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Once you choose your dress, your veil ends up being one of the most important fashion decisions you make on your wedding day. Some brides love the full look of a classic wedding veil, while others prefer to go without and instead wear a flower in their hair.

If you’re shopping for a veil, make sure it matches your dress color. It sounds obvious, but an ivory veil will stand out against a pure white dress. Also choose a veil that compliments your dress. An ornate dress looks best with a simple veil while a plain dress can be the perfect backdrop for a dramatic beaded veil.

One of the most popular ways to choose a veil is by size. Here are some of the most common sizes that we carry here at Dimitra Designs:

Birdcage veils – These short veils cover just your face, and are made either out of traditional tulle or a delicate netting.  Birdcage veils look great with short hair, vintage dresses, or for any bride that wants a fun and flirty look on her wedding day.

Shoulder length – A shorter veil is often worn with a small blusher veil that is worn over the brides face. This style is more casual and can be worn with any dress.

Fingertip Length – The name is self explanatory. This veil usually rests at the brides fingertips, and can be worn with just about any wedding dress. It is a somewhat formal veil

Cathedral  Length –the most formal of all wedding veils, these are worn with those wedding dresses that have a long train. The length of the veil generally exceeds the length of the dress train by at least 6 inches.

Whatever the size or style, choosing a veil can be a fun experience. Try them on with your dress and you’ll start to envision your wedding day coming together!

The Postcards and Pretties Blog is so visually appealing, and we of course love the posts she writes, too! The blog’s main purpose is to provide us with tons of inspiration to ensure your big day matches you and your husband-to-be’s personality. We just can’t enough of the different inspiration boards, and we certainly can’t choose our favorite – we love them all!

We hope you’ll take a look through the Postcards and Pretties blog, and we know you’ll gain such awesome inspiration to infuse into your own wedding day. After all, it’s your day, so make it as unique and quirky as you’d like. And most of all: have fun!

We just found another blog to add to our list of favorite wedding blogs! Adorned With Lace is a wedding blog written by the lovely Ashley from Bosie, Idaho. She’s getting married in just about three months, and has a fun, quirky personality that we find so charming!

Ashley posts on creative wedding ideas that won’t break your wedding budget, and tips for real brides. Sure, there’s tons of wedding blogs out there that offer great inspiration, but sometimes those pieces are just a tad too expensive for most brides. We love Ashley’s ideas and vintage style, and we’ll definitely be reading more of her posts and hope you will too!

As you get closer to your wedding day and all the pieces start to come together, you’ll need to start planning out the finer details of your bridal look, which includes your makeup. Whether you want a professional salon to do your makeup or even if you’re doing it at home on your own, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you look like your very best self on your big day.

• Do A Makeup Trial – or several, depending on what you can manage. It’s important to have a game plan before the wedding day so that you don’t end up with makeup you hate and no time to change it. Take photos after each makeup trial and see how the makeup looks on camera, both in natural and artificial light.
• Don’t Tan – if you end over over-tanning right before the wedding, there’s not much that can be done to fix it and you’ll look unnatural in your wedding photos.
• Stay Hydrated – double up on your water intake about a month before the wedding to keep your skin clearer and glowing. If you’re well hydrated you’ll have a much better canvas for applying makeup.
• Be Yourself – If you’re not comfortable with your look, speak up! You want to look like a more glamorous version of yourself, but still be yourself. If you’re uncomfortable with dark liner, or you never wear blush, let your makeup artist know so they can find something that suits your needs

With a little preparation, your wedding day makeup will be the perfect compliment to all of your planning!

We recently had the pleasure of coming across The Westport Favor Company, a wedding favors website. Wedding favors have evolved so much over the years, especially from the days of simply gifting almonds and chocolate bars to your wedding guests! We love their easy-to-use site, making it a cinch to find your favorite favors, like these Cherry Blossom Cake Candle Favors I just can’t take my eyes off of!

Their “Wedding Favors By Price” section is a great feature, especially with weddings getting more and more expensive All of their favors are absolutely exquisite, so regardless of your budget, we know you’ll find the beautiful favors you’re searching for. Their Wedding Blog is another gem, where you can get some fun ideas on wedding color choices, cute favors, and bridal trends. We hope you’ll head on over and visit Westport Favors!

We’ve talked about how to choose your dress, picking out a hairstyle and a bridal hairpiece to go with it, and even coordinating your bridesmaids and the mother of the bride and groom. Now that your bridal party’s style is almost complete, it’s time to add the finishing touches to your look. It’s time to choose the accessories you’ll wear on your big day!

Bridal accessories include all kinds of things, and you might only choose one or two for your wedding day look. In general, if you have an ornate dress, it’s best to keep other accessories light and simple, so the beauty of the gown shows through. If you’re wearing a very simple dress, you can have fun with bold and bright accessories!

Shoes – traditionally, brides wear white to match their dress. But you can add some extra pop to your day with a pair of shoes in your wedding colors!

