Monday, April 16, 2007

Wedding Hair Style Tips- Have That Great Look You Want On Your Big Day

Looking your best on your wedding day is of utmost importance. Your wedding day is one of the most important and photographed days of your life. On this special day you will let your friends and family share in the love you and your groom have for each other. Even the most attractive woman wants to look her best or maybe even different on her wedding day.

You should plan ahead with a professional to try different looks. If you decide to try something new on your special day you may live to regret it. However when planned ahead trying new make up and hairstyles can be beneficial if you find something you like.

So when planning your wedding, keep in mind that a professional can be costly so add it to your budget

Here are some tips to help choose what look you want to achieve on your wedding day.

1. When deciding on what makeup to wear it is safe to choose a more natural look. You dont want to look fake or heavily painted in your pictures and when meeting and greeting your guests. Remember natural looking makeup looks great in pictures.

2. You will have additional stress from all of your wedding planning so the best thing for your skin would be to get a facial to help eliminate the stress and to cleanse and hydrate your skin.

3. You should plan enough time to prepare your hair. You may need at least 6 weeks before your wedding day to make changes to your hair. If changing your hair color or hair style you may need up to six months.

4. If you dont have a hairdresser that you already use be sure to find one that is recommended by your friends and family. For your appointment bring pictures of your wedding dress, headpiece and hairstyles you may want to try. Be sure to share with your hairdresser what you might want to try a new hair color or style.

5. I can not express how important time is when choosing to have your hair permed or relaxed. If there is a chance that your hair can be damaged by what you choose to do be sure to discuss it with your hairdresser. Damaged hair does not look good in pictures and can be difficult to style. Just remember to must have enough time to undo something you dont like.

6. Before coloring your hair make sure the color will compliment your skin tone and your eye color. You might choose to your a temporary color before going with a permanent color. Your hairdresser can give you the best guidance.

7.When deciding on a new hairstyle take the cut of your gown into consideration. If your gown tends to be more casual be sure to choose a hair style that is simple and not to busy. You should think about being comfortable .Having to fuss over your hair is the last thing you need to worry about on your special day.

8. Adding highlights to short hair will give you a more enhanced look. Deep conditioning your hair can help add shine. There are also many products that can help add shine. For that special touch you may choose to add a flower to your hair.

9. If the length of your hair is longer you may want to wear an updo for a more elegant look. You will have many things to think about and having your hair up is easier to maintain.

I hope this information will help you make your final decision when visiting with your hairdresser.

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Tips for Reducing Wedding Stress

Its three days before your wedding, and you are almost pulling your hair out. While getting engaged and fulfilling marriage is an exciting event, the culmination of planning details and crescendo of stress associated with your wedding can cause a meltdown for many bride and groom. The planning stage of the wedding, whether the event is a small one involving close family and friends, or a gala affair of 400 people, is a tedious yet all important aspect of a successful wedding. Here are some tips and advice we have accumulated over the years that may help you reduce your wedding stress.

Plan your Wedding Early:

Almost without doubt, those who begin planning the wedding details earlier experience less stress later in the game. The more clear and concise the details are the better position the bride and groom are in during those critical days leading up to the event. Starting early can mean choosing a generalized wedding theme, and then brainstorming for the most important aspects associated with it - the location for the ceremony, reception. Gathering resources - help from friends and family, and possibly help from a wedding consultant and coordinator - really help solidify the plan.

Take Time for Yourselves:

Dont ever forget the reasons why you and your spouse are doing this - for love and for devotion and commitment. Many spouses lose focus of this as they follow through with their wedding planning details. Remember that no wedding is perfect. Keeping the love and excitement right through the wedding is also very important. Some things you can do to unwind during the planning stage may be:

Talk with close friends a lot. Tell them your frustrations, your concerns, your expectations of how this wedding should flow. Talking your wedding through from beginning to end can really help reduce wedding stress.

Spend romantic time with your spouse. Plan a surprise one-night date and promise yourselves to not talk about the wedding whatsoever during that time. Pretend almost as if you are back to the stage of dating and keep it fun, mysterious and romantic. Break your date up into two parts - one where only body language is allowed, and one where talking and socializing about anything not about weddings is emphasized. Stay away from busy places.

Hit the gym, go for long walks (preferably away from people - beaches and hikes work very well) Many people can significantly reduce stress by staying active in sports if possible during the wedding planning stage.

Take long, hot baths, and pamper yourself with anything and everything you can during your bath. Spas, saunas and anything of the sort are great at this time.

Trust in your faith of your friends and family. They want your event to pull off with a bang as well.

Stick with your wedding plan from the beginning, but always ebb and flow with last minute changes. The wedding plan, while a very important guideline to follow, it simply that - a guideline.

Always remember, the biggest part of reducing wedding stress is having fun!

Jen Carter is owner of My Wedding Blog, a free wedding planner designed to assist bride and groom develop ideas to plan their weddings. You will find this article and many others under wedding planning at www.my-wedding-blog.com. You may publish our articles on your website only if you do not edit the article in any way, and include all html as direct links to our site.