Finding the right colour for your gown is the easy bit, finding the right colours to suit your bridesmaids can prove to be incredibly difficult! While the warm/cool skin tone system is useful for finding the right shades of colours, the seasonal skin tone system is also great for finding the right colour for a…
Long hair with big waves If you have fine hair the easiest way to get this hairstyle is to use wide-barrel rollers in your hair while it’s damp and leave in overnight. In the morning undo the rollers, comb your fingers through your hair and spray with a curl-enhancing hairspray. Next: Side Bun > Wedding…
60 second expert: Dinny Hall on choosing your wedding ring Wedding rings are probably the most symbolic aspect of getting married and everyone has a very personal view on what’s attractive and what’s not. Choosing your wedding rings can be a minefield, so we spoke to one of the UK’s top jewellery designers, Dinny Hall,…
A Guide to Dress Shapes When choosing your dream wedding dress it’s easy to get stuck on the details. You love the beads, the embroidery flowers, the lace panels, etc, but stop, take a step back and look at the overall shape. Is it really the best shape for you? Does the skirt part of…
60 second expert: May Clee-Cadman, of cake company Maisie Fantasie, on choosing your wedding cake. You worked on the film Confetti – how many cakes did you make? I made three wedding cakes, one for each couple – tennis-themed, Hollywood, and Naturist (don’t ask!). I had to make two extra top tiers per cake in…
It’s the most important day of your life. You’ve found the right man, dress and the perfect location. What about the hair? Hair can be the most important thing to consider, it needs to compliment your dress and face. You need to consider the shape of your face. If you have a long face, add…
A very traditional wedding hairstyle, this top knot bun is easy to do but you need long hair. Comb your hair up into a high ponytail and secure with a ponyband. Twist the length of the ponytail until it curls around itself into a bun. Use plenty of hair-coloured grips to hold in place and…
Wedding invitations are a great way to set the scene for your big day. You’re announcing the most special day of your life to your nearest and dearest. Make your invitations ones to remember! Read more on how to have create the perfect wedding invitations for your wedding. If you are making your own invites,…
60 second expert: Helen Doyle on choosing your wedding invitations Wedding invitations play a vital role in the smooth organisation of your big day. But it’s not just a matter of sending out a card with the date on – there is so much more to a proper wedding invitation. We’ve grabbed a quick five…
Pear-shaped You: You have a small waist and wide hips and bottom Do: There are lots of styles you can choose if you are a classic pear-shape a Basque waist or strapless ball gown will balance your shape. An off-the-shoulder neckline will make your top look in more proportion to your bottom. Don’ts: A column…