Long-term skin and hair prep for wedding makeup. Start your skincare 8 months in advance
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A lot of brides-to-be think that they just hire a makeup artist to apply the wedding makeup in the morning of their big day – and they will look amazing, fresh, and perfect. Wrong! This simply isn’t enough. If you want to truly shine on your wedding day, you must start your skincare and hair care at least 6-8 months before the event. And all this work should be done daily and patiently. Unless you’re not a professional makeup artist or beautician, you might need some help and advice in this area. So, here are some tips for you.
Unique bridal wreath used only in two Ukrainian villages. Real work of art
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This wedding headdress of a bride is truly unique. It is traditionally used (for several centuries in a row) only in one particular area of western Ukraine. The headpiece of the local brides looks opulent, eye-catching, and impressive. When a bride is wearing such a wreath, you can’t miss her. And by the way, even today, local women sometimes choose to get married in this authentic headgear, though not very often. Let’s find out more about this elaborate wedding headdress.
Bridal shower planning. What to do?
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You might think that it’s the easiest thing in the world to plan a wedding shower for your beloved friends. But this party really needs time, money, and effort to organize it – though not as much as the actual wedding planning. Still, you have to remember some focal points that will help you make the perfect bridal shower party. If you’re the one responsible for the wedding shower, don’t worry, we’re here to make your planning easier. Here are the main things you should know about the wedding shower prep.
Wedding traditions of Peru. Exceptionally colorful and deeply meaningful Peruvian weddings
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Peru is one of those countries which culture and beliefs are closest to Mother Earth. The local people highly appreciate nature and their centuries-old traditions. So, the wedding rituals here are charming and only a few foreigners can understand what’s happening on their own. That’s why we decided to explain the main Peruvian wedding traditions and help you fall in love with this unique wedding culture. Weddings in Peru are extremely colorful, look amazing and deeply symbolic.
Engagement party advice in Q&A style
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After the main question has been popped, the couple became engaged. And usually, they want to share the excellent news with their family and friends, so, the engagement party is due. But if that’s your first wedding and first engagement, how to do everything right and organize the perfect engagement party? So many brides and grooms have a whole lot of questions about this event. They need some help with organizing such an important party. And we’re here to help you out.
Vintage hand-woven wedding towels used in old Ukrainian wedding rituals
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Embroidered and woven ceremonial towels called “rushnyk” were traditionally used in many wedding rituals in Ukraine. For example, it was used during the ritual of engagement. The bride and groom stepped on such a towel in church during the wedding ceremony. A bride could use an ornate towel instead of a belt. The wedding witnesses wore ceremonial towels tied around their body. A lot of different wedding traditions are connected with a bridal towel. Here are a few samples of old Ukrainian wedding towels, hand-woven on a loom.
Indian traditional wedding dress – red sari or white gown?
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India is one of those countries with a large variety of wedding traditions, rituals, and superstitions. So, there should be some strict rules as to what wedding dress a bride must wear. And yes, such rules exist. For example, the traditional wedding gown should be of a certain color, certain design, and the bride should wear certain jewelry pieces and makeup. Indian brides look glamorous and beautiful in their wedding attire – practically no Western-style wedding gown can be as awe-inspiring.
Kid-friendly wedding ideas. Dos and don’ts if you’re inviting children to your wedding
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First of all, if you’re planning a wedding and feel obliged to organize some specific activities and locations for kids, you don’t have to do it! Children do just fine without any fancy kid-friendly zones. Although, if you want to do it, there are plenty of options and ideas for you, which we’re gladly sharing in this article. Also, to plan a kid-friendly wedding, you need to know a few things that are important, to make your wedding ceremony and reception as pleasant and comfy for everybody as possible.
Marriage traditions of the Kayan people. Only genetically related bride and groom can be wed
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The Kayan people have striking traditions, very different from what we know and what seems normal to us. For example, women of this ethnic group wear brass neck rings throughout their whole lives, due to which their necks are lengthened and look bizarre. But this tradition is not the only one that can surprise and astonish. The Kayan wedding traditions are also rather odd and interesting.
Italian wedding traditions: serenades, traditional sweets, and no mirrors
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In Italy, a wedding is a remarkably romantic occasion. A lot of wedding rituals just scream romance. For instance, a night serenade, a wedding bouquet brought by the groom, or huge bridal veils that don’t let the couple see each other before the marriage ceremony. All together, the local wedding customs and rituals make the Italian wedding a very elegant and beautiful sight. And some of these wedding traditions are 700 years old, which is awesome.