Jewelry – Choose one piece of dramatic jewelry, like chandelier earrings or  a large necklace, and keep the rest simple.

Purse- Brides can carry purses! A cute clutch or drawstring bag is a wonderful wedding day purse. Carry some extra tissues, lipstick and any other essential so you’re always prepared.

What kind of accessories are you planning on wearing on your wedding day?

Once you’ve picked out your dress and your veil, the next big item on your wedding day to do list is probably your hairstyle. There are so many options out there when it comes to your hair that it can seem almost impossible to decide!  We’ve collected a few great tips that should help you on your search:

• Match Your Gown – All of your accessories, including your hairstyle, should compliment your gown rather than compete with it. Look at how formal your gown is, and how complex it is, and think about hairstyles that would work well – loose curls and flowers in your hair for a more country-chic wedding (high waisted, peasant dress style, for example), or a dramatic updo for a black tie affair.
• Consider Your Headpiece – Since you’ll probably only get your hair styled once during the day, pick a style that looks great with and without a veil. Don’t schedule any hair trials until you have your veil or other hair accessory in hand.
• Think About Length – if you imagined an elegant updo on your big day, but your hair is barely touching your shoulders, you might need to adjust your plan. Think ahead and start treating your hair accordingly – use protective products and look into a good multivitamin to help promote strong healthy hair. If you choose a style early enough, you can work on growing your hair to the proper length!

Many brides struggle to find a way to make their wedding day their own. They want to find a way to let their personality shine through without overpowering their gown or the overall look of their wedding day. Luckily, in the last few years it’s gotten more popular to add a bit of color and personality to your wedding day, and as a result there are a ton of fun ways you can make your wedding day unique.

Add Flair To Your Hair – Maybe you want to switch up your veil after your ceremony, or maybe you’re not a fan of the traditional bridal veil at all. You can always sport two different looks for the ceremony and reception, or just skip the veil altogether. Why not dress up your hair with a sparkly headband or a colorful flower?

Funky Shoes – One of the hottest bridal trends right now is colored shoes. You can match your wedding colors with a brightly dyed pair of heels. You can even embellish your shoes with rhinestones or a flower clipped to the top!

Unique Jewelry – Your bridal jewelry can be whatever you want it to be. If you’ve chosen a simple dress without beading, feel free to dress it up with big, fun pieces of jewelry. Eye catching pearls or semi-precious stones in a multitude of colors can add that sparkle you wanted for your big day.

How are you planning to dress up your wedding day look?

Shopping for your bridal gown should be a wonderful time during your engagement. There’s nothing quite like the thrill and delight of trying on the perfect gown for the first time. At Dimitra Designs, we’re lucky enough to get to share that experience with you. We’ve seen the highs and the lows that can come with wedding dress shopping. It’s natural for many brides to be nervous, and even feel overwhelmed at the process. But it doesn’t have to be that way! If you take some time to plan out the experience, you’ll have a wonderful time!

• Dress appropriately. Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to take on and off. Also, choose a good set of support/shape wear for the day. It doesn’t have to be exactly what you’ll wear on your wedding day, but a good bra is a must for you to really see how the dress is supposed to fit.
• Bring your nearest and dearest. It’s helpful to have a few people with you while you try on dresses, but know when to limit yourself. If you’re not used to the limelight, you might find yourself overwhelmed with your entire bridal party watching you. Choose just 2 or 3 trusted friends and family members to help you.
• Bring a list. You’ve been eyeing up bridal gowns for months, so start writing down your favorites! If you have a list, call the salon ahead to find out what lines they carry. You can remove the ones they don’t and double check the lines they do carry to see if there’s anything else you’d like to see.
• Be adventurous. Maybe you’re convinced that an A-line strapless gown with a chapel length train is the way to go. But if the consultant suggests you try a trumpet gown, or even a short gown, go for it! You might be surprised at how much you like some of them.

What advice do other brides have for first time dress shoppers?

While we know there’s nothing more romantic than a wedding, the planning of said wedding can turn into a lot of stress! Even the most well balanced bride and groom may find themselves overwhelmed with wedding planning on top of their daily grind. That’s why it’s so important for engaged couples to make some time for each other during the planning process.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s the perfect excuse to schedule some couple time. No wedding talk, no color palates or flower choices – just you and your honey spending some quality time together!

It’s so important to make the time to connect, both to de-stress and to remind yourselves of why you’re getting married in the first place. It makes the time you do spend planning so much more enjoyable. If you’re not sure what to do this Valentine’s Day, you could make some time for any of the following:

• Dinner and a movie

• Dancing out at your favorite club

• A night out at a hockey game (or your sport of choice)

• A couple’s massage

• Cooking at home together and a night spent cuddling on the couch

It really doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you focus on each other! We hope all of our brides and grooms have a wonderful Valentine’s Day this year!