

IfIf pressed for time, finding a spot that has multiple looks in a small area is key. Maybe a park that has some grassy areas and also a lake. Its important to pick a location that has some shade. Those hot summer days can be brutal for a wedding party in tuxes and gowns. I encourage my couples to bring snacks and beverages for the pictures. Keeps everyone hydrated and happy and they will last a little longer.little longer.

After the formal shots are finished, its time to party. Its important to have your photographer get close up shots of all the details that you have spent so much time working on. The cake, the place cards, gift table, center pieces, the head table, the overall view of the room when its empty. These are great shots to have because chances are, you wont get a chance to really appreciate them on your weddingwedding day. Candid shots are great to get at the reception, because everyone is starting to loosen up and have some fun. There are a few shots that your photographer should not miss, such as, introductions, first dances, cake cutting and any toasts that are made.

Your photographer should be able to work with any time frame that you give them, but keep in mind you might enjoy the whole process more if there is a little time to relax and have some fun with the pictures. Your wedding should be a fabulous memory, so choosing a photographer that can help you capture those special moments is important. It’s just as important to choose a photographer that interacts wellwell with you and your family and friends. Happy people make for great photos!!

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When speaking of choosing proper wedding stationery ,various so called specialists may start to speak volubly. While when it is our own turn to pick wedding cards, we will find it quite difficult to put those written experiences into practice. For modern people, the most popular style may be the traditional style and the modern one. When various brides face with those options, they may easily to fall into dilemma.dilemma. Today I want to talk about the choice between modern and traditional wedding invitations. I will do my best to avoid boring preaching ,furthermore , I will also want to interact with my dear readers in order to come to terms with the issue.Before you undertake the preparation job, one of the most knotty problems you should take into consideration is what kind of ambience you would like for the big day. A classical solemn royalty event or a modern agile party? The difference lies in for a traditional event, you should pay great attention to the custom and you should follow various rules, however , for a modern event ,the wedding ceremonyceremony may not be as cockamamie as the traditional event. The atmosphere is rather comfortable and you can enjoy full freedom.

Another thing you should consider is would you like to add some unique elements to your wedding invitation. You know, the traditional style is famous for its classic form so that the wedding invitation will hardly make any mistakes. But the disadvantage is quite obvious as well because the traditional cards are quite inflexible. But for modern ones, you can achieve the uniqueness quite easily because no

matter in the aspect of color scheme or in the terms of design, the modern wedding invitation features more creation .Essentially ,the innovation will lead to a quite a publicized visual effect. That will surely bring a hit to your nerves.

OkayOkay ,after you have thought of those two problems, you can go on with the process. The traditional wedding cards are usually quite simple .Typically, they are single-sided, that means they will not feature such structure as a greeting card. Your Personalized information will be printed on the cover of the wedding card which will leave a straightforward impression on the invitees. While for modernmodern wedding invitations, as the development of printing technology and crafting techniques, they may be quite dazzling. Compared with the traditional flat cards, there are folded, pocket fold and three fold styles available. To the crafting ,bronzing, embossing and pressing and lazy cut will make those designs more brilliant. In general , traditional wedding cards are more proficient in creating a classicclassic and sophisticated touch, so the designer prefers to use cream ,ivory and colors like those in their design.

Ideas For Modern and Traditional Wedding Invitations

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Get Marriage Ceremony Invite WordingMany new couples wish to break clear of tradition to create

their wedding and reception a bit bit more distinctive, as long as essentially the most relevant data is upon them.

If you are wanting to keep in tradition, or even to alter this slightly, they may be many Wedding Invitation Wording guidelines and also sites online that will help you to choose what you would like on the invite.

TheThe most important problem will be the phrasing in case a bride's mothers and fathers have split up, as generally it is their name at the top of the invitation, that are requesting the wedding guests to come for the celebration. And obviously, the groom might wish to have their own mothers and fathers named as well. Couples might elect to have each names of the bride's parents upon the actual invitation,invitation, or all of the parents should they want. However if this can be a lot, they're able to usually opt to get their own names welcoming people to their personal wedding ceremony.

When this has been determined, obviously the remainder is fairly simple to deal with, so long as it includes the actual time and date of your wedding, where it is to be held, plus ensuring the complete specifics of the wedding venue are detailed too.

AdditionallyAdditionally it is crucial to make certain you include a RSVP address for individuals to get back to the person's who're hosting the wedding. Some individuals favor to place in RSVP cards, along with stamped envelopes, however this may be fairly costly. For people that are generally participating in the wedding breakfast and there is a selection of meals, it's essential to incorporate a tick checklistchecklist of the items they would really like to eat. Make certain you actually let your friends and family know when these have to be sent back in time for you to give them to your caterers and also wedding planners to establish the seating plans and exactly where every person is sitting. You do not want to order not enough sufficient meals for everyone, or order an excessive amount of meals, should somesome people not be able to make it due to other commitments.

