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What Nail Polish Color Are You Using for Your Wedding?

UV_Nail_Polish_Change_Its_Color_In_The_Sun_When it comes to getting married, a bride pays close attention to every aspect of her appearance. Time and effort are spent choosing the perfect dress, the right makeup, and the ideal hairstyle. Staying in line with all of the other preparations, a bride must also have the perfect nails to display on her wedding day.

Family and friends at your wedding will want to see your ring; and there will certainly be some photographs taken of your hands close up. For this reason, you want to your nails to look as good as they possible can. Heading to the nail salon in the days before your wedding is one way to make sure that you’ve got perfectly manicured hands, but don’t think you have to follow any certain set of rules when it comes to your wedding day nails.

Beautifully manicured nails with a bit of color can make an elegant impression. Here’s how to choose a color that’s right for your skin tone, regardless of the color of your dress.

Fair skinned brides tend to look best in lighter shades of nail polish to begin with. Neutral shades of nail polish with pink undertones are ideal for the bride. If you are fair skinned and want nails that pop for your wedding, you could opt for subtle or vivid. Subtle could be a French manicure with a strip of silver or gold beneath the white tip. Vibrant wedding nails for the fair skinned bride could be polished a bold red with blue undertones.

Those with olive toned skin look gorgeous in warm hues of gold and shades of sheer brown or beige. Painting your nails in polish with gold or gold undertones, your olive skin is sure to be complimented. You can paint nails red, as long as there are not yellow or green undertones in the color.

Dark skinned brides are the lucky ones when it comes to their wedding day manicure. Darker skin is complimented by a wide range of nail polish colors, including reds and even shades of purple. Even against a white or cream colored dress, dark or vibrant nails will stand out beautifully against dark skin.

Now, one hue that is said to look good on all skin types is a shade of apricot or coral. Opi is one brand of nail polish that is used by professionals in shops across the states, mainly because of the myriad of color options. If you are interested in trying a shade of coral for your wedding day, check out the selection of Opi colors at your nearest salon or beauty supply store.

Brides who want to stay with a mild look on their hands for their big day can opt for a sheer color or a traditional French manicure, while going a little wild on the toes. However, keep in mind that if you go bold on the toes, you should either wear the same color on your hands or wear a neutral shade up top. Two bold colors on your wedding day may be a bit much to stare at.

Chances are, you have had enough experience with nail polish to know what you like and what you don’t. Go with your gut and you’ll be happy.

Source: This article was submitted by Articles4Brides.ca, the premier online store when it comes to wedding favors and wedding news.

October 17, 2009 Posted by vquest2010 | beauty and fashion | , | No Comments Yet

Most Elegant Colors for Your Fall Wedding

One of the first things that people imagine at the mere mention of the phrase, “fall weddings” is a wedding event with a traditional rustic autumn look complete with colors that match autumn leaves and pumpkins. However, it is necessary to note that a fall wedding color palette is not limited to these shades. In fact, a wide variety of autumn hues is available for couples to choose from.

To have a fabulous autumn wedding that will be the talk of the town, here are some tips on how to pick the right shades and some options on fall colors that would look elegant and exquisite on your wedding day.

  • Incorporate the feeling of rich and cozy autumn in your color choices. When choosing your autumn color palette, it helps when you think about how autumn feels. The colors you choose should echo this same emotion.
  • Combine your favorite color with autumn colors. Having a wedding during this time does not mean you cannot make use of your own favorite color. Sure, the color lavender is more ideal in April than in October but if this is your preferred shade, what you can do is to combine this with more rich shades of purple and dark brown to give depth to the event.
  • Go for two or multiple toned color motif. If you cannot decide on a single wedding motif color, why not have two or more? This makes the event more exciting and more colorful than having just one color all throughout.
  • Avoid cliché autumn colors. If you want to have chocolate brown as the main color of the event, avoid pairing it up with a traditional orange or sunflower yellow. Instead, combine it with purple or mint green for a unique and chic feel.
  • Add depth by going for warm metallics such as gold, copper, and bronze. These shades are ideal for adding depth and elegance to your primary hue. The great thing about using these colors is that they can easily complement almost any kind of autumn color.
  • Combine complementary colors. If you have an autumn color palette in your hand, you have to remember that not all of these colors would go well together when paired. While eggplant shade and chocolate brown look good, other shades like orange and pink do not blend.

