Groom’s Fashion Style

The groom is just as important as the bride on the big day and although they can be overlooked slightly in the festivities, the way that they look is just as important as the way that the bride looks. For example, it is a good idea to color coordinate the bride and the groom to ensure that the photos do not look daft but you do not want to be going out in quite literally his and her outfits as this will look rather silly as well.

One of the best Grooms fashion style is to go for the waistcoat, tie and a smart suit combination. This can be perfectly matched to the bride and one great look right now is the black and white theme. A white wedding dress with black detailing can be teamed with a black shirt, white tie and white waistcoat for the groom and this gives a very dramatic effect for the wedding pictures.

There are many looks that a bride can go for in his big day. A kilt is very popular among Scottish weddings but you do not have to be Scottish to go for this look. It is an old fashioned look that some people can find too much but combined with the right accessories and the perfect dress on the bride and this could be a trend that soon catches on.

One last look that deserves to have its say is the top hat and tails look that a lot of more formal weddings go for. Of course the top hat can always be eliminated as it is not really a popular choice these days but the tails on the coat is a very cute touch that is guaranteed to have people talking for the right reasons.

Mistakes Every Groom Should Avoid - Summer 2009 Wedding Tips

If you are the groom getting ready for his big day then you need to know about the mistakes every groom should avoid. You may think that the way that you look and the manner in which you conduct yourself is not always the most essential part of the wedding as it is usually the bride that gets a lot of the attention but in reality, you are one half of the wedding and therefore you have a responsibility to look good and to act well.

Mistakes Every Groom Should Avoid

First of all when it comes to looking the part, one of the mistakes every groom should avoid is to forget about the little details. Look at your hands. Are they rough? Do your nails look terrible? If this is the case then it might be time to bite the bullet and to go and have yourself a quick manicure and hand massage to get rid of the hard skin and rough looking nails. You may get some stick from your friends but do you want to look the part for the wedding or not? The same applies to your hair, make sure that you get a haircut a couple of weeks in advance so that any mistakes have enough time to be rectified and if you have facial hair that the bride doesn’t want, a close shave at the barbers is a choice that deserves to be thought about.

Mistakes Every Groom Should Avoid

When it comes to mistakes every groom should avoid, alcohol is a big thing. Remember that getting drunk and drooling over everything with legs or basically making an idiot out of yourself is not a good look for the wedding and where possible, try to keep the alcohol to a minimum. Unless you want to wake up by yourself without your gorgeous bride of course!

Latest Flower Girl Fashion Trends - Summer 2009 Wedding Edition

The flower girl is very often the first person that the adoring crowd will see walking down the aisle on your big day which means that it makes sense for her to look fabulous and cute. Of course there are many flower girl dresses trends that you can choose from but the question of the dress and in particular the color and length is one very often asked.

Flower Girl Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

If your flower girl is of a young age, as most flower girls are, then it doesn’t always make sense for her to be wearing a floor length dress. For a start, she could trip up which will cause embarrassment for her and could potentially cause a hitch in the big day.

Flower Girl Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

Also, kids have an annoying habit of getting themselves rather dirty and messy at the most inappropriate of times and a floor length dress, especially in a very pale color will get dirty in record timing.

Flower Girl Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

It is a great idea to have a dress that is fairly long, perhaps down to the flower girls ankles but try not to make it any longer then this otherwise you may find that the dress will be ruined.

Flower Girl Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

The color of the dress is something that is very often queried when it comes to flower girls dresses trends. A dress that is in the same color as the bride is a very cute touch and especially if it is practically a mini version of the brides dress.

Flower Girl Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

However, the brides big day is just that; her big day so the flower girl can steal some of the limelight so to speak so it may be a wiser idea for her to have a dress that is in the contrasting color of your wedding rather than the same color and style as the dress that the bride is wearing.

Flower Girl Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

Flower Girl Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

Bridal Makeup - Summer 2009 Wedding Tips

Bridal makeup is one of those things that everyone has their own opinion on. When I got married, I had a black and white wedding and I was planning on going for the toned down smoky eyes look to complete the outfit. Imagine my shock and surprise when my makeup artist decided to try out the Grecian Goddess look with greens and gold’s rather than the black look that I had originally opted for!

Bridal Makeup - Summer 2009 Wedding Makeup Ideas

The thing is, bridal makeup doesn’t always have to match the rest of the wedding theme and most modern weddings will have the bride wearing makeup that once upon a time would have been laughed out of the church.

Bridal Makeup - Summer 2009 Wedding Makeup Ideas

Although I had no green or gold in my wedding, aside from the greenery in the flowers of course, the look was perfect for the dress and when I look back at my wedding photo’s, I realize that black, grey and generally smoky eye makeup would have been far too much for my already dramatic wedding.

