wedding dress trend of 2014

Hi everyone! hope you're having an awesome day!

When it comes to what wedding dresses are in trend, I feel like it changes every day.  with bridal fashion week behind us, I saw something that stuck out from the others and that is sleeves, but not just sleeves; beaded sleeves.  I know sleeves are nothing new AT ALL, but some of these dresses are unlike anything I have seen before.  While some dresses look good at the moment- but you know they will soon be out of style. I feel like these particular dresses will stand the test of time. They are so classic and elegant looking. I cant get enough!  

Here are a few of my favorite dresses:

These dresses by Anne Barge are just stunning!! I particularly love the second one because I think it is the dress Robin on 'How I Met Your Mother' wears for her wedding!! OBSESSED.

These dresses by Hayley Paige are to die for!! totally in love with the top detail (which i think is detachable) PERFECTION.

I feel like this one from Marchesa is so etherial. So perfect for an outdoor wedding.

These two from Monique Lhuillier are amazing.  Not surprising.  Monique Lhullier knows wedding dresses! 

This dress from rivini is absolutely STUNNING. wow. you can wear this dress and show off your amazing shoes! PERFECT. 

So those were just a few of the dressing I am currently drooling over. Hope you enjoyed.

XO, Val

Bridal Make-up

So when it comes to bridal make-up there are a few great tips I have learned. 

If you're having your makeup professionally done, they will know all of these tips, so sit back, relax, and let the experts do their job!

1. Unless you are a huge makeup addict (like myself) you will probably have to buy a lot of products to get good quality makeup for your wedding day.  If you feel like you won't be using them ever again, get your make-up professionally done.  Yes it may cost you $50, but buying all the products you will need will cost way more than that. 

2. This one may be obvious but it doesn't hurt.  WATERPROOF mascara and eyeliner. even if you don't cry and even if you aren't getting married in the summer, your eye makeup might still run.  Also, waterproof mascara will hold your curl all day long!

3. Prime your face! If you have never used a face primer a day in your life, your wedding day is a great day to start! (but use it for a few weeks before to make sure it's not going to break you out). Benefit POREfessional is a favorite of mine and many others for good reason!

4. Don't wear anything with an SPF in it!! Not your moisturizer, not your primer and not your foundation.  The titanium dioxide in SPF will give you a white flashback on your face in pictures when there is a flash.  A white face is not something you want in your wedding pictures.

5. If you're doing your own make-up on your wedding day, use what you know and what your face is used to. Don't try anything new. Your face might not like it, and we want your face to be happy on your wedding day! :)

6. This tip is the most important! LOOK LIKE YOURSELF ON YOUR WEDDING DAY! If you are someone who doesn't wear a lot of make-up, or doesn't wear makeup at all (LUCKY), any amount of makeup will look like a lot. No matter what, you want to look like a better version of yourself.  If you wear a lot of make-up daily (GUILTY), try to find a look that works for you, and amp it up just a little. ;)

7. Light, neutral pinks are your best friend. Red nails are my go to nail color for any time of the year, but it may not be right for your wedding. Try a classic french manicure, or a light pink.  I like ballet slipper and blushing bride from Essie. Also, consider getting a shellac manicure.  It'll last all through your wedding and honeymoon, it won't chip, and it dries instantly. The week of your wedding you're not going to have time to sit and wait for your nails to dry!

8. Lips. You're also going to want something pretty, pink and neutral.  Even if you're getting your makeup done, you will most-likey bring your own lipstick.  I think this color is known as a "the perfect wedding color" and for good reason.  Angel by Mac is such a gorgeous color and it goes with every skin tone.

9. When your makeup is perfect hurry up and spray your face with a setting spray! this will keep your face looking perfect all day long. You won't have to worry about reapplying or getting makeup on everyones clothes when you hug them. Mac fix+ is great to make you look FLAWLESS, and take away the powdery look.  Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray is basically hair spray for your face, so your makeup won't be going anywhere! 

I hope these tips were helpful! 

XO, Val

2014 color of the year.

Pantone recently announced that the 2014 color of the year is Radiant Orchid.

"An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.” Pantone 

When it comes to the color of the year, we know it'll be popping up in fashion and weddings.  With it being a pinky purple color I'm sure we will be seeing this color in plenty of spring and summer weddings! 



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Val

Wedding Planner

Hi everyone! My names Val and I'm a wedding planner.  Last year I started my own business called Perfectly Planned. This blog will be about weddings I am currently working on and the experience I have gained from the weddings I have done in the past. I will also have tips about beauty and fashion.  I hope you all enjoy my blogs!

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XO, Val