Color Options for your Autumn Wedding

  • Eggplant purple
  • Burgundy
  • Olive green
  • Mahogany
  • Cream
  • Orange
  • Sunflower yellow
  • Green
  • Chocolate brown

Ideas for Two-color Combinations for your Fall Wedding

  • Eggplant purple and olive green
  • Chocolate brown and  red
  • Red and orange
  • Olive green and Mocha brown
  • Chocolate and eggplant purple

Suggestions on Three-color Combinations

  • Chocolate brown, red and orange
  • Eggplant purple, olive green, and dark olive
  • Mocha brown, chocolate brown and eggplant purple
  • Chocolate brown, mocha and ivory

It is true that the fall is a great season for weddings, which is why many couples decide to get married during this time. Just make sure that you choose the right wedding colors to make the event more beautiful and memorable.

Source: Angela White is an expert article writer on ezinearticles.com and submitted this article especially for TheBridalCoach.ca, a wedding planning membership site specializing in wedding photography and wedding videography.

October 5, 2009 Posted by vquest2010 | wedding themes | , | No Comments Yet

Guidelines On Shopping For Disposable Wedding Cameras

Here are some guidelines to aid you in shopping for disposable wedding cameras. Keep to the wedding theme. Of course, there are many generic designs of cameras available in the market. However, it’s always best to buy ones that complement the theme of your wedding. This way, everything in your wedding will be in perfect harmony, when it comes to the style, tone, and motif.

Know what camera specifications you want. This is important, because you don’t want to go about looking for a set of cameras without having an idea on what you want to buy. Your option is either to get a black-and-white film, or a colored one. Generally, black-and-white film is more expensive, but using this will give your photos a vintage and classic feel. However, the colored ones will be able to capture all the beautiful details you’ve worked so hard for your wedding-the color of the centerpiece, cakes, flowers, etc.

Also, take note of the various film speeds that are offered by each camera; the recommended speed is 400 or higher. Then again, it depends on your reception setting-whether it will be well-lit with low lighting or candle light, for instance.

Never forget the FLASH! When the lighting conditions at your reception isn’t so good (probably your reception is at night or held indoors), automatic flash feature of a camera becomes crucial. So, when buying a disposable wedding camera, make sure it has a flash feature. This way, your guests will still be enthusiastic in taking random images, despite the poor lighting.

Determine the number of exposures that you prefer. Most cameras have exposures that range from 15-27 each. Take note of the number of guests that you’re expecting. Likewise, do this to determine the number of cameras you’ll need. Typically, it’s one camera per table.

July 3, 2009 Posted by vquest2010 | wedding cameras, wedding favours | | No Comments Yet

Why Disposable Wedding Cameras

We only live once, and when a moment takes you in for a delightful feeling of joy and bliss, there’s no reason to let it go away. And for wonderful events such as weddings, capturing every single romantic, happy, and candid moment becomes even more essential. This is why many couples nowadays are not just relying on their professional photographer during their wedding celebration. Instead, they are letting guests take part in making their wedding extra special, through wedding cameras.

A disposable digital camera is also known as a single-use camera, and of course, during your wedding, this cannot be a substitute to your professional photographers. However, with these inexpensive gadgets can save you money and even make your guests enjoy at your reception even more!

Not only that, disposable wedding cameras are becoming a popular and favorite wedding favors given away to guests. Most of the time, these are placed on the guest table and include a side note with instructions and a message encouraging the guests to make use of these cameras. They can use it to take pictures of themselves, the couple, and the highlights of the reception.

What’s so good about using this type of wedding camera on wedding receptions? Well, you can’t expect your hired photographer to be able to take shots of all the happenings on your wedding party. More often than not, he will be busy and be very pre-occupied with orchestrating attractive pictures as you strike a pose, cut the cake, and move from one guest table to another. And during these times, many other significant events are also taking place, and should also be captured on film.

That’s why it is a nice thought to have disposable wedding cameras given to your guests during the reception. Images will be taken from different perspectives and angles, which will make your celebration even more worthwhile.

July 3, 2009 Posted by vquest2010 | wedding cameras, wedding decorations | | No Comments Yet

Shot Glass Wedding Favours Are Fun Keepsakes

Shot glass wedding favours are a special way to show your appreciation to your guests for sharing your day. With a bit of imagination, shot glass wedding favours celebrate your day and become lasting keepsakes for your friends and family.

