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Evaluating Wedding Ideas

When you start planning a Wedding you will get a lot of input from everyone that thinks they should have an opinion on how your day should go.  The best you can hope for is that the bride is allowed to pick her helpers. Then if someone is called on to help out then they help out without putting up a fight.

But sometimes some people have some pretty good Wedding ideas and it may not be a bad idea to take some of these Wedding ideas and incorporate them into your Wedding.  It also helps if you have actually been to a couple of Weddings to see how things work.  Of course, if you never get the chance to get to a Wedding before you start planning your own, then you are on your own, but there is help out there.

Honestly, the best Wedding ideas come from the people that get paid a huge sum of money to come up with great Wedding ideas.  There is a reason that Wedding planners get paid a lot of money and those reasons are that they come up with some great ideas and then it is their job to make sure the ideas get executed perfectly.  If the Wedding planner’s Wedding ideas do not get executed perfectly then, for what you pay the Wedding planner, you can then execute the Wedding planner.  But usually they have some incredible Wedding ideas and the Weddings planned by Wedding planners do not go horribly wrong like they do in the movies.

Thinking Outside The Box

Remember that any far-out Wedding ideas you get have to be pulled off. Before you start insisting that the head table at the reception be made totally out of frosting, you may want to consult some people who know about that stuff and see if this is practical and possible.  There is no such thing as a bad idea when you are brainstorming; there is only the bad decision to put a bad idea into action.  So be sure to check all the angles on your idea before you start pulling any triggers to get it off the ground.  Yes it is your special day but the laws of common sense and physics cannot be suspended just for you.

The indication that you are on to a bad Wedding idea is if enough people that know what they are doing tell you that it is simply impossible to pull off your idea.  You have a Wedding to plan and if you spend months obsessing on how to get a fountain that uses ice cream and keeps the ice cream cold all night long then you miss out on the other important stuff you have to plan.  Pace yourself and make sure you get enough expert advice.

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August 15, 2010

10 Hairstyle Tips for Indian Brides

Every bride dreams of looking her best on her Wedding day. For months before the Wedding, she will spend large amounts of money trying to get the right shape and make her skin look perfect. Wedding dresses are usually made on order and all accessories hand picked to match. The bride has to look like she has never before and most brides would go to any length to ensure the same.

However, very often, in all the planning, one thing that is overlooked is the hairstyle that would suit the bride. This is a big mistake and at the last moment little option is left but to let the beautician do whatever best she possibly can. How the bride’s hair looks and what style it’s arranged in is very important for the overall look. In fact, along with exercising and improving skin tone, in the months preceding the Wedding, the bride-to-be should also get hair treatments done. In fact, if a bride can, she should always consult a professional hair stylist on how to further improve the texture of her hair.

So how does one get the best possible hairstyle for their Wedding and the numerous functions that go before and after it?

1. To begin with, talk to a hair stylist as soon as the date for your Wedding has been finalised. This consultation is important so that the stylist can check your hair for any damage that needs to be taken care of and initiate any treatments it might need. This way, your hair will be perfect and healthy, ready for any hairstyle you might want for your Wedding day.

2. Discuss with your stylist what hair styles suit you and make you look your best.

3. Talk to your stylist about the kind of hair style(s) you’re looking for. This should be based on the clothes you’re wearing for the different functions - so that the hair and clothes compliment each other. For example: A high neck with hair pulled up.

4. Once you know what hairstyle you’d like for your Wedding, get a trial done. This way, both you and your stylist will know what the end result should be like and if you really do like how it looks. This is important so that you’re not unpleasantly surprised on Wedding day.

5. If you want to get your hair cut, don’t do it right before the Wedding, because it doesn’t get time to settle in properly. Give it at least a couple of weeks. However, discuss with your stylist before getting anything done.

6. If all your hairstyles are ones that need to be tied up or have complicated braids etc, it’s always best to leave your hair long.

7. Plan on getting your hair coloured? Do it several months before the actual Wedding so that it settles in properly and looks as natural as it can. It would also give you a chance to try a different shade if you don’t like your new hair colour.

8. If possible, try and get a full trial with complete hairstyle and makeup, so that you get an idea of what you will look like on the final day.

9. Avoid any drastic makeovers right before your Wedding. Experiment if you have to at least 2-3 months before the Wedding so that you don’t have to do any damage control at the last minute.

10. Don’t wash your hair the day of the Wedding. Do it the day before because freshly washed hair tends to be tricky for hair styling.

Finally, eat healthy and be happy - so that your hair is healthy and looks its best on your important day. Accessorise your hair style with what matches your outfit. You can use fresh flowers, crystals, hair pins etc.


My name is Apoorv Kalra and I like to write articles on Wedding related matters such as catering, decoration, wedding planners, wedding clothes and fashion, love, respect and happiness in a relationship. You can find many of these articles at http://www.articletrader.com

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August 4, 2010

How to Choose a Wedding Hairstyle

Your Wedding is one of the most memorable days in your life. Hence, it is important to put some thought and preparation in choosing a Wedding hairstyle. How do you choose a hairstyle that is suitable for your big day?

Step 1
When choosing your Wedding hairstyle, you must consider your hair type and texture. This is not the time to try to go against the natural tendency of your hair. If you were born with thick, curly hair, you perhaps shouldn’t go for a stick straight Wedding hairstyle because it would be hard to get your hair to cooperate, plus, it would be hard to keep the hairstyle through all the activities you will be taking part in during the day. Similarly, if you plan to obtain perm, don’t try to force your straight hair to be super curly just for your big day. Because, when you go out into the heat and humidity, those curls are perhaps going to become limp and lackluster.

Step 2
Should you wear your hair up or leave it hanging freely? This depends on your personality as well as the outfit you are going to wear on your big day. If you never tried to wear your hair up, your Wedding day’s perhaps not the time to start. Actually, any radical change in your hairstyle is almost certainly not a good pick. If you have long hair and are comfortable wearing it up, it can look dazzling pulled back into a simple chignon.

Step 3
Add some stunning hair accessories or flowers and you are sure to look the part of the well-dressed bride. If wearing your hair up has never been your style, wear your long hair down with a few, simple free curls. But make sure you consider the outfit you are going to wear on your big day. If you are wearing a high necked dress, a classic up do gives a very dazzling look. If you are wearing a lower cut or strapless dress, long hair may soften the look a bit.

Step 4
Make sure you choose a Wedding hairstyle early. Start collecting photos of Wedding hairstyles you like. Take photos with you when visiting your hairdresser, so that your hairdresser can get an idea of what type of Wedding hairstyle you are looking for. You also want your hairstyle to be in accordance with your dress. Hence, early planning is most important. Bridal magazines, catalogs, celebrity Wedding Photos, and hair style magazines are some of the good places to find ideas for Wedding hairstyles.

Step 5
It is significant to be realistic when choosing your Wedding hairstyle. You are going to be active for up to 10-11 hours, dancing and conversing with the public and thus you want a hair style that will hold up to all of the activities. This is to be a day of celebration! Don’t let your hair be a distraction.

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