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Video Blog with Event Cosmetics and Fada Salon

October 20, 2011
Great ideas for hair and make up for your wedding, from our friends at Event Cosmetics and Fada Salon!!

Movie Review: The Wedding Planner

October 18, 2011
This month’s movie is The Wedding Planner… one of my all time favorite wedding movies/romantic comedies!  Enjoy.  Movie: The Wedding Planner Starring: Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey Genre: Wedding/Romance/Comedy Who to watch it with: Your girlfriends, or by yourself (with your pajamas and a pint of ice cream!) Summary: Mary (Lopez) is one of the [...]

The Strapless Dress: Fact or Fiction

October 12, 2011
 So your about to walk down the aisle in front of all of your family and friends on one of the biggest days of your life…..and all you can think about is how your strapless gown is slipping down and you need to pull it up. The last thing a bride wants is the constant [...]

Upcoming Event: Committed! An Alternative Bridal Event

October 5, 2011
Are you recently engaged and starting to plan your wedding?  Do you consider yourself a non-traditional bride?  Are you excited to plan a wedding that totally represents your fun, quirky personality?  Than this is the event for you! Committed: An Alternative Bridal Event is an “out-of-the-box bridal showcase”… it’s not your average bridal show!  Think of [...]

Most Popular Engagement Rings for 2011

September 28, 2011
I was very interested to know what the most popular engagement rings were for 2011.  I have seen such a variety this year with my brides, but they all had things in common.  When I was researching rings the top three that seemed to pop up the most were: 1) The single solitaire engagement ring is a timeless choice.  [...]

Your First Appointment

September 27, 2011
Many brides may experience some anxiety before shopping for their wedding gown. For some of us it’s the day which makes everything real for us. It’s such a big decision for the wedding, but a little forethought before the appointment may help make an anxious experience a fun and exciting one!! At Charlotte’s, we try [...]

Step Out of the “White” Box

September 21, 2011
 Ok ladies, let’s talk about color!  The “traditional” white wedding dress normally symbolizes purity and chastity, two attributes a woman about to get married in the past was expected to have. The white bridal gown era began sometime in the 16th century and was hightened when wonderful Queen Victoria (who just so happened to marry [...]

Video Blog – Wedding Day Emergency Kit

September 19, 2011
Everything you’ll need for the day of your wedding!

Movie Review: The Wedding Date

September 16, 2011
This month’s movie is The Wedding Date.  It was on TV the other night and I just had to watch.  I hadn’t seen it in a while, but it’s one of my favorites; so romantic, in an unconventional way.  It’s different than most movies about weddings.  The wedding isn’t really the main focus, it’s more [...]

Fall Beauty Trends

September 14, 2011
The latest and greatest of fall beauty: trends in makeup for the coming season. Fall is on its way… And that means new trends in fashion and makeup!  Here are just a few tips to freshen your look for the new season. Put blush on top of your Bronzer (just make sure your Bronzer has no sparkle) [...]