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• mini questionnaire about bridal style, personal taste, reception plans etc.
• it allows you to customize the invite
  • e.g. adding the names of bride and groom's parents, your date, venue, time etc.
    • really good to make sure you include everything!
• then it gives u the most fitting invitation wording to match the bride
  

Starting today, Nov. 18, WE TV will be giving away one wedding dress from the David Tutera for Faviana collection to a lucky fan on Twitter.

David Tutera showcased his 20-piece collection of luxury gowns for Faviana at the My Fair Wedding launch party this fall. Here's a great clip from the show, with backstage footage and an interview with David -

Fans can follow WE tv's Twitter feed (@WEtv) for instructions on how to enter. Here are the official rules for the contest in case you can share the info: http://bit.ly/QmEAq, no purchase necessary.

Cheers!

Your guest opens up her mailbox, and sees a lovely envelope addressed to her. Inside is her invitation to your wedding! What a lovely way to tell her how much you want her to share in the joy and celebrate you and your fiancé’s exchange of wedding vows.

On movie sets it is called a screen test, an actor never goes on the big screen without trying different makeup looks for that character...same thing in the wedding world, it is called a "trial run", both are extremely important when it comes to you looking your very best as you star in the biggest production of your life...your wedding day!

On this one day in your life, you get one shot (hopefully) to look the best you ever did and, this is not the day to experiment with new hairstyles, or makeup colors that you have never worn before.
This is the day you want to look like you...only a touch more glamorous!

Here are a few tips that every bride should think of when hiring a professional makeup artist:

Remember that you are interviewing the makeup artist, and hair stylist as well. You two will be working together very closely and it is very important that your personalities get along, especially the day of your wedding.

Most artists charge for trial runs, so make sure that fee is discussed ahead of time...after all, their time is valuable. Plan on at least 90 minutes.

Your artist should be prompt, professional and very calming to be around.

Never hire someone without seeing their work. Ask to see a portfolio or photos of their work, and ask how long they have been in business.

Experienced artists know the importance of working fast, following a schedule and being cordial to other vendors involved.

Ask for testimonials of former clients.

Get a trial run at least 3-4 months before your wedding.

Make sure you are done tanning when you go in for your makeup trial.

Mention any & all product allergies at your trial run, and if you are on any medications.

Bring along your current makeup so we can see what routine you are used to doing. It is okay to use your own products!

Never feel pressured into trying new colors or buying anything...this is your day!

Be open to new suggestions to enhance your features for your photos, sometimes your every day makeup, and colors, do not work well for photography.

Bring along "tear sheets" of some makeup looks that you like.

Make sure you have a waterproof mascara!

Do not get a facial close to your wedding date. Some facials are meant to draw out impurities in the skin which can cause breakouts.

Make sure your artist takes photos of your new look and writes down all the colors they used on you, so they can duplicate that exact look on your wedding day, so there will be no surprises!

Coordinate your makeup and hair time with your wedding planner- you never want your hairstyle or makeup application to be rushed the day of your wedding. Plan on at least an hour for both.

Check your finished application in 3 way mirrors, and outdoor lighting. You want to make sure you look good in all angles, and lighting!

Think about adding individual eyelashes or a strip lash for an elegant look. I've seen eyelashes make women look 10 years younger!

It is very nice to see the entire bridal party perfectly made up for your bridal photos, and don't forget the mothers of the bride & groom...it is their big day, too!

If you do like the artist and agree to hire them, ask for a contract, and discuss what it will take to reserve their services for you, many require a deposit, and some are non refundable.

And finally....makeup can always wash off, so if they don't get it right the first time, they try again, until YOU are happy...that's why it is called a trial! You try different looks until you get that picture perfect look that is just right for you!

Remember...that wedding photos last a lifetime and you want to make sure that the money invested in professional makeup artists and hairstyling is money well spent.

            I've heard it said and I believe it to be true"that life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but rather by the number of moments that take our breath away".

            In life there are so few events that we celebrate or commemerate.  When that time comes why not white doves.  For centuries white doves have symbolized peace, joy and love.  Some cultures see the release of white doves as a wish for good luck and prosperity.  Regardless of what you believe the release of white doves is simply breath taking and awe inspiring.

             So you are getting married and you are thinking about a release, whats next?  The following bullets are suggestions when considering a vendor for your dove release.
              *Most vendors who do a release do it on a part time basis.  So the way
               to find them is on line.  There are white dove directories where
               vendors are listed by state, and wedding sites that will refer
               individuals who do releases.
              * When you have identified the vendor you are planning on using
              make sure the birds that are released are rock doves and not ring
              neck doves, because ring neck doves will not survive the release,
              due to their inability to get home.
              * On the day of your wedding make sure you have communication
              between your photographer and the individual doing the release. 
              The birds move quickly and the photographer needs to be cued to
              capture that special moment.
              * Make sure you get people in the wedding party involved in the
              release.  It will be an event that people will talk about for years to
              come.
              * Most vendors will have a decorative cage that will display birds.
              Take advantage of this display, people will love to get their picture
              next to these birds.
              * It is difficult to express in words the impact of a release on a group
              of people. 


The following video from Youtube illustrates what others have  done with doves. 



              But at the end of the day make your release an individualized event with music or poetry that means something special to you.

             If you are looking to make your wedding day memorable and unique  a white dove release could accomplish that for you, wether it is a simple single release or multiple doves.