The actual wordings on wedding invites are more or less exactly the same the world over, including on Wedding Invitation. The only difference will probably be the custom of colours as well as what appears around the front of your

It is always best to get different suggestions with the wordings that can be applied, you can have a look on-line at several templates, chat with your wedding organiser or perhaps the folks in the wedding stationary shop. You are able to also find that you will be able to download distinct samples through the web as well, this way you are able to show other folks and acquire their own opinion and also possesspossess a guide to go on as to how you'd like your own personal invites worded.

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Your wedding is probably the most important day in your life. You want everything to be perfect. That is why finding the perfect venue is the most significant aspect to planning your wedding. It is an exciting part of wedding planning, but choosing a great venue is also one of the things that take a considerable amount of time. You need to consider many things before deciding on which location to choose. First, youyou need to locate the wedding venues available in your area, you need to check the place if it is available on your wedding date and you need to visit the venue. Before choosing a venue you need to consider the following:

1.) What kind of ceremony you will be having. You need to decide where you want to get married. If you are planning to have a church wedding you need to find a venue within a reasonable distance from the church where you plan to get married. If you are planning on having the ceremony at the venue where your reception will be then you will have to check with the management if they would allow this kind of setset up. You also need to check if they are allowed under their licensing rules to have such ceremonies performed on their venue.

2.) The number of guests you plan on inviting. This is important because you need to choose a location that can comfortably hold all your guests. You need to check the venue’s maximum dining capacity. You want your guests to be able to enjoy themselves and sit comfortably during the ceremony and the reception.

3.)3.) You need to consider the location. If it is an out of town wedding or in a remote location where your guests will be flying in from different parts of the country, you need to make certain arrangements to make sure they do not get lost.

4.)4.) Check if the venue has an in-house planner. This can make your wedding planning easier. They may be able to recommend good suppliers and they are the ones who know what works best with the venue’s layout.

5.)5.) You also need to check if the venue has an in-house caterer or if you need to hire caterers. You need to be able to find a caterer that is familiar with the site. You also need to check with the management if there are added costs for the catering tents or equipment.

6.)6.) Check the venues amenities like parking, toilets, access

and even their staff. Check if there is parking at the location since you need to inform your guests if the parking happens to be restricted so they will know in advance if they need to book their own cab. If parking is restricted it is advisable that you should provide transport for your guests. You will also need to check if they have enough staff that can attend to your guests. There should be proper guests to waiter ratio and also check their toilets. Ask if the guests to waiter ratio and also check their toilets. Ask if the toilets are going to be serviced regularly during the time you are renting the venue.

7.) Lastly, make sure you ask what you can and cannot do at the wedding venue. There may be activities that they do not allow or that they charge extra for. You do not want to be stuck paying for a very expensive bill that you would have otherwise avoided had you asked the necessary questions.

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Autumn Wedding DecorationsWhenWhen designing the décor for your fall wedding, you can create an atmosphere reminiscent of the harvest season by using available items from nature. For a very casual and rustic wedding feel that would be great for an event on a farm, try covering hay bales with fabric for seating. Orange paper lanterns throughout the reception can give a nice glow in the evening whether the wedding is indoors or outdoors.outdoors. For the actual ceremony decorations, you can also attach grapevines, wheat and dried corn to the chairs and bridal arch.

Food & Cake Inspired by the SeasonFall is associated with comfort food, the smell of hot apple cider, and pumpkin pies - all of which can be incorporated into the meal served at your reception. Have a hot drinks station where the guests can sip on a cup of cider or hot chocolate. Serve food buffet style and include traditional down-home cooking, such as casseroles, a hot potato station, or those foods typically found at a pot luck dinner. AnotherAnother great idea is to have a barbecue by enlisting the help of a few friends to cook up ribs, burgers and sausages with a delicious barbecue sauce.

The cake is the show stopper for many weddings and a fall inspired wedding cake is no exception. Choose chocolate, spice, or carrot as the flavor of the cake and decorate it with edible leaves. Place silk leaves, gourds, apples or small pumpkins around the cake display table to add a delightful finishing touch.