Fun and shot glasses go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly. People sink their favorite drinks from a shot glass to celebrate all different moments or simply to party. Shot glass wedding favours are a symbol of your wedding festivities. When your guests bring them home, they will display them in their china closets or on their bar to remember your special day.

Shot glass wedding favours are versatile. Display votives or tealights in shot glasses to use as individual place setting decorations or centerpieces in groups. Give the guests personalized shot glasses during the toast to the bride and groom. Fill shot glasses with candies, nuts or Jordan almonds and tie them with tulle and ribbon to create breathtaking favours for your guests.

Choose a shot glass design to match your wedding theme. Romance is a universal theme for any type of wedding. Reflect your love with two hearts on a double heart shot glass. State it simply with a “Live, Love, Laugh” shot glass.
At an ethnic wedding, bring authenticity with themed shot glass wedding favours. Give out double happiness shot glass wedding favours at an Oriental theme wedding. Shot glasses featuring the Star of David are treasured at a Jewish wedding.

Princess brides dream of Prince Charming, castles and a honeymoon in Paris. Show off your fairytale fantasies come to life with castle shot glasses. Go all out with shot glass wedding favours featuring the Eiffel Tower. If you decide to go to Vegas for your honeymoon instead, use shot glasses featuring triple sevens to show off you hit the love jackpot on your wedding day.

Flowers are another popular wedding theme. Use shot glass wedding favours with images to match your bouquets including sunflowers, roses, calla lilies or daisies. Seasonal wedding are another popular choice for many couples. A snowflake shot glass is ideal for a winter wedding. Elegant falling leaves are perfect for an awesome autumn wedding.

Include traditional wedding symbols on your shot glass favours. Images of a wedding cake or champagne flutes capture the essence of your wedding reception. Shot glass wedding favours are a memorable, fun way to say thanks to all your guests.

June 28, 2009 Posted by vquest2010 | wedding favours | , | No Comments Yet

Humorous Wedding Favors

If you can’t help being practical, there are humorous wedding favours that double as useful gifts. These days everyone uses a computer for some reasons and winds up dealing with a dusty keyboard. Give your guests whimsical bride and groom keyboard dusters to keep their keyboards dust-free in a fun way.

Casual beach weddings are ideal for humorous wedding favours. Express your laid back vibe with mini flip flop key chains for your guests. Fill mini woven beach bags with pretty shells or tasty candies. Give out flip flops for all your guests to wear and then take home to remember your beach wedding.

A popular theme for many modern wedding is a casino. Many couples bring their weddings to gambling venues such as Atlantic City or Las Vegas while others create a Vegas-type atmosphere. If you both feel like you hit the jackpot when you fell in love, give humorous wedding favours as a lasting memory of your special day. Bride and groom hound playing cards are certain to become the lucky deck for many of your guests after your wedding reception.

Be thoughtful by giving your guests love and laughter with humorous wedding favours. Your unique, humorous wedding favours will bring smiles to many faces for years to come.

June 28, 2009 Posted by vquest2010 | wedding favours | | No Comments Yet

Wedding Stress and How to Overcome it…

http://www.thebridalcoach.ca/videos — Do you experience wedding stress? In this short video Angela Fiebelkorn will give you the tools to plan your wedding in a more relaxed manner.

May 7, 2009 Posted by vquest2010 | Uncategorized | , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Proper Wedding Etiquette – Expert Advice

http://www.thebridalcoach.ca/videos — Knowing the Proper Wedding Etiquette will save you embarassments and make your wedding so much more perfect. Part of a free wedding planning series.

May 6, 2009 Posted by vquest2010 | Uncategorized | , , , | No Comments Yet

Weddings on a Budget – Some Great Tips

http://www.thebridalcoach.ca/videos — Weddings on a Budget is another part of our free wedding planning series. Watch this video to get great ideas on how much you should spend on your wedding.

May 6, 2009 Posted by vquest2010 | Uncategorized | , , , , | No Comments Yet

Free Wedding Website – Tips and Advice

http://www.thebridalcoach.ca/videos — this video is about the creation of your own wedding website. How to set up a WordPress blog and tips and advice. It’s part of a free wedding planning series.

May 6, 2009 Posted by vquest2010 | Uncategorized | , , , , | No Comments Yet