Wedding plans

[RipSpark]

I have no idea what to do about my hair piece. We are having an outdoor wedding. I am not really a tiara kinda girl. Here is a pic of my dress and some options I was thinking about for my hair. I am not quite sure how I am going to put my hair up but that depends on what hair piece I pick. I do have a veil. Also any other help or advice anyone has please do tell ;) There is so much left to plan, ahhhhh. There was a mistake on the wedding invitations so they won't be here for another week at least. I am trying to get the done asap.

The dress(sash or no sash?) I like it both ways, but can't decide.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/RipSpark/dress.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/RipSpark/comb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/RipSpark/headband.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/RipSpark/sidecomb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/RipSpark/vine.jpg

[Rabid_Raccoon]

The dress(sash or no sash?) I like it both ways, but can't decide.
Sash! I like it with the sash :) It adds some color and makes the dress more interesting, I think. It's a very pretty dress!



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/RipSpark/vine.jpg

This is my favorite hairstyle. The headband you showed matches your sash, but I personally don't think I would wear a headband to get married, the combs seem much more elegant. I like this hairstyle the most because it's very pretty and elegant. To me, the bun in the second to last picture is a little too traditional and formal, especially for an outdoor weddng. But, I don't know what kind of a wedding you're having. This is just my opinion :) Everything you've shown here really is beautifull! :)

[WashingtonBay]

You know what my advice would be, is don't make yourself so different from usual that you look like a different person. You're already going to look different, in this long white dress no one has ever seen you wear. I've seen brides who never wear makeup, suddenly made up so heavily they don't even look like the same girl any more. And I've seen brides who always have their hair down, suddenly appear with their hair high-and-tight in a bun or with other high fashion styling on their wedding day.

I'm not a fashion expert, or a wedding planner, in fact, I'm probably the anti-wedding planner, but still, my advice would be to try to be the most beautiful "you" you can be, without looking like a very pretty stranger to all your friends and your fiancee.

Because it's you they're going to see get married... not a model from a magazine :)

[livaward]

I like the sash....it just gives a bit of a pop of color....or if you choose no sash I suggest the hair piece with a bit of color....I has my stylist put some blue flowers in my hair to give me a pop of color.

[RipSpark]

Thanks. That is why I first loved that dress was because of the sash. RR that was my favorite as well. I liked the blue on the headband but I felt the same way, wasn't sure about wearing that to get married. Problem is I can't seem to find the vine hair piece for sale anywhere....

[jeezitsjacki]

I like the sash...and I like the 2nd or 3rd options for hair...but I think I like the 2nd one the best cause of the blue

[AUEquine]

Sash: No for wedding, yes for reception. For wedding ceremonies I really like the traditional all white dress, then throw on the sash for a fun reception. Then it's like putting on a whole new dress for everyone to ooo and ahh over.

Hair: definatly go as natural as possible. The problem with the crazy dos is, one they don't always stay up very well depending on your hair. And the last thing you want is a do that will inhibit your dancing and partying all night. And two, you want to look like yourself. Trust me, you don't want to be looking at your pictures later wondering what you were thinking.

[WashingtonBay]

Sash: No for wedding, yes for reception. For wedding ceremonies I really like the traditional all white dress, then throw on the sash for a fun reception. Then it's like putting on a whole new dress for everyone to ooo and ahh over.


That's a dang good idea :)

[AUEquine]

That's a dang good idea :)

Friend of mine did that this summer. She fell in love with this dress with a huge navy sash around the middle, but she was very traditional and wanted the white dress. And littleraly when she got to the reception everyone kept asking if she had changed dresses! It was really cool!

[oursarge]

You know what my advice would be, is don't make yourself so different from usual that you look like a different person. You're already going to look different, in this long white dress no one has ever seen you wear. I've seen brides who never wear makeup, suddenly made up so heavily they don't even look like the same girl any more. And I've seen brides who always have their hair down, suddenly appear with their hair high-and-tight in a bun or with other high fashion styling on their wedding day.

I'm not a fashion expert, or a wedding planner, in fact, I'm probably the anti-wedding planner, but still, my advice would be to try to be the most beautiful "you" you can be, without looking like a very pretty stranger to all your friends and your fiancee.

Because it's you they're going to see get married... not a model from a magazine :)

Exactly, I never understand why people have to be "different" on their wedding day. I've seen brides and didn't know them because they looked so different, tons of makeup and fancy hair styles. I'm not a wedding expert either, I'm a big believer of ELOPE. I do like your dress with the sash, it gives it some color, I also like the little blue thingy for the hair.

I'm probably the last one to listen to though, the nicest wedding I ever saw was on McLeod's Daughters [Australian TV Show], the brides dress was so unusual [White and purple], the bridesmades all had cowboy boots under their dresses and they all rode their horses to the outside area where they were saying their vows. That's my kind of wedding except I'd skip the dress and wear the jeans and boots but then that's me.

