Introduction
The mothers on both sides may argue and fuss over whose child is more deserving of attention but let’s admit it, on the day of the wedding, the one figure that dominates every ones attention is the bride. She may be the meek, silent kind or the one that is laughing and joking around with the guests and well-wishers on the day of the wedding, but the bride is definitely what the guests are paying attention to - or rather, to what she is wearing. From the moment she steps into the room the bride and her entourage are judged from head to toe and their sense of fashion is criticized and judged from every angle. To avoid any fashion disasters on the most important day of her life, it would be best that the lovely bride to be keep some crucial factors in mind.
History
In the west, the traditional colors for the wedding dress have been white, champagne and ivory. In the east, they have been red, blue, and green, yellow and on occasions even - black and orange. While more and more brides on both sides of the world are now breaking out of the traditional zones and experimenting with new colors and fashion, these still seem to be the dominant colors. The brides make up has therefore also been done accordingly with the western brides going for the pale, shimmery looks and the eastern brides-especially Asian brides- preferring looks that are usually very bold, and pearly. Some opt to make use of beauty salons; others prefer to be dolled up at home. Henna is also an important part of the Asian bride’s look. Both sides agree however that the bride needs to look fresh on the day of the wedding; therefore healthy glowing skin is counted as a must.
Features
From her hair to her clothes to her nails, the bride needs to look amazing for her wedding day. So a few fashion do’s and don’ts need to be set straight. The bride’s makeup needs to complement her skin tone and while it might seem an excellent idea to emphasize on the rouge to bring out the red or pink in her dress, that isn’t always true. And while the relatives in charge may like the idea of a wave of curls cascading down her back, the fact remains that the desired affect can only be created by a specialist. Therefore, while brides –and doting relations- may prefer the sanctity of home for wedding preparation, a professional beautician should be consulted and if possible, hired to do the job. For great tips, it is essential that prior appointments be made. Also, instead of waiting till the day of the event to fuss with her hair, the bride would do well to start a proper hair care regime, following consultation. Together, they can decide on what will suit the bride while keeping the relations (and ppotential relations to be) satisfied. And while not everyone can consult a stylist in time, and the in laws and her own family’s wishes do count, the bride should always remember to choose a dress and jewelry that complements her. After all, it’s her party. Try bead work at the hem or waistline if you love the sparkles.
Tips and comments
A word of advice; restraint is very important. Kate Middleton may have looked amazing in pearls and champagne but that doesn’t mean it’s a look everyone must sport on their wedding day. After all, fashion is what you make of it.
