Sometimes we brides just need a little inspiration when it comes to choosing our wedding day 'do. Thankfully, with this gallery of wedding hairstyles, you can while away the hours gazing at chic bridal coifs to find the one that suits your style.
Print the images you like and bring them to your stylist to recreate. It doesn't get any easier than that!
Sigh..after all the planning and anticipation, it's hard to believe the big day is already over. Want to see how it all panned out? You can view my real wedding story and wedding pictures at Elegala.com
If you're looking for even more inspiration from real weddings across the country, you can view wedding pictures from all types of events at this catelog of real weddings stories and photos.
Tired of standing aside while the guys flaunted their wild last night escapades, the gals are joining in the fun with bachelorette parties often just as raucous as their male counterpoints. But donning a dimestore tiara while a lubed up dancer named Duke invades your personal space isn’t required if that’s not your thing. So just does a bachelorette bash entail? This guide to planning a bachelorette party has everything you need to know to plan the perfect sendoff.
To get you started, here are some fun ideas mentioned in the article, perfect if the bride isn't necessarily the bar hopping and shot taking type of gal:
Adventure Bachelorette – go hiking, rafting, horseback riding, or camping.
Spa Party – gather the girls for some serious pampering
Fondue Party – or any other style of intimate dinner party (fondue just seems to make things more fun!)
Beach Weekend – enjoy some sun, sand - plenty of tropical beverages.
Casino Night – all bets are on! Set up game tables, break out the decks, and test your luck with a roll of the dice.
Wine Tasting – hit up Napa Valley (or the nearest winery) for a day – or weekend – filled with good wine, good conversation, and good friends.
Packing for your honeymoon is less of a chore when you know what to bring with you, and what to leave at home. There is a fine line between too much and too little when it comes to gathering your belongings: too much and you'll be plagued by an unmanageable load; too little and you'll find yourself buying what you didn't bring.
With flowers and tulle still on your mind, you may want to use this honeymoon packing checklist to get you through the seemingly endless piles of questionable belongings.
If you're writing your wedding vows or personalizing your wedding ceremony with meaningful readings, delve into the world of literature, poetry, quotes and lyrics for inspiration. Here are some sample passages to get you started...
Note: You can get even more weddings readings information at this complete readings, speeches, and toasts guide.
Poetry
William Shakespeare - "Romeo and Juliet"
My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
My love as deep; the more I give to thee,
The more I have, for both are infinite. William Shakespeare - "Sonnet 116"
Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O no! it is an ever-fixed mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wandering bark,
Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle's compass come:
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom.
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.
Wilferd Peterson - The Art of Marriage
The little things are the big things.
It is never being too old to hold hands.
It is remembering to say, "I love you" at least once a day.
It is never going to sleep angry.
It is at no time taking the other for granted;
the courtship should not end with the honeymoon,
it should continue through all the years.
It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
It is standing together facing the world.
It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family.
It is doing things for each other,
not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice,
but in the spirit of joy.
It is speaking words of appreciation,
and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.
It is not expecting the husband to wear a halo
or the wife to have the wings of an angel.
It is not looking for perfection in each other.
It is cultivating flexibility, patience,
understanding and a sense of humor.
It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.
It is giving each other an atmosphere
in which each can grow.
It is finding room for the things of the Spirit.
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.
It is establishing a relationship in which
the independence is equal, dependence is mutual,
and the obligation is reciprocal.
It is not only marrying the right partner,
it is BEING the right partner.
This is "The Art of Marriage"
Cultural Heritage
Irish Wedding Blessing
May God be with you and bless you
May you see your children's children
May you be poor in misfortunes,
Rich in blessings
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward
Apache Wedding Blessing
Now you will feel no rain,
For each of you will be shelter to the other.
Now you will feel no cold,
For each of you will be warmth to each other.
Now there is no more loneliness for you,
For each of you will be comfort to the other.
Though you are two bodies,
There is but one life before you.
Go now to your dwelling place,
To enter into the days of your togetherness.
And, may the days of your life
Be good and long upon the earth.
Hollywood
When Harry Met Sally
I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.
To Love and Be Loved
We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.
Moulin Rouge
The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.
The Notebook
The best love is the kind that weakens the soul, that makes us reach for more, that plants fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that's what you've given me. That's what I hope to give to you forever.
The Notebook
Poets often describe love as an emotion that we can't control, one that overwhelms logic and common sense. That's what it's like for me. I didn't plan on falling in love with you, and I doubt that you planned on falling in love with me. But once we met, it was clear that neither of us could control what was happening to us. We fell in love, despite our differences, and once we did, something rare and beautiful was created. For me love like that has happened only once, and that's why every minute we spent together has been seared in my memory. I'll never forget a single moment of it.
Warm sunshine...vibrant colors...three day weekends...sounds like you've got a summer wedding in mind! Better yet, weave a little patriotic ferver into your summer nuptial bliss and plan your wedding around the Fourth of July holiday.
Before you get started, however, here are some things to consider when planning a summer - or more specifically a fourth of july - themed wedding:
Beat the Heat – Seriously consider renting fans or portable AC units for an outdoor wedding (even northern climates can hit 90 this time of year), and try to find a location with ample shade so guests can escape blazing sun and heat. Even if your wedding is inside, you’ll need to check the comfort level beforehand – some older venues lack good ventilation or aren’t air conditioned.
Brave the Elements – Outdoor settings are popular during the summer, but high temperatures aren’t the only discomfort you’ll have to contend with. Damaging UV rays, killer mosquitoes and pop-up showers are just some of the elements you may have to endure. Have bug spray, sunscreen and umbrellas on hand just in case.
Work Around Summer Travel - Remember that summer is prime time for family vacations, holiday weekends, oh yeah – and other weddings. Try to book your date and notify your guests as early as possible.
Now read on for a complete list of summer themed wedding details, for everything fron invitations and decor, to attire, favors and transportation
Even though you've planned for everything to go perfectly, you never know what unforeseen glitches may threaten your day. That's why packing a bag full of fast-fix tools will ensure your wedding goes off without a hitch.
Every bride should come prepped with these basic items in her wedding day emergency beauty kit!
