Timeline Tips | Hair & Make-up Timeline

With all of the the excitement it is important to ensure that hire a professional hair and make-up team as they will be efficient with their time when working with a bridal party.  Organizing a timeline of the number of girls getting hair, make-up etc will help keep things running smoothly.

1. Schedule a Trial Run - Work out the details with your hair and make-up artists ahead of time by scheduling a full trial.  Bonus points if you can have this arranged on the same day of your engagement session so that 1) you can see how the make-up photographs 2) you get to look super glam in your engagement photos - its a win win!  Either way, having these trials done before your wedding day gives you a good idea of how long to expect and the opportunity to make any changes before the big day.

2. Prep Your Hair and Skin - Having your brows in good shape or a fresh hair cut/trim or deep conditioning are all ways to ensure that your stylist is able to do their best work. 

3. Snack and Hydrate - How can you stay on track with your timeline if you are "hangry"? Make sure to plan to have snacks or delegate someone to take charge of keeping you fed and hydrated.  

4. Have Your Details Ready - Arrange to have your wedding gown, shoes, jewelry, invitation suite or other accessories together for your photographer to capture before you get dressed.  These details tell the story of your day and by having them together for the photographer you can really help keep the photo and getting ready timeline streamlined. 

5. Pack Your Go-Bag - Prepare a mini clutch of just your essential items (lip gloss, tissues, etc) so that you won't have to bring a large bag or your purse with you. 

Cheers to pretty lashes and fun with your wedding squad!

~ Happy Planning!~

A Bride's Something Blue

Chances are you have heard the phrase, "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue." There are many great articles about the originations of this phrase, but one of the most concise articles is found here. In a nutshell: something old connects the brides family and the past and offers continuity in her future; something new represents hope and good fortune in the couples future; something borrowed is usually an item lent to the bride from a happily married mature women (mother, grandmother, etc.) to share her happiness, good fortune and joy with the bride; and something blue symbolizes love, purity and faithfulness. This tradition may or not may be for you, and is absolutely not a predictor of your future married life, but it can be fun to incorporate the past, present, and future, and can provide a great memory and photographs. Below I have put together a few fun ideas for incorporating  "something blue" into your wedding:

1. Shoes. There are many ways to have something blue on your shoes: rock all blue shoes, add some blue bling to the bottom of your shoe, or add a blue shoe clip.

2.  Nail Polish. Light blue, dark blue, teal, aqua, solid, striped, dots, ombre, glitter - any shade of blue or style works!

3. Bridal Bouquet. Add a bedazzled blue broach or blue bouquet charm, or have a  whole bouquet of blue or add just a splash of blue with an accent flower.

4. Jewelry. Earrings and Necklaces and Bracelets and Rings and Brooches - oh my, the possibilities are endless. Jewelry can also double as your "something borrowed," "something old," or "something new."

5. Garter. Any amount of blue will do - a light splash of color or  solid blue.

6. Hair Accessories. Accentuate your hair with blue clips, pins, headbands, or a blue flower.

7. Wedding Dress. No, no - don't worry, I do not mean a blue wedding dress - just add some fun colorful accents to your dress. Embroider your wedding date, add a pop of blue in a sash, add a monogrammed label, or take something old and blue and sew it into your new dress.

**Some other ideas you may enjoy**

Wipe away your tears of joy with a blue handkerchief.   Add a sweet blue note to your grooms tie. Wear blue undergarments. Add a touch of blue to a clutch. Blue ring holder. And hey, if blue isn't your color - there is always a perfume- hey, it's your party, and you can do whatever you want to do!

Posted by Alisha Rouland, Event Coordinator with The 530 Bride