Heavy metal: How to know which wedding ring metal is the one for you
One of the most often asked questions I receive is, “What are the differences in metals that you use? And what is the best metal for me?” I’ve put together this guide to give a little insight into the different properties and characteristics of the metals I use in [heart link="http://vendors.offbeatwed.com/listing/metalicious"]my studio[/heart] so that I can help you make the best decision for your rings. Let’s talk about how to know which wedding ring metal is the one for you.
OPEN THREAD: are you wearing a special wedding night outfit?
“Do I need to buy wedding night PJs?” popped in my head. What on earth do I buy? I hate sleeping in nothing, definitely won’t be sleeping in the pretty underwear either. Do I go comfy or silk nightgown?” Oh, wedding night lingerie. Do you really need to wear anything special on your wedding night? Absolutely not. But if you’re a more theatrical type and you WANT to wear something special, there are certainly plenty of options…
Why I ignored the magazines and turned to YouTube instead of a makeup artist for my wedding
When we were planning our wedding, one of the bits of advice that I read everywhere was that I should definitely hire a professional to do my hair and make-up. But, while many people feel uncomfortable without makeup, I felt uncomfortable with it. I desperately searched for the right look that would make me feel beautiful and like a bride, but I just couldn’t find it, or that feeling. So I decided that I had time to learn to do it myself…
I want to buy my dream wedding dress before I’m even engaged
I know this certainly isn’t a feeling everyone has, or SHOULD have, but this dress just spoke to me. I adore it. I was happy to stare at it every so often, but this last month, it was brought to my attention that “bridal designs” go out of style. Gone forever. I know that this is the one I want. I’ve wanted it for so long. Is it really so wrong to want to go try it on? Am I weird for wanting to buy my dream dress before I even get engaged?
The ultimate DIY tutorial for rag curls
Rag curls are easy to do and depending on how you do them, you can achieve anything from Greta Garbo to Veronica Lake to Lucille Ball-looking curls, without frying your hair. They are also excellent for lazy-hair people and kids because all you have to do is throw ’em in your damp hair, sleep comfortably (without big rollers or poke-y pins) and brush them out in the morning for curls that will literally last weeks if you want them to.
How to ship a wedding dress by mail: Every tip you’ll need
We recently gave some tips on traveling with your dress via car and plane, but what if you choose to mail your outfit to your destination wedding instead? There’s a whole slew of issues that you’ll need to address and we’re here to lay it all out. Let’s talk about how to ship a wedding dress to your destination.