Twigs & Honey Bridal Accesories-NJ/NY Wedding Planner

This wedding season is showing a huge trend in vintage DIY style weddings. These are always really beautiful and brides are opting for simplicity versus extravagant glamour for their wedding gowns. So if you are a vintage bride you need to check out Twigs & Honey. They have beautiful bridal accessories that add that special touch to your look, they are hard to resist. If your a DIY bride check them out also because it's a great place to draw inspiration from to create your own accessories!

Photo credits: Elizabeth Messina & Lisa Warninger

New Jersey Wedding Planner - InStyle's 20 Beautiful Bridal Hairstyles

Hey Everyone!!

This came up on my Twitter feed, so I figured you would all love it. I just wanted to share some wedding hairstyles with you, courtesy of InStyle.com. Click on the link below to get inspired by some of the hottest celebrities in Hollywood, including Claire Danes, Jennifer Garner, Kate Beckinsale and a few Gleeks!! ;o)


InStyle's 20 Beautiful Bridal Hairstyles Gallery


Which one is YOUR favorite??


Happy Hairstyling,

Kaitlyn

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Your Own Awards Show

Its award season and that means one thing: 2011 fashion trends have begun to surface! I’m one of those people who watches award shows just so I can see who’s wearing what on the red carpet – I rarely watch the actual ceremony (I read about the winners later). So far this year, we have had two major celebrity events: the Golden Globes and the SAG Awards. There were so many chic stars and fresh trends, I can’t possibly list them all, but I’ve come up with a list of my favorites. Below are some great ways you can incorporate trends you see on the red carpet into your wedding day:

Jewel tones. Basically any color that you would see in a jewel, including: emerald green, amethyst purple, ruby red, topaz yellow, sapphire blue, and turquoise blue. You can incorporate these colors in your theme colors, flowers, accent pieces, or jewelry. Get creative with it! [Yes, Mila is on here twice because she is one of my favorites and does everything right!]



Nudes. This is one of my favorite trends of the season; I love nude colored dresses, nude shoes, nude lips.. you name it, I’m probably a fan of it. I think it looks great for all occasions. Use it as an accent color, bridesmaids dresses, or in your makeup!



Pink. It doesn’t matter what color pink you decide to use; the red carpet was full of this shade from pale to hot pink. Go bold and use pink as a theme color. Or for a more subtle effect, use pink in your make up; pink lips or cheeks look great on your big day.



Lace. As we all know, lace is super sexy and we’ve been seeing more and more people rock it lately, not just celebrities. Whether you wear it as part of your dress or opt to use it in, say, your bouquet, you will be sure to add a hint of sexiness and style to your day.



Sleeves. This trend has been popping up everywhere. People are starting to wear more gowns and dresses that have sleeves. If you like this style, why not try working it on your wedding? It’s a fabulous way to mix it up and surprise people (and great if you’re thinking of having a winter wedding!)



Hair. Updos are making a comeback! The most popular styles so far are the elegant French twist and the simple, chic ponytail. Both are super elegant and a great way to show off your dress, shoulders/upper body, and your beautiful, smiling face.





Keep in mind that just because the trend isn’t listed above doesn’t mean it isn’t great and won’t work for your wedding. I just picked my top 6 that I’ve seen this year thus far. The red carpet is a great way for ideas, but make sure you keep it original and make your day about YOUR style.

PS— let us know who your best and worst dressed at the awards were!


Happy Planning,

Kaitlyn ;o)

Be a Hair Do, Not a Hair Don’t - NJ/NY Wedding Planner

Let’s face it, ladies: how you look on the outside reflects how you feel on your wedding day. We know all brides want the confidence that they are the most beautiful woman in the room—because you ARE. You have the dress. You know what you want the make up to look like. Now you’re faced with the hair dilemma. What should you do with it? Up? Down? Curly? Straight? Side bang? Side Part? Veil? Since there are so many options to do choose from, it can get difficult and confusing when you’re trying to decide what style works for you. Here are 3 things to keep into consideration when you’re figuring out what your perfect hairstyle is:

1. Your face shape. Many people think that every hairstyle works well with every face shape. This is NOT the case. Specific hairstyles will compliment your bone structure, depending on your shape, but all cases are different. For a great website to determine what shape you are and what works best for you, click here.

2. Your hair type. Just like face shape, the type of hair you have affects what hairstyles will work with you. By now, you should know what type of hair you have. Is it thick or thin? Does it work well with heat or fall flat in humidity? Is it short or long? Decide on a hairstyle that works with your natural hair—you want it to last effortlessly. Also, make sure you are being realistic when deciding on a hairstyle, and realize that you have the whole day ahead of you. So, if you know your hair doesn’t hold curls well for more than an hour, you shouldn’t expect your hair to be in perfect tendrils 8 hours after the reception.

3. Your wedding dress style. It’s always a wise idea to decide how you want to wear your hair after you have chosen your wedding dress. A lot of time and emotion goes into selecting the perfect dress and you don’t want your hair to take away from it. So remember: different necklines suit different hairstyles. For example, a high neckline or halter should be complimented with an updo to show it off; a strapless or low neckline should be complimented with a hairstyle that’s down or half up, half down. Also the look of the dress, for example traditional, trendy, glamorous, etc. will also influence which style is the most suitable.






Remember that these are just suggestions to keep in mind—every case is different and there are certain times that coloring outside the lines still looks fabulous! You know what looks good, so go with your instinct. It’s your wedding day, so make sure YOU feel beautiful!


Kaitlyn



All photos from One Wed