Brides all over Tennessee can rejoice with these irresistible bridal hairstyles especially for long-haired beauties. Having longer locks myself, it’s always nice to see long bridal hairstyles that don’t involve an all-out bridal updo. If you’re not an updo type of gal, you want to show off your shiny curls, or you want the simple romance of your hair waving gently in the breeze, you’ll find a bit of inspiration here. Below are 10 of my favorite hairstyles for long-haired brides from across the web, especially for you! Elstile via WeddingChicks Classic, soft curls for long bridal hairdo to the
If a frilly, white guest book with pale dotted lines isn’t your dream wedding guest book, you’ll love these alternatives. Traditional wedding guest books tend to get stored immediately after the honeymoon – or after a few years, when the newlywed phase wears off. They generally ask for guests’ names, addresses, and “Message” for the couple. This would be helpful if guests filled out everything (and addresses did not change)! The solution to a weary guest book that’s only partially filled out? A modern yet timeless alternative you and your future spouse will hold on to for many years…if not
Whether you’re opting for a destination wedding with a lot of travel involved, or you’re simply hosting your wedding back in your hometown, the tasks at hand can seem daunting. No worries, though. I’ve rounded up ten of my favorite anti-stress tips for planning a wedding out-of-town, out-of-state, or even out-of-country! Read on to find out what you need to do to make your long-distance wedding planning experience an enjoyable and stress-free occasion. A professional wedding planner will not only know how to navigate the event industry specific to your wedding locale, but he or she will also be able
Whether you’ve been planning your dream wedding since you were a little girl or are six months into the engagement with little to show for it, chances are that you can seriously benefit from a professional wedding planner. That being said, brides often pause when it comes to hiring a pro to coordinate the biggest day of their lives, assuming they’re better off to save the cash or ask family or friends to coordinate the day (either for free or at rock-bottom prices). A professional wedding planner isn’t a vendor category you should write off as a “splurge” from the
You’re engaged! In your excitement, you may be tempted to hand out your personal email address at tons of registration events. But you really shouldn’t. Just as sure as the sun will rise the day after you drop your email into that dotted box, you’re sure to start getting a whole slew of messages from services and vendors eager and willing to market their options to you. While getting those messages is exciting and often filled with invaluable resources and offers for your big day, it can be a little hard to wade through when you just want to see
How do you create a memorable and fun welcome bag for your wedding guests? Use these ideas to get started. Any way you look at it, your wedding guests are who make your wedding a true party. Honoring them with a memorable, fun treat at the start of your wedding weekend seems not only logical, but also necessary to get the party started early! For today’s busy bride, creating the perfect welcome bag or basket for your wedding guests may seem like an after-thought. Welcome gifts for out-of-towners and other special guests are often a detail many brides address last
Hey Anna Beth, Family issues at weddings get the better of all of us from time to time, so don’t feel like you’re alone in the drama. For starters, deciding to include your stepmother in your wedding was entirely your decision to make. Etiquette exists for both including and excluding stepparents from the bridal lineup. The fact that your stepmother has been in your life since you were a young child further supports your decision to include her in such a big day. Since the relationship is obviously strained between your biological mother and your stepmother, however, you might want
When it comes to wedding planning, choosing the right photographer is key. After all, you’ll be spending a lot of time together, so you need to get quite comfortable with them. Whether it’s an engagement shoot, bridal portrait, or your actual wedding day photos, it is your photographer’s job to make the bride feel absolutely beautiful. But what if there was a way your photographer could make you feel not just beautiful, but sexy, like a supermodel, and desirably confident? Oh, wait, (duh!) there totally is! Boudoir photography might not be the most traditional pre-wedding photo sessions, but they are
You found a wedding dress that has every single item on your checklist. Now, you just can’t wait to show your parents and maid of honor pictures of it online! After a quick Google search, you find a link to the designer’s website. You start looking around at other links too, and you finally come across one promising the exact same gown at less than 10% what your local bridal salon will charge you. You’re intrigued, to say the least. Should you bite the bullet and buy from your local salon, or should you take a chance and purchase this
As we approach the anniversary of the King of Rock and Roll’s passing, Elvis fans around the world celebrate the music that touched millions. Couples young and old can relate to so many of his songs about love and romance – which make a great deal of his music wonderful choices for a wedding reception. If you’re having trouble choosing a first dance song for you and your groom but know you want to go with something classic, using an Elvis tune may be just what you need. Read on to learn about five tunes by Elvis that would be perfect