Backyard wedding and Air B&B wedding from scratch. Tips and tricks
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Backyard weddings and Air Bed and Breakfast weddings can be amazing. But if you’re dreaming about a backyard wedding, you have to carefully consider if you really will be able to organize one and be happy with the result. There are so many issues to consider and so many tasks to accomplish, like infrastructure, parking, wedding meal, restrooms, etc. But smart wedding planning will do wonders and turn your marriage ceremony into an open-air dream wedding with picturesque wedding photos, homey atmosphere, creative wedding decor, limited amount of rules – and you can have all that with a little budget.
Indian wedding rituals and their explanation
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Indian traditional wedding is always a cheerful and colorful occasion. It’s full of tradition. Such a festivity is definitely worth observing or – if you’re lucky – participating in. Vivid colors, rich décor, flowers and greens everywhere, plenty of singing and dancing, tasty food, millennia-old rituals, and so much more. But to really understand what’s going on, a person (especially a foreigner) should learn the meaning and symbolism of various Indian marriage rituals and traditions. That’s what we’re going to do right now, together.
Wedding vendors – how to communicate with them
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Every wedding is organized with the help of different vendors – florists, food vendors, makeup artists, photographers, DJs, wedding cake makers, bridal shops, jewelers, wedding planners, and so on. All these companies work alongside the couple to make the wedding happen. And it’s important to communicate with them in the right way and establish productive cooperation. Here you are a few important issues for the brides and grooms that will help you work in perfect tandem with a wedding vendor.
Balinese bridal headdress – stunning golden crown
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Balinese wedding attire looks very beautiful, ornate, and regal, especially the costume of the royalty and wealthy couples. And the most eye-catching part of the bride’s outfit is the headdress in the shape of a huge and intricately made crown. It seems like you could stand for hours near the bride and survey this gorgeous headpiece because it has so many tiny details. Come on, let’s take a closer look at the wedding headdress used by blushing brides in Bali.
Spanish wedding traditions
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A Spanish bodas or wedding is a cheerful event, when families get even closer and celebrate together. In Spain, families are very tight-knit, especially the closest relatives – parents and children, siblings, grandparents and grandkids, etc. Traditionally, couples invited lots of relatives to a wedding to show them respect and share this happy day with them, so there were often at least 200 wedding guests. Though today, weddings got smaller and only close relatives and friends are invited. But still, there are wedding traditions that show how important it is for Spanish people to keep in touch and maintain good relationships with their immediate family.
Wedding makeup tips and advice. Really important issues
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This is a headache for so many brides. We want to look perfect and stunning on our wedding day, but what if you can’t afford a professional makeup artist? What if you have no idea as to what style of makeup to choose for your special day? What if you make a mistake that can’t be corrected, ever? We can’t let that happen. So, here are a few tips, tricks, and pieces of advice for bridal makeup. They will help you look gorgeous and natural during your marriage ceremony and on your wedding photos.
How to do wedding planning during coronavirus pandemic
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A lot of brides and even professional wedding planners are at a loss as to what they can do today, this week, this month to continue the wedding preparation. The world pandemic and quarantine influence our life big time, so we need to adjust. If you’re panicking that your wedding planning is stalled and there is still a long list of things you must do before the wedding day, read this article and stop stressing. There is a whole lot of things you can do even while staying at home. Here are at least 7 things you can do now to make progress in your wedding planning.
Maasai wedding traditions, customs, and rituals
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Maasai are people with old and curious wedding traditions that are still widely in use. Some of them are adorable and typically African, others may look a bit strange for an outsider. But these wedding rituals and customs are a large part of Maasai culture. So, let’s take a closer look and find out more about these particular Kenyan wedding traditions. For example, why Maasai newlyweds don’t spend their first night after the wedding together?
Wedding traditions in Ireland
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Ireland is a great country with plenty of old traditions that are still preserved and in use in the 21st century. We’ve gathered top-10 most sweet, romantic, and historic Irish wedding traditions. They deserve to be known and used not only by the Irish people but also by any couple out there because they are meaningful, symbolic, and fun. If you’re looking for some old wedding rituals to incorporate in your future wedding, pick one of these. By the way, some of them are 9,000 years old.
Best wedding day advice from wedding photographers
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Good wedding photos are extremely important for any couple. It’s your memory of the wedding day, they show your mood, your appearance, your attitude, your relationship with the person you love. But unfortunately, sometimes wedding photos are bad, and it’s a disaster for any bride. Why does it happen? Because people don’t hire a wedding photographer or choose not a professional, the couple can’t find a connection with the photographer, poses look non-natural, etc. We’ve prepared a few pieces of advice from wedding photographers that will help you to have the best wedding photos from your big day.
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