http://www.weddingpartyhelp.com/Articles en-us http://www.weddingpartyhelp.com/Articles N/A dan@weddingpartyhelp.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:07:32 -0600 20 http://www.weddingpartyhelp.com/Articles/articles/138/1/Finishing-Touches.html Your wedding announcements have been sent to those you want to share in your special day, the flowers have been ordered, the menu prepared, the table favors are assembled, your wedding dress has come back from the seamstress and is now a perfect fit, and all that's left is the finishing touch, finding the right fragrance. The right fragrance can make an already wonderful day, a spectacular day. You may be wondering how that is possible when the focus should be on the wedding itself not what the bride smells like. Do certain scents trigger memories from your past, your childhood? The smell of cinnamon might bring back the memory of your mother making hot apple pies on a cold winter day, or even the smell of chocolate can bring back memories of a warm cup of chocolate after playing outside in the snow. The same can be said for the bride's perfume. The scent you choose to wear the day of your wedding will forever be linked to your wedding day, bringing those wonderful memories to the surface every time you sprits on that particular scent.When it comes to choosing the right fragrance to wear on your wedding day you should choose a fragrance that blends with your personality. If you have a bold, outgoing personality, you don't want to wear something mild because that isn't you. Just as if you are shy and quiet you don't want to wear something that is going to knock your socks off when you sprits it on. You also want to take into consideration the types of flowers you are carrying and have displayed throughout the church. Some flower scents do not complement each other so if you are carrying a bouquet that contains peonies, you may want to stay away from a fragrance that contains marigold notes. While apart these flowers are wonderful, together, not so much.If your wedding is in the summer months, you may choose something with a fruity or soft floral notes, such as: vanilla, peach, tangerine, rose, lavender, or grapefruit.  What you want to stay away from are the heavy hearty scents such as: sandalwood, musk, and peppery scents. These 3 scents are best suited for fall and winter weddings.If you want to purchase a new scent specific to wearing for your wedding the best thing for you to do is go and try the scents out at a cosmetic counter. New seasonal fragrances are most often put out by the cosmetic companies in the spring and fall, so for your summer wedding the new fragrances are available in the early spring and for your winter wedding the new fragrances are available in the early fall. Cosmeticians are trained in perfume notes and will be able to help you choose the perfect scent for your perfect wedding day.Another thing to keep in mind is to choose a scent that your future husband will like and remember. Some men are sensitive to women's perfume and you don't want to choose a fragrance that will give him hives, have him sneezing or give him memories of a foul smell on your wedding day. Great ways to work around this and find the scent that will work for both of you is to sprits on a fragrance and wear it for the day, if your fiancé compliments you, or says how yummy you smell, you know you have found a winner. It may take a few trips back to the cosmetic counter to find that perfect scent but it will be worth it in the end.Scent and memories go hand-in-hand. And for your wedding day you deserve both of them to be perfect. Once you put the final sprits on before you head down the aisle to the man of your dreams you will know that day couldn't be any more perfect if you tried. Paige Rylann is a successful writer and entrepreneur for http://www.greatfragrances4u.com/ , with a long term interest in fragrance, style and fashion. Paige provides tips and advice on women's perfume and mens cologne and how to get the most out of the fragrance you wear.    dan@weddingpartyhelp.com (dan keohane) Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.weddingpartyhelp.com/Articles/articles/18/1/Make-Up-Artists--Beauty-Spas.html Every bride dreams of her wedding day from the time that she began playing with dolls. Tossing a white pillowcase over her head in simulation of a veil or imagining the perfect day when she would be married are just a few of the ways that young ladies think of their wedding. As they grow older, they realize there is much more to a wedding and it takes a lot of work to make everything perfect.Speaking of perfection, beauty and makeup are just a few of the considerations. Some brides-to-be make an appointment at a local spa in order to be pampered and relax to let go of the stress from the wedding. Stress can take it's toll on skin, so make sure to have some relaxation time at every possible opportunity. For hair maintenance and styling, many choose to visit a local hair salon for an upsweep hair design. Many brides make an appointment for the day of their wedding and the salon creates a nice hair style and attaches the veil at the same time. Photo clippings can be taken to the salon to give the stylist an idea of the preferred design.At a wedding, there will be a lot of focus on the hand. Friends and family will all want to see the wedding rings and a bride's hands should be well-maintained. A professional manicure can be provided at a nail salon or the bride may be able to create the same look herself using a manicure kit, which can be found at almost any retail store. Read the instructions thoroughly and practice the manicure several times before your wedding day. If you are doing the manicure yourself, you don't want to experiment several hours before you say "I do." It's true that beauty is skin deep, but everyone wants beautiful skin on the outside as well. To that end, many people decide to get the perfect tan for their wedding. This can be obtained naturally in the sun, but this method is risky. Too much sun exposure or prolonged use can cause premature aging or other skin related problems, so many people are looking for other options. Tanning beds have gained popularity over the years, but they to have much of the same effects as the sun. The alternate, and healthy, tanning option is self-tanning lotion and bronzers. Years ago, these lotions simply made the skin appear orange or with a lot of streaks. Today, advancements have been made and self tanning lotions are providing a more natural appearing tan. Whether your skin is fair, medium or dark, there is a custom lotion that will work with your skin's coloring. The secret to maintaining a perfect tan, using a self-tanner, is blend, blend, blend. If you think you've blended enough, blend one more time. This will avoid any streaks or discoloring. It's customary to apply several layers, but you should wait until the first layer develops so that you will know how dark the tan will be. If you add to much, it will be hard to remove. But, if you don't add enough, there's no harm done as you can keep adding more lotion until the desired color is achieved.Makeup should be natural and not overdone. If you have acne or problem skin, dampen the makeup sponge before applying the foundation. This will help the makeup to apply more evenly and conceal a lot better. In addition, you will be using less makeup and achieving a flawless face at the same time.  Article by Cynthia - Wedding Party Help This Wedding Article can be reprinted in whole. Copy and paste using the Authors name and link. Beauty Salons & Spas, Make-up Artists   dan@weddingpartyhelp.com (Cynthia M.) Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600