Category: Wedding Tips

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Most Popular Bridesmaid Trends

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Choosing your bridesmaids is important when planning your wedding and there are always trends that have been set in place by other women who are getting married this time of year. Whether you have a handful of women who will be sharing the stage with you or a dozen, you want your special day to be filled with the people that you love and who have brought joy to your life.

Asking for their Devotion

One of the biggest trends that are currently being found in the wedding industry is the exact way that women are requesting their friends to be their bridesmaid or maid of honor. Coming up with fun ways to ‘pop the question’ can add some excitement and laughs to your wedding planning. Don’t be afraid to be creative when you are planning your wedding; you might just find that some of the stress is eliminated when you add a little fun to the process as well.

Choosing the Dress

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Another trend that is on the rise comes in the way of the bridesmaid dresses themselves. For starters, many designers are now designing dresses that have a shorter hemline. While traditionally, bridesmaid dresses were designed as long flowing dresses, designers are now starting to go with shorter, flirty versions. This can be a benefit because your girls are more likely to wear them again in the future.

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Color is also something that has changed about bridesmaid dresses. Instead of the soft colors of the past, you can now find brightly colored versions that are a little more exciting than the traditional colors that we are accustomed to. When you are choosing your wedding colors, you can now be brave enough to choose your favorite color, regardless of how bright or non-traditional it might be.

Planning the Party

When it comes to your bridesmaids planning you bachelorette party, a new trend is combining the bachelor and bachelorette party into one huge event. Rather than splitting out the two parties, many couples are now choosing to plan them together.

One fun thing that many bridal parties have started doing when it comes to the parties is to start out on a separate venture and finding their way to a joint location by the end of the night. This can be a fun way to celebrate the pending union together while still having some alone time with your best friends.

Conclusion

Your bridesmaids are some of the most important members of the wedding party. They are likely to be the people you feel the closest to and will be there to help you through all the milestones of getting ready for your big day.

There are many roles that your bridesmaids play and it pays to have a fun time when experiencing new things with them. Whether you are choosing your wedding gown or spending time together at your bridal party, you are sure to have a blast as you prepare and celebrate your big day. By trying out some of the trends that are currently popular, you will be able to enjoy the time you spend with them even more.

Best for Bride

Best for Bride offers a wide range of bridesmaid gowns and gifts that can help make the special members of your wedding party feel loved and appreciated. From choosing the dresses to finding the perfect pair of shoes, you will be able to find everything that you need at one of the four Best for Bride locations.

 

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From Disaster to Dream: Why Hiring the Right Makeup Artist is Crucial – A True Story

Please Note: The following has been written by a guest blogger.

A makeup artist may be one of the last things that a bride thinks of, but it’s no less important a choice than a hairstylist or even a florist. It takes research to find the artist that will be the right fit for you and who will make you look exactly how you want to look and not caked in makeup. Another important thing to consider is a trial – during the trial, your makeup artist can look at photos of what kind of makeup you are looking for and will do an application. From there you can judge how you’d like to change the look, or if you like it how it is. Also, you may discover you have sensitivities to some products that you didn’t know you had.

I cannot stress the importance of a trial enough. Why? Because I didn’t have one for my wedding, it left me in tears on the most important day of my life, and I would never want another bride to go through the same thing.

Back then I didn’t know what I know now. No one told me that I needed a makeup trial and I would never have even thought of it. This was before the mobile makeup for brides became so popular, and also before I had even given any kind of thought to becoming a certified makeup artist (that came a couple years later).

Don't let this be you on your wedding day.
Don’t let this be you on your wedding day.

When the hairstylist and makeup artist showed up at my home, the first thing I noticed was the disorganized way the makeup artist was transporting her materials. In her small train case, it was clear eyeshadows had been broken and not cleaned up. She proceeded with my makeup application and I found out then I was very sensitive to foundation formulas. So sensitive that I had an allergic reaction. In fact, the makeup was so bad, I looked like a raccoon with black lining my eyes and spread across my eyelids, despite asking for a ‘natural look with gold and brown tones’.

Now I look back on my wedding photos and while I love them, the redness from the allergic reaction is still there. I don’t love the photos any less, but it did make me realize the error in my ways. Years later when I became a certified artist, I realized that this girl had probably been nothing more than someone with a lot of makeup.

Don’t make the same mistake I did, ladies. Bite the bullet, pay for the trial (or at the very least make sure the artist is using products you are familiar with) and make sure you get exactly what you want on your wedding day.

