Whether you want to shed some excess pounds or just hope to tone up a bit before the big day, it is not uncommon for people to want to get in shape after getting engaged. Even if you’ve had fitness goals for a while, sometimes a deadline can help with motivation you may have previously been lacking. While we by no means think losing weight... More »
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6 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Your Wedding Day
People always say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that’s never truer than on the morning of your wedding. It can be a tricky balance, because you want something that will keep you full and provide enough energy, as you never know how much you’ll be able to eat once the festivities begin. However, depending o... More »
Happy National Nail Polish Day! In the final days leading up to your wedding, you've likely checked off most of the boxes on your to-do list. You have your dress, picked your accessories, found a hairstyle and makeup look you love, and know exactly which perfume you'll be wearing as you walk down the aisle. But what about your wed... More »
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How to Handle a Sunburn Right Before Your Wedding
Even if school days are behind you, summer is still considered a joyful time filled with warm days and wild nights. It’s no surprise that it’s still the most popular season to get married. The problem is if you accidentally spend too much time in the sun before your big day, you might wind up with a nasty sunburn when you walk down t... More »
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How to Maintain Your Wedding-Day Makeup
It’s your wedding day and you have a million things on your mind: one of those thoughts being how to ensure your makeup lasts from the moment you say “I do” through your grand exit with your new spouse. Whether you’re an aficionado or have never applied anything other than mascara, the hustle and bustle of the day can mak... More »
While the right makeup artist can work wonders, your wedding-day beauty routine is best helped along by healthy, glowing skin. Of course, months of stress due to the planning process can make that difficult. To help prevent blemishes from occurring during the week of your nuptials, skin specialist and product developer at Colorescience, Patricia... More »
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How to Achieve a Minimalist Wedding-Day Look
People say that a bride’s wedding-day makeup should look like a more elevated version of her everyday self. For those who are comfortable using makeup, this will tend to be a full glamorous look. But there are plenty of women who go without makeup in their day-to-day lives, and therefore may have trouble figuring out how to achieve the rig... More »
No matter what shape you’re in when you get engaged, it’s very common to want to tone up a bit before the big day. The problem is that not all workouts are created equally, and even going to a class might not lead you to the right exercises. While any physical activity is helpful to a point, once you’ve said yes to the dress, i... More »
Candles are made to last hours, providing you with fragrant bliss. They're also an excellent go-to gift for brides, bridesmaids, and more as one can never truly have enough of them. Candles also make for an excellent addition to your wedding ceremony or reception décor. In order to keep them in safe condition while looking their b... More »
Once you've selected your wedding dress and accessories, it's time to start thinking about how you'll wear your hair for the ceremony and reception. While many brides choose to don romantic updos, classic low chignons, or boho-chic braided 'dos, we've seen a rise in popularity for wearing your hair down at the wedding. Choosing to do... More »
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