Fall Inspired Wedding FavorsThereThere are hundreds of options to choose from when deciding on the wedding favors. Purchase several varieties of seed packets and tie a piece of twine in a bow shape, attach to the seed packet and place one at each place setting. You can do this with forced bulbs as well by placing a few in a small burlap bag with a ribbon and tag attaché.ForFor fall inspired food favors, there are some great teas, cider and hot chocolate mixes that can be monogrammed or placed in colorful favor bags. Guests can then have a soothing hot drink the morning after your party while they rehash all the fun of the previous day.

Easy Ideas for Nature Inspired Fall Weddings

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Wedding FavorsA wedding is the place everyone knows how you treat your guests. As a good host, you must ensure you have planned pleasing wedding favors for your guests. Wedding favors are generally given at the end of the wedding reception, as a sign of thanks to all the guests’ auspicious presence. Wedding favors are small tokens of your love and appreciation for their attendance. This favor needs not be a lavishlavish gift; it can be a normal article. However, you must make sure that your guests know that you have given much time and thought to the gifts that they accept on the wedding day.

There are many ways to make your guests feel individually special. You can go for personalizing simple articles like pens. Pen is a practical item that can be used in everyday life. This is a lovely way for both parties to remember the wedding. Classic symbols like wedding cakes, dancing couple, hearts or bride and bridegroom can be embossed. These pens do not cost too much. They also make sensible gifts.gifts.

To add elegance to your wedding arrangements, you can opt for place card holders. These place card holders assist your guests to find their seats in the wedding seating arrangements. The card holders can be customized with a choice of symbols like butterfly, moon, sun, flowers, glitter, seashell, hearts, swirls, and autumn leaf fall. The cost of these place card holders depends on the style and the quantity you choose.quantity you choose.

One more way to make your wedding day a memorable day is to choose accessories de vin. Wines and liquors have become the emblems of celebration. Whenever there is the flow of drinks, provide your guests with shot glasses or cork

openers. If you can personalize them with the wedding couple’s names or pictures, all the more better. These articles are found to be keepsakes for the fun and joy they share on the wedding day.

ForFor a practical wedding favor, you can choose to place a set of coasters on the guests’ tables too. The coasters can be chosen according to the theme of the wedding. Your guests can begin using them right from the wedding dining course. If you opt for picture holding coaster over plain ones, the effect would be pleasant.

TheThe best way to make your wedding favor an everlasting memory is to summon the luxury of various fragrances. For a wedding favor you can gift anything from soaps, lotions, homemade potpourri, fragrance candles etc. They make lovely additions to your guests’ homes. Each time they experience the lingering fragrance, the scents act as a signature of your wedding day. You can make a tiny basket with such several small articles.with such several small articles.

If you can stretch your budget, there is one more way to see your guests away with a lovely forget-me-not gift. You can personalize t-shirts or coffee mugs with the bride and bridegroom’s names. Coffee mugs with the couples’ pictures would obviously set off as wonderful wedding favors. Though t-shirts with pictures cannot be worn everywhere, personalized coffee mugs are useful gifts.

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If you have a wedding planned any time soon, you undoubtedly have begun to consider what to choose for the wedding reception music. There is much more involved to having great wedding reception songs than simply choosing the best tunes. You are going to have to find the correct people to provide the music, you will needneed to choose a mood and theme for your wedding, and you must have specific songs for special traditional events. Your nuptials and reception should be one of the biggest days of your life, and there is so much to consider when planning this memorable day. The following are some things to assist you when it comes to choosing your wedding song selection.choosing your wedding song selection.

Who Will Provide The Music?While choosing your wedding songs, you will need to decide who you want to provide the music. You could have a singer, a band, a pianist, or even a string quartet. Or are you going to have a DJ that will have a much larger song list than the live performers? Remember, a wedding dj may have all the songs you need, but a live performance can be much more personal. You will also need to decide what you considerconsider to be affordable rates and the style of music you desire. All of these options should assist you when making your choice for the ceremony music. Of course you could also employ multiple music providers for the event. You could have live musicians as well as a mobile dj.

Decide on Your ThemeYou may already have music ideas or a general theme in mind for your wedding dancing and ceremony music and you will want to be sure to find the music that will match that theme. Remember, the music you choose has the ability to set the tone for your event, so try to be conscious of what feelings you wish to evoke, and choose wedding music that is appropriate. Also, since nobody wants to have weddingwedding ceremony music that they can't stand, be sure to specify the exact style of songs you want to the band or DJ.

Making The Grandest EntranceWhen the happy couple and bridal party enter the reception venue, one of the best ideas is to create a grand entrance that will be memorable for a long time. You will definitely want to find the perfect song that will set a fun atmosphere and turn everyone's attention to the new husband and wife as they arrive.

WhetherWhether you are picking the decor or the wedding

Get creative here and find a song that represents both of you as a couple.

