eWedding Resources

Before you even begin to look around, do some research. Looking through bridal magazines is useful to find the designers and styles you like, but the only way you will really know if a dress suits you is by trying it on. Whether you are considering off the peg, altered to fit, made to measure or a couture dress, it’s essential to get professional advice on what styles suit your figure, budget and type of wedding.

Known as the “princess of headpieces,” tiaras offer a fantastic accent to any wedding dress and can be worn with or without a veil. They are usually decorated with pearls or crystals, and compliment both hairups as well as shorter hairstyles.

A Master of Ceremonies (MC) or toastmaster usually presents performers, speaks to the guests and generally keeps an event moving. They take the worry and strain away from the hosts so that the families and guests can relax and enjoy themselves.

Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, and every barmitzvah boy’s mother wants to feel young and beautiful again like they did when they first got married. It’s only natural to want your other half to think “Wow!” when he sees you all dressed up in your finery.

1. Laura & Jonny’s Wedding

If you’ve decided on your dress, now comes the really difficult bit, the quest for the right shoes. When you are shopping, try on as many pairs of shoes as possible and go with the most comfortable.

Customs & Rituals

What you should have in mind when thinking about how much effort a wedding or barmitzvah invitation is worth, is that: most likely the invitation will sit on the fridges of your guests for quite a while so it is worth putting effort into a great design. Off the shelf invitations are generally at the cheaper end of the market, while handmade invitations are next in line. Bespoke invitations are the most expensive but are the first glimpse that your guests will have of your wedding or barmitzvah style.

Personal Work: An Investment in the Future?

With Hayley snapping your every move from getting dressed until the party finishes, having a bad hair day is not an option. Whether you aspire to a traditional, modern, casual or off-the-wall interpretation of the blushing bride you should aim to look like an A-list celebrity version of yourself and not arrive under the Chuppah or at the alter virtually unrecognisable. The real secret of looking beautiful on your big day is to relax and keep it simple.