Don't stress too much it's supposed to be a happy day but don't look so different that in 20 yrs you'll look at your pictures and say "What was I thinking with that big hair, I never had big hair". Be as much like you as you can be. I never like hair up, I always like it down but again that's me.

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Definitely the Sash!! Beautiful...I like the side hair clip..but I have never liked hair up high on the head...more natural..like WB says...is the way. Pulled back in a nice twist with some soft falling hair would look pretty.

I would not put the Blue in the hair if you are going to wear the blue sash.

[RipSpark]

I have a question about addressing the invitations. We have inner and outer envelopes. I was going to go super informal on the inner, just first names. For the outer envelopes do I have to write things like Mr. and Mrs. Joe Roberts..or w/e? Can I just right something like Dan and Mary Roberts?

That is a really good idea about the sash! Thanks. My hair gets a little crazy down so we will see. I know I don't want it pulled up really tightly or anything. For prom I said a loose french bun kinda thing and I really like that.

[oursarge]

I don't know about the addressing, that has always confused me. When we got married a friend gave us a book that told what you are supposed to write and I forget now since that was 33 yrs ago and the "rules" have probably changed. For me I'd just write the first names but I'm not sure if that's the "accepted" thing but then I always do what I want anyway. I'm sure if nobody here knows there would be something on line. I can guarantee this, no matter what you do you will have someone telling you that you did it wrong!

[Rabid_Raccoon]

Thanks. That is why I first loved that dress was because of the sash. RR that was my favorite as well. I liked the blue on the headband but I felt the same way, wasn't sure about wearing that to get married. Problem is I can't seem to find the vine hair piece for sale anywhere....

Just a thought, but what about putting a real flower in you hair? Like somehow work it in... It could be white, or maybe you could find one to match the sash, or one in your wedding colors... That might be a cool idea, especially with the outdoor wedding. Or it could look really horrible :p What do I know?

[WashingtonBay]

I have a question about addressing the invitations. We have inner and outer envelopes. I was going to go super informal on the inner, just first names. For the outer envelopes do I have to write things like Mr. and Mrs. Joe Roberts..or w/e? Can I just right something like Dan and Mary Roberts?



I don't think you have to have one rule for everyone. Each of them is only seeing their invitation. Address them individually with as much formality as is appropriate. Close friends and those who are young who you'd never address as Mr or Miss in life, I'd address by their names.

Older grandparents, aunts and uncles, or other extended friends and family who you don't know as well or that you think would be accustomed to being addressed more formally, address them more formally.

[dame_wolf]

I like the no sash for the wedding/sash for the the reception idea. I think that would be fun and different. Def go with a natural look, if your hair is always up then go up, if down then find a down style you like. Same with makeup. You want to look back on your wedding pics and know that was you, in style and appearance. I like the hair comb over the headband but I like the simple little flower on the headband over the larger spread on the comb. As for invitations I say if you want to be real formal then address them formally, if it is a casual wedding then keep them casual. Important thing is to do them the way you want to, which ever way that may be. My cousin is getting married this summer and she just sent out an email to everyone! Nothing fancy just a 'We're getting married on this date.' Of course they are going to the south of France so no family will be there (they want a small, intimate wedding and will show pics or have a web cam for the rest of us).

I guess I say do what you want, not what people tell you you should do! And have fun with it!

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

I don't think you have to have one rule for everyone. Each of them is only seeing their invitation. Address them individually with as much formality as is appropriate. Close friends and those who are young who you'd never address as Mr or Miss in life, I'd address by their names.

Older grandparents, aunts and uncles, or other extended friends and family who you don't know as well or that you think would be accustomed to being addressed more formally, address them more formally.

That is exactly what I would say. And I might add....Your Aunts and Uncles..Grandparents...you can address Aunt Sheila , Uncle Joe, Grandmother, Nana...etc...on the inside envelope..it will be more personal.

[CaddoCinnamon]

Congrats on your wedding. I have to agree with everyone here about the sash. Don't wear it at the wedding but at the reception instead.

[vicklynn]

I love that dress without the sash. I think the sash added at the reception would be pretty though.
The hair piece you can make yourself. Go to a Craft store and buy something you like, glue it on a clip, wala.
As far as your hair. I think more natural like your prom hair style. That sounds beautiful!!
I cant wait until you get married, just so we can see pics.

[shewasmyshadow]

Here's what my friend did...

http://recollectionsstudio.net/proofs/download/8776-1/0808_AB_012.jpg

They are spray roses that are wired onto bobbie pins. Just ask your florist and they'll be delivered with the flowers. :)