From One Bride to the Next - Part Four

"The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy." - Yves Saint-Laurent

My next piece of advice will be short and sweet, and is again related to your hair and make up.  When you scroll through your pictures after your big day, you will notice that you appeared a little fresher and more polished earlier in the day; especially after outdoor photo shoots, the 12 minute hora and after your first dance-off.  You don't want your pictures to suffer because of your crazy dance moves or smooches, so keep your lipstick, bronzer and maybe a few bobby pins at your head table for quick touch-ups throughout the evening.  Having your necessities (yes, blot papers are necessities) near you will mean you don't need to leave the room to freshen up.  Ask your planner to give you a 2 minute warning before moments like your father-daughter dance or your cake cutting so you can quickly re-apply your lip tint and look perfect in your photos.

Keep it glamorous and feel (and look) your best from start to finish.

Yours truly,

A

Pointe Shoes and Soccer Balls

"You don't take a photograph, you make it." -Ansel Adams

Engagement photos are an integral step during your wedding planning process and should certainly not be overlooked. They present you with the opportunity to get to know your wedding photographer, get more comfortable in front of the camera and see what works and what doesn't before the big day.  They also offer great memories and pictures of you and your fiance which can be used for thank you cards, guest books, customized favors, save the dates or just for yourselves.

Recently, I came across a friend's engagement pictures which caught my eye since they were fun, playful and simply made me smile. I always like when couples look like they're having fun and add a personal touch. Andrew of Union Eleven Photographers captured some great moments between Sarah and Matthew. Their bright colours and smiles are contagious.

All photos were taken by Union Eleven Photographers

Thank you Sarah for sharing your beautiful photos.  I look forward to seeing your wedding pictures in September. Congrats again to you and Matthew.

Yours Truly,

A

When It Rains, It Pours

"It's like rain on your wedding day..." -Alanis Morrisette

Last night, as I was finally tackling the remains of my 'wedding pile', I stumbled upon the umbrellas I had bought in case of rain on our big day (let's just say I was overly prepared for the winter weather).  Luckily, we were blessed with great weather, especially considering it was mid-February in Toronto.  However, as I stared at our bright colored umbrellas, I couldn't help but think they would make excellent photo ops.

It is an old wives tale that rain on your wedding day brings good luck to the marriage.  This myth came about because it is believed that a wet knot is harder to untie then a dry one.  Thus when two people are 'tying the knot', it is said to be better for it to be on a rainy day (obviously whomever came up with this didn't suffer from frizzy hair syndrome).  True or not, it also creates beautiful photo opportunities.  As the spring season begins, rest easy knowing that a little precipitation will not ruin your day but may even enhance it or add character. If you are a spring or summer bride, be prepared with umbrellas and chic rainboots to make the best of the situation.  Remember that nothing, not even mother nature, can mess with your wedding day.

These pictures are 'dripping' with inspiration:

This picture was featured on Project Wedding and was taken by Figtree Productions

Simply gorgeous - photo found on Pinterest

Love the use of the puddle in this photo - Pinterest

Picture perfect! Sarah Rhoads Photography

Jason Noffsinger Photography

Style Me Pretty

Stunning!! 34 Studio

Don't let the weather rain on your parade!

Yours truly,

A