For more useful tips and tricks for the bride-to-be, make sure you check out Best for Bride Blog where you will find everything you are looking for to help you with your wedding.

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5 Tips For Planning A Wedding On A Budget

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You don’t need a lot of money to plan a beautiful and elegant wedding! In fact, you can still plan the wedding of your dreams on a budget. Many brides make the mistake of going over budget because they fall in love with an idea and want it no matter how much it costs. If you’re determined to stay on budget and even come in under, here are a few money-savings tips to keep in mind as you’re planning your wedding:

1. Choose an off day

Everybody chooses a Saturday for their wedding, but did you know that by having a Friday or Sunday wedding, that you can save almost 30% or more? Many venues offer steep discounts for having functions on off days, so why be like everyone else? Change things up and have your wedding on a different day, which will say you in the end.

2. Go with a buffet

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Having a sit down formal dinner can end up costing you more in the end, so if you’re trying to make budget, why not try a buffet style? This way, your guests can get up and mingle with each other and pick out food options that they want. Also, opt for chicken rather than beef and go with seasonal veggies since those choices are usually less expensive.

3. Trim the guest list

It’s understandable that you’d want to invite everyone you know to share in the joy of your wedding, but if you’re trying to save money, you’ll have to trim the guest list a bit to only those that you actually want there. If you have friends you’ve never seen or family that doesn’t come around anymore, axe them from your guest list. Also, let your parents know that space is limited and they can’t invite all their own friends no matter how much you’d like to extend them an invitation.

4. Sample sale dresses

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If you still want a designer dress, but don’t want to pay a designer price tag, research for sample sales in  your area. You’ll be able to get amazing brand name dresses for nearly a fraction of the original cost! Just make sure that you examine the dress for any defects since you can’t usually return sample sale items. Or, go to a bridal boutique and ask to see their sale dresses. Most of the time, they’re from last season and still just as beautiful as this season’s styles.

5. In-season flowers

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Best for Bride

Flowers that in season are less expensive than those that aren’t, which have to be imported. Also, roses and carnations are always inexpensive options that are beautiful and will look great in your bouquet or center pieces.

Best for Bride has everything a bride needs to make her special day amazing! With prices that will fit every bride’s budget, our store offers brides a complete solution so that they don’t need to go anywhere else. We offer everything from dresses, flowers, invites and more, making it a one-stop bridal shop!

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Stylish dressing options for mother of the bride

Your mother has been there throughout the courtship and engagement. So, when it comes to choosing her dress, you need to check out the various options you have. Most importantly, you must make sure the mother of the bride has the best fashion options. The first thing you need to do is search through all the options to select a dress for your mother which suits her style. You can narrow down the search to the dress style, sleeves, designer as well as price range. This way it will easy to make the right choice.

Mother of the bride dresses don’t always need to be traditional, instead it can be a good combination of style and comfort. The ensemble should be reflecting her style more than anything else. Some of the options can be mermaid dresses, two piece dresses, dresses with laces, sequins and more. Here are some of the options that the mother of the bride can choose for her daughter’s big day.

Glitter lace gown with three quarter sleeves

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This is one of the best choices for the mother who prefers to keep her look minimal yet stylish. In fact, this style suits almost all body type really well. The long length of the gown gives the body a good structure and height. The look is perfect for an evening wedding. The color selection depends entirely on the mother, of course.

Off shoulder belted sheath

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This is a great option for the mother who can carry it off with style. Mostly, if the mother of the bride has a slimmer body and a good height, this dress is the best option to choose. It is a perfect choice for both a morning and an evening wedding. Apart from the dress, there is no need to accessorize it since the dress is enough to make a style statement.

Knee length dress with jacket

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Mothers who want to carry off a simple, yet stylish look can choose a lace dress with  a jacket. In such a case, the color of the dress should be off white or something of a dark shade. Dark shades really work for this dress combination.

Bateau neck lace gown with sequins

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Mother of the bride can also carry out this full length lace gown with bateau neck. It looks extremely stylish and perfect for the mother. Wearing a grey colored gown with sequins is all that is needed for the look.

The 3/4th sleeves ruffle detailed gown

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This gown is suitable for mothers of all ages. In fact, this is one of the best options to choose if the mother prefers something contemporary.

 

Lastly, depending on the body type, the mother can choose anything be it a ruched sheath or a peplum gown for her daughter’s big day. But there are other ways as well to flaunt the body. These include ruffled layers, cinched waistline and long sleeved dresses which runs across chest. Such dresses also hide the areas that one doesn’t want to be seen.