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]]>Movies, plays, and concerts all hold rehearsals before the performance—your makeup artist should, too. Book an appointment a few weeks before the wedding to try out some looks. And just in case you have a reaction to the makeup, it’s definitely better to find out before, rather than having swollen eyes or a break-out on the big day!
Following trends is tempting, but they tend to die out fairly fast, meaning you may look back on your pictures and ask yourself what the heck you were thinking. Rather opt for a classic look and avoid anything too dramatic.
Even if you’re not a big makeup person, it’s good to remember that certain looks show up better in photos than others. Most makeup artists are well-versed in applying makeup that can last the duration of the day and look gorgeous both on- and off-camera, so go with them if they suggest something stronger than a tinted moisturizer.
Ever heard the saying, “too many cooks spoil the broth”? Getting opinions from too many people about what look you should go for can lead to confusion and uncertainty. Instead, keep your consulting crew small—and always go with your gut.
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]]>The bride of today is very different from the bride of the 20th century, and instead of using bridal magazines for inspiration, they are using Pinterest and Etsy.
To show you what we mean, we have some bridal confessions about tried and tested wedding experiences to help you make yours, a wedding to remember:
1. A Hipster-Like Open Bar
“When we decided to do an open bar, we decided to make it different. We didn’t have any of the big-name alcohol brands or beers and instead did all craft beer and unique types of drinks. Moscow Mules were our biggest hit and we offered a mini-side open bar of just 15 different types of whiskeys. We did this because people find the food, the drink, and the music the most memorable part of any wedding. We’re big into all three of those things so we invested a lot of money in having a unique kind of open bar that our guests would never forget.” — Shelly K., 31
2. Skipping the Seating Chart
“I started doing a seating chart, probably two weeks before the wedding, and it gave me so much anxiety. It was super hard figuring out where everyone should sit. I mean how the heck would I know where my friend from work would be happy sitting for the night? I ripped up the chart in a million pieces and decided to create a sign that said ‘Sit where you’d like and make a new pal.’ I found it made our wedding more social. People met new people they probably never would have chatted with. Nobody felt awkward. Plus, nobody sits for very long so why does it matter where they sit anyway?” — Ali H., 28
3. A Cake Made Out of Macarons
“I’m not big cake-lover and the thought of spending a couple of thousand on a five-tiered wedding cake that so many people would forget to eat made me roll my eyes. I decided to go to a French bakery in town and ask them to make a tower of different flavored macarons, enough to feed to 110 people. It was a giant tower but it was such a bit hit. That’s my favorite dessert and it was nice to have that personal touch on my wedding day.” — Hannah W., 27
4. A Brunch Wedding
“I made my wedding a brunch wedding because brunch is my thing. I’m always brunching. It’s the number one thing I look forward to on the weekends. There’s no rule your wedding has to be at night so I decided to make it during the day. We saved so much money that way and served better, more popular food options. Our bar was stocked with mimosas and Bloody Marys. It was the best wedding decision we ever made.” — Theresa V., 31
5. Bridesmaid Non-Dresses
“I wanted my wedding vibe to be less formal than other people so I decided not to do bridesmaid dresses. Instead, I gave my bridesmaids the option of wearing skirts and tops or jumpsuits and rompers. They didn’t match but that was better because they looked like humans, instead of robots. Also, the outfits they wore were things they’d wear again on a Saturday night or to brunch.” — Georgia B., 26
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]]>Movies, plays, and concerts all hold rehearsals before the performance—your makeup artist should, too. Book an appointment a few weeks before the wedding to try out some looks. And just in case you have a reaction to the makeup, it’s definitely better to find out before, rather than having swollen eyes or a break-out on the big day!
Following trends is tempting, but they tend to die out fairly fast, meaning you may look back on your pictures and ask yourself what the heck you were thinking. Rather opt for a classic look and avoid anything too dramatic.
Even if you’re not a big makeup person, it’s good to remember that certain looks show up better in photos than others. Most makeup artists are well-versed in applying makeup that can last the duration of the day and look gorgeous both on- and off-camera, so go with them if they suggest something stronger than a tinted moisturizer.
Ever heard the saying, “too many cooks spoil the broth”? Getting opinions from too many people about what look you should go for can lead to confusion and uncertainty. Instead, keep your consulting crew small—and always go with your gut.
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]]>The post 21st Century Wedding Experiences to Inspire Millennials appeared first on LUX & LUSH.
]]>The bride of today is very different from the bride of the 20th century, and instead of using bridal magazines for inspiration, they are using Pinterest and Etsy.
To show you what we mean, we have some bridal confessions about tried and tested wedding experiences to help you make yours, a wedding to remember:
1. A Hipster-Like Open Bar
“When we decided to do an open bar, we decided to make it different. We didn’t have any of the big-name alcohol brands or beers and instead did all craft beer and unique types of drinks. Moscow Mules were our biggest hit and we offered a mini-side open bar of just 15 different types of whiskeys. We did this because people find the food, the drink, and the music the most memorable part of any wedding. We’re big into all three of those things so we invested a lot of money in having a unique kind of open bar that our guests would never forget.” — Shelly K., 31
2. Skipping the Seating Chart
“I started doing a seating chart, probably two weeks before the wedding, and it gave me so much anxiety. It was super hard figuring out where everyone should sit. I mean how the heck would I know where my friend from work would be happy sitting for the night? I ripped up the chart in a million pieces and decided to create a sign that said ‘Sit where you’d like and make a new pal.’ I found it made our wedding more social. People met new people they probably never would have chatted with. Nobody felt awkward. Plus, nobody sits for very long so why does it matter where they sit anyway?” — Ali H., 28
3. A Cake Made Out of Macarons
“I’m not big cake-lover and the thought of spending a couple of thousand on a five-tiered wedding cake that so many people would forget to eat made me roll my eyes. I decided to go to a French bakery in town and ask them to make a tower of different flavored macarons, enough to feed to 110 people. It was a giant tower but it was such a bit hit. That’s my favorite dessert and it was nice to have that personal touch on my wedding day.” — Hannah W., 27
4. A Brunch Wedding
“I made my wedding a brunch wedding because brunch is my thing. I’m always brunching. It’s the number one thing I look forward to on the weekends. There’s no rule your wedding has to be at night so I decided to make it during the day. We saved so much money that way and served better, more popular food options. Our bar was stocked with mimosas and Bloody Marys. It was the best wedding decision we ever made.” — Theresa V., 31
5. Bridesmaid Non-Dresses
“I wanted my wedding vibe to be less formal than other people so I decided not to do bridesmaid dresses. Instead, I gave my bridesmaids the option of wearing skirts and tops or jumpsuits and rompers. They didn’t match but that was better because they looked like humans, instead of robots. Also, the outfits they wore were things they’d wear again on a Saturday night or to brunch.” — Georgia B., 26
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