Specialty and Traditional SongsWhetherWhether you are picking the decor or the wedding reception program, you are thinking of the mood or style you would like to be presented on your wedding day. It is the same with the songs. There will be many special songs that you will wish to consider for the special events and different traditions at your wedding reception. When choosing popular wedding music, be sure to include songs thatthat are appropriate for these traditional events. You will need songs selected for the bridal party and bride and groom's entrance, the first dance wedding songs, father and daughter dance, the garter and flower bouquet toss, and the last dance. Make these events more personal for everyone involved by selecting popular wedding songs.

You certainly have a lot to consider when planning your wedding ceremony and reception, from the gown, to the caterer, and even the wedding reception program. Your best bet is to keep things simple and pick songs that you and your significant other like and at the same time you feel your guests will enjoy. Go with your gut, and remember that your feelings are the most important to consider here. SoSo keep these suggestions in mind when choosing your wedding reception music and you will be sure to have a perfect day.

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Every woman aspires to have perfect skin that is radiant and smooth. A beauty regimen for women should be tailor-made according to the skin type and age. One of the most important things to remember while following a daily beauty regimen is that you should take care of your entire body and not just your face. Every bride looks gorgeous on the day of her wedding. It is generally a foregone conclusion.conclusion. But, it does take months of getting ready for the D-day.Your face is going to glow on your wedding day, that's a given. However, there are certain things that even a bride needs to take care of so that the said glow remains on the face until the very end of the day. First of all, stop exposing your facial skin to harsh sunrays and pollution. Use a scarf to protect your face, or if you're not accustomed to wearing scarves, cover your face when you're in a polluted area with a a soft handkerchief at the very least. Use good face packs, facial scrubs, under eye creams to smoothen out possible wrinkles, moisturizer, and a good sunscreen. If you've been using one that suits your skin, but want to switch to another, try it out much in advance. Don't do it two weeks before the wedding. Also, don't ignore your lips. Moisturize them with petroleum jelly or any other appropriate balm thatthat you use to prevent them from chapping or drying, especially if yours is a winter wedding.

Most women are so fixated with taking care of their face that they forget about extending the same care to their arms and hands. Callused hands, rough and dark elbows along with dark spots from sun exposure, etc. are some of the problems that most women face.

“Every woman aspires to have perfect skin that is radiant and smooth.”

To prevent these, you need to use an exfoliating shower gel everyday along with a deeply hydrating moisturizer or body lotion. Your arms and hands are prone to sun tan and pigmentation, so choose a moisturizer that has SPF in it. To avoid any embarrassment while going shoe shopping and for overall beauty, you need to keep your legs and feet smooth and soft. Apply a hydrating body lotion daily after a showershower and at night apply a moisturizing foot cream. If you wear open toed sandals, then applying a sunscreen to your feet is a must as it will prevent unsightly tan lines to form on your pretty feet. You have to be in stunning shape on your big day. So, if you need to lose or put on a few pounds, then fix a goal weight and begin working towards achieving it, at least 4 months prior to the wedding. Four months is a decentdecent enough period, and does not require you to go on a crash diet. So, eat right, and exercise enough so that you can reach your target weight and then maintain it, at least till your wedding day.

Remember to always get a good night's sleep before your wedding, as you want to be completely relaxed on the d-day. On your wedding day, it is important that you eat well and stay away from any caffeine based drinks.Give yourself enough time before the ceremony so that your hairstylist and your makeup artist can work their wonder.Remember that this is your day and no one is more important.important. Just relax and enjoy the day as nothing will make you look more beautiful.A style created correctly will not only look fabulous with your prom and wedding dresses, but it will also be durable.

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About Pure Romance

PurePure Romance started with a dream. Pure Romance Founder and Chairwomen, Patty Brisben, wanted to live life on her terms, to make full-time pay working part-time hours, and to spend more time with her family. Taking the big leap, she started Pure Romance from her suburban home as a single mom, raising four children. The risk paid off. She not only made her dream a reality, but now shares that opportunity with women everywhere.that opportunity with women everywhere.

At Pure Romance, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it. To us, it’s never been about the sale of a product. It’s much bigger than that. Our mission has always been to empower women. Through FREE In-Home parties for women we give a safe environment to learn about sexual health and to give women permission to know their body, strengthen relationships with their partners, and to encourage open communicationcommunication with their healthcare providers. It’s these experiences that have made Pure Romance not just a company, but a movement.

Book your unforgettable bridal shower with Pure Romance by Charmaine to ensure you receive the latest tips and tricks to keep your romance alive long after the honeymoon!

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