Bridal Makeup - Summer 2009 Wedding Makeup Ideas

Bridal makeup is something that you can really play around with and it is always a good idea to get yourself a makeup artist to help as like mine did, they can come up with some bridal makeup ideas that you may not have given a second thought.

Bridal Makeup - Summer 2009 Wedding Makeup Ideas

If you are having a red and white wedding for example, do not go with red lips but rather toned down bridal makeup with dusky pinks and pretty beiges to tone down the look of the dramatic color scheme?

Bridal Makeup - Summer 2009 Wedding Makeup Ideas

The same idea applies to other colors as well and a green wedding could be perfectly accentuated with bright gold bridal makeup and a pink or lilac wedding could have the black, grey and smoky eyes to inject a little life into the pastel colors.

Bridal Makeup - Summer 2009 Wedding Makeup Ideas

Bridal Shoes - Summer 2009 Wedding Tips

Bridal shoes have always been a topic of conversation for anyone that is planning to get married in the near future. The usual plain white styles with pretty heels and maybe a few sequins or other accessories to make them appear bridal, they can be somewhat boring and not suit the look of your wedding at all.

Bridal Shoes 2009

One of the best ways to jazz up the look and especially when it comes down to bridal shoes is to match the color of the shoes to the contrasting color of the wedding. If you are having a black and white wedding then why not go for plain black shoes wither in a court shoe style or if you think you can last the whole day in them, stilettos?

Bridal Shoes 2009

These are very sexy and can be the perfect addition to some pretty underwear for the wedding night. You can often find that plain black shoes for a black and white wedding can be bought in most high street stores for a fraction of the price that the bridal shoes will be and they will very often look much better.

Bridal Shoes 2009

This same idea applies to any contrasting wedding color. You can buy bridal shoes without the matching price tag in any color from any store and you can add your own sequins, ribbons and anything else that you fancy for a very small cost to really have a pair of bridal shoes that stands out from the crowd.

Bridal Shoes 2009

You can match this idea for your bridesmaids and flower girls by adding to their as well for a complete wedding look that is inexpensive and that looks perfect.

Bridal Shoes 2009

Wedding Nails For The Bride - Summer 2009 Wedding Tips

Nails are an important part of the whole wedding attire and when thinking of nails for the bride, it first must be remembered that nails that are bitten, yellowing, with chipped nail polish and any other nail faux pas will ruin the whole appeal.

Wedding Nails

One of the favorite looks that many brides are going for are false nails. These can be either acrylic, gel or fiber glass, each of which will have both their advantages and disadvantages and all of which will look fabulous.

Wedding Nails

These can be quite expensive but the good news is that you can fit in a nail appointment up to two weeks before the date and even play around with different kinds of nail art to find the look that suits you and that matches the wedding. One of the best looks is when glitter is added to the acrylic powder for these false nails to add a slightly shimmery look that goes well with any color of dress.

Wedding Nails

Another idea for nails for the bride for those that are on a budget is to get the stick on ones that you can find in most beauty stores. These will generally be much cheaper but do not have much in the staying power but if applied correctly will last for the duration of the day and even the day after if you are lucky.

Wedding Nails

Again you can get these in a variety of colors and patterns and you are guaranteed to find one that matches the wedding look.

Wedding Nails

One of the most favorite nails for the bride look for both real and false nails is a French manicure. This is a very sophisticated look that looks fabulous. A simple white tip and a beige or clear top coat and the nails will look as perfect as they should do on your big day!

Wedding Nails

Wedding Jewelry For The Bride - Summer 2009 Edition

It is the whole ensemble that really makes a bride look marvelous on her wedding day. This means that the dress, veil or tiara and other head pieces, the makeup and also the wedding jewelry for the bride. Without just one of these things, the look can look incomplete and it is important to pay very special attention to the smaller things as well as the larger ones.

Wedding Jewelry For The Bride

One of the things that a bride shouldn’t’ be without on her wedding day is a nice pair of earrings if her ears are pierced. This usually matches the necklace for a really good look and although pearls were always the wedding jewelry for the bride of choice, diamonds and even crystals and colored costume pieces are coming into fashion.

Wedding Jewelry For The Bride

One of the greatest ideas for the wedding jewelry for the bride is to have set that is borrowed from a mother or grandmother for the whole something old, something new thing. This could be a necklace and earring set or just a simple bracelet but it is a great idea to incorporate old traditions into the wedding ceremony without paying too much attention to it.

Wedding Jewelry For The Bride

Antique or vintage wedding jewelry for the bride is another idea that seems to have taken hold over recent years. Although this can be an expensive way to perfect the look for your wedding day, you have the satisfaction of knowing that the jewelry that you are wearing is full of history; especially if you know that you are wearing an item that someone else may have worn for their wedding as well.

Wedding Jewelry For The Bride

Things such as pearl chokers, diamond drop necklaces and much more can be found in vintage stores and if you look online, you can find some of these pieces for a good price.

Wedding Jewelry For The Bride

Mother of the Bride Dresses Trends - Summer 2009 Edition

The mother of the bride is one of the most important people in the wedding. Of course most brides would love for their mothers to feel special on the big day as well; after all, it is her little girl that is getting married! Mother of the bride dresses trends are a good thing to take a sneaky peek at if you want your mother to be dressed in a fashionable yet demure way and of course with an outfit that will not steal your limelight.

Mother of the Bride Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

Once upon a time it would appear to be compulsory for the mother of the bride to wear a dress and jacket suit set or a skirt and top ensemble with the well laughed about hat. This is no longer the case and these days, the mother of the bride looks just as spectacular as the bride herself. A beautiful dress is one option that the mother of the bride can wear and one of the best is a strapless number, ruched or fitting at the middle and a wonderful shrug to cover up any problem arms.

Mother of the Bride Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

This is a classic look that will not have to cost a fortune and will look fabulous. The hat can still be worn with this outfit if it is called upon but for the most part, a stylish hairstyle with just a couple of accessories is a perfect look.

Mother of the Bride Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

One of the things that the mother of the bride should have to match her dress is a handbag. It is this that will prove incredibly handy for the duration of the day to keep the bride’s money, phone and anything else that she may need.

Mother of the Bride Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

You can get some wonderful dresses with handbags to match and this is a very stylish look for any mother of the bride.

Mother of the Bride Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

Mother of the Bride Dresses - 2009 Wedding Fashion

Wedding Hair for the Groom

It is just as important for the man to look good at a wedding as it is for a woman and sometimes wedding hair for him can be somewhat overlooked. It is important to get this right as well however otherwise the photos will look not quite right.

Groom Haircuts - Summer 2009 Hair Edition

It is important that the man books an appointment at a hairstylist for at least two months before the wedding. This is important just in case the hair is cut short or any other mishaps happen and the hair has enough time to grow back a little before the big day. This would be the time to have any major cuts when it comes to wedding hair for him and then it is just a light trim that will be needed for the month before the wedding and then a couple of days beforehand.

Groom Haircuts - Summer 2009 Hair Edition

The other reason as to why it is important for you to have your hair cut and sorted two or three months before the wedding is to get rid of any muck ups that have happened with the hair before. This is especially more for short hair where all of the problems will show up in the wedding photos and that is why wedding hair for him is just as important as wedding hair for her.

Groom Haircuts - Summer 2009 Hair Edition

Groom Haircuts - Summer 2009 Hair Edition

The best time to have wedding hair for him cut again for the last time before the wedding is around two weeks. This amount of time is perfect for the groom to still look well turned out but will also leave just the right amount of time for any mistakes to have been covered over by regrowth of new hair.

Groom Haircuts - Summer 2009 Hair Edition

Although it is very often overlooked, wedding hair for him is vital to ensure that the photos are perfect and that the wedding day goes as smooth as it should do.

Latest Summer 2009 Bridesmaid Dresses Trends

On the biggest day of your life the bridesmaid dresses are just important as the wedding dress for the bride. This means that it pays to be up to date with the latest bridesmaid dresses trends and thankfully, for the year of 2009, the whole look is simple and elegant with the opportunity to save an awful lot of money.

2009 Bridesmaid Dresses

Black is a hit color for weddings of 2009 and with this comes the ability to save money on the latest bridesmaid dresses trends. A simple black cocktail dress, usually costing a fraction of the price of a normal bridesmaid dress, can be teamed with a black and white wedding dress for a wedding that is both classy and sophisticated without it costing a small fortune.

2009 Bridesmaid Dresses

The black dress can also be worn in other ways; to proms, dates and other such formal events meaning that the dress will get a lot more wear out of it.

Latest 2009 Bridesmaid Dresses

One of the best looks to go for within the latest bridesmaid dresses trends is that of a strapless dress that is slightly fitted at the waist and a simple skirt that literally flows to the floor. This looks perfect with cascading flowers and curly hair and it is this look that can turn a simple black dress into the perfect bridesmaid dress on a budget.

Latest 2009 Bridesmaid Dresses

Although latest bridesmaid dresses trends with every season, there are a few dresses that will go with every weather and every occasion which is why it is a good idea to check out those that can be worn again at a later date.

Latest 2009 Bridesmaid Dresses

Latest 2009 Bridesmaid Dresses

Latest 2009 Bridesmaid Dresses

Latest 2009 Bridesmaid Dresses