Take time for yourself when planning your wedding.  You want to glow on your wedding day, so remember to take extra care of your skin!

One Month to the wedding:

-Decide who will do your makeup and have a trial run done, so you are happy with your colours and final look.

-Decide on your hairstylist and have a trial run done, remember to bring your headpiece with you so your hairstylist knows what it looks like and how it should be put in your hair.

-Cut down on tea or coffee, to help you maintain a white sparkling smile.

-Moisturize.  You want to have that soft silky smooth skin on your wedding day.

A couple of weeks before the wedding:

-Cut salt and fat, and load all on vegetables and fruit.  Eat right, your skin will love you for it!

-Remember to drink lots of water.

-Take time to exercise, it’s a great stress reliever.

-If you need to trim your hair or colour/highlight it, do it now.

One week before the wedding:

-Remember to drink water.

-Pamper your self to a facial, eyebrow shaping & massage

The Day Before the BIG day:

-Drink lots of water.

-Have your nails done…..and pedicure too!

-Have a nice relaxing bath.  Put on some soft music and allow yourself sometime to yourself to take everything in.  You owe yourself this much.

Enjoy your day.  By following the above, you will be the most relaxed glowing bride.

If you are wondering what the spring colours are for 2009, the following is a recap of spring colours created by Pantone.  Pantone is the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries. The PANTONE® Name is known worldwide as the standard language for color communication from designer to manufacturer to retailer to customer.

Whether you are planning your wedding or attending one, focusing on any of these colours will put you in the spotlight.  All of them are beautiful, rich and simply elegant.

Spring Colours by Pantone 2009

If you are getting married on St. Patrick’s Day or are looking into having an Irish themed wedding, you may find the following wedding favors perfect to give away to your guests.

Shamrock Votive Holder

Playful and fun in green and frosted glass, these votive holders look great scattered on reception tables for decoration, or wrapped in cello or tulle and tied with a bow. Each votive holder measures a standard 2.5″ tall. Candle is not included.

Lucky in Love Shamrock Candle

Have a little Irish in you? These gift wrapped candles make festive decorations for your reception tables, and a substantial favor for guests to take home with them. Each high quality wax candle measures 3″ and arrives wrapped in a clear cello bag that’s tied with gold cord.

Wondering if you should be sending out “Save the Dates”?  Some reasons to send these announcements out are if many of your wedding guests live out of town, if you are having a destination wedding or if you’re planning a wedding during a holiday to avoid peak wedding seasons.

I think Save the Date announcements are a great idea and the following are some of my favorites from Wedding Paper Divas.

Candy Stripe

Like a box of wrapped candies, this save the date is filled with sweet surprises. A place for your photo makes this treat complete.

Simple Elegance

Framed with clean lines in a neutral palette, this design is the perfect accent to an elegant wedding.

Wine Country

Create a relaxing vineyard atmosphere with these stylish save the date cards! Guests will look forward to savoring each wedding moment with this design featuring an intricate vine motif. Matching wedding invitations, reception, response, directions, thank you and place cards are also available.

Meadow Flourish

With bright, graceful tendrils and delicate leaflets, this design combines natural undertones with bold color. Matching wedding invitations bridal shower invitations, response, reception, thank you and direction cards are also available.

Rosy Ring

Spread your joy all over town with this lively floral save the date card. The delightful deluge of flowers is sure to brighten up